Letters to Parents & Carers

This week's Headteacher Letter

11th October 2024

Dear Parents and Carers,

This term is flying by – let’s hope the sun stays with us a little bit, to warm us as we enter Autumn.

Congratulations to our weekly Celebration Worship Winners:
Spain – Kamsi & Rafay
Ireland – Zarar & Haneen
Kenya – Khattab & Abdul H
Tunisia – Kaiden-Lee & Chidera
Madagascar – Hussain & Arafaah
Mali – Sorayah & Abdul M
Pakistan – Ire & Nathan
Thailand – Sofia & Saad
China – Whole Class & Eduard
Japan – Hasnain & Shukreya
Jamaica – Abu-Bakr & Janelle
Mexico – Anaya & Richard
Argentina – Saad & Sudais
Brazil – Mariam & Aayden
Chile – Nabeel, Raniya & Leylah

Our winners all receive a certificate, 5 housepoints, have their photos displayed in school on a ‘Wall of Fame’ and have a 20p voucher to spend in our end of term special shop.

Class Attendance Winners
Well done to Class China who have won this week with an attendance of 100%. Perfect!

Fundraising
Last week I wrote to you about voluntary contributions for school visits and visitors and this week you have received a letter detailing how to make that donation. We have begun fundraising in school and have already raised over £150 through the sale of reflectors etc. Your generosity is much appreciated. We will send out a timetable of fundraising events soon, so you can prepare yourself!!

Recycling Week
Next week is Recycling Week in school, with lots of activities planned for the children, including a competition to make something exciting out of everyday items that can be recycled. The items need to be brought into school by 17th October – prizes to be won!!!

Zarach Bed charity
Zarach is a charity that we have been working with for a while now. Their mission is to end child bed issues in England, giving children the opportunity to sleep as well as they can so they can engage at school. If your child is unable to gain a good night's sleep in your home due to not having the appropriate beds, no beds, broken beds, or multiple children sharing a bed, Zarach is a charity that exists in Bradford to provide brand new beds, pyjamas, and bedding for children where you are struggling to buy them? If you are one of these families, please see your Liz in the Hub and we can discuss a referral to Zarach on your behalf.

Road Closures
We will start giving leaflets out and putting leaflets on cars regarding our road closures, parking on the yellow zig-zag lines and leaving engines on while you wait. All of these measures are done to protect children. Please don’t be that one person that ignores the rules about protecting children, or the one parent who is abusive to staff because we are trying to protect children.

Home Talking Tasks
Remember to check the weekly ‘Home Talking Task’ which provides some pictures and news stories for you to discuss and work on with your child. www.westminsterschool.co.uk/parents-and-carers/home-talking-tasks

Enjoy your weekend and God bless,

Mr. S. Gallacher