New Monument Primary School
Weekly Update
Dear Parents and Carers
Green Week was absolutely brilliant! The creativity and enthusiasm shown by our pupils have been truly impressive, and it has been wonderful to see them developing as thoughtful global citizens.
Our pupils also approached their multiplication and phonics tests with real determination and commitment— we could not have asked for anything more. We are incredibly proud of their efforts.
We have recently been contacted by Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, with an exciting opportunity for our children to have their voices heard on a national stage. She has launched a new nationwide survey, The Big Future, which aims to gather children’s views on what matters to them, the challenges they face, and what they believe makes a good childhood today.
We are collecting responses from pupils in Key Stage 2 in school, and we would love to encourage even more children to take part. For those in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to sit down together, listen to their ideas, and help them share their thoughts. You can access the survey here:
http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture
It only takes a few minutes to complete and provides a lovely opportunity to talk with your child about what they enjoy and what they hope for as they grow up.
A reminder that school will be closed to pupils on 26th June for our INSET day. During this time, staff will be reviewing and refining the curriculum for the next academic year to ensure that knowledge and skills progress effectively across all subjects and year groups.
Finally, I am delighted to share that Surrey have agreed to fund an additional member of staff to support speech and language interventions. We have successfully appointed to this role and are very pleased to be able to strengthen our provision in this important area.
Kind regards
Karen Barham