From Mrs. Reed
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the summer term! I hope you all had an enjoyable break and that if you were celebrating a religious festival (Easter, Eid, Vaisakhi or Pesach) that it was a joyful time of spiritual renewal.
Congratulations to Mr Feldman!
The school governors have confirmed Mr Feldman in the role of Deputy Head Teacher, alongside Mrs Alarakhia who is also a Deputy Head Teacher (Mr Feldman previously held the role of Assistant Head Teacher). I am fortunate to be supported by two such excellent deputies. Mrs Alarakhia leads on Pastoral and Inclusion matters in school, while Mr Feldman leads on Curriculum and Assessment.
New Life in Dairy Meadow!
We have had chicks and ducklings hatching from their eggs in Nursery and Reception. Children have been thrilled to watch what seems a miraculous event, and are carefully looking after their little visitors.
Other excitement!
As usual for Dairy Meadow, the term is packed with wonderful learning experiences for the children. We have an Artist in Residence joining us for an animation project, a Poet joining us for a poetry project, children visiting the Southall Resists art exhibition, the Jupiter music project continues, and there is a glider-making workshop. Do keep an eye on the school website for updates on what happens in school week by week.
A Smile not a Mobile
Please don’t be on your mobile when you collect your children from school!
Greet them with a smile instead, and find out about their day.
Attendance and Punctuality
Children should be in school, on time, every school day. Occasionally children are too unwell for school, but minor coughs and colds should not stop them attending. I am very concerned that parents and carers are taking their children out of school for trips abroad.
Whether this is for a holiday or another reason it will affect your child’s learning. These trips will not be authorised and it is school policy to ask the London Borough of Ealing to issue a fine to families in these circumstances.
Packed lunches
Children’s packed lunches should follow our packed lunch policy which is available by clicking the link below. Dairy Meadow Packed Lunch Policy
ONE ‘treat food’ such as crisps, chocolate biscuits, cereal bars, may be included in a packed lunch ONLY on FRIDAYS.
Uniform
Children should wear correct school uniform including school shoes. Trainers are NOT permitted. Children in years 5-6 may change into trainers for lunchtime play but must change back for the afternoon. Children may change into trainers for after school sports clubs.
Leggings may be worn under a skirt or dress if wished. However, leggings must NOT be worn in place of trousers. PE tracksuit bottoms should be plain black with no logos or words please. Clothing should be clearly named.
We welcome donations of clean, second hand school uniform in good condition. If you need second hand uniform please contact Mrs Sall on uniforms@dairy-meadow.ealing.sch.uk stating the item(s) and size you are hoping for.
Three- and Four-Year-Olds
All children aged 3 and 4 are entitled to 15 hours a week of free childcare regardless of family income or residency status. Children of working parents are entitled to 30 hours a week. We take children from 3 years old for half days or all day in our Nursery.
More Congratulations
We were proud of all our pupils who submitted entries to the Ealing Book Festival Poetry Competition. Well done to Year 6 pupils Amal Farag, Ravneet Kaur, Safaa Kola and Zahara Kachere who all had their poems commended in their age group. They attended the celebration ceremony on Sunday 14th April at Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing along with their proud parents and (also very proud) Mr Feldman and Mrs Reed. Well done to our talented poets!
Dates for your Diary
Here are some key dates for your information:
- Parents’/Carers' meetings will take place on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th of June.
We will be in touch to allow you to book a slot. Please attend if you possibly can; we will try to be flexible offering other meeting times if you cannot make these dates.
- Reception and Key Stage 1 Sports Day will be during the morning of Tuesday 9th July.
- Key Stage 2 Sport Day will be during the morning of Thursday 11th July.
Best wishes,
Mrs A Reed
Head teacher.
