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• Strike Action Impact:

  Fri 23 Jun 2023

  As you may be aware, the National Education Union intend to carry out further days of strike action. The dates are: 5^th July 2023 and 7^th July 2023.

   

  We are working with staff to establish the impact on teaching and learning of any strike action taken by teachers. We will be following guidance from the Department for Education and the Local Authority.

   

  Similarly to other schools, Millfield may not be running as normal on these days. We anticipate being able to provide a full update to parents/carers in due course.

   

  Due to the likely impact of strike days, we have looked at scheduled events and have made the following change:

  • Elm Class Assembly scheduled for Wednesday 5^th July will now take place on Friday 14^th July at 9:05am.

   

  Thank you for your understanding at this time.

• Weekly Parent/Carer Information - Week Commencing: 19th June 2023

  Fri 16 Jun 2023

  Monday	Windrush Day Assembly for KS1 & 2 children organised by the Science & Humanities Faculty.   2:35pm Music Performance Children in Year 4, as well as Choir Club and children that play an instrument taught by Mr Hampshire will be performing for their parents/carers. The performance is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. Please access the school hall at 2:30pm via the car park gates. Normal collection arrangements for children will apply.
  Tuesday	Year 1 School Trip East Herts Miniature Railway & Van Hage Garden Centre Trip: please see the letter sent out for more information.
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• Book Fair

  Fri 16 Jun 2023

  Thank you to the English Faculty for organising this opportunity. It was lovely to see so many children enthusiastic about reading and browsing the variety of books on offer.

  

• Weather

  Fri 16 Jun 2023

  Millfield children have managed very well this week with the hot weather; they have been sensible with drinking and sitting in the shade. For next week, as the hot weather is forecast to continue, please support your child with the following:

  -              Ensure your child brings a water bottle with them every day.

  -              Ensure you apply suncream before school to your child.

  -              Ensure your child brings a sun hat.

  -             Children are welcome to wear their PE kit (even if it is not their PE day) or summer school uniform to keep as cool as possible.

  

• Message from Millfield PTA: Summer Event Postponed

  Fri 16 Jun 2023

  The PTA had an ambitious calendar this year from the Christmas Fair, Movie Nights, School Discos and a Quiz Night. These events have been a real success and we would like to thank all involved for their support in raising funds for Millfield. Unfortunately, due to personal and professional commitments, the PTA are postponing the Summer Colour Run/Fair. This event is still planned for 2023, but not within this academic year. The PTA hope to confirm a September event date in due course. Please note, information will be shared with the current Year 4 parents/carers should current Year 4 children wish to attend. Thank you for your understanding. As always, if you would like to be part of Millfield PTA and/or help organise events, please contact the PTA (Alex, Becky or Emma, Millfield PTA members). 

• Weekly Parent/Carer Information Week Commencing: 12th June 2023

  Mon 12 Jun 2023

  National Statutory Phonics Screening Week: Year 1 Millfield children will be taking part in the Phonics Screening Check this week. This will be very similar to the phonics assessments they have experienced this year.   National Statutory Multiplication Check: Year 4 Millfield children will be taking part in the Multiplication Check this week.
  Monday	Class NSPCC Assemblies   3:30pm – 3:45pm: Book Fair in the school hall. Please enter and exit through the car park entrance. Please see the letter sent out for more information.
  Tuesday	3:30pm – 3:45pm: Book Fair in the school hall. Please enter and exit through the car park entrance. Please see the letter sent out for more information.
  Wednesday	3:30pm – 3:45pm: Book Fair in the school hall. Please enter and exit through the car park entrance. Please see the letter sent out for more information.
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• Eunice Woods Play Area:

  Mon 12 Jun 2023

  It was wonderful to officially open our new Eunice Woods Play Area on Monday. Millfield children have thoroughly enjoyed playing on the equipment this week. Children have commented on how amazing the area is.

  

• Weather Forecast:

  Mon 12 Jun 2023

  You may be aware that the Met Office have issued a YELLOW Heat-Health Alert – Hot weather response between 09/06/2023 and 12/06/2023. If required, we will be taking measures such as ventilating rooms, switching off electrical devices, closing blinds and keeping children out of direct sun.

   

  What can you do to help?

  • Ensure your child brings a water bottle with them every day.
  • Ensure you apply suncream before school to your child.
  • Ensure your child brings a sun hat.

   

  For next week, children are welcome to wear their PE kit (even if it is not their PE day) or summer school uniform to keep as cool as possible. 

• Summer Holiday Club dates for Summer 2023

  Fri 26 May 2023

  We are excited to share that Millfield will be running a Summer Holiday Club this year. 

   

  Millfield staff will run the Holiday Club, Monday to Thursday for the first four weeks of the Summer holiday for children aged 4 to 11 years old.

  Summer Holiday Club dates for Summer 2023:

  Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
  1	24th July	25th July	26th July	27th July
  2	31st July	1st August	2nd August	3rd August
  3	7th August	8th August	9th August	10th August
  4	14th August	15th August	16th August	17th August

  Bookings for the Holiday Club will open towards the beginning of the second Summer half term.

   

  We will initially be offering the Holiday Club to current Millfield children and their older siblings, up to the age of 11 years old. After providing Millfield families with an early booking period, this provision will also be offered to the wider community of Buntingford. 

   

  The Cabin Team at Millfield are currently busy planning a wide range of exciting opportunities to take place during these weeks. Please look out for more information in due course. 
   

  

• Weekly Parent/Carer Information - Week Commencing: 5th June 2023

  Thu 25 May 2023

  Monday	Welcome back to the start of the second Summer half term!   Eunice Woods’ play area: We are excited to open up the ‘Eunice Woods’ play area on the first day back! Millfield children and staff will enjoy an open event during the afternoon. As previously shared, this play area was made possible due to the very kind donation made by Eunice Woods, who was a Millfield Governor for many years. To recognise Eunice’s amazing generosity, Millfield Governors and staff will further celebrate the opening of this area later in the Summer term.    A weekly rota will be used for the Eunice Woods’ Play Area to ensure all children have an opportunity to have fun with their friends using the play equipment.
  Tuesday	Class photos: All children will have their class photo taken today. Please ensure children are wearing their full school uniform.   Children in Reception and Year 2 will still have PE on this day; please ensure your child is wearing their school uniform to school and that they bring their PE kit in a named bag.   4:00pm EYFS induction presentation for the parents/carers of children who are starting in Reception at Millfield in September 2023.
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  Friday	3:20 – 3:40pm Book Fair: Please see the recent letter sent out for more information.