Squirrels Heath Infant School

Another great way that we can. Each help the environment!

MAKE SURE YOU SAVE ALL OF YOUR CHOCOLATE TUBS THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR!

Greene King pubs are running their Tub2Pub recycling campaign, and they’ll be taking them in from 1st January 2024. But things get even better - they’re also doing this to raise a heap of cash for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Tens of millions of these tubs are bought every year, so don't let yours go to waste. Find your nearest drop-off point at tub2pub.co.uk/tub2pub/

IMPORTANT: Please remember to remove all of your unwanted, abandoned, unloved Bounty bars from Celebrations tubs first before having them over. This will save Greene King a lot of time. Thank you.

Reception have enjoyed learning some new sounds in phonics over the last couple of weeks. They have started to learn their special friends - two letters that make one sound. They enjoy being teachers and teaching each other the sounds. The cold weather has given the children the opportunity to explore ice and they have been working out how to break the ice up to free the toys trapped below!
The children in France Class have been playing hairdressers and taking turns to do each other's hair. Jigsaws are also a current favourite in Reception. The children have been working together to fit the pieces together and enjoyed seeing what picture they have made.

This week in Singapore class we have been writing stories about witches. The children were encouraged to sequence their stories to ensure they made sense. We also looked at using a wider range of conjunctions to make our writing sound more interesting. These included because, so but and or.

We also looked at aerial maps of the Tower of London and the children created their own maps. Yassine and Autumn then made a Lego model of their map and labelled it.

Madagascar Class had a great time on their recent trip to Hylands park .

Singapore class have arrived at the Tower 😊

Fiji class are having fun at the Tower of London 👍

Thank you everyone £175 raised for Children in Need today 😊

Children in Need non uniform today . Wear something that makes you feel happy 😃

This week the children in Reception have been learning about Diwali and how people celebrate it. They also looked at some rangoli patterns, then had a go at making their own. Lots of children have been creating pirate treasure maps and using them to help find treasure in the outside space. The children were also lucky enough to have a session outside with Premier Sports this week where they got to play lots of games

A reminder that Squirrels Council will be selling reflective badges and zip clips for 50p each from Tuesday next week.

Brazil Class have arrived at The Tower and are having a great time!

Brazil class had a great day at the Tower of London today. Lots to learn , a ride on the train and fantastic behaviour 👍

Reception have had another busy week this week. They have been learning about Remembrance Day and why the poppy is important. They made poppies and put them onto a wreath. These are now hanging in the hall. They also learnt about why we celebrate with fireworks on Bonfire Night and explored fireworks in a variety of different ways. The children enjoyed making their own firework pictures.
The children also enjoy following their own interests during independent learning time, and in France Class this week the children have really loved making their own menus. As soon as one person made one, everyone wanted to!

Week commencing 20th November is National Road Safety Week. To help us all stay safe when we are walking, scooting or cycling now the evenings and mornings are getting darker, our Squirrel Council will be selling reflective zip clips and badges. These will be 50p each and will go on sale from 20th November.

A plea from our Year 2 Book Monitors…please look after our reading books! Many are being returned in such a bad condition that they cannot be used again. Just one book costs over £4 and with school budgets being so tight we cannot afford to keep replacing them. We know that sometimes accidents happen and can’t be avoided but please look after them when they are in your care.

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So much available for families at Havering’s Children Centres!

🎃Booking is now open for our groups starting on Monday 30th October 🎃

Please email [email protected] to book a place. Please be aware that due to high demand for the groups, we are only able to book each individual family onto one block of sessions at one children’s centre.

To register with the children’s centres, please follow the link below. www.havering.gov.uk/childrenscentres

On Friday morning India class enjoyed a lovely walk in the sunshine to Hylands park. They talked about the different types of trees and collected lots of leaves to bring back to school. They also looked for evergreen and deciduous trees. However, it is fair to say that the highlight of the trip was watching the park maintenance staff chopping branches from a large tree. The children watched from afar and were very impressed by the man who had climbed all the way to the top! A big thank you the parents/grandparents that came along to support the children.

The Reception children have settled in well again after the half term holiday. They have enjoyed using the giant polydron pieces to help turn themselves into robots. We have also had music on in the outdoor area with lots of budding performers singing along and playing instruments.

Canada class had a lovely morning walk to Hylands Park. They talked about the seasons and signs of Autumn. They discussed the trees and which were evergreen or deciduous. The children now know the difference and should be able to explain this to you !
They even spotted a 🐿️ !
A big thank you to those parents that came along to support the children .

With the weather getting chillier this is handy to know . Also do not forget that we have our own kids coat swap in school. Just ask a member of staff 👍

Havering's ‘Warm Coats Initiative' is back at libraries across the borough this autumn and winter.

Rainham, Hornchurch, Romford, Upminster, Harold Hill, Gidea Park, Harold Wood and Collier Row Libraries are all open to receiving warm coat donations for children and adults as part of an initiative that gives anyone who needs it, the chance to pick up a warm coat for free.

Please call the library before bringing in your donations. For library details please visit https://orlo.uk/mY3DK

Make sure your pupils enter the competition, for a chance to attend the final held at Buckingham Palace!

Competition closes Friday 10 November 2023 at 8pm. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to: bbc.in/3tkbQfF

Places where the children can eat for free or for £1 😊

Cookie and Candy will be back after half term! If you would like to take them for a Weekend Walk all you have to do is write or draw a picture telling Mrs Leung what you would do on your Weekend Walk. Remember that it has to be active to get your name on the wheel.

We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the TfL Travel For Life Gold award. This award recognises the outstanding efforts we have made in promoting safe, active and responsible travel in our school community. Thank you to everyone who has been involved, every small action makes a difference - if you have ditched the car in favour of walking or scooting to school, or maybe you have taken Cookie or Candy for a Weekend Walk, these things and many others have contributed to this achievement. A special shout out to last year's Travel Team for working with Mrs Leung on this last year, Squirrel Council can't wait to continue to build on their success this year.

Our new Squirrel Council! Our Councillors will be in post until Christmas. They are excited to be putting their learning about looking after our world into practice in school. They will also be running Be Bright Be Seen after half term.

Official NHS guidance on child illness and school absences .

Is my child too ill for school? Find out when it's best to keep your sick child at home and when it's OK to send them to school or nursery.

Well done to our Squirrels 🐿️ community for the hard work that has gone into this year’s first Family Homework projects .It’s not too late to join in .

A REMINDER HAPPY SCHOOL BAGS TOMORROW 🫡

GET AUTUMN 🍂 READY - WITH HAPPY SCHOOL BAGS CLOTHING COLLECTION

THURSDAY 12th October

They take the following:

✅ Adult and children's clothing
✅ Paired Shoes
✅ Fashion accessories
✅ Handbags, Belts,
✅ Hats, Scarves
✅ Jewellery, Perfumes

​​​Please ensure that all items placed in the bags are in good REUSABLE condition.

The following are not accepted:

❌ Dirty, damaged, wet clothes
❌ Uniforms
❌ Underclothing
❌ Toys, Books, DVDs
❌ Duvets, Pillows,
❌Household linen,
❌Carpets, Blankets, Curtains
❌ Bric-a-Brac

This is a great way to have a clear out and raise money for the schools

Bags can be dropped off on the morning of Thursday 12th October. At the infants gates. The cameras to Salisbury Road will NOT be turned off. So please ensure you do not drive down the road during the restricted times

Thanks
FOSHS TEAM

Weekly Attendance winners India 🇮🇳 Class 100%
Well done to you all and extra play on Monday !

Year 2 did it ! 500 Jumps for Amos. It’s not to late to donate ! Link in comments

THIS THURSDAY!!

GET AUTUMN 🍂 READY - WITH HAPPY SCHOOL BAGS CLOTHING COLLECTION

THURSDAY 12th October

They take the following:

✅ Adult and children's clothing
✅ Paired Shoes
✅ Fashion accessories
✅ Handbags, Belts,
✅ Hats, Scarves
✅ Jewellery, Perfumes

​​​Please ensure that all items placed in the bags are in good REUSABLE condition.

The following are not accepted:

❌ Dirty, damaged, wet clothes
❌ Uniforms
❌ Underclothing
❌ Toys, Books, DVDs
❌ Duvets, Pillows,
❌Household linen,
❌Carpets, Blankets, Curtains
❌ Bric-a-Brac

This is a great way to have a clear out and raise money for the schools

Bags can be dropped off on the morning of Thursday 12th October. At the infants gates. The cameras to Salisbury Road will NOT be turned off. So please ensure you do not drive down the road during the restricted times

Thanks
FOSHS TEAM

Absolutely blown away with your donations £10.578 so far !!
Year 2 are doing amazingly with their Star Jumps so keep up the support all !

Year 2 are looking forward to jumping for Amos next week. Please consider supporting them and adding to the fund that will create a musical 🎵 space for all pupils.
£9838 raised so far! Can you help us reach out £10.000 target ? Please keep sharing 😊
Have a good one Squirrels 🐿️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Mighty-Mossy?utm_id=107&utm_term=KBQKMK4nJ

Year 1 and 2 parents it’s our Reading Workshop tomorrow at 2.30 pm 👍

We are recruiting for Midday Supervisors! Please apply here:

Havering Schools Squirrels Heath Infant School is a happy and caring community where all are valued and supported to be the best they can be. We promote a love of learning, develop creative thinking and recognise the interests of our pupils through high quality learning experiences carefully tailored to meet each un...

You have done it ! £10.008 raised 😊 Thank you 🙏

Year 2 are looking forward to jumping for Amos next week. Please consider supporting them and adding to the fund that will create a musical 🎵 space for all pupils.
£9838 raised so far! Can you help us reach out £10.000 target ? Please keep sharing 😊
Have a good one Squirrels 🐿️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Mighty-Mossy?utm_id=107&utm_term=KBQKMK4nJ

Are you eligible ?? Take the time to check and please share with friends or neighbours

Applications are now open for the October half-term School Holiday Meal Scheme.

There’s no need to apply if you’ve previously received funds and are still eligible.

Parents and carers should check the claims criteria on our website as they may now be eligible to make a claim or to claim for an additional child. To find out more and apply, visit:
https://orlo.uk/ofOVK

Year 2 are looking forward to jumping for Amos next week. Please consider supporting them and adding to the fund that will create a musical 🎵 space for all pupils.
£9838 raised so far! Can you help us reach out £10.000 target ? Please keep sharing 😊
Have a good one Squirrels 🐿️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Mighty-Mossy?utm_id=107&utm_term=KBQKMK4nJ