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Falconer's Hill Infant School 21.11.2025

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Head Of School โ€“ Weekly Review

What a chilly week it has been, with some welcome visits from Jack Frost reminding us that winter is well on its way! As temperatures continue to drop, please remember that children need to come to school with a warm coat and suitable clothing so they can stay comfortable while enjoying the fabulous outdoor learning opportunities we access in all weathers.

This week, we are delighted to celebrate continued successes in phonics. We were visited by the Trust phonics auditors, who recognised outstanding practice across the school. Their feedback highlighted the dedication of our staff and the priority we place on ensuring every child develops strong early reading skills. A reminder to keep reading at home and to watch the phonics videos shared on Seesaw by your childโ€™s class teacherโ€”every little bit helps reinforce their learning.

Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for parent consultations this week. It is always a pleasure to strengthen the positive relationships between home and school. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to discuss your childโ€™s academic progress, personal development, and next steps in their learning journey.

As always, thank you for your continued support. We truly appreciate everything you do to work in partnership with us.

Wishing you all a warm and restful weekend.

Attendance Matters

Attendance is a priority concern as part of our commitment to safeguarding every child. We believe that children can only reach their full potential through regular, full-time education.

๐ŸŽฏOur Attendance Target

At Falconer's Hill Infant School, we aim for all pupils to achieve at least 96% attendance.

โœ…  Why 96%?
Pupils with 96% or higher attendance gain a significant advantage โ€” thatโ€™s at least 62 more hours of learning compared to a child with just 90% attendance.

Letโ€™s work together to support our childrenโ€™s education and make every school day count!

This Week's Attendance
17th November - 21st November 2025

Hereโ€™s how each class did this week with their attendance:

๐ŸŒฐ Chestnut โ€“ 96%
๐Ÿ Sycamore โ€“ 97%
๐ŸŒฟ Ash โ€“ 93%
๐Ÿ‚ Maple โ€“ 90%
๐ŸŒณ Oak โ€“  91%
๐ŸŒผ Willow โ€“ 96%

๐Ÿซ Whole School Attendance โ€“ 94%

๐Ÿฅ‡ Congratulations to Sycamore Class for achieving  97% attendance this week! Youโ€™ve earned the Attendance Cup! Well done!

Let's keep up the great attendance at our school โ€” every day counts! ???

Respectful Language on School Grounds

We kindly remind parents, carers, and visitors to use kind and respectful language at all times on the school site. Swearing, hand gestures or unkind words are not appropriate, as we aim to set a positive example for our children and maintain a caring, welcoming environment for everyone.

Parking on school site

A gentle reminder that parking on school premises at drop-off and pick-up is for blue badge holders only unless there has been a prior agreement.

Parking spaces are for staff only.

McCarthy Dixon Foundation

Falconerโ€™s Hill Infant School has been fortunate to become part of the McCarthy Dixon Foundation family, who are a charity that helps to support over 90 schools in Northamptonshire.    

They are able to provide tailored specialised aid to support our families through difficult times, and they are providing hampers at Christmas to some of our families who need a little extra help. 

We are holding a Mufti Day on Friday 28th November 2025 and all we ask in return is for a cash donation which will then be given to McCarthy Dixon so that they can continue to provide help and support to the community. 

For more information on the charity, please visit : About - The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation

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๐ŸŽ„ All things Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

  • A little festive reminder that tickets to see Santa are now on sale and can be purchased from the school office.

๐ŸŽ… Tickets: ยฃ3.50 (cash only)

Santa will be joining us at the School Christmas Fayre on Friday 5th December, from 3:00โ€“4:00pm.

  • Weโ€™re collecting items for our Christmas Fayre raffle and hampers!

We would be very grateful for any suitable donations you can offer โ€” such as chocolates, biscuits, wine, toiletries, toys, Christmas treats, or small new gift items.

Thank you for your support & helping us make this yearโ€™s Christmas Fayre extra special! 


๐ŸšŒ Upcoming School Trips โ€“ Important Information & Payment Deadlines

We are excited to offer the following enrichment opportunities for our pupils.

๐ŸŽฌ Whole School Cinema Trip
๐Ÿ“… Trip Date: Friday, 19th December 2025
๐Ÿ’ณ Payment Deadline: Monday, 1st December 2025
All pupils will enjoy a festive cinema experience. 

๐ŸŒฟ EYFS Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm
๐Ÿ“… Trip Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026
๐Ÿ’ณ Payment Deadline: Thursday, 8th January 2026
To extend childrenโ€™s learning from their understanding of the world linked to life cycles and habitats.

Payments should be made via Arbor by the deadlines stated to secure your childโ€™s place & ensure the trip can go ahead.
๐Ÿ” If you need a login reminder, please contact the school office.

If you have any other questions, weโ€™re happy to help!

Falconers Hill Academy โ€“ Open Days

๐Ÿ“Location: Falconers Hill Academy

 ๐Ÿ“…Dates & Times:

  • Thursday, 11th December โ€“ 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM

                                                      

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Breakfast Club

Every Day: 8:00 AM โ€“ 8:45 AM
With Mrs Burton & Mrs Howard

Start your day with a smile!
Enjoy a tasty, healthy breakfast and some fun before the school day begins.

โœ… Nutritious Food
โœ… Friendly Faces
โœ… Safe, Welcoming Environment
โœ… Open to All Students
๐Ÿซ PLUS โ€“ Donโ€™t Miss Chocolate Friday! (A sweet treat to end the week!)

๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ4 per session
๐ŸŽ“ Free for families eligible for Pupil Premium

๐Ÿ“ Where: School Hall, access via Mulberry
โฐ When: 8:00 AM โ€“ 8:45 AM
๐Ÿ“… Every School Day
๐Ÿ“ž Please speak to the school office to book your place.

Come hungry, leave happy โ€“ fuel up for a fantastic day! ๐Ÿš€

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Polite Reminder โ€“ School Office Foyer

If you are in the school office foyer, we kindly ask that you do not let other visitors in.

This is an important part of keeping everyone safe and maintaining privacy within our school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


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