ℯNEWS March 10, 2023
Bravo to the children for enthusiastically practising their poems for the Poetry Recital. We look forward to seeing all families at the Carisbrooke Hall, Victory Services Club, next Friday, 17 March 2023 for this special occasion (see upcoming events below).
New School Secretary
We’d like to introduce a new member of staff, Miss Cho, who has come from managing an established nursery school of up to 52 students and has joined our office team. Ms White and Mrs Hampton have enjoyed the week showing her the ropes and I am sure you will all welcome her to our Connaught House School family.
Junior Citizenship scheme
On Monday Form Six made a beeline for Covent Garden to take part in a Junior Citizenship scheme. This was organised by Transport for London and was appropriately hosted at the Transport Museum. The students were involved in role plays with the Police, Fire and Ambulance services as well as with TFL. This is all part of their transition to becoming ideal ambassadors at their secondary schools in September.
Technical issues
Due to some technical issues associated with linking Miss Cho as the school secretary. I would like to apologise for any duplicate emails you may have received. Hopefully these issues will be resolved by Monday.
Health
As a reminder from the start of term email, Strep A and Scarlet Fever is prevalent in the area and therefore would like to remind you of the symptoms.
Symptoms and what to look for…
The official guidance for Strep A is developing but the information on scarlet fever can be found on the NHS and UK Health & Security Agency websites, ‘Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel.
If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others. Early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications.
If your child is fit and well, your child is expected to attend school as normal. Please follow our sickness and absence policy, if your child is unwell. You can refer to the school sickness and absence policy here
Upcoming events:
Poetry Recital Friday 17th March
The children have been earnestly preparing for the Poetry Recital on Friday and are very excited to perform for you all.
Please note the children should be wearing their school uniform not their PE kits on Friday for the Poetry Recital.
*Please note this is not a suitable event for children under the age of 4 years*
Open Day
We look forward to welcoming you on Friday 24th in the morning for Open Day when you will have the opportunity to view your child’s work and the children will have the pleasure of giving you a tour of their classroom. We will be sending out a link for this event next week.
Author Event at Daunt Books (Marylebone)
There is a very exciting young readers (5- to 10-year-olds) event, Thursday 16th March 2023 at 4pm - 4.45pm with Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve at Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street. If you would like to join please register on the link below.
https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/otter-chaos-with-philip-reeve-and-sarah-mcintyre/
Easter Egg Collection
This year we are collecting chocolate Easter Eggs for the patients at St John’s Hospice. This is part of the charitable work with the local community and Marble Arch Partnership. If you would like to donate an Easter egg please send them in with your child by 27th March.
Please note: the eggs must be in an unopened box.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Unicorn Theatre are putting on a very exciting performance of The Three Billy Goats Gruff from 12th March all through Easter until 23rd April. For more information see link below.
Updated website is now online!
Dr Ashworth has been working very hard to update the website and we are pleased to announce it is now live! https://www.connaughthouseschool.co.uk/ You will be able to access information such as uniforms, clubs and the enews, as well as other information.
We have sent through a google form requesting permission for your children’s pictures to be included on social media, please kindly respond at your earliest.
Artwork of the Week
Miss Foster has chosen Izzy in Form Four, for creating a fantastic cardboard relief inspired by Ancient Egyptian artefacts. A wonderful, symmetrical scarab beetle, beautifully painted, well done Izzy!
Star of the Week
Junior One - Matvey for being a super helpful member of the class.
Form One - Niko for splendid work in science on categorising animals into herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.
Form Two - Mila for her excellent work in science and geography this week, producing a wonderful factual report on habitats.
Form Three - Lara for collecting and presenting data accurately and neatly.
Form Four - Mimi, Maia, Kira and Ivan for completing their work on the school magazine.
Form Five - Kola for excellent improvement in comprehension answers.
Form Six - Olimpia for excellent answers in our PSHE topic on Keeping Healthy.
Dates for your diary
15 March - Visiting Head of Maida Vale School, Mr Magnus Barshaarat
17 March - Poetry Recital at the Carisbrooke Hall
19 March - Mother’s Day
20 March - Junior Debating Tournament at Queen’s Gate School FORM SIX ONLY
21 March - Open Dance at Sylvia Young’s FORM ONE ONLY - Parents welcome
24 March - Open Day- please remain with your child(ren) for the duration of the Open Day, morning
Please kindly note there is no school in the afternoon
27 March - Rivers trip FORM FOUR & FIVE ONLY
29 March - End of Term, School ends at 12pm
Please note collections: J1 & F1 at 12:00pm; F2, F3, & F4 at 12:10pm; F5 & F6 at 12:20pm
