Brinscall St John S C/E Methodist Primary School
BRINSCALL ST JOHN’S C/E METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Web Site:- www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk Telephone:- 01254 830700 Email:-
21 October 2015
Headteacher’s Award
Reception Georgia Pendlebury & Will Tattersall
Year 1 Deacon Uden, Grace Evans & Isaac Marsden
Year 2 Matilda Fairhurst & George Williams
Year 3 Joseph Wright & Ruby Guy
Year 4 Joe Burgoyne & Lois Sparenberg
Year 5 Grace Gow & Joe Savage
Year 6 Ella Williams & Matthew Pearson
HOUSE POINT WINNERS THIS WEEK – PANTHERS
HOUSE POINT WINNERS THIS HALF TERM – PANTHERS - NON UNIFORM ON FRIDAY
Hello everyone
Thank you to everyone who came into school wearing their bright colours. The hall was a dazzling display as we started our safety week. Lots of activities are going on throughout the week to encourage everyone to think about their own safety and the safety of others too.
Last Friday we came together as a school to give thanks for Harvest. Each class had their own important part to play and everyone did a super job. To date the contributions we have received total £138.38. If you haven’t already donated and would still like to, we will be sending a cheque to Christian Aid so that this money can go towards their refugee appeal. All monies collected by then will be sent on Friday. Have a look on our website in the “Special Events” section for some photographs!
We were invaded by pirates last Friday. Reception class were hunting for treasure and assured me that they were friendly pirates. There are pictures on the website (www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk ) of events which have gone on throughout the term. In Year 1 they have been investigating the story of Farmer Duck and went out on a village walk for geography and road safety. Year 2 children have been busy finishing their alternative Red Riding Hood tales as well as practising their ‘Journeys’ dance routine which will be shared with parents tomorrow. In the junior classes the children have been busy with their safety week activities as well as getting ready for “Bikeability” in Year 6.
There will be a few new faces in school over the next few weeks/months as we welcome students and trainee teachers from the University of Cumbria and Edge Hill into school.
Have a lovely holiday and fingers crossed for some decent weather. Looking forward to seeing everyone back safe and well on Monday 2nd November. Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Linda Clayton
POPPY APPEAL
Poppies and associated items are now on sale. Prices range from 20p for a basic stick on poppy to 50p for wristbands, reflectors and crayons and £1.00 for limited edition knitted poppies, slap rulers and bracelets. Please support this worthy cause if you can. Reception and Year 1 children can buy from their teachers and Y2 to Y6 can buy them from the outside classroom at break. Parents can buy from the office if they want.
SCHOOL MEALS
We will be on Week 3 of the menus when we come back after half term. On Thursday 5 November we are having a special bonfire/fireworks lunch for all the children. If your junior child doesn’t normally stay for a lunch on a Thursday and wishes to do so, please send £2.30 (cheques to LCC) into school on Friday. All infant children are entitled to a free school meal so do not need to send in the money.
YEAR 2 DANCE – THURSDAY AT 2.30 PM IN THE SCHOOL HALL
Come and watch our Year 2 children dancing at 2.30 pm on Thursday. The dance teacher, Miss Sullivan, is so impressed with them and says they are the standard of Year 4 children!
VIOLINS AND KEYBOARD PAYMENTS
Please could all violin and keyboard payments for this half term be sent to school by Friday at the latest.
SPORTS NEWS!
FOOTBALL Brinscall St John’s 1 St Laurence’s Chorley 1
HI 5 Good luck to our team tomorrow!
FOOTBALL AND HI 5 – this week will be the last practice until later in the Spring term.
YEAR 6 - BIKEABILITY REMINDER
Year 6 should leave bikes and helmets in the Year 6 yard. They must come to school in their uniform and bring an appropriate change of footwear and clothing. Coats are essential! Bikes can be kept in school overnight if you are not able to take them home.
KEEPING SAFE WEEK
A big thank you to all our volunteers who have already visited school and also to those joining us later in the week. We are learning lots about “keeping safe”. You can see photos in the “Special Events” section of our website or in class areas.
OFFICE REMINDER
Just a quick reminder that Mrs Lormor dashes off to Ensemble on a Wednesday at 3.15 pm and is not in the office again until 4.30 pm. Please could parents avoid popping in at this time as staff also have a staff meeting on a Wednesday after school. Many thanks for your continued support.
FLU VACCINATIONS – YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2
Please could all consent forms be returned to the office by Friday morning at the latest as these are being collected on this day. Mrs Lormor has spare forms if any parents need a new one. If the consent forms are not returned, your child may be unable to have the vaccine.
PTFA DISCOS - THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2015 – TOMORROW!
All children (including our new Reception children) are welcome to attend our discos:-
Infants 5.45 pm – 7 pm £2.50 includes all refreshments and goodies
Juniors 7.15 – 8.30 pm £2.00 entrance – bring money for extras (£5 maximum)
YEAR 4/5 ART CLUB
Mr Latimer will be running an Art Club on a Thursday after half term (3.20 – 4.30 pm). If your child is interested please reply to this email or send their name to Mrs Lormor by Tuesday 3 November. Numbers are limited so we will let you know if you child has got a place.
DATES AND REMINDERS
Thursday 22 October Y2 walk to the village
Friday 23 October 3.20 – 5 pm Last Futsall Club
3.20 pm Break up for half term
Monday 2 November Back to school
12.30 pm Craft Club starts (Y2/3 with Mrs Midgley)
Tuesday 3 November 8 am Year 6 to Eden Camp
6.30 pm Governors’ Curriculum Committee meeting
Wednesday 4 November 6 – 7 pm E-Safety meeting for parents – all welcome
Friday 6 November 2.45 pm Year 6 – Remembrance Worship
Tuesday 10 November 3.30 – 5.30 pm Parents’ Evening (letters will be sent home after
half term holiday)
Thursday 12 November 2 pm Open Afternoon
3.30 pm Governors’ Vision & Values committee meeting
Friday 13 November CHILDREN IN NEED DAY – NON-UNIFORM/FANCY
DRESS – YEAR 6 & RECEPTION – PYJAMAS!
18 – 24 November Scholastic Book Fair in school
Thursday 19 November 5.30 – 7.30 pm Parents’ Evening
PARKING FINES – A MESSAGE FROM LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Lancashire County Council is changing the way parking is enforced to make it more likely that drivers who park illegally will receive a penalty.
A decision made this week by the county council's cabinet member for highways and transport, means that someone who drives off while receiving a penalty will still get their notice through the post, even if an enforcement officer has only started writing it out. Adopting this practice is intended to provide a stronger deterrent to drivers who park illegally with the expectation they will have time to move their vehicle and therefore avoid receiving a penalty if they see enforcement being carried out. This change does not affect the way parking is enforced in any other way. For example Civil Enforcement Officers will continue to observe a vehicle parked on double yellow lines for five minutes before issuing a penalty, and will continue to issue a penalty instantly to a vehicle parked illegally where no waiting and no stopping is allowed – such as on yellow zig-zag lines outside schools.
You can see full details of the decision here:
http://council.lancashire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7270
HOLIDAY CLUB – ST PAUL’S WITHNELL – DESERT DETECTIVES
A morning of games, songs and learning for all children aged 4 – 11 years.
Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October from 10 am until 12 noon
£2 per day or £5 for all 4 days. Just turn up!
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER – LIGHT PARTY – ST LUKES CHURCH
A party for all children aged between 4 and 11 years.
Free entrance – just turn up – 5 pm until 7 pm
ICE SKATING BOOTS – LADIES SIZE 4 – FREE TO A GOOD HOME – JUST ASK MRS LORMOR
FENCING CLUB – RIVINGTON PARK
First session is free! Courses for all abilities available.
Beginners courses run on Monday and Wednesday evening.
Further information at www.rivingtonparkfencingclub.co.uk
Telephone 07875 279039
Email:-
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WANTED – LARGE SHEETS/PIECES OF MATERIAL
FOR CHRISTMAS MARKETS AT HOGHTON ARMS
PLEASE SEND INTO SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE ANY AND WE WILL PASS
THEM ON TO IZABEL WAREING
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CHORLEY SCHOOL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
HALF TERM SPORTS CAMP
Buckshaw Primary School Astley Village, Chorley
26 – 29 October 2015
9.30 am – 3 pm
5-11 years
£45 for 4 days or £15 a single day
Limited places so book early
Bring a packed lunch and drinks
Application forms are available from the school office
www.chorleyschoolssp.co.uk
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BLACKBURN ROVERS HALF TERM SOCCER AND SPORTS CAMP
26 – 30 OCTOBER 2015
£15 per day or 5 days for £49.00
To book a place telephone 01254 508256 or email
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HAVE A LOVELY HALF TERM HOLIDAY!