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Enabling all children to learn and grow

Dear all families,

Happy St Patrick's Day and Red Nose Day!

I am sure you will have noticed that at school we place a huge importance on reading. Research clearly shows that the ability to read is fundamental to learning. It allows children to unlock access to all areas of the curriculum and enables children to discover and pursue their own interests. It enables the acquisition of vocabulary and this alongside non-fiction reading has the greatest impact on a child's attainment across the curriculum.

At school the children have regular reading lessons, library sessions and listen to stories read to them by the class teachers. At home, the best homework you can do with your child is read with them. If they are reluctant to read to you, then let them sit and listen to you read. One of my favourite childhood memories is being read to by my Dad. Don't forget, asking your child to read the recipe to you whilst you cook dinner counts as reading. 

Creative Arts' Week started with a bang this afternoon with Key Stage 1 enjoying a workshop based on the musical Evergreen. It ends with an exhibition next Friday although not quite as there is a concert on Tuesday 28th March at 6pm in the small hall. If you would like to buy a ticket click here.

Wishing you a lovely weekend,

Frances Bracegirdle

Headteacher - headteacher@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk

Attendance

Well done to Year 1-6 for all getting attendance above 95%, keep it up!

Ready, Set, Maths! 

At The Vineyard, we strive to provide children with opportunities to challenge themselves and demonstrate their mathematical ability. With this in mind, we are excited to say that we are taking part in two mathematical challenges this year.

The Junior Maths Challenge, taking place in April, is available for children in Year 5 and Year 6. It is designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The deadline for registering your child for the JMC has now passed. However, there may still be opportunities for some additional students to take part. Please email jjackson@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk if you have any enquiries.

The First Maths Challenge, taking place in June, is available for children in Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4. It is designed to encourage pupils to think outside the box and approach problems logically.

Both challenges are an online assessment and the children will receive a bronze, silver or gold certificate for their participation.

If you haven’t already, and would like to register your child for the FMC, please complete the following form (deadline: 1st May 2023).

Joe Jackson, Maths Lead

Parent Workshops

All Reception parents are invited to a short presentation on 20^th April at 9.15am on Chatterbox. Please follow the link to find out more information

Workshops for parents from ADHD Embrace here

Friday 31st March- Wear a Hat Day

We have a child in school with a personal interest in this fantastic project and would like to raise as much money as we can. We will be showing off our hats and maybe Easter bonnets, when we shake buckets at the gate, and you are also able to donate via Pay360. The children can wear a favourite hat or cap, make an Easter bonnet or even choose a fancy hairband, as of course can you! More information can be found here.