New Monument Primary School

Dear Parents and Carers

Our Year 6 pupils have now begun their SATs and we wish them the very best of luck. They are an exceptional group who consistently serve as outstanding role models for our younger pupils. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved so far. At times like these, we always remind them that the most important thing is to try their very best. That is more than enough.

We are very much looking forward to seeing as many families as possible at the Bingo Night this Thursday. I have heard what a wonderful success it was last year, so I am really looking forward to experiencing it myself! From there, we head straight into Careers Week, beginning on 18th May, so it is a very busy end to the half term.

I hope your children shared their experiences of our recent visit from Paralympic athlete Ryan Raghoo. His story truly captivated everyone, and he was an inspiration to us all, demonstrating what can be achieved with determination, resilience, and the right mindset. He certainly left a lasting impression on our school community.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

Karen Barham

Robin - Zimal

Goldfinch - Victor

Woodpecker - Siphesihle

Doves - Joao

Skylark - Joseph

Kingfisher - Amna

Kestrel - Dona

Robin - Zubaya

Goldfinch - Mohammad-Zaeem

Woodpecker - Anaya

Doves - Yuan

Skylark - Badr Ali

Kingfisher - Amira

Kestrel - Ahmad

11th-14th May - Year 6 SATs

14th May - Bingo Night! Tickets available on Arbor

22nd May - Break The Rules Day - details to follow

25th-29th May - Half Term

1st June Return to School 8.20am

Please call the school office before 9am to inform the school of your child’s absence and leave a message.

Application of Leave

Please fill in the application of leave form before your planned leave.

Leave of absence is granted entirely at the Headteachers discretion.

Five days or more may result in the issue of a Penalty Notice.

If you have not incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children in a rolling 3 year period since

19 August 2024, then the penalty notice will be charged at the rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80.00 if paid within 21 days of receipt of the notice.Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.

If you have incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children since 19 August 2024, the rolling 3 year period will be activated from the date of the first penalty notice and the second penalty notice will be charged at the flat rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. There will be no reduction for payment within 21 days. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.

If you have incurred 2 penalty notices relating to this child/children in the rolling 3 year period since the first penalty notice was issued, then you will NOT receive a third penalty notice – Surrey County Council will have no option but to consider a prosecution, per parent/carer per child, in the Magistrates Court under s 444 Education Act 1996.

Alpha Road

Maybury Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 8HA

01483 769302