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Western Primary School Newsletter – Friday 6th February 2015
Primary Masterchef Competition
On Thursday 29th January, our chefs, Sassy Palfreman, Abigail Wilson,
Rhinannon Lodato, Anya Nicholson led by the Head Chef Mrs McGovern,
took to the kitchen at Harrogate Grammar School. The children worked hard
to create their menu in what was a very tense environment with four other
schools cooking too.
The competition was close but unfortunately we were pipped at the post by
another school. Although Miss Arkley who, as one of the judges, scored us
40 out of 40 and said our food was delicious!!!
Thank you to Mrs McGovern for devoting so much of your time and effort, the
children really appreciated the opportunity.
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Year Two Poetry Reading and Singing
As part of their homework, the Year 2 children were asked to find a poem or a song related
to our ‘Take the Plunge’ topic. The children rehearsed their poems at home and then had
the opportunity to read or sing them in front of both classes. The children were fantastic
and we had a range of amazing poems, tongue twisters and songs. Well done to all those
children who presented their work. Miss Jones and Mrs Taylor were extremely impressed!!
Master Chef Competition
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Primary Maths Competition
On Friday 30th January, eight children from Y5/6 went to Harrogate Grammar School to
compete in the Primary Maths Competition. We had to answer some maths questions and
some logic questions. We had to work in teams to solve the problems. There were 24
teams from schools all over Harrogate. When the results were announced we were thrilled
to find out that one Western team had come 9th and the other team had won! We were
glad to be presented with a shield which is now being engraved with Western!
Team 1
Tom Owen, Ruby Chan, Becky Owen, Jake Sandland
Team 2
Roan Clawson, Eva Nelson, Poppy Mills, Miko Booth
Information for Parents
School Dinners
The cost of school dinners for all Key Stage 2 school children is £2.10 per day, payable
every half term. Please note that all school dinners must be paid for in advance. The
cost of school dinners for this half term (until 13th February) is £60.90. Could you please
pay online at www.parentpay.com.
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Lend Me Your Literacy (Y5/6)
Don’t forget to check this website each week to see if your child has become a published
author! We will be posting 5 new pieces of writing each week. Whilst you are on the site,
why not leave a comment on some of the writing our pupils have done? It will mean a
great deal to them.
Many thanks from everyone in Y5/6
Lost Property
Currently in school, there is a large amount of lost property. Unfortunately, many of the
lost items are not named which makes it difficult to return them to their rightful owners.
Please could we emphasise the importance of labelling all your child’s school uniform, P.E
kit and school coats. When writing names inside the clothes, it is advisable to use
waterproof laundry pens and not biro pens as these run and make it difficult to read your
child’s name.
All unnamed lost property can be found in the lost property laundry bins.
KS1: in the KS1 Library.
KS2: in the 3/4 locker room.
If you know that your child has lost something, could you please spend a few moments
checking through the boxes. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity on 13th
February 2014. Thank you.
Early Arrivals
During the last few weeks, we have had a number of children arriving at school
unaccompanied before 8.45am. There are no members of staff in the playground until
8.45am and so children are not allowed to be unaccompanied in the playground before
this time. If you need to drop your children off earlier than 8.45am, ‘Kids at Heart’ run a
before and after club at school. You can contact ‘Kids at Heart’ on 01423 862182.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
Sainsbury’s are running the very successful Active Kids Vouchers Scheme again this year.
These vouchers are being issued by Sainsbury’s until Tuesday 5th May and school can
use them to obtain PE equipment. Please send your vouchers into school with your child
or place them in the box in the school waiting area. Thank you.
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Swimming
Year 2 Swimming Dates:
Thursday 12th February 2015 – Mrs Taylor’s class
Thursday 26th February 2015 – Miss Jones’ class
Thursday 5th March 2015 – Mrs Taylor’s class
Thursday 12th March 2015 – Miss Jones’ class
Thursday 19th March 2015 – Mrs Taylor’s class
Thursday 26th March 2015 – Miss Jones’ class
Year 3/4 Swimming:
Tuesday 16th December – Tuesday 14th April – Mr Fraser Smith’s class
Tuesday 21st April – Tuesday 14th July – Mrs Collett’s and Ms Smith’s classes
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Awards
House Point
Winners:
Askew House
Key Stage 1 Awards
Key Stage 2 Awards
Ned Duffy
Eleanor Moor
William Valentine
Ed Sherliker
Julia Colaprico
Liliana Isaac
Lewis Jalal
Freddie Ashworth
James Pacey
Sarah Johnson
Gus Short
Arthur Mitchell
Micah Aficial
Ned Vallance
Rosa Gording
Lincoln Melichar
Isla Marlow
Lunchtime Awards
1st Place – Wallbank
House
2nd Place – Askew
House
3rd Place – Croft House
4th Place – Lupton House
The House winners will
be announced next
week. A very special
treat is organized for the
week after half term.
Well done everyone!
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Dates for your Diary:
Wednesday 11th February – Y2 trip to Sea Life Centre
Tuesday 24th February – Y6 Parents’ information evening reSATs and East Barnby
Wednesday 25th February – Reception (FS2) Valley Gardens
spring walk
Wednesday 4th March – Y3/4 Mrs Collett’s and Mrs
Coatesworth’s classes trip to Drax
Wednesday 18th March – Nursery and Reception (FS1 & FS2)
Easter Fun at Valley Gardens
Thursday 19th March – Y5/6 Space Invasion event for parents
2.00-3.00pm
Monday 23rd March – Y2 Under the Sea show for parents 2.00pm
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th March – Y6 residential to East Barnby
Thursday 26th March – Y1 Under the Sea show for parents
2.00pm
Friday 27th March – Nursery and Reception (FS1 & FS2) Easter
Bonnet Parade 9.20am & 1.30pm
Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th May – Y4 residential to Beweley Park
School Holidays
Spring Half-Term Holiday:
School Closes: Friday 13th February at 3.15pm
Return to School: Monday 23rd February at 8.55am
Easter Holiday:
School Closes: Friday 27th March at 2.30pm
Return to School: Tuesday 14th April at 8.55am
Summer Half-Term Holiday:
School Closes: Friday 22nd May at 3.15pm
Return to School: Tuesday 2nd June at 8.55am
Summer Holiday:
School Closes: Friday 17th July at 2.30pm
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PTA News!
School Disco – Friday 27th February
Get your dancing shoes on and come to the Western School disco!
Venue: School Hall
Infant disco* (FS1/2, Y1/2): 4:00-5:00pm
Junior disco (Y3-6): 5:15-6:15pm
* one parent per family must stay at the infant disco
Tickets are £2.50 each, and include admission to the disco, a
glowing gift and water / squash. Bring pocket money for sweetie
bags (30p) and icepops (20p).
Tickets will be on sale in the front playground every day after school next week, from
Monday 9th February until all tickets are sold. Numbers are limited so don’t miss out!
Pancakes – Friday 13th February
It’s nearly pancake day! As Shrove Tuesday falls during half term, there will be a pop-up
pancake stall in place of the usual cake bake next Friday. Come along and satisfy your
appetite with some yummy pancakes!
School uniform sale – Tuesday 24th February
We will be holding a second-hand uniform sale after school on Tuesday 24th February. If
your children have outgrown their current uniform, please leave any good-condition,
washed clothing under the pergola on Monday 23rd February (am or pm) or Tuesday 24th
Feb (am). At the sale, most items will cost just £1 an item, so come and grab yourself a
bargain!
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Bags2School – Wednesday 25th February.
Bags2School bags will be sent home with your children next week. Please take the
opportunity over half term to have a clear out of any good-condition unwanted clothing*,
paired shoes, handbags, jewellery, belts and soft toys! Please leave any donations behind
the car park gates by 9am on the morning of Wednesday 25 th February. Our collection
last time raised £195 for the school. Can we beat that total this term?
*please note, school uniform is not accepted by Bags2School.
Family & Friends (PTA) Meetings & Fundraising ideas
Thank you to those who attended our PTA meeting last week, in the relaxed environment
of the SO! Bar meeting room. We are hoping to have our next meeting at the same venue
next half-term, date to be confirmed.
If you have any fundraising or social event ideas in the meantime, or are unable to attend
the meetings, please feel free to email us on [email protected].
Cake Bake Dates:
When it is your child’s class cake bake, please
leave cakes under the pergola on Friday
morning, ready for the cake bake after school.
Thank You!
Friday 6th February
Y3/4 Ms Smith
Friday 13th February
WHOLE SCHOOL PANCAKE STALL
HALF TERM
Friday 27th February
Y3/4 Mrs Collett
th
Friday 6 March
Y5/6 Mr Frost
Friday 13th March
WHOLE SCHOOL CAKE BAKE - CHILDREN IN NEED
th
Friday 20 March
Reception Mrs Magill
th
Friday 27 March
2.30pm finish – NO CAKE BAKE
Well done to Mrs Coatesworth’s class who raised £53.40 last week!
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You are invited to the Western School
PTA “INDEPENDENCE DAY” Summer Ball
Please find a booking form attached to this email
CAN YOU HELP?
The organising committee will be holding a charity raffle on the night to raise funds for
Western’s PTA. Could your business or employer or someone you know offer us a raffle
prize? If so, please contact Sally on 07930 401251 or [email protected]
The raffle is one of the single biggest fundraisers for the PTA. Please help us raise as
much as we can for the school, thank you!
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