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Bulletin 26th May 2017
Dear Parents/Carers
PGL: Y4 RESIDENTIAL TO MARCHANTS HILL
Well done to all our fabulous Year 4s for their marvellous behaviour and sense of adventure at PGL this
week. They were a pleasure to look after! We were particularly proud of the many children who found the
activities challenging and a bit scary, but pushed past their personal limits to go that little bit further. Parents
are invited to an assembly on Wednesday 7th June at 9.10am where children will be sharing their thoughts
and experiences. Thank you indeed to Mrs Burningham and Miss Bucknell for their time and dedication to
the children – and to Mr Photi and Mr Jones who were completely bonkers and wonderful at the same time!
ADVICE REGARDING RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS
On Thursday, Potley joined with the rest of the country in observing a minute’s silence for those who
tragically died in the Manchester bombing. Since these events unfolded very quickly, a decision was made on
the day to do this. As with Remembrance Day, teachers spent a little time talking to children about why we
were holding the silence – lots of questions were asked and answered as diplomatically as possible, bearing in
mind that some children have more information available to them than others. Teachers are well versed in
handling these upsetting events sensitively. We all react differently so I have included some advice for
parents from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ as a follow up:
News of a terrorist attack is always frightening, but for parents there is the added dilemma of
what to say to their children.
Should I shield them from the news? Is it best just to turn the television off? Will the images they see
traumatise them? Or should I tell my children exactly what's happened?
Talk about the news
The advice from professionals is that talking about these issues is better than avoiding them.
Consultant clinical psychologist Emma Citron, who specialises in children and trauma, says families should not
shy away from talking about the tragic events in Manchester.
"Give children basic facts, tell them what it is they want to know, ask them what they would like to know and
then give them access to that," she says.
"Support them and comfort them and be there for them, hug them, cry with them if they're crying, just
respond to how they're responding emotionally.
"Take the lead from them - we need to know what it is they want answers to."
Should I turn off the television?
While turning off the television and radio might be a natural protective instinct, Dr Bernadka Dubicka from the
Royal College of Psychiatrists, says shielding children from traumatic events in the news isn't practical in
today's society.
"Parents can't shield children from these events completely," she says. "The reality is that children and young
people are bombarded by 24/7 news."
Dr Dubicka says the most important thing is for parents to be there and to try to help their children manage
their emotions.
"Trying to hide the news isn't helpful because they'll hear about it elsewhere and parents won't then be there
to take them through it."
'Avoid nasty details'
While it's important to talk about the news, parents should avoid unnecessary detail, adds Ms Citron.
"Avoid nasty details, there's no need for them, they're unnecessary.
"You don't want to be describing the scene, describing the bloodshed, describing what it looked like, showing
them images - I would be avoiding all of that, because that can traumatise the child."
Ms Citron also advises parents to be firm with older children about how much they read on the internet.
"Tell your young person not to go scouring the internet for all the inside stories, it's just not necessary - we
need to protect our young people as well."
Helpful phrases
Ms Citron says parents should take the lead from their children in how the conversation develops, but should
try to include as many calm and reassuring phrases as possible.
"General comments like, 'This is a very rare occurrence', 'it’s absolutely awful, but thank goodness it's
extremely rare', and 'Security is going to be tightened even more', are really reassuring.
"We don't want our children feeling afraid to go out; we don't want them not to grow up to lead normal,
happy, healthy, well-adjusted lives."
If faced with the question, "Could this happen again, mummy?” Ms Citron recommends telling the truth, but
also giving children lots of reassurance about their normal, everyday activities.
"I would be saying, 'Of course it could' - and don't lie about that - 'But it's very unlikely, these are very, very
rare events and we are sure the police are going to up security even more.
"'It'll be absolutely fine to still go to your football or your netball, it'll be absolutely fine to still go on your
scout camp', or whatever it is they do.
"'We have to carry on living our lives in a normal way and not be cowed by these bad people.'"
Will teachers talk about events?
The scale of the Manchester attack and the possibility that affected schools might postpone exams, means the
subject will be an inevitable topic of conversation in schools.
"I'd be surprised if schools weren't giving pupils a chance to talk about the attack," says Geoff Barton, general
secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.
"If students want to talk, teachers will let them ask questions and they will be talking to them about how they
can look at appropriate, reliable sources for information."
Mr Barton says schools will also be working hard to emphasise a sense of community cohesion.
"Schools will be wanting to emphasise the sense of community and shared values - they'll be using every
opportunity to celebrate what they have in their own community."
But, in his 15-year experience as a head teacher, he says schools will be keeping a "business as usual" approach
in the wake of this attack, unless they are directly affected.
"Routines are important and can carry people through - they keep a sense of calm purpose."
How would I know if my child was traumatised?
The signs of trauma depend very much on the individual, however, symptoms to watch for include:
child becoming fearful, clingy and anxious
bedwetting
child becoming preoccupied with thoughts and memories
being unable to concentrate
becoming irritable and disobedient
physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach-aches
If you are concerned about your child and think he or she is traumatised by events in the news, you can
approach your GP.
If the problems go on, the doctor may suggest accessing some extra help from the local child and adolescent
mental health service (Camhs).
But parents should try not to be overly anxious, as Dr Dubicka says: "The vast majority of young people will
cope with this and will be OK."
FRUIT SNACKS
From the beginning of YR, children are encouraged to try the daily fruit snack that is provided for them. This
is done in a very structured and social way in YR, with children sitting round a circle, taking turns to hand
things out and practising basic good manners in terms of ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Children are often
reluctant to try new things and teachers encourage them to try 3 bites before they give up! These can be
minute. This is to encourage them gently to develop their palate and we have many success stories of
children loving certain fruit by the end of the year when they didn’t initially like them. Research states that
children need to try foods between 10 -15 times before they actually like it. It is also part of our school
curriculum to encourage healthy lifestyles and eating and an area that Ofsted also takes a firm interest in.
As children move into Year 1 and 2, this ‘try 3 bites’ approach continues though often children take their
fruit outside with them and are not directly supervised when eating. Please note that we do occasionally
offer up the odd incentive to encourage children to persevere but if they are adamant that they will not eat
it, they are never forced.
STAFFING NEWS
After doing such a fantastic job in ‘Acting Up’ as Headteacher at Potley during my recent secondments, it will
come as no surprise that Mrs Inglis has been snapped up as the new substantive Headteacher at Long Sutton
Primary. She will be taking up her post in September. Whilst we are all very sad to be losing such a good
Deputy Head, we have no doubt that Mrs Inglis will be even more marvellous in her new and exciting role.
Mrs Willcocks, who is currently in YR two days a week, has also secured a new job at Fleet Infants from
September. Mrs Willcocks has also been at the school for a considerable amount of time, firstly in a full-time
capacity as a class teacher, then later on a part-time basis after having her children. She is known for her pub
quiz knowledge and her singing of instructions to the children!
We will be giving any parents who would like say goodbye to either teacher a chance to come along to a
cream tea near the end of the school year. Any parents who would like to make a contribution to a leaving
gift may send this in to the school office or alternatively may like to send in a card.
Mrs Cross, who joined us in January to share responsibility for one of our Y6 morning groups, is sadly
moving to Bristol – unfortunately, the commute is just too long! She will also be leaving us at the end of the
year.
Our final staff news is to congratulate Mrs Djeneralovic and her husband who are expecting their second
child in the Autumn. This will not affect her class responsibilities this year and she will be continuing with
Hummingbird Class until the end of the year. In September, Mrs Djeneralovic will be briefly carrying out
release for other teachers before going off on maternity leave and will not be based in any one class.
We are hoping to confirm which teachers will be in which year groups immediately after half term.
SPORTS DAY
Our annual Sports Day is creeping up on us and hopefully we will be luckier with the weather this year! Our
morning of sporting fun is planned for Friday 9th June and will follow the same format as last year:-
We will aim to kick off the proceedings at 9.30am in the lower field by the car park. This will be a carousel of
different, short athletic activities led by the teachers and support staff in colour teams. Each team will be
awarded points after each event: 4 points for 1st, 3 points for 2nd, 2 points for 3rd and 1 point for 4th. All points
will go towards our grand final total. Parents will be able to follow their children around the different stations.
Hopefully, even with three children in the school, parents will then get to watch at least 3 or 4 activities
before we move to the races…
After we have finished our carousel, we will move the children up to the track outside of the school office for
the races. These will include usual favourites such as sprints, relays and obstacle courses. Our winning team
will be announced at the end. Bacon and Sausage rolls for parents will be on sale from 9.15am from our
servery hatch.
Children will be taken back to classrooms at approximately 12.20pm and registered before lunch. Parents
should then collect from the classroom doors between 12.20pm and 12.30pm for their picnic lunch before
taking them home. Picnic lunches will be in crates by each classroom if they have been pre-ordered.
Otherwise parents may choose to bring their own food. From 12.20pm, those children who have parents
collecting them will be the responsibility of their parents. Teachers and staff will continue to look after any
children unable to be collected early until the normal time of 3.15pm/3.20pm. These arrangements help to
alleviate the difficulties trying to get children who are spaced out over various fields back into the classroom at
12.45pm for register and allow those parents who need to leave immediately after the sporting events to take
their children without an absence being recorded.
During the afternoon, as is our usual practice, teachers will meet together to pass on information regarding
transition.
In the event of wet weather, we will endeavour to use our reserve day of Friday 23rd June. Despite many
talents, I am unable to predict what the weather might do! In this case, we will aim to inform parents as soon
as possible via ParentMail. Since many parents often book afternoon activities with their children on sports
afternoon, we will allow children to be collected, as above, at 12.20pm on the 9th June. We will hold the
reserve sports day on the 23th and then keep the children in school for the remainder of the day. No children
will be allowed to leave early on the 23th so please do not ask.
Please complete and return the sports day slip at the end of the bulletin by Thursday 8th June.
MARWELL TRIP FOR Y3/4
On our return, our Year 3s and 4s will be visiting Marwell Zoo to link with their Science topic. This will take
place on Thursday 8th June and permission slips/contributions should be returned to the school by Tuesday
6th June at the latest.
BOOK FAIR
Our next book fair will be arriving on Friday 9th June and is usually open at the end of sports day for parents
and children to browse. This will depend on when it actually arrives – otherwise, it will open on the Monday
morning and again be open at the end of the school day over the beginning of the week in our ‘old’ library
area. Classes will also be taken down by their class teachers to have a look during the school day.
NEAR MISS
Drivers, please be extra vigilant for pedestrians when using the campus car parks. We had a report that one
driver failed to stop at the zebra crossing yesterday whilst an older child was in the process of walking across
and another report from a concerned parent about younger children running out in front of them in the
Leisure Centre parking area. Please make sure that children are well supervised and controlled at all times.
NEW YR PARENTS INFORMATION EVENING
We will be holding our information evening for parents of the new YR intake on Tuesday 6th June at 7pm.
There will be a short introduction in the hall followed by time spent in classes with the appropriate class
teacher and support staff where we anticipate that there will be lots of opportunities for discussion and
questions.
POTLEY PROMS
Potley Prom will be held on the evening of June 20th starting at 6.15 pm with a performance to the school in
the afternoon. The theme this year is ‘Disney’.
If your child has a musical talent and they would like to audition to take part please let me know by Friday 9th
June in order for me to put the programme together. They will need to perform a piece that fits in with our
theme.
This event is open to all Potley Hill children and to make sure the performance does not go on for too long
we will be auditioning everyone wanting to participate in order to put a programme together.
See signup sheet at the bottom of the bulletin.
SUMMER FUN CLUB - YRS
Potley Hill Pre-School are launching a 'Potley Hill 3-4-5 Summer Fun Club'.
The club will be open for children aged 3, 4 and 5 (up to the end of Reception year), whether they attend
Potley Hill Preschool or not. They will use all the preschool's equipment and facilities, including the playing
fields and adventure playground giving the children plenty of activities to use up all that energy.
The club will run for 3 weeks from Monday 24 July to Friday 11 August 2017 and you will be able to book:
Half days 9am - 12noon or 12noon - 3pm @ £20 per session
Full days 9am - 3pm @ £35
(Lunch period will be at 12 noon - bring a packed lunch)
Places will be limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please see the form at the end of the bulletin which will need to be returned directly to the PRE SCHOOL.
‘TOP HAT OF THE WEEK’
Child/ren Reason
Caterpillar Louisa H For using her Blue thinking hat to improve her attitude to
learning literacy.
Ladybird Phoebe W For using her Green creative thinking hat to make a super
troll.
Dove Lucy M For using her Green thinking hat to offer thoughtful ideas
during our RE day.
Hummingbird Melody P For using her Blue hat to think about special places.
Puffin Olivia C For using her Red thinking hat to express her thoughts and
feelings about special places in RE.
Dolphin Natalia G For using her Blue thinking hat to help her solve problems at
PGL.
Whale Louie B For using his Red thinking hat whilst at Marchants Hill to
consider the feeling of other children who found it difficult to
be away from home and displaying good empathy.
Shark Finnley N For using his White and Green thinking hats to design and
create a detailed clay pod inspired by natural forms.
Leopard Rachel M For using her White thinking hat in the arithmetic test this
week.
Lion Empress E For using her White and Blue thinking hat during science
discussions on inheritance and variation.
Tiger Charlie C For using his White thinking hat excellently during the reading
test.
Reminders….
Y5 DT DAY AT FROGMORE
Our Y5s will be visiting Frogmore CC on Thursday 13th July for a Design Technology day. A letter has been
sent out by Frogmore to ALL local primary schools about the day. Rather than parents dropping off and
picking up at Frogmore, as per this letter, at Potley we normally register the children here first and then
take them over – and then bring them back at the end of the day. This is because we are so close and
it means that parents can do their normal arrangements without having to put something else into place.
YR DADS & LADS AFTERNOON
Reception would like to invite dads, grandads, uncles or other male family members over 18 to Lads and Dads
afternoon on Friday 16th June from 1.15 – 3.15pm. The theme will be pirates and we would like everyone to
dress up (children and adults!). This will be an opportunity for you to spend an afternoon with your child,
completing a variety of activities together.
CLASS ASSEMBLIES FOR THE SUMMER TERM
All Class Assemblies will take place on Wednesday mornings at 9.10am in the school hall:
Wednesday 7th June: Y4 (PGL/Marchants Hill)
Wednesday 14th June: Y3
Wednesday 21st June: Ladybirds
Wednesday 28th June: Puffins
Wednesday 12th July: Hummingbirds
Y5 & 6 do not do class assemblies this term as they will be working on their summer term production.
DATES FOR NEW YR PUPILS
We are busy putting together our new lists for YR pupils starting in September and parents will shortly be
sent more detailed information by post. In the meantime, the following dates can be pencilled into your
diaries:
Tuesday 6th June: Information evening for parents from 7-8pm
Thursday 21st June: Visit 1 with parents to Ladybird Class at 9.15am – 10.15am
Wednesday 21st June: Visit 1 with parents to Caterpillar Class at 9.15am – 10.15am
Tuesday 27th June: Visit 2 without parents staying for both classes 2pm – 3pm
Monday 3rd July: Visit 3 with children in classes & parent workshop in hall 9.15am – 10.30am for
Caterpillar Class
Tuesday 4th July: Visit 3 with children in classes & parent workshop in hall 9.15am – 10.30am for
Ladybird Class
Thursday 13th July: Visit 4 for all children, staying for lunch 9.15am – 1pm
There will also be our usual ‘story time’ drop in sessions on Wednesday 21st June, Thursday 29th June and
Wednesday 5th July from 2.45pm – 3.10pm.
Mrs Stark will be Caterpillar Class teacher and Miss Hook will be Ladybird Class teacher.
CALENDAR DATES
DATE EVENT
29th May – 2nd June HALF TERM
W/c Monday 5th June Streets Ahead training for Y2 pupils
Tuesday 6th June New YR information evening at 7pm
Wednesday 7th June Y4 PGL assembly
Thursday 8th June Y3/4 trip to Marwell Zoo
Friday 9th June Sports Day
Book Fair arrives
W/c Monday 12th June Y1 Phonics screening
Wednesday 14th June Y3 Year Group Assembly 9.10am
Thursday 15th June 6.00 pm France 2017 Parent’s info evening
Tuesday 20th June Visit 1 for new ‘Ladybird’ YR: stay and play 9.15am – 10.15am
Potley Proms – Disney theme
Wednesday 21st June Ladybird Class Assembly 9.10am
Storytime for new YRs 2.45pm – 3.10pm
Thursday 22nd June Visit 1 for new ‘Caterpillar’ YR: stay and play 9.15am –
10.15am
Friday 23rd June Reserve Sports Day
Tuesday 27th June Move up afternoon for whole school
Visit 2 for all new YRs: 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 28th June Puffin Class Assembly 9.10am
Thursday 29th June Storytime for new YRs 2.45pm – 3.10pm
Monday 3rd July Visit 3 for ‘Caterpillar’ YR: parent workshop included from
9.15-10.30am
Tuesday 4th July Visit 3 for ‘Ladybird’ YR: parent workshop included from
9.15-10.30am
Y5/6 production to parents 2pm
Wednesday 5th July Y1/2 trip to Alice Holt
Storytime for new YRs 2.45pm – 3.10pm
Y5/6 production to parents 7pm
Thursday 6th July Y6 Induction Day at secondaries
Move up day for rest of school
Friday 7th July Summer Fun Night
Annual reports out to parents
W/c Monday 11th July – Friday 14th July Y6 residential visit to France
Wednesday 12th July Y5/6 to Paultons Park
Wednesday 12th July Hummingbird Class Assembly
Thursday 13th July Y5 Technology day at Frogmore CC
Visit 4 for all new YR children: 9.15am – 1pm
Monday 17th July Y6 Leavers Fun Afternoon
Y4/5 to World Para Athletics Championships in London
Friday 21st July LAST DAY OF SUMMER TERM for children
(INSETs booked on 24th and 25th)
9.30 Leavers Assembly
Mrs Heather Clarke
Head Teacher
Email: adminoffice@potleyhill.hants.sch.uk www.potleyhill.hants.sch.uk
Sports Day – Friday 9th June
Collection Arrangements
Name of child ……………………………………………..Class……………………………
Will be collected at 12:20pm / Normal time (delete as appropriate)
Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………………
Potley Prom 2017
Potley Prom will be held on the evening of June 20th starting at 6.15 pm with a performance to the school in
the afternoon. The theme this year is ‘Disney’.
If your child has a musical talent and they would like to audition to take part please let me know by Friday 9th
June in order for me to put the programme together. They will need to perform a piece that fits in with our
theme.
This event is open to all Potley Hill children and to make sure the performance does not go on for too long
we will be auditioning everyone wanting to participate in order to put a programme together.
Many Thanks,
Fiona stark
Instrument Teacher Name of child/children Music Title
Potley Hill Pre School3-4-5 Summer Fun
Club 2017
Child’s Name
Please tick which sessions you would like:
Week 1: Mon 24th July – Fri 28th July 2017
Mon 24th July Tues 25thJuly Wed 26th July Thurs 27thJuly Fri 28th July
Half day: 9am – 12noon
Half day: 12noon – 3pm
Full day: 9am – 3pm
Week 2: Mon 31st July – Fri 4th August 2017
Mon 31st July Tues 1st Aug Wed 2nd Aug Thurs 3rd Aug Fri 4th Aug
Half day: 9am – 12noon
Half day: 12noon – 3pm
Full day: 9am – 3pm
Week 3: Mon 7th – Fri 11th August 2017
Mon 7th Aug Tues 8th Aug Wed 9th Aug Thurs 10thAug Fri 11th Aug
Half day: 9am – 12noon
Half day: 12noon – 3pm
Full day: 9am – 3pm
Total amount due:
Number of full day bookings
@ £35 per day £
Number of half day bookings
@ £20 per half day £
Total payable:
£
I enclose payment – cash/cheque
I enclose payment – cash/cheque I have paid using childcare vouchers – please detail:
I have made a bank transfer using my child’s name as a reference
Sort code 08-92-99 account 65488751
Signed: date:
Please return your form directly to Potley Hill Pre School.
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