.Life Bus workshops

• MyHealth Asthma Workshops

  Tue 02 May 2023

  MyHealth Asthma Workshops 

   

  MyHealth are running FREE Asthma workshops for parents/ carers who have children with Asthma. These sessions are run by the Hillingdon Hospital asthma nurses giving you the chance to learn from health professionals and to ask them questions directly. Some of the content included in these sessions is: 

  • Asthma attacks 
  • Asthma triggers 
  • Inhaler techniques
  • Asthma action plans 

   

  The workshops are run online using ZOOM and you can register your FREE place HERE.  Current session dates are: 

   

  • Monday 15th May  
  • Monday 6th June 
  • Monday 3rd July 

   

  All sessions are from 4 - 5 pm. 

   

  You can contact the MyHealth team on tel: 01895 543 437 or email: nhsnwlccg.myhealth@nhs.net. 

   

  Paediatric Asthma Poster (PDF) [259KB]

• Year 1 Weather Workshop

  Fri 28 Apr 2023

  Year 1 had a weather workshop where we travelled around the world, experiencing weather in the desert and artic. We learnt about how animals adapt to their climate. It was great fun.

  

• The importance of excellent attendance

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  Education is a legal requirement for all children of compulsory school age and it is therefore the legal responsibility of every parent/ carer to ensure their children receives the education they are entitled to. Parents/ carers who send their children to a school have an additional legal duty to ensure their children attends that school regularly. This means that their children must attend the school every day it is open except in a small number of circumstances such as when a child is ill.  

   

  This is because excellent school attendance is vital to all children’s current and future success. As a result, the school aims for all children to have 100% attendance or an attendance rate no lower than 95%. Attendance below 95% can have a negative impact on children’s learning and progress. 90% would be a good score in a test but it is not a good rate of attendance. Children who have an attendance rate of 90% miss one day of school every two weeks. This adds up to a lot of missed learning: 

   

  • 19 missed phonics lessons 

  • 19 missed reading lessons 

  • 19 missed writing lessons 

  • 19 missed mathematics lessons 

   

  This can create big gaps in children’s learning which can make future learning more difficult. This is why it is essential parents/ carers send their children to school every day so they do not miss out on this vital learning and the opportunities education can provide.  

   

  Due to the importance of excellent attendance, the school does not authorise any term-time leave or holidays. It is essential that parents/ carers book holidays outside of term time. Parents/ carers who take their children out of school for a holiday will be issued with a Holiday Penalty Notice which can be up to £120.00 per parent/ carer resulting in fines potentially totalling £240.00.  

   

  The school will always endeavour to support parents/ carers with their children’s attendance and to overcome any issues they may be experiencing related to school attendance. Parents/ cares can contact Mrs Holland, Mr Howell or Mrs Virdee if they require any support in this area.  

• Year 2 African Drumming workshop

  Thu 20 Apr 2023

  The children and teachers enjoyed an African drumming workshop to introduce their new topic of 'Kenya'. They all had a turn at playing different types of beats on the drums and put together a class production. They learnt a lot about African culture telling stories through music and art.

  

• Year 2 Olympic Festival

  Wed 19 Apr 2023

  Today, some Year 2 children had the opportunity to go to Barnhill High School to take part in an 'Olympic Festival'. They played a range of sporting games where they could develop their agility, coordination and balance. They all enjoyed themselves and showed great sportsmanship. Thank you to Barnhill for hosting the event.

  

• Newsletter - Spring 2

  Thu 30 Mar 2023

  Click this link to access the Spring 2 newsletter.

• Attendance winners - Spring 2

  Thu 30 Mar 2023

  Well done to our attendance winners for the Spring term. Bronze certificates were handed out to children who achieved 100% for Spring 2 and children received silver certificates who had 100% for the whole of the Spring term. They were entered into our attendance raffle and a winner selected for each year group. Don't forget to come to school everyday in the Summer term for a chance to be entered into the next raffle!

  

• Year 1 Visit from Father Wheeler

  Thu 30 Mar 2023

  Thank you Father Wheeler for visiting our Year 1 children to talk about Easter!

  

• Year 2 visit to St Mary's Church

  Mon 27 Mar 2023

  Today, children enjoyed a visit to the local church, St Mary's. They recapped their learning about Easter and looked at artefacts in the church. Father Wheeler was impressed with the children's knowledge of the Easter story and how Christians celebrate Easter.

  

• Activities and Food programme during the Easter holidays in Hillingdon

  Fri 24 Mar 2023

  Bookings for Hillingdon’s Easter Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) programme have now opened! 

   

  Through our programme of free healthy food and fun activities, children and young people can develop new skills, take part in creative and physical activities, learn about food and cooking, and enjoy a nutritious meal each day. 

   

  Our holiday programme is open to school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. 

   

  Activities this Easter include: 

  • Learn to ride a bike or develop your cycling skills
  • Football, Cricket, Basketball and multi-sports
  • Parent and child cookery sessions 
  • Dance, drama and arts programmes 
  • Multi-activity camps 
  • Remote Control car racing
  • Coding activities 
  • SEND activity camps
  • Specialist music and drama programmes for asylum/refugee children

   

  View our webpage Easter HAF programme - Hillingdon Council where you can find out more about HAF, check out the Easter programme offer and find booking information.  

   

  If you require any help or support, please contact the HAF programme team via HAFProgramme@hillingdon.gov.uk or 01895 277881.