Frittenden CEP School Issue 248 The children enjoyed World Book Day very much. It was fabulous to see the creative lengths that they had gone to recreate characters and Dates for diaries: scenes from their favourite books. There was a wonderful selection 12.03.20 Sublime science work- from all classes and it was clear that a lot of effort had gone in to mak- shops ing them. 16.03.20 Headteacher briefing Throughout the day children shared their book choices. Teachers pm picked their favourite books to read to children too. Mrs Bates choice 17.03.20 Mr Hancock and Mrs was the most popular: she must have had 3/4 of the school listening to Chambers to ICT training am her read World’s Worst Teacher. After the children had listened to a 19.03.20 Frittenden Shop/ com- story being read to them, they read with their buddies. munity café event Memorial Shrove Tuesday saw another pancake race: the pancakes this year were Hall courtesy of a well known super market and far more destructible than 19.03.20 Mother’s Day Service the last year’s concrete pancakes made by Ms Costello. The winning 2.30pm St.Mary’s Church house was with 59 points. 20.03.20 Celebration Service There was a strong geography focus in school last term which has lead 24.03.20 Parent Consultation us to think about where in the world we, and our families are from. As 3.30pm — 6pm (changed date) home work this week can children think about where there families are 26.03.20 Parent Consultation from in the world and could they produce a piece of writing about the 5pm—7.30pm person and the place they are from. Obviously nothing too personal! 01.04.20 Easter hat parade and We are going to be creating a board in the hall, which will enables us to Easter service at St.Mary’s have a wider understanding of our school community and our diverse background. More images can be Celebration Board seen at : We have started a celebration board in the foyer CEPFrittenden which will enable children to share their achieve- on twitter. ments outside of school. If your child has something to share: a sporting achievement, dance competi- Take a look at the tion, swimming badge or something else linked to a children’s amazing club they attend or a good dead they have done for efforts! someone else — let us know (with a picture if possi- ble). Then we can add them to our wall of great- ness!

Messy Church is being held this Sunday 15 March in the Parish & John Martin Rooms at Church. Creative fun for all the family from 3.30—5.30pm. I am sure that lots of fun will be had by all. Join in if you can.

Headteacher Award and Stars of the Week. Summer: Mrs Bates said Summer was an excellent reading buddy and was very attentive. Lilly: Lilly has had a very successful week in all areas of her learning she has been fully engaged and tackled her phonics and challenges with enthusiasm Phoebe and Olivia: Phoebe has been with us for 2 weeks. She has settled in well and has been busy making friends, engaging with her teachers and enjoying all learning opportunities. Olivia was commended because she has a wonderful work ethic: she makes a huge effort in all areas of her learning – it doesn't matter what the subject, she gets stuck in. Immanuel and Lilia: Immanuel once more has shown that he has a wonderful attitude to learning and can always be relied upon to make wise choices. Lilia was recognised for her beautiful handwriting: she takes pride in her cursive script and has beautiful presentation. Bella and Holly B: Bella has been really challenging herself with her learning and Holly has been showing increased confidence in her learning— enjoying sharing her learning and her opinions. She has really come into her stride recently. Headteacher awards: Isabelle and Tom B. Isabelle has consistently demonstrated her excellent manners and caring attitude towards others: she has also been instrumental in keeping the library tidy — well done. Tom, like his older sister, has become more confident in his own abilities. He is more vocal and engaging and I have really enjoyed chatting to him on the playground, in the corridor and the lunch hall.

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Another polite reminder: Dogs are not permitted on the playground under any circumstances. Tie them up to the fencing on the drive way or op- posite the school. In fu- ture you will be asked to leave the play ground by a member of staff. Jolly Hockey. Children from Shakespeare Class took part in the Hockey Festival hosted at Marden Hockey Club. There were 8 schools taking part: , , , Sissinghurst, Sandhurst, , and Frittenden. The children played amazingly well drawing 3 matches and losing just 1. We are immensely proud: they came 3rd in the tournament. Headcorn A took the trophy with Lam- berhurst coming 2nd place. Well done to all the children and thanks to Miss Manktelow for coaching them and to Mrs Carney for accompanying them too. Great effort all round. What is Good Attendance? The school average last term was 190 learning days each school year. 94.9%. The attendance percentages for 175 days for family time, holidays and shopping. 3 year groups was below 93%. Hope- 190 184 182 178 176 160 fully, this term will be more promising! days days days days days days Punctuality is still not acceptable, de- spite sending out several letters at the 100% 96.5% 96% 93.5% 93% 84% end of term 3, some children are still

Good Worrying Serious Concern coming in late — and not just once. Please ensure that you get your chil- dren into school before 8.55am. The Term 3 Attendance Punctuality door opens at 8.40am to try and en- sure a wide enough window to avoid Potter 92.7 86 lateness. Year 1 98.1 71 Year 2 96.3 123 Year 3 95.5 19 Year 4 92.9 586 Year 5 96.5 41 Year 6 92.8 36 school 94.9 962

Term 4 weeks 1 Yr Grp 24.02 Potter 5 Yr Grp % Year 1 2 Potter 95.4 Year 2 14 one 96.4 Year 3 0 two 100 Year 4 33 three 93.5 Year 5 0 four 96.7 Year 6 5 five 100 TOTAL 59 six 89.6 Avg 95.4

Well done to Years 2 and 5—100% attendance. Well done to Year 3 and 5 for not having any lateness.