A big thank you to Nadia from Ruby’s Reads, who came to our celebration of Black Culture Evening and shared her love of books and reading with us. Nadia has a selection of inclusive books on offer, some of which we saw on the night and at the KS2 book fair this term. We look forward to working more with Nadia in the coming year. Details for the KS1 book fair will be displayed soon!
You can also find Ruby’s Reads on Instagram: @rubysreads_uk
A big thank you to Kemi Bamgbose who came to our celebration of Black Culture Evening and shared a chapter of her book with us. It was so interesting hearing her experiences and inspiration for writing the book. We look forward to working more with Kemi in the coming year.
If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, please go to carobeemedia.com.
Saturday 27th November 2021, marks the 21st anniversary of the tragic death of Damilola Taylor. We at Oliver Goldsmith School will always remember this young boy and the way in which he has shaped our community. Just one week before he died, Damilola wrote of his hope to one day save the world.
Please check out the Damilola Taylor Trust (link below), which was started by his father and is committed to providing young people with opportunities to play, learn and live their lives free of fear and violence and with optimism for a future where opportunities flourish.
https://www.damilolataylortrust.co.uk/
The internet can be a place for children and young people to learn, spend time with friends, and have fun. As parents, we generally do everything we can to keep our children safe, like being careful when crossing a road and always wearing a helmet when cycling. But what can we do to protect them from inappropriate content online?
Please see the following link for advice and information about social media apps and how to keep children safe when using or being exposed to them.
Please speak to a member of staff if you are concerned about your child’s or another child’s use of the internet.
Hi all,
Please come and celebrate with us this Thursday 18th November 2021. Tickets can be collected at the main office!
See you there!BHM2 POSTER SEPT 2021 Poster
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week is assessment week so please discuss with your child what is means as it is all based on what they have been learning at school.
We will focus on Maths, Phonics, Reading and Writing across the curriculum.
Well done to all the parents who have read with their child and signed their reading records as there has been improvement.
Please ensure your child’s books and reading records stay inside their book bags daily as we also read with them at school.
Competition reminder for years 1 to 6: Make sure you check the letters that were previously in their book bag. Also look at your year groups door entry for the notice.
Pyjama day is this Friday and we are looking forward to it.
Thank you
Year 1 Team
Being late for school can have a serious impact on a child’s learning!
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Don’t be Late Through the Gate! |
School starts at 8.45 am |
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Being late on a regular basis adds up to a loss of learning time. |
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| 5 mins late every day | 3.4 days of learning lost every year |
| 10 mins late every day | 6.9 days of learning lost every year |
| 15 mins late every day | 10.3 days of learning lost every year |
| 20 mins late every day | 13.8 days of learning lost every year |
| 30 mins late every day | 20.7 days of learning lost every day |
Join us and Celebrate!
As part of our Black history and Culture work, we are hosting an evening celebrating our rich school community.
Tickets are available from the school office (max 3 per family)
Please see Kamla for more info!
