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Supporting the children of Wideopen to be amazed, be brave, be original and be bold.
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Mrs Gemma Robertson - Headteacher
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Headteacher's Message
We've had a lovely start to the new term with lots already happening in school, including trips, sponsored walks and a football fixture. We have a bank holiday, a training day, transition days to new classes, a residential to Ford Castle and another round of Greenfield’s Got Talent to name a few, so please read the Newsletter carefully to keep up to date.
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Muddy Bairns
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Our Muddy Bairns children have been doing lots of exploring; getting very muddy in Forest School and Nursery enjoyed a fabulous trip to the farm this week.
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The Greenfields Way
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At Greenfield we pride ourselves in delivering an outstanding curriculum full of varying opportunities to enhance the children's learning.
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Across the school our children have been bug hunting, watching caterpillars grow, sculpting in art, toasting marshmallows round the fire...
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experimenting in science, representing in maths, looking at how germs spread and modeling with clay. I think you'll all agree that Greenfields is a fun and exciting place to be.
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Sponsored Walks
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All of the children across school have enjoyed taking part in the sponsored walk this week and what a brilliant job they all did. Thank you so much for supporting the children to raise money for their big summer trip. Year 6 still need to complete their walk but already the children have raised a staggering £1516.14. We are completely blown away.
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We also held a movie night and Easter disco, raising £320.80 from movie night and £330 from the Easter disco.
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As you all know we look for opportunities to raise money for school in order to provide enhanced opportunities for the children. Thank you for supporting us to achieve this.
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Distance Learning Courses in north Tyneside
North Tyneside are currently offering a range of Distance Learning Courses free of charge, that provide you with the chance to explore new interests, enhance your skills, or delve deeper into your areas of expertise - all from the comfort of your own home. Courses are centred around children and young people, health and social care and business services.
To learn more about the Distance Learning Courses and to see the full list of available programmes, please visit the website at https://skillsnorthtyneside.org.uk/ or contact them directly at 0191 643 2288 or via email at curriculum.support@northtyneside.gov.uk.
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Important School Dates:
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IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS - please do not book holidays or organise appointments at this time:
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Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May Y6 SATS Week
Weeks Beginning 3rd & 10th June Y4 multiplication check
Week Beginning 10th June Y1 Phonics Screener
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SPORTS DAY - Thursday 27th June
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Pre-school & Nursery: 2pm
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Monday 15th July-Wednesday 17th July
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Tuesday 16th July: 'Meet the Teacher' 2.30pm
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MAY HALF TERM: Friday 24th May 2024 to Monday 3rd June 2024
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Thursday 18th July 2024
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TRAINING DAYS - School is closed to all pupils on
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Next academic year training days confirmed so far:
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Monday 2nd & 3rd September 2024
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BANK HOLIDAY - school is closed to all pupils on this day: Monday 6th May 2024
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We know the children of Greenfields are curious and we encourage this every day.
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Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her… Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before. But would she know how to get her heart back?
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In this moving story, Oliver Jeffers deals with the themes of love and loss with an extraordinary lightness of touch and shows us, ultimately, that there is always hope.
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Ready for the World Awards
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We love to celebrate the hard work of the children of Greenfields and we do this by awarding them with Ready for the World Awards that recognise hard work. So far tis half term the following children have received an award:
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Year 1: Adrian, Chloe, Dexter, Frankie, Layla, Georgia
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Year 2: Luke, Joshua, Elliot, Hayden, Hugo, Junior, Rose, Anjola, Bailey
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Year 3: Evie, Katie-Ann, Lennon
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Year 4: Amelia, Ella, Olivia, Rubi, Alfie
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Year 5: Chloe, Mason, Elsie, Evie, Hayden, Koah, Macey, Skyla, Sophia, Maia, Sophie, Theo, Destiny
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Attendance & Punctuality
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Attendance and punctuality really do matter.
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It is well known that good school attendance affects a child’s success in learning and helps to fulfil their potential and give a chance of a better future. Please take some time to read the parent/carer leaflet that was emailed to you this half term and take note of the number of hours missed learning that occurs when children don't attend school or when they are late for school.
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Please remember that if you are struggling to get your child into school, ring or email us; we will come to your home to help you to get your child into school.
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Register for Free School Meals
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Please check out if you are eligible to apply for Free School Meals and register even if your child is in Reception, year one or year two. This will ensure your child continues to get free meals in year three and the school will receive extra funding which is directly spent on supporting pupils.
The online form and eligibility can be found using this link https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/238/freeschool-meals or you can go to the North Tyneside Council website and search for free school meals.
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SEND Coffee Morning
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On Thursday 9th May 9.15am-10am, Mrs Wilson and Mr Lumsdon are holding a SEND Coffee morning focusing on transition. Transitioning to a new class or school can be difficult for our SEND children so we'd like to set up an open discussion about ways in which we support your child in school and how you can support them at home. Rachel Smith and Kate Holmes from North Gosforth Academy will also be joining us to discuss the support they offer in terms of transition to the secondary school.
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SUMMER HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY
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Does your child love to perform?
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If so, join Whitley Bay Playhouse for a week filled with acting, singing and dancing with an opportunity to appear alongside their professional cast in the Little Mermaid. Sign up for their Little Mermaid summer school here:
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Auditions will be held on Saturday 1st June / Summer School will be 29th July - 2nd August.
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Follow us!
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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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