NewsletterAutumn Term - Friday 18th October

Please click here for a downloadable (and less blurry) copy of the diary dates.

Due to continuing roofing work, we are unable to offer any holiday clubs this half term. Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to stop offering holiday clubs moving forward, as there is not enough demand to make it financially viable. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Axten, Miss Wallis and the rest of the RMC team for all their work in planning, preparing and delivering previous holiday clubs. We will, of course, continue to offer our before and after school wrap around care at Robert Miles Club (7.30am-6pm). If you are interested in booking a session, please contact the school office.

 

Please see details of some Holiday Clubs you can book onto as an alternative. You don't have to attend the school to go to the club. Please follow this link for more information: https://rattleandrollperformance.com/classes/book

 

On Wednesday 4th December 2024, we will be visited by Nottinghamshire's School Immunisation team, to give the flu vaccination to all pupils with a valid consent form. The free flu vaccination is eligible to children from Reception (FS2) up to and including Year 11. It is usually given as a quick and painless nasal spray in each nostril.

Consent forms have been distributed via email. Please contact the school office if you have not received one. 

Please follow this link for more information from the NHS. 

We have also been asked to share the information leaflet below:

Please click here to download a copy of the poster below.

If this is something you are interested in supporting, one of our parents has created a local community group for Robert Miles Infants: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CCg7Q2UtzqGJpLmnrAzDxW

Last week, your child should have brought home a letter with information about the parents' evenings taking place on:

Monday 4th November - Elm and Maple Classes

Wednesday 6th November - Hazel, Pine and Willow Classes

The reply slips were due in by Monday 14th October. If you haven't already done so, please return the reply slip as soon as possible. If you are unable to make the dates given, please arrange a mutually convenient time to meet with your child's class teacher. 

You will receive a slip back to confirm your appointment day and time on Thursday 24th October.

Thank you

We are hoping to set up a group of parents who work together to support the school to make it the best it can be for the children. This may be by supporting with school events or organising fundraising activities to raise money for resources for the school that it would otherwise not be able to afford.

If this is something you are interested in, please visit the school office or send an email to office@rmischool.co.uk

 

Please note: This was previously shared via Tapestry on 11th September.

We have been contacted by The AIM Group who deliver Free Online Level 2 Accredited Courses to help better understand some key issues around young people's mental health and wellbeing, along with a range of other qualifications that may help with developing your own careers.

Here's some of the most popular subjects available:

Neuroscience in the Early Years - Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Understanding Autism - Specific Learning Difficulties - Nutrition and Health - Adverse Childhood Experiences - Bullying in Children and Young People - Distressed Behaviour in Children - Mental Health Awareness - Counselling - Team Leading - Business Administration - Customer Service - Safeguarding and Prevent - Functional Skills English & Maths

These are just the popular qualifications, but they have over 30 available!

The qualifications are completed within a 6–12 week period at your own leisure. They are equivalent to a GCSE Grade C. You can do as many as you like, however you can only do one at a time.

The only criteria you must meet to be eligible, is:

- Aged 19 or over on or before 31st August 2024
- Have lived in the UK/EU for 3+ years
- Not already on a Government funded course

If you are interested in undertaking one of these free online courses or would like further information, then please complete the following link ASAP. You will then be sent an enrolment form to complete set up:

https://theaimgroup.co.uk/booking-form/001Q500000QpLQ3 

If you have any questions prior to expressing interest, call Shane Cooke on 0203 923 4013 or drop him an email at shane.cooke@theaimgroup.co.uk

Pumpkin Party: 

Robert Miles Club will be having their annual pumpkin party on Thursday 24th October.

Mrs Axten and the team have planned a range of pumpkin themed activities and this is always hugely popular. The party runs from 3.15-6.00pm and numbers are limited. Normal charges apply - £9.75 for the session.

Please book through the Schoolsbuddy app. Please speak to the office if you need some help with this.

 

Pumpkin Competition:

On Friday 25th October,  we will hold our annual pumpkin competition. If your child would like to enter, please bring your decorated pumpkin to display in our playground, on the morning of 25th October. There will be prizes for the most imaginative creations and all entries will receive a certificate. 

 

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Have you checked if your child is entitled to additional funding? This money comes into school and makes a big difference to what we can offer. Please click on the link to see if you are eligible.

https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-meals/free-school-meals-and-milk

It should only take a few minutes. If you are successful, you will be able to claim ten free sessions at our before / after-school provision (Robert Miles Club) and a free book bag!

Please contact the school office if you would like some support to complete the form.

Please see the poster below for dates of open days for parents / carers looking for a Reception school place for September 2025.

Please feel free to spread the word!

HOLIDAY ACTIVITY AND FOOD (HAF) PROGRAMME  

Please click here for information about funded activities and food for children receiving benefits related free school meals. These programmes run during the following school holidays: spring (Easter), summer, autumn (October) and Christmas holidays.  

Children aged between 5 – 16 years (Reception aged 4 and year 11 inclusive) in receipt of benefits related free school meals are eligible for free holiday activities and food. This is not a food voucher scheme; all activities happen face to face. 

 

Please use these links for information regarding the Rushcliffe Family Hub's Children's Centre timetables:

• Family Drop-in Sessions (Sept-Dec)
• Universal Timetable (Sept-Dec)