Newsletter 20th Sept 2024

20th September 2024

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have been enjoying the extra weeks of summer that we've been having. I've certainly enjoyed hearing about evening beach trips and extra ice-cream treats. Let's hope it continues. 

You will have been sent a letter about Evidence for Learning (EFL), which is a way we can track your child's progress and you can share photos and home successes with us. The joining instructions are included- please contact us if you have any difficulties.

Please can I remind you to update any changes to your child's data such as emergency contact numbers, email addresses and consent forms. It is vital we hold the correct information for you child. 

We have a vacancy for parent governor - please put yourself forward if you are interested in the following:

    • developing a vision and strategy for the school
    • overseeing financial performance and making sure money is well spent
    • holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school
    • engaging with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community to understand their views
We look forward to hearing from you.

Settling in After the Summer Holidays

All pupils in Class 12 have settled quickly. Of note they have been reading books from the new reading scheme, enjoying PE sessions at the Sport Barn, talking to their peers about what they like and learning about their new topic about 'Earth and Space'. They have also been developing their shopping skills. The pupils have been learning to find different foods in a supermarket by looking for signs and asking shop staff where the items are it, they were unable to find them. Some have used their maths skills by choosing the cheaper priced item too.

Nabeeha and Sona have settled in well to their new school. Learning routines and forming good relationships with the adults in class.

Class 9 have been enjoying the sunshine and keeping active this week with trips to the park, time on the bikes and the outdoor gym playground.  

All pupils in Class 6 have settled back to school amazingly! We have had lots of fun so far developing our communication skills at the park, making sandwiches during cooking, learning about houses as well as numbers and patterns. Staff have loved getting to know all the pupils and we are looking forward to a great year ahead!

Walk Around Bicton

Class 5 settled well back into school. They enjoyed a walk around Bicton grounds; noting down everything that we saw on their checklists. They got extremely excited at seeing the donkeys, and some of them loved stroking the donkey's noses. 

Parent and Carer Support Session

Thursday 10th October, 10-11am, Mill Water School.

The Ambassador Volunteer programme is a peer support network for parents and carers of children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

It is supported by DiAS (Devon Information, Advice and Support) and the Parent Carer Forum Devon.

Sarah Lord, Ambassador Volunteer Coordinator, will be visiting Mill Water School to meet parents and carers, to explain the programme and tell you how DiAS/PCFD can help you.

Spaces are limited. Please register your interest by 03.10.24 by emailing: earlyhelp@millwater.devon.sch.uk

Introducing Activily

Activily is on a mission to reshape how parents/guardians engage with providers of out of school and school holiday activities, classes, clubs and more to benefit children with greater choice, inclusion, health and opportunity.

Founded by parents living in Exmouth, who have struggled to find reliable, accessible, and inclusive out-of-school activities for our children, they know there are many amazing local clubs and camps for children. But finding them is often a challenge without spending hours trawling social media, enquiring about availability, suitability etc.

Activily is an online platform to simplify the process. Making it easier to discover, book, and share local children’s out-of-school and school holiday activities. They’re committed to helping solve the childcare crisis and support local activity providers while creating new opportunities for growth.

More information can be found on the Activily website or you can sign up to their waiting list

Harry Potter Fun Night and Halloween Workshops

Enjoy some Halloween fun at Made-Well CIC during the October half term. Tickets are on sale now.

For more information, tap/click on the posters below...