Dear Parents/Carers,

Infant (Rec – Y2) Christmas Disco

A flyer for this festive event will be sent home today. A big thank you to the parents who are organising it.

After School Clubs - Mandarin and Textiles

Mandarin classes will not resume after half-term, due to family commitments.  We hope this club resumes in April 2015.

Textiles club will run on a bi-termly basis this year. This means that textiles club will now break until after Christmas.

Can I take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Johnson and Ms. O’Connor for their commitment and expertise running these great clubs.

After School Clubs and our Extended School Club

Last year we had requests for children to be supervised between school clubs (i.e. When a club finishes earlier than another). To help parents we can offer a place at the extended school club for these short periods at a cost of £1.50. Like the usual Extended School Club all places must be booked in advance using the form available in the school office.

Attendance for After School Clubs

We have had a number of children who are attending after school clubs on a sporadic basis. For these opportunities to be effective we do need commitment from children. If children miss more than 2 sessions without good reason, parents will be contacted to discuss ending their participation.

Updated Email Addresses

If your email address has changed, could you please let the office know? Also, if your address, telephone or mobile number has changed, please let the office know in case of emergencies.

Morrison’s ‘Let’s grow’ Gardening Vouchers

Morrison’s will be giving out Let’s Grow Gardening Vouchers until 26th October 2013.  The School Gardening Club depends on these vouchers which they exchange for seeds, equipment and compost.  If you are not offered the vouchers at the checkout, please ask for them and send them into school as soon as possible.  There is a collection box in the reception area of the school.  Thank you for your continued support.

PE and PE Kits

Can I take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers about the school PE Kit.

(PE kit should be in school all week).

•    PE kit should be complete and labelled – plain white t- shirt, navy shorts, daps and/or trainers for outdoor PE.

•    If the incorrect PE kit is taken home accidentally – please send it back immediately. We have too many kits that are going missing!

•    If due to medical reasons your child is unable to do PE, you need to send a note to your child's class teacher. Please ensure the letter includes details of how long your child is unable to do PE for.

Term 1’s Good Attendance and Punctuality Presentation

This will be held after the holiday on Wednesday 5th November. Children with 100% attendance will be given 2 tickets; one to take home so that parents know they have a non-uniform day on Wednesday 5th November and one to be kept in school for the draw during Wednesday’s Assembly. All parents and carers are invited to this assembly.

This term, children who have 100% attendance but have attended 1 medical appointment taking up no more than ½ a day, will also be included.

Because punctuality this year is still disappointing, when entering children into the draws, we will be entering all children with 100% attendance and no more than 2 late arrivals to school.

Attendance

Well done to Reception and Y5 with 98% attendance last week.

Overall can I thank you all for supporting us in improving attendance. This term we have had the best term 1 attendance ever!

Dates for Diaries

Monday 3rd November                                         -          Start of Term 2

Wednesday 5th November                                  -           Special attendance assembly

Thursday 6th November                                         -          Y1 Playspace visit

Thursday 13th November                                       -          Y2 Playspace visit

Monday 24^th November                                         -           Book fair week (any help appreciated!)

Thursday 11th December                                       -           Infant Nativity – 2.30pm

Friday 12th December                                            -           Infant Nativity – 9.30am

Thursday 18^th December                                        -           Infant Christmas Disco

Friday 19th December                                            -           End of Term 2

Monday 5th January                                               -           Start of Term 3

Monday 2nd February                                            -           Staff training day (school closed)

Friday 17th July                                                         -           End of school year

Have a great half term holiday.

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon

Headteacher