Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a wonderful week in school. The children have enjoyed the sunshine and experiencing more learning outdoors.
We have seen fabulous learning from;
Reception; Writing sentences about vegetables and their gardens, exploring the doubles of numbers,
Year 1; Halving numbers and writing their version of Red Riding Hood, looking at the artist Claude Monet for the topic of flowers.
Year 2; Looking at time (o'clock, half past, quarter past/to and 5 minute intervals), editing their first draft of Tiddler, practising athletic skills ready for sports day
Update for Year 1 Parents -Phonics screening check
Donations; you have been missing the wheelbarrow with the library books in. Unfortunately, we are running low on books and seeking some further donations. If you have any unwanted books in good quality condition, please drop them off at the office.
Celebrations
The class with the highest number of readers was Murphy with 86%
The class with the highest attendance this week was . . . . . Jeffers.
Staff celebrations
Mr Beniston completed his first marathon at the weekend, he participated in the Stafford Marathon and was cheered on by Miss Wood and Miss Hendrick.
Messages from the PTFA
Behind the scenes, the PTFA are putting together the final plans for the Summer Fair. Can you spare any time on 4th June after 3.15pm to run a stall? Or will you be coming to support the fair itself? Do you work for a company that could donate a prize for the raffle?If so, these are welcomed at the school office.
A reminder from Mrs Thoroughgood
You're Invited!
Parent/Carer Workshop – family dynamics/emotions
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Location: Heathfields Infant Academy
Time: 8:40am – 10:00am
- Arrival: Between 8:40am – 9:00am (after school drop-off)
- Workshop: 9:00am – 10:00am
If you wish to attend please complete the form;
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ttcrMsrjSe
Religious Education at Heathfields
At our school, Religious Education (RE) plays an important role in helping children grow into respectful, informed and compassionate citizens. RE is not about telling children what to believe. It is about learning to understand, to ask thoughtful questions, and to live well with others in a diverse society.
In RE, children learn about a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and non-religious beliefs. At Heathfields we focus our learning on Christianity and Islam. This learning encourages pupils to explore similarities and differences, challenge stereotypes, and develop empathy and respect for others. These skills are essential not only for school, but for life in modern Britain.
RE directly supports the British Values:
- Mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs
- Democracy, through discussion, listening and respectful disagreement
- Rule of law, by understanding shared values such as fairness and justice
- Individual liberty, by encouraging pupils to express their own views thoughtfully and safely
We understand that families may have worries or questions, particularly at a time when misinformation or fear around certain faiths exists in wider society. Our approach to RE actively challenges prejudice and Islamophobia, helping children recognise and reject discrimination in all its forms.
By learning about religions rather than avoiding them, children are better prepared to live confidently and kindly alongside others. We believe RE helps to build a school community where everyone feels respected and safe.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Working together makes such a positive difference to our school community, and we are grateful for everything you do to support the children.
Enjoy the long weekend with your families.
Mr Melloy
