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December 2021

  • December Reading Newsletter

    Published 14/12/21

    Phonics  - This year, the Department for Education has brought in some changes that will impact the teaching of phonics in school, as well as the phonic books and resources that will be needed to support it. The government, by ensuring high-quality phonics teaching, wants to improve literacy levels to:

    • Give all children a solid base upon which to build as they progress through their schooling
    • Help children to develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
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  • NST Christmas Raffle

    Published 03/12/21

    Christmas Raffle

    Everyone should have received 2 books of raffle tickets home with their child. If for you any reason you haven’t, or you would like some more, please get in touch via our facebook page or email Northmead.nst@gmail.com

    The deadline for returns is Fri 10th Dec and the draw will take place on Mon 13th Dec. Please pop your envelope inside our NST post box at the end of the driveway.

    Please see the attached list of prizes we have so far. A huge thank you to all our wonderful donators, it really is very much appreciated.

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  • Newsletter Issue 6

    Published 17/12/21

    We have all been able to enjoy a very festive time in school in the run-up to Christmas, as well as observing measures to keep everyone as safe as possible. As parents have sadly been unable to join us for our usual celebrations we have included some photographs on this last newsletter.

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