Website - www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk

Mr Matthew Poyton Head of School

Lawford Mead Primary School Newsletter No. 1 6th September 2018

Dear Parents

Welcome back to an exci�ng term and year ahead at

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School. We were

delighted to see the children arrive on their first day back,

looking so smart and excited to learn with their friends and

new teachers. Like you, we cannot wait to see them make

great progress, meet their poten�al and make themselves

(and us all) proud! This newsle(er should keep you

informed of all the important dates for your diaries during

the coming year but I also highly recommend keeping an

eye on the photo galleries and blogs on our website,

www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk.

We are also looking forward to opportuni�es for engaging

with parents this year. To begin the year, we will be hos�ng

‘Meet the Teacher’ presenta�ons for Year 1 to 6 parents on

the following dates;

Tuesday September 18th – Year 3 & 4

Wednesday September 19th – Year 5 & 6

Thursday September 20th – Year 1 & 2

At 8.45am we will welcome parents into the Studio entrance

at the front of the school for registra�on and

refreshments. At 9.00am teachers will take parents to

classrooms for a 20 minute presenta�on on the curriculum

and suppor�ng children’s learning at home. Pupils will be in

an assembly during the presenta�ons.

There is no form to fill out or slip to return, just turn up on

the day! Presenta�on informa�on will be available on our

website later in case you are unable to a(end. To keep

numbers manageable we ask that only one adult per family

a(ends. We would also appreciate it, where possible,

parents can avoid bringing younger siblings as we are

unable to provide a crèche in this case. We look forward to

seeing you.

Today our Y3 children are

enjoying an

delivered by Victrix, a

company delivering history-

themed days in schools across

Essex and the South East. They

are having a wonderful day

learning all about Greek myths & legends including

interac�ve storytelling.

On Friday 14th September Y5 children

will be visi�ng

as part of their Tudor topic this term.

Throughout the day the children will

experience tasks and ac�vi�es with

Historic re-enactors to bring the topic

to life and children are asked to wear

Tudor costume for the day. Please see

separate le(er sent out this week for

more informa�on.

Again this year we are delighted to be able to offer free

commencing next

week. Separate KS1 and KS2 le(ers were sent out

yesterday detailing the clubs available together with a slip

to be completed if you would like a place for your child.

Completed slips must be returned by 12 noon tomorrow,

Friday 7th September and you will be no�fied by text

message sent out no later than Monday evening advising

whether or not your child has a place.

This half term will be on Tuesday

mornings for Recep�on children and Tuesday aEernoons

for Poplar class. This ac�vity begins on 11th September

and will finish on 16th October.

It will be the turn of Y4 to take part in

this term commencing on 21st September and finishing on

14th December. A separate le(er will be sent out to

Chestnut & Cedar shortly.

We have organised our annual event at

Chelmsford Sports & Athle�cs Centre on the aEernoon of

Thursday 27th September to raise money for Cancer

Research. We will be taking the children from Y1 to Y6 to

the stadium and you are warmly invited to come along and

give your support. More informa�on will follow shortly.

will start back on Monday 17th

September and will con�nue to be on Monday aEernoons

at 1.45 to 3.00 pm in the Family Rooms. New toddlers with

the parent/carer are always welcome.

Finally, please can you make sure you update the school

office with any changes to your ie.

mobile numbers/emails and emergency contacts.

Website - www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk

Mr Matthew Poyton

Lawford Mead Primary School Newsletter No. 1 6th September 2018

Dates for your diary:

Thu 6 September Y3 Ancient Greek Workshop

w/b 10 September Before & AEer-School Sports Clubs commence

Tue 11 September Muddy Adventures for Recep�on (morning) Poplar (aEernoon)

Fri 14 September Y5 Trip to Layer Marney Tower for Tudor experience

Tue 18 September Y3/4 Meet the Teacher morning, 8.45 am

Wed 19 September Y5/6 Meet the Teacher morning, 8.45 am

Thu 20 September Y1/2 Meet the Teacher morning, 8.45 am

Thu 20 September Y5/6 Cross Country Event (24 children)

Fri 21 September Swimming lessons commence for Chestnut & Cedar

Thu 27 September Race for Life at Chelmsford Sports & Athle�c Centre, 1.00-3.00 pm

Tue 2 October Flu Vaccina�ons

Wed 3 October School Photographs

Thu 11 October Chelmsford County High School Enrichment Day (8 children)

Y3/4 Cross Country Event (24 children)

Fri 19 October Target Sharing Day

w/b 22 October Half term week

Mon 29 October Pupils return to school

Please check our calendar on the school website www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk for latest updates

to events. On the Calendar page there's now a bu�on below the calendar that says 'Subscribe to our

calendar'. If you click on it from a mobile device your calendar app should launch and it'll let you

sync with the schools calendar.