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Dance Wright – Annual Show

The KS2 children who attend our dance clubs on a Monday with Dance Wright, got the opportunity to take part in their annual show. One group performed a dance to a medley of Michael Jackson songs and the other performed a marvel themed dance. They performed twice at a proper theatre – the Clarissa Farr Theatre, Herts. I have heard that the children performed brilliantly and were magnificent – confident, smiley and behaved beautifully.

Ofsted Report

Last week I received the draft Ofsted report. Unfortunately, I cannot share this with you yet. I expect the final version of the report (which will then be made public) any time now.

Infant Show

The infant show this term was fabulous. The children spoke, sang and danced beautifully. The scenery was superb. We hope that all the infant parents enjoyed it. Every child had a small part to play but together as a team they make up a lovely show. My personal thanks go to the KS1 staff – teachers and all of our teaching assistants for their hard work putting it all together. The show really brought a well-known children’s book to life – albeit our own version of the Katie Morag story! The singing and dancing was joyous and whilst the Year 2 children had the speaking parts, the Year 1 children supported the show with their wonderful singing and dancing.

Badges

As per our uniform policy – The only badges permitted to wear at school on school uniform are badges given out by the school e.g Council badges and birthday badges if children want to wear these on the day of their birthday. No other badges should be worn to school.

Letting our School Hall

Over the past couple of years we have been letting out our school hall at weekends for all kinds of events including parties. We also hire the hall out after 6pm on weekdays for clubs and groups e.g Karate. All lettings are booked through a company called ’Sharesy’ If you would be interested in having a birthday party in the school hall you can book this through the Sharesy website. Booking can include the main hall, the dining hall, the Astro ball area or the playgrounds. If you would be interested in hiring a part of the school for an event you can go to: https://www.sharesy.com/v/holly-park-primary-school

Read Together in Class

On Monday next week (29th May), parents are invited to come into school with the children to read. The session is from 8.45am to approx. 9.15am. Parents are welcome to read to children or listen to children read a book to you. Children love to read and share books with adults. The teacher will direct you with what to do. If you have more than one child you will need to decide which class to go to as there will only be time for one class. We hope that many of you will be able to visit.

Attendance

Whole school attendance for the last week of term was 96% Well done to Y4 Mulberry Class with the best attendance at 100%.

Dates

Monday 29th April Read together in class
Wednesday 1st May Y1 trip to Alexandra Palace linked with transport
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday
Monday 13th May Y6 National test week
Thursday 16th May PTA Bags2School day
Thursday 16th May PTA Discos
Friday 17th May Copthall Athletics
Monday 20th May Y6 Residential
Friday 24th May Y5 PTA cake sale