Nether Green Infant School

Weekly News Page 

Friday 26th April 2024

We have had a super week again in school! The children have had a lovely time exploring and playing in our new Sensory Garden. They have also had fun in the playground with a range of new activities taking place led by our Y2 'Little Leaders'. Year 1 & 2 had a super visit to Conisbrough Castle and despite the rather soggy and cold weather they all came back full of enthusiasm after their exciting day out. 

On Thursday, Penguins class performed at the Octagon Centre as part of the School Sports Partnership annual Dance Festival. They were absolutely brilliant and we were all very, very proud of every one of them - WELL DONE PENGUINS!

 After School Club Collection

Please could we remind all parents to leave the school grounds promptly once they have collected their children from After School Club. We have had a number of occasions recently where parents and children have almost been locked in the playground after collection as their children have been playing on the playground equipment. Please remember that school staff finish at 6:00pm and then the school grounds are locked. 

  

Firstly, thanks so much for all your support at the second hand uniform sale this morning. We don't have the capacity to repeat it after school this time but let us know if it would be useful to have another sale at the later time and we'll try and organise one soon. In the meantime, we continue to welcome any uniform donations (especially of good quality tops and cardigans) to the office.
THURSDAY 16TH MAY - SCHOOL DISCO
Per the letter shared last week, Sparky Marky is booked and ready to entertain. This event is open for all age groups and will take place from 5.30-6.30pm. Payment (£6) in advance via ParentPay. 
FRIDAY 21ST JUNE - NGIS SUMMER FAYRE: CALL FOR RAFFLE PRIZES!
We're currently planning our biggest fun(draising) event of the year and we'd love to hear from anyone who has, or knows anyone who might have, something to donate as a prize for this year's raffle. It could be anything you think parents would love to win: a voucher, a hamper, a box of wine, some form of childcare! 

Last year prizes included vouchers for beauty salons, physio sessions, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, florists, hairdressers, opticians, sporting events and kids camps. Plus there were craft beers, bottles of champagne, food hampers and premium water bottles up for grabs. There really was something for everyone and there were a LOT of happy winners. And we'd love to have an even greater line up this year!

Please email nethergreeninfantschoolpta@gmail.com if you have anything - or any ideas - to offer up! Thank you so so much!
 

Notes from the Teachers 

Summer Term Curriculum Information 

Year 1 & Year 2

This term our topic is 'Once Upon a Time'. The children will be doing lots of exciting learning linked to the theme and to their trip to Conisbrough Castle next week. 

Year 1 Curriculum Overview

Year 2 Curriculum Overview

Year 1 Topic Vocabulary 

Year 2 Topic Vocabulary

Foundation Stage

The topic for this half term in Reception will be 'Minibeasts'.

Reception Overview - Minibeasts

The Weekly Newsletter is available on the school website by following this link: Reception Weekly Newsletter

 

Messages  for Teachers 

Just a quick reminder that you are more than welcome to speak to class teachers at the end of the day if you have quick questions. 

The class email is the name of the class as follows e.g. bears@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk,  etc

Dates for the Diary

Please see attached the Parent Calendar for this year. Please take a few minutes to take note of dates including INSET and holiday dates, Parents' Evenings, Parent workshops to find out about learning in school and performances.  

Notes about the calendar: 'Fourth Friday' - every 4th Friday that the children are in school parents will be invited into classrooms from when they open at 8:40am until when the bell rings at 8:55am - this is now open to all year groups. 

  

Wed 1st May - SEND Coffee Morning 9:00am

Thurs 2nd May - 2:45pm Lemurs, Elephants & Penguins dance performance in school hall

Fri 3rd May - 9:00am NSPCC Parents Talk - school hall

Fri 10th May - Fourth Friday - parents in class until 9:00am

Tues 14th May - Reception Trip to Butterfly House

Thurs 16th May - 5:30pm PTA School Disco

Mon 20th May - SEND Sports Morning in school

Tues 21st May - 7:00pm Extra-Curricular Clubs go live via ParentPay

Wed 22nd May - Y1 & Y2 Sports Morning at Hallam Primary School

Thurs 23rd May - 2:00pm Reception Sports Afternoon in the playground

Fri 24th May - INSET Day

Mon 3rd Jun - First day of half term

Wed 5th Jun - Author Workshops in school - Y1 & Y2

Thurs 6th JunAuthor Workshops in school - Y1 & Y2

Tues 18th Jun - World Music Day - 'Beat Goes On' Workshop in school - all year groups

Fri 21st Jun - Fourth Friday - parents in class until 9:00am

Fri 21st Jun - PTA Summer Fayre

Tues 25th Jun - 2:00pm & 6:30pm Choir Performance to Choir parents

Tues 2nd Jul - 2:00pm Y2 Leavers Performance

Tues 2nd Jul - Reception Dinosaur Workshop in school

Wed 3rd Jul - 2:00pm Y2 Leavers Performance

Wed 3rd Jul - 6:30pm New Reception Parents Meeting

Thurs 4th Jul - Y2 Leavers Trip

w/c Mon 8th Jul - Arts / Transition Week

Thurs 11th Jul - 3:20pm - 5:30pm Parents Open Evening

w/c Mon 15th Jul - No extra-curricular clubs this week

Fri 19th Jul - Last day of school term

 

School Term Dates 2023-24

Online Safety Parent Talk

All Parents / carers are invited to an Online Safety talk next Friday 3rd May at 9:00am in the school hall. It will be led by a member of the NSPCC team and last about 45 mins - 1hr.

NSPCC

Changes to DFE Attendance Guidance 

As you may be aware school attendance has become a national issue in the past few years. 

The DFE have recently issued some updated guidance for schools which will come into force in September this includes:-

  • increased fines for parents taking children out of school during term time for holidays
  • closer monitoring and potential prosecution for irregular attendance - 10 absences within 10 weeks (1 absence = 1/2 a day)

The attached letter provides more information - please take a few minutes to read it. We will be updating our Attendance Policy ready for implementation in September. 

Messages from the Office

School Dinners -  Spring / Summer Menu 

W/c 29th April is week 3. 
Class Photos
The photographer came to school yesterday to take class photos. Please look out for an email containing a link for you to place on-line orders directly with Tempest to be delivered to school.
School Uniform - Logo Leisurewear
If you would like to order new school uniform for September, the cut off date for GUARANTEED delivery to school is Sun 16th June. Orders can still be placed after this date for home delivery.
Deadlines 
Thurs 2nd May - Butterfly House - Reception
Thurs 9th May - PTA School Disco - optional, all year groups
Fri 17th May - Author Workshops - Y1 & Y2
Fri 31st May - Y2 Leavers Book - Y2 only

Stumperlowe Park Road
Sheffield
S10 3QP

0114 2304094

enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk