Marshgate is now using the new updated version of Parent Mail.  For further information please click on the link below:

 

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/parent-mail/

Information about the Year 5 expedition to Snowdon

 

Knight Frank Estate Agents have got us off to an amazing start by donating £1000 to start the ball rolling!

 

On 11th July this year, 27 fearless kids & their terrified adults will be climbing Snowdon, the highest mountain in England & Wales. All 1085m of mountain

We are attempting this crazy feat to raise money for our school and also for Momentum, a local charity that supports children with cancer and life-limiting conditions. 

Momentum are based in Kingston and help children and their families based in SW London and Surrey.  They have done amazing work in Kingston hospital, particularly with murals, turning the kids isolation rooms from a depressing white box to a room filled with wonderful, colourful murals, a place where the kids imagination can run wild.

Momentum have many other missions, including granting children's wishes, providing equipment for local hospitals, music therapy and family support.

If you would like to donate to our trip, please visit

 

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=marshgatemountaineers

Thank you, every penny counts!

 

From Emma Alleyne and the Year 5 climbers

The recent Ofsted inspection has once again confirmed Marshgate as an outstanding school in all areas.  Please read the full report for more details by clicking here http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/ofsted/

Tickets went on sale this morning for the Penguins of Madagascar.  They sold out very quickly.

We have been informed Ofsted will inspect our school tomorrow and Wednesday (17th and 18th March 2015). The letter from the lead inspector, Steven Popper, and a leaflet which explains the process of what happens during an inspection has been emailed to all parents and carers today.

 

Ofsted would like to hear your views about the school.  If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil at the school you can tell Ofsted your views about the school by completing Ofsted's online survey, Parent View, at:  https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/

 

With thanks for your support.

 

We were delighted to hear Marshgate was awarded Gold by Arts Mark this week.  This is Arts Council England’s flagship programme to enable schools and other organisations to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural provision.  A full report will be featured in the next newsletter.

 

For information about Arts Mark please follow this link http://www.artsmark.org.uk/

Thank you to everyone who bought red noses for Comic Relief on Friday morning.  We sold out very quickly. 

A big welcome to our new Art Leaders!

 

Each class, across the school, nominated two children to act as Art Leaders. Their role is to help promote, lead and inspire all children to take part in ‘The Arts’.  - Miss Duong and Mrs Waller

 

Hello, we have recently been chosen to work as Art Leaders for the school. We have meetings and try to improve ‘The Arts’ in Marshgate School. Our main aim is to make the arts more enjoyable and encourage to take part in ‘The Arts.’ We have worked together to create core arts values for the school.

 

We have discussed, so far, how to incorporate ‘The Arts’ into more of our lessons. We have thought of many ideas to make ‘The Arts’ more interesting. Furthermore, we are trying to make these ideas come alive.

We have put craft and drama boxes in the Key Stage 2 playground. We are looking into installing them in the Key Stage 1 playground and have thought carefully about what goes into them. We are excited to teach the children how to use them!

 

To conclude, we are very happy to have been chosen as Art Leaders and we will try our hardest to promote ‘The Arts’ in school.

 

By Paula, Ariana and Rohan Year 6

Tickets for the quiz are now on sale before and after school outside the school office.  Come along and join the fun, teams of up to ten adults.  Jacket potatoes, chili and vegetarian chili included in the price of the ticket (£8).  Drinks will be available to buy on the night.

The Thursday choir had a wonderful day and evening out at the O2 on Tuesday, 27th January.  Thanks to Mrs Valero for organising the choir and the trip.  The choir joined thousands of children at the O2 singing a medley of songs.  Please see the next newsletter for a round up.

 

There are many photos to see on the Photo Gallery, take a look by clicking the link here:

 

http://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/choir-at-the-o2-young-voices-event