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Newsletter Number 32   -   23 May 2025

Message From Mrs Dance

Dear parents and carers,

The summer term is flying by!

This week’s assemblies have been talking to the children about cultural diversity. We are encouraging our children to recognise and celebrate, not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

Earlier this week, Mr. Burdock took some Year 3 children to play Tri-golf at Harrow Way secondary school. The children learnt some great skills and, as always, were fantastic ambassadors for our school, exemplifying our MIRROR values throughout the morning.

Over the past few weeks, we have had the pleasure of welcoming our new children and families to EYFS for their transition stay and play sessions. The Teddy Bears picnic events have been a great way for the children, their families and staff to get to know one another before they begin their educational journey with us here at Vigo.

Next half-term promises to be a great 7 weeks jam-packed with lots of exciting events: sports day, discos, the FoVP Summer festival and lots more!

A gentle reminder that Monday 2nd June is an INSET day so we look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 3rd June.

Wishing you all a lovely half-term.

Mrs. Dance

Headteacher  


Attendance this week

Please think carefully before keeping your child away from school. 

As parents and carers, you have a responsibility to inform the school before 9.00am every day if your child will not be in school, this can be done via the Arbor app, by emailing the attendance email address: attendance@vigo.hants.sch.uk or by calling the school and selecting option 1.

More about attendance at Vigo >>

Lateness

We have recently noticed a significant rise in lateness.

Please ensure your child is at school at 8:35am ready for the school day.

You may be invited into school for a meeting with our Attendance Support Worker if lateness is persistent.

Unfortunately, due to updated government guidelines, non-attendance of this meeting could result in a penalty notice or referral to the Legal Intervention Team.

 

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Sign of the week

There are two signs this week

This is the sign for ship.

This is the sign for sailor.

ask your child to sign with you

Quote of the Week

 

 

“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.

It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.”

 

  

Abraham Lincoln


Thank you and Goodbye

We have been very lucky to have some student teachers from Winchester University working with us for the last 9 weeks. We would like to express our thanks for all their hard work. Goodbye and good luck to:

Miss Tippetts, Miss Sykes, Miss Stanley, Mr Bird, Miss Lambert, Miss E Cross, Miss D Cross, Miss Wilcox and Miss Chance.

Head Lice

We have been made aware of head lice in multiple year groups in school. We would ask ALL parents to check hair and treat as necessary. It is recommended that all parents check their child’s hair at least weekly.

Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. Wash hair with ordinary shampoo, apply lots of conditioner. Comb the whole head of hair with a fine-toothed lice detection comb, from the roots to the ends.

Wet comb on days 1, 5, 9 and 13 to catch any newly hatched head lice. Check again that everyone's hair is free of lice on day 17.


Diary Dates

Summer Term 1 2025
21/04/2025 Bank Holiday - School Closed
22/04/2025 School open for all students
23/04/2025 Yr R Trip to Finkley Down Farm - Details to follow
24/04/2025 Year 5 Trip to Hampton Court - Details to follow
24/04/2025 Yr 1&2 Disco 15:30-17:00 - Details to follow from Friends of Vigo Primary
25/04/2025 Leukaemia UK Easter Bake - Dress Down Day and bring/buy cakes
05/05/2025 Bank Holiday - School Closed
06/05/2025 VE Day 80 Years Celebrations week - Details to Follow
08/05/2025 VE Day - Dress Down day and picnic after school
09/05/2025 Hospice awareness week - Dress Down Day - Monetary donations for Countess of Brecknock
22/05/2025 School Photographer - Class Photos
23/05/2025 Yr 3,4&5 Disco 17:00-18:30 - Details to follow from Friends of Vigo Primary
26 - 30/05/2025   Half Term to Summer Term 2
02/06/2025 Inset Day 5
03/06/2025 School open to all students
13/06/2025 Wear blue for Diabetes Awareness - No Donation
13/06/2025 Yr 6 Disco 17:00-18:30 - Details to follow from Friends of Vigo Primary
20/06/2025 Dress Down in purple or blue for Purple Oak - Monetary donation
20/06/2025 Family Celebration Event
25/06/2025 Sports Day
30/06/2025 Yr 2 Trip trip to Sea City: Details to follow
01/07/2025 Shuffle Up Day
02/07/2025 Reserve Sports Day
04/07/2025 Country Dancing Festival at John Hanson School
   
16/07/2025 Yr 6 Trip to Paultons Park - Details to follow
TBC July Donations for Food Bank
22/07/2025 Last Day of Summer Term

Please click on the link below to visit our school website's calendar. You can sync this calendar with your own electronic calendar to stay up to date with key events.

School Website Calendar


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Open Farm Sunday 2025

Open Farm Sunday is a wonderful chance for farmers and the public to connect and explore the vital role farmers play in producing food, nurturing nature, and safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Find out which farms nearby are taking part, Click here

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Owlets

The following children have received an Owlet Certificate this week. Well Done!

Penguin

Emma-Lea B

for

taking care of our classroom and being super at tidying up this week.

Logan H

for

always being inquisitive and sharing his knowledge in class discussions.

Seal

Ella S

for

using her words when playing in Seal class and out in the garden.

Harvey W

for

independently teaching others how to write a number sentence!

Whale

Danny-James G

for

always approaching learning with enthusiasm and determination, overcoming challenges with a positive mindset.

Jack H

for

his outstanding motivation to learn and consistent willingness to help others.

Iceland

Harley C

for

working very hard this week in English, looking at adjectives and trying different fruit and vegetables and coming up with fantastic describing words!

Norway

Logan R

for

showing such a positive attitude towards his learning and being resilient in all of his tasks.

Darcy S

for

her lovely work in English using exciting vocabulary to describe fruits and vegetables and being resilient in her learning.

Portugal

Monty H

for

making much more positive learning choices in class and striving to do his best.

Emin K

for

being so enthusiastic in his learning and coming up with some great describing words for his fruit in English.

Brazil

Kai F

for

being engaged and enthusiastic in his learning.

Chile

Viveka S

for

providing support to adults in the room. She is always there to help us and provide a great role model, thank you!

Matthew K

for

showing independence following his lunchtime routine. Well done Matthew, we are so proud of you!

Peru

Elijah A

for

always being a kind and caring friend showing an open-minded approach to all his peers in Peru Class. We are lucky to have you and are proud of you!

Giovanni H

for

being a responsible role model to his peers in Peru Class. We can always rely on Gio to set a good example and join in with class learning with enthusiasm. Well done, we are proud of you!

Australia

Oliver S

for

showing a growing motivation and resilience to complete your work. Well done.

Amelia W

for

showing excellent skills in Maths and great determination to complete your work to a high standard.

Fiji

Kiean L

for

writing a fantastic guide book on Bengal tigers in English.

Travis L

for

being kind, caring and respectful to all his peers.

New Zealand

Mercie-Leigh C

for

showing determination to improve in all areas, especially her writing. fantastic effort!

Kaiyah P

for

working hard to improve her resilience and independence. Keep it up!

Georgia

Keaton E

for

working incredibly hard in both English and Maths, creating some fantastic pieces of work. Well done!

Neville D

for

always being so positive, for making us smile every day, and for working incredibly hard. Well done!

Japan

William M

for

excellent improvement in your writing over the last half term. It is testament to your hard work.

Aaron G

for

trying really hard to improve the presentation of your work. It was really noticeable in your recent write.

Nepal

Ezra P

for

his motivation and enthusiasm in science, learning about plants.

Harrison Y

for

showing resilience in Maths when solving column multiplication.

Costa Rica

Callum B

for

use of persuasive language in his letter for Pig Heart Boy

Iqra A

for

being a good friend.

Jamaica

Harley G

for

being a wonderful help around the class and working incredibly hard in everything she does.

Lexie G

for

consistently showcasing the school's MIRROR values and taking an active part in all lessons. Well done.

USA

Summer L

for

always offering to help others in Maths. well done!

Clara C

for

always challenging herself in all aspects of learning, well done!

Kenya

Aaron G

for

working hard to improve his handwriting.

Phoebe L

for

consistent hard work in all lessons.

Madagascar

Layla H

for

a lovely non-chronological report on the yellow spotted lizard from Holes.

Ava-Mae H

for

super Maths work on time this week.

South Africa

Semin A

for

working hard to improve her writing in when writing a recount and non-chronological report. Well done Semin.

Georgia P

for

having a lightbulb moment this week when telling the time - and cracking it! Well done Georgia.

Milkshakes

Congratulations to the following children who have been chosen for a Milkshake.

Jemma H, Evan B, Owen E, Haris M, Zunjie L, Aoife B, Misha B, Arshad N, Autumn-Rose H, Austin B, Mario M, Milo M, Francesca C, Aviana F, Amy B, Oliver B, James N, Joshua M, Tristan H, Max B, Demi B.

Hi-Five Award

The following children have achieved this half-term's Hi-Five awards. Well Done!

Bronze Award:

Eadie C, Archie S, Nina V, Niyah H, Zofia W, Tanaka M, Auryn S, Arwen C, Bella S, Sammy V, Kingsley S, Zoe C, Charlotte H, Kian L, George W, Ferhan B

Silver Award:

Amy B, Oscar F

Gold Award:

Ellie P


Useful links

Please follow this link to find useful recent letters that have been sent home.

Letters to Parents>>

Please follow this link to our School Facebook page.

Vigo Primary School>>

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This weeks milkshake winners, a couple will roll over to next week due to practicing for sport day- excellent work boys and girls. Always following the Hi-5 rules setting an example for all to follow.
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A massive well done to all the AMAZING Year 6s who have shown all the school values to the utmost this week. They have really worked their socks off and as a school we couldn't be prouder of each and everyone of them. Also a big shout out to Mrs Weymouth and Mrs Pass, who came in early every morning to cook their delicious SATS breakfast- we are so lucky to have the best staff who go above and beyond for our children
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A large group this week due to the Bank holiday, so a double group for Milkshake Monday, celebrating the fabulous efforts following the Vigo Hi-fives -well done everyone!
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