Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Parking

  Tue 11 Oct 2022

  I have been contacted by a parent and Sharpes bus company about parking. These are their messages. Please note and take immediate action when coming to school this afternoon. 

   

  "Parking around the school is becoming increasingly dangerous and irresponsible. I’ve seen cars parked on the zigzag lines a couple of times over the last two weeks but thankfully this is unusual. I’m finding the parked car on the junction of Belvoir Crescent and Barnstone Road really dangerous as we have to walk into the road to see if cars are coming. We also have to walk through and around these cars whilst they are manoeuvring on the junction. This was particularly dangerous when visibility was poor due to the heavy rain.

   

  There is plenty of space to park along Main Street in Langar (including the pub) but parents seem unwilling to walk a few seconds more. Last week at the Harvest event at the church, I watched as some parents drove from the church to the roads outside the school. One parent did this and parked on the zigzag lines outside the school."

   

  "I have spoken to the school a couple of weeks ago about the inconsiderate parking by parents on the afternoon pickup. We operate a bus service 656 via Langar, and it is becoming a major issue with parents parking. Whilst we are only a bus service operator, it remains a fact that the road-way should be sufficiently clear to all road uses, but especially to allow unfettered access for the emergency services.  I have attached a video and photos of the parking and the restrictions it is imposing on our drivers that have to navigate a commercial vehicle passed the school.

   

  Please can we address the issue as a matter of urgency, as its fast becoming a point in time where our drivers will refuse to drive through Langar, in fear of either damaging the bus or someone else’s vehicle."

   

   

  

• Spot on Cooking

  Mon 10 Oct 2022

  Mrs Petchell has sent out letters today about a weekly cooking session starting after half term. If you wish your child to attend then please reply asap.

   

  On the reverse is a flier for an autumn themed cooking course taking place on Monday 24th October. Please ring the number on the flier to book a place for your child.

  

• Celebration Worship

  Fri 07 Oct 2022
  

• Faith and Values Leaders First Worship

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  The Faith and Values leaders planned and delivered their first collective worship yesterday. It was so thoughtfully done and they were wonderful role models for the rest of the school. 
   

  The theme was Psalm 139 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. They chose the worship songs My Lighthouse and Big Family of God.

  

• End of Year Outcomes

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  I have shared our end of year outcomes with you before, but we now have a greater understanding of the national picture and have much to celebrate here!

   

  The two Covid lockdowns had a huge impact on children's learning. Nationally this has been seen in a dip in outcomes for the year 1 phonics check, key stage one and key stage 2 data. The percentage of children achieving the expected standard and higher standard has fallen across the board. 

   

  However, you must congratulate yourselves for the way in which you supported home-learning and I must acknowledge the work that staff put in both during that period and on the children's return to school. This has had an incredible impact on children and not only have we retained our 2019 outcomes but exceeded them!

   

  Please take a look at how we compare to the national picture. These outcomes have placed us in the top 10% of schools in Nottinghamshire for key stage 2 outcomes. 

   

  Ofsted and Performance Data | Langar C of E Primary School (secure-primarysite.net)

  

• Rattle and Roll Holiday Club

  Thu 06 Oct 2022
  

• Phonics and Early Reading Information Evening

  Wed 05 Oct 2022

  Thank you to all our parents who attended the Phonics and Early Reading Information Evening tonight. It was so informative and we hope you feel you have an insight into the approach we are using as well as ways in which you can support your child at home.

   

  We know it can be somewhat distracting when you have your children with you at these events, so if you need to read up further or view the power point used, it is all on our website English | Langar C of E Primary School (secure-primarysite.net) 

   

  We had some fantastic feedback from parents as they were leaving, who also commented on the children's engagement with the e-books. We would love to capture this feedback. I will send out a little questionnaire tomorrow to gather your views. I would also like your opinions on other information evenings you would find useful, so please share your thoughts with us.

• Black History Month

  Wed 05 Oct 2022

  Black History Month is marked annually. It recognises and values the inspirational individuals and events that have shaped the black generation. During Black History Month, we remember and celebrate the important people from the past and also those who contribute to and help our society today.

   

  The month of October is Black History Month in the UK, and we have planned a series of lessons, activities and assemblies to take place in October designed to explore this area of the curriculum.

   

  We will also be 'Showing Racism the Red Card' by inviting children to wear red on Friday 14th October.

   

  To support this we have shared resources on the website so that you can continue learning at home. Black History Month | Langar C of E Primary School 

• Site Safety

  Mon 03 Oct 2022

  Thank you all so much for the way in which you have taken on board our arrangements to further safeguard your children by altering the timings of the gate in the morning. This morning though we had an incident which highlighted the very reason we need to constantly review our safeguarding arrangements and make adjustments, and we ask you to support further measures we now need to take.

   

  Having said goodbye in the playground to the parent, a child walked out of the gate and off site this morning. This was very alarming for all concerned and left staff and the parent extremely distressed. 

   

  We have gathered as a staff and reflected on ways in which we can mitigate this risk in future. It is paramount that you understand these measures, the roles of staff and the part we are asking you to play.

   

  Staff

  The gate opens at 8.40am and closes at 8.50am. During this period Mrs Petchell is on the KS1 door to meet and greet and take any messages for class teachers. Mrs Richardson, Mrs Lark, Mrs Sellars and Mrs Male are in the classroom; greeting children and settling them in to the activity they have set. Mrs George is near the KS2 doors to meet and greet and take messages for class teachers. Mr Owen-Jones and Mrs Turner are greeting and starting teaching with children entering the classroom. Mrs Farmer (our caretaker) is on the gate to ensure it is open and closed in a timely manner and Mrs Brown is on the playground to over see the smooth start to the day and meet and greet our families. 

   

  There may be times when we have to make changes to these arrangements, for example when one of us is in a meeting, on a course or indeed in a conversation with a parent or child. 

   

  Parents

  We recognise that children in key stage two are maturing and parents may choose not come onto the school site in the morning. We accept that this is a great way of fostering independence in readiness for secondary school. 

   

  Children in key stage 1, need to be accompanied to the door where they can be warmly welcomed by their teacher into class to start their learning. 

   

  We appreciate that in the lower end of school parents need to pass on messages and talk more frequently to staff. We would ask you to wait until Mrs Petchell is free and do this once your child has gone into school. If you need a more lengthy conversation, please come round to reception. 

   

  End of the Day 

  To continue to safeguard in this manner, we have made adjustments to the end of the day too.

   

  The gate will be opened just prior to 3.20pm by Mrs Farmer, who will remain on the gate until she closes it at 3.30pm.

   

  To ensure the safe dismissal of your children, we implore you to make your way to your child's classroom door or designated area; make yourself visible and known. Your child will only be handed over to you when you come forward to collect them. It has become increasingly difficult for teachers to do this confidently when parents stand some distance from them. 

   

  Class 3 and 4 parents need to be outside their respective child's classroom door. Class 2 parents should wait in the half of the playground in front of the shed and class 1 parents should stand in front of the door that they exit out of. If you have children in multiple classes, please collect younger children first and then come into sight of your older child's teacher. 

   

  Should you wish your key stage 2 child to walk home alone, ensure this has been communicated in writing via the office. We will not permit them to leave the site otherwise. Should you make an arrangement for another parent to collect your child, again, ensure this is clearly communicated with the school prior to 3.20pm if possible. 

   

  Exit the site as soon as you have collected your child to assist with the dismissal of the rest of the class. 

   

  At 3.30pm, Mrs Farmer will close and lock the gate in readiness for after school clubs to take place safely. 

   

  Whilst these measures may sound rather prescriptive, we would not wish any parent to be in the position where their child's safety is compromised. We will do anything we can to prevent that and trust that you will support us. 

• Playtime Activities

  Mon 03 Oct 2022

  As the weather is changing the playground, field and MUGA are starting to get slippery. This is unavoidable and so we have to mitigate the dangers for children by altering the activities that take place at playtime and lunchtime.

   

  We have a wide range of equipment that is used on a rota basis and lots of different areas to play including the trim trail, reflection garden hut and basket ball nets which children will be permitted to use. However, until the spring we will not be allowing the children to play football as this is when we see most accidents occur. 

   

  We know that some children will be disappointed by this, however, their safety comes first.