Assembly
Ms Galligan introduced the children to the Jigsaw theme (our PSHE scheme of work) for this half term: Celebrating Difference. To this end, we are inviting the children to wear odd coloured socks on Tuesday 17th November as part of the focus during Anti-Bullying Week.
The children were also reminded of the significance of the red poppies that many people wear at this time of year.
Maths in School
This week saw the start of ‘Barvember’ , an initiative promoted by the White Rose maths scheme used in part of the school. Each day during November they release a series of puzzle questions designed for children from Form 1 upwards. These have been posted on the school online assembly room. The children have been enjoying puzzling out how to solve the questions both in school and at home.
Next week, some of the older children will be attempting the Primary Mathematics Challenge. We hope they enjoy the questions and it will help them see how maths is used in so many different situations.
Winter Essentials, please label
As the weather gets cooler, children are starting to wear their scarves, gloves and hats to school and in the park. To avoid the spread of head lice, please ensure that all items are named so that children don't share these. We also request that children with longer hair have their hair tied up and hair accessories are in school colours, green, yellow or black. Thank you.
Second-Hand Winter Sale
On Friday, 13 November, between 8.30 am and 9 am, a second-hand winter uniform sale will take place for duffel coats, 3-in-1 coats, scarves and hats only. These can be dropped off at the school office on Thursday 12 November. Duffel coats or blazers are acceptable outer wear coming into school, it is up to pupils/parents. As it gets colder, typically the children move into the duffel coat.
House Points
Sussex: 1547 Clifton: 1484
Artwork of the Week
Nathan in Form Three, for a fantastic relief print of a sea turtle, inspired by Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species Portfolio. Well done, Nathan!
Upcoming Dates for Your Diary
November
13th Second-hand Uniform Sale
17th Wear odd socks day to celebrate differences
23rd South Hampstead School Debating Competition
30th F2 Trip to Transport Museum
December
9th Whole School Christmas Concert including the Junior Play [Parent Event] (No After School Clubs on this day - Baking, Dance and Debate)
