03/09/2024
Newsletter September 2024
Welcome back!!
We hope that you have all had an enjoyable and relaxing summer break and are looking forward to another exciting and happy year at Woodthorpe. A very warm welcome to Mrs Keyworth who will be teaching in Y2, Mr James in Y6 and to Miss Kime, Miss Buttery & Mr Park- new teaching assistants, working across the school We wish to welcome our new parents and carers and most importantly our new children. We hope you will be very happy at Woodthorpe.
Home /School Handbook and Code of Conduct
Due to several changes within school we will be providing a home/school booklet detailing things such as the roles and responsibilities of staff within school, attendance and uniform. We are also obliged to share the school’s code of conduct and behaviour policy with all parents and carers on an annual basis. This will be shared via the school app please take some time to read this through with your child and complete the attached forms. This will ensure that you understand where to go if you need support for your child and clarify our expectations regarding behaviour. Also, if you do not want your child’s photo to be used on our website or on other school communication, please inform the office as soon as possible.
School Times, Attendance and Punctuality
In order that your child receives the best possible teaching and learning opportunities, it is vital that they attend school every day and on time. Registration starts at 8.40am, however classrooms are open to parents from 8.35am. Should you have any concerns regarding punctuality and attendance please contact our Family Liaison Officer – Mrs Laura Mason at the earliest opportunity, she will be happy to offer support. School finishes at 3.10pm – we expect children up to Y3 (inclusive) to be collected from their classroom by an adult. Older children may walk home on their own with your consent. If you happen to be running late, please ensure you phone school to inform us of this.
Uniform / PE Kit
A reminder that our school dress code is dark blue sweatshirt; dark blue polo shirt; dark trousers or skirt; dark shoes. For full details and to order school uniform please ask Mrs Twelvetrees at the school office. In addition, we have a PE dress code this consists of a light blue T – shirt and black shorts. Children will have an outdoor PE session each week
when they may wear track suits, especially in the colder weather. New children will be given a ‘Woodthorpe PE’ T – shirt, if you need a replacement these can be purchased from Mrs Twelvetrees.
Once again welcome back. We are excited and optimistic that this year will be highly successful for all our learners. Thanks for your continued support.
Dave Smith – Headteacher