It's All About Aid!
Head Teacher Newsletter - Friday 13th May 2022
Calendar Dates
Friday 20th May
Non-uniform day - Christian Aid Ukraine Appeal - wear blue and yellow
Monday 23rd May
Golden Jubilee Day - picnic and torch relay event
Friday 27th May
- Last day of term
Monday 30th May - Friday 3rd June
- May Half Term
Monday 6th June
- School returns
Next Week
Christian Aid Week - Sunday 15th - Sunday 22nd May
Last year, you may remember we raised £50 for the charity Christian Aid as part of our global charity focus. I am thrilled to announce that once again, we would like to work as a school and community to raise even more funds (than last year); the focus being the ongoing and concerning 'Ukraine Appeal.'
All week, children will be learning about the work that Christian Aid does along with honing in on the Ukrainian efforts. The week will culminate in a non-uniform day on Friday; children can donate £2 and attend school in clothes of the Ukraine colours: yellow and blue. We will also be embarking on a 1500M 'Golden Mile' Friday challenge where, over the next 10 weeks, we will try to walk/run the distance from the UK to Kyiv, Ukraine. It's going to be a monumental challenge so please do come, support and even get involved adding to our mileage!
The Golden Jubilee - Monday 23rd May
A Week In The Life of Crawford's...
Golden Jubilee Poster Competition Winner, Charlie
Stargazing in Class 2
The Crawford's Vs Bardwell Grudge Match!
Pupils celebrate VE Day with Margaret, our inspirational Royal British Legion Partner!
#Take10ToRead Week
#Take10ToRead Winners
Our New Tennis Athletes
OPAL breeds social interaction and imaginative play
The Golden Mile returns with a bang!
Reminders
Healthy Snacks
Please ensure your child has a healthy snack in school to have at break time - e.g., a piece of fruit, carrot sticks, muesli bar, yogurt tube. No chocolate bars or crisps please, and nothing containing peanuts.
Younger children (YR to Y2) have fruit or vegetables provided by the School Fruit & Veg Scheme.
Please note, that any snacks brought in to school will be collected by the Class Teacher and handed out at break time. Therefore, please can you ensure that any tubs, bags, etc are named.
Allergy Awareness
We are an allergy-aware school and would like to remind all families that there may be pupils in school with a peanut allergy. If a child with a peanut allergy comes into contact with peanuts, or with a pupil who has eaten peanuts, then this could lead to an anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to a trigger such as an allergy.
Because of this, the school cannot accept products containing peanuts to be provided in lunch boxes or for eating at other times.
Early-help - Breakfast and After School Clubs
Our Early-help Clubs can be seen below.
After School:
Monday - Cricket with GVTSSP
Tuesday - Ball Games with GVTSSP
Wednesday - 'Green Fingers' gardening club with Gabi and Pip (Y2 upwards)
Thursday - Racket Sports with Mr. Hurkett
Friday - Dodgeball with Mr. Hurkett
Clubs will are bookable in Arbor. Please ensure you pack a healthy snack for your child to have during After School Club and - as ever - let the office staff know if you don't need your place so they can free it up for someone else.
Free School Meals - could you be eligible?
Your child may be eligible for free school meals throughout primary school. This could save you approximately £437 per year.
To check or apply online, visit: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals/
Check if you're eligible
Your child will get free school meals if you receive any of the following:
Income Support
Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit but no element of Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenues & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
If you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work fewer hours per week
Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 (£616.67 per month), as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods).
To check if your child is eligible, apply online for an immediate response or call 01473 260989.
We encourage you to apply because the school receives additional funding (Pupil Premium) for all children on income-related Free School Meals.
Half-term
May Half Term - GVTSSP sport camp
Sports Camp: 30 May-1 June 2022
Mon 30 May: AM Ipswich Town Football OR Target Games / PM Ipswich Town Football or Summer sports or Parkour
Tue 31 May: AM Gymnastics / Pm -Dance OR Parkour
Wed 1 June: Am Nerf and Laser Tag OR BMX / PM Nerf and Laser Tag OR BMX
AGES: 5 – 12
Venue: Beyton, Thurston Sixth (IP30 9AA)
£10 per workshop
Go to www.gvtssp.org for more information or see this flyer.
Little Tappy Feet Dance Class
Half Term Drama Club
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Supporting young people's mental health - Parent/carer workshops April - July 2022
From Mrs Watson, our SENDCo:
- How to talk to your children about the war in Ukraine 25 April – 18:00.
- Supporting young people with anxiety 26 April - 18:00, 24 May – 19:15, 21 June – 19:15.
- Supporting our young people to manage uncertainty 24 May – 18:00.
- Supporting our children / adolescents with sleep (11+ years of age) 21 June – 18:00.
- Supporting young people with low mood 26 April – 19:15.
- Building understanding and supporting your child with Tourette's / Tics 20 June – 13:00, 20 June – 18:00.
- Supporting your child to attend or get back to school 23 May – 13:00, 23 May – 18:00.
- Building resilience: Managing the next steps 4 July - 18:00.
Further information for families seeking financial help
Will Wright at West Suffolk Council has advised that, for families that are not in receipt of free school meals, but that are in financial hardship:
A) Have you also spoken to the Citizen Advice service in West Suffolk about any financial hardship funds available?
Citizens Advice West Suffolk | Free, confidential, independent advice (suffolkwestcab.org.uk)
Or
B) Suffolk Advice and Support Service
Suffolk Advice and Support Service Helpline (SASS) 0800 068 3131 | Community Directory
About Us
Email: admin@crawfordsprimary.suffolk.sch.uk
Website: https://www.crawfordsprimaryschool.com/
Location: Haughley, Stowmarket IP14 3QZ, UK
Phone: 01449673253
Twitter: @CrawPSchl