Over the years a tradition has developed at Haytor View which sees children able to buy specially made biscuits created by the school’s catering team to raise money for this worthy cause.

Biscuits will be sold at break time for 50p – one per child.

As our playtimes begin to involve more children from different year groups we are pleased to say that we
have a team of 11 Playleaders who will be supporting activities and relationships each dinner time. Led by Mrs
Louise and meeting after school each Tuesday, we are really pleased and proud of what they are bringing
already. The team will be awarded their Playleader badges in our celebration assembly this Friday.
Congratulations!

As we head into the depths of Autumn, the days are getting shorter and colder. As you know we are always keen for children to get outside and enjoy some time in the fresh air on the playground.

With this in mind, please can we ask you to remind your child to wear a warm coat to school, a scarf, some gloves and a hat would also be supportive of keeping them warm.

Finally if your child’s items can have their name in them, that would be great!

Halloween will take place for the second time during a global pandemic, children enjoy dressing up and having fun during Halloween. Here are a few reminders to supporting your
child in keeping safe:
 Experts are recommending children social distance.
 They are also suggesting limiting party sizes and indoor events.
 The Delta variant is more transmissible, especially among children, and is causing more hospitalizations for children than any other time in the pandemic.
 Keep your child at home if they are sick.

Please can we remind parents that there is no vehicle access for parents between 8.35am and 9.00am and 3.10pm and 3.25pm;

We would ask that parents do not park on the zig zag lines close to both sets of school gates. These areas ensure the safe passage of children and parents to and from school. You are looking after your school community by keeping these areas clear.

Devon and Torbay Music Education Hub has nominated Haytor View for the Music Mark Award, recognising the value we place on music as part of our school curriculum.

We believe that each child deserves the chance to learn and play musical instruments and are committed to delivering a high-quality music provision within our school community.

If you need support feel free to contact the foodbank direct 01626 437310 – please don’t wait until you are going short – having food provided can ease pressure in other areas of household costs too so don’t wait until food is short, use the bank to make life more comfortable.

With School Gateway so popular it’s easy to overlook the school website which has had many updates recently. If you get a moment do take a look, there’s updated information about the curriculum being taught across Years 1-6 along with pictures and video of how the new Early Years and Foundation Stage Framework which guides what we get up to in the Foundation Stage too. If you get the chance to take a look, do come back to us with any questions or to let us know what you think. You know how to get in touch!

We are continuing to have families who have just discovered that they are entitled to free school meals and we have been able to assist them in accessing this support.

Are you wondering whether recent changes mean that you may now be entitled to free school meals? Please contact the school office if you want support to explore whether you are eligible.