Statham Community Primary School

Inspiring all to Learn, Share and Care

4th December 2015

CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

Year 4 have visited the Lowry Museum

‘Ernie the Owl’ (Gauntlet Birds of Prey) has been to visit Reception and Year 3 pupils

HEALTH AND SAFETY

School is experiencing ongoing problems with the external drains outside of school. United Utilities have identified a collapsed drain and are repairs are underway. In the interim it is necessary to manually pump the drains. The temporary work has resulted in large machinery being installed outside of school causing further congestion on the main road.

Please ensure you do not park near the front of the school building or in the staff car park. A further reminder that the Star Pub has agreed to parents using the car park at the beginning and end of the school day.

PTA information

Saturday, 12th December – Dickensian Parade – this year’s theme is ‘Snow’ – see PTA letter for more information

COMMUNITY EVENTS

St Mary’s Parish Church – Our school has made a contribution to Christmas Tree festival – The church welcomes visitors from Friday at 10 am until Sunday at 5 pm

Year 1 – Decorated the Christmas Tree in the newly opened Netto and also performed Carol Singing at Statham Lodge for the Inner Wheel Mason Ladies Club

Year 2 – Carol singing at the Youth Club

Year 6 – Road safety talk in preparation for transition for High School

Little Belters Workshops – singing experience for all children

Town Crier has been in school to address all pupils and inform them about the Dickensian Festival

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, 8th December – 9.00 am - Key Stage 1 Nativity – pre-school children are invited to this performance

Wednesday, 9th December – 9.00 am – Key Stage 1 Nativity – adults only performance

Tuesday, 15th December – 2 pm - Matinee Carol Service

Wednesday, 16th December – Key Stage 2 Carol Service – 5.30 pm – for refreshments, 6 pm start

A further reminder that entry to the Key Stage 2 evening concert will be limited by ticket only. Tickets will be restricted to 2 per family. If you are able to attend the afternoon performances this would help greatly. Key Stage 1 children have already seen the performance during school time and cannot attend the evening performance without a ticket.

Please note that we will only admit ticket holders to the evening performance.

Doors will open at 5.30 pm for wine and mince pies, the concert will commence at 6.00 pm.

The entrance for these performances will be through the outside hall door.

All Key Stage 2 children are required to wear school uniform for the evening performance.

Children must not arrive at school before 5.30 pm.

Friday, 11th December – Christmas Dinner in school – children to wear Christmas Jumpers

School closes on Friday, 18th December at 1.30 pm

School reopens on Tuesday, 5th January at normal time