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PLANT A TREE FOR THE JUBILEE: BARRATT LONDON PLANTS OVER 600 TREES TO SUSTAINABLY CELEBRATE HRH
Fri 27 May 2022In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Barratt London has planted 687 trees across its developments in the Capital, including 241 trees at its Hayes Village development on Nestles Avenue in Hayes. The final tree at the development was planted with the help of pupils from Featherstone Primary and Nursery School, and Minet Infant and Nursery School, last week [17th May], as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) which aims to benefit future generations by enhancing and protecting our environment.
The children were on hand to assist with the tree planting for the QGC, which is a project to commemorate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service. The campaign was kickstarted by the Queen and The Prince of Wales over a year ago in March 2021, when the first Jubilee tree was planted in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Since then, a range of individuals and community groups have all been encouraged to “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” which can be logged on the QGC online map where it is publicly available to view.
Mr Thomas, ECO School Leader at Featherstone Primary and Nursery School, commented: “We’re always trying to find different ways to educate our pupils about their environmental impact, the tree planting ceremony has supplied a tangible experience on the benefits of tree planting for future generations. We have brought one pupil from each year group to encourage them to discuss the day with their classmates when they return”.
Mrs Bhambra, Year Group Leader for Year One at Minet Infant and Nursery School, added: “The children were excited to get some time outside in the sunshine to celebrate the Jubilee, which has been a subject we’re learning about in the classroom. It was lovely to be involved in The Queen’s Green Canopy which has benefitted so many areas across the UK.”
To commemorate the 241 trees which were planted at Hayes Village, Barratt London has placed a plaque next to one of the newly planted trees, highlighting to passersby the significance of the tree and its link back to the larger campaign.
For further information about the Queen’s Green Canopy, please visit https://queensgreencanopy.org/ or you can view the QGC map here https://queensgreencanopy.org/map-education-hub/qgc-map/#/.
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Jubilee Picnic
Thu 26 May 2022What an amazing afternoon it was! Thank you to all who attended our picnic, in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It was a fabulous turn out.
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Hayes Canal Festival 2022
Tue 24 May 2022The Hayes Canal Festival 2022 is taking place on May 29th. Click the link above to find out more information.
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee events in Hillingdon
Tue 24 May 2022https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/8660/The-Queens-Platinum-Jubilee
Click the link above to access information about a range of events taking place across Hillingdon for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. There are lots of events taking place at libraries which are listed across the borough including at Hayes End and Botwell Green libraries.
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Free school meals during May half term and the Summer holidays
Mon 23 May 2022Hillingdon Council will be providing food vouchers to all children entitled to benefit related free school meals during the May half term and Summer holiday periods. Further information is available on our website: Household Support Fund - Hillingdon Council
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Fostering in Hillingdon
Mon 16 May 2022Foster Care Fortnight 2022
Foster Care Fortnight (9th to 22nd May) is a national campaign which raises awareness and understanding about fostering and the positive influence it can have on young people's lives. The campaign hopes to build support for fostering, challenge stigma surrounding children in foster care and encourage more people to come forward to foster.
Hillingdon Council's fostering team is looking for people who can provide different types of fostering and is encouraging people to consider fostering or raise awareness among family and friends.
People from all backgrounds can foster, the minimum age is 25, and a spare bedroom is needed for any child fostered over the age of 2. We support and guide you in the fostering role and you receive a generous allowance, among other benefits.
Want to find out more about fostering?
Attend our virtual event on Microsoft teams:
Tuesday 17 May, 2 - 3pm
See link below for registration details:
Fostering information event (virtual) - Discover Hillingdon
'Drop in' sessions are being held at the following ASDA supermarkets & no booking needed:
- Monday 16 May, 10 am to 4pm, ASDA South Ruislip, Old Dairy Lane, HA4 9FY
- Friday 20 May, 10 am to 4pm, ASDA South Ruislip
If you think you could foster, please call the Fostering team on 0800 783 1298, email fosteringrecruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk or visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fostering
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RWI Phonics Drop-In Session (Reception)
Wed 11 May 2022A big thank you to all the parents/carers who attend our Phonics drop-in session today to learn more about how we teach the children to read using the Read, Write, Inc. scheme.
We have received some great feedback, not just from parents/carers, but also from the staff and children, who were excited to share their learning with you.
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Newsletter - April 2022
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Nursery 30 hours provision from September 2022
Mon 09 May 2022From September 2022, Minet Nursery School will be offering 30 hours provision. All children from the age of three are entitled to 15 hours per week in Nursery but some children may be entitled to attend the Nursery on the full time basis (30 hours per week) for free. To see if you are entitled for the 30 hours provision, please check your eligibility on GOV.UK. If you are eligible, you will receive an 11-digit code which you must give to the school. Once the school has received this code and the admissions process has been completed, you child will be able to start our Nursery when the 30 hours is available from September 2022.
If your child is not entitled to free 30 hours provision but you would like them to attend for 30 hours per week, you can top up their hours for a fee of £6.00 per hour with the first 15 hours being free of charge.
Part-time places will also still be available for children attending the Nursery for 15 hours per week in a morning or afternoon session.
Please contact the school for further information or to sign up your child to our Nursery on a full time or part time basis by emailing:
admissions@minetinfants.org.uk
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Year 1 Eid Performance
Fri 06 May 2022What an amazing turn turnout we had for our Year 1 Eid Performance! Thank you to all the parents and careers who attended the assembly. It was lovely being able to have you back in school for in person assemblies. The Year 1 children performed wonderfully and did an amazing job. Well done everyone!
