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Year 2 pedestrian training
Tue 28 Jun 2022Our Year 2 children have been developing their pedestrian crossing and road safety skills through discussion and practise.
Children practised holding hands and walking safely along a pavement, keeping a safe distance away from the kerb. We discussed the correct steps to take before deciding to cross a road safely using the green cross code procedure as a helpful tool to refer back to.
Whilst walking, children were encouraged to point out potential hazards and also appropriate crossing places like zebra crossings. We discussed when it may be necessary to cross where obstructions (such as parked cars) can stop you from seeing the road clearly. For crossing between parked cars, children were taught how to check the parked cars were not about to move off. It was then demonstrated to them how to position themselves so that their feet were inline with the car wheels for a good view of the road but not too far out into the road, then using the green cross procedure to safely cross the road.
After much discussion and learning children were able to identify safe places to cross and were able to independently cross roads safely.
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Nursery Sports Day
Tue 28 Jun 2022What a fabulous Nursery Sports Day!
We were absolutely delighted to see so many parents/carers come to watch and support their child in sports day after what seemed like years and years of no parents on school events. All nursery children and parents/carers tried their best and displayed great sportsmanship.
Well done everyone and thanks for your feedback below;
“I was so impressed with how organised the event was, thank you”
“It was nice to see my daughter do the activities and she had fun”
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Playday Event
Mon 27 Jun 2022Hillingdon Council is happy to announce the return of our Playday Event at Hillingdon Athletics' Track on the 3rd August from 10:00-2:00. This is a free event and this year we will be offering a range of activities including soft play, a Bouncy Castle, arts and crafts, story times, a puppet show for the under 5s, an Inflatable slide, BMX and football shootout for children from 5 to 10 years.
We hope that you will be able to join us for the day. You are welcome to bring a picnic or food and refreshments will be available to purchase as well. Please note there is very limited parking at the leisure centre.
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Message from Public Health - ensuring your child's vaccines are up to date
Mon 27 Jun 2022Make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations
Vaccinations provide protection against serious illnesses. Recent news reported the virus which causes polio has been detected in London and there have been confirmed cases of measles in a neighbouring borough. It is important to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or contact your GP if you don't think your child has had all their vaccinations. You can find out more about which vaccines are given to children here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
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Reply from Her Majesty the Queen
Mon 27 Jun 2022As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, children from Minet Nursery and Infant School wrote to our Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. We are so honoured that we have received a reply from Her Majesty the Queen. She liked our messages and pictures!
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Year 2 Handball Taster Session
Fri 17 Jun 2022The year 2 children enjoyed a half an hour taster session of Handball. They learned different types of throwing and catching to use in the game as well as how to shoot in Handball. They were fantastic!
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Uniform Ordering Deadlines
Fri 10 Jun 2022Brigade, our school uniform supplier, have released deadlines for ordering.
If you would like the uniform to be sent directly to school, please order by Wednesday 15th June 2022 and it will arrive in school before the end of term.
If you would like the uniform to be sent directly to you, please order by Friday 22nd July 2022 and it will be delivered to you before the start of term.
For more information and links to their website, please click here.
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NHS Webinar - Should I get my child vaccinated against COVID-19?
Tue 07 Jun 2022Upcoming webinar – Should I get my child vaccinated against COVID-19?
Friday 10th June 2022, 1.30 – 2.30pm
To help carers, guardians and parents decide what’s best for their children, the NHS in London is partnering with the Department of Education and the National Network of Parent Carer Forums to answer questions and give expert advice on the COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.
Register now: https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/upcoming-webinar---should-i-get-my-child-vaccinated-against-covid-19
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Newsletter - May 2022
Mon 06 Jun 2022Click on the link below to access May's newsletter:
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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/#/.
