Reaching high for the best for your child

Throughout March, we are thinking about why having confidence is so important and ways of building our confidence. 

We are starting each day by saying 'affirmations' out loud:

• I am happy
• I am strong
• I am good at reading

Can you think of an affirmation you could say out loud which would build your confidence?

In December, we will be thinking about how important it is to show UNDERSTANDING. 

We will talk about:

• understanding that we are all the same, even though we are all amazingly different!
• trying to see things from someone else’s point of view: ‘putting yourself in their shoes’
• taking time to think ‘why’ someone behaves the way they do

Our value for November is...Politeness!

We will be talking about:

• remembering to say please, thank you and excuse me
• showing good manners, especially when eating
• treating others respectfully, especially people who are older than you
• using the right language at the right time

Why not have a chat about politeness at home!

Our value for the month of October is thinking about being... Rights-Respecting. 

We will think about: 

• knowing my rights, knowing your rights
• showing respect for other people’s rights
• standing up for my rights
• learning how to ‘agree to disagree’

We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time. 

We will be commemorating her life in a special commemorative assembly next week. Queen Elizabeth II was a pioneering woman with a spirit that will prove an inspiration for all our children, for generations to come.

Welcome back to the whole Fairlands community to a brand new year!

We are starting the year with a fresh start and a big focus on making sure that every child is attending school every day, because EVERY DAY COUNTS.

The timetable is so packed these days that even missing one day can have a big impact on a child's chances of keeping up with crucial skills in their reading, writing, maths and across the whole curriculum. 

Please can we all work together to make sure that every child keeps their attendance as close to 100% as possible!