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Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
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15th April 2015
Dear Parents,
Hope you all had a fantastic Easter break and are looking forward to a busy Summer Term!
Please continue to read the Wednesday Weekly, also accessible on the school website, to keep
informed of what is going on in school. Your child will be bringing home a curriculum letter today
so please make sure you look in your child’s bag.
SUPER PUPILS
CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2015
Reception -
Lottie
Year 1
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Harrison
Year 2
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Paige
Year 3
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Laura
Year 4
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Toby
Year 5
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Whole Class
Year 6
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Sophie
PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION
A vacancy has arisen for a parent governor on the school’s governing body. This position is an
important role and offers the chance for a parent to become involved in key decisions being made
in school. If you are interested in this position then please contact Mr Caunce by Friday 24th April
2015. If more than one person is interested then an election will follow.
ONE WAY SYSTEM
Following the huge difference made by the trial instigated by the School Council before Easter the
school governors have decided that the one way system is to continue with immediate effect. A
letter has been sent out in your child’s bag today.
EASTER BONNET AND BOOK CHARACTER EGG CHALLENGE
Thank you to everyone for your amazing efforts in creating some
wonderful Easter bonnets and book character eggs. All the winners
received an Easter egg.
ROTA KIDS BAD HAIR DAY – FRIDAY 17TH APRIL
The Rota Kids have organised a Bad Hair Day on Friday 17th April to help raise funds for the Rota
Kids charities which includes Guide Dogs for the Blind. Each child can donate a £1.00 to allow
them to wear their hair as crazy as possible, wigs are included too. This will be judged by the Rota
Kids and a prize given to the child with the wildest hair do! Please pass all donations to the class
teacher.
ROTA KIDS SPIRAL OF MONEY CHALLENGE – FRIDAY 1ST MAY
On Friday 1st May the Rota Kids have organised a Spiral of Money Challenge. Your child can bring
in any loose change to add to the spiral during break time and lunch time to raise money for the
Rota Kids charities.
SCHOOL DINNER GRAB BAGS
Grab Bags containing a sandwich, fruit, biscuit/cake, bottle of water will be
available to order from Pat w/c Monday 20th April, as an alternative to a hot
school dinner, for all pupils having school dinners. Pupils must order a grab
bag at the kitchen window prior to the start of the school day (8.20 – 8.35
am); no late orders will be accepted. The grab bag will be available for pick
up at the kitchen hatch at lunchtime.
SWIMMING – YEAR 1
Just a reminder that all pupils in Year 1 need to bring their swimming kits in tomorrow for their
swimming lesson.
HOUSE POINT WINNERS - YELLOW TEAM
All pupils in the yellow team may attend school in their own clothes on Friday 17th April.
Y6 BOREATTON PARK
Just a reminder that the final payment of £40 is now overdue! Please ensure that
this is paid by Friday 17th April. Cash or cheques payable to LCC are accepted
PTFA EASTER GAMES NIGHT
The Easter Games Night raised a fantastic amount of £400. We would like to thank everyone for
your support.
PTFA MEETING – WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL
The next PTFA meeting will be held in school next Wednesday 22nd April at 6.00 p.m. in the Staff
Room. If you are able to contribute in any way then you are more than welcome to join us.
BIG TIDY UP – SATURDAY 9TH MAY
As part of developing outdoor learning, we are organising a Big Tidy Up on
Saturday 9th May in the woodland that runs along the left hand side of the
school field, to make it accessible by children. If you and your child are able
to help clear the area then please return the slip at the bottom of the letter
sent out in your child’s bag today.
PTFA DISCO – FRIDAY 15TH MAY
Our next PTFA disco is taking place on Friday 15th May. Further details will follow.
TRAINEE TEACHER IN YEAR 1
Our school works in conjunction with teacher training organisations in order to support and develop
trainee teachers. I am sure that you will join me in welcoming Mr Jonathan Latimer who will be
undertaking a final teacher training placement in the summer term, based primarily in Year 1.
KS2 LUNCHTIME CHESS CLUB
A KS2 Chess club will commence on Wednesday 29th April until Wednesday 20th
May (4 weeks), taking place at lunch time from 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. for pupils in Year
3 – 6. There are a limited number of places available, so a first come first served
basis will apply. Please complete the permission slip below if your child is
interested and return it to Mrs Vost by Wednesday 22nd April
SCHOOL DINNERS
School dinners cost £2.30 per day or £11.50 per week. If you wish to pay for the next half term
(Monday 13 April – Friday 22 May), the amount is £66.70 per child, 29 lunches in total. Cheques
should be made payable to LCC
School dinners should be paid for in advance either weekly or termly. Dinner bags are placed in
your child’s bag every Thursday stating the amount that you owe, with payment on Friday. Please
can all outstanding payments for last term be paid by Friday 17th April.
READING TARGET
The target read for the Summer Term is 35 by Monday 13th July. Thank you for
your continued support in helping your child reach these challenging targets!
CROSS COUNTRY RUN AND FUN RUN – ASTLEY PARK
Well done to all the pupils that took part in the cross country run held at Astley Park before
Easter. They all ran their very best!
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following pupils on their achievements outside of school:Adam in Reception – Football Academy Award
Daniel in Year 1 – Football Academy Award
Jameson in Reception – Football Academy Award
Harry in Reception – Football Academy Award
Jake in Year 2 – Semi-finalist in Tennis Competition
Jameson in Reception – Waterskills 1 Swimming Award
Daisy in Year 1 – 5 Metres Swimming Award
Aimee in Year 3 – Kumon Maths Level A
Year 5 & 6 Orienteering Competition
Well done to Abigail W, Isobel S, Abigail H, Erin, Lucy, Isobel C, Allana, Lily and Mia in Year 6 and
Millie, Amber, Niamh in Year 5 for taking part. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
WALKING BUS
Now that summer is near and the weather is improving why not consider the
Walking Bus. A member of staff will arrive at Spar at approximately 8.25 a.m.
and leave promptly at 8.30 a.m. for school, with no stopping en route to pick up
additional children. Please see Mr Caunce for more information.
LAST WEEK’S HOUSE POINT WINNERS – GREEN HOUSE – WELL DONE!
TOKENS/VOUCHERS
We are now collecting Sainsbury’s Active Vouchers in addition to Batteries and Clothing,
Bedding etc. for the clothes bank at the rear of the school. Your support is really appreciated!
PRIMROSE HILL OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
If you have any queries regarding Out of School Club please contact the school office on 01257
276688 or Miss Collison on 07548 944202.
Yours sincerely
G. Caunce – Headteacher.
KS2 LUNCHTIME CHESS CLUB
NAME OF CHILD ______________________________________ CLASS ____
I give permission for my child to join the chess lunchtime club.
SIGNED __________________________________ Parent/Guardian
DIARY DATES
Please note that we have made every effort to ensure that these dates are correct. However some dates
may have to be changed at short notice due to availability of visitors or clashes with other events. Please
therefore check the dates on a regular basis.
Friday 17th April
Rota Kids Bad Hair Day
th
Monday 20 April
Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 22nd April
Class and Team Photographs
PTFA Meeting – 6.00 p.m.
st
Friday 1 May
Rota Kids Spiral of Money
th
Monday 4 May
May Day – School closed
th
Wednesday 6 May
Year 1 Hoghton Tower Trip
th
Thursday 7 May
Year 4 Kadampa Buddhist Temple Trip
Local and General Election in the DEN (School open as
normal)
Saturday 9th May
Woodland Outdoor Big Tidy Up
th
Monday 11 – Thursday 14th May
SATS week
Friday 15th May
PTFA Disco
th
Monday 18 – Friday 22
nd
May
Monday 18th May
Walk to School Week
Sports Day
th
Tuesday 19 May
Boreatton Park Parents’ Meeting – Year 6 Classroom –
5.00 p.m.
New Starter Induction Meeting – 6.00 p.m.
Friday 22nd May
School closes for half term
Monday 8th June
School reopens
Friday 19th – Monday 22nd June
Year 6 Boreatton Park residential
Wednesday 24th June
Year 1/2 Quad Kids Athletics – 1.00 - 3.00 p.m.
Year 3/4 Quad Kids Athletics – 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.
Friday 26th June
Choir Blackpool Trip
th
Saturday 27 June
PTFA Football Tournament and BBQ
Friday 3rd July
Art Weaving Day
th
th
Monday 6 – Friday 10 July
Year 1 - 6 Sports Club
Tuesday 14th July
Year 6 School Production - Afternoon
th
Wednesday 15 July
Year 6 School Production – 6.30 p.m.
Monday 20th July
Staff v Pupil Sports Match
Wednesday 22
nd
July
Thursday 23rd July
Year 6 Leavers Assembly – 1.30 p.m.
School closes – end of academic year
Year 6 School Trip