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Headteacher News
Dear Parents and Carers
All of you will have had the opportunity to come into school on our Open Afternoon and it was so nice to welcome you in. It’s been a while! I hope you found the time useful in the lead up to Parent Consultations. I know that for some, we have had to reschedule due to staff absence, but please be assured that all parents will have had the chance to talk with their child’s class teacher by the middle of November. If you are unable to find a suitable time to meet the teacher, please ensure you arrange a separate meeting as we value the opportunity to share information from school and parents. In addition, some families will have met with Ms McMeakin to review their child’s access to learning. Ms McMeakin has been extremely busy fitting in appointments with parents and staff, and we hope this has been valuable. Huge thanks to Ms McMeakin for this amazing piece of work.
We are still waiting for the Ofsted report to be published (timeframe is usually six weeks) and I will keep you informed when it is available.
We are currently looking for expertise in developing simple spreadsheets incorporating hyperlinks and basic formulae to support administration activities within our SEND provision. If you have some spare time and are able to help with non-confidential IT administrative support for a couple of days on a voluntary basis we would be extremely grateful. Our contact is tmcmeakin@tetherdownschool.org.
If you have younger siblings who require a place at Tetherdown for September 2023, please make sure you sign up for the school tours, bookings available on the school website. Closing date for all admissions for Reception aged children is 15th January 2023. If you are considering secondary schools for your child then the closing date is 31st October. Please follow this link for further information – click here.
Finally, just to remind you all that Monday 31st October is an INSET day and school is closed to children. I would like to wish you all a happy and restful break. We look forward to seeing the children on Tuesday 1st November.
Tony Woodward
Headteacher
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21 Oct 2022
When they are babies, they have to be kept really warm.
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21 Oct 2022
We had fun looking at the different medical tools!
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18 Oct 2022
We loved digging for worms!!
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18 Oct 2022
The children delighted in catching some mini beasts from the on-site pond and woodland.
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14 Oct 2022
Congratulations James!
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14 Oct 2022
We loved celebrating the end of the day with a pinata!
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07 Oct 2022
Over 100 students from various schools participated.
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Dear Parents/Carers
The Friends of Tetherdown are excited to announce our three fundraising events for this term which will be:
- Quiz Night - Nov 12th 7:30pm to 11:00pm (One not to be missed! Tickets now available on classlist for tables of 8)
- Winter Market - Nov 25th straight after school to 7:00pm (Get your festive shopping in early!)
- Parents’ party - Dec 3rd from 8:00pm to 12midnight (book the babysitter now!)
Not only are these designed to be great social events but, they’re absolutely vital in achieving our fundraising targets to support our kids’ education and in keeping the school in operation.
And remember, the committee door is always open; whether you want to join the committee, have an idea to share or you’d like to volunteer for an event… we are all part of the Tetherdown community so let’s get involved!
Want to get in touch?
Contact: jessicarfeller@gmail.com.
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One click in support of children's learning experience
A quick message to remind any of you who can afford anything between £5-50 per month to consider supporting the school in the most amazing way by setting up a direct debit.
It’s the easiest and most effective way to ensure the school has the resources it needs, as government funding hardly covers more than the cost of the teachers themselves.
It’s a really quick thing to set up and the impact on our kids is invaluable. We know times are tough but without the volume of events we had previously, every contribution really makes a difference. Click here to set up a direct debit.
Thanks in advance for your support.
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For further information about SENDIASS and what is on offer please go to our SEND pages.
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Polio vaccination campaign
Polio virus is spreading in London, so children aged one to nine are the focus of a polio vaccination campaign to ensure that they are protected from catching the virus. Children who are up-to-date with their routine vaccines are being offered a booster vaccine. Parents of children who are not up-to-date are being urged to contact their GP to get their child protected from polio and a range of other potentially dangerous diseases with their routine vaccinations.
Poliovirus is a life-threatening infection of the nerves that can cause serious disability, permanent paralysis or even death. Polio is preventable and vaccination is the best protection against the disease. All children in England are offered five doses of polio vaccine as part of the routine NHS
vacination schedule:
- Babies are given jabs to protect against polio and other diseases at the age of eight weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.
- A booster given at three years and four months keeps them protected for longer.
- A final booster at around 14 years old keeps them protected for life.
If your child hasn’t had all of their jabs, contact your doctor today to get them protected.
In Haringey, a polio booster walk-in clinic is available at Hornsey Central Vaccination Centre. This clinic is for children aged six to nine years, who are up-to-date with their routine childhood vaccinations.
The clinic is open seven days a week from 3pm-8pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Follow this link for more information, including what you need to bring with you visit.
Link to our website Key Letter page for our recent communication about the Polio Vaccine campaign.
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Lego Amnesty
Looking to clear out some of your Lego before the holidays? Breakfast and After School Clubs would love to take it off your hands! No directions required just the Lego. We will have a donation box available after the Half-Term outside in the archway across from the Main Office door. THANK YOU!!
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Religious Artefacts
Religious artefacts are used, in primary schools, as tools for concrete and kinaesthetic learning, to encourage empathy with the people for whom these artefacts hold religious significance, and to generate responses of awe and wonder.
We are looking to add to and update our school collection so if you have or know anyone who can donate any good quality items (such a Puja Tray Set, Diwali lamps, Mezuzah, Shofar & Challah cover, prayer mat, skull cap, nativity finger puppets, etc) to support our teaching and learning, we would be very grateful.
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Do you have a piano stool going spare?
Are you thinking of replacing your stool? If you have a comfortable and functioning piano stool, and you are looking to give it a good home, please let us know. We would be very grateful for your donation.
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Symptoms, Testing and Guidance for COVID-19
For symptoms, testing and guidance for COVID-19 please refer to our COVID-19 website pages which contain information that we hope parents find helpful and useful including:
- How to report a positive CIVID-19 test.
- Timeline for isolation.
- My child has tested positive - what happens next?
- COVID-19 links to guidance, advise and FAQ.
We appreciate that there may at times be some confusion on ways to respond, but we are doing our best to ensure as many children can come to school on a regular basis so that risks to your child’s continuing education in the current climate is reduced.
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!! Admission Arrangement Timelines !!
Please be aware of the admissions' timelines for Reception and Secondary 2023 Entry.
Key Dates for Reception Admissions Entry 2023 as Published by Haringey
- 1st September 2022 - Applications Open.
- 15th January 2023 - Application Deadline.
- 17th April 2023 - Offer day/online outcome Online applicants will receive notification of their offer in an email. Paper applicants will be sent an offer letter.
- 2nd May 2023 - Acceptance deadline - online applicants should accept their offer online.
- 19th May 2022 - Appeals deadline.
Further information can be found on our website admissions pages.
Key Dates for Secondary Admissions 2022/23 as Published by Haringey
- 1st September 2022 - Applications Open.
- 31st October 2022 - Application Deadline.
- 1st March 2023 - Offer day/online outcome Online applicants will receive notification of their offer in an email. Paper applicants will be sent an offer letter.
- 15th March 2023 - Acceptance deadline - online applicants should accept their offer online.
- 3rd April 2023 – Appeals deadline.
Further information can be found on our website secondary transfer pages.
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There is only 1 week left before the application deadline on 31 October for Seconday Applications – this includes a week of half-term.
Apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk.
Applications must be received before the deadline of 31 October. Any received after this date will be processed after all those who applied on-time, and families will in all likelihood miss out on a place at their preferred secondary school.
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Clubs & Activity Camps
The Autumn Term 2022 lunchtime and extracurricular club timetable is available on our website. In addition, to emailing club promotional material to parents we are also publishing any advertising provided by the clubs on our website Clubs & Activity Camps page.
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Wraparound Care: Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club offers an exciting variety of healthy breakfast choices for the children these include: croissants, brioche buns, fruit yogurt, juice and cereal.
Ad hoc Bookings
Breakfast Club is currently able to take a limited number of ad hoc bookings. If you would like to use the Club’s ad hoc services please contact our Senior Play Leader Ms Geen-Moore on the email provided below no later than 9:00am a day prior to your booking. Ad hoc spaces are charged at a slightly higher rate of £8 per session per child (via ParentPay).
Please note that due to limited availability, to attend you must receive a confirmation email from Ms Geen-Moore.
E: breakfastclub@tetherdownschool.org
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PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE A NO NUTS SCHOOL
Products containing nuts (including for staff as some may also have allergies) must not be brought into school under any circumstances
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Considerate Driving and Parking Please!
If you must drive to school to drop off your child(ren) please consider our neighbours when parking near the school. We have received complaints that some parents are parking across driveways and blocking house owners in. It would be far healthier for children if parents could park a little way from the school and walk or scooter to school. Scooters may be stored at school. We do not have bicycle storage
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Tetherdown School Communications to Parents
We have a brand-new website please ensure your explore our website regularly so not to miss any important communications. This should be your 'FIRST PORT OF CALL' for information.
The Parents page is dedicated to you! - here you will be able to find answers and links to everyday questions and queries you may have as well as further useful information and support - to name a few...
- Calendar - check this regularly
- Term dates
- Key Letters
- School Day & Wraparound Care
- Health & Welfare
Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have explored the website, and you cannot find what you are looking for.
Parent Communication to Tetherdown
Please remember when emailing the admin mailbox to ensure you put your child's full name and class. There are over 400 pupils on roll and as you can imagine finding any child with only their first name can be tricky!
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ParentPay - Communication from Tetherdown
ParentPay is the schools Communications and Payment System All communications sent directly from the school are sent using ParentPay only.
Parents will receive an email from platform@parentpay.com - when you receive messages from this email you can be assured this is an official direct school communication.
Any undelivered emails to parents the school are notified - we have not been notified of any undelivered messages to date.
Text and Email Alerts
Parents are advised to set up text and email alerts to ensure that you do not miss any important information from Tetherdown. Details of how to do this can be found on our Payment & Bookings System pages. If you have missed an email please search your mailbox for platform@parentpay.com messages and check junk mail.
If you are having any problems receiving official school communications please contact the school office after you have checked your mailbox and junk mail and not ParentPay.
Thank you for your continuing support.
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Extracurricular Club Cancellation
This week one of our extracurricular club providers cancelled their club. Please can families note the process below for any future cancellations. Thank you in advance.
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If your child's extracurricular club at the end of the school day is cancelled by the provider, parents are advised to make alternative pick-up arrangements for their child and to notify the school office via email of the new arrangement no later than 2:45pm. Parents should not assume that the Tetherdown after-school club can take their child following a club cancellation if they cannot make alternative pick-up arrangements.
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Children who normally attend the Tetherdown after-school club directly after the cancelled extracurricular club (e.g. tennis) can go straight to after-school club at the end of the school day, however you will be charged accordingly for this session via ParentPay.
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Gentle Reminders
Reporting Absences and Pick-up
Reporting Absence
We always require absence information, including unplanned absence, to be reported daily before 9am.
If your child is absent please call the school office before 9am and select option 1. Leave a clear message with your child’s full name and class and a brief reason for the absence.
Reporting Pick-Up
If your child is going home with someone different to their regular person collecting them, please remember to communicate arrangements via the admin email before 2:45pm stating your child’s full name and class and who is collecting them.
Please do not email teachers as they are unable to check emails during the teaching day.
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For absences and pick-up arrangements report to:
admin@tetherdownschool.org
If your child is going to be absent for medical or official appointment you must provide proof of the appointment to the school office via email. Please remember to include your child's full name and class in all correspondence.
You do not need to fill in the absence request form for medical appointments, or official appointments.
Children Leaving Tetherdown
If you are planning on leaving Tetherdown it is important that you inform the school as soon as possible. Please fill in the destination form which can found on our School Forms & Links page.
As a reminder that medicine cannot be given to your child to bring into school. The school can administer prescribed medicine only (the parents form on our website must be filled in). Any over the counter medicine must be administered by a parent / nominated carer. Please refer to our Health & Welfare pages for further details.
The school does not accept forgotten items. We aim to promote independence and responsibility in our children. This includes snacks and packed lunches, water bottles, PE kits, instruments etc. We can accept medical and reading glasses. If a child has forgotten their lunch one will be provided and will be charged via your ParentPay account.
We are a healthy school and as such we kindly ask that children do not bring in sweets or cakes/biscuits to hand out to their friends on their birthday. A class book donation is always much appreciated. We will share your book-gift with the class and insert a special book plate to mark the occasion of your child's birthday.
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