Website - www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk Lawford Mead Primary School

Newsletter No. 2 12th September 2019 Mr Matthew Poyton Head of School

Dear Parents - As you may be aware, the new As advised last week, we will be hosting ‘ secondary school admission round opens today, for for Year 1 to 6 parents on the parents of current Year 6 children to apply for a following dates; secondary school (Year 7) place for September 2020. Tuesday September 17th – Year 1 & 2 Wednesday September 18th – Year 3 & 4 The statutory national closing date for applications is Thursday September 19th – Year 5 & 6 31st October 2019. Applications can be made online At 8.45am we will welcome parents into the Studio via www.essex.gov.uk/admissions. All of the entrance at the front of the school for registration and application information is available on the website refreshments. At 9.00am teachers will take parents to above. classrooms for a 20 minute presentation on the We have listed dates for local Secondary schools open curriculum and supporting children’s learning at home. evenings, however please check with the individual Pupils will be in an assembly during the presentations. schools directly for more information. There is no form to fill out or slip to return, just turn Tues 17th Sept - Chelmer Valley High School up on the day! Presentation information will be Thu 19th Sept - Moulsham High School available on our website later in case you are unable Wed 25th Sept - to attend. To keep numbers manageable we ask that Tues 1st Oct - only one adult per family attends. We would also Wed 2nd Oct - Boswells School & Sandon School appreciate it, where possible, parents can avoid Thu 3rd Oct - St John Payne bringing younger siblings as we are unable to provide a Mon 7 Oct - The Beaulieu Park school crèche in this case. We look forward to seeing you.

Please be reminded that Mr Parry, the Headteacher Teachers have hidden more from Hylands School is coming to visit Year 6 children books in the local area for families to find! Keep an on Friday 13th September. He would also like to eye on our Twitter feed to see where and visit our invite all to come along to hear his highlights gallery for more information. presentation at 2.45 pm.

For Reception parents we will be holding a at 9.00 am on Tuesday 24th September, please see separate letter.

Essex Highways Road Safety team are running a We are offering a free initial 12 week on Wednesday 18th with an optional 4 weeks September, 9am to 2pm. This will be carried out at Supporting your Child in School. The programme will Mothercare, 3 Meadows SC, Springfield Road, allow you to strengthen your parenting skills. Please . Drivers need to use the parking behind see flyer sent out separately. Why not pop in for an Mothercare to access this service. informal chat about the programme on Friday 27th September, 9.30-11am or ring 01245 354134 to book a place. Free crèche places available. Website - www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk Lawford Mead Primary School

Newsletter No. 2 12th September 2019 Mr Matthew Poyton Head of School

Dates for your diary: Tue 17 Sep Meet the Teacher presentation for Y1/2 parents Wed 18 Sep Meet the Teacher presentation for Y3/4 parents Thu 19 Sep Meet the Teacher presentation for Y5/6 parents Tue 24 Sep Tapestry online demonstration for Reception parents Thu 26 Sep Swimming lessons for Chestnut class commence Wed 2 Oct Individual School Photos Thu 3 Oct Y6 Victorian Day at Colne Valley Railway Thu 17 Oct Y6 Parents Assembly Tue 22 Oct Y5 Road Safety training with Chelmsford Road Safety Officer Fri 25 Oct Target Sharing Day w/b 28 Oct Half Term Thu 31 Oct Closing date for Secondary school applications (Year 6 to Year 7) Mon 4 Nov Return to School

Choice of a main (blue) or vegetarian (green) dish Jacket potatoes are available daily as well as a selection of salads

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

BBQ Chicken & Rice Lamb Lasagne Roast Chicken & Lamb Jollof Fish Fingers & Chips Roast Potatoes

Quorn & Vegetable Cheese Wrap (V) Cheese & Bean Fajita Margherita Pizza & Cheese & Tomato Stir fry & Rice (V) wedges Whirl & Chips Carrots & Green Broccoli & Roast Carrots & Green Sweetcorn & Peas & Baked Beans Beans Mediterranean Veg Beans Cauliflower Apple & Banana cake Frozen Toffee Yoghurt Berry Ripple Cake Orange Jelly with Chocolate Cracknell mandarins