School values home learning
There will be 1 school values home learning sheet per half-term which will contain creative and discussion-based tasks which will help children to understand the values and the charter. This half-term, the school value covered is Perseverance. You can find the home learning sheet on Google Classrooms.
Every child is expected to do the school values home learning every half-term. There is an activity to do and bring to school.
Optional activities will also be set on a weekly basis for all year groups.
Supporting children with their home learning
We are happy for parents to support their children with their home learning, and sometimes the activities will need an adult to help. Parents are encouraged to ensure that their children complete the activities to the best of their ability and present any written work neatly.
Scientist volunteers for Science Week
Are you a scientist? Do you have a spare hour or two between 10th - 14th March? We would love to hear from you!
At Marlow Infants, we will be hosting Science Week 2025 so that the children can experience an intense, fun-filled week of hands-on Science. They will be taking part in investigations, hearing from scientists, such as yourself, about how science is used in the world and generally having lots of fun honing their scientific skills.
Last year, we had a Helicopter Pilot who helped the children understand the physics behind flying, Food Scientists who explained how food is flavoured, and another who showed the children how chocolate is made in factories, and a GP who spoke about anatomy and self-care.
The theme for Science Week this year is 'Change & Adapt'. Each parent/carer who volunteers will spend 20-30mins in each class. It can be morning or afternoon. It can be any type of science that parents are involved in.
Children love seeing their parents talking about what they are passionate about and Science Week gives them a great opportunity to become enthused about Science at school.
If you can offer any support for Science Week:
Active Journey Week winners!
Congratulations Bee class for winning Active Journey Week!
They had an increase in Active Journeys by 10%. Miss Fallows presented the trophy to Bee class this afternoon.
Class-led worship
We will be holding 6 class-led worship over the next few months. Each class will be basing their worship on their class value, and we would like to invite parents/carers to join in with the worship.
Each class worship will be from 9am-9.30am. We are limiting 2 tickets per family.
Please make sure you only book tickets for your child's class!
Dragonfly: Forgiveness – Thursday 23rd January
Grasshopper: Respect – Thursday 30th January
Butterfly: Service – Thursday 6th February
Ladybird: Perseverance – Thursday 13th February
Ant: Kindness – Thursday 13th March
Bee: Thankfulness – Thursday 20th March
Sandygate Sunday
- Date: Sunday 26th January
On Sunday 26th it will be one of our regular Sandygate Sundays at All Saints Church. We will be taking part in their 10.59 service with some children reading prayers, and we will sing one of our worship songs.
We would love to see as many red jumpers in the congregation as possible to identify them as Sandygate pupils. They should sit with their family during the service and the school staff in church will invite them up at the appropriate times.
Please indicate below if you will attend the service. It is likely to finish at 12 noon.
Smartphone Free Childhood
The Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) campaign is a national parent-led movement raising awareness about the risks of smartphones in schools for our younger pre-teens and teens.
https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk
The local SFC groups have come together and are conducting a Marlow wide survey for parents of primary school children to gauge their views on smartphone use / their concerns.
The SFC movement aims to bring parents together to share information, understand what is happening nationally and internationally and, ultimately, delay smartphones in schools for under 14s. You could join the group to be involved in the local conversation and keep abreast of Marlow-specific news.
MDSA vacancy
We currently have a Midday Supervising Assistant (MDSA) vacancy. We are looking to appoint a responsible and enthusiastic individual who will ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of the children during the lunchtime period. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team working with happy and friendly children.
The full job description and details of how to apply can be found on the school website here.
