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Heathcoat Primary School
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Aspiring to achieve our best: moving forward together!
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Newsletter | 25th March 2024
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Parking
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Over the last week we have had several complaints from Queen Street residents regarding how parents are parking during school drop off and collection. Please can we remind parents to park considerately and safely, this includes not parking on double yellow lines or in the middle of the street.
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Menu Change
Please note that on Thursday 28th March, the lunch choices will be:
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Vegetarian: Quorn Dippers & Chips
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Allergen Main: GF/DF Fish Fingers & Chips
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Allergen Vegetarian: Veggie Burger & Chips
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Pudding: Easter Biscuit or Pip Organic Lolly
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Some parents have already pre-ordered meals for the 28th March. Please make any amendments to the choice once you have spoken to your child/children.
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We are proud to have celebrated World Downs Syndrome Day today by wearing odd socks.
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Exmoor Challenge
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Last Thursday, Miss Higginson and Mrs Soper took 14 Year 6 children on a thirteen mile walk as part of their training for the Exmoor Challenge. They all arrived to start at 8:15am at Lowdells car park at the far end of the Grand Western Canal and walked the whole length of the canal. The wonderful weather, helped keep spirits up as the children learnt how to read and orientate their maps to the landscape and work as a team. Looking forward to next walk to Bickleigh!
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Holy Week
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Year 3 and 4 have been learning about the importance of Holy Week and Easter for Christians, this half term. We have learnt about what happened to Jesus on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We have explored why Good Friday is called this even though it is a sad day. Last Friday, we welcomed Reverend Humm into school to talk to us about how Christians celebrate the various days in Holy Week.
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Spring garden open day
Our Eco Committee had a lovely time at the Spring Garden Open Day at Blundell's on Thursday 21st March. They completed a senses game, which they found rather challenging! They made biodegradable plant pots and planted seed in them, which we will be looking after and planting in the summer term!
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Supporting Children with SEND
Internet Matters have a great range of guides and advice hubs available for parents of neurodivergent children including connecting and sharing online, online gaming and more.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection
Safeguarding and Child Protection Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all child protection concerns need to be acted on immediately. If you are concerned that a child may be at risk or actually suffering abuse over the school holidays, please contact MASH (Devon County Council multi agency safeguarding hub) who are available to discuss your concern and advise 0345 155 1071. Miss Higginson will be checking her emails periodically over the holidays so please also share any concerns with her, but please consider there will not be an immediate response.
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You can also contact the police on 101, 999 (if an emergency) or via the online form.
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World Autism Acceptance Day
In April each year, organisations around the world, including charities and the United Nations, get together to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. This year, the aim is to create a world in which autistic individuals are fully supported, championed and celebrated.
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At HPS, we are celebrating Autism Acceptance Day on Friday 19th April. We would like the children to come to school wearing colourful clothes - as many different colours as possible per person! The message of this is that differences are welcome, valued and accepted. During the day, we will explore what it means to have autism and how we can help autistic people to feel comfortable and accepted.
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The Max Card
The Max Card is the UK’s leading discount card for cared for and looked after children. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission.
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Best Attendance
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Classes with attendance over 97% - FSA, 1B, 2P, 3/4CB, 3/4CP & 5K
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Diary Dates
World Autism Acceptance Day - Friday 19th April
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Term Dates
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Last day of Spring Term: Thursday 28th March
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First day of Summer Term: Monday 15th April
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May Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May
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Summer Half Term: Monday 27th - Friday 31st May
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Last day of Summer Term: Friday 19th July
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Heathcoat Heroes
The children below have all reached the very top of our learning behaviours and expectations system last week.
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1B - Isaac & Migle 2P - Empathy 2G - Dexter
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3/4CB - Rosie 5F - Riley & Isabel
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6ST - Amelia R 6S - Kaitlyn M, Kobi, Martha & Jake
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Absence reporting email
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If your child is unwell, please contact the school office by 9.15am by telephone (01884 252445) or email (attendance@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk), on each day that your child is absent. Please could we ask that you include the child's name, class and reason for absence (i.e. sickness). If no contact is made, we will follow our attendance procedures and a member of senior leadership may visit your home address.
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Are your contact details up to date?
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Please advise the office of any changes in your contact details by emailing admin@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk
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