Friday, 22 January 2016

22nd January, 2016

Dear Parent/Carer,

Exciting News!! Playground refurbishment

We have secured some funding for some much needed playground improvements. The planned improvements include:
  • more creative play equipment, including den building, sand and water play and  a mud kitchen
  • more physical challenges, including climbing, hangout nets, balances and ropes
  • a 'Playpod', 
  • resurfacing of the whole playground 
  • sports markings to enable our pupils to use pitches more often at playtime but also for use in PE and inter-school competitions 
  • Planting to add some nature and soften the look of the playground
  • a stage area
  • quiet areas with seating and shade
  • painting of buildings and gates to improve the look of the playground
The works will take place over the next few months and should be completed by the end of April.

If you would like to have a look at the plans they will be on show in the school hall from 8.30-9.00 on Tuesday 26th and 3.30-4.00pm on Wednesday 27th January, and I will be available to discuss plans with parents. 

I would like to establish a small steering group, including parents, pupils, governors and staff to work with me on the project. It would need 3 parent representatives to meet 3 or 4 times over the next few months to discuss the plans etc. 

If you are interested in being on the steering group please let Mrs Lee know in the School Office by Friday 29th January. In the event we have more volunteers than needed we will draw names out of a hat to pick the 3 representatives.

We are all looking forward to this exciting development....

Extended School Club – Booking for Term 4

Booking for the Extended School Club for Term 4 (15th February – 24th March) is now open on the School Gateway for all children registered with Extended School Club.  If you are not already registered and would like to use the Extended School Club please ask at the office for a registration form.  If you book before 5pm on Friday 29th January then you will be guaranteed a space.  Therefore if a Term 4 Session you want to book before this deadline appears to be full or you have any problems booking on the School Gateway then please contact the School Office. Booking after 29th January will be subject to availability and booked on a first come first served basis

First Holy Communion
The First Holy Communion Mass will take place on Sunday 26th June at 10.00am.  Classes will begin in the first week of February and Application forms are now available.

Deanfield Study Centre
The final instalment for Deanfield is now due.

SMSA Job Vacancies: We are looking for new School Meals Supervisory Assistants (SMSAs) to work 12-1.30pm Monday-Friday. Please ask at the School Office if you are interested.

Attendance
Well done to Y1 with 100% attendance last week.  They will be able to wear non-uniform on Friday 29th January.

Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 25th January at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award: Amelia G (Y1), Jayden (Y1), Justina (Y1), Ben (Y2), Caspar (Y3), Dominion (Y4), Josh M (Y5), Piper (Y6).


Super Stars: Dominic (R), Esme (Y1), Justina (Y1), Benjamin (Y2), Hugo (Y2), Fletcher (Y2), Hector (Y3), Ollie (Y5).

Thursday 28th January                                 -            Y4 – Bristol Aquarium
Monday 1st February                                   -            Y6 Deanfield
Friday 5th February                                       -            End of Term 3
Monday 15th February                                -             Start of Term 4
Wednesday 24th February                          -             Y6 Lifeskills
Thursday 25th February                                -             Parents evening 4.00-6.30pm
Monday 29th February                                 -             Parents evening 4.00-6.00pm
Friday 26th February                                     -            Y3 Assembly
Friday 11th March                                         -            Y1 Assembly
Friday 18th March                                         -            Columbus Singing Festival 
Thursday 24th March                                    -             End of Term 4
Monday 11th April                                        -             Start of Term 5
Friday 15th April                                             -             Reception Assembly
Monday 9th May                                          -             Year 6 SAT week     
Thursday 26th May                                       -              INSET (school closed)
Friday 27th May                                             -             End of Term 5
Monday 6th June                                          -             Start of Term 6
Friday 22nd July                                             -             End of School Year


Mrs McCarthy, 
Headteacher

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