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TRANMERE TIMES NEWSLETTER
Friday 7th November, 2014
General School Information/Dates
We would like to welcome student teachers Laura Harrington who will be working with Year 3 & 4 children this half term on maths
challenge activities and Paige Culvert who is an American teacher trainee attached to Tranmere Park Primary School for one month.
New Morning Routine
Next week we will be trialling a new routine for Key Stage One children in the mornings, as discussed with Parent Forum last week.
To help alleviate human traffic congestion on Key Stage One playground Year two children (Herons and Skylarks) will be lining up on
the Key Stage Two playground. Eagles class will be entering school through Skylarks classroom door where they will be escorted to
their classroom by their teacher. The children have already had this new routine explained to them in assembly. Teachers will be on
the playground to assist the children during this trial period.
Parent Forum Meeting Minutes
A copy of the Parent Forum Meeting minutes are attached to tonight’s Tranmere Times along with a report from Marie Stout (Parent
Governor) on school lunches.
'Growth Mindsets' Week
Next week (WB Monday 10th November) the whole school will be focusing on 'Growth Mindsets' and how to challenge ourselves with
our learning. Having a growth mindset means understanding that making mistakes or being 'stuck' is all part of learning and that by
challenging ourselves we learn more. As part of the week, all classes are completing activities and displays that we would love for
you to come and see on Friday 14th November after school in the hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Poppy Appeal
We will be selling poppies in school on Monday and Tuesday morning next week.
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Parent Consultation Evenings Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 November
Appointment slips for parents evening have been sent home tonight. Wherever possible could you please attend the consultation
without your child in attendance. Mrs Martin will be available to see parents on both parent consultation evenings without an
appointment, but if you wish to make an appointment please ring/send a note to school.
Update on Red Kites Class
As parents of pupils in Red Kites class are already aware, Mrs Porteous is currently absent from school due to illness and Miss
Saunders has taken her place as class teacher. We are extremely grateful to Miss Saunders for agreeing to continue to work i n Red
Kites class until Christmas giving the children continuity of teaching. After Christmas we are delighted to announce that Mrs Carmel
Holland will taking over Mrs Porteous’ teaching commitment in Red Kites until the end of the school year. Mrs Holland is an exmember of Tranmere Park staff and we are looking forward to her return to Team Tranmere!
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Friday 14 November – Children in Need 2014
Next Friday we will be supporting the Children in Need Appeal. The theme this year is ‘Be a Hero’. The children can come to school
dressed as a superhero in return for a donation to the Children in Need Appeal. Attached to tonight’s Tranmere Times is a leaflet
from the Children in Need website on ideas for making simple costumes if you wish.
Parking around school
We have received the following e-mail from a concerned resident
Parents are again parking on the white Keep Clear lines at the top of Ridge Close. The problem occurs mainly at school closing time,
although it is beginning to spread to the mornings.
The following cars are regularly parking on the lines at the end of the school day: silver Peugeot registration YK05 UDB, and dark
blue Citroen DX52 OVL. Silver Citroen MA08 GCO has begun parking on the line in the mornings.
If things do not improve I will ask the police to become involved.
Morrison’s Gardening Vouchers
Thank you for the fantastic response once again for the Morrison’s Gardening Vouchers appeal. The children are busy counting them
all up! Please send in any remaining vouchers a.s.a.p.
Important Information
Training Days for the next academic year (Sept 2014 – July 2015)
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Tuesday 5 May 2015
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Monday 20 July 2015
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Tuesday 21 July 2015
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Dinner Money for next Half Term 4th November – 19 December (34 days)
Rec-Yr 2 – As previously notified all school dinners for KS1 are now free
Yr 3-Yr 6 £2.10 per meal £10.50 per week £71.40 for the Half Term
Weekly dinner money is due on Monday morning. Please make cheques payable to ‘Leeds City Council’.
Assemblies
14.11.14 PERFORMANCE ASSEMBLY – To be re-arranged due to Children in Need
21.11.14 HERONS
28.11.14 PUFFINS
05.12.14 RED KITES
Parents are most welcome to attend their child’s class assembly at 9.10am.
Proposed Dates Calendar for November
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Monday
Wednesday
10 November
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19 November
Thursday
20 November
Monday
24 November
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PTA Movie Night KS2 3.15-5.30pm (no change of clothes required)
Open Days for Prospective Parents 9.30am
Parent/Teacher Consultation Evening (3.30pm – 7.00pm)
Open Days for Prospective Parents 1.30pm
Parent/Teacher Consultation Evening (3.30pm – 5.30pm)
PTA Movie Night EYFS/KS1 3.15pm - 5.15pm (no change of clothes required)
Special Mention
On Thursday morning we hold a Special Mention Assembly to celebrate achievements within school. If your child has
achieved something really special outside of school we would be pleased to announce this on Tranmere Times. Please
e-mail Mrs Reeve on [email protected]
Congratulations to April Fletcher, Ella Coleman, Lauren Papworth, Grace Wareing and Isabella Charnock who all gained
their level 4 British gymnastics proficiency award. All the girls will compete in next year’s Yorkshire competitions and
represent their club.
Well done to Oscar Hall in Kestrels who became a yellow belt in Jujitsu last week.
Below are the children who received a Special Mention this week in Special Mention Assembly
CLASS
ROBINS
BLUEBIRDS
EAGLES
KESTRELS
SKYLARKS
HERONS
RED KITES
WOODPECKERS
WRENS
PUFFINS
KINGFISHERS
DOVES
ATTAINMENT
Nate Reynolds
Oliver Cook
Isla Worsman
Jayden Waddington
Amelie Knight
Sophia Pattinson
Sam Casey
Matthew Cardie
ATTITUDE
Ava Aspell
Red Dickinson
Amber Midgley
Abi Clay
Ella Coleman
Sam Worley
Maisie Hayes
Jasmine Moore
Dylan Thomas & Lauren Ainsworth
Corey Jones
Lucy Hartigan
Max Smith
Luke Silcock
Lewis Chippendale
Aoife Myatt
Attendance
Our school target for attendance set by the Leeds City Council Attendance Strategy Team is 97%. The class averages for the week
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from the 4 – 7 November 2014.
ROBINS
BLUEBIRDS
EAGLES
KESTRELS
SKYLARKS
HERONS
96.7%
100%
100%
95.8%
96.3%
96.7%
RED KITES
WOODPECKERS
WRENS
PUFFINS
KINGFISHERS
DOVES
99.2%
95%
96.9%
99.6%
97.3%
93.9%
Well done Bluebirds and Eagles!
Extended Services
A copy of the Tranmere Park Extended Services Programme for this half term is attached to
tonight’s Tranmere Times.
Stay and Play will start again on Monday 10th November, 2014 at 9.15am in the community room.
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Train to Teach Roadshow Event - Saturday November 29 from 10:00am-1:00pm
at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel; Leeds City Centre; Granary Wharf; LS1 4BR
Train to Teach Roadshows are designed to provide you with information on pursuing a career in teaching and how to apply for
training in your region.
There will be a 45-minute presentation to provide general guidance on the routes into teaching and information on writing a great
application. After attending a presentation, you can find out more by:
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Speaking to our teaching experts in the advice zone; they can give you one-to-one advice on your training options.
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Meeting teacher training providers from your region, who can tell you about the courses they offer and their entry
requirements.
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Meeting School Direct schools within your region, who can tell you more about the places they have on the School Direct
Training Programme.
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Talking to current teachers in the 'Meet the Teachers' area
Visit the Get into Teaching website www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching to find out lots of information about how to get into
teaching and the various training options
available
PTA Events
PTA KS2 Movie Night
The KS2 movie night is on Monday10th November at 3:15 till 5:30pm. It is £2.50 per child and this includes popcorn or crisps and a
drink. We hope to see your children there!
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The EYFS/KS1 Movie Night will take place on Monday 24 November 3.15 till 5.15pm.
PTA Bonfire Bake
Thank you to everyone who supported the Bonfire Bake on Wednesday, we will let you know the total amount raised a.s.a.p.
Kirsten Finley
Headteacher