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End of Academic Year 21/22

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FAREWELL TO YOU, MY COOMBE ROAD FAMILY So, here it is … my final Newsletter and farewell to all of you who have been such a huge part of my life for the past seven years. Being your Headteacher and getting to know you all has been an absolute privilege and I know it will take me some time to adjust to my new life without all of you in it. I came to Coombe Road Primary School in April 2015 under an Executive Headship with Mr. McConnachie and Mr. Watson. It didn’t take long for Coombe Road Primary School to steal my heart and I just could not bring myself to leave you all! In June 2017, we then received our fantastic Ofsted Report and I could not have been prouder. Personally, I have been through a number of significant events whilst your Headteacher, including the death of my beautiful mum and major surgery at a most inconvenient time! I will always remember those of you who showed me so much kindness and understanding particularly at these times. Thank you for being an incredible community and for trusting me with your most precious possessions; our children. I will miss each and every one of them but know that they, and you, are now being left in good hands with your new Headteacher, Mr. Scrase. Coombe Road Primary School is in a very strong position and I know that you will support Mr. Scrase in shaping and growing the school further so it continues to thrive. Farewell, thank you and I wish you all success for the future. My Coombe Road Family, you will remain in my heart always and forever.

Mrs Vicky Phillips Xxx

DATES FOR THE DIARY Children return to school on Monday, 5th September 2022. All term dates for the academic year 2022-2023 can be found at the end of this Newsletter. Please make sure you are aware of these.

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SCHOOL TIMINGS AND GATES FOR SEPTEMBER Please be aware of pick-up and drop-off points in September. Our new reception cohort (Poppy Class) will have their own gate in the morning until they get used to the new routine (probably by the first half of autumn term). Other infant classes can enter via middle Milner Road or middle Coombe Road until this time.

Drop-off between 08:40-08:50

Class Gate(s)

Poppy Class (R) Bottom Milner Road

Buttercup Class (1) Middle Milner Road Middle Coombe Road

Sunflower Class (2) Middle Milner Road Middle Coombe Road

Emerald Class (3) Middle Milner Road Middle Coombe Road Top Milner Road

Indigo Class (4) Middle Milner Road Middle Coombe Road Top Milner Road

Amethsyt Class (5/6) Middle Milner Road Middle Coombe Road Top Milner Road

Pick-up between 14:55-15:00 (EYFS/KS1)

Class Gate

Poppy Class (R) Bottom Milner Road

Buttercup Class (1) Middle Coombe Road

Sunflower Class (2)

Pick-up between 15:00-15:05 (KS2)

Class Gate

Emerald Class (3) Top Coombe Road

Indigo Class (4) Top Milner Road

Amethyst Class (5/6) Top Milner Road







MORE FAREWELLS It has been an absolute delight to have been part of the Coombe Road family for over 28 years. Together, like most families, we have shared moments of laughter, tears, excitement and sorrow. I have watched hundreds of fabulous children grow and shine and some of you have returned with your own magnificent children. I am sorry to be saying goodbye to everyone at Coombe Road but it’s time to hang up my calculator and put my feet up! I will really miss you all and I would like to wish you all good health and the very best in whatever you do. If you see me out please give me a wave!

Jean

Hi and Goodbye from Ms Allen and Ms Hardman, As a combined total we have taught at Coombe Road for 53 years! There has never been a dull moment. We both thought it was time to leave when we started to worry that we would be teaching the grandchildren of our first pupils here! We have know each other since we both trained at Brighton University and which is an alarming number of years ago now! Over the years we have seen many changes but Coombe Road has always been a warm and caring school and will always be close to our hearts. However, you have not seen the last of us yet. We can't quite tear ourselves completely away and will be back to do some teaching in Key Stage One. Thank you for all your support and for sharing your lovely children with us over the years.

Ms Hardman & Ms Allen

THANK YOU My sincere thanks goes to Jean, our Business Manager, who has worked alongside me in Starlight

Room. Jean has been a wonderful colleague, support and friend and we wish her much happiness

and relaxation in her retirement. Thank you Jean – you are one of life’s good ones. Xx







Ms Hardman and Ms Allen have been here for many years and have seen many changes in education

over their teaching careers. They have supported our children and families past and present here at

Coombe Road Primary. I know that many of you will hold very fond memories of these fabulous

women – but, as they say, you will likely see them at some point again in the future. Thank you to

you both – you have made an incredible difference to many lives over the years and are Wonder

Women! Xx

Mrs Austin will also be saying farewell (again!) – I

am not sure if this will be the final goodbye; you’ll

have to wait and see... Many thanks Mrs. Austin for

continuing to teach our PPA this term. Xx

We also say farewell to Mr. McGuigan. He has

already made a huge difference to the music

teaching and learning here at Coombe Rd. and he

will be missed greatly. Thank you so much Mr

McGuigan – you’re a star. Xxx

I also want to say a heartfelt thanks to all our team here at Coombe Road. They all work so hard to

make sure our school is the sunshiny place that it is. Every single one of them genuinely care and

want the very best for our children. I will miss being a part of this team but am confident that this

new chapter will be a happy one. Thank you Coombe Roaders; it has been an absolute privilege to

work alongside you as your Headteacher. Xx







HAPPY MOUNTAIN Happy Mountain are delighted to have won the £1,000 from Dobies for our mural! Thanks so much to everyone who voted. We still have a bit of work to do to get the mural started and are hoping to work with children in school and Sussex Wildlife Trust to help us with the design. We also have funding to build a ladybird bench that will be placed opposite the Busy Bee Book Swap. The ladybird bench will have a children’s book swap underneath. It’s being built at the moment. We’ll update you when it’s ready to go and send photos. Here’s the Busy Bee Facebook

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CRS DANCE FESTIVAL Our children were superstars in the Dance Festival. Many thanks to those of you who were able to make this wonderful event.



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GOLDEN PUPILS Well done to all these children who have been working so hard throughout the year to earn House

Points and follow our Golden Values – Commitment, Opportunity, Respect & Excellence.

GOLDEN PUPIL OF THE YEAR

GOLDEN PUPILS ~ ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

Amaanah, Archie, Amber, Dylan, River, Robin, Louie, Ivy, Rebecca, Deam,

Liliana, Noah, Herbie, Codii, Frank, Jenson, Oliver, Lois, Harper, Basma, Joe, Stanley, Phoenix, Iris, Tyler, Thierry, Jasiah, Felix, Dominic, James

Nomi, Freddie, Dulce-Mae, Sofia, Bella, Mia, Winter, Samuel, Carlo, Minnie, Junior, Arlo, Liliana I, Bonnie, Miral, Hauwa, Frankie, Liliana M, Manuella,

Ruby-Mai, River, Riley, Alfie, Rowen, Isabella, Atlantis

Amelia, Divine, Fikun, Poppy, Benji, Alex, Mila, Millie, Preston, Domi, Reggie H, Vega, Natalia, Levi-Lee, Oliver, Ava, Reggie Mc, Madison, Juliette, Ella, Vinnie-

Lee, Ethan, Tiffany, Elliot, Lola, Daisy, Daniel, Lexie, Ayana

Isabella, Kasey, Blake, Theo, Nyla, Juliana, Jacob, Buddy, Jaylen, Harry J, Panka, Loojayn, Alfie, Maddison, Zain, Sarah, Ibrahim, Teejay, Sasha, Jake,

Diya, Louie, Harry T, Chase

Alfie, Ibrahim, Finlay, James, Hunter, Amiksha, Preston, Shaila, Farah, Ethan, Jayden F, Charlie, Colby, Nayim, Thomas, Abubakar, Lenny Lee, Regan, Oscar,

Angel, Tyler, Lilly, Savana, Riley, Oliver, Harry T, Finley, Jayden W, Phoenix, Harry W

Cai, Ini, Gia, Billy, Felipe, Emily-Joy, Darren, Ava, Sheryl, Jacob, Tyler, Imogen,

Urwa, Lexi, Kieran, Reece, Alfie, Frankki, Sophie, Archie

GOLDEN PUPIL OF THE YEAR 2021-2022

RIVER P

Awarded by Mrs. Garlick Great positive attitude, cheerful, kind and throws herself into everything 😉 a great role

model, pleasantly cheeky, always tries even if she finds something difficult, always well behaved, helpful and a good influence on her peers.

DYLAN

Awarded by Ms. Hardman Super hardworking, helpful and sensible all day every day. Dylan, you have been a brilliant

role model to other children.

BILLY Awarded by Mr. Milsted







For overcoming obstacles, breathing brilliance into everything he does, and reminding me each and every day how much I love my job...

PANKA

Awarded by Mrs. White You are always willing to try new things and give 100 % in everything you do at school. You

are always helpful in class and you are kind and friendly to everyone.

AMELIA A Awarded by Ms. Suleyman

For your fantastic attitude to learning and always doing your very best. You have greatly improved your reading and spelling this year - well done!

JULIANA

Awarded by Ms. Watson Throughout the year you have been kind, polite and extremely hard-working. I have loved hearing all the facts you have learnt at home. You are an absolute pleasure to teach and

really have been golden! Thank you Juliana.

FRANKKI Awarded by Mrs. V Phillips

For the kindness and love she shows each and every one of us at Coombe Road Primary School. Frankki, you have a beautiful soul. Thank you for being you!

AVA

Awarded by Miss Phillips & Mrs. Butler For continually showing resilience and always being kind to others.

ZAIN

Awarded by Jean For always being polite and respectful when your visit our office. I know that you have found it challenging to regulate your emotions at times – but thank you for ALWAYS

being so delightful when you come to Starlight Room.

SAVANA Awarded by Mr. O’Connor

What a pleasure you have been in the classroom all year. You are the epitome of our school's CORE values. You demonstrate excellence in everything that you do - and you do

it with a smile on your face!

AYANA Awarded by Ms. Reeves

Your hardworking attitude, quirky sense of humour and kindness to your friends has shone through throughout the year. The whole class benefits from your positive energy

and your ability to see the world from an original perspective. Congratulations on being an awesome Golden Pupil!

RUBY

Awarded by Ms. Allen & Mrs. Williams Ruby, you have worked so hard to overcome any problems you have had and you always do it with a smile on your face. You are immensely positive and tenacious and you have been a

huge help in the classroom .... all year !







WINNING HOUSES Congratulations to our overall winning House this year, BRUNSWICK. Thank you to Emily & Sophie for leading this House, and to all our House Captains: Alfie, Imogen, Urwa, Kieran, Cai and Darren.

LEAVERS’ AWARDS

Congratulations to the following pupils:

Archie (Sports Personality of the Year) Emily (Frank Sharman Citizenship Award) Billy & Sheryl (Headteacher’s Golden Award) - For demonstrating kindness, understanding and care to others, working hard in all aspects of school life, for being exemplary role models to others, overcoming challenges with resilience, for







being committed, seeking opportunity, respecting yourself and others, and being excellent – you both make me smile and beam with pride each day. Don’t change. Mrs Phillips Xx

To all our Year 6 leavers, I wish you every success at secondary school in September. Just be your amazing selves, be kind and be brave. Be proud of your achievements, always, no matter how small they may seem. I will miss you; you are all wonderful – now, get out there and make the world a better place…







TRIP TO KNOCKHATCH We had a wonderful time at Knockhatch. Rather than something material, I wanted to give our children a farewell gift of this fabulous experience which I hope they will remember always. The staff at Knockhatch said that I was very brave having the whole school there but I knew they would not let me down – they were all fantastic! Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the day to make sure all our children could attend – Jazmyn, Yasmin T, Amy, Victoria, Shane, Megan, Yasmin M, Kat, Katrina and Sam - and many thanks to Knockhatch.







More Photos can be found on our website – https://www.coomberoad.brighton-hove.sch.uk/about-us/news/news-1

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WITHDEAN ATHLETICS Fifteen of Coombe Road's finest athletes took part in the annual Withdean Athletics at Withdean Stadium, Brighton. It was a great experience for all those who took part with events in throwing, running and jumping. Many of our children displayed their athletic versatility by competing in multiple events; some children finished a sprint to then compete in the standing long jump. Well done to Archie and Fin for adding medals to their respective trophy cabinets. A big thank you to Mrs. Mechen, Gemma and Charlotte for their help. Lots of fun was had in the sun.

Mr O'Connor (Sports Lead)

COOMBEDEAN CUP Our Coombe Road footballers made the trip to face local competitors Coldean in the annual Coombedean Cup. The result didn't go our way as we faced a very well-drilled home side. We travelled with 15 enthusiastic players from Indigo and Amethyst Classes. They represented our school with their usual dignity and sporting values. It was a day of mixed emotions as some experienced the buzz of donning the special blue and white stripes for the first time while, for others, this was the last time we will see them represent Coombe Road football team. A HUGE well done to all involved!

Mr O'Connor (Sports Lead)







LYMLEY WOODS RESIDENTIAL Our Year 6 children made us incredibly proud as they stayed on their residential at Lymley Woods. They enjoyed camping in the sunshine and cooking on the camp fire, as well as archery, adventure playground, walks in the countryside, crafts, den-building, collage, badge making, crate challenge and zip wire. The staff at Lymley Woods commented on the wonderful nature of the group who all looked after each other and demonstrated all our Golden Values: commitment, opportunity, respect and excellence. Congratulations to Frankki who beat the primary school solo record for the crate challenge – Hurray!







More Photos can be found on our website –

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ODEON TRIP I wasn’t getting away without having to make some final difficult decisions! This trip was planned for KS2 to view the films that they wrote, directed, produced and starred in on the big screen. Due to the extreme heat, Amethyst Class attended and we were able to get the children back quickly, avoiding the heat, with the support of our parents/carers (and Grandparents as Alfie would state!) – Many thanks for your understanding and support in this decision. Emerald and Indigo Classes enjoyed watching their films in school, and still got their popcorn and goody bags! Many thanks to Silverbox for supporting with these projects and arranging the viewings. The good work in these enrichment projects will continue next year in KS2.








BUTTERCUP CLASS ART LESSON Boomer not only looks after our wellbeing. He’s also a life model! Buttercup Class enjoyed drawing him recently and he was a very good boy and was very still. Thanks Boomer – and well done Buttercup Class (he LOVES his portraits).







AMETHYST CLASS TO STANMER PARK Year 6 had a lovely morning at the park.







Farewell Coombe Road – it’s been a blast!



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