The Courier

As we approach Harvest Festival, we do so with a thankful heart for all that we have.

Once again, we shall be supporting the valuable work of the Rugby Foodbank by asking families to donate non-perishable items to help many who are struggling at this time. Rugby Foodbank has kindly sent us a 'wish list' of items they would welcome for the coming weeks and months ahead to boost their stocks over the winter - plese see attached photo.

We are asking that all donations be brought in from Wednesday 21 September to the pupil entrance, where representatives of the School Council will receive your donations and bring them into school ready for our Harvest Services next week. 

Many thanks in advance for your continued support of this local cause.

From next week there will be a Common Room open in Mrs Stapleton’s classroom throughout  the whole of lunchtime on Tuesdays.  It will be a drop-in session and a chance to pop in, chat, share news, speak about your worries, your weekend. 

The Wellbeing Team will be encouraged to also pop in and be another friend to chat to and share your news with. We shall also be providing mindfulness colouring and chill-out music to help us all find some quiet space to ‘be’. 

It is open to all children alongside their designated lunch sittings, and they must remember to attend the co-curricular clubs they have already committed to.

Children are encouraged to come on their own or with a friend or two - we hope to see you there!

Kindles or other e-readers are allowed in school from Year 3 for the children to read from. It is important that reading is as accessible as possible for children and often books are cheaper online. The children really only need to be reading one book rather than having a school book and a home book, one book can do both jobs and will save on confusion for the child.

If you decide that your child can bring their Kindle or other e-reader in, then it is to be used for reading ONLY. There will be no internet access. If a child is found using it inappropriately then parents will be informed. The Kindle will be the child's responsibility and any breakages are not our responsibility.

Please be reassured there are more than enough books in school for your child to enjoy and there is no necessity for your child to have a Kindle or e-reader, it is just a different way to access books if you wish to.

To help families new to the school, and as a reminder for all, here are some top tips for navigating the school's e-newsletter, The Courier, on your mobile phone.

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