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Somers Park Primary School Malvern Vale Primary School

Executive Headteacher: Mr. Chris Hansen BEd (Hons) NPQH Head of School: Mr Byron Williams BEd (Hons) NPQH

Somers Park Tel: 01684 572949 | Web: somerspark.com | Twitter: @Somerspark1 Malvern Vale Tel: 01684 574497 | Web: malvernvale.com | Twitter: @MalvernVale

Dear parents and carers,

The last week has really shown what a fantastic and supportive parental community we have at Somers Park and Malvern Vale. An excellent parent workshop last Friday (report later in the letter), and then at the weekend, to have such a committed team of helpers sort out our school pond was just amazing. A special thanks to those volunteers who turned up to undertake this enormous task, leaving our pond area almost ready to be used by our pupils.

Malvern Vale Chinese New Year

Malvern Vale Chinese New Year celebration

Earlier in the week, children at Malvern Vale engaged in a brilliant Chinese New Year celebration. They had a banquet, made decorations and did a fantastic dragon dance. The children had a wonderful time and enjoyed working together with friends in both classes.

Join our team Mercian Educational Trust are looking for an Estates Caretaker/

Handyperson, to support the running of the sites (Somers Park, Malvern Vale and Great Malvern), with a focus on health and safety and buildings maintenance. For more information, the full advert is included later in this letter and an applicant pack can be found here: http://metacademies.co.uk/Vacancies-within-MET

Year 4 visiting the synagogue

Year 4 Synagogue visit Yesterday Year 4 had a really interesting and enjoyable visit to the synagogue. Here’s what they had to say…

‘The Synagogue was a great experience, especially seeing real Torah scrolls.’ Alfie 4JB

‘We couldn't believe how large the Torah scrolls were.’ Ryan & Lydia 4JB

‘I especially liked that she explained what happened in the Synagogue and others all over the world.’ Tabitha 4CD

‘I found it interesting how men and women had different parts to sit in.’ Austin 4CD

‘I learned that the Jewish girls come of age at 12 but boys have to wait till they are 13.’ Elinor 4CD

http://somerspark.com/


http://metacademies.co.uk/Vacancies-within-MET

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Newsletter: Spring 3 Friday 24th January 2020


It’s all about talk! Using discussion strategies

in Year 6.

Year 1 Parent workshop Last Friday, it was lovely to welcome in Year 1 parents for a reading workshop. The fantastic comments below are just some of those we received on the parent feedback forms- thank you- this means a lot to the teachers who really value your support. Feedback from parents:

Class 1DM ‘I found it a great insight into how the children are taught to read and write.’

‘Very interesting, informative and engaging. Well-balanced reading activities for children and adults.’

‘Really good to see how [my child] is taught and to have him teach me.’

‘Such a great opportunity to see what [my child] gets up to in his class and to gain tips to improve his reading.’ Class 1JR

‘Found it was really supportive on what I need to do at home with [my child].’

‘It was great to see how to work in partnership to read together, to see the process as used in school.’

‘Very good and enjoyable, with a sense of humour.’

‘Really enjoyable and inclusive. Lovely to see how [my child] learns.’

‘Very good. Great seeing your child in the class environment. Some good tips and advice to take home.’

Tweet of the Week Have a lovely weekend,

Best wishes, Chris Hansen

Attendance matters

Attendance has dipped a little bit this week, although we know that we’ve had some illness in the school. Just below our aspirational 97% target, whole school attendance this week

is:

96.48%

Superstar classes with over 98% attendance this week are:

17.01.20 – 23.01.20

Class Attendance 3ER 100%

6ME 99.33%

1DM 98.28%

2LB 98.28%

4CD 98.28%

6AC 98.0%



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Spring Term 2020 Dates

Date Event

Monday 27th January Y6 Boosters start

Tuesday 4th February Y2 Guide Dogs visit in school

Friday 7th February Y4 Dance Festival @Dysons 9:30pm - 12pm

Friday 7th February KS2 Film Night

Tuesday 11th February Safer Internet Day

Tuesday 11th February SATs Information Evening for Y6 Parents 6pm-7pm

Wednesday 12th February Y3 visit to Smite Farm

Friday 14th February Zumba in Reception

Friday 14th February FOSP Cake Sale

Friday 14thFebruary Break for Half Term

Half Term

Monday 24thFebruary Term begins today- children return to school

Tuesday 25th February Belgium Parent Meeting @Great Malvern 2:15pm

Friday 28th February Y6 Worcester Wolves Basketball Game 6pm

Thursday 5th March World Book Day

Friday 6th March Y1 visit to Sudeley Castle

Tuesday 10th March Malvern Vale Class Photos

Thursday 12th March Class 5ZM Parent Workshop

Friday 13th March Y5/Y6 Netball and Football League @Dysons 4pm - 6pm

Tuesday 17th March Parents’ Evening 5pm - 8pm

Thursday 19th March Parents’ Evening 3:30pm - 6pm

Monday 23rd March Reception and Y6 Height and Weight Check

Tuesday 24th March 4CD Parent Workshop

Tuesday 24th March Malvern Vale- Reception height, weight and hearing tests.

Thursday 26th March Malvern Debating Competition for selected Y4/5 children

Friday 27th March INSET Day

Thursday 2nd April 4JB Parent Workshop

Thursday 2nd April Easter Bingo Night

Friday 3rdApril Break for Easter Holiday

Monday 20thApril Term begins today- children return to school

There will be additional dates added as we move through the term and on occasions some amendments. Please read the weekly newsletter, which comes out via email, to keep up to date with events of the term.



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