PUNCTUALITY TO LESSONS
As you may be aware, we currently issue a late lunch detention to students who are late to school or are late immediately after break or lunch. This has had a significant positive impact on punctuality across the school. We are now going to extend this to lateness to all lessons.
Our threshold for deciding if a student is late is if they arrive significantly after their peers, without a valid reason or a note from a member of staff. Teachers will use their professional judgment for this. Students will receive a sanction if they are late to lessons three times in a week, and this sanction will escalate if this happens on repeated occasions. Please talk to your child about the importance of punctuality to all of their lessons.
Thank you,
Mr Coulson
Deputy Head - Raising Standards
TRIPS
Over the next year we have many trips planned for all year groups and information regarding these will come out when the trips are launched. For your child to be considered for a trip you need to ensure the online medical form has been completed. If you have not completed this, then it will come up as a new form on ParentMail.
Please refer to the following document for important information regarding voluntary contributions, payment details, and other trip-related arrangements: Charging for school activities
Please note, trips will only be able to run with sufficient student numbers and funding to make it viable. If you have any question or concerns please contact our Finance team at
CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
Deadline Friday 28 November
Could you design this year's Little Heath School Christmas Card that will be distributed to local schools, governors and the local community?
The Christmas Card House Competition is open to all year groups. Designs can be created both electronically or handrawn. Any media can be used including paint, colouring pencil, collage, pen and photography. However, please do not inculde any wording on your design.
Prizes are up for grabs for the best entries, and big points are available for your House!
Submit your entries to Mr Viner no later than Friday 28 November.
HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
Dolphin Centre, Pangbourne
The Dolphin Centre are offering some some great value, local half-term activity options next week. They aim to make their clubs and sessions as accessible as possible, and they believe these options offer fantastic fun without being a financial burden.
Their main half-term offerings are:
Halloween Holiday Clubs
Engaging activities for children throughout the week. Don't let these spook-tacular spots vanish! Includes...
- Climbing
- Archery
- Canoeing (river dependent!)
- Fire lighting
- First Aid
- Wicked Halloween Crafts
- and more!
Holiday Club details:
- Children aged 7-11 years
- 10:00-15:30 (Lunch provided) for just £20pp
Holiday Hangout details:
- Youth aged 11-17 years (Year 7+)
- 12.00-16.00 (Lunch provided) JUST £5pp
Booking Link: Online booking
Halloween Family Paddle
Join us for our annual Family Halloween Paddle, a ghoulishly good time on the water perfect for brave souls of all ages.
As twilight falls, we'll launch our canoes and paddle down the Thames under the light of the Moon. Keep your eyes peeled for phantom reflections and the chilling sounds of the autumn woods... it's the perfect mix of thrilling adventure and family fun!
Details:
- Date: Wednesday 29 October
- Time: Meet at 6:00pm
- Location: The Dolphin Centre, RG8 7DA
- Cost: £6 pp (£20 families of 4-6)
- Free to AD volunteers & 50% off for PPC members
- Costumes are strongly encouraged & there are prizes to be won! (Just make sure they're safe for paddling!)
Contact for Jade to book your place: jade@adventuredolphin.co.uk
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN
Tips for Staying Sustainable this Half Term
While Halloween thrills with frightful fun, the amount of waste it generates is enough to make us truly shudder. From pumpkins to costumes and decorations, Halloween waste is on the rise in the UK, leaving a ghastly footprint on the environment.
According to recent reports, around 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated in the UK during Halloween each year, with the main culprits being costumes, accessories, and decorations. Every year, a staggering 17 to 24 million pumpkins are purchased across the UK. The good news is that between 10 to 15 million of these pumpkins are grown locally and harvested in the UK, however, it’s estimated that around 13 million pumpkins are carved into lanterns and then thrown straight into household bins, leading to a spine-tingling 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin waste ending up in landfill.
By making a few simple changes, we can all reduce the wasteful side of Halloween and help preserve the planet, so future generations can enjoy it too...and save a few pounds on the way! For tips for a greener Halloween, read the articles below:
Eco-friendly Halloween ideas - Eden Project communities
How to have a plastic-free Halloween | Marine Conservation Society
