I hope you all had a great half-term break and are back feeling refreshed.
Rainbow Theatre Group This fantastic group have been into school today and all the children in KS1 have had the opportunity to watch their fairytales presentation, which I am sure they have thoroughly enjoyed. If you have not yet paid for this group could you please send in your contribution of £3.50. Thank you.
School Lunches You should have received a copy of the new school lunch menu before the half-term. This is the menu that we are now using each week.
Creative Curriculum We are finding new and exciting ways to enhance our curriculum and preparing ourselves for the introduction of the New Primary National Curriculum in September 2011. We have organised a whole school INSET on Monday 8th March for all staff and invited colleagues from other schools. The day will be led by an educational consultant and trainer Bruce Potts.
Please make arrangements for your child as school will be closed for pupils that day.
National Sing-up Day All our pupils participated in this event on Wednesday 24th February in learning a new song which will be recorded as part of a National Virtual Choir of our school singing “Strictly Come Singing”. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and entertained the school with their “glorious voices”.
Active Kids Vouchers These are now being given out by the Sainsbury’s run scheme. Please collect them for us when doing your shopping and bring them in to school as they are an excellent way for us to get extra equipment for the children. Thank you.
Recorder Lessons All pupils in Years 3 and 4 have regular recorder lessons in school and it is important that each child has their own recorder for hygiene and practicing purposes. These are available to purchase from the school office, priced at £4.60 for the recorder and £1.50 for the recorder book.
Office Hours Please note that the office closes at 3.45pm. Children should, therefore, be collected promptly at 3.30pm. If children are not collected by 3.45pm they will be sent to the After School Club and a charge will be made for this. If the Club is full they will be kept in the office and the Charging Policy for Late Collection of Children will be implemented. The Policy states “In cases where a child is not collected within fifteen minutes of the end of the school day or after school activity a charge of £5.00 will be made to the parent/carer for the first 30 minutes of non-collection and then £10.00 thereafter for each thirty minute period that the child is not collected”. The charge is to cover the additional hours worked by the office staff. The full policy is available from the school office.
NSPCC Change for Change We raised a fantastic £622 for NSPCC through our Change for Change. Thank you very much for donations of your coins and sponsorships. The money will go towards putting a stop to cruelty to children.
Awards - For receiving their Silver Awards:
Nahiyan Pasha Tamzin Freedman Junaid Maqsood
Luxa Mahenthiran Jamima Begum Zain Saleem
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
newsletter 11th feb
Non-Uniform Day Don’t forget this is tomorrow— 12th February wearing red—for Valentines Day. A PAWS fund raising event, £1 donation please.
China Week This has been an exciting and eventful week for all the children. Each class has been involved in a project linked to one of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
We have also experienced Tai Chi and Calligraphy lessons and tomorrow we invite all the parents to join us for the whole school exercise at 8.55am—weather permitting.
Beijing Link On Monday, Glade Primary took part in a link video conference with other schools in London, the UK and China. This event was opened by the Redbridge Mayor, Mayor Chan, who is the first Chinese Mayor in Britain. Our pupils demonstrated their Chinese exercise routine and participated in a question and answer session with other schools. This was both a technical and educational feat and one that we are very proud to be involved in.
Wider Opportunity Concert at Town Hall This evening at 7pm a group of our Year 5 pupils will be playing their guitars in a concert at the Town Hall in Ilford. They have already performed for the school and have demonstrated their talent and skill with the guitar in such a short period of time.
We thank their guitar teachers Rico and Victoria for all their hard work and are sorry to hear that this is Rico’s last week with us.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids These vouchers are starting from 17th February. Please collect them for us and bring in to school as they really do help in ensuring that we get extra P.E. equipment for our children.
Open Evening Reminder Don’t forget! Appointments are tonight for Reception, Years 1,2,3,4 and 6. Please try to be on time for your meetings so that the evening can run smoothly. Thank you.
Punctuality Due to a decline in pupil’s punctuality the Education Welfare Service will be commencing ’Late Gate’ patrols. Please make sure your child is in school and lined up for 8.55am.
Finally, may I wish you all a great half-term holiday. See you on the 22nd February when school resumes.
China Week This has been an exciting and eventful week for all the children. Each class has been involved in a project linked to one of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
We have also experienced Tai Chi and Calligraphy lessons and tomorrow we invite all the parents to join us for the whole school exercise at 8.55am—weather permitting.
Beijing Link On Monday, Glade Primary took part in a link video conference with other schools in London, the UK and China. This event was opened by the Redbridge Mayor, Mayor Chan, who is the first Chinese Mayor in Britain. Our pupils demonstrated their Chinese exercise routine and participated in a question and answer session with other schools. This was both a technical and educational feat and one that we are very proud to be involved in.
Wider Opportunity Concert at Town Hall This evening at 7pm a group of our Year 5 pupils will be playing their guitars in a concert at the Town Hall in Ilford. They have already performed for the school and have demonstrated their talent and skill with the guitar in such a short period of time.
We thank their guitar teachers Rico and Victoria for all their hard work and are sorry to hear that this is Rico’s last week with us.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids These vouchers are starting from 17th February. Please collect them for us and bring in to school as they really do help in ensuring that we get extra P.E. equipment for our children.
Open Evening Reminder Don’t forget! Appointments are tonight for Reception, Years 1,2,3,4 and 6. Please try to be on time for your meetings so that the evening can run smoothly. Thank you.
Punctuality Due to a decline in pupil’s punctuality the Education Welfare Service will be commencing ’Late Gate’ patrols. Please make sure your child is in school and lined up for 8.55am.
Finally, may I wish you all a great half-term holiday. See you on the 22nd February when school resumes.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
newsletter 4th feb 2010
Parent Governor Vacancy We still have a vacancy. If anyone is interested please contact Mrs Walsh for further information.
Swimming Gala The Swimming team gave a tremendous performance at the Redbridge Mini Games Gala last week. The team exceeded their personal best times and achieved many top 12 placings, out of the 24 schools participating.
Glade gained 5th position overall, with the boys Freestyle Relay team achieving 3rd place.
Unfortunately, due to the gala running late, both the boys and girls Medley Relay events were cancelled. This was a real disappointment to the team as both our Medley teams had trained specifically for this event. Both teams were expected to do very well and would have put us in a higher position overall.
However, with the timeless and unbeatable support of our parents/carers/supporters the team are eagerly awaiting our last event and are back in training for the Redbridge Primary Schools Gala on Thursday 11th March 2010 at 1.45pm, Fullwell Cross Pool.
Reducing Paper As previously mentioned, by September 2010 we have to reduce all the hard copies of letters that come out to parents. Please therefore, check our website at regular intervals for information as we gradually try to reduce what is sent out to parents.
Reminder—Height and Weight Checks Please note that next Monday, 8th February Year 6 and Reception children are having height and weight checks in school. If you do not wish your child to be included in this please write in to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.
Parent Meetings Just a reminder, Year 5 parents meetings Wednesday 10th February. Reception, Yrs 1,2,3,4,6 Thursday 11th February.
Internet Safety Please be vigilant when your children are on the computer, particularly if they are using social networking sites, such as “face book” and MSN. You may be aware that there is a minimum age limit of 13 on some sites and we advise that you exert the usual parental control. It has come to our attention that some children are misusing this facility at home and causing upset to others in school.
Non-Uniform Day Friday 11th February wearing red—for Valentines Day.
Year 1 Parents of children in Year 1 can we please ask for your consideration in the mornings. The lines are getting very congested and it can be difficult for staff to get the children in to school safely. Once your child has joined the line we ask that you step away and wave your child goodbye as they enter school. It is not necessary for you to come in to school with your child, the staff are there to support the children and encourage independence with bags and coats.
PAWS Group Thank you to all our parents who are members of the PAWS group. They all dedicate their time to raise money for the benefit of our children at Glade. We particularly want to mention those members who took a leading role last year and want to thank them for their year of office. The membership has changed following the AGM meeting. We now have:
Chair—Sammie Canning
Treasurer—Michelle McGovern
Secretary— Shaheen Mahmood
Swimming Gala The Swimming team gave a tremendous performance at the Redbridge Mini Games Gala last week. The team exceeded their personal best times and achieved many top 12 placings, out of the 24 schools participating.
Glade gained 5th position overall, with the boys Freestyle Relay team achieving 3rd place.
Unfortunately, due to the gala running late, both the boys and girls Medley Relay events were cancelled. This was a real disappointment to the team as both our Medley teams had trained specifically for this event. Both teams were expected to do very well and would have put us in a higher position overall.
However, with the timeless and unbeatable support of our parents/carers/supporters the team are eagerly awaiting our last event and are back in training for the Redbridge Primary Schools Gala on Thursday 11th March 2010 at 1.45pm, Fullwell Cross Pool.
Reducing Paper As previously mentioned, by September 2010 we have to reduce all the hard copies of letters that come out to parents. Please therefore, check our website at regular intervals for information as we gradually try to reduce what is sent out to parents.
Reminder—Height and Weight Checks Please note that next Monday, 8th February Year 6 and Reception children are having height and weight checks in school. If you do not wish your child to be included in this please write in to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.
Parent Meetings Just a reminder, Year 5 parents meetings Wednesday 10th February. Reception, Yrs 1,2,3,4,6 Thursday 11th February.
Internet Safety Please be vigilant when your children are on the computer, particularly if they are using social networking sites, such as “face book” and MSN. You may be aware that there is a minimum age limit of 13 on some sites and we advise that you exert the usual parental control. It has come to our attention that some children are misusing this facility at home and causing upset to others in school.
Non-Uniform Day Friday 11th February wearing red—for Valentines Day.
Year 1 Parents of children in Year 1 can we please ask for your consideration in the mornings. The lines are getting very congested and it can be difficult for staff to get the children in to school safely. Once your child has joined the line we ask that you step away and wave your child goodbye as they enter school. It is not necessary for you to come in to school with your child, the staff are there to support the children and encourage independence with bags and coats.
PAWS Group Thank you to all our parents who are members of the PAWS group. They all dedicate their time to raise money for the benefit of our children at Glade. We particularly want to mention those members who took a leading role last year and want to thank them for their year of office. The membership has changed following the AGM meeting. We now have:
Chair—Sammie Canning
Treasurer—Michelle McGovern
Secretary— Shaheen Mahmood
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