19 May 2006 - Newsletter 6
How sad that someone should do this to our newly refurbished office.
Mathematics
In order to enhance our excellent provision, in the subject of Maths, teachers have been working together to team plan and teach. This provides a sharing opportunity of good practice and follows a series of staff meetings lead by our Numeracy consultant Sarah Carroll. She will be teaching alongside our teachers in various classrooms in the coming weeks.
Summer Fete - Sat 10th June
In order that we can also support England in the World Cup -it has been decided to bring the start time forward to 12 Noon.
This is an excellent day for fun as well as fund-raising. We do need help, however, to make it a success.
Ways to help:
? Those of you who may wish to help on the day itself - please contact school.
? Donate items to sell on our stalls.
e.g. bric-a-brac, tinned items etc
? Raffle Prizes
? Ideas for new stalls would be most welcome
OR
? You could simply buy some raffle tickets and come on the day and enjoy yourself!
F.O.S.P.P.S Meeting on Monday 22nd May at 7 pm
Bumble Bees
Are pleased to announce that they will be running a full-time Pre-School from September 2006! It will run from 8.50 am to 3.15 pm.
Enrolment starts NOW!
Although this does not guarantee a place in our Reception class it does provide the children with an excellent start to their education.
Contact Emma Tel. 07771 797134 or Rachel Tel. 07815 304664
Anti-Bullying
The Christian Ethos at our school is one of which we are proud and bullying is not tolerated. All school Staff recently attended a course on the '7 Steps To Anti-Bullying' which proved most interesting. Parents are invited to attend school on Thu 22nd June, at 7pm, when we will launch our new Anti-Bullying Policy. This evening will be hosted by Maggie Biddleston and Maria Coyle from the Wigan Behaviour Team.
Healthy School
The healthy food team will meet on 25th May
School Website
Don't forget to visit our website where you will find past newsletters, photographs, examples of work from each year group and useful links to other websites, eg if you look on School Tour - Our School - Assemblies - you will see Alice McCall who came on work experience and gave a presentation on her excellent swimming achievements.
www.st-pauls.ik.org
French
As from September French will be taught in KS2 on Thurs afternoons. The French Club will continue after school on the same day.
Key Stage 2 Redecoration
This is now complete with new blinds and has created a bright and uplifting atmosphere in the school. The refurbishment of the office is also complete although this was tarnished last weekend by a break-in! The main damage was caused to the roof and ceiling, which was the source of the entrance! We ask for your co-operation in keeping an eye on the school at evenings and weekends. If you do see suspicious characters on the roof it is best not to confront but to report them to the Police.
All About Me Video
This can be viewed by parents of Y6 children next Wednesday 24th May at 7.00pm (approx 40 mins) This will be shown by Mrs Jackson and followed up by sessions on Tuesdays for Y6 with the school nurse and Mrs Walsh - 'Growing Up' Contact school if you wish to know more about this.
WOWS Canadian Visit
Recently some of our local Headteachers visited Canada to learn about their education system. There is going to be an official presentation to the Canadian teacher's delegation. Please contact the school if you do not wish your child's picture on the CD-ROM.
School Council Reps
The School Council is now up and running and providing useful feedback from the pupils eg Martin the Monkey and the Worry Box.
FUTURE EVENTS:
W/C Mon 15th May QCA testing Years 3, 4 & 5
Sat 10th June Summer Fete (12 Noon Start)
Mon 19th June Sports Activity Day Ks 2
Thu 29th June Sports Activity Day Ks 1
Sun 1st July Church Walking Day
ACTIVITY DAYS
This year we will be holding Activity Days for KS1&KS2. Parents are warmly invited to attend but are asked to remember that the taking part is more important the winning! Unfortunately if it rains the events will be cancelled and due to a very congested timetable will happen at short notice and we will not be able to inform parents.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES (inclusive)
Summer Half-Term Mon 29th May - Fri 2nd June
Open Day Thurs 6th July
Summer Holiday Mon 17th July - 3rd Sept
Start New Term Mon 4th Sept
In order to enhance our excellent provision, in the subject of Maths, teachers have been working together to team plan and teach. This provides a sharing opportunity of good practice and follows a series of staff meetings lead by our Numeracy consultant Sarah Carroll. She will be teaching alongside our teachers in various classrooms in the coming weeks.
Summer Fete - Sat 10th June
In order that we can also support England in the World Cup -it has been decided to bring the start time forward to 12 Noon.
This is an excellent day for fun as well as fund-raising. We do need help, however, to make it a success.
Ways to help:
? Those of you who may wish to help on the day itself - please contact school.
? Donate items to sell on our stalls.
e.g. bric-a-brac, tinned items etc
? Raffle Prizes
? Ideas for new stalls would be most welcome
OR
? You could simply buy some raffle tickets and come on the day and enjoy yourself!
F.O.S.P.P.S Meeting on Monday 22nd May at 7 pm
Bumble Bees
Are pleased to announce that they will be running a full-time Pre-School from September 2006! It will run from 8.50 am to 3.15 pm.
Enrolment starts NOW!
Although this does not guarantee a place in our Reception class it does provide the children with an excellent start to their education.
Contact Emma Tel. 07771 797134 or Rachel Tel. 07815 304664
Anti-Bullying
The Christian Ethos at our school is one of which we are proud and bullying is not tolerated. All school Staff recently attended a course on the '7 Steps To Anti-Bullying' which proved most interesting. Parents are invited to attend school on Thu 22nd June, at 7pm, when we will launch our new Anti-Bullying Policy. This evening will be hosted by Maggie Biddleston and Maria Coyle from the Wigan Behaviour Team.
Healthy School
The healthy food team will meet on 25th May
School Website
Don't forget to visit our website where you will find past newsletters, photographs, examples of work from each year group and useful links to other websites, eg if you look on School Tour - Our School - Assemblies - you will see Alice McCall who came on work experience and gave a presentation on her excellent swimming achievements.
www.st-pauls.ik.org
French
As from September French will be taught in KS2 on Thurs afternoons. The French Club will continue after school on the same day.
Key Stage 2 Redecoration
This is now complete with new blinds and has created a bright and uplifting atmosphere in the school. The refurbishment of the office is also complete although this was tarnished last weekend by a break-in! The main damage was caused to the roof and ceiling, which was the source of the entrance! We ask for your co-operation in keeping an eye on the school at evenings and weekends. If you do see suspicious characters on the roof it is best not to confront but to report them to the Police.
All About Me Video
This can be viewed by parents of Y6 children next Wednesday 24th May at 7.00pm (approx 40 mins) This will be shown by Mrs Jackson and followed up by sessions on Tuesdays for Y6 with the school nurse and Mrs Walsh - 'Growing Up' Contact school if you wish to know more about this.
WOWS Canadian Visit
Recently some of our local Headteachers visited Canada to learn about their education system. There is going to be an official presentation to the Canadian teacher's delegation. Please contact the school if you do not wish your child's picture on the CD-ROM.
School Council Reps
The School Council is now up and running and providing useful feedback from the pupils eg Martin the Monkey and the Worry Box.
FUTURE EVENTS:
W/C Mon 15th May QCA testing Years 3, 4 & 5
Sat 10th June Summer Fete (12 Noon Start)
Mon 19th June Sports Activity Day Ks 2
Thu 29th June Sports Activity Day Ks 1
Sun 1st July Church Walking Day
ACTIVITY DAYS
This year we will be holding Activity Days for KS1&KS2. Parents are warmly invited to attend but are asked to remember that the taking part is more important the winning! Unfortunately if it rains the events will be cancelled and due to a very congested timetable will happen at short notice and we will not be able to inform parents.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES (inclusive)
Summer Half-Term Mon 29th May - Fri 2nd June
Open Day Thurs 6th July
Summer Holiday Mon 17th July - 3rd Sept
Start New Term Mon 4th Sept