Newsletter 1 2018/2019

SUMMER TIME FUN!

This summer we had record numbers of children attending our summer holiday clubs organised by Mr Malooq and Mr Pemberton. They all had great fun while keeping active. Look out for information on our clubs next holiday, then come along and join in the fun!

WELCOME TO ARBORETUM!

We would like to say “welcome back” to all our children who are returning to Arboretum this year, and a big Arboretum welcome to our new starters in Nursery and Reception. We hope you settle in quickly and have an amazing time at Arboretum.

We also welcome all our new staff:

Teachers - Miss Gilder, Miss Hussain and Mrs Credland

Teaching Assistants - Mrs Stocks, Mrs Ridgard, Mrs Humphrey and Mrs Neal.

We would also like to say congratulations to Mrs Bullock (Miss Booth) and Mrs Credland (Miss Beecham) who got married during the holidays, and send our best wishes to Mrs Quenby who has started her maternity leave.

RESULTS

I am delighted to share with you our really pleasing results this year across the school. The children and staff have worked extremely hard together to produce these results, and I am very proud of them.

EYFS - 63% of children achieved a Good Level of Development

Year 1 Phonics - 92% of children reached the Expected Standard

KS1 SATS - Percentage of children who reached the Expected Standard - Reading 61%, Writing 64%, Maths 72%

SATS - Percentage of children who reached the Expected Standard - Reading 65%, Writing 69%, Maths 68%. 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in all three subjects. Mr Scott

ACADEMISATION NEWS

Last year, we consulted on our proposal to become an academy with the DDAT Multi Academy Trust. Following this, and taking into consideration all the viewpoints expressed, the Governors took the decision to pursue this proposal. This has now been approved by the Department for Education, and we are now pleased to announce that we are moving forward with the conversion process, with a planned conversion date of 1st January 2019. Through all of this, our pupils are always our priority, and we can reassure parents that the day-to-day running of the school will be unaffected by the work to convert to academy status.

Thank you for your continued support, and please contact me if you have any questions. Mr Scott

Landau Forte Performance

This week Arboretum pupils were wowed with performances delivered by talented Year 10 and 11 students from Landau Forte College Derby, who showcased their amazing singing, dancing and musicianship. Arboretum were left speechless and inspired!

VISIT FROM THE FAIRIES!

On the last day of term, Summer - the Holiday Fairy and Arbo - the Green Fairy visited all the children to wish them happy holidays, and give them some information on how to stay safe and healthy during the holidays.

Landau Forte Performance

This week Arboretum pupils were wowed with performances delivered by talented Year 10 and 11 students from Landau Forte College Derby, who showcased their amazing singing, dancing and musicianship. Arboretum were left speechless and inspired!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 17th September_ Condover Parents’ meeting

Wednesday 26th September_ Tea & Toast for MacMillan

26th - 28th September _Yr 6 Residential to Condover

Thursday 27th September _ KS1 trip to Warwick Castle

2nd & 3rd October_ Parents’ meetings

1st - 12th October_ Visits to Waterstones

Friday 19th October_ Non Uniform Day

Wednesday 24th October _Individual Photographs

Thursday 25th October _Inset Day (school closed)

Friday 26th October _Inset Day (school closed)

29th October - 2nd November _Half Term holiday

Monday 5th November _Back to school

Tuesday 20th November _Flu vaccinations Rec to Yr 5

30th November _KS1 Winter Musical

4th - 6th December _Assertive Mentoring Meetings

Friday 14th December_ FS2 Nativity

Friday 21st December _Last day of term

Monday 7th January _Back to school

Friday 15th February _Inset Day (school closed)

18th - 22nd February _Half Term holiday

Friday 12th April _Last day of term

Monday 29th April_ Back to school

Monday 6th May _May Day holiday

27th - 31st May_ Half term holiday

Monday 24th June _Inset Day (school closed)

Wednesday 24th July_ Last day of term

MIDDAY SUPERVISOR VACANCIES

We are currently advertising for new Midday Supervisors - we have one permanent vacancy, and one for maternity cover. For more information, visit our website - www.arboretum.derby.sch.uk/support-vacancies/ or pick up a pack from the Office.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

Please return all book orders to school by Friday 28th September.

Make sure that all orders include your child's name, class, book number and title. Please put them in an envelope with full payment and your child’s name, class and “Book Order” written on it. Every order that you place will earn points that we can spend on books for the school.

SCHOOL DINNER NEWS

Nora, our catering manager, has had an operation during the holidays. We wish her a speedy recovery! In her absence, Michele Kelly is acting catering manager. Unfortunately the school’s mixer has broken, so while we are waiting for it to be repaired, there may be some changes to the puddings published on the school menu.

NEXT WEEK’S CLUBS

If your child would like to join one of the clubs collect a form from outside the office or from Mr Malooq.

Remember, all clubs are FREE if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium - to find out if your child qualifies, please fill in a Free School Meals application form available from the School Office.