Please take time to look through the resources contained in the “Post presentation parent pack” which is found via the following link https://www.breckfoundation.org/post-presentation . This was mentioned in the talk on Monday. It provides guidance on parental controls, signs of grooming and sources of help amongst other useful information. If you need paper copies, please get in touch.

On Thursday 18th January we extend an invitation to you to attend a coffee morning hosted by our Home School Link Worker, Karen Burgess and our Inclusion Leader and Assistant Head Teacher, Kirsty Morgan. During this time there will be an opportunity for you to talk about any concerns that might affect your children’s success or happiness at school; discuss provisions available within school to support your child; provide valuable understanding and guidance on a variety of topics and put you in touch with services, activities and organisations in the local area; listen and offer support on issues that you and your family may be having; offer support and guidance on changes in family situations; suggest ideas and strategies for behaviour management and for establishing home routines for children.

Please don’t forget that the children return to school on 3 rd January. 2nd January is an INSET training day and the school is closed for children on this day.

Many of you will remember the tragic story of Breck Bednar, a pupil at St Bede’s School in Redhill. The Breck Foundation was set up in his name to help educate parents and young people about dangers they may face online. We are lucky to secure free (age appropriate) sessions for Yattendon pupils together with a parent workshop on 8th January between 6pm and 7pm. I urge you to put this in your diary. Joining instructions will be sent to you in the new year. To find out more about the work that the Breck Foundation do, please see: https://www.breckfoundation.org

In Autumn Term and Spring Term we send out a summary of your child’s attainment in the core subjects of English and maths. This follows Assessment Week last week. The test results are shared along with information explaining how we make judgements about how well children are doing. Of course, we know your children well and understand their different starting points in their learning. The progress they are make is, in many ways the key marker of success.

Once again, Yattendon children proved their maturity in the way they organised themselves in this tournament. They did not lose a match, winning one-nil against Burstow School, one-nil against Langshott and drawing nil-nil against Meath Green Junior School. Unfortunately, they were pipped to the post by Meath Green on goal difference. Once again, Mr Butcher was incredibly proud of the sporting attitude and team spirit on show. Very well done, girls!

We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Fair on Saturday 25th November(not long to wait now). Don’t forget you can book a ticket to visit Father Christmas in advance: www.pta-events.co.uk/foy - £4.00 per child

The theme of anti-bullying week this year is 'Make a Noise' and the aim is for everyone to speak out and speak up about bullying. Also we will be focussing on children understanding the difference between 'banter' and bullying. The children will be writing poems during the week and we will be sharing some of these in the Friday Flyer. On Monday we would like the children to wear ‘odd socks’ in order to focus their minds on the importance of respecting individuality. See here for family support on offer. Please tell us as soon as possible if you suspect your child is being bullied.

Unwanted Clothing donations are being collected by FoY next week. Drop-off location will be the playground Shelter before 8:45 and after 3:00pm on Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th November. Final drop-off time will be Wednesday before 8:45am. Please use this opportunity to have a good sort and clear out over the weekend. Thank you. See attachment sent with this for more details.

Thursday 2nd November Please purchase your tickets in advance for this event. This helps FoY make sure they have enough refreshments etc. Children love giving their Halloween outfits another outing and this is the perfect opportunity! More details were sent out earlier in the week.