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Keep up to date with all the latest Sunny Bank news!
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Our new video - A World of Pure Imagination
Thu 28 Mar 2024 -
Miley Joe reads his Literacy
Wed 27 Mar 2024 -
Mrs Dadd is moving on to a new adventure
Tue 26 Mar 2024I am writing to inform you that, Mrs Dadd will be leaving us at the end of this term as she has decided to focus her teaching in a different area.
We are sad to see Mrs Dadd leave. She has been part of the journey of Sunny Bank Primary School and welcomed so many of our nursery and reception children into our school over the years on the start of their educational journey.
I know that you will all want to join me in thanking Mrs Dadd for her significant contribution to the learning of all of our children over the years and in wishing her well on her onward journey.
I am pleased to also inform you; that Miss Michel will be returning as EYFS leader to take over as main class teacher for Acorn class after Easter. Miss Michel is an experienced leader who has taught at Sunny Bank previously. She has worked with Mrs Dadd this year in our Early Years setting, knows our children well, will ensure that the high standards of education that we expect within the Island Learning Trust will continue and that our children will thrive and make excellent progress.
Miss Michel will be job sharing with Mrs Harland. Mrs Harland has taught in EYFS at Sunny Bank and is a very experienced Early Years teacher. I know that you will join me in welcoming both teachers to our school.
We have been putting plans in place to ensure this strong continuity of teaching and I wanted to ensure that the forward plan was firmly in place before informing parents.
Both Miss Michel and Mrs Harland will be outside the EYFS at the end of the school day today, for parents who haven’t already met them. Please do come and say hello.
If you have any questions around this, please do speak to me or a member of our SLT.
As always, I thank you in advance for your understanding and your support as partners in our children’s education.
Mr Allen
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Parents Easter Open Afternoon
Mon 25 Mar 2024I am delighted to invite parents to this terms parent open afternoon on Wednesday 27th March 2024. This terms activities will be planned around Easter activities and creating some spectacular Easter bonnets.
We are inviting parents to come in and take part in a craft workshop in your childs class to create some Easter bonnets for our bonnet parade on 28th March 2024. It is a fantastic opportunity to join in some fun activities with your child and we encourage as many parents as possible to attend.
For the Easter bonnet making, parents will be able to enter the school at 1.30pm via the side gate where parents will then be shown to the children’s classrooms. For those who have more than one child in the school we ask that the time is split between siblings and that the parents visit the youngest siblings class first. Teaching Assistants will guide the adults to the other sibling’s classes when required.
Parents will be able to take their children home from 3pm and will be required to sign them out with the class teacher. For any children whose parents are unable to attend the normal school end time will apply.
Please do not worry if you cannot make it this time, the children will still be able to create a bonnet in class with their friends and staff or you can create your masterpiece at home to bring in.
On Thursday 28th March is our bonnet parade. The children will be showcasing their magnificent designs to the whole school and a competition will be taking place. There will be a prize for the best bonnet, one in each class. Unfortunately, there will be no parents at the parade, but we will be sure to take as many photos as we can.
As always, I thank you in advance for supporting the school as partners in our children’s education. I look forward to seeing you all on the 27th March.
Kind Regards
Mr Allen
Head of School
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Video - Our Forest School
Sat 23 Mar 2024 -
Pupils visit art exhibition
Wed 20 Mar 2024Each class has been immersed in creativity today at Murston Heart with a visit to Sioux Peto's captivating Lost Landscapes exhibition - her talent is truly inspiring! Our pupils were enchanted by her art and deeply engaged in thought-provoking discussions with the artist herself.
For more info on the exhibitions being held by the 'Murston Heart Associated Artists' at Murston Heart please visit:
https://www.murstonheart.org/#whatson
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Book of the Week
Wed 20 Mar 2024Our Book of the Week:
Superworm
Julia Donaldson
Quiz No. 224880
Superworm is a hero to his friends. But who will save Superworm when he falls prey to the wicked wizard lizard?!
We have multiple copies available in our library.
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Parent Consultations
Mon 18 Mar 2024Parents evenings are a chance to discuss the progress that your children are making academically and in all other areas of development. These conversations are a vital part of our partnership in helping our children achieve the best they can and ‘be the best they can be’. It is important that all parents attend a meeting with their child’s teacher to discuss their success and how we can work together to best support their development.
Our parent consultations will be held Tuesday 16th April 3.30pm-6pm and Wednesday 17th April 3.30pm-7pm. These meetings will be held in the main school hall, and time slots are strictly limited to 10mins per appointment. If you have more than one child, please leave a 10-minute gap between appointments. Please log on to your Arbor account to book a slot. The appointment slots will open tomorrow Tuesday 19th March at 10.am. If you have any problems booking an appointment, please call the school office.
We look forward to seeing you all at one of these appointments. If you cannot make one of these time slots, please speak to your child’s teacher who may be able to arrange an alternative day to see you.
As always, we thank you in advance for supporting the school as partners in our children’s education.
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Our latest Newsletter
Fri 15 Mar 2024 -
Science Fair
Thu 14 Mar 2024A HUGE thank you to all the amazing parents who joined us at the Science Fair! Your support and involvement truly made this event a success. We are so grateful for your help in fostering creativity and curiosity in our young scientists.
Let's keep inspiring future innovators together!
