Lealholm Primary School
Lealholm, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2AQ
Headteacher: Mrs H Ward Tel: 01947 897401
Email:
Web site: www.lealholm.n-yorks.sch.uk
3rd February, 2017
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Newsletter
Jack and the Beanstalk Reading Initiative Last week’s lucky winner of our reading initiative was Tommy and this week’s winner is Kaitlyn.
Chinese visit On Thursday last week we had some Chinese visitors in school to talk to the children about the Chinese New Year, 2017 is the year of the Rooster. This was an interesting afternoon with pupils asking various questions about the Chinese culture. The children also experienced Chinese food and had a lesson on how to eat with chop sticks. Thank you to Mrs Thomas and her students for organising this visit.
Kwik Cricket on Wednesday afternoon the junior cricket team took part in the kwik cricket tournament at Whitby Leisure Centre. “We played against Oakridge, Fylingdales and St. Hedda’s winning two matches but unfortunately losing one match. It was great fun to be playing cricket again” – by Robbie.
Safer Internet Day On Friday 10th February we will be taking part in Safer Internet Day. Please see www.saferinternet.org.uk where you can find e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.
World Book Day On Friday 3rd March we will be celebrating World Book Day. The children are invited to bring their favourite book into school and to dress up as a character from their book.
FOLS Burns Night Thank you to all the parents and teaching staff who helped at last week's FOLS Burns Night fundraiser, we made an incredible £797.44!!!! This money will directly benefit all the children in school, to be used towards swimming, trips etc and we are currently looking into replacing the wooden benches on the field. We have had nothing but positive feedback about the event, with people saying what an enjoyable evening it was and what an amazing team we had helping to make the event a success. Particular thanks must go to those who gathered/made/donated things needed, prepared the vegetables, set up the hall, helped cook and serve the food and even came back to clear up at midnight! - M Thompson.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers We are once again collecting the Active Kids vouchers which are now available to collect from stores, petrol stations and online until Tuesday 2nd May 2017.
Yours sincerely
H Ward
Headteacher
Key Dates- Spring Term
FEBRUARY
Monday 6th February Gymnastics – Ley Hall
Monday 13th February Gymnastics – Ley Hall
Friday 17th February Break up for half term 3.30 pm
Monday 27th February Dance begins on Monday afternoons
MARCH
Thursday 2nd March Y5/6 Hockey
Wednesday 8th March Y3/4 Hockey
Tuesday 14th March Middlesbrough Theatre
Wednesday 15/22nd Y3/4 Multiskills
Friday 24th March Comic Relief
APRIL
Tuesday 4th April Parents Evening
Thursday 6th April Spring Sale
Friday 7th April Egg Rolling
Holiday Dates 2017
2017
Friday 17th February Close for half term 3.30 pm
Monday 27th February Return to School
Friday 7th April Close for Easter Break 3.30 pm
Monday 24th April Staff Training Day
Tuesday 25th April Return to School
Monday 1st May Bank Holiday
Friday 26th May Close for Half Term 3.30 pm
Monday 5th June Return to School
Friday 21st July Close for Summer Break
Holiday Dates 2017-2018
2017
Monday 4th September Staff Training Day
Tuesday 5th September School Opens for Autumn Term
Friday 20th October Close for half term 3.30 pm
Monday 30th October Return to School
Friday 22nd December Close for Christmas Break 3.30 pm
2018
Monday 8th January Staff Training Day
Tuesday 9th January School Opens for Spring Term
Friday 9th February Close for half term 3.30 pm
Monday 19th February Return to School
Thursday 29th March Close for Easter Break 3.30 pm
Friday 30th March Bank Holiday
Monday 16th April Staff Training Day
Tuesday 17th April School Opens for Summer Term
Monday 7th May Bank Holiday
Friday 25th May Close for half term 3.30 pm
Monday 4th June Return to school
Friday 20th July Close for Summer Break 3.30 pm