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Chadwell Primary School
December 2014
Issue 6
Dear Parents and Carers,
I find it hard to believe that I have already completed my first term at Chadwell. I have no idea where that
time has gone but I know that it has been a very busy term: a weekend away with Year 5 & 6 pupils to
Kingswood; Bike mobility week; bikers breakfast; Anti bullying week; the Big Shift week which concluded
with the serving of hot chocolate on the Friday; most year groups boarded coaches to embark upon a
school visit; the Armistice Day concert; the choir performing at another school and a home for elderly
residents; our own sea of poppies on the school fence which made it into the local press; 2 Christmas
concerts performed by Key Stage 1 and the Early Years; 2 pantomimes performed at school; the Christmas
parties; the Christmas bazaar that was organised by the PTA and was well attended by parents; and
while all this has been happening I’ve even found the time to meet and greet parents in the playground
most afternoons and develop a new school website.
But the thing I have enjoyed the most about my first term has been getting to know the children. Their
warm welcome has really helped me to settle in very quickly as their new Headteacher at Chadwell.
Many of them have been extremely patient with me while I learn their names and have appreciated that
this is not a small task when there are over 500 names for me to learn. But I look forward to continuing
with the mammoth task of learning their names in the spring term and finding out more about them.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful holiday, and Happy Christmas for those of
you who celebrate. I look forward to seeing you all in the spring term.
Mr. Walker— Headteacher
Gold Children for November
WELL DONE goes to our “Gold Stars” who achieved the highest behaviour award
in school; we are very proud of them:NAM Hasan Gul, NPM Maya Bektas, Tanmayi Belide, RD Ehsaan Uddin, Jai Nassa,
Kai Georges, Kelsey McVicar, Raunak Ali, RG Funmi Sadiq, Kian Allen, Poyraz Demirci,
Timmy Benett, 1A Danyal Shahzad, Eshal Faheem, Jade Puholy, 1B Alisha Ali, Imaan
Butt, Jeevan Rai, Keyaan Razzique, Laveen Sahib,Nafisah Akhtar, Vinay Thakur, Yasmine Reid-Khan, 1M Daniella Omodele, 2O Reece Potey, 2S Alatin Boa, Beauxyeux
Kejem, Demi Azeez, Halima Ali, Obiajulu Ubenyi, 2W Aimee Dudman, Cameron Tennent, Demi
Azeez, Krithikha Sriranganathan, Leo Blackie, Neruban Kunaseelan, Zabrina Appiah, 3A
Ash-leigh Grant, Dorian Monney, Gursimran Dhillon, Jaskirat Gill, Lavannya Ilakiyavarathan, Lino
Nshimba, Manveer Gojal, Shahfay Umer, 3L Jevan Ubhi, Juhaim Blake, Saaf Riaz, Farhan Ali,
Shannayah McCollin-Egede, 4H Aaron Suthakar, Ikram Sikdar, Jaya Chandel, Katelyn Tennent,
Kieran Mann, Munisah Blake, Raees Nair, Lara Mosuela, 4K Amaan Ansari, Harleen Raja, Ilias
Mohmed, Lukas Matson, Minahil Qayyum, Narmin Mohamed, Saiba Hossain, Saanvi Dommata,
5L Heeba Alam, Rutendo Machiri, Tobi Matuluko, Yusuf Ahmed-Khan, 5P Hassan Sohail,
Owen McGing, Khairun Abubaker, 6K Benjamin Wheeler, Muhammad Sohail, Neha Sabbineni,
Ridwan Busari, Vedeesh Kota, 6L Aleem Shabbir, Amaan Vakil, Gabriela Malinauskaite,
Jaylece Brewster, Lakshman Krishnamurthy, Mhathumai Shadanandan, Reece Fince and
Rowan Beleverstone.
Chadwell has a brand new website!!!
Over the last few months we have worked hard develop a new website that
reflects our school community and showcases what we do at Chadwell . Our
address is still the same:-
www.chadwellprimaryschool.co.uk
so make sure you check it out and let us know what you think.
A fond farewell
It is with great sadness that Chadwell will bid a fond farewell to 3 members of staff at
the end of the term.
Mrs Hunter has decided to take early retirement and focus on her other interests in
life. She has been a dedicated member of the school team for 21 years. Her departure will be
greatly felt across the school and we wish her the best of luck for the future.
Mrs Wade has been a Midday Assistant at the school for many years. She too has decided to
retire and focus on other interests. Chadwell wishes you all the best in starting the next chapter
of your life.
Miss Gourmley has been at the school for 4 years, arriving as a new teacher, and is now
moving on to greater things as she embarks in a new role leading a staff team in the Early Years.
I know that she will miss her class as much as they will miss her. Good luck Miss Gourmley in
your new role.
Packed Lunch consultation
This month, Miss Cohen, Miss Gourmley and the School Council held a
packed lunch policy consultation with parents to discuss how the school
would like to further encourage children to adopt
healthy eating habits. Lots of parents came to the two
sessions and were able to share their opinions and also taste a few healthy
snacks! We have heard the views of our pupils, our staff and our parents
now and the packed lunch policy is in development so watch this space for
updates.
Christmas Bazaar
This year’s Christmas bazaar was a great success. The PTA worked
hard to organise this event. All their hard work and effort paid off as
they managed to raise a grand total of £712.03. I would like to thank
all the parents who came in and helped.
Parent Forum
Many of you will be aware that I have been hosting a Parents Forum
for the last few months, on the first Friday of each month. The
meetings enable parents to have a platform to discuss with myself
matters of school improvement. Several parents have brought to my
attention that it is difficult for them to attend meetings during the
school day, due to work commitments. Therefore, I would like to suggest hosting an after school
Parent Forum starting at 4.45pm. As with the morning meeting, there will be no crèche
facilitates for school aged children but toddlers are welcome. The meeting will be held on a
Thursday evening. I will trial it for a term to see what the uptake is like. So for your diary, the next
Parent Forums will take place on Friday 9th January at 9.15am with the Road Safety team and
on Thursday 15th January at 4.45pm, to discuss league tables and how to understand them
within the wider context.
Chadwell Primary School
High Road
Chadwell Heath
Romford. Essex
Telephone: 0208 590 1242
Fax: 0208 598 8990
Email: [email protected]
PTA
Spring Term Dates for your Diary
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5th Jan: school closed—INSET day
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6th Jan: Start of the Spring term—school open
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6th-9th Jan: Road Safety Week
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9th Jan: Parent Forum starting at 9.15am
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12th Jan: PTA meeting at 9.15am at school
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15th Jan: Parent Forum starting at 4.45pm
The school would like to
thank the PTA for all of
their hard work and
support this term in setting
up the Christmas Bazaar as
well as organising the food,
drink and gifts for the
Christmas parties!!
THANK YOU!!!!!