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Welcome from Mrs Robinson, Headteacher

Well, that's it for this half-term – where have those 8 weeks gone?

I will end the half-term by reiterating what I wrote in edition 1: I could not be any prouder of the children (and staff!). I have been blown away over the half-term by the children's attitude towards their learning and their enthusiasm for school. As a school, we have been working hard on writing and improving presentation – I am so pleased with the writing that I have seen in children's books. Keep this up boys and girls! Well done. 

Just a reminder, our school uniform is really important to us. It is the expectation that all children adhere to it at all times. School shoes, including on PE days, MUST be black. We also do not allow backpacks. Bags should be small book bags. After half-term, we will be selling book bags on Arbor (along with the extra uniform stock) at £3.00 per bag.

As always, thank you for your continued support! From all the staff at Co-op Academy Grove, we hope you have a great half-term break.

Stay safe!

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Succeed Together

At Co-op Academy Grove, we are incredibly proud of how hard our children work!

I would also like to say well done to all the boys and girls who have completed their Bikeability training this week. They have shown great determination and resilience. We are looking forward to the remainder of the children completing this after half-term.

Let's find out who our weekly certificate winners are ...

 

Hot Chocolate Award

  • Y3: Leo (3BG) and Molly (3CBa)

  • Y4: River (4GC) and Sartaj (4AM)

  • Y5: Tamara (5JBC), Oak (5JW) and Lanya (5CC)

  • Y6: Francesco (6DT), Emily (6CB) and Willow (6SJ)

Star of the Week

  • Y3: Rosabella (3BG) and Husnain (3CBa)

  • Y4: Freya (4GC) and Ezra (4AM)

  • Y5: Eni (5JBC), Robert (5JW) and Araya (5CC)

  • Y6: Risha (6DT), Kayden (6CB), and Taya (6SJ)


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Homework 

After half-term, we will be changing our approach to homework. All homework will be electronic and will include:

  • 1 maths-based LBQ question set

  • 1 LBQ spelling activity

In addition, we ask all children to read daily so they can quiz on Accelerated Reader and complete daily times tables on TT Rockstars.

Should you require paper-based homework, please complete this short form to let us know. 

If you have any questions regarding homework, please message your child's class teacher via Class Dojo.

Thanks for your support.


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Attendance matters

Today, Mr Murphy set the boys and girls a challenge for a 100% attendance day. He is aiming for this to happen during the first week back and would love it to be Bonfire Night – setting the day off with a bang!

Remember, Co-op Academy Northwood has achieved this twice already, and we are far too competitive at Co-op Academy Grove to let that happen. We MUST do it too!

Mr Murphy has promised everyone an extra 15 minutes' playtime if we can achieve this! Come on Team Grove!

Here is how we did last week:

  • Whole School Weekly Attendance: 96.5%
  • Best Day's Attendance: Monday and Wednesday 96.9%
  • Trust Leader board: We are currently in 7th place! Let's see if we can climb even higher next week. 
  • Attendance Champions: Huge congratulations to 3CBa for having the highest attendance this week with 100% followed closely by 5JW at 99.1% - both classes have earned an extra playtime

Every day counts – let's keep this momentum going! 

Did you know?

 

Attending school 90% of the time sounds high, but it actually means missing half a day of school every single week!

Over a full school year, that adds up to 4 whole weeks of missed learning and fun with friends. Regular attendance really is the superpower that helps children thrive!


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Poppies

After half-term, we will be selling poppies at school. Items have a suggested pricing, but donations are also welcomed. 

More information about this will be shared after half-term. 


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Year 5 Remembrance Assembly
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November
Year 6 SATS Parents/carers Evening
3:00pm – 4:00pm
10
November
Academy Photos
8:20am – 2:50am
11
November
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