It was wonderful to see our children (and staff) wearing odd socks to promote diversity across the community and wider world on Monday 16th November. All through the week, classes took part in activities to raise awareness of the importance of anti-bullying, whether this be physical, verbal or emotional. In UKS2, the children also nominated anti-bullying ambassadors, who have the important role of promoting positive relationships, as well as anti-bullying, across Moat House. Our anti-bullying ambassadors are: Ashanti and Hariam (5SP), Mateusz and Michaela (5SH), Junior and Vasni (6CB), Makai and Lacey P (6JK).

To date, we have still not had any positive cases amongst any of our children. If any parents or carers have not yet told us about internet availability and whether children have access to a device can you please let their teacher know asap. Also, can you please make sure that we have an up to date telephone number if your number has changed since September.

We have noticed a severe drop in the number of orders being placed online for school meals. If the order is not placed, we will give your child the main option of the day dependant on their dietary requirements. Once the option is selected, it cannot be changed as the food is made to order. That means if you have not informed us of your child’s choices for the week, they may not have a meal of their liking that day and we are unable to give them an alternative. We are seeing vast amounts of food not being eaten and thrown away. Please help us to ensure your child is given a filling meal that they will enjoy each day by submitting your school meal choices on time every week. Thank you.

I'd like to say thank you and well done to all of our children for coming back to school with such positive attitudes. They have made great progress since September and we would like to congratulate them for their efforts.

We are planning to inform parents/carers about the progress and attainment of your child in an alternative form to the traditional evening whereby you come to school and meet your child’s class teacher face to face. Once we have finalised the details and arrangements we will let you know how this will work but in the meantime, please contact the school office if you have any problems or concerns regarding your child in school.

After a recent health and safety visit, we have been advised that the windows should remain open wherever possible for improved ventilation. Due to this, the temperature in school may fluctuate so therefore you may wish to supply your child with additional layers of clothing (e.g cardigan or vest).