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TRINITY WEEKLY BULLETIN - week commencing 3rd February

Whole School Updates

Cost of school meals

Oxford County Council have just advised us that they will be delaying the price increase on school meals until 1st April. They had previously advised that it would come into effect from 1st January. We would like to apologise for any confusion caused by OCC.

Prices on Schoolgateway will be updated from the 1st February to revert back to £2.58 for KS2 paid meals. Please note that from 1st April the price for paid meals will be £2.93. Please contact the school office if you would like a refund for any overpayments made on school meals in January. Please note this change does not affect those on UIFSM or FSM.

Fundraising for new play equipment with Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist

Gymnast Steve Frew will be visiting our school on Friday 14th February and he is inviting all children to take part in a fun exercise circuit. EVERYONE should come to school on Friday 14th in PE kit and trainers please. Classes will take part in the exercise circuit (activities are differentiated for all abilities and ages) followed by an assembly where children will hear about Steve Frew's life and successes. 

The children thoroughly enjoy playing on the play equipment we were able to put in place last year, but they want more! Please help us raise funds for more large outdoor equipment or a trim trail. We have an online fundraising page where you can register, donate and download sponsorship forms. For more information, please watch this Video

Large play equipment is incredibly expensive, but it lasts a long time. We desperately need as much help as possible to provide our children with more large outdoor equipment or a trim trail ensuring they are active, imaginative and developing their balance, coordination and agility. We hope everyone will get involved and help us raise as much money as possible for the children to really benefit at playtimes.

Fundraising for new play equipment via Swimarathon

Another way to support the fundraising is via the Swimarathon. We raised almost £800 in the January Swimarathon (sponsorship money is still coming in), and we have another Swimarathon in March. If your child is interested, please sign up via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE-LRnmjY0IR9lMb1eBA-YU-6xKO77qkC2bhuZ_nfNpybvlQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Parking on double yellow lines

A small number of parents continue to park on the double yellow lines outside of school. This causes traffic congestion, risk to children crossing the road and great annoyance to our neighbours. Should the school or local residents of Vicarage Road need an ambulance or fire engine, it would be impossible with the gridlock that this type of parking causes. 

Daily absence reporting

If your child is unable to come to school because they are unwell, please inform the school office by emailing office.3254@trinity.oxon.sch.uk and it is helpful if you also copy in your child's teacher via their class email address. Alternatively, please call 01491 575887 before 9.00am giving your child's full name (including surname), class and reason for absence. 

Healthy snacks

Please can we remind parents and carers to only send children to school with healthy snacks and packed lunches. Please avoid items such as crisps and chocolate bars.

Children's Mental Health Week - 3rd to 9th February

The theme for this year is “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself” promoting children, young people and their families to “embrace and build self awareness” by developing resilience and nurturing strong connections with others. For more details please visit: Children's Mental Health Week website

Energy Show

Henley Town Council is organising an Energy Show at the Town Hall on Saturday 8th February from 10:00am - 4:00pm. It's free to attend and is to make residents aware of ways to reduce energy bills and to showcase renewable energy. 

February Half Term Tech Camp

Next Thing Education who run our after-school Tech Club are running a Tech Club in February Half Term, from 9am - 4pm at Queen Anne's Prep School (RG4 6DX). For children aged 5-11 year who are interested in STEM. For more details CLICK HERE

Indoor Cricket

Henley Cricket Club are offering an INDOOR winter nets programme at Shiplake College on Saturday afternoons for girls and Sunday afternoons for boys. All are welcome, from complete novices to aspiring young stars. For further details please scroll to the very end of this Bulletin to see the flyer with contact details.

Parent & Carer Survey

It's not too late to share your thoughts on Trinity School by CLICKING HERE. The survey will close at 12 noon on Monday 10th February.


Dates for your diary

Children's Mental Health Week
All Day
From 03 Feb until 09 Feb
03
February
Yr 6 Swimming at Gillotts Leisure Centre
9:00am – 12:00pm
07
February
Mayor of Henley Bronze Walk - morning only
All Day
11
February
Steve Frew, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist for gymnastics visiting school
All Day
14
February
Term ends - 3:15pm pick up
All Day
14
February
Half Term
All Day
From 15 Feb until 23 Feb
15
February
Return to School
All Day
24
February
FOTS Secondhand uniform sale
3:00pm – 3:30pm
25
February
Bags2School (TBC)
9:00am – 12:00pm
28
February
World Book Day
All Day
06
March
Henley Youth Festival (information only)
All Day
From 08 Mar until 16 Mar
08
March
Comic Relief
All Day
15
March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (for information only)
All Day
From 17 Mar until 23 Mar
17
March
Parent consultations
All Day
From 26 Mar until 27 Mar
26
March
NHS Vision screening (Reception only)
All Day
01
April

Early Years (Reception)

No updates this week


Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Football at Rupert House - Year 2's

Year 2 pupils have been invited to take part in a football festival at Rupert House. Please see separate email sent 30th January and please sign up by CLICKING HERE by 13th February. Parent volunteers are needed to walk the children. Please email Dahl@trinityprimaryschool.org if you are able to help Mrs Evans.

Head lice

We have head lice in KS1! Please check your child's hair for head lice and treat as appropriate. You will need to repeat this process until all lice and eggs are gone. 


Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

No updates this week


Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6)

Year 6 walking / cycling to school

In response to complaints received, please can we remind parents that it is your responsibility to make sure Year 6 children walk or cycle to school safely, if you choose to allow them to be unaccompanied by an adult. Concerns have been raised about Year 6 pupils crossing roads while looking at their phone and also doing cycling stunts when they perceive there are no cars.

Forest School

We are pleased to tell you that it is the Year 5 and 6's turn for Forest School after half term (w/c 24th Feb) and your child will be taking part on the following day:

Monday - Palmer (Year 5)

Tuesday - Rundell (Year 6)

Thursday - Zephaniah (Year 5/6)

Please note that we will be going outside whatever the weather and it is important that children are dressed appropriately for safety, comfort and warmth.  Arms and legs must always be covered to protect from scratches and bites.  On their Forest School day, please can your child come into school wearing their Forest School clothing.  These should be clothes suitable for outdoor activities that you won’t mind getting muddy.  Please could they also bring in waterproof trousers/dungarees and wellington boots in a named bag.

Clothing List for Forest School - (please ensure all items are named)

  • Jacket/coat 
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Wellington boots
  • Long-sleeved top/jumper
  • Long trousers/leggings/tracksuit
  • Warm socks/hats/scarves/gloves

Sessions are run by a trained Forest School Leader and at least one other adult.  Once again, we will be looking for parent volunteers to support the sessions between 1:00 -3:10 (or even part of that time) and, if you are able to help, we would really appreciate it.  Further details about this and how to sign up will be sent out shortly.

For further details please visit https://www.trinityprimaryschool.org/forest


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