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Sarah Sprack
CEO Isle Education Trust
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Welcome to this term's newsletter. At the end of this Spring term, it is lovely to be starting to see lighter mornings and longer days and a sense that warmer days are not too far away.
It has been an unsettled period nationally with strikes and disruptions in many sectors, including some teaching unions. We thank staff and parents alike for their understanding and support throughout this period, making what could have been a tricky term less so. We will continue to navigate our way through the ongoing unrest next term, always putting the wellbeing, learning and health and safety of students and staff at the centre of our decision making as far as is possible.
Despite these challenges, there have been some truly fantastic learning experiences on offer for students across the trust, supporting the academic and wider development of our young people. I have been amazed at the impressive culinary skills of pupils at Epworth Primary, the sporting achievements of South Axholme students (including the recently formed equestrian team) and a variety of careers related guests and visits at Coritani to name but a few, and all alongside the “normal” learning that takes place. It really has been a busy and varied term.
As we approach Easter, I wish you a good break with lots of chocolate and hopefully lots of sunshine too!
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Sean Woolley
Principal Epworth Primary
Academy
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What a term. It has flown by, with so much having happened. It really does feel like we are back to being a primary school again. So much has happened and is planned to happen as we move forward into the summer term and beyond. The children remain amazing as ever and continue to put a 100% into everything that they do.
During the term we have seen a number of changes across the academy regarding staffing. We said a temporary goodbye to Miss Edgar who has gone on adoption leave and will return during the next academic year. Mrs Ward has returned just as we said a very early goodbye to Miss Parkin who gave birth 11 weeks earlier than expected to her daughter. Mrs Hodson has taken over the role of SENDCo across the academy, with the support of Mr Flowitt.
The children have been on a range of trips with more planned for the summer term. These are linked to their class topics as well as the Epworth offer and broadening their experiences. These will continue throughout the year with a range of opportunities planned moving forward addressing both academic and extracurricular experiences. We have residential's in the summer term as well as trips to farms, zoos and international sporting events to name a few.
As we move into the summer term the pace doesn’t stop with SATs, Sports day and term activities. We will also be looking to apply for the Caring to Learn Award and Beginning our journey to renew our Health Schools award. For the Health schools award one of the first areas we will be looking at across the academy is snacks, with more information coming out to you regarding this soon.
We are also again looking for parent volunteers in the academy. If you are interested in volunteering please pop into the office and ask for a volunteer form to complete, and we can begin your DBS checks.
Finally, I would like to thank all our staff. They continue to work tirelessly to support your children going over and above every day. They are a pleasure to work with and as an academy we are very lucky to have each and every one of them.
Enjoy your Easter Holidays
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Bonfire Committee Donation
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Huge thank you to the Bonfire Committee for their very generous donations which was used the purchase an outside mud kitchen for EYFS.
The children love playing with it.
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Huge thank-you to the Rotary Club for their kind support and donation. Monies raised at the Christmas Lights from the Teddy Donations from the children.
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During Spring term we had visitors in school to speak to all the children about their jobs and careers. We heard from people that work in: Engineering, Pathology, Criminal Defence, Nursing, Local Council, Farming, Manufacturing, The DFE, The Probation Service and Safeguarding.
The children were brilliant and asked lots of very good questions to our visitors. We would like to thank all of our visitors for their time - they made a difference.
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Y6 Online Safety Talk - PCSO Visit
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Y6 have had a visit from the Police to talk about how to stay safe on line and how to use Social Media safely.
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This term the children in Pine Class enjoyed looking after the school guinea pigs - Covid and Buzz. They have been very well looked after.
Pine class also enjoyed visits from various children's pets from home.
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Cherry and Chestnut Classes have had a very special visitor. The Queen of Hearts asked the children to help her to make some jam tarts. We also set up our malleable area with recipe books and utensils for the children to make jam tarts in their play.
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Mulberry, Sycamore and Elm Class, Year 1&2
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KS1 have been testing vehicles on different surfaces to explore wheels and axles before designing and making their space buggies which will use a wheel and axle to move. Looking forward to seeing the finished products
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KS1 took part in the live Q&A with Helen Sharman - it was brilliant and really got the children thinking about the realities of travelling to space.
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And Learning about the Solar System
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Willow, Beech and Maple Class, Year 3/4
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Y3/Y4 have been sketching characters in the style of children’s author and illustrator, Emily Gravet.
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Hazel & Olive Class, Year 5
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Year 5 had an amazing morning up at Epworth Rectory. The children made bird feeders and had a tour of the gardens, searching for wildlife. They were also asked to make bug hotels which turned out to be a huge team effort. We were also lucky enough to see a newborn lamb that was seconds old! The old rectory has lots of events on over Easter and also for Earth Day. Well worth a visit.
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Well done to our Year 5 Children who completed their Cycling Proficiency (Bikeability) this term.
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A number of children's names were drawn out of a hat to attend the England Ladies Netball. Enjoyed even more with a win.
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56 Children's names across the school were drawn out of a hat to attend the popular Lion King the Musical in Manchester.
What a fabulous day.
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The whole school enjoyed dressing up as their favourite character from their favourite book.
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To raise funds for this very worthy cause, the children were invited to attend school in non-uniform for a small donation.
The school Council also baked buns and ginger bread men in school and held a bake sale at break time for the whole academy.
The total raised on the day was a fabulous £459.34 Thank you for your support.
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No better way to spend a Snow Day than in school with your friends.
The children had a fabulous time during their break and lunchtime playing in the snow.
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Nut Allergy (Please read this very important information)
We have a number of children in school who have a very severe nut allergy (Peanuts/hazelnuts/almond). As the allergy is from ingestion and touch we have enforced a total ban of all nuts in school.
Your child is not at any risk whatsoever from this situation. However, the health and wellbeing of our pupil who is at risk, does depend on your co-operation nuts i.e. Chocolate spread, cakes, biscuits etc.
Thank you for your co-operation in this very serious matter.
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PTFA News:
The PTFA have been working hard over the past few months with a number of activities/events to raise monies for school.
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Easter Treat from the PTFA
The whole school enjoyed an Easter Treat from the PTFA from funds raised by events held over the past few months.
What a lovely gift and start to the Easter Break.
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If you would like to join the PTFA - here's how you can join:
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Easter Egg Decorating Competition
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Wow there were lots of fantastic entries for the Easter Egg Decorating Competition. The judges found it very difficult to pick out a winner per year group.
Well done to all the winners and everyone that entered.
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