Diary dates, news and Events
Friday 25th October: 4L Class Assembly
Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November: Half Term
Friday 8th November: 2G Class Assembly
Wednesday 13th November: Termly Learning Conference
Thursday 14th November: Year 2 Great Fire of London Workshop
Friday 15th November: 3B Class Assembly
Friday 29th November: 1T Class Assembly
Thursday 5th December: Whole school Flu immunisations
News
Prompt collectionMay we remind Parents/Carers that home time collection is at 3.00 pm for KS1 and 3.05 pm for KS2. Please ensure you collect your children promptly at these times. If this is likely to cause a problem you are welcome to contact KidZone, who look after children on site before and after school. Their numbers are: 01255 429029 or 07983 634 443. Please note that there will be a charge for this service.
The Friends of White Hall Academy - Terracycle Recycling Scheme
Since we started this very successful recycling scheme, we have added to the list of items we can collect for recycling. Please click on the links below for details of what is and isn't acceptable by Terracyle. We'd like to say a very big thank you to everyone who supports our recycling scheme!
Recycling at White Hall:
Terracycle Recycling Scheme
Since we started this very successful recycling scheme, we have added to the list of items we can collect for recycling. Please click on the links below for details of what is and isn't acceptable by Terracyle. We'd like to say a very big thank you to everyone who supports our recycling scheme!
Hi cone - plastic ring carriers
Well beloved pet food packaging
We do not have the facilities to recycle plastic bottles and paper brought in from home. These items can be recycled in your usual council recycling boxes. Thank you.
Anyone who would like more information or to support this project further can join us on Facebook: The Wombles of White Hall Academy
Year 6 Parents - Secondary school places
Please see the information below from ECC
Admissions for September 2020
If your child is due to start primary or secondary school from September 2020, here are some important dates for you.
Your responsibility
It is your responsibility to apply for a school place at the correct times. We won't send you any letters to inform you to apply for your child’s school place.
Secondary school places for September 2020
From 12 September 2019 you can apply online for your child’s secondary school (year 7) place.
You must submit an application by the national closing date of 31 October 2019. Applications received after this date will be considered late and you may reduce your chance of being offered a place at your preferred school.
Go to the Essex County Council webpage: https://www.essex.gov.uk/admissions-to-essex-schools-for-the-next-school-year
Free School Meals - Important update
Please click here for details
Aldi Stickers
From 6th September, Aldi’s Kit for Schools promotion is giving 20 primary schools the chance to win £20,000 to kick-start a health legacy for their school. What’s more, every school who enters by completing their Aldi’s Kit for Schools poster will also receive an exclusive school sports kit! Collect a sticker with every £30 spent in store and fill up your school’s poster for a chance to win.
Click here for more information
Stikins name labels
Help the Friends raise funds for the school by purchased stick-in name labels from Stikins. They Don't need ironing or sewing onto clothing - just stick them in. Please click here for the order form
Activities and events
Brownies and Rainbows
Rainbows, for 5-7 year olds, and Brownies, for girls aged 7-10 both have groups meeting in the Clacton area who have spaces for new members to join. For further information, or to register your daughter, please go to :
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/
Clacton Junior Park Run
Every Sunday, for ages 4-14.
Please click here for further information
Clacton Coastal Academy - Coastal Community Centre
Please click on the links below for further details:
Little Angel Treasure
Parent and toddler group at Clacton Elim Church
Please click here for details
Wheels for all event - Colchester
Click here for details of the community cycling event taking place from 29th to 30th September
Advice on illnesses
The school are obliged to follow the guidance given by NHS England. If you would like advice relating to any childhood illness, please contact Public Health East of England on 0300 303 8537.
To help you decide whether you should allow your child a day off when poorly, the NHS has produced guidance on common illnesses. This guidance is available via http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Yourchildatschool.
This guidance underpins the Schools decision whether or not the reason provided for absence is to be authorised.
The message given is quite clear: Common or minor illnesses do not necessitate a day off school. Colds, coughs, sore throats and headaches are not acceptable reasons for your child’s absence from school. Absences for these reasons will not be authorised at White Hall Academy.
Please support us by ensuring your child attends school regularly.
Other news
Co-op Dividend Account
White Hall Academy now has its own Co-op share account. Other Co-op members are able to donate their dividends on purchases to the Academy. If you would like to do this you just need to quote our Dividend number 634796 when making purchases from any East of England Co-op.
The dividends can be cashed in and used to purchase extra resources for the school.