Mountfield Primary School

24/11/2023

*ALL PARENTS/CARERS*

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28/02/2023

FORWARD PLANNING - A little bit of something for the easter break!

26/02/2023

*ALL PARENTS / CARERS*

Hope you've all had a great half term - here's what's happening this week but dont forget that TOMORROW is PJ Day 💤
We feel it is vitally important that school responds to the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria and we would like to raise funds by having a PJ day (or just non school uniform) on Monday 27th February. Children not in uniform should bring a minimum donation of £1 which we will collect and take to a reputable collection site. Please note that this is a CASH ONLY collection.

Whole School
World Book Day 🌏 It will be World Book Day on Thursday 2nd March.You are welcome to come dressed as a character from a book, you don't need to spend lots of money - home made costumes from what you already have are perfect! There are lots of ideas online for easy costumes!
Book Fair 📚 We will also be holding a FREE book fair after school from Tuesday 28th February - Thursday 2nd March every day after school. Come along to pick some FREE books to grow your home library!

Strikes ⚠️ Please be aware that there is a further NES union strike on Tuesday 28th February so can parents please keep an eye on school communication to inform which classes will be involved.
Attendance ✅ Please see attached attendance poster.
Free School Meals 🍎 If your work situation or financial circumstances have changed you may well be entitled to free school meals for your child. Please click on the link below to apply - it's very quick and easy to do (you do not need to do this if your child already receives FSM!) https://www.newcastlelea.org/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
Free School Travel 🚌 You can apply for a travel pass on the Newcastle City Council website: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/schools-learning-and-childcare/help-school-and-learning-costs/apply-free-school-travel
Consents ✔️ Please ensure that you have logged into Arbor and given consent for "GDPR 5". Without this consent on our system, children will not be able to access Seesaw which is your primary access to photos and information of what children have been up to in class, and also their class homework.

Nursery
New Outdoor Area ⛺ Over half term we are refurbishing our outdoor area. We would appreciate that equipment is left tidied away so that it remains set up for the day.

Reception
New Outdoor Area ⛺ Over half term we are refurbishing our outdoor area. We would appreciate that equipment is left tidied away so that it remains set up for the day.
Homework 📝 There will be no formal homework this week, however as part of our topic we are learning about different landmarks and places around the UK. We would love for any photos to be uploaded onto Seesaw of places your child has visited during half term.
Forest School 🦔 Reception had an amazing time at forest school this week and are excited to be back after half term. The dates for Reception are: Tues 28.2.23, Tues 7.3.23, Tues 14.3.23. Please ensure your child is wrapped up in warm and waterproof clothing including appropriate footwear (wellies if possible).
Outdoor Wishlist ✨ We are still collecting resources from our Outdoor Wishlist so please let a member of staff know if you have anything to donate.

Year 1
Well done Year 1 ⭐ Well done Year 1 for a fantastic half-term, we hope you have fab break and we can't wait to see you all back!

Year 2
Well Done Year 2 ⭐ We want to say a huge well done to our Year 2's for their fantastic work this half-term. Have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you all back on Monday 27th February.

Year 3
Newcastle Falcons 🏉 Year 3 will have the Newcastle Falcons coming in on Monday 27th February (first day back) during the afternoon to do practical rugby and work on healthy lifestyles. Please send in outdoor PE kit (joggers and trainers, etc).

Year 4
Newcastle Falcons 🏉 Just a reminder that on Monday 27th February (first day back), Newcastle Falcons will be coming in to do rugby with Year 4. Please can children bring in PE kits on Monday instead of Wednesday that week.
Homework 📝 Homework folders go out every Friday to be returned the following Friday.

Year 5
Walking Home/Mobile Phone Permissions📱 Please make sure you have completed a mobile phone / walking home permission form if you wish your child to walk home alone and/or have their phone with them to walk home.
Phones 📵 Phones must be handed in. If your child brings one to school without permission, it will be held at the office for a parent to collect.
Seesaw 💻 We have had a visitor in school this week - check Seesaw soon for pictures!
Rainforest Models 🐅 Thank you for the AMAZING rainforest models - they are incredible and such a good way to learn!
Homework 📝 Homework will be given out in folders from first week back - Tuesday given out, Monday hand in. Please take care of it and return it each week.
Reading 📚 Reading has slipped a little - please help us to keep your child on track by reading regularly with them at home.

Year 6
PE Kits 👕 Please remember that we have PE on Fridays.
Well done Year 6 ⭐ Well done for all your hard work this half-term.

15/02/2023

Good to know!

February Half Term 2023 - Kids Eat Free / for £1

Please check the establishment's Social Media for t&cs and timings before heading out and mention the deal on booking and ordering. Usually, it is one child eats free / for £1 per paying adult.

Find out more and the links to these deals in my Half Term Guide here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2019/02/whats-on-for-kids-north-east-february-half-term.html

🍎 Sohe, Jesmond - kids eat free Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm and all day Sunday with a paying adult.

🍎Beadnell Towers - kids eat free Mon-Sat 12noon-3pm with a paying adult.

* Umai Mi Newcastle - kids eat for £1 Mon-Fri before 6pm with a paying adult

* Twenty Twenty Newcastle - kids eat free (make your own pizza, popcorn/ice cream and drink) with the purchase of a 20" pizza (enough for 2-3 adults). Available for bookings 12noon-4pm Mon-Fri.

🍎Deep North , Tynemouth - selected £1 kids doughnuts and free babychinos.

🍎Dobbies Ponteland, Morpeth, Gosforth, Birtley & Stockton - free kids meal (breakfast or lunch) with any adult meal.

🍎The Owl Tree Childrens Cafe Newcastle - £1 kids meals & free entry for under 5s.

🍎Three Mile Gosforth - £1 kids meal when an adult purchases food/drink. All day Mon-Fri.

🍎 Red lion earsdon - 1p kids meal with every adult main purchased.

🍎George’s Fish Shack Newcastle - free kids meal with every adult meal purchased 20-24 Feb.

🍎Manzo Steakeria Bishop Auckland - £1 kids meal with every adult meal purchased. Tues-Fri 12noon-5pm.

🍎 Crab & Waltzer , Whitley Bay - kids eat free with a paying adult on 20, 22, 23 & 24 Feb.

🍎 Hinnies Restaurant , Whitley Bay - free kids main course with every adult main course purchased during half term

🍎The Falcon Prudhoe - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February.

🍎The Lion Sports Bar & Grill, Billingham - £1 kids meals with an adult meal Mon-Fri

🍎The Jolly Drovers Leadgate - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February

🍎The Inn Collection Group Pubs - kids eat free on Sundays 12noon-5pm with an adult meal purchased before 31 March.

Download a voucher and show on your phone. Valid at The Lindisfarne Inn , The Bamburgh Castle Inn , The Hog's Head Inn , The Amble Inn , The Kingslodge Inn , The Seaburn Inn , The Seaton Lane Inn , The King's Head Inn Northallerton Inn, The Commissioners Quay Inn and The Black Swan

🍎Chiquitos Eldon Square & Metrocentre - kids eat free with a paying adult Mon-Thurs. Sign up for email.

🍎Banyan Newcastle - kids eat free Mon-Fri with a paying adult before 6pm (see in restaurant flyers).

🍎The Northumbrian Piper - £1 kids meals Mon-Fri before 5:30pm with a paying adult.

🍎the poachers bar & kitchen Dunston - kids eat for £1 with a paying adult (weekdays - permanent offer) .

🍎Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle - kids eat free with a paying adult 17-27 Feb.

🍎Willow Farm Cramlington - £1 kids meals with an adult main, you need a voucher (via mailing list sign up).

🍎Asda Cafe - kids and over 60s eat for £1 all day, every day until the end of March. No adult spend required.

🍎Hungry Horse - kids eat for £1 all day on Mondays when an adult purchases a main meal (up to two kids per adult with this one).

🍎Pausa Cafe (Dunelm) - kids eat free all day, every day. One free kids meal with every £4 spent.

🍎 Sizzling Pubs - kids eat for £1 all day with an adult purchase. 13-24 Feb.

🍎Morrisons Cafe - kids eat free all day, every day when you purchase an adult meal for £4.49.

🍎Bella Italia Eldon Square, Metrocentre & Darlington - kids eat for £1 with every adult meal purchases, Mon-Thurs 4-6pm.

🍎Yo Sushi! Newcastle and Metrocentre - 1 child eats free when an accompanying adult spends £10 all day, every day from 13-24 Feb.

🍎IKEA Cafe - kids meals inc juice from 95p from 11am all day, every day. No adult minimum spend.

🍎M&S Cafe - kids eat free with a £5 adult spend. Available 13-24 Feb.

🍎Toby Carvery - kids eat for £1 when dining with an adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.

🍎Harvester - kids eat for £1 when dining with a paying adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.

+ Kids eat free breakfasts at most of the pubs/restaurants joined onto Premier Inns (permanent offer)

Find out more and the links to these deals in my Half Term Guide here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2019/02/whats-on-for-kids-north-east-february-half-term.html

13/02/2023

Half term activities!

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01/02/2023

ADVANCE WARNING!!
Red Nose Day is back on Friday 17th March. Get involved and make a difference to people here in the UK and around the world. You have the power to change lives.

Keep an eye out for more news nearer the time, but in the meantime we have set up a JustGiving page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rednoseday23-mountfield-primary-school

29/01/2023

Whole School
Training Day 🎓 Just a reminder that we have a Training Day on Friday 17th February, so children will not be attending school on this date.
School Meals 🍽 Please find attached to this email a copy of the menu of meals we will be providing in school this year. Next week will be Week 1.
Absences ❌ Please note that absences taken in term time without prior permission from the school may result in legal sanctions, this includes holidays. You could be issued with a penalty notice (fixed penalty fine) for each child or prosecuted. Children who fall below an overall attendance figure of 90% must also provide doctors evidence for illnesses that require time off, you will be notified by school if your child is within this category. If you have any questions or queries regarding attendance, please speak with the school office, Claire Godfrey (SENDCo) or Sam Hall (FSW). Many Thanks for you support in this matter.
Free School Meals 🍎 If your work situation or financial circumstances have changed you may well be entitled to free school meals for your child. Please click on the link below to apply - it's very quick and easy to do (you do not need to do this if your child already receives FSM!) https://www.newcastlelea.org/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
Free School Travel 🚌 You can apply for a travel pass on the Newcastle City Council website: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/schools-learning-and-childcare/help-school-and-learning-costs/apply-free-school-travel
Consents ✔️ Please ensure that you have logged into and given consent for "GDPR 5". Without this consent on our system, children will not be able to access Seesaw which is your primary access to photos and information of what children have been up to in class, and also their class homework.
Payments 💰 We are now a cashless school and require any payments to be made via the Parent Portal. Please ensure that you are regularly checking your Arbor accounts for any overdue payments. This can include trip expenses, club costs, and dinner money. You can speak to the school office if you are having any issues making payments via Arbor- we are happy to help! Alternatively, Arbor has extensive 'how-to' guides with detailed information for parents and carers using the platform, click on the following link to check it out: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/sections/201716749-Using-Parent-Portal-and-the-Arbor-App-as-a-parent

Nursery
Head Lice 🐜 We have had several cases of head lice in school recently. Please be vigilant and check your child's hair on a regular basis and please ensure that long hair is tied back when in school. For more information, please read the NHS guidance on head lice via this link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
Conjunctivitis 👀 We have had a few cases of conjunctivitis in Nursery. We kindly ask that you check for any symptoms your child may be experiencing. For guidance, please see the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/conjunctivitis/
Seesaw 💻 We use Seesaw to share pictures and information on what your child has been up to in class during the week. To access Seesaw you must first consent to "GDPR 5" via the Arbor app and then request a home learning code from your class teacher. If you have any questions about Arbor or Seesaw, please speak to Nursery staff or the school office - we are happy to help!

Reception
Head Lice 🐜 We have had several cases of head lice in school recently. Please be vigilant and check your child's hair on a regular basis and please ensure that long hair is tied back when in school. For more information, please read the NHS guidance on head lice via this link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
Vison Screening 👀 Reception will be having their vision screening on Monday 30th January. Please refer to previous communication on this for more information.

Year 1
Spelling Test ⭐ We want to say a HUGE well done to the Year 3's for their first spelling test this week - everyone did fantastically!
PE Kits 👕 Don't forget that PE kits are needed on Tuesdays.
Spelling Shed ✍ Just a reminder to go on Spelling Shed to complete your spellings at home.
Reading Books 📚 Remember to bring your reading books into school on your child's reading day.

Year 2
✍ Homework is given out on a Friday and must be returned by Wednesday. Please ensure that your child is completing their assigned work at home.
Reading at Home 🦉 Children need to read with an adult at home at least three times in a week.
Maps 📍 We have been doing some excellent map work in Geography and Miss Waters has been very impressed! Well done Year 2!

Year 3
Forest School 🦔 Just a reminder that Forest School is on Tuesday.
Segedunum Trip 🚍 Just a reminder to make sure you sign up for our Roman Trip to Segedunum on Monday 13th of February. To do this log into Arbor then go to Activities > Trips > Y3 Roman Trip to Segedunum and pay the £1.50 contribution fee which covers all travel expenses.

Year 4
The Great Fire of Newcastle 🔥 Year 4 have been learning all about the Great Fire of Newcastle this week, please see photos on Seesaw of all their amazing work!
Trip to the Baltic 🎨 On Wednesday 8th February, Year 4 will be going on a trip to the Quayside and Baltic, please see Arbor for more details and don't forget to sign up!

Year 5
Shadow Monsters 👹 We have been investigating shadows and animal classification this week - ask your child about their shadow monsters (photos to follow on Seesaw)!
Words ✍ We have been learning lots of new words too such as encrusted and gnarled - see how many your child can remember!
Reading at Home 📚 Please make sure your child is reading at least three times a week and writing in their diaries - It can be a book from home!
Tables and Spellings 📖 Please don't forget to keep practicing tables and spellings.
Rainforest Homework 🌴 Thank you to those of you who have already started or completed our homework task: Building a rainforest - they are looking amazing. Remember there are resources available from school. We will put photos on Seesaw soon!

Year 6
We will no longer be having PE on Thursdays meaning that PE will now only be happening on Fridays. Don't forget to bring your PE kits in!

19/01/2023

*ALL PARENTS / CARERS*
Some really useful information about Twitter here!

12/01/2023

*Future 2023 Reception Parents*
Just a reminder - the deadline to apply for a place in Reception 2023 is Sunday 15th.
To do this, click here
https://www.newcastlelea.org/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en

The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.

10/01/2023

Free skills café starting soon at Kenton library :)