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HOLLY LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS
Friday 20th November 2020 Newsletter Number 11
TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE MORE
Respect Effort Achieve Care Honesty
Dear Parents and Carers
It was lovely to see all of the children’s Christmas Cards this week ordered from IQ
cards. We have some talented artists. Congratulations to Harry Collins, Harper
Hemmings, Joshua Hastie and Bella Cousins whose designs have been chosen this year
for our school Christmas Card.
This week we have taken part in national anti-bullying week. Every week is anti-
bullying - as we focus on our school REACH values – but this week it has been lovely
hearing the children re-inforce the message that it is ok to be different but we are
united in making sure that we care for each other. We stand up against unkind actions
which can lead to bullying and we support one other. Children have expressed this
message through a range of ways. Please see below. We will continue to re-inforce this
message throughout the year.
We were able to allow the immunisation team into school in a covid secure way to carry
out flu immunisations this week.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our parent survey. The results are on the
website – see link below. Thank you for all your positive comments and for your
feedback. We do value all feedback we receive so that we ensure that Holly Lodge
continues to be the school of choice in the community. I feel very privileged to be head
of such a wonderful community of children, parents and staff.
https://www.hollylodgeprimary.co.uk/about-us/ofsted-inspection-reports-and-
results/parent-survey-results/
Have a great weekend – keep smiling and keep enjoying the positives. We will get
through these strange times together. Mrs Dancer Academy Head
Mrs Dancer
Academy Head
New Inset Day Confirmed – Monday 4th January 2021
School office opening times 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday 01252 548390
"United Against Bullying" at Holly Lodge!
This week has been anti-bullying week and our theme has been "united against bullying". Thank you to
everyone who took part in odd socks day to start the week - it helped us to think about our differences and
celebrate how we are all unique! We have had an action-packed week writing poems, doing drama, making
posters and creating artwork to re-enforce our anti bullying message. Please have a look at the anti-bullying
page and policy on our website if you would like more information about how we prevent and tackle bullying
at Holly Lodge.
#safeguardingmatters HLSA Christmas goodie
At Holly Lodge, we know that showing kindness can bags are now on sale!
mean so much to someone else. Small gestures can
have a large impact and often one act of kindness can We have put together a
lead to more. This is can be especially the case when selection of items we would
we are interacting with others on-line. usually sell at the Christmas
The attached guide suggests a few simple ‘acts of Fair for a bit of fun at home instead - reindeer food,
kindness online’ that can benefit people’s mental craft activity, puzzle, a treat and hot chocolate
health, support their wellbeing and encourage a more reindeer. We are raising money to improve the year
positive approach to engaging online. 3/4 playground and really appreciate your help. Bags
In the guide, you'll find tips such as offering to help can be purchased from www.hlsahub.co.uk and cost
others, share positive posts and thinking before you £3.50 - they will be delivered to your child's class
comment. during the last week of term (or at home if you're
isolating)
HLSA Coinathon
Many congratulations to Robins who If you would like to spread a little festive cheer, there
had to call in the HLSA for an is now the option to "donate a Christmas bag".
emergency counting session their jar Donated bags will be distributed to a couple of local
was full! Many thanks to everyone groups operating from the chapel at Ash Vale who
who contributed there was over provide food parcels for local people. Christmas is
£190!! Please keep sending in your often a difficult time, but this year will be particularly
spare coins with your child. hard for many, but every little helps.
Elf Run – Friday 4th December 2020
Your child will have brought home a sponsorship form this week. The children will be running in
their bubbles on Friday 4th December to raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The charity
request a minimum sponsorship of £2 per child to cover the cost of the Elf hat which each child
will receive.
Last year we raised a fantastic amount of money for the charity with our Reindeer run so it would
be wonderful to be able to support them again this year.
Every Friday in December children are invited to wear a Christmas jumper if they would like to
and especially for this event.
School office opening times 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday 01252 548390
Year 5 Parliament Workshop
On the 16th November 20202, Giraffes and Zebras took part in a parliament workshop on teams. It started at 2
o'clock and ended at 3 o'clock. Steff and Julie, who worked for parliament, were on there to teach us and
answer all our questions about parliament. We all sat down in our classroom and they were on the board ready
to talk to us. It was very fun and I feel that we all have a better understanding of parliament and how it works.
– by Ruby Graves
On Monday 16th November 2020, we had some people talk to us about the Houses of Parliament. They told us
that there are two houses inside. The first one they talked about was the House of Commons which is where they
talk about the new laws. Boris Johnson is allowed in there. Then they talked about the House of Lords, which
Boris Johnson isn't allowed in - by Jemima Staines
Access to the School Building Scholastic Book Club
Parents should not enter any part of the school building,
unless by prior arrangement. Should you wish to meet with
Thank you to everyone
your child’s class teacher, please contact the office to who ordered from our
arrange an appointment. Scholastic Book Club. We
are delighted to let you
There is currently no access to the office unless by prior
appointment, so please contact the office by phone or know that thanks to your
email for any queries. support we earned £95 to spend on books for
the school!
If you have anything to hand in (e.g. forms or other
paperwork) please send them in with your child to hand to
the class teacher, who will then be able to pass onto the Please look out for our next Book Club to order
appropriate person on your behalf. You can also use the great books at great prices and earn loads of
post box by the main front gates for dropping off any forms. free books for our school while you do.
Thank you for helping to keep our school safe.
This
This week Year 6 have been learning about Divali, here are some of their lovely Rangoon designs.
School office opening times 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday 01252 548390
Dates for the Year 2020 - 2021
November 2020
23rd – 27th Relationships and Sex Education Week
26th Y5 Tudor Day (pupils may come to school in Tudor costume)
December 2020
4th Elf Run for Phyllis Tuckwell (details to follow)
9th Pupil Christmas Lunch (details to follow)
15th Class Christmas parties (details to follow)
18th Last day of term – School finishes at the end of lunchtime (“The Lodge” after school club open until
6pm)
INSET Days
4th January 2021
21st July 2021
Further INSET days to be announced. Please note INSET days may be subject to change.
More dates for the Autumn term will follow in due course. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, all dates and events may be subject to change. New
dates added in red.
Bronze Award Ava Fitzpatrick, Ami-Lee Sheffield, Emilie Bland, Jack Whelligan, Kayla-Mae Smart, Max Bland, Ava
Wallace, Marni Clowes, Imogen Hoy, Alfie Carpenter-Boyle, Jake Thain, Joshua Hastie, Ella Chick, Anastasia Jones, Polly
Suffield, Annabelle Murphy, Layla Rose Cacciatore, Evie Michaels, Isla Eighteen, Aiden Jackson, James Mason, Frederick
Shubrook, April Wheeler, Tamim Adi, Sophie Barnes, Emily Thompson, Natalia Janiaczyk-Grosvenor, Sebastian Steadman, Harley
Chick, Sanya Singh, Jack Thoday, Freyja Wilson, Theo Benger, Olivier Jedrysiak, Ruby Barlow, Samuel Lawrence, Isabelle Brown,
Henry Chaplin, Yvie Gregory, Rehaf Shehada, Molly Burke, Jemima Staines, James Thornhill, Charlie Lang, Alfie Cooney
Star of the week
Date Class Name Teacher Comments
Todd is always helpful, but this week he has been a superstar! He is
always looking around to see how he can be kind to others by helping
20/11/2020 Giraffes Todd Wallace
them with their learning, tidying up or making sure they are ok. What a
wonderful example of care and respect for others.
Vinnie is star of the week for taking ownership of his learning. He is
Vinnie
20/11/2020 Tigers working with increased effort and has been asking to work in a different
Couchman
place to help him focus. Well done Vinnie. Keep up the excellent effort!
Laura has been an excellent role model this week to the rest of the
class. She has been so kind, and so helpful to everybody which has
20/11/2020 Zebras Laura Giedziun been so lovely to see. She has also been contributing a lot in lessons
and putting a lot of effort in to her work. Well done Laura, keep up the
great work!
Adam is a very keen reader. He reads A LOT of times at home each
Adam week! His fluency and comprehension skills are improving and he has
20/11/2020 Sharks
Trawczynski recently moved up another reading level. Well done Adam - keep up
the hard work.
Scott has shown great enthusiasm for learning this week. He has been
Scott
20/11/2020 Penguins making lots of sensible contributions to class discussions and worked
Drummond
really hard to ensure he has completed all his work.
Sophie has been a super independent learner. Despite her partner
being away for much of the week and having to work on her own, she
20/11/2020 Chipmunks Sophie Clark has continued to be enthusiastic during tasks and worked hard to
complete things to a high standard, such as her antibullying poster.
Well done Sophie!
School office opening times 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday 01252 548390
Congratulations for being our Star this week Gracie. Gracie is a real
role model in class and is really starting to gain more confidence and
Gracie Mae
20/11/2020 Rabbits pushing herself to do the best she possibly can. Well done Gracie you
Upton
have really worked hard and it's lovely to see you really focused in all
aspects of your learning :)
George is our star of the week, because he always shows our Holly
Lodge values and is an excellent role model for his peers. George has
20/11/2020 Puffins George Mcnally
an excellent attitude to learning and enjoys giving new things a go! Well
done, George!
Well done for working really hard on your home-learning project about
Alexandra
20/11/2020 Robins shops, Alex! We loved watching your interview with your grandad and
Hanson
looking at the photos of his greengrocers shop. Fantastic effort.
This week, Anastasia has challenged herself in her learning. She has
used her reasoning skills in numeracy to solve complex problems and
20/11/2020 Koalas Anastasia Jones explained her thinking clearly to adults. Anastasia is always willing to
contribute in class and aspires to create the best learning that she can.
Anastasia is a great role model for her peers. Well done.
This week Jack has been a Busy Beaver designing a house for the
20/11/2020 Butterflies Jack Whelligan three little pigs and making a fantastic model out of the junk modelling.
Great learning Jack!
Well done for being a Rocky Rhino in your phonics and writing this
20/11/2020 Ladybirds James Charlton
week.
Oliver only joined us two weeks ago, he has settled in well to the class
and school. He has made many contributions to class life and shows
20/11/2020 Lions Oliver Bridge
great understanding of the Holly Lodge values. I am sure he will have a
great year.
Emily encompasses all of the Holly Lodge values and this week she
has been working really hard in all areas of learning. She has shown
20/11/2020 Crocodiles Emily Whelligan effort in writing instructions, solving multiplication problems in Maths
and even line dancing in PE. It's lovely to have someone who works so
hard in our class. Keep it up, Emily!
School office opening times 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday 01252 548390
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