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Dear Parents and Carers,
First, on behalf of all the governors, can I thank you for your continued support over what has been a challenging few weeks in school. I know you all wish Mr Simpson a speedy recovery and to return when he is fully fit and able to do so. He is missing you all too and hopes to get back to school as soon as possible.
To support school leadership on an interim basis, a local headteacher Mrs Raley-Williams, has been asked to step in as Executive Head for 3 days a week (2.5 days based in school), starting the week beginning 3rd November. Mrs McMaster has kindly agreed to continue working full time over this period and will be Head of School, working alongside Mrs Raley-Williams which is great news. Sadly, Mrs Todhunter has made the decision to resign from school, we wish her well for the future and thank her for her dedication and hard work whilst at Norman Pannell. We have been working behind the scenes to find an interim SENDCo and I am pleased to say we will have Mrs Harvey (from Palmerston School) working in school 4 days a week after half term, on an interim basis until we appoint a new SENDCo. Mrs Harrison has now started her overdue maternity leave; I want to thank her for stepping forward at this time too and hope she has a restful time before her new bundle of joy arrives. I hope you all have a great break over half term and we can all start the next half term refreshed and ready to start school at 8.50am on Monday 3rd November.
Kindest Regards,
Meryl Sangare
Chair of Governors
Reminder: INSET Day Friday 24th October & Book Looks
Good afternoon,
We will be holding Parent Book Looks for Y1-Y6 classes, where you will have the chance to sit with your child and enjoy looking through their fantastic work! Teachers will be in the hall to talk to you and answer any questions. If this is not convenient, please see the classroom teacher or contact the office to arrange a different time to look at the books.
Nursery and Reception parents are invited to the Stay and Play on Friday 14th November the EYFS classrooms.
For parents who would like to follow this up with a private, personal meeting with the teacher, we will then be holding our Autumn Parents Evening on Wednesday 22nd October after school. Please see the classroom teacher to arrange an appointment time that is convenient for you.
The dates and times are:
2.15pm Monday13th October - Year 1
2.15pm Tuesday14th October - Year 3
2.15pm Wednesday 15th October - Year 2
2.15pm Thursday16th October - Year 4
2.15pm Friday17th October - Year 6
2.15pm Monday 20th October - Year 5
Just after drop-off Friday 14th November - Nursery and Reception Stay and Play
The children will break up at normal time on Thursday 23rd October for half term. School will be closed to the children on Friday 24th October for an INSET day while staff complete safeguarding and SEND training. School will reopen on Monday 3rd November.
We look forward to seeing you in school soon.
Kind regards,
Mrs McMaster
Acting Head Teacher