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St. Andrew's C.E. V.C. Primary School

7th September 2006

Dear Parents,

A warm welcome back to the new school year. The children now seem to have settled well into new classes and we are particularly pleased to see our newest children in the Reception and other classes.

Work over summer has just about been completed on time for the start of term. Those of you who have been in the school will have seen new flooring through out the hallway, dining area and main hall and infant classrooms and toilets. We are looking forward to the decorators coming in over half term.

'Early Arrivers'

The Early Arrivers scheme has now started.

Pupils may arrive at school no earlier than 7.45 a.m.
Pupils arriving between 7.45 and 8.15 am will enter the school through the main school entrance and go directly to the Hall to be greeted by supervisory staff. Parents or guardians must accompany them into school and hand them directly into the care of 'Early Arrivers' staff' who will register them.

There will be a breakfast option available at a small additional charge.

Pupils will remain under the supervision of 'Early Arrivers' staff' and will be offered a range of indoor activities including the use of the library. (Pleases note that no computer facilities will be available at this time!)

At 8.15 am all pupils will take their belongings to the cloakrooms and join other pupils arriving on the buses. (Please note that pupils, other than those on buses, should not be arriving before 8.30 am!)

A charge of £1.50 will be levied for each pupil arriving at any time between 7.45 and 8.15 am. Should your child require breakfast of cereal, toast and fruit juice the inclusive daily cost will be £2.00.
Parents will be billed on a fortnightly basis.

Music Lessons

Tuesday morning: Keyboard
Wednesday morning: Flute, clarinet and saxophone plus percussion.
Wednesday afternoon: Guitars
Friday: Piano
Please note lessons start again next week and please remember to bring in your instruments.
Violin will start next week (day to be finalized).

Jeans for Genes Day

Wear jeans on 6th October to school and bring a small donation to help this important children's charity. More details to follow.

Wriggle Valley Pre-School

The Pre-School will be open from 08.45 to 15.00 Monday to Friday during school term time. Please call Jo Redford on 01935 873830 if you have any enquires.

Wriggle Valley - Fund Raiser

Bag 2 School - on Wednesday 27th September.

Clubs

Clubs letter will be issued early next week. Clubs will start WB18th September.

Computer Monitor

We are in the process of further developing our computer network in Key Stage 1. If any parents have surplus monitors we could use, we would be very grateful. Please contact Jackie Pitcher.

School Uniform

Please make sure that school uniform is labelled clearly.

Dates for Autumn Term

(more to follow)
13th September Parish Council Meeting.
18th October Parish Council Meeting.
20th October Inset Day.
23rd October Half Term.
22nd November Parish Council Meeting.

Inset Day

Please note there has been a change to our listed Inset Day it will now be on Friday 20th October and not on the 20th December as previously stated.

Thank you

The Scholastic book fair was a great success; we sold £947.45 worth of books which made us £521.10 in commission to be spent on books for the school library. Thank you to all the helpers and everyone for making it such a big success.

Yours sincerely
Stephen Williams
Head teacher