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Dear Parents, 12th February 2007 Thank you very much to all those who collected vouchers from the recent Sainsbury's and Tesco's scheme. We have just received several boxes of new equipment in school. The Tesco computer vouchers enabled us to order two more bee bots (controllable robots for KS1), 15 head phone and microphone sets, 10 USB mice, a web cam, USB microphone for high quality recording and some software. With the Sainsbury sports vouchers we bought 30 lightweight P.E. mats, some large kit bags for storage of balls and some cookery equipment including a blender, mixing bowls, spoons, knives and peelers. All of this new equipment will be used enthusiastically in school so keep collecting! We are also pleased to have been able to order new ICT resources for use across the school. This includes 12 new laptops for use in KS2, MP3 players to facilitate voice recording and a set of digital video recorders designed for the children to use. As ICT becomes an integral part of the school day these resources will be well used. PTA - AGM followed by Know It All - training for Parents.PTA - AGM is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 16th October. This year following the P.T.A AGM (8pm) at school we will be holding an information meeting for all parents.Chatrooms, blogs MSM, social networking….. Do you really know as much as you should about the range of technologies that our children can access on the internet? At school we take internet security very seriously. This talk will provide you with an overview of how to keep your children safe online with simple practical advice and a quick explanation of that foreign language your children speak so fluently. During this year children in all classes will be taught simple guidelines on how to keep safe. In year 6 children will undergo a custom made training session 'Think U Know' developed by C.E.O.P. We will give an overview of these materials on this evening. Whether you are a whiz kid or a technophobe this will prove to be a thought provoking evening. The materials will be introduced by Jackie Pitcher who has undergone national training. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact the school or visit the Child Exploitation and Online (CEOP) site www.ceop.gov.uk Go on, get denimised!Jeans for Genes Day is on 5th October. Wear jeans to school and bring a small donation to help this important children's charity helping genetic disorders, funding medical research and valuable support services.Design your own Christmas CardDazzle your friends and relatives and delight your family whilst fundraising for your school. (More information available from school office).Life Education Mobile Classroom & D.T. MoneyAny outstanding monies please to the school office - Thank you.School PhotographsClass Portraits will be visiting the school on Tuesday 9th October. Please see separate letter.Dates for Diary5th October - Jeans for Genes Day.9th October - Class Portraits. 15th October - Class 3 & 4 visit to Hindu Temple. 16th October - PTA AGM followed by Know It All training. 19th October - Inset Day. 22nd October - Half Term. 7th November - Parents Evening 1. 13th November - Parents Evening 2. 22nd November - Parents Evening 3. 11th December - Christmas Production. 12th December - Christmas Production. 17th December - Yr. 6 - Carol Singing. 18th December - Whole school Panto Trip. 21st December - End of term Service. Yours sincerely Jackie Pitcher Deputy Head teacher |
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