Nether Green Infant School

Weekly News Page 

Friday 11th October 2024

Headteacher's Welcome

It is so lovely to finally see some Autumn sunshine after such a wet beginning to the week - I am pleased to report that the repairs to the roof have done their job and we had no buckets catching the drips around school for the first time in years!  

It was lovely to welcome some of our Reception parents into school this week for our Maths Talk and workshop this week. The children loved showing off their Mathematical skills in a range of ways. You can see some more photos on our Learning Gallery page. 

The Reception children have had a super day today outside in the playground with Balance Bike activities - well done! 

School Streets
Thanks to those of you who have already completed the School Streets Survey. The link is still live so if you haven't had a chance to complete the survey there is still time to let us know what you think about the scheme and whether you would be able to volunteer to support it. 

Clubs for Autumn Term 2 go live next Tuesday 15th October at 7:00pm

What you need to know:-

  • Book via ParentPay
  • Booking is for a half term block
  • No refunds are given
  • Places are limited - there are fewer outdoor clubs next term due dark evenings and the weather 
  • Reception children can now book for some of the clubs
  • If you miss out on a place this time, please email the office if you would like to be added to the waiting list for next half term
  • Here is a detailed description of the clubs on offer - please take time to look at this before booking
  • Below is a summary of the clubs:

Open Evening Next Thursday 17th October for Prospective Parents 
Do you know someone who is coming to school in September 2025 (born September 2020-August 2021).  Please share information about our upcoming Open Events for Prospective Parents. 

Hello Everyone, 

Thanks you for all your kind donations of cakes and money today! 

Well Autumn has well and truly arrived with the leaves changing colour and starting to fall. This means it’s definitely time to start thinking about Christmas! 

Next Friday (18th October) we will be sending out a template so your child can create their own Christmas card, to be returned first week after half term. You will then receive your unique on-line code and will be able to choose from a range of printed cards or gifts for all the family. The first of many festive activities to look forward to! 

Full details next week, but some ideas and information can be found here: Make your Own Christmas Card - info

 

We want to send a big thank you to everyone who’s tried the new on-line school uniform website, it has raised £63.55 so far! There’s still plenty of available if you need spares: 

Grown Out of It - Order Second Hand Uniform. 

 

Cash Pot for Schools 

Quick reminder you don’t need to spend anything but just by signing up to the app, the school receives a donation of £1 and then additional funds every time you shop in Asda - PTA Asda Cash Pot

Dress As You Please on Thursday 24th October

No uniform today- children can choose to wear whatever they want! Please remember to pop a £1 in book bags. 

 Thank you for all your support, if you have any questions or comments and want to get involved in the PTA please message us on: 

mailto:nethergreeninfantschoolpta@gmail.com

 Our next meeting will be on Tues 12th Nov at The Florentine at 7:45pm  - all welcome! 

Notes from the Teachers 

Water Bottles: Please ensure water bottles are washed each evening! As cold season enters it is more important than ever to ensure good hygiene. 

Year 2 Maths Talk  for Parents : Tues 15th Oct at 9:00am in the hall. Come and find out more about how we teach Maths in school and learn about ways you can support your child with their learning at home. 

Reception Weekly Newsletter Click Here.

 If you need to contact your child's class teacher you may email them using the class email which is the name of the class as follows e.g. bears@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk, koalas@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk etc

Please do not expect an immediate response as teachers are teaching all day and are not expected to reply to emails during evenings and weekends. For a quick chat you can wait at the end of the day. For urgent messages please contact the school office. 

Messages from the Office
School Dinners - Summer Menu
W/c 14th October is week 3.
NOTE: the menu is changing slightly. On Fridays of Weeks 1 and 3 the Cheese Flan will be replaced by a Cheese & Onion Puff Pastry Roll. We will no longer be offering Egg Mayo sandwiches on Mondays - the sandwich option will be cheese.
Lost Property - If things go astray we would like to be able to return them to their owner - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING!!!

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: 'Friendly 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. Initially this will just be Y1 and Y2 classes whilst the new Reception children settle. 

 

Tues 15th Oct - 9:00am Y2 Maths Calculations Policy Talk for Parents

Tues 15th Oct - SEND Reviews - Reception

Tues 15th Oct - 7:00pm Extra-curricular clubs go live via ParentPay

Wed 16th Oct - SEND Reviews - Reception

Thurs 17th Oct - Individual school photos

Thurs 17th Oct - 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Evening for Prospective Parents 

Fri 18th Oct - Friendly Friday - parents in class until 9:10am - Book Look

Wed 23rd Oct - 9:00am Y1 Maths Talk for Parents

Thurs 24th Oct - PTA Dress As You Please Day

Thurs 24th Oct - Last day of half term

Mon 4th Nov - First day of new half term

Tues 12th Nov - 9:30am Open Morning for prospective parents

Fri 15th Nov - BBC Children in Need

Tues 19th Nov - 3:30 - 6:30pm Parents Evening

Tues 19th Nov - No extra-curricular clubs

Thurs 21st Nov - 3:30 - 6:30pm Parents Evening

Thurs 21st Nov - No extra-curricular clubs

Fri 22nd Nov - Flu vaccinations

Fri 29th Nov - Friendly Friday

Fri 29th Nov - 3:30 - 4:30pm PTA Autumn Fair

Wed 11th Dec - 9:15am Y1 Nativity

Thurs 12th Dec - 9:15am Y1 Nativity

Fri 13th Dec - Pantomime performance in school

Tues 17th Dec - 6:30pm Choir Concert

Fri 20th Dec - 1:45pm Christmas singing outside for parents

Fri 20th Dec - After School Club finishes at 4pm

School Term Dates 2024-25

Reminder - this is next week at Nether Green Junior School - please email school if you wish to attend. 

Family Communication Seminar

On Fri 18th Oct Nether Green Junior School is hosting a Family Communication Seminar which will be delivered by Sheffield Parent Carer Hub.

The seminar will take place from 9:00am – 10:30am and refreshments will be provided.
The Family Communication Seminar is a practical seminar for parents and carers of school aged children.

 

More Information 

Community News & Events

Free children's tickets for Sheffield Hatters - Sun 13th Oct!

Click here for more information

Stumperlowe Park Road
Sheffield
S10 3QP

0114 2304094

enquiries@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk