17th February Newsletter

Dear Parents/Carers,

Yesterday we enjoyed Mrs Riley's superb class assembly about the great fire of London. It was a fitting way to end the term and a chance to wish Mrs Riley all the best before beginning her maternity leave next week. Miss Kelly will be taking over in her class fully after half-term. I know everyone will make her feel welcome over the coming weeks and months. Mrs Fisher will take over as Key Stage One leader during Mrs Riley’s absence.

Diversity Day

Diversity Day was a real hit with all our pupils. Through our curriculum we continually aim to broaden our children's understanding of our multicultural society and celebrate the differences between us. As well as taking part in a variety of activities, pupils have also enjoyed visits from a number of inspirational members of our community. More to follow on our social media pages.

Disco

The Valentine's Disco's went down a storm on Wednesday. The children looked great and had lots of fun. It takes time and effort to put on such events, therefore I would like to thank the FOMBA members and teachers who went out of their way to plan, organise and volunteer. These events simply cannot happen without you.

Playground 

Over the coming weeks you will notice more fixed play and climbing equipment being fitted on both the infant and junior yards. This has been part funded by the money raised in last year’s healthy living week. This is an example of how your generosity and help in fundraising for/with our school can have such an impact for our pupils and lasting legacy for the school.

Parents' Evening

This term's parents' evenings will take place on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st March. Booking forms will be sent out by the office in due course. If, in the meantime, there is something you wish to discuss with your child's teacher, then do get in touch. We look forward to sharing their great work with you.

World Book Day

World Book Day for Marus Bridge is on Friday 3rd March. Lots of exciting activities will be going on. Please refer to Mrs Holden’s parent mail earlier this week. To kick start Book Day celebrations we welcome the Pop Project to do a special musical assembly on Tuesday 28th February – kindly funded by FOMBA. The theme is seven decades of books and should be great fun.

Finally, as the half-term comes to an end, I would like to say well-done to our pupils and thankyou to our staff, helpers and parents/carers – you make our school the special place it is.

Mr Aldridge