21 Oct 2009 - Newsletter 60

School Newsletter 21^st October 2009

 

 

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK

 

Well done to all our families who joined in our walk to school week, even though the weather on some days was a little miserable.  It proved to be a remarkable success and helps to demonstrate to the children the importance of healthy living and how they can achieve this daily.  Thanks to all of you for joining us in promoting this activity.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL WEEK

 

This week in school each class have been finding out about a different country:

 

Reception – France,  Y1 – India , Y2 – China , Y3 – Japan , Y4 – USA , Y5 – South America, Y6 Australia .

 

Children have been bringing in resources to help with displays and to discover more about these countries.  Y6 are also beginning to email another school in New York .

 

 

FOOTBALL

 

Pupils in KS2 are encouraged to attend football practice each week but unfortunately not everybody will be able to play on the team.  Opportunities will be provided for as many players as possible.  There is a match this Thursday so practice is cancelled.  Thanks to Mr Fulster and Mr Cooke who, along with Mr Constable, help run our team and practice sessions.

 

 

YEAR 4 WIDER MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

All children in Y4 have now all received their musical instrument, loaned to them by The Wider Opportunities Scheme run by the government.  The children have been inspired by their musical achievements and are improving rapidly.  Mr Duncan, with his extensive brass band and musical experience, has also been helping the children to practice.

 

The children are encouraged to practice as much as possible at home and we look forward to their very first concert.

 

 

RUIRU ORPHANAGE , KENYA

 

We are pleased to announce that the children have raised money to go towards the Ruiri Orphanage building, a cheque for £72.04 has been sent.  If anyone would like to make a further donation then please send them into the office and we will pass then on to the Ruiru Orphanage.

 

 

LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS

 

Letters went home last week regarding your child’s lunchtime arrangements.  If your child would like to change their arrangements following the half-term break then please return the tear-off slip provided at the bottom of the letter and return to the office.

 

 

ECO-COMMITTEE

 

Hawkley Hall High School have arranged some Eco activities for all the local WOWS Schools and will be working with Mrs Atherton and our school Eco-Committee.

 

 

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

 

Due to some difficulties during the building work, school has invested in an answering machine.  Please feel confident to leave your message and we will deal with your query.

 

 

FUND RAISING

 

Body Shop Party

 

Wednesday, 4th November 2009, 7pm

 

Church Hall

 

Please come along to browse and purchase body shop items.  All funds raised will go towards our school building fund.

 

 

OPEN MEETING WITH MRS JACKSON

 

Wednesday, 4^th November, 6.15pm

 

Mrs Jackson will be available to talk to parents about any ideas for school improvement between 6.15pm and 6.45pm in the white portacabin.

 

 

 

BINGO/RAFFLE

 

Friday, 6^th November 6.15 – 6.30pm

 

£1 per adult, 50p per child, £2 family ticket

 

If you have any items at home that would be suitable for Bingo/Raffle prizes then we would appreciate your donating them to school.  Ideal items include wine, chocolates, toiletries etc.  Also any colouring books, pencils, small toys etc. for children’s lucky dip prizes.

 

 

 

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

 

Half term Monday 26^th – Friday 30^th October

 

School re-opens on Monday 2^nd November 2009.