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Falconer's Hill Infant School 09.05.2025

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Review Of The Week

Despite a shorter week due to the Bank Holiday, it’s been just as busy and exciting for school!

In EYFS, children have been captivated by the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk. They’ve explored the story through play, role-play, and creative activities, bringing the magical world of giants and beanstalks to life.

Year 1 have been budding authors this week, creating alternative versions of The Queen’s Hat. In their stories, Miss Giles takes the spotlight—this time it's her scarf that gets whisked away on a windy adventure! The children enjoyed imagining all the unexpected places they might travel to.

Year 2 have taken a journey around the globe, learning all about the continents of the world. Their geographical skills are growing as they explore maps, globes, and facts about our diverse planet.

We’re also looking forward to another fabulous event next week, kindly organised by our wonderful PTA. Thursday is PJ Day, and children can look forward to staying after school for some cosy bedtime stories—a lovely way to end the day and celebrate our love of reading!

Message From FHIS School Council 

Let's Keep Our School Clean!

"We kindly ask everyone to help us take pride in our school environment by keeping it clean and tidy. Please remember to put all litter in the bins provided and encourage others to do the same."

Let’s work together to make our school a clean, safe, and welcoming place for everyone.

Thank you for your support.

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A message from Mrs Birch (Our Parent Support Advisor)

Mind in Daventry is a part of the Northamptonshire Mind network, providing essential mental health support and services to the Daventry and surrounding areas. Our purpose-built building has been designed with the full input of our service users, ensuring it caters to the unique needs of our community. We offer a range of services and support, including advocacy, counselling, training, and employment support, as well as activities and social events that promote mental wellbeing and community involvement.  

Where: Brook Street, Old Gas Works Car Park, Daventry NN11 9YB

Tel: 01327 879416

Link: Mind In Daventry

Online courses for emotional health & wellbeing: Inourplace

Attendance

Attendance is a priority concern in our duty to ‘safeguard’ children. We believe that children can reach their full potential only by receiving full-time education through regular attendance.  

Our target 

At Falconer's Hill Infant School we want to achieve attendance for all pupils of 96% or greater. This is a minimum of an additional 62 hours of learning achieved compared to that of 90% attendance.   

Tuesday 6th May - Friday 9th May

Chestnut – 98%

Sycamore – 94%

Ash – 95.3%

Maple – 99%

Oak – 95.2%

Willow – 95.7%

Whole school – 96%

Last week's attendance cup winners were......

Sycamore Class - 100% - Well Done!

Sun Safety

Now that the weather is starting to improve and getting warmer, please can we gently remind parents/guardians to send children in with water bottles and sun hats.

Sunglasses are not allowed in school unless it's for medical reasons. Sun cream is to be applied before school and not sent in with the children as we are unable to apply this for them.

 Trip Payment Reminder 

Just a gentle reminder regarding payment for our upcoming school trip.

Friday 20th June - Year 2 Hunstanton & Sealife Centre - The deadline for payment is Friday 16th May. 

Payment is to be made via Arbor. In the event we do not receive sufficient payment by the specified date, the trip may need to be cancelled, and a refund will be given.

Please contact the school office if your child is unable to attend, or you need assistance accessing Arbor.

Census Day 

Thursday 15th May, is our special themed menu for Census Day.

It would be really beneficial to the school if as many children as possible were booked in for a school dinner on this day. It's equally a great opportunity for children to try the dishes that are available to them.

If you're worried your child may not like the meal that has been booked for them, please do feel free to send in a packed lunch aswell.

Please book these meals in the usual way via school grid.

Thank you as always for your continued support.

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Social Media 

As a school, we are renovating and improving our communication and influence on social media to show our community the great work that the children and school are doing.

We welcome you to join our new Facebook and Instagram followings and share with family and friends, to keep up to date with school events.

Instagram

On Facebook, please search for Falconer's Hill Infant School.

*It is really important that you log in to Arbor to consent or decline the use of your child’s photo on social media*

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Support Our School

Ashby Fields & FHIS Parent Resources

Northamptonshire Education Awards - Please Vote!

Important Dates 

  • Friday 9th May - Year 1 Cake Sale
  • Monday 12th May - Friday 16th May - Mental Health Week
  • Thursday 15th May - PTA PJs & Stories Event 
  • Monday 19th May - Year 1 Think Tank Trip
  • Wednesday 21st May - Year 2 Big Sing
  • Friday 23rd May - No Outsiders Art Day & Colour Mufti - Last Day Of Term 
  • Monday 2nd June - Start of Summer Term 2
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Pupil Premium

If your household income is below £16,190 you may be entitled to receive Pupil Premium.

Pupil Premium funding offers a range of support, including school holiday food vouchers and subsidised school trips.

If you think you might be eligible, please apply online using the following link:

West Northants Gov

Or alternatively, pop to the school office for a form.

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Foyer

Can we politely ask if you are in the school office foyer, that you please refrain from letting other people in.

This is for everyone’s safety & privacy.

Thank you for your understanding.

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