Welcome to Great Linford Primary School Welcome From Tara Lovelock (Headteacher)
Thank you for taking the time to look at our website. I am very proud to be the Head Teacher of Great Linford Primary and I am supported by a fantastic team and our local community. We had our Ofsted Inspection in January 2018 and were delighted with the report. Throughout my six years here, I have seen our school go from strength to strength. As a result of consistently strong teaching across the school, the standards our children achieve in reading, writing and maths have continued to rise each year, seeing the number of children achieving expected standards exceed the national average in all three subjects at the end of both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The number of children who achieve a higher standard also exceeds the national average in all three subjects at the end of Key Stage 1 as well as in reading and maths at the end of Key Stage 2. The progress children make by the end of Key Stage 2 in reading and maths is above the national average, placing us within the top 20% of all schools nationally - see the full results here. Our excellent foundation stage provision has ensured the number of children achieving a good level of development exceeds the national average. Our consistent approach to teaching phonics means that at the end of year 1, both the number of children passing the phonics screening check and the number achieving full marks is also above the national average. Throughout our children’s education at Great Linford Primary School is an emphasis on academic success combined with the development of rich personal and inter-personal skills. We strive for every child to reach his or her full potential as well as discover and develop unique talents. We hope that every day will be for them a journey of discovery, providing exciting challenges as well as the thrill of success. We have created a vibrant and purposeful, yet relaxed and nurturing environment. Our children know they are valued as individuals and that they each have a unique contribution to make to our school and the wider community. I am very proud of this school in which children demonstrate their values and view learning as exciting and fun. We would love you to join us here. Why not come and see us for yourselves? I look forward to seeing you soon and hope you will share my enthusiasm for this wonderful school. Tara Lovelock Head Teacher Key Contacts for bookings / queries
Carol Mallet (Family Champion) = Carol.mallett@greatlinfordprimaryschool.co.uk Alison Mackellar= Alison.mackellar@greatlinfordprimaryschool.co.uk Julie Newton = Julie.newton@greatlinfordprimaryschool.co.uk The office - enquiries@greatlinfordprimaryschool.co.uk Please note these dates may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances so check back regularly on our homepage school website for the most up to date list of events and times. |
Our Jigsaw focus this half term is: Celebrating Difference!
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Dates Autumn Term 1 |
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Wednesday 4th September |
Autumn term 1 starts |
Gates open at 8.30am to welcome all our children and families back to school, ready for an exciting Autumn term 1. |
Monday 9th September |
After school Clubs start for 6 weeks |
Please book online or via the school office. Please see our after school page to see all the fun clubs available. |
Friday 13th September |
Year 4 Swimming starts. Mrs Lovegood's class start swimming. Last session is Friday 13th December. |
Swimming hats are to be worn. Please remind your child to bring their swimming kits in every Friday. |
Friday 13th September |
Year 5 and Year 6 Parent information session regarding residential trips at 3.30pm |
Year 5 Bushcraft residential is on 8th July (£40 deposits to be made by 8th November) Year 6 Cobnor residential is on 18th May (deposit £50 to be made by 30th September) |
Monday 16th September |
EYFS stay and play 9-10am |
EYFS Families are invited to spend an hour in their child's new EYFS learning and play environment. Please arrive via the main reception. |
Tuesday 17th September |
Year 3 Virtual Reality Day - Volcanoes Year 5 Virtual Reality Day - Space |
A paper copy and an email with further information went home on 9th Sept. Please provide parental consent and and £4.50 contribution on school gateway or via the office. |
Tuesday 17th September |
Parents in years 2-6 Spelling information session 3.30pm |
Parents are invited to come to our drop in session about our new spelling scheme. Please arrive via the main reception. |
Thursday 19th September |
Years 3-6 Theatre ticket deadline for Aladdin at Milton Keynes theatre |
For the festive season we have reserved Milton Keynes theatre tickets to watch 'Aladdin' pantomime on 18th December. Tickets can be booked on school gateway £21.00 (incs ice cream). Tickets have to be booked by Thurs 19th Sept |
Thursday 26th September |
Year 5 Badminton Festival at Ousedale school 3.45-5.30pm |
Selected Children who have shown an interest in participating in this event will be given a consent letter to sign and return to Julie Newton. |
Friday 27th September |
MacMillian Cake and Coffee Morning 8.30am - 10.00am |
Pop in for a slice of cake and a cuppa! Families are welcome to support the amazing Macmillan charity by donating cakes and buns the day before and on the day and stopping for chat and a yummy slice of cake. Please donate cakes to the main reception. Any left over cakes will go for sale on the playground at 3.15pm |
Friday 28th September |
MK Springers Year 4, 5 & 6 challenge day |
Children who show an interest in this event will be invited via a parental consent letter. Please return the reply slip if you would like your child to attend. |
Friday 28th September |
Year 6 Boys Football trials at MK DONS dome 12-3pm |
Children are invited by letter to attend this trial. Please ensure your child has shin pads and a packed lunch for that day |
Monday 30th September |
Year 6 residential deposit Deadline |
DEADLINE of £50.00 if your child is going on the Year 6 Cobnor Residential on Monday 18th May until Friday 22nd May. Please ensure your child's deposit has been made by 30th September to reserve your child's place on this residential. Please speak to Julie Newton if you have any concerns. |
Tuesday 1st October |
EYFS & Year 6 Nurse screening visit |
Height and weight measurements for EYFS & year 6. An information and consent pack went home on Monday 16th September to our EYFS Families and an OPT out information letter went home to our Year 6 children on 11th September. |
Thursday 3rd October |
EYFS September 2020 cohort open morning |
Families who have little ones starting school for the first time in EYFS are welcome to come to one of our EYFS open mornings or evenings. Bring the children as we have lots of fun activities planned to keep everyone entertained ( inc decorating pumpkins) . There is also delicious warm pizza at the evening meetings. We have x3 meetings
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Friday 4th October |
Years 1, 2 & 3 MK Springers challenge day |
Children will be invited via letter to this event. If you child has been selected to participate in this event, they will be invited by a letter with further information. Please return the consent slip to Julie Newton. |
Monday 7th October - Wednesday 9th October |
Year 6 Bike-ability |
Three day bike awareness. Please refer to the paper copy letter and sent form sent home on 10th September. Only children with returned consent forms can participate in this event. Children must have a bike and a helmet. £2.00 contribution. |
Monday 14th October - Friday 18th October Tuesday 8th October |
Year 1 Balance bike bikability Year 6 SATs parent information meeting 3.30pm & 5.30pm |
Please refer to the email sent home on 10th Sept for further information. Consent and £2.00 payable can be made on school gateway. Stabilisers must be removed of your child's bike for this x3 day safety bike awareness. Do not worry if your child cannot ride a bike yet, they will be taught how to. Year 6 families are invited to attend our SATs information session. You do not need to book. Please arrive via the main reception. These meetings are tailored to inform families how to support their child and how to encourage their child not to worry or get stressed as their well being is the most important thing! |
Monday 14th October |
Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm |
Parents evening slots will be available to book soon. We are offering two evenings:
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Monday 14th October Wednesday 16th October |
Home Learning creations due in Parents Evening 3.40pm - 6.30pm |
Please ensure all Home learning projects are handed in. The winners to each will be announced and families will be invited to the home learning assembly to celebrate and support this child's achievement Parents evening slots will be available to book soon. We are offering two evenings:
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Monday 21st October |
NO AFTER SCHOOL activities |
There are no after school activity clubs. Clubs will start again Autumn 2 term from W/C Monday 11th November. Enjoy wrap around care is always on and places can be booked up until 6.15pm. |
Tuesday 22nd October |
Home Learning Assembly 9am |
Families to the children who won this term's home learning assembly will be invited to come and celebrate their child's success in whole school assembly. |
Thursday 24th October |
School Photo day |
Individual school photos. Please ensure your child has their school jumper or cardigan. |
Thursday 24th October |
Spooky Disco |
EYFS, Years 1 & 2 ( 3.45pm -4.45pm) Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 ( 5.00pm - 6.15pm) Children are welcome to come dressed up in spooky outfits. |
Friday 25th October |
Last day of school |
School closes at 3.15pm and open on Monday 4th November at 8.30am |
Monday 4th November |
Welcome back! School Opens |
The Autumn term 2 starts |
