Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope everyone is well and has been enjoying the fantastic weather on offer over the last week.
This week in school the children have been focusing on increasing their awareness and learning linked to keeping themselves safe in and out of school. The children have attended workshops led by Bedfordshire Police and staff from Inspire have also focused on water safety. Thank you to staff who have organised these opportunities.
It was great to see a huge number of children last Friday for their reward for reading regularly at home. It is clear that we will have some children earn their Reading Ambassador badges by the end of the academic year. Thank you to the parents, carers and staff who are doing a great job ensuring their children are reading regularly at home. It makes a significant difference.
Last Friday Year 6 had individual photos and class photos were also taken. These photos should be with you very soon. It was pleasing to note the effort made with wearing correct school uniform on this day. It is important that all families make a concerted effort to wear the correct school uniform as outlined on our school website. Thank you to those who organised the logistics of having so many photos taken of children and staff!
The sporting involvement and success of the young people at Wigmore continues to be prioritised. Over the last 2 weeks we have had children take part in Quad Kids Athletics events and football matches. Thank you to those who have organised these opportunities.
It has been great talking to the young people in Year 1 about their class trips to Whipsnade Zoo. Thank you to everyone who has helped out to make these memorable days out of school for the children.
Well done to Hawthorn and Rowan Class who have had sharing assemblies over the last fortnight. Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to join us in school for these.
I have included the key dates for June below:
Tuesday 6th – Children return to school, Lime Class Assembly, Big Lunch Week starts
Wednesday 7th – Year 4 Trip, Year 3 Aspen class Trip/WalkKey Stage 1 Multi Sports Festival
Friday 9th – Year 3 Juniper class Trip/Walk, Year 5 Folk Music Online Performance
Monday 12th – Year 3 Hazel class Trip/Walk
Tuesday 13th – Holly Class Assembly
Thursday 15th – Key Stage 2 Zone Athletics
Friday 16th – Warden Hill Junior School Year 4 visiting Elm Class
Monday 19th – Refugee Week starts
Tuesday 20th – Ash Class Assembly
Wednesday 21st – Key Stage 1 Multi Sports Festival at Downside, Parents have the opportunity to view Relationships and Sex Education resources in classrooms after school.
Thursday 22nd – Elm Class Visiting Warden Hill Junior School
Friday 23rd – Key Stage 2 Tennis Festival
Monday 26th – Relationships and Sex Education Lessons Week , Recycling Performances, Girls Football Match
Tuesday 27th – Governor Day, Acorns Class Assembly
Thursday 29th – Summer Disco, QES School in for team building session with Year 6
House Points
The children have been working incredibly hard in school to earn points for their House!
| Week beginning | Aviators | Brewers | Mechanics | Plaiters |
| 15/05/2023 | 383 | 362 | 383 | 308 |
The Gold Book
Well done to the following children who were in the Gold Book over the last week.
| Class | Week beginning 15/05/2023 |
| Acorns (Reception) | Dev |
| Conkers (Reception) | Harry W |
| Pine (Reception) | Jahmya |
| Alder (Year 1) | Eveline |
| Ash (Year 1) | Ibrahim |
| Birch (Year 1) | Grace |
| Poplar (Year 2) | Falak |
| Rowan (Year 2) | Ellis |
| Yew (Year 2) | Lexi |
| Aspen (Year 3) | Faith |
| Hazel (Year 3) | Toni |
| Juniper (Year 3) | Bektash |
| Elm (Year 4) | Ethan |
| Maple (Year 4) | Jackson |
| Willow (Year 4) | Sienna |
| Beech (Year 5) | Noah S |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | Isa |
| Linden (Year 5) | Joshua |
| Holly (Year 6) | Ata |
| Lime (Year 6) | Charlotte |
| Oak (Year 6) | Keisha |
ATTEND TO ACHIEVE!
At Wigmore we have to aim to be here every day! Excellent attendance is 97% or above. There are strong links between good attendance and good progress in school, both academically and socially. We want to be the best we can possibly be and reach our school target of 97%. We have to make a concerted effort in order to improve attendance and punctuality.
Every minute of every lesson counts!
Be in to win!
Be on time and in school every day!
| 12/05/2023 | Percentage | Comment | Classopoly places forward |
| Acorns (Reception) | 93.0% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Conkers (Reception) | 97.0% | Outstanding | 1 Move |
| Pine (Reception) | 95.8% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Alder (Year 1) | 96.0% | Almost there | No Moves |
| Ash (Year 1) | 94.1% | must improve | No Moves |
| Birch (Year 1) | 91.0% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Poplar (Year 2) | 98.6% | Wow | 2 Moves |
| Rowan (Year 2) | 94.0% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Yew (Year 2) | 94.3% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Aspen (Year 3) | 94.3% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Hazel (Year 3) | 94.8% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Juniper (Year 3) | 92.7% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Elm (Year 4) | 96.9% | Almost There | No Moves |
| Maple (Year 4) | 99.3% | Wow | 3 Moves |
| Willow (Year 4) | 95.0% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Beech (Year 5) | 97.7% | Outstanding | 1 Move |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | 94.7% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Linden (Year 5) | 92.9% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Holly (Year 6) | 94.8% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Lime (Year 6) | 97.3% | Outstanding | 1 Moves |
| Oak (Year 6) | 95.0% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Whole School (week) | 95.21% | ||
| Whole School (Year) | 93.35% |
| WB 19/05/2023 | Percentage | Comment | Classopoly places forward |
| Acorns (Reception) | 85.8% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Conkers (Reception) | 93.3% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Pine (Reception) | 93.7% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Alder (Year 1) | 96.3% | Almost There | No Move |
| Ash (Year 1) | 94.5% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Birch (Year 1) | 96.7% | Almost There | No Move |
| Poplar (Year 2) | 97.0% | Wow | 1 Move |
| Rowan (Year 2) | 93.0% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Yew (Year 2) | 93.0% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Aspen (Year 3) | 94.0% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Hazel (Year 3) | 94.5% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Juniper (Year 3) | 86.7% | Must Improve | No Move |
| Elm (Year 4) | 97.2% | Outstanding | 1 Move |
| Maple (Year 4) | 98.0% | Outstanding | 2 Moves |
| Willow (Year 4) | 90.3% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Beech (Year 5) | 98.7% | Wow | 2 Moves |
| Hawthorn (Year 5) | 97.7% | Outstanding | 1 Move |
| Linden (Year 5) | 92.9% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Holly (Year 6) | 91.6% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Lime (Year 6) | 94.0% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Oak (Year 6) | 89.8% | Must Improve | No Moves |
| Whole School (week) | 93.81% | ||
| Whole School (Year) | 93.36% |
Lateness = lost learning!
| 5 minutes late every day | 3 days of learning lost |
| 10 minutes late every day | 6 and half days of learning lost |
| 15 minutes late every day | 2 weeks of learning lost |
| 20 minutes late every day | 19 days of learning lost |
Days off school = lost learning!
| 97% to 100% attendance | Excellent attendance! This is our goal! |
| 95% attendance | 10 days of learning lost per year |
| 90% attendance | 19 days of learning lost per year |
| 85% attendance | 29 days of learning lost per year |
| 80% attendance | 38 days of learning lost per year |
| 75% attendance | 47 days of learning lost per year |
Have a safe and enjoyable half term!
With thanks for your continued support in the work we do with your children,
Mr Johnston
