Events & Information
April 2025
Maths Mastering Number programme - Tuesday 1st, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April
Calling All parents in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Do you know how you could support your child with our Mastering Number programme?
As you know, At Exhall Cedars we are on our Maths mastery journey, as part of this journey we are delivering a Mastering Number Programme, which is proving to be essential with your child’s Maths learning.
This programme is delivered 4 times a week for 10 to 15 minutes. It supports developing children’s number sense, number bonds and reasoning skills using specific questions, subitising and concrete resources.
We need to share this programme with you so that you can support your children at home.
The workshop will allow parents to find out about this programme at school and then work with their children to see how it works in action. Parents will be given all the games and resources that are needed to support their children and will be asked to complete these games at home.
The workshop will only be held for one hour and parents will be given the home learning resources for week 1 on the day of the workshop. This is a five week programme but parents only need to attend the workshop in the first week and resources for weeks 2 to 5 will be given out on a weekly basis. There will be a Home learning diary to complete which shows that you have completed the activities.
If you complete the home learning at the end of each week, your child will receive a sticker and 3 dojo points.
If you complete ALL five weeks, your child will receive a sticker, a certificate and 10 dojo points..
Important Dates:
Due to the nature of this workshop, all year groups will have their workshops on different days:
Reception Tuesday 1st April 2025 9.00am - 10.00am
Year 1 Thursday 3rd April 2025 9.00 am - 10.00am
Year 2 Friday 4th April 2025 9.00 am - 10.00am
(Entries after 9.05am will not be permitted)
We are all looking forward to seeing as many parents in school as possible and join in with the fun!
Places will be limited to one adult per child due to space. To Book Your Place Now please click on the link below.
Click here - https://forms.office.com/e/RYCicnWZz3
March 2025
Mother's Day Celebrations - Friday 28th March
Mother's Day Celebrations 2025
We would like to invite all Mums/Female Carers or a
Male Carer if no Female Carer is available for
a Mother's Day celebration on Friday 28th March 2025.
Mother's Day song in the school hall at 1.30pm, followed by an OPAL play on the school grounds.
Please dress appropriately to get fully involved in the outdoor play session!
To avoid disappointment and upset please note that you are expected to attend the event for the whole duration, NO admittance after 1.40pm.
No pushchairs or prams in the hall,
please use the Buggy Park.
Comic Relief - Red Nose Day - Friday 21st March
On Friday 21st March Exhall Cedars will join thousands of schools up and down the country and do something funny for money for Red Nose Day.
This year Comic Relief hits the big 4-0 and they’re asking the nation to join the party and go big, give big and feel good! Because when we all do a little something funny for money, big beautiful change happens. A donation to Comic Relief this Red Nose Day will support projects that help children be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder and millions of lives fairer.
Here's what we’ve got planned:
IN SCHOOL:
• Come to school wearing your clothes backwards OR wear something red if you prefer.
• Designing our own Red Nose characters.
• Make a friend smile today -Children will be thinking of ways that they can make someone feel good about themselves by creating a ‘Red Nose wall of pictures, notes, jokes etc.
• Year 1 and 2 will be taking part in the White Rose Red Nose day challenges.
AT HOME:
• At home you could use the recipes that we have attached to make your own cake (just like Mary Berry) or make some delicious cupcakes.
• Take photos of your cakes and then send them to admin@welearn365.com or upload them onto your class DOJO.
We know there’s a lot going on right now and for many people things are really tough.
But if you can donate, every penny will add up to a life changing difference.
You can donate via our JustGiving page - https://www.justgiving.com/page/exhall-cedars-school-17?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Thank you for your continued support - you are BRILLIANT!
Mrs Smith and the School Council
World Book Day - Thursday 6th March
World Book Day!
World Book Day is fast approaching, and we have some fun activities planned to celebrate this special occasion!
We would like the children (and staff) to dress up as their favourite book character and bring their favourite book to school!
Wooden Spoon Decoration Competition.
Get creative at home and decorate a wooden spoon to resemble your favourite book character! You can paint, add accessories, and let your artistic skills shine.
All entries will be displayed around the school, and prizes will be awarded to the most creative. Please bring your entries into school any time before the 6th March.
‘Book Swap in the library! ‘
If possible, bring in any books you no longer need or want to swap and exchange them for ‘new-to-you’ books. This is a great opportunity to refresh your reading collection and discover some new stories, the children will go over with their class during the school day to swap their books.
'Breakfast With Your Bear'
8.30 - 8.50am Nursery
8.40 - 9.00am Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
No late entries will be permitted
Children can bring their bear and a favourite book to school and you can spend some time-sharing books in their classrooms.
We can't wait to see all the amazing costumes and spoon creations! It's sure to be a fun and inspiring day filled with books, creativity, and lots of laughter.
Thank you for encouraging your child to participate in this exciting event.
Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
Please show your appreciation and kindness by supporting the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal. The funds raised , allow Specialist nurses to support patients and their families with End of Life and palliative care. With funding being drastically cut, these vital services are in danger of being severley reduced.
So please support these nurses by buying a daffodil pin. Any donation will support the work of these amazing heroes. Daffodil pins will be available to buy from Mrs Kapadia’s room. ( Suggested donation £1).
Alternatively you can donate online to Mrs Kapadia’s Just Giving page. Please see the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/hazra-kapadia-7?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
February 2025
Poet Andy Tooze Visit - Thursday 13th February
On Thursday 13th February we have a special visitor coming to school.
His name is Andy Tooze and he is a published author, known for his poetry. This will be Andy’s third visit to Cedars and we know from previous visits that workshops for the children during the day have been a huge success. Teachers have also found that his ideas have helped them transform the way that we teach poetry to the children.
There will be an assembly at the end of the day, starting at 2.30pm where Andy will share some of the work that he has done with the children. Parents/Carers of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are welcome to attend this assembly.
At the end of the assembly Andy will have copies of his books available, which he will happily sign for you.
The price of these is £5, but it will be cash only purchases.
If you are unable to attend the assembly but would like to purchase a book for your child, then please send £5 in a named envelope and hand it to the class teacher at the start of the day.
Kind regards
Mrs Smith and Miss Evans.
Number Day Competition
It’s time to put your creative skills to the test again and help support your child in helping them to make a Number hanging mobile.
As part of the NSPCC Number day, we are inviting the children to make a mathematical hanging 3d mobile to display around school. This could be using any kind of numerals representing anything they like, such as their birthday, favourite numbers, odd or even numbers or 1- or 2-digit numbers. It could be based on shapes, measurements or repeating patterns.(There are a few examples below to give you some ideas.)
There will be one prize for the winning entry from each year group. (Reception to Year 2), which will be judged on the NSPCC Number day itself, on Friday 7th February 2025 so get busy and send the finished hanging mobiles in by then.
We look forward to seeing them and will be posting pictures on our website as well hanging them up in our classrooms.
Thank you as always for your support.
January 2025
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Fussy Eaters - Parent Workshop
Thursday 23rd January at 2.00pm - 3.00pm
'Change Makers' from Healthy Lifestyles Services and the School Nursing Service, will be holding a Fussy Eaters Workshop for Parents and Carers at our school.
The workshop will support parents with children who display 'fussy eating behaviours' and it will cover the Eatwell Guide, Top Tips and practical advice on reducing their fussy eating behaviours.
The workshop will be held in the school hall, and entry must be from 1.50pm, ready for a 2.00pm start.
Late arrivers after 2.00pm will not be admitted.
Children will also be taking part in class-based sessions throughout the day.
We hope to see as many parents/carers as possible!
Please click on the link below to register your interest.
December 2024
Christmas Concert 2024 - Tuesday 10th December
“Bethlehem Bake-Off”
Monday 9th at 1.30pm- Dress Rehearsal
(ONLY for younger siblings/ buggies/ prams)
Tuesday 10th December at 9.30am and 1.30pm
Doors open at 9.20am and 1.20pm
(Adults only/ No children under 4yrs please)
Please complete the paper slip that will be sent home with your child tomorrow, indicating how many tickets you require and for which performance. Only two tickets per family will be allocated initially due to a limit on hall space. Depending on availability, a maximum of 2 extra tickets will be allocated per family.
Younger siblings to ONLY attend the Dress Rehearsal on Monday please!
Due to past experience performances have been severely disrupted with unsettled younger siblings.
This disturbs the children who are performing and distracts the staff who have worked hard to prepare for the performance, it also prevents adults from enjoying watching their own children.
Therefore, during the two performances on Tuesday, younger siblings will not be admitted.
As a solution, if you have a younger child, you are invited to come and watch the final Dress Rehearsal on Monday 9th December at 1.30pm. As there will be better availability of space in the hall, your younger child can remain in their pushchair/pram. Please ensure you complete the slip to get your tickets.
Please return by MONDAY 2nd DECEMBER.
(Further tickets will be released on Thursday 5th December, if available)
Please do not request tickets via email.
Physical tickets will be issued after Monday 2nd December and sent home with your child.
Thank you.
November 2024
Thursday 28th November 2024
On Thursday 28th November
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
will take part in a presentation from
Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance crew members.
The local air ambulance service gives people the very best chance of survival and recovery. The helicopter can fly at top speeds of 185mph and carries the very latest lifesaving equipment necessary for the missions they attend.
The operations team is supported by Critical Care Cars, which provide valuable backup for incidents close to the helicopter base, when the weather makes it too dangerous to fly. They also enable our doctors and critical care paramedics to run a night car service to reach those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
In support of this great charity, we will be holding a
'Wear Something Yellow' day.
Yellow is a signature colour for the Local Air Ambulance.
Click the link below to our Just Giving Page in order to donate to this great cause. Every donation is much appreciated.
Monday 25th November 2024 1.45pm - 3.00pm
Maths Parent Workshop
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Mrs Kapadia will be holding a presentation about
Using correct mathematical vocabulary and reasoning
on
Monday 25th November 2024 @ 1.45 pm
The presentation will explain the importance of children and adults using correct mathematical language to articulate what they are thinking during their maths lessons. It will also demonstrate the use of stem sentences and how they have an impact on children’s confidence and communication in their learning.
Following the presentation, you will be able to join your child in their classroom to work with them during a maths lesson and see exactly how their mathematical language is being developed and used.
As always, we would love to see as many parents/carers as possible!
Friday 15th November 2024
CHILDREN IN NEED 2024
On Friday 15th November 2024, Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery and Preschool are taking part in Gladiators 'Challenge Yourself' activities,
raising money for Children in Need.
The School Council would like everyone to come into school wearing Slippers and Pyjamas and or a Dressing Gown.
All the children will be taking part in lots of activities including, dance challenges, designing your own Gladiator
and White Rose Maths money challenge.
All that we ask is to make a small donation to our justgiving page on
https://www.justgiving.com/page/exhall-cedars-school-1730900048103?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fexhall-cedars-school-1730900048103&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
As we are a cashless school so please DO NOT bring any money into school.
Our aim is to raise at least £100.00. We look forward to everyone joining in the fun!!
Monday 11th - Friday 15th November - LOCAL HISTORY WEEK
Monday 11th November
To commemorate Remembrance Day
On Monday 11th November Year 1 and Year 2 children will be walking to the Miners Welfare Park, where they will watch the Bedworth Armistice Parade.
Thursday 14th November
As part of our celebrations, we would like the Whole School to wear World War II memorabilia and dress up as evacuees, officers or land girls etc.
Children in Year 1 and 2 will also be walking to St Giles Church for a special Remembrance Service.
(Please make sure your child wears suitable shoes for walking)
Friday 1st November 2024 - Admissions Open for September 2025
If your child is due to start Reception or Year 3 in September 2025,
you should have received an email and/or a letter from Warwickshire Admissions explaining the application process.
Application portal opened on 1st November 2024.
(Please note that Nursery children are NOT automatically transferred to Reception, and Year 2 children are NOT automatically transferred to Year 3,
you must apply via Warwickshire Admissions)
You can apply online https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/homepage/421/applying-for-a-primary-school-place
Applying for a Primary School Place – Warwickshire County Council Application information for applying to a primary school. www.warwickshire.gov.uk |
Deadline for applications is 5.00pm 15th January 2025.
If you have not received your letter, please contact Warwickshire Admissions on
01926 414 143 or admissions@warwickshire.gov.uk
DO NOT CONTACT THE SCHOOL AS WE ARE UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH ANY ISSUES, PLEASE EMAIL WARWICKSHIRE ADMISSIONS DIRECTLY.
October 2024
Phonics Workshop - Thursday 24th October 1.30pm-3.00pm
We would like to invite you to a Phonics Workshop on Thursday 24th October 1.30pm - 3.00pm for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Parents/Carers.
A presentation will be given to explain the fundamentals behind our phonics programme – Read Write Inc.
The presentation will explain what phonics is and how it teaches your child to read and give you an insight into the RWI programme.
After the presentation you will be able to join your child in their classroom to see a phonics lesson in action!
We really do encourage you to attend the session so that you are able to support your child as much as possible with their reading at home.
“Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible.”
Thursday 10th October 1.30pm - Well-being Workshop for Parents/Carers
September 2024
Safe and Active Schools Programme provided by WCC Road Safety Education Team
Our school has signed up to the Safe and Active Schools Programme 2024-2025. As part of the programme all children will be receiving age-appropriate road safety sessions, and we will also be participating in and promoting active travel.
We recognise how important messaging is for our children. Your children copy your actions, and your behaviour serves as a powerful role model. We would like to ask all our families to model the safest behaviours near the road for children to copy and make good choices around travelling actively on the school run.
We will be sharing messages and ideas from the Safe and Active Schools team and further information about the children’s road safety learning in school throughout the year.
For further information about road safety and active travel you can follow or contact the road safety education team.
X (previously Twitter) - @WCCSafe_Active
Facebook - @WCCSafeActiveTravel
Email - roadsafetyeducation@warwickshire.gov.uk
March 2024
Friday 15th March - Comic Relief 2024
It's Comic Relief (Red Nose Day) on Friday 15th March and we would like to do 'SOMETHING FUNNY FOR MONEY'. As part of the fun, the School Council decided to have a 'CRAZY HAIR DAY' whilst WEARING YOUR PYJAMAS TO SCHOOL.
Children will take part in a Red Nose Treasure hunt around the school. There will be 20 red Noses of all different sizes to find!
If you can donate any amount follow the link to our Just Giving Page, as every little helps.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE Thank you for your support.
Friday 8th March - Mothers' Day Celebrations - 2.00pm Assembly in the school hall, followed by a workshop in your child's classroom. To avoid disappointment and upset please note that you are expected to attend the event for the whole duration, we will not allow any admittance after 2.05pm.
February 2024
Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
Exhall Cedars, show your appreciation and kindness by supporting the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal. The funds raised, allow Specialist nurses to support patients and their families with End of Life and palliative care. With funding being drastically cut, these vital services are in danger of being severley reduced.
So please support these nurses by buying a daffodil pin. Any donation will support the work of these amazing heroes. Daffodil pins will be available to buy from Mrs Kapadia’s room. ( Suggested donation £1).
Alternatively you can donate online to Mrs Kapadia’s Just Giving page. Please see the link below.
January 2024
November 2023
Monday 6th November 10am - Open Morning for prospective parents
Warwickshire Induction Day 10th July
Term Dates 2023/24 added to the Calendar
May 2023
Letter of Congratulations from the LA to Cedars May 2023
