Weekly News – Friday 4th April

Dear Parents

As we reach the end of another term can we extend our thanks to you all for your support of your wonderful children. They are a credit to you all and we have been delighted with their progress and attitude to learning. Thank you to the staff for their tireless commitment to your children, always going above and beyond to make the learning experience special for everyone. It always makes us proud to see everyone in the school community take care of each other, so thank you for bringing our Writtle family together.

Easter activities

All classes have been busy enjoying a variety of Easter and Spring themed activities this week.  The warmer weather meant that Forest School children could bask in the sunshine while planting up pots and beds for the summer, and the children examined our donation of frogspawn before it goes in the pond! Thank you to Mrs Winsley and Mrs Stobbie for their wonderful Easter display this week (above)!

Reading over Easter

Your children's e-book libraries have been updated this week for use over the Easter holidays. Please take the opportunity to read with your child regularly.

Parking

We have received a complaint this week from a resident on Lodge Road whose driveway was blocked by a parked car. Once again can we please remind you to park with consideration for pedestrians and our neighbours.

Clubs and Forest School

The clubs timetable is now published so you can book places with our professional coaches from now onwards. The staff clubs can be booked via ParentMail when we return for the Summer term. We have emailed parents of those children having piano lessons so please ensure payment is made when we return as the tuition begins on the first day back. Foxes and Squirrels will have Forest School lessons next term. For health and safety reasons, please ensure your children have wellies and long sleeved tops with trousers for these sessions, even in hot weather. 

Wishing you all a relaxing break, we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 23rd April.

Best wishes,

Mrs Wilson & Mr Taylor

Home learning

Home Learning Passports

Please try to complete this half term's passports and email any work or photos to parents@writtleinfantschool.com.

Year 1 Home Learning Passport - Spring 2 2025

Year 2 Home Activity Passport - Spring 2 2025

Spelling Practice

There is also some spelling practice for Year 1 and Year 2 below.

Year 1 Spelling Practice: Spring 2 2025

Year 2 Spelling Practice - Summer 1, Week 1

Topic Maps

We have also published our topic maps for the this half term, so you can see what the children will cover in all areas of the Key Stage 1 Curriculum.

EYFS Tapestry Challenge

While there is no set challenge this Easter, we'd like to see any photos of your adventures and anything you get up to. Maybe a photo of you reading somewhere unusual.

PTA Update

Easter Egg Hunt

If you’ve ordered your Easter Hunt maps online before 10am on Thursday 3rd April, they will have arrived home with children today.  Don’t worry if you missed this though, you can still order online for collection during the Easter holiday.

The hunt is open from Monday 7th until Monday 21st April.  See your maps for details of treats and prizes! https://square.link/u/hw4ymUKh

Summer Fair planning meeting

Join us on Friday 2nd May, 2.20pm at the Infant school to find out more about plans for the biggest fundraiser of the year.  We’re looking for volunteers for planning, prep and on the big day – whatever your skill, however much time you can give, we’ll have a place for you!

Next up….

- Bag2School – clear out those wardrobes and get collecting your donations over the Easter holidays, ready for drop off on Friday 25th April.  Look out for your collection bag and full details coming home today!

Discounted tickets

Adventure Island tickets
We have just 5 discounted tickets for Adventure Island left, with dates now extended to the end of 2025 – but these are the last so when they’re gone, they’re gone, and they are still available during the Easter holidays.  Please allow 48 hours from order so we can arrange collection - get yours via the link: https://square.link/u/ZNuQtufZ

Discounted Barleylands tickets
The weather is improving, time to get out and secure your discounted days out!  Follow the link below to grab one of our limited discounted tickets, still available during the Easter holidays. Please allow 48 hours from order so we can arrange collection - get yours via the link: https://square.link/u/GoOZH0e5

Dates for your diary

Friday 23rd May – Inflatable Fun – our after-school celebration of the half term holidays

Saturday 28th June – Summer fair.  **Volunteers needed for this event!** Please email wispacharity@gmail.com if you can spare some time to join the team for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Free easyfundraising App-eal!

Since our newest supporters joined up in the Autumn, we’ve seen a big increase in the donations coming in.  Remember that it’s simple to set up, and means companies donate without any extra cost to you!  If you’re not already using this to shop online, please do download the app and sign up – follow the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/create-an-account

Keeping Children Safe

  • Thanks to those parents who have supported us in protecting the children’s privacy by waiting on the path by the main entrance until 3pm.
  • Emergency contact details must be up to date. Please email us at parents@writtleinfantschool.com if your details have changed.
  • Any food brought to school must not contain nuts or egg-based foods (e.g. egg mayo, scotch egg, omelette etc.).
  • We all have a duty to safeguard the children in our care. If you have any concerns about a child, please contact the school, the Chairs of Governors (if your concern is about a member of teaching staff), or the Essex Child and Families Hub on 0345 603 7627.

Highlights of the week

EYFS

What a wonderful term all the children have had. They have all worked so hard in all areas and it is amazing to see all the learning coming out. Have a lovely rest at home children and enjoy your time with your family.

Year 1

This week we have been learning about why Christians celebrate Easter and made a story map to help us write some of the Easter story. We have also made Easter cards.

Year 2

We've had a great last week in Year 2 with lots of Easter filled activities: creating and writing Easter cards, making edible Easter nests, writing Spring shape poems and more! We also enjoyed the sun on Wednesday and went out to play a year group game of 3 Tees Cricket! Have a great Easter all, you deserve a rest!