Why is it important to put down your phone when your child is reading to you?
As parents, we all know how important it is to support our children's reading and learning. One of the most special moments is when your child reads aloud to you. It’s a chance for them to practice, build confidence, and bond with you. However, if you’re distracted by your mobile phone during these moments, your child will be missing out on your full support.
A very kind parent has organised a petition with Surrey County Council to improve the road safety outside the school on Grange Road to include re-painting of the road markings, double yellow lines on both side of Grange Road outside the school and flashing school warning signs in both directions.
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Winter Production 2024 “Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies - Arrangements for children and parents. Here are all the details of arrival and collection of children.
Winter Production 2024 “Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies” – School Hall Monday 9th – Thursday 12th December 2024 at 6:30pm
All children have a part in the production - Year 6 are the main cast and the remainder of the students each feature in their class dances/scenes throughout the show.
If you would like to come and watch, you can purchase tickets on ParentMail from Monday at 4pm. Cast A will perform on Monday and Tuesday and Cast B on Wednesday and Thursday - YR 6 Main Cast will perform on all 4 nights. (Your child knows which cast they are in)
Please note the maximum number of tickets you can purchase is 2 per family--these can be on the same evening or one for 2 separate evenings. Children under 5 are, unfortunately, not permitted to attend.
Surrey County Council Job Vacancy - School Crossing Patrol Officer
We are thrilled to inform you that Northmead Junior and Stoughton Infant School have been successful in our attempt to secure a Guinness World Record for the “Most People Performing Jazz Hands”, with a total of 544 participants, surpassing the previous record by over a hundred people.
At Northmead we understand the importance of children engaging with the natural world. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, time spent outdoors cultivates resilience, social skills, and a sense of wonder, and there is a lot of research which cites the benefits of the natural world for children’s mental health. Initially, we pushed the outdoor teaching agenda in the lower school at Northmead, led by Mr Lewis. To support this learning, there are so many beautiful books published about nature which open up a world of wonder, igniting children’s curiosity. There are some incredible non-fiction books produced for children which combine interesting text with the most beautiful illustrations. Children can explore these over and over again.
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Cleverchefs Christmas Lunch will be on Wednesday 18th December.
LAST day to order = Friday 13th Dec. Orders after this date will not be taken.
Thank you to all those people who spent money at our recent book fair. In total we took £953.96 which gives us £476.98 of credits to spend on books for the library and book corners.
We are excited to confirm our annual Bonfire & Fireworks Night will be held this year on Thursday 7th November. Gates will open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks display begins at 7.30pm.