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Supporting the children of Wideopen to be amazed, be original, be brave and be bold.

Mrs Ele Dobson- Headteacher
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As we come to the end of the this half term we wanted to share with you some of the fabulous images taken of your children enjoying the great outdoors. Our outdoor learning curriculum has become all the more important to us at Greenfields in the last 15 months. When we surveyed the children, they have told us how much they love having the opportunity to work with their friends in our woodland space- there's always an adventure to be had!

As a school we know how important it is for our children to be outside in the fresh air; the skills they can develop and the benefits it brings are countless.

Its been lovely to watch the children learning without realising... and enjoying being children.
#theworldiswaitingforyou
#bebold
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Sports for Champions

This week you will have received a letter telling you all about one of the exciting events we have planned for the children during National Sports Week.

Together with Sports for Champions, we will be hosting elite gymnast Jaydon Paddock in school on 22nd June. Jaydon will be talking to the children about the importance of hard work and determination and supporting them to complete a sponsored fitness circuit.

If you would like to sponsor your child to complete the circuit, you can either pledge a sponsor on the form that came home with the letter, or donate on our crowdfunder page using this link.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/greenfields

Thank you!
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EARLY BIRDS- SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP

This Summer holiday we will be trialling a new Summer Holiday provision with Andy Cartwright.

26th July - 30th July
9:30am-3:00pm
Reception-Year 6 Discounted for Greenfields' children £50

9th August - 13th August
9:30am-3:00pm
Reception-Year 6 Discounted for Greenfields' children £50

23rd August - 27th August
9:30am-3:00pm
Reception-Year 6 Discounted for Greenfields' children £50

In addition, after the half term our Year 3 and 4 children will be accessing an afternoon of football skills on a Friday afternoon. Please make sure you wear your football kit.

For our Year 2 children there is the opportunity for an after school football session on Fridays, please contact Andy for further information.

andrewcartwrightfc.com/register
07568316487
andy@andrewcartwrightfc.com
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Ready for the World Awards

This week we say a very big well done to the following children who have earned themselves a Ready for the World award.
The children who gain these awards have demonstrated outstanding learning behaviours.

Harry in Reception for ~ be brave
Lennon in Reception for ~ be brave
Polly in Year 1 for ~ be brave
Megan in Year 3 for ~ be brave
Luca in Reception for ~ be bold
Joey in Year 3 for ~ be bold
Ava in Year 3 for ~ be bold
Kian in Year 4 for ~ be bold
Mia in Year 4 for ~ be bold
Daniel in Year 6 for ~ be bold
Ryan in Year 6 for ~ be amazed
Congratulations! We are very proud of you!

Infection control

Please help us by ensuring that you and your families are also helping us by accessing the twice weekly lateral flow tests (LFT) which are now available to all families and that if you are eligible to take up the offer of a vaccination please do so.

If you, your child or anyone in your household develops symptoms, please make sure you book a test and isolate until you have the results.

Please make sure you read carefully in the information that is included in the letter from public health that is being sent out to families today.

Thank you for your continued support, we have worked so hard together
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...be bold...

"Let the adventure begin..."
Where is your half term going to take you? Whether you're adventuring near or far, there's always an adventure to be had!
Share your adventure with us on our social media pages!
#bebold

@GreenfieldsCPS -Twitter
GreenfieldsCps - Instagram
Greenfields Community Primary - Facebook

~ you are capable of changing a situation... become the explorer of tomorrow ~
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Reading recommendation

"The Hobbit" J.R.R Tolkien

Is this the best adventure story ever written? If you haven't ever read it, or, had it read to you, why not over half term? It tells the magnificent tale of bravery and adventure beyond measure; a must read for every child and grown up at least once!
#bebold

Parking on Taylor Avenue

We are respectfully asking parents and carers to park with consideration in our local streets. Please do be careful not to block the driveways of local residents or to park on the footpaths.

Thank you for your support.
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After the very challenging 12 months we all have faced, I know some families may be looking ahead and thinking about holidays for the future- please see the school calendar with term dates for the academic year 2021/22. Please note the training days when school will be closed to children. We are respectfully requesting families not to book holidays during term time- they will not be authorised. I am sure that you would agree with me; it is really very important that your children are in school for the whole of the year.
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REMINDERS

Drop off and collection times - please make sure that you are keeping to your bubble stagger time for collection and drop offs.

Times are as follows:
Year 6, 5, 4 and Reception 8:45am - 3:05pm

Year 3, 2, 1
8:55am - 3:15pm

The 50p breakfast club begins at 8:15am- we will take children up until 8:30am, when the doors will be closed.

Contacting school - Please don't forget, there are lots of ways you can get in contact with school. Email is often the best and quickest way to resolve your query. We're here to help!

SEND contact information

For those parents and carers wishing to get in contact with Mrs Robertson, our SENDco, she can now be reached by emailing:
sendco@greenfieldsprimary.org.uk
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Payment for Trips and Visits

As you know we have some really exciting visits and trips happening for children towards the end of this term.

You are now able to pay for these using our cashless school gateway app.

If you would like volunteer to help on one of these trips please email our parents and carers email address with your availability. A big thank you to all those adults who have already offered to help!

...a message from the office...

Mrs Wilson is completing some training courses this term in the afternoons. If you are trying to get in contact with school please either leave a message and Mrs Wilson will get back to you or email the parents and carers email address.

Thank you.
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New School Badges

We are busy preparing your new badges to go home. We are hoping to get these to you straight after the holidays. If you
would like to purchase additional badge, you will be able to from the school office after half term.

Our uniform from September will be:
~Navy blue jumpers or cardigans with a school badge
~Pale blue polo-shirt
~Black or dark grey skirts, dresses or trousers
~Sensible black footwear

Our PE uniform will be:
~White polo shirt (you can choose to add a badge)
~Navy or black unbranded jogging trousers or shorts

The uniform with the logos already attached are available locally from Emblematic:
www.emblematic.co.uk/longbenton-store/gcps151./

Alternatively, the uniform with the logos already attached are available to order from Marks and Spencer from the beginning of June. There will be a promotional period between 27th June 2021 until 3rd August 2021 where parents and carers will receive a 20% discount.

http://www.mandsyourschooluniform.com/tyne-and-wear-yorkshire/greenfields-community-primary-school/prodlist_ct5459.htm?order=1&size=24

If you would rather purchase your own blue jumpers and polos and add the logos yourselves, they are readily available from the following shops:
Asda
Sainsburys
Matalan
John Lewis
Marks and Spencer

We can't wait to see the children in their new uniforms!

#theworldiswaitingforyou
Headteacher's blog can be found here

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Each class has its own twitter account where you will find regular updates about your child's classwork.
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