18thOctober 2016
Dear Parents
Secondary Admissions: A reminder to the parents of children in Year 6 that the closing date for Secondary applications for September 2017 is 31st October 2016. Please apply online at and search school admissions.
Governor Elections: Thank you very much to the 3 parents who stood in the recent Parent Governor election. We are pleased to announce that Mrs Anna Acton was elected to serve as a Parent Governor.
Harvest Assembly and Party: Thank you for the many donations of raffle prizes and afternoon tea for the Harvest Party last week. Thank you also to the parents who helped Year 6 serve the tea.
Well-being week: We will be having a well-being week in school for 3 days next week and continuing the first 2 days back after half term. This is to promote positive mental health and encourage the children to develop self esteem, resilience and self help skills. There will be motivational speakers , daily relaxation and meditation to start every day and lots of other well being activities.
Winter Uniform: When we return after half term all children are to wear winter uniform. In the interests of health and safety children are required to wear sensible black school shoes (no boots or trainers) and only small stud earrings when in school. Jewellery and nail polish should not be worn in school.
Parents Evenings: Please check that you have an appointment for Parents Afternoon or Evening.
Helping our Hens: Each class is organizing a fund-raising event this Friday, 21st October, in support of the school hens.
Poppies:Year 6 will be selling Poppies together with a range of wristbands and reflectors in aid of the Poppy Appeal beginning on Monday 24th October and continuing the first week after half term.
Art Projects for Schools: There is a message on the Christmas Card ordering website saying that it is currently offline for orders. They are working to resolve this, we will be advised when it is available however we have been assured your orders for Christmas Cards will not be affected.
Photographs: Please return the proof photograph your child has brought home by next Monday, alternatively you may order online. Cheques payable to Tempest Photography.
Parent Questionnaire: Please return completed Parental Questionnaires by this Friday, 21st October.
Parents Forum: The next Parent Forum meeting will be on Thursday 17th November, 5.45pm – 6.30pm. Representation from parents across the school would be appreciated. Please contact the school office if you are able to attend.
Car Parking: In the interest of safety can we please ask that parents do not use the school car park when dropping children at the Breakfast club in the morning.
Postage Stamps: Please continue to send used postage stamps to raise funds for the PTFA.
Missing Coat: Please check that your child is wearing their own school coat! An infant child has lost one, it is named. Thank you.
School closes at 3.15pm on Wednesday 26th October and re-opens at 8.45am on Monday 7th November.
Yours sincerely
Mrs A Heyes
Headteacher
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