Willowbrook Primary School Newsletter 5th November 2014 — Issue 9 Don’t Miss Acting Headteacher: Mrs M. Collins Parent Quesonnaires Many thanks to all the parents who have returned the parent questionnaires. We value and listen to your responses. We will publish the results of the questionnaire shortly, however it was pleasing to see such a positive response. Reminder Mrs Collins is available to see parents most mornings 8.45-9.00 without an appointment. Several parents indicated that they would like to be able to make comments as well as ticking boxes to questions. Therefore please find attached to this week’s newsletter a ‘Parent comment form’. We always like to follow up any dissatisfaction and areas for improvement, and we welcome you to raise any concerns you may have. It is also important that we continue to do the things you feel we do well! Year 6 Warning Zone Visit Super Hero Dress Up Day On Friday 14th November , all children are invited to wear a Super Hero outfit to school for Children In Need. A home-made cape or mask is great...no need to buy anything especially for this day. £1 donation. On Friday 10th October, the year 6 children visited "The Warning Zone" in Leicester. This is an interactive centre made up of many different "rooms" which encourage young people to explore issues around risk, peer pressure, anti-social behaviour and personal responsibility. The children really took an active part in this and we were very proud of them. We have even been asked to arrange for two of our children to give a speech to the High Sheriffs of Leicestershire and Rutland later this month to encourage future funding of the centre. Margaret said, "Your children are really well behaved and a credit to the school." Derek said, "What a great bunch of kids, really great to take around. " Hopefully our children will be very persuasive when they give their speeches and younger children will be able to visit in the future. Flu Letters Can all parents please return their Flu letters to the office by this Friday (7th November) Class Assembly Monday 17th Nov - Class 13 + 14 (9.15am) ROBOROUGH GREEN ● THURNBY LODGE ● LEICESTER ● LE5 2NA ● TELEPHONE 0116 241 3756 ● FACSIMILE 0116 241 9669 Email: [email protected] ● Headteacher: Mrs S. Ridley ● Website: www.willowbrook.leicester.sch.uk Page 1 of 2 Willowbrook Primary School Newsletter Sports Hall Athlecs On Wednesday 29th October, a team of 28 year 6 boys and girls went to Crown Hills to compete in the East Leicester athletics competition. We are delighted to announce that we won the event and will now represent East Leicester at the Leicestershire and Rutland Competition later this month. Those of you on Twitter may wish to retweet our team photograph by visiting www.lrsport.org/schoolgames. All the children were very well behaved and showed a sporting attitude by cheering on and complimenting their team mates. We would like to say an individual well done to Armaan who came first in the Chest Push and this was the first time he has competed in this event. Cross Country A huge well done to the children that took part in the City and County cross country event last Saturday at Prestwold Hall, near Loughborough. A fantastic event with around 1500 children from years 3 to 6 taking part from across the City and County. Mrs Collins and Miss Mayes took the children on the school minibus and were both very proud of all the children that took part. It was a tough event that needed determination, resilience and both mental and physical strength. Remember our motto! Well done to: Tiah S, Keaon M, Jack H, Bailey S, George T, Harrison N, Phillip S, Angel C, Melanie C, Spencer F, Sonny G, Shantelle W. Photos on the reception screen. The next event is on Saturday 29th November. ROBOROUGH GREEN ● THURNBY LODGE ● LEICESTER ● LE5 2NA ● TELEPHONE 0116 241 3756 ● FACSIMILE 0116 241 9669 Email: [email protected] ● Headteacher: Mrs S. Ridley ● Website: www.willowbrook.leicester.sch.uk Page 2 of 2 Parents’ Comments At Willowbrook, we are keen to hear our parents’ feedback on how we are doing and what more we can do to improve the education of your children. Following our last consultation with parents, we have worked on several points that were raised. These have included: -More lunchtime and after school clubs for a range of year groups -Regular updates through newsletters and our website -Informing the Local Authority of our ongoing concerns over traffic outside the school – including the placement of the new bollards near our main entrance -Regular educational visits -The development of the school grounds to encourage outdoor learning (outdoor classroom, foundation stage, school garden, wildlife garden, adventure trail and woodland area) WHAT THE SCHOOL DOES WELL 1. 2. WHAT THE SCHOOL COULD IMPROVE ON 1. 2. Any other comments: Thank you for taking the time to help us improve Willowbrook for all. Please return your completed form to your child’s class teacher or to the office directly. Foundaon Stage Key Stage 1 (years 1&2) Key Stage 2 Name (optional)……………………….……Child’s name (optional)………………………………………