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Friday 18th November 2022

Messages from the Principal, Mrs Pelazza

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This morning, our school councillors were raising money for Children in Need. As they were doing so, I was talking to them about why many people were fundraising today. We then spoke at length about our half-term value: EMPATHY, and the importance of helping those who may not be as fortunate as ourselves. I cannot thank you all enough for donating to this very worthwhile cause.

I would also like to give a special mention to our Year 2 children this week. Whilst walking back from lunch, many of them wished me a lovely lunch and gave me a fantastic smile.

What a wonderful way to demonstrate empathy. Keep it up, Year 2!

SAFEGUARDING

Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are fast becoming a popular method of transport. However, many people are unaware of the law surrounding their use.

E-scooters are legal to own in the UK; however, they can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. It is currently illegal to use them on public roads, pavements, in cycle lanes and in pedestrian-only areas.

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A reminder please that children should not be riding them, or riding on them as a passenger, on any public road.

Have you updated your address, telephone number or email address since September?

If the answer is YES, please inform our school office.

Call on 01753 521888, email at post@phoenixinfants.uk or come in and see us!

Please also remember to return the data collection sheets we sent home recently.

ONLINE SAFETY TIPS:

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Remembrance Day

Thank you to everyone who was able to purchase one of the British Legion poppy appeal items. The SNAP bands were particularly popular!

Thank you also to our wonderful school councillors for helping to sell these items. They were very proud of themselves, as were we, and had a lovely time.

We are hugely proud to announce that we raised £337 for the Royal British Legion.

Well done, and thank you, to you all!

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Islamic Art Workshops

Our Year 1 children will be taking part in these on Friday 6th January. We are very much looking forward to being able to display their beautiful creations and share them with you all.

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Please click HERE to learn more about Islamic art!

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Thank you to Hadiya from Blackbird class for her wonderful drawing of the Diamond Mosque in Slough!

If your child would like to display their artwork/experiences in this newsletter, please let their class teacher know!

EYFS Coffee Afternoon

Thank you to all Reception parents who were able to spend Monday afternoon with our EYFS Lead, Miss Tait. It was so lovely to take the time to get to know one another and share moments since your children joined us.

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Our school Christmas lunch is taking place on Wednesday 14th December!

The delicious, festive menu can be viewed below and also on our website.

From next week, teachers will start asking the children whether they will be taking an option from this menu. Please could we ask that you talk to your child before Monday. The deadline for placing orders is 2nd December.

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ATTENDANCE

Well done to all parents/carers who have ensured their children have attended school regularly. You are supporting them to 'soar'!

This week Year 1 has the highest attendance of any year group across the school again. We are so proud of you!!

The class winners in each year group can be seen below.

All attendance expectations can be found on our website.

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RECEPTION CLASS WINNER

Well done to Magpie class who won the attendance trophy this week with 90%.

Keep it up!

YEAR 1 CLASS WINNER

Well done to Swan class who won the attendance trophy this week with 96%.

Keep it up!

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YEAR 2 CLASS WINNER

Well done to Buzzard class who won the attendance trophy this week with 98%.

Keep it up!

Late Collections

It is so important for children's well-being that they are collected on time each day.

A gentle reminder that classroom doors open at 3:15pm and close at 3:25pm.

If you are having problems collecting your child on time, please do arrange a meeting to speak to your child's class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. There are always solutions, and we are only too happy to help.

Most Improved Attendance Award!

On Friday 16th December, we will be holding a prize draw for the MOST IMPROVED attendance.

For your child to be entered, please ensure they attend school regularly.

If you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or Principal Mrs Pelazza (the school's Senior Champion for Attendance.)

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Children in Need Day 2022

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Thank you to everyone who was able to donate to this very important cause. We will update you on how much we have raised in due course.

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Our HEROIC Winners THIS Week:

Star of the Week	Teacher's Special Award	Class
Anbiya	Hasnain	Kingfisher
Bisma	Aarish	Heron
Taymur	Gurmehar	Swan
Arun	Hussain A	Buzzard
Tanvir	Amarveer	Eagle
Nikhil	Nuzla	Falcon

Our HEROIC Winners LAST Week:

Star of the Week	Teacher's Special Award	Class
Ihsaan	Ibrahim	Kingfisher
Elyza	Hamna	Heron
Suleman	Husayn	Swan
Omar	Kavya	Buzzard
Sibella	Sukhraj	Eagle
Faizan	Abdullah	Falcon

Our HERO HOUSE Winners THIS Week:

Winner	HERO House	Class
Ayesha	NHS	Kingfisher
Haddia	Police	Heron
Abraham	Police	Swan
Emaan	Police	Buzzard
Saba	Fire Brigade	Eagle
Sulayman	NHS	Falcon

Our HERO HOUSE Winners LAST Week:

Winner	HERO House	Class
Abshir	Fire Brigade	Kingfisher
Amber	Teachers	Heron
Ekamjot	Teachers	Swan
Almir	Police	Buzzard
Laiba	Teachers	Eagle
Wahab	Fire Brigade	Falcon

Winning HERO House THIS Week

Winning HERO House LAST Week

TEACHERS

FIRE BRIGADE

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Phoenix Infant Academy Follow

@BurlingtonFiles @nmwmt @SikhWarMemorial @BurlingtonFiles Thank you so much. I have just checked the play out. What an incredible life. A must see. (Kate - Principal.)

6 days ago

Phoenix Infant Academy Follow

Coming together to recognise the extraordinary efforts & sacrifice of all those who have served this country. From Charanpreet Singh Lall & Noor Inayat Khan GC to our Deputy's dad and Principal's RAF Officer mum. We stand shoulder to shoulder #poppy @nmwmt @SikhWarMemorial https://t.co/1nKCE7Xw8F

1 week ago

Phoenix Infant Academy Follow

This is one of our Year 1 girls. She aspires to be Prime Minister one day and is confident she'll make it. We are too. And we'd vote for her! @10DowningStreet @RishiSunak @TanDhesi #aspiregrowachieve https://t.co/2HD7cwIBsR

1 week ago

Phoenix Infant Academy Follow

Our EYFS children loving the @Kapla and @community_play blocks. The possibilities are endless! #blockplay #EYFS #Froebel https://t.co/45XrKNPswC

2 weeks ago

Phoenix Infant Academy Follow

A wonderful Diwali celebration this morning attended by parents, siblings, cousins, grandparents and more! Our staff looked spectacular and particularly enjoyed our parents' dancing! #Diwali #Diwali2022 #Deepavali #HappyDiwali #EYFS https://t.co/Hrzpv2vdjR

2 weeks ago

Dates for your Diaries

Parent IT Workshop

9:05am – 9:35am

November

EYFS Learning Celebration

2:00pm – 3:00pm

November