NewStAnd Newsletter 10th June 2011
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Newsletter Friday, 10th June 2011
(please check with the previous newsletter - some information may still be current)
Summer Fair - June 18th, Saturday 2.30- 5pm at St Andrew's
SIAS / RE inspection
Eco Day
Swimming
Showing assemblies
Read on for more information
Summer Fair, Saturday June 18th, 2.30-5pm
Coming up next weekend is our annual summer fair, this year given a bit of a twist as the 'St Andrew's Family Fun Day'. There will be loads going on! Pony rides, tug of war, welly wanging, dressing up competitions, rock band Unzipped will be playing, mini crèche and children's area with tepee, hook-a-duck, splat the rat and other fun activities and games. There will also be a hog roast, burgers of the meat and vegetarian variety, a tea tent and a Pimms, beer and cider tent. Furthermore, we will have a tombola, Knock-a can, Egg tray game, lemonade and water game, wine and water game, human fruit machine and a lucky dip. Let's wish for good weather. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Check out posters in and around school and the PTA section on our website for more details.
Eco Day
We are looking forward to our summer term Eco Day this week on Wednesday. The focus will be on writing, using our outside area to inspire and motivate. School isn't always about work in a classroom. Learning can take place anywhere.
Ofsted
Our Ofsted report has been published and has been sent out to everyone. Thanks from all the staff for the kind comments. Our SIAS / RE inspection report will also be published soon. We are similarly pleased with the outcomes.
Showing assemblies
Please check the dates below for all this terms showing assemblies.
Swimming
Willow class have started swimming this term. A reminder to all about appropriate swimwear: for girls a one piece swimsuit and for boys tight fitting traditional swim trunks. Sorry if this causes additional expense, but for safety and ease of movement, these are the recommended uniform.
Hot school meals
Our hot school meals continue to be a roaring success - if you would like them they cost £2.15 daily. Please book through the office.
Pick-up after school
Could everyone who drops off and picks up their children by car please remember to keep clear of the yellow lined area throughout the drop off / pick up period. I do realise that the buses / taxis and mini buses are usually finished by certain times, but sometimes they are delayed / late and need access outside of the normal time and it does create significant delay and adds to the risk if there are private vehicles parked in the yellow zone. Please feel free to park in the staff spaces if any are free. Thankyou for your understanding in this matter.
School uniform sale
Remember - you are able to buy items of school uniform outside of sale dates - please ask at the office.
Tesco and Sainsbury vouchers
We are still actively and enthusiastically collecting vouchers from Tesco to buy ICT, sports and play equipment. All donations gratefully received. Let's try and make this a record breaking year. Tesco's need to be in by 27th June so we can send them in ourselves.
Remember - we have fantastic early morning breakfast provision!
Angela Hole and Daphne Blakey run our welcoming and fun Breakfast Club. The price is £3 for care after 7.30am up to school opening at 8.30am, £3.50 includes breakfast. Ring school on 01935 872430 or ask Sandra or myself in the office. Also, if you are unable to book, don't worry - you can bring your child to Breakfast Club with no notice if required. Look forward to seeing you.
Reading and phonics
As part of our ongoing work to support parents in helping their children to learn to read we felt it would be useful to you to take part in one of our phonic sessions with your child. These sessions take place daily from 1.10pm to 1.30pm. If you are interested please speak to me in the morning to check that our phonic session will be taking place as normal.
If you are interested in listening to readers either first thing in the morning or at the end of the day we would love to hear from you. A big thank you to all our existing helpers and to everyone for listening to their child / children read on a daily basis at home.
Fiona Payne, Reception classteacher
Dates for Diary (More to follow)
15th June - Everybody Writes / Eco Day
18th June, Saturday - Family Fun Day, 2.30 - 5pm
22nd June - Open Air Campaigner Assembly
23rd June - Chestnut showing assembly, 2.30pm
23rd June - Possible visit from Gryphon Big Band
27th, 28th, 29th June - PGL Trip - Willow Class
27th June - Barnados - Messy Play including Pre-School
1st July - Oak showing assembly, 2.30pm
7th July - KS2 Sports Morning / KS1 Sports Afternoon - this is currently provisional. Please check with school before booking any time off work.
15th July - Acorn showing assembly, 2.30pm
21st July - parents' drop-in to discuss end of year reports
22nd July - Last day of term. Happy holidays!.
7th Sep, Wed - School reopens
Hope you all enjoy the weekend.
Paul Miller (Headteacher)