St James E-News
1st October 2020
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Dear Parents,
We are delighted to advise that we are introducing Forest School sessions as part of the St James Primary curriculum.
St James Forest School will be led by Mrs Greggs, a fully qualified Forest School Leader with over eight years’ experience. It will be based in our wonderful Wild Hub area which is located at the far end of the playing field.
With the guidance and support of the Forest School leader, Forest School provides children with a wide range of hands on experiences and opportunities to develop new skills whilst using their own initiative, imagination and creativity.
Forest School activities are designed to be fun, build confidence and develop connections with nature through an understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them.
The ultimate aim is that all children feel secure and know that their individual contribution is valued; helping them to build resilience as well as develop physically, emotionally and socially.
Sessions will commence with Year 2 / Robins next month, with a view to rolling them out to other year groups during the academic year.
Best wishes for a lovely weekend,
Valerie Elliott
School Notices
- Snacks - snacks should be healthy, low sugar and only be fruit, vegetables, cheese, a plain rice cake or cracker.
- Parking - unfortunately the school received a complaint from a resident from Copse Edge this week. Copse Edge is a private road opposite the school and we ask parents not to park there when dropping off or picking up their children.
- Please would parents leave the school site promptly and not congregate outside the front of the school.
- Rucksacks - please remember that children should not bring rucksacks or large bags into school. Please only allow your child to bring either a book bag or a named, plastic carrier bag.
- Flu clinic - the flu vaccine is being offered to all our children this year. the Immunisation Team will be running the clinic in school on Wednesday 25th November. Please see the letter on the parent portal and follow the link within the letter to give your consent by 4pm Wednesday 18th November.
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