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Cheadle Heath
Primary School
You can keep up to date with our latest news, reviews, newsletters, photos etc on our website at www.cheadleheathprimary.stockport.sch.uk or via twitter @CHPSchool
15th May 2015
Issue 18
Woo hoo, SATs are over!
WELL DONE to Y6 who’ve worked so hard this week on
their SATs. Whilst it has been a busy week, I hope it
hasn’t been not too traumatic. Y6 applied themselves
fully and we have every confidence that they will get the
results they deserve. That doesn’t mean that they should
all get a level 4 (national average), it means that every
child achieves their true potential whether that is above
average, average or below average and that we can
show the progress they have made during their time at
primary school.
The tests were challenging, and I’m sure that children
around the country felt the same, so all credit to the Y6
children for coping with it all so well. We desperately try
to avoid making the children feel stressed by the tests as
stress is often in the media and is something in today’s
world that seems to be increasing all the time. It saddens
me that young children even know the word stress and
we do not want our pupils to feel stressed or anxious. As
I’ve said before, a goldfish might fail at the climbing test,
but in the swimming test she’d SHINE! Our children have
got lots more skills that SATs don’t test so our key
message is try your best and be the best you can be at
all times. Well done!
These feet are made for walking
A polite reminder that all children must wear appropriate
footwear for school, as set out in our prospectus and
uniform policy. Footwear for school activities must be
sensible and safe. Black shoes, or sensible sandals in
warmer weather, can be worn but trainers, Ugg boots,
crocs, flip-flops, wedges, platforms etc. are unsafe and
inappropriate for school and are therefore not permitted.
Speaking & Listening
We really value the importance of speaking and listening
because, quite simply –
- the more a child listens well to lots of speaking,
the more (s)he will be able to understand and
use and write
- the better a child speaks, with interesting words
and structures, the better (s)he will write, with
interesting words and sentences
I’ve recently come across a great resource which I’ve
shared with teachers but thought you may like to access
this great idea too! Why not use the ideas in The Key
Jar to open some thought-provoking discussion at home
or on a journey?
Did You Know?!
We cannot phone or text you in an emergency unless
we always have your up-to-date contact details! Please
let us know immediately of any change of your address,
mobile or home phone number and email address. You
must also make us aware of any significant medical
condition of your child, or any change in a condition.
If you have any comments or queries you can contact the school office on 428 2476 or email me via [email protected]
Cheadle Heath
Primary School
You can keep up to date with our latest news, reviews, newsletters, photos etc on our website at www.cheadleheathprimary.stockport.sch.uk or via twitter @CHPSchool
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Parent Council Feedback
All classes have twitter accounts where they periodically
tweet news and activities from the class. We have not
been prescriptive in how many times a day / week /
month staff tweet as our main priority is to focus on
teaching the children and giving them the best possible
quality educational experiences. Unfortunately, as a
number of negative comments have recently been
tweeted in the public domain, class twitter accounts for
next year are being reviewed by SLT and consideration is
being given to just retaining the main school twitter
account.
The Parent Council met on Monday and minutes of the
meeting will be available soon. Amongst aspects of
school life discussed were:
World Book Day - some parents disliked having a
whole school book theme and considered Where’s
Wally to be an expensive book choice
Online payments – Mrs Haskayne was in attendance
to answer questions about the payment system
Y6 blue jumpers and the responsibility and
expectations associated with wearing them
Door entry to Reception and Nursery
Want a free uniform?
Summer Term Class assemblies
As you are aware, all pupils in Reception and KS1
currently receive universal free school meals (UFSM) as
part of a government initiative to give all children under 7
access to a free meal at lunchtime. However, since this
initiative has been introduced we have noticed that our
percentage of parents signing up to show eligibility for
free school meals has decreased which has an impact on
our budget. This is because accessing UFSM does not
automatically mean that your child will receive Pupil
Premium Grant (PPG) benefits. Why? Well read on …
KS2 class assemblies will be held as follows this term:
You must apply for PPG eligibility before we receive
additional funding which in turn enables your child to
access a full range of support activities and subsidies.
So, as an incentive for parents who are eligible to sign up
for free school meals but not currently taking that offer
up, we are offering a free uniform for September if you
sign up this half term. Please call into the main Reception
office and ask to speak to Ms Stronach about proving
Pupil Premium eligibility or look here. You need to act
quickly because this is a short term offer only and you
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must apply by Friday 22 May to receive the free school
uniform for September.
Pupil Premium is allocated to schools based on the
number of children who are currently known to be eligible
for Free School Meals, whose parents serve in the Armed
Forces and children who have been looked after in local
authority care continuously for more than six months. The
purpose of the Pupil Premium is to help schools to
provide targeted support for vulnerable children - not
necessarily just children who qualify for FSM.
“It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium, allocated to schools…. is
spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be
made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.” (DfE website)
The funding is therefore given to schools to spend as
they think best, although there is a requirement to publish
online how this money is spent. For more details on the
Pupil Premium click here and you can read how we spent
our money last year here.
It’s a fact!
Under our newly reconstituted governing body, we have three
parent governors. These positions are currently filled by Mr
Andrew Ashford (also Vice Chair), Mrs Helen Lund and newly
appointed Mrs Jules Shaw, who will be joining the governing
body later this term. Our parent governors serve a four year
term of office and bring a wide and varied skill set to the
governing body. Our Chair of Governors is Ms Louise Skelhorn.
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Wednesday 6th May
Tuesday 23rd June *
Wednesday 1st July
Aquamarine (Y5 )
Opal (Y4)
Amethyst (Y3)
9.05am
9.05am
9.05am
The sun has got its hat on
We are approaching the time of year when, hopefully,
children will need sun protection. On sunny days please
apply sun cream to your child before they come to school
as we are not able to apply it for them (they may bring
cream and apply it themselves). Please also ensure they
bring a sunhat and water bottle so that they so not
become dehydrated. If your child suffers from hay fever,
please make sure medication is taken before school to
prevent them being uncomfortable during the day.
It’s all about the money
Key Stage 2 pupils are eagerly anticipating ‘Enterprise
Week’ next week when they will be given £1 to double by
the end of the week. Pupils will learn the importance of
listening, negotiating, accepting other peoples’ ideas, the
importance of working as a team and the need for
perseverance. The event will be launched by KS2
teachers on MONDAY and all Y5/6 have to complete a
business plan before any funding is released so the
children need to save any ideas until next week when the
2015 event is launched as, be warned, it may differ to
previous years! All parents and families are invited to
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come to the Market Day celebration on Friday 22 May,
10 – 11.30am, where you will be able to buy things from
the various stalls and businesses created by the pupils.
The event is for Y3 – 6 pupils but KS1 pupils will be
visiting the stalls so can bring in small amounts of money
to purchase things.
It’s in the news…
SATs stress hits children aged just 10
Under pressure? Give your child a break, says head
Half Term
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After a busy half term we finish on Friday 22 May for a
two week holiday and return refreshed and energised
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ready for the final half term on Monday 8 June at.
Have a lovely weekend!
Christine Meekley & the staff at #teamCHPS
If you have any comments or queries you can contact the school office on 428 2476 or email me via [email protected]
Cheadle Heath
Primary School
You can keep up to date with our latest news, reviews, newsletters, photos etc on our website at www.cheadleheathprimary.stockport.sch.uk or via twitter @CHPSchool
Summer term 2015 diary dates
The summer term 2015 diary dates are listed below. If you need any further information about school, our events or any activities please check the school website or email
[email protected] You can also find out further information via our school website at www.cheadleheathprimary.co.uk and follow us on twitter
@CHPSchool. You don’t have to join twitter to see our tweets.
Date
Event
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Monday 18 May
KS2 Book Factor at Stockport Plaza
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w / b Monday 18 May
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Tuesday 19 May
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Wednesday 20 May
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Thursday 21 May
Enterprise Week
KS1 Book Factor at Stockport Plaza (see letter dated 28.04.15)
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Y4 / 5
See above
KS2
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All Y1 & Y2
Everyone
New Intake Meeting (parents of new starters in September 2015)
6.15pm
Reception 2015
10am
Parents
3.15pm
Everyone
All day
Y5
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Y1
4pm
Governors
Y1 trip to Blackpool (see letter dated 28.04.15)
All day
Y1
Y4 (Opal) class assembly
9.05am
Y4 parents
Y3 residential to Hartington Youth Hostel (Wednesday – Friday)
All day
Y3
May
Market Day at the end of Enterprise Week (10 – 11.30am)
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May
Finish for summer
Friday 22
Who for
Class Photos
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Friday 22
Times
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WHIT HOLIDAYS: Monday 25 May – Friday 5 June
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Monday 8 June
Summer term resumes
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Tuesday 9 May
Y5 Tudor Day
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w/b Monday 15 May
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Thursday 18 May
Monday 22
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Tuesday 23
June
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June
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Wednesday 24 June
* Please note that this is a change of date from Wednesday 24th June to Tuesday 23rd
as Miss Dickson is accompanying Y3 on their residential.
Skipping Day! Details to follow
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Y5 Linking Schools Project
Thursday 25 June*
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Friday 26 June
Y5 dance showcase at Stockport Academy
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Tuesday 30 June
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Y2 (Topaz & Amber) trip to Bramall Park
All day
Y5
TBC
Y5
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Y2
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Y3 (Amethyst) class assembly
9.05am
Y3 parents
July
Reception (Sapphire & Pearl) trip to Stockley Farm
All day
Reception pupils
Wednesday 1 July
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Scooter Day – details to follow
Monday 6 July
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Sports Day – Pearl Class & Nursery 1
Monday 6 July
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Wednesday 8 July
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Come and Play at the Halle – details to follow
Friday 10 July
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Monday 13 July
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Wednesday 15 July
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Thursday 16 July
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Tuesday 21 July
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Tuesday 21 July
Wednesday 22
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Sports Day – KS2 am / KS1 pm
Sports Day – Sapphire Class & Nursery 2
Thursday 9 July
July
10am
KS2 production
6.30pm
Y6 end of year trip
All day
Open Evening (5 – 7pm)
5pm
PROPOSED Y6 v staff rounders match
TBC
School’s out for summer
Sapphire & Nursery 2
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2pm
End of year disco
Pearl & Nursery 1
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KS2 production
Y6 Leavers Assembly
Friday 24 July
10am
2pm
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Thursday 23 July
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Parent Council Meeting
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Thursday 23 July
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Full Governing Body Meeting
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Thursday 25 June
Thursday 2
Y1 Phonics screening
Class Reps
9.15am
2pm
Everyone!
If you have any comments or queries you can contact the school office on 428 2476 or email me via [email protected]
Cheadle Heath
Primary School
You can keep up to date with our latest news, reviews, newsletters, photos etc on our website at www.cheadleheathprimary.stockport.sch.uk or via twitter @CHPSchool
Term dates 2014 – 15
School starts on the morning of:
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Tuesday 2 September 2014
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Tuesday 4 November 2014
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Monday 5 January 2015
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Monday 23 February 2015
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Monday 20 April 2015
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Monday 8 June 2015
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
School finishes at the end of the day on:
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Thursday 23 October 2014
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Friday 19 December 2014 at 2pm
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Friday 13 February 2015
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Thursday 2 April 2015 at 2pm
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Friday 22 May 2015
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Friday 24 July 2015 at 2pm
School will be closed on the following INSET days which have been placed at the start/end of existing holidays for your convenience –
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1 Friday 24 October 2014
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2 Monday 3 November 2014
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3 Tuesday 13 January 2015
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4 Monday 27 July 2015
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5 Tuesday 28 July 2015
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Y6 SATs take place 11 – 14 May 2015. It is essential that pupils are in school for these.
Term dates 2015 – 16
School starts on the morning of:
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Thursday 3 September 2015
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Tuesday 3 November 2015
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Monday 4 January 2016
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Tuesday 23 February 2016
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Monday 18 April 2016
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Monday 13 June 2016
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
School finishes at the end of the day on:
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Friday 23 October 2015
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Friday 18 December 2014 at 2pm
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Friday 12 February 2016
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Friday 1 April 2016 at 2pm
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Friday 27 May 2016
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Thursday 28 July 2016 at 2pm
School will be closed on the following INSET days which have been placed at the start/end of existing holidays for your convenience –
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1 Tuesday 1 September 2015
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2 Wednesday 2 September 2015
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3 Monday 2 November 2015
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4 Monday 22 February 2016
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5 Thursday 5 May 2016
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Y6 SATs take place 9 – 12 May 2016. It is essential that pupils are in school for these.
If you have any comments or queries you can contact the school office on 428 2476 or email me via [email protected]