Ark Oval Primary Academy – News of the Week 27th - 1st Oct 2021
Sunday 03 October 2021
Principal's Summary
Dear Parents and Carers,
We continue to push the school back towards normality, yet we must recognise that normality is not yet here.
We haven't had a typical year in the last two years - getting back into the swing of a full-time year is draining for pupils, parents and staff. So as we reach the darker days of winter, a kind word of encouragement goes a long way.
Take a second and help each other get through these days - tell someone something you have to appreciate about them or what they do. Brighten their day and show appreciation - you never know how much difference it could make.
LINE ETIQUETTE - Please respect each other and the requests of the school
Would you please use the entirety of the arrival window DONT all arrive at 1530 - we have cleared the line every day by 1535 - if you arrive at 1540, there is no line!
Respect the line - don't push in - if you are causing an issue in the line, you are compromising the safety of the academy community. We will take the matter seriously.
Please move through the site quickly and not stop for social reasons or provide snacks or adjust clothing for your child. They can wait the 3 minutes until you are offsite; the people are waiting behind you in the line can not.
COVID Plans:
Please ensure you inform us as quickly as possible if you keep your child out of school with suspected symptoms. Check with the school office if you are in any doubt about the new restrictions.
Attendance Champions
Jeffers &
All the above will get an extra break time to enjoy this week.
Achievers of the Week
The Coming Week (s)
Contact with staff
Meet the Teacher
We are keen to get any feedback from parents on the posted information. Zoom call follows up as a hybrid model for improving parent engagement and communication.
06.10.21 Year 6 Residential Meeting
1930 via Zoom, please email year6@arkovalprimary.org
07.10.21 Inclusion Coffee Morning
We will be sending details out this week of the Inclusion Coffee morning. If you are interested, email: inclusion@arkovalprimary.org
07.10.21 Principals Q&A
Open meeting for parents with the Principal details can be found on the page.
https://arkovalprimary.org/bi-weekly-principals-qa-zoom
08.10.21 Yr5 Library Night
Meet Mrs Thomas by the library access door by the main gate for the library session - teachers, parents and children enjoying books together!
11.10.21 Interfaith Week
This week we will be learning about and respecting the many beliefs in the Academy. We are looking for families willing to share their practices and beliefs with classes.
15.10.21 Yr5 Library Night
Meet Mrs Thomas by the library access door by the main gate for the library session - teachers, parents and children enjoying books together!
18-20.10.21 Inter-house Sports
Every child in school is part of one of our three houses Pirum (Pear), Ceresus (Cherry) and Malum (Apple). This tournament will be three days of respectful but heated competition. We will be rewarding sportsmanship, endeavour, resilience and, of course, score.
21.10.21 Yr1 Library Night
Meet Mrs Thomas by the library access door by the main gate for the library session - teachers, parents and children enjoying books together!
22.10.21 SCHOOL CLOSED FOR INSET
