Lyonsdown News - 13th September 2019 From the Headmaster’s Desk

The results are in. As you know, Lyonsdown was inspected at the end of the Summer Term by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) as part of their routine inspection cycle and we are pleased to now be able to share the outcomes with you. In summary, we are delighted to:

be fully compliant, having successfully ‘met’ the standards required across all eight areas of school life inspected in the Regulatory Compliance part of the process

have been judged ‘Good’ for the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements

have been judged ‘Excellent’ for the quality of the pupils’ personal development

Of course, there is a great deal more detail in the letter Ms Morley and I sent to parents this week and the report itself can be read there, downloaded from our website or from the ISI website here: https://www.isi.net/school/lyonsdown-school-7569. There is a huge amount we are proud of in the report and we would like to thank all our pupils, parents, staff and governors for their contribution. Do enjoy reading the report and, if you have any questions, do let me know.

The first full week of the Autumn Term saw Lyonsdown in full flow. Clubs are up and running, exam practice is taken place in Year 6 and homework is being completed. I am very pleased that things now start quicker as we come out of the blocks in a new school year: curriculum meetings take place far sooner, and clubs begin as soon as possible. The new Homework and Gym Clubs have proven to be particularly popular, with an earlier 7:30am start to Breakfast Club expanding our extra-curricular provision and supporting parents with their busy schedules; one family has told me that they can now make the 7:44am train from New Barnet!

Speaking of diaries, it was wonderful to welcome all new parents to a drinks reception this week. Miss Telford, Mrs Windsor and the whole EYFS teaching team spoke to parents on a variety of matters and also served refreshments. These informal gatherings are so important to the Lyonsdown community; they provide an opportunity to get to know your child’s teachers, and also for parents to have conversations between themselves that go beyond a rushed drop off greeting.

Things continue at a pace next week, with the first school trip of the year. All the best for a relaxing weekend.

Mr Hammond

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Notices

Photographer in School Monday 16th September for Marketing Purposes.

Please could you ensure that your son or daughter is wearing their summer uniform, including white socks and polished shoes. Short hair should be neat and tidy. Long hair should be neat and tied back or up, and below the top of the head as usual. Any hair ties and clips should be in the school colours of yellow or white.

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Notices continued

After School Club and Breakfast Club

We are glad that After School Club and the extended Breakfast Club are proving popular this year.

The phone for the Breakfast Club will only be manned from 7.15am to 3.30pm and again, you can text the phone at any other time, but a response will only be made during these times.

The phone for After School Club will be manned from 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday. You can, of course, text the phone at any other time, but a response will only be made during these times.

Please find below, the contact numbers for the After School Club and the Breakfast Club:

After School Club: 07960 797962

Breakfast Club: 07432 227587

Parking

Due to further incidents this week, we must remind parents, NOT to park across driveways or mount kerbs on Richmond Road and Gloucester Road or any surrounding roads. Please set your children an example and park responsibly. We try to keep good relations with our local families and having parents park on kerbs and across driveways makes this difficult.

We will shortly be publishing an updated map to help you.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Children's Belongings - Reception notice

Please can you label all the children’s water bottles and snack boxes so they do not get mixed up in class.

The Reception Team

Curriculum Synopsis Autumn Term 2019

The Curriculum Synopsis is for the Autumn Term is now available to download from the Parent Portal.

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Jeans for Genes Day

Its Jeans for Genes Day on Friday 20th September. All pupils can come to school wearing their own clothes (including jeans if possible) and make a donation to raise funds to support children affected by genetic disorders.

Thank you for getting involved and helping support a good cause.

Little Lyonsdown’s Stay and Play

Come and join us on Thursday 26th September for our next Stay and Play session for girls aged 0-3 years old. You and your daughter will get the chance to meet our teachers and take part in fun activities, as well as being able to explore our outdoor area.

To reserve your place, please contact Mrs Jenks on 020 8449 0225 or email: admin@lyonsdownschool.co.uk

Upcoming Events

Thursday 19th Year 3 trip to the Roald Dahl museum

Friday 20th Jeans for Genes Day

Monday 16th Reception Curriculum meeting for parents (3.15pm in the Reception classroom) Photographer in School

Wednesday 18th Nursery Curriculum meeting for parents (3 pm in the Nursery classroom)

Year 4 Curriculum meeting for parents (3.35pm in the Year 4 classroom)

The Week Ahead

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Week commencing: 16th September 2019

Yogurts & fresh fruit available daily. HM—Homemade V—Vegetarian

MSC - Certified Sustainable Seafood

Lunch Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Main Course Option 1

Meat Free Monday Roast Vegetable

Lasagne HM

Chicken Sausages Mashed Potato and Yorkshire

Chilli-Con-Carne HM Rice

Roast Chicken HM Gravy Roast

Potatoes

Battered Fish Oven

Chips

Vegetarian Option 2

Tofu and Vegetable Skewers V

Vegetable Rice HM

Vegetarian Sausages V

Mashed Potato and Yorkshire

Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Chilli HM V Rice

Vegetable Bake V HM Roast

Potatoes

Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza HM

Sides Sweetcorn Mixed Salad

Peas Baked Beans Mixed Salad

Carrots Green Beans Mixed Salad

Broccoli Mixed

Vegetables

Sweetcorn Carrot Sticks Mixed Salad

Desserts Fresh Fruit

Yoghurt Fruit Skewers HM

Yoghurt Strawberry Jam

Sponge and Custard HM Fresh Fruit

Yoghurt

Fresh Fruit Yoghurt

Ice Cream and

Toppings Fresh Fruit

Yoghurt