Coats & other outdoor clothing
At this time of the year, the weather can be very unpredictable and can change over the course of the day.
Please ensure that your child has a coat in school every day. We try to get the children outside during playtime and lunchtime as much as we can and, with the current changeable weather, a waterproof coat is essential.
Please remember to check that all coats are clearly named.
Tissue Donations
We are entering that time of year when winter colds are more likely and therefore, a lot more tissues are used in school. Any donations of boxes of tissues would therefore be gladly welcomed for the children to have available in their classrooms.
Many thanks in advance!
Parent Governor
We’re looking for a new parent governor to join the governing body. It’s a really interesting and rewarding role offering a chance to shape the strategic direction of the school, support the SLT and ensure the best outcomes for the children.
No particular experience is needed, we need a broad range of people on the board and everyone is welcome! All training and support will be provided.
In terms of time commitment, there are 5–6 evening meetings per year, some school visits in the daytime and reading and training that can be done in your own time.
It’s a great way to develop new skills and give back to the community.
If you want to have a quick chat and find out more about the role then please speak to our chair, Robbie McFarlane or vice chair, Daphne Howarth on governors@marlowinfant.uk or register your interest with the school office.
Reporting to parents
As mentioned in Mrs Reynolds' message last week and in response to some of the feedback in the Parent Survey in the summer term, we will be making some changes to the way that we keep parents and carers informed about the progress that their children are making.
We will be trying to align our reporting process to the full terms, so that you have progress information at the end of each term. We have also added in an additional written progress report.
October Parent Consultations
- Discussion with teacher about how your child has settled in to their new class
- A written progress report summary.
End of Autumn Term
- Written progress report summary emailed to parents at the end of the first week in January
End of Spring Term
- Written progress report summary emailed to parents and carers during the last week of term
- Parent Consultations during w/c 19th April
End of Summer Term
- Full written report emailed to parents and carers
As always, if you are worried about the progress your child(ren) are making at other points of the year, you are welcome to contact the school office to make an appointment with the class teacher. If the class teacher has any concerns at other points of the year, they will, of course, contact you.
Parent consultations
**Please book if you haven't already**
- Dates: Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st October, between 4pm-7pm
Parent consultation slots are now live on our school website. A reminder to please book if you haven't done so already. The office will be contacting those not yet booked next week with the remaining slots available.
Volunteer training
- Dates: Tuesday 13th October, Thursday 15th October & Wednesday 21st October
Mums, dads, carers and grandparents are all very welcome in school as helpers. Thank you to those who have offered their help already. We have had family volunteers working on a variety of activities including listening to children read, mounting and displaying work and helping with sewing and craft activities – the possibilities are endless. The school operates a policy whereby parents need to attend a short training session before helping out in class. This training will be held in the school hall. We are offering two sessions; 9.00am-9.30am and 2.30pm-3.00pm Tuesday 13th October or 9.00am-9.30am Thursday 15th October.
If you are interested in becoming a regular helper, please click here to read the Confidentiality Policy and here to read the Child Protection Policy. Then click here to complete the form.
Position Available
The Marlow Education Trust is looking for a proactive and reliable Estates Operative to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff and visitors. Do you know of anyone who might be interested?
Should this be of interest, you can find more information here.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2026
We will be receiving the traditional poppy boxes the week commencing 19th October, so the school council and school staff will soon be selling the poppies and other merchandise outside school at drop-off and pick-up each morning. The suggested donation for all items is £1. We also have a small supply of metal pin badges for adults, for a donation of £5.
