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Dear Parent/ Carer,

 

Anti-Bullying Week Monday15th November – Friday 19th November 2021

 

We are taking part in Anti-Bullying Week this term between Monday 15th and Friday 19th November.

 

Anti-Bullying Week helps our school to shine a spotlight on bullying and get involved, take action against bullying and raise awareness in our school.

 

This year the theme is 'One Kind Word'. Pupils in every year group will be engaging in activities to learn more about the meaning of bullying, the different types of bullying, the effect it has on others and what to do if they or someone they know is getting bullied. This is in line with this half term's PSHE unit of Celebrating Difference

 

We will end the week with 'Odd Sock Day' on Friday 19th November.

 

This is to celebrate we are all different. Children can bring in £1 for charity.  There is no pressure to wear the latest fashion or buy expensive costumes. All your child has to do to take part is wear odd socks, it could not be simpler! The rest of your child's school uniform should be worn as normal.

 

Please see our school website for further details on this issue.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Mrs Turna – PSHE Lead

Dear Parents/Carers

We wanted to take the opportunity to introduce the Diversity Team who are supporting staff and pupils at Lake Farm Park Academy to embed diversity, inclusion and equality into all parts of the school curriculum.

 

The team includes: Mrs Turner, Mr. McElwee, Ms. Peerwani, Mrs. Bambra, Miss. Punia, Miss.

McMenemy, Ms. Gray, Ms. L’Olive, Ms. Patel, Ms. Kanith , Mrs. Adams, Miss. Issac-Simon & Mrs. Golley.

 

LFPA recognises how important and necessary it is for every pupil and member of staff in our school community to feel safe, confident and respected.  The school is committed to ensure every pupil and member of staff is appreciated, recognised and a valued member of The LFPA Community. We will continue to create a culture of belonging and celebration, so everyone feels safe, confident and seen, regardless of their academic abilities,  race, gender,  culture, heritage or religion. 

 

We are also be reaching out to you as parents and carers where we hope to collaborate and discuss your thoughts about diversity, inclusion and equality at Lake Farm Park. If you have any recommendations for children’s books, please let us know.

 

 

Kind regards,

 

The Diversity Team

 

Dear parents/carers,                                                                                        This week is the Times Tables Rockstars England Rocks competition. It started on the 8^th November 2021 and finishes on Thursday 11^th November 2021 at 7:30pm. It would be great if you could support your children with this at home.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for children to practise their times tables while competing against other schools and against other classes at Lake Farm Park Academy. There will be prizes too!

 

Please do support your children with this.

 

Yours sincerely

Mr. McElwee - Maths lead

Dear Parents / Carers,

As stated in the last newsletter, this week Lake Farm Park Academy will be celebrating culture week. All children across the school will be participating in a range of different activities to explore different cultures. To mark the end of the week all the children are invited to come in on Friday 5th November 2021, dressed up in their national cultural clothes or wear the colours that are on their national flag. Please discuss with your child the country that their families originate from, the language, foods, dress, etc; and the countries that they have focused on that week in class. They will have the opportunity to share their knowledge with their class.

 Yours sincerely

 Ms Buttar

Principal

Dear Parents / Carers

We will be participating in the McMillan fundraising this year. Please can you make a cake/cupcakes donation on Friday 24th of September 2021. Can you send this with your child in the morning when you drop them off. Cake sale will be held at the end of the school day in the main hall. Entry will be through the Breakfast and After school club gate.

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, is a day to not only enjoy one of the world's favourite beverages but also make a difference by helping to raise money
for people facing cancer.

Many thanks

Miss. Dickerson

Pupil & Families Liaison Worker

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

As part of our English lessons this term, we will be watching short clips of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (PG) alongside reading the original text by J. K. Rowling. This is to support the children with their understanding of the characters and the exciting plot of the book we are reading.

 

Thank you for your continued support this academic year.

Miss McMenemy, Mrs Golley and Ms. Gray.

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

In Reception this half term our topic is “All about us”. Children are sharing information about themselves, their families and friends. As a part of our learning we would like children to bring in a family photo, which they can talk about with their friends and teachers. Can children please bring in these photos on Monday 20^th September 2021.

 

Thank you,

 

Reception Team.

Dear Parent or Carer,

We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

 

We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

 

The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 10 days.

 

The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.

 

What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19

 

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for a PCR test (the normally available test type) and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119. 

 

All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 10 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.

 

Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

 

The household isolation period includes the day the first person in your household’s symptoms started (or the day their test was taken if they did not have symptoms) and the next 10 full days. This means that if, for example, your 10 day isolation period starts on the 15th of the month, your isolation period ends at 23:59 hrs on the 25th and you can return to your normal routine.

 

Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.

 

If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.

Household members staying at home for 10 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community

 

If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.

 

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

 

• a new continuous cough
• a high temperature
• a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

 

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.

 

How to stop COVID-19 spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19

 

Do

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

 

Further Information

Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

 

Yours sincerely

 

Mrs. H. Buttar

Principal

Dear Parents / Carers

 

On Friday 14th May 2021, we are inviting children to participate in Pyjamarama, a special day dedicated to the importance of storytelling and reading for fun. The more children think that reading is fun, the more they will want to do it independently.

 

Children will be taking part in an enjoyable reading activity on the day. At the same time, we shall be asking pupils to bring in £1 for charity to help provide books and support to help get all children started on their reading journey. There will also be a competition on the day, a chance to win a book and receive a special Pyjamarama sticker.

 

We look forward to all enjoying a day in pyjamas on Friday 14 May to enjoy reading and help others too, so remember to get your clean PJs out and bring a £1! 

 

Your children's teachers will tell your children more on the day.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Ms. Gray

English Lead

Dear Parents / Carers

 

 

Dear Parents / Carers

Please click on the link to view the special lunch menu on the 20th May 2021

https://www.lakefarmpark.academy/lunch-and-special-menu/