The first half-term is always the hardest. Lots of new children and staff settling into school life. It's been a busy time! One of the highlights for me has been seeing the Early years children settling in to school. They smile and wave as I pass them in the corridor saying 'you're the one that does assembly', they know my role! I have enjoyed inducting new staff into the Abbeys' way and sharing best practise- drawing on their prior experiences. The staff have been working hard to develop a wider range of extracurricular activities, clubs and musical opportunities- Mr Godfrey is embracing PE at Abbeys and he is even happier now he has his own office!  Lastly, and most importantly, I have seen children enjoying their learning, so engaged in their activities that they don't realise I have come into the room and wonderful relationships between pupils and staff. A fantastic start to the academic year, and an excellent foundation to build upon. 

This year our school development plan is centred around improving outcomes for all and developing the curriculum. We are also focused on developing our provision for mental health and wellbeing. Our inset day is about Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom and we are lucky enough to be joined by Adrian Bethune [Wellbeing expert and author], who will help us develop our curriculum as we know that pupil wellbeing is critical to educational achievement. Children that have positive mental wellbeing come to school in a position to learn.    

DOLCE

From Monday 31st October we are switching lunchtime providers. Dolce offer a much wider menu and all of the food served will be cooked freshly onsite. We are in the process of having a huge kitchen refit so that after Christmas we can become a hub that cooks for other schools. 

Please see the menu below, which is an excellent example of what Dolce has to offer. If you would like further details please contact Mrs Wright in the office. 

Also remember that all children in Year 2 and below receive universal free school meals - this is an entitlement for all children nationally. Please take it up!