Nateby Primary School,
Longmoor Lane,
Nateby PR3 0JH
Headteacher: Mrs Vardey
Tel: 01995 602945
NEWSLETTER – 11th September 2015
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!
I hope you have had a lovely summer break. It has been a great first week back - we would like to give our new pupils a big thumbs up for the fantastic start they have made this week. We have some photos to share with you on the school website - address as above.
I am sure you will have seen or heard of the changes to our school and grounds that have taken place this summer. We now have a very flat and well-drained field, a wonderful new gazebo/outdoor classroom and scooter track. Mr Cornthwaite and Mr Lee have spent the summer working hard and have done a fantastic job as I am sure you will agree; many thanks to them. We look forward to being able to play many inter-school matches on home turf now! We have also had Classes 1 and 3 painted – thank you to Transform Cleaning for their excellent work. Mrs Smith now has a huge new cupboard which will make her life a lot easier- thank you to our super carpenters.
If the PSFA and the whole school community hadn’t worked so hard on raising money for the project we could never have achieved what we have so a huge thank you to those volunteers who have worked so hard and to all of you who have ever bought a cake, a tea-towel, Christmas card etc!! We would like to encourage all our new parents, family members and may be old parents who have a little spare time to join the PSFA this year and help out with a few events. The money raised helps with many other annual school events which would otherwise be too expensive such as coaches for school trips (including Tower Wood) and the whole school pantomime visit at Christmas. The more people who help the less each individual has to do. There are many ways to help - to find out use Facebook ‘Nateby School Parents and Staff’; talk to Mrs Houghton or other school staff or just come to The Tithebarn September 22nd at 7.45pm for the first meeting of the new school year- it’s also a good way to meet new friends and socialise.
Along with school improvement funds our playground project was also possible due to a very kind donation from The Parish Council and from Grantscape which we are very grateful for. Grantscape Orchard End Community Benefit Fund manages a fund of £16000 annually for community projects within 3 miles of the Eagland Hill wind turbines. Applications for this fund can be submitted twice a year. For more information go to:
http://www.grantscape.org.uk/fund/regcbfs/orchardendcbf/
FOOTBALL
All current Year 1 pupils: Cockerham Junior Football club runs a Saturday club for all under six year olds called ‘Little Kickers’ every Saturday morning 9.30am at Cockerham Village Hall. All welcome.
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Garstang Community Academy are holding their Open Evening for all prospective new pupils on September 17th.
St. Aidan’s C of E High School are holding their open evening on 16th September 6-8.30pm.
RECYCLING
We are still recycling batteries in school and we could win a prize for the most batteries collected for our school size. Send you used batteries in to school no matter what the size. Unfortunately we no-longer recycle printer cartridges and we are not collecting stamps.
READING JOURNEY
Children from school signed up to take the Lancashire Reading Journey this summer the scheme ends on Saturday 26thSeptember.Garstang Library have planned to have a celebration activity on Saturday 19thSeptember between 10:00 and 12 noon to encourage children to come along and take part in (or finish if nearly done) the reading journey. The event is free along with juice and cakes. There will be related activities and badges etc for children who take part.
STARS OF THE FUTURE
MyKindaFuture has partnered with Channel 4 to launch a C4 Pop Up roadshow for 16 to 25-year-olds across the UK. C4 Pop Up is a national outreach programme of skills workshops and challenges, taking place across the UK, to promote careers within the media industry and to identify undiscovered talent. The next event takes place in Preston in mid-October 2015 and reaches out to talented young people who are passionate about working in the media industry. Specific details of the venue and event will be revealed once the applicants have successfully passed through an online application process. MyKindaFuture will hand-pick the winners based on experience and opportunity. The application website
is now live at:
www.4talent.channel4.com/4talent-days
Registration closes on Sunday 20 September 2015 and further information can be accessed via the link to the right.
DATA COLLECTION SHEET
All children will be bringing home a Data Collection Sheet. Please can you check this carefully to ensure that all contact details are correct and up-to-date. Please return to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.
SCHOOL GAMES
We begin the year as we mean to go on with a Football Tournament at Kirkland and Catterall St Helens on 30th September. The team should already have had their letters. Any parents that could help with transport etc please indicate so on the reply slip.
Our inter-house tournaments are also starting in the next few weeks with Years 2-6 competing in Badminton matches. Good luck to them all but having a go and enjoying the games is really what it’s all about. Events will include all age groups in school where appropriate.
The Juniors will be asked if they would like to be a member of our Sports Crew in the next week. This is a commitment to helping organising events, may be blogging about them on the Sainsburys School Games website: http://www.yourschoolgames.com; or taking photographs of the action. Please encourage your child to get involved.
Have a lovely Weekend
Cheryl Vardey
SCHOOL DINNER MENU WEEK BEGINNING 14.09.15
All meals are served with vegetables. There is also an unlimited salad bar and fresh baked brown bread available. As an alternative jacket potatoes and filling / cheese or ham rolls are available daily along with yoghurts, fruit, filtered water and cold milk.
MONDAY
Sausages in Gravy (GF Sausages) with Or Tomato OR Marinara (Fish) Spaghetti
Mashed Potato and Peas with Vegetables
Lemon Drizzle Cake
TUESDAY
Savoury Mince Cobbler, Creamed Potatoes Or Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta Bake
and Brocolli
Cheese and Crackers with Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Roast Beef Dinner Or Cheese and Tomato Omlette, Potatoes and Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ice Cream Green Beans
THURSDAY
Chicken Pie, New Potatoes and Spring Or Pizza, Corn on the Cob and Salad
Cabbage
Chocolate Sponge
FRIDAY
Crispy Fish Goujons (GF Fish Fingers) with Or Panini with Chips and Beans
Chips and Beans
Chocolate Cookie
REMINDER: Please let Julie Hewitt in the Kitchen (Text: 07899954473 before 8.45am) or Susan Hindhaugh in the Office know if your child would like a hot dinner. Please do not rely on your child to let school know, it must be an adult who informs school if their child wants a hot dinner. Thank you.
Nateby Primary School,
Longmoor Lane,
Nateby PR3 0JH
Headteacher: Mrs Vardey
NATEBY PRIMARY SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Our Governors meet every term in four different committees: Buildings; Health & Safety; Standards & Effectiveness; Staffing, Curriculum & Finance and Full Governors. Your opinion and questions are valued and help us to maintain a happy, well-informed learning community ensuring we are best-placed to improve. If you wish to contact any school governor please feel free to do so. They will ensure your questions are answered and your opinions are taken in to consideration. To contact governors either ring the office and discuss with Mrs Hindhaugh or Mrs Vardey; send an e-mail at the above address or contact them around school. There is also an anonymous facility on the school website - this can also be used by pupils and will send a message directly to the Headteacher without giving your contacts. The details blow can also be found on the school website.
Our Governors
Mr. M. Barlow (CHAIRMAN)- Child Protection governor/all committees PARENT GOVERNOR
Mrs. C. Cameron (VICE CHAIRMAN)- SEND governor/all committees- LEA GOVERNOR
Mrs. J. Holden - Staffing, Curriculum & Finance governor-LEA GOVERNOR
Mr. J Burrows-Buildings, Health & Safety COMMUNITY GOVERNOR
Mrs. S. Hindhaugh- Staffing, Curriculum & Finance governor- STAFF GOVERNOR
Mrs. L. Gallagher- Staffing, Curriculum & Finance governor- STAFF GOVERNOR
Mr. J. Fowler - Newly appointed-PARENT GOVERNOR
Miss A Dobbs - Newly appointed-PARENT GOVERNOR
Mrs. C. Vardey- Headteacher,all committees