Khalsa VA Primary School NEWSLETTER 17th May 2021 WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, WAHEGURU JI KE FATEH COVID-19 Update th From today (17 May) there are new rules in place in England. Please make sure that you are clear about these rules and are still taking measures to protect yourself and your family. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-easing-of-covid-restrictions-confirmed-for-17-may Khalsa Aid – a big thank you New reward badges at Khalsa Primary School Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our We are excited to announce that we are introducing a new collection for Khalsa Aid last week. They are doing reward for pupils who exemplify our school values. These incredible work globally to support those people who need badges will only be given to a few pupils each term and it most during the COVID-19 crisis. We are proud to they are incredibly special. Our school values, which are announce that we raised £1500.00 which has been shared with the children and displayed around school, are: donated directly to Khalsa Aid. For more information about Knowledge this wonderful organisation, or to donate, please visit their Harmony website: https://www.khalsaaid.org/ Ambition Learning Friday 21st May – Book Trust Pyjamarama Day Spiritual We are looking forward to celebrating Pyjamarama Day on Achievement 21st May. Pupils will be able to wear pyjamas to school and will take part in reading activities throughout the day. Watch this space for the announcement of those who will Book Trust is an amazing charity and this event will raise win the first set of badges! funds for them. For more information about Book Trust and to start using their great resources, please visit their School COVID-19 procedures – a reminder website: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/ We would like to remind parents and carers that COVID- 19 is still a risk to our community and we all need to remain Celebrating Birthdays at school vigilant. If your child, or anyone in your household has any As you may be aware, we are happy to be able to of these symptoms, you must isolate and take a COVID offer children the chance to celebrate their birthday in test. school, with a birthday cake, shared with their class. - A new, persistent cough - A high temperature If you would like to request this for your child, please - A loss of taste or smell contact the school office at least 7 days before the Do not send your child into school if someone in the date of the birthday. household is waiting for test results. Staying safe COVID-19 testing Parents are requested to remind their children about Remember that asymptomatic testing (‘Lateral Flow keeping safe particularly when walking to or from Tests’) is now available for all adults who live in a school. Please report to us, anything at all that household with primary school pupils. Tests can be makes you or your child feel uncomfortable with or ordered online or from a local testing centre. suspicious of. https://www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/2059/free_covid- 19_test_for_residents_without_symptoms Khalsa VA Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Norwood Green, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4LA 0208 5749045 [email protected] Khalsa VA Primary School NEWSLETTER 17th May 2021 Certificates for the Golden Rule of ‘Remembering God’ for the week ending 14th May were awarded to Best Attendance for week beginning the following children: 10th May: Year 6: Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji class 89.5% Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Dilpreet Aujla Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji class 91.4% Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji – Guvneet K. Grewal Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji class 93.3% Year 5: Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji class 94.8% Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji – Gursimran Kaur Guru Nanak Dev Ji class 97.3% Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji – Rabneet Kaur Guru Angad Dev Ji class 91.0% Year 4: Guru Amar Das Ji class 96.3% Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji – Gunnika K. Malhotra Guru Ram Das Ji class 98.7% Guru Arjan Dev Ji – Barneet K. Malhotra Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji class 95.0% Year 3: Guru Arjan Dev Ji class 95.7% Guru Ram Das Ji – Hargun K. Madhan Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji class 92.0% Guru Amar Das Ji – Samraj Singh Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji class 98.7% Year 2: Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji class 94.0% Guru Nanak Dev Ji – Unmandeep Singh Guru Gobind Singh Ji class 94.2% Guru Angad Dev Ji – Jasnoor K. Bhatia Year 1: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji – Japmann Singh Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji – Aishleen K. Chandi Reception: Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji – Jujhar Singh Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji – Jordan Virdi The ‘Golden Rule’ for the week beginning 17th May is ‘Caring and Sharing.’ Key dates for your diary Friday 21st May Book Trust Pyjamarama Day Friday 28th May Last Day of half term Tuesday 8th June Children return to school Get our latest news on Twitter: @khalsaschool1 or read the feed on our school website Thought of the week Only that is meditation, hard work or selfless service, is pleasing to the Lord. Khalsa VA Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Norwood Green, Southall, Middlesex UB2 4LA 0208 5749045 [email protected] .