NewsletterAutumn Term - Friday 4th October

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

As shown on the diary dates, on Friday 11th October, school will be closed for a Nova Trust INSET day. All staff will be visiting various other schools within the Trust to participate in professional development sessions focusing on primary teaching, inclusion and business and operations.

Our final INSET for this academic year will take place on Friday 14th February 2025. We have ensured this is in line with an already planned INSET at the junior school.

On Monday, your child will bring 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

Please return the reply slip by Monday 14th October. You will receive a slip back to confirm your appointment day and time by 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

 

Thank you to everyone who joined our Harvest celebrations on Wednesday and for the generous donations. It was lovely to see so many families join us to hear a variety of songs, poems and readings.

 

A local Bingham author, Chrissy Sanderson, visited Robert Miles Infant School on Thursday, to share her story with the children in Year 1 and 2.

The heart-warming story is about Cranky the cat who is feeling very unhappy.  The wonderfully illustrated animals gather together to try and work out how they can help their friend.  It is a story about caring for each other and showing kindness which helps Cranky the cat cheer up because he feels so loved by his friends.  If interested, the story book can be obtained from Amazon or a signed copy can be bought locally from Iris Blue, Eaton Place, Bingham.              

Book details: How can we help our friend? Written by Chrissy Sanderson / Illustrated by Roger Parker

                                   

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!

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)