Please can we remind parents/carers to ensure that you ensure that school has your more up to date information for our records such as your pick up lists, addresses, and contact numbers. If you need to update any changes please email the school:

office@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk

Thank you for your continued support.

To apply for a reception place the deadline is Wednesday 15th January 2024. You will need to do an online application form:

rochdale.gov.uk/school-admissions-appeals/apply-primary-school-place

If you have any queries please contact School        Admissions services:

Email: school.admissions@rochdale.gov.uk

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 0340

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This term, every week we will be looking at children’s attendance and all those children who have 100% attendance for the week will be put in to a draw to win 10 Dojos. There will be one random winner from each class.  To ensure your child is entered into this weekly draw, all you have to do is make sure they are in school on time every day.  Thank you for your continued support.

Please can we ask parents/carers to ensure that children come into school with their coat/jackets, gloves/hat/scarf suitable for the weather. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly labelled on items of clothing. Thank you.

Well done to Farhan for creating a model  of a mosque as part of his Year 5 Homework.

Reading workshop afternoons will recommence in the new term. The dates are as follows:

· Monday 20th January—Year 4

· Monday 27th January—Year 3

· Monday 3rd February—Year 2

· Monday 10th February—Year 1

Tea/Coffee will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Fussy eaters

Meal times are often a challenge if your child refuses to try new foods or is fussy about what they will eat. Introducing a wide range of food to your child from an early age will help. There appears to be a lot of different advice around. For example we know milk is a good choice for our children’s teeth but did you know too much will make your child’s tummy feel full and they will be less likely to eat their meals. Your child will often need to be introduced to new foods, new textures and new flavours several times before they will eat them.

Tips to make meals times work:

· Sit with your child during meal times, eating together is a great way to encourage your child to try new foods and to establish good table manners.

· Reward your child with positive praise and attention when they try new foods.

· Do not over face your child with large portions. Your child is likely to eat their meal if you give them smaller portions, you can always give more if they ask for it.

· Introduce new food one at a time. Always try to give your child one item you know they like.

· Make mealtimes a relaxed fun time for your family. I.e. take turns talking about what is the best thing that has happened to them that day.

· Minimise disruptions during mealtimes. Turn off the TV and put mobile phones away.

· Do not force your child to eat, this will only lead to them being apprehensive about food and mealtimes.

· Resist the urge to fill your child up with sugary foods or unhealthy snacks, this will encourage your child to want these foods instead of meals in the future.