Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

Remember, you can learn about lots more exciting things that happen in Fairford Academy Barnehurst by visiting the Outstanding Learning page under the Our Learning section.

• House Captain Elections

  Fri 27 Sep 2019

  At Normandy Primary School we like to develop pupil's independence skills for the future. We are proud of the many opportunities that we offer with House and Vice Captains being one of them. 

  This week, Year 6 have been voting for their House and Vice House Captains. All year 6 pupils were invited to stand for election if they wanted to and the remaining house members then voted for who they thought could represent their house in a positive and encouraging way whilst implementing our school values which are 'Happy and Bright'. CONGRATULATIONS to all our House and Vice House Captains. I know that you will do a wonderful job for Normandy Primary School.

  

• Independent Catering - Food Hygiene Rating 5

  Wed 25 Sep 2019

  CONGRATULATIONS go out to our school catering team Independent Catering, who successfully retained their food hygiene rating of 5. The kitchen were visited by a representative from the Environmental Health team and they were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of our kitchen. This award is thoroughly deserved and we are do proud to be able to share this fantastic news with you.

   

  Independent Catering offer delicious, healthy and nutritious meals to pupils in Reception to Year 6 classes daily with the majority of our pupils taking school meals as their lunch option.

   

  Meals are free for pupils in Reception and KS1 and cost £2.30 per day for pupils in KS2. If you think that you may be entitled to free school meals, please ask at the main office for a free school meal form. Please be reminded that school meals should be paid for in advance.

• Dartford Football Festival - Year 2 & Year 4 pupils

  Fri 20 Sep 2019

  Ten of our Year 2 pupils represented Normandy Primary School in the Dartford Borough Football Festival held at Darftord FC, Princess Park on Thursday with Year 4 pupils attending on Friday. Team Normandy played 6 games in total during the festival and showed resilience and great teamwork. 

  Year 2 successfully won 3 games, drew 1 game and lost 2 games and Year 4 successfully won 4 games, drew 1 game and lost 1 game.

  They returned to Normandy Primary wearing their medals around their necks with pride. Well done to all of the children who took part.

• Times Tables Rockstars - 'Dress Up as a Rockstar' Day

  Wed 18 Sep 2019
  Pupils were invited to come into school this week dressed as a 'Rockstar' to promote the re-launch of Times Tables Rockstars. During the day there was a times tables competition (including number bonds and number recognition for EYFS) that all children were able to access at their own level. Prizes were awarded to the winners and also for the 'best dressed rockstar'! The children really enjoyed taking part in all of the activities and looked 'rocking' in their outfits.

  

• Curriculum Welcome Presentations

  Tue 17 Sep 2019

  Parents were invited along to a curriculum welcome presentation where they heard about the wonderful work that the children will be achieving this term as well as the expectations of the children. Thank you to all of you who were able to attend, I hope that you found this helpful. If you would like more information and to take a look at the slides which were shown please click the following link:

   

  https://www.fairfordacademy.org/year-group-welcome-presentation/

   

• Roots to Food

  Mon 16 Sep 2019
  On Monday, we wlcomed Roots to Food into Normandy Primary to teach is about healthy eating. Pupils in KS2 were split into two teams and, using a variety of ingredients, came up with a tasty and nutritious meal. The teams had 15 minutes to cook the food and the results were stunning! A few children from the audience were invited to judge the dishes based on taste and presentation. Both teams did a fantastic job and thoroughly enjoyed this visit. Well done children!

  

• Year 4 & 5 - World Para-Swimming Championships

  Wed 11 Sep 2019

  On Wednesday, pupils in Years 5 & 5 went to watch the World Para-Swimming Championships at the London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. They travelled to the venue via train and the DLR, arriving at the aquatics centre ready and excited to watch the swimming heats. The children took their seats and watched with enthusiasm and awe as the swimmers competed in events such as Men's 100m Backstroke and Women's 100m Butterfly. The swimmers competed in events specific to their disability and it was amazing to see such resilience (one of our school values) and effort they put in to achieve their winning dreams. Our pupils had a fantastic day and I am sure they will remember this event for many years to come.

   

  Some pupil feedback of the event:

  'I enjoyed the trip, it made me realise that disabled people are stronger than I thought' - Year 4 child

  'It was mind-blowing how people that have a disability such as missing a leg or arm can swim so quickly and gracefully' - Year 5 child

  'It was amazing to see disabled swimmers reaching their goal and trying their hardest' - Year 5 child

  
  Thank you to the teachers for organising a fantastic day and to all of the parent helpers who made this trip possible.

   

  

• Nursery and Reception pupils transition

  Fri 06 Sep 2019
  Our new Nursery and Reception pupils have settled in beautifully this week after a week of transition. I am so proud of how enthusiastic the children are about coming to school and it is wonderful to see the children making new friends and enjoying their time at school. I look forward to seeing them grow and develop and the teachers are excited to start the learning process.

• WELCOME BACK!

  Fri 06 Sep 2019

  WELCOME BACK to our new school year! I hope that you had a restful summer break and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Over the summer holidays, the teachers have been working really hard in preparation for this term and they are excited to be back working with their new classes. The children have settled back in to school life beautifully and are enthusiastic and keen to start their new topics.

   

  NEW TOPICS - Autumn Term 2019

  This term the children will be working on the following topics in class:

   

  NURSERY - All about me

  RECEPTION - Magnificent me, Festivals and light

  YEAR 1 - Toys

  YEAR 2 - Stone Age

  YEAR 3 - Ancient Egypt

  YEAR 4 - Tudors

  YEAR 5 - Victorians

  YEAR 6 - Rules and Royalty

   

  How you can help your child

  Children really enjoy coming home and speaking to you about their day and what they are learning in school. You can help your child at home by giving encouragement and showing appreciation of your child's achievements which will hugely boost their confidence. Family life oftern gets busy but there are ways of being involved in your child's education without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Make sure your child gives you any letters that are sent home.
  • If you can, check the school website regularly for updates and important news.
  • Read with your child whenever you can. It may be for only five minutes when you are busy or maybe for a little bit longer as part of their bedtime routine. Children love to read at bedtime as they feel they are staying up a little longer!
  • If you are worried about anything, speak to your child's class teacher.
  • Most importantly, make it fun!