As we come to the end of another school term, I would like to take the opportunity of thanking all our PAWS committee members and governors for their continued support of the school. Many thanks to you all for supporting us in so many ways.
I would like to highlight some of our key successes this term:
· A stable staff team.
· Induction of our reception pupils who have settled in so well.
· Some wonderful learning opportunities, such as Theatre Groups, Science Week, One World Week, Food Events and school trips.
· The fantastic Christmas Performances.
· Fundraising for a wide variety of charities.
· The Children in Need Sleepover.
· The excellent turnout for our weekly Good Works assemblies.
· The setting up of the Parent/Toddler group. We would like to see some more people attending next term.
· ESOL and Family Numeracy classes.
After School Club Please note there will be no after school club tomorrow, Friday 18th December.
Book Amnesty If you have any library or school books at home please return them to us as soon as possible as our stocks appear to be every low in some parts.
Dates for your Diary
Class talks will take place as usual early January on the following dates:
Year 6—Jan 6th 8.30am
Year 5—Jan 8th 8.30am
Year 4– Jan 11th 8.30am
Year 3—Jan 12th 8.30am
Year 2– Jan 13th 8.30am
Year 1—Jan 15th 8.30am
Reception—Jan 18th 8.30am
Following the meeting, we would like to invite you in for a coffee morning to share ideas and to tell us ways in which we can improve the school further.
Class 4N Swimming This starts on Friday 8th January and will continue each Friday until 26th March. If you have not yet paid please do so as soon as possible and please ensure that your child has the correct swimming kit in school, each week ready for these sessions.
Dinner Arrears If you owe money, please ensure you pay up by the end of tomorrow or your child will be unable to have school dinners in January.
Year 3 and 4 Performance Well done to all pupils and staff for a fantastic performance on Tuesday!
Choir Our school choir did an excellent job singing at TESCO this week. Many thanks to all the children and Mrs Robinson and Miss Boak.
Staffing Update I regret to inform you that Eric Long, who was Headteacher here for many years, lost his battle against leukaemia and passed away last week. I am sure you will join me in sending condolences to his family .
I would also like to welcome Marion Robbens to our staff team from January. She will be supporting the whole school and in particular Year 6 whilst Mrs Walsh is Acting Head.
Weather Whilst we endeavour to grit the playground and pathways during the slippery conditions, please help us by not walking across the playground. Given the weather warnings for tomorrow children will be allowed to enter the building from 8.45am.
Finally, thank you for all the lovely gifts, kind words and good wishes to us all.
Wishing you all the very best for the festive season and 2010! We look forward to seeing you all on 4th January.
