Bewdley Primary School Newsletter 6th February 2015 Web site: http://www.bewdleyprimary.co.uk Newsletter You may have noticed our large TV screen in the playground and are wondering what it is all about! No, we are not showing the children cartoons and films outside when they need to be engaged in more sporty activities! The purpose of the screen is three-fold: 1) The short extracts played during some playtimes are about teaching the children about a variety of PSHE topics. For example, strategies to deal with bullying or friendship issues, keeping themselves safe, healthy eating or, in fact, demonstrating games and exercises (we had some great aerobics from some pupils the other day during playtime!) 2) We have purchased a pop-up film studio to work alongside this screen. The children will be making their own documentaries, films, reports etc. which can then be publicised to a wider audience at the beginning of the day, through lunchtime or after school. This will provide a real-life purpose for some of their curriculum work and we hope will encourage the development of literacy skills as well as improving confidence in presenting to others. 3) We are very conscious that there is a lot going on in school that parents cannot always be part of. We are hoping to film as many aspects of school life as possible so that we can showcase these for parents at the start and the end of the school day so you can get a real sense of the learning that goes on We are having training on how to manage our exciting new equipment over the next few weeks so please be patient with us. Hopefully, you will be able to see the positive impact of this new technology in the very near future! Wear what you want Day Thank you for all you generous donations towards the cost of the workshops for next week’s Art Week Events next week Arts Week Monday 9th – Friday 13th February All the children will be enjoying a week focusing on the Chinese New Year. We are fortunate to have activities provided by Primary Workshops for School Ltd during the week to broaden the children’s experiences. Monday 9th February Years 3 – 6 will be enjoying Origami activities Tuesday 10th February - Nursery, Reception and Years 1 & 2 will take part in a Chinese Dragon Dance. Parents with children in these year groups are invited to watch the final dance at 3pm. Please come in to school via the school office at 2.55pm Friday 13th February All the children will be mixed up for the day and will be taking part in workshops led by teachers and Teaching Assistants. The activities will be linked to the Chinese New Year celebrations. Bags to School - Wednesday 11th February Drop off before 9am on the grass in front of the school office. A blue bag was sent home for you to fill with clothing, soft toys, shoes (tied together), belts and handbags. They cannot accept dirty or wet clothing, single shoes, off cuts of material, mats or carpets or Bric a Brac. This is a great fundraiser, which helps both the school and the environment, so please delve deep into your cupboards. Please use a black bin liner if you have filled your blue bag or lost it. The more they weigh the more they pay. 3.10pm Thursday 12th February - View Children’s Work Parents are invited in to school to view their children’s work. Well Done to ……. Well done to all the Key Stage 2 swimmers who took part in the swimming gala. They were awarded a silver medal. We came 4th out of the 11 schools who took part Lucy Brown who has achieved her stage 3 swimming award. Georgie Hartland Lane who has achieved her stage 4 swimming award. Ben Williams and Mollie Thomas who have been chosen to represent the Wyre Forest at the New Aged Kurling Games in Worcester on Tuesday 3rd March. Good luck! Well Done Awards Ellie Smith (Mrs Jones/Mrs Price) for being an all round legend as well as creating an incredible letter from Charles Darwin. Ashar Browne (Miss Crowther) for his effort and enthusiasm during music sessions with Mrs Winscom this week. Max Morgan (Mr Cottrill) for a great Charles Darwin letter making use of his great knowledge Lotty Green (Miss Bradley) for working so hard to improve your writing. Owen Teasdale (Miss Piper) for putting so much effort in with his handwriting. Finlay Parody (Mrs Hares / Mrs Page) for trying so hard with handwriting and producing such neat work. Isabelle Jones (Miss Hendy) for fantastic money work adding coins together and working out change from £10. Bryn Beddall (Mrs Bennett) for fantastic mental maths skills involving money. Evi Lou Fahy (Miss Joyce) for good money counting in numeracy – and always having the biggest smile. Piper Lily Andrews (Mrs Field) for her enthusiasm for writing and improved letter formation. Elle Dobson (Mrs Tench) for fantastic symmetrical patterns all week. Imogen Woodhouse (Nursery) for excellent maths work. You really impressed Mrs Woakes with your explanation. Naomi Rolls (Nursery) for a lovely explanation of good games to play with friends. Sickness in School We have had a number of children off with a sickness bug this week – please keep your child off school for 48 hours after the last time they were sick or had diarrhoea. Spare Clothes Please send in any leggings or boys trousers aged 3 – 5 that you no longer need for use in our nursery. , we would be very grateful for any donated items. Parent Governor Vacancy Thank you to everyone who took part in the ballot – there were over 200 votes. We would like to congratulate and welcome our two new parent governors Sara Flack and Alice Westbury. Nursery Gate- morning Please note this is for Nursery use only. If you arrive for school after 8.45am you must enter the school via the school main office. PTFA NEW Diary date……. Our next PTFA meeting is next Wednesday 11th February at 7.30 at The Waggon and Horses, Kidderminster Road, Bewdley. Please come along and see for yourself how easy and fun it is to get involved. Diary Date……. Easter Disco Thursday 19th March 6-7.30pm. This is a new addition for the school this year. Refreshments will be available. A yummy Chocolate Hamper raffle will be drawn on the night. Diary Date…… ELVIS TRIBUTE NIGHT June 26th, time TBC. Tickets £5. This promises to be a fantastic evening so grab your blue suede shoes, gel up your quiff and book a table!! A bar will be available, and nibbles on all tables will be included in the price. More details to follow… Apologies for the technical difficulties at this week’s film night and the change of film. Thank you for your understanding. Half Term Activities St Anne’s Funhouse The Bungalow, Wyre Hill, Bewdley, DY12 2UQ 01299400116 [email protected] Contact Ellen Vernalls Mon 16th February Tues 17th February Wed 18th February Thurs 19th February Fri 20th February Valentines disco (11-2pm) £5.00 entry – dancing, prizes, party games Trip to Wyre Forest, Gruffalo Child’s Trail Chinese craft day to celebrate Chinese New Year – creating money envelopes, making large dragon display, Chinese lanterns and fans……….. Feb Chinese New Year Festival, Celebrating the year of the sheep and tasting traditional Chinese food Bug Hunt and messy day Exploring the school grounds what we can find! Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme are holding football courses KIDDERMINSTER, Baxter College Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th February Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme are holding football courses for children aged 5-14 years during the half term break. Open to all abilities, the emphasis is on fun and taking part. The courses run 10am-3pm, cost £10 per day, £19 for 2 days or £26 for 3 days. In the event of bad weather we have both indoor and outdoor facilities available. Places can be booked via email [email protected] or telephone the Community Office 01562 863821 Let’s Celebrate Holiday Activities - Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February, 10.30am-4pm Join in with craft activity days exploring celebrations and festivals from around the world. A charge of £1 per child, per day, applies to participate in the craft activities. Event runs 10.30am-4pm. Normal admission charges apply (£13 per family), plus £1 per child for the day's activities. Each activity will close for a short lunch break but there will be at least one activity available at all times. Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ Tel: 01299 250416 [email protected] www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Activities may be subject to alteration. Activities are suitable for children from 5 years of age.
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