The Falcon School Primary Department

To the Parents of ______Class ______September 2013
Dear Parents,

A very warm welcome to the new academic year 2013-2014. We have an exciting year ahead with many old, and new events planned. This letter is for your information. Please keep it to hand so that you may refer to as and when it is necessary. Letters will be sent out at regular intervals informing you of forthcoming events and any important news.
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TEACHING STAFF

Class / Class Teacher
P6 / Mr Scott
P5 / Mrs Machlouzarides
P4 / Mrs Spanoudes
P3 / Mrs Georgiou
P2 / Mrs Kirrane
P1 / Mrs Damianou
PR / Mrs Charalambous
KG / Mrs Pavlou
Subject / Teacher / Classes
Greek / Kyria Ioannou / P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
French / Madame Ioannou / P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
ICT / Mrs Damianou / P1, P2, P3
Mrs Alexandrou / P4, P5, P6
P.E. / Mr Tjapouras / P3, P4, P5, P6
Mrs Antoniades / KG, PR, P1, P2,

CLUBS

All Clubs are open to boys and girls unless stated to the contrary. Clubs will commence on Monday 16th September. Greek Club is obligatory for children taking Greek. Other Clubs are optional but once membership is obtained a child is expected to attend regularly.

Day / Time / Club / Classes / Staff in Charge
Monday / 1.50-3.10 / Greek
Team Games
Maths Support
Girls’ Handicraft / P4
PR, P1, P2, P3,
KG, PR, P1, P2
P5, P6 / Ka Ioannou
Mrs Georgiou
Mrs Damianou
Mrs Machlouzarides
Tuesday / 1.50-3.10 / Greek
Greek
Greek
Greek
ICT / P1, P2
P3
P5
P6
P4, P5 / Mrs Charalambous
Mrs Damianou
Ka Ioannou
Mrs Diamantide
Mrs Alexandrou
Wednesday / 1.50-3.10 / Cub Scouts
Homework Club/Stories/Games
Zumba
Girls’ Team Games / P3, P4, P5, P6
KG, PR, P1,
PR, P1, P2, P3
P4, P5, P6 / Mr Scott/Mrs Spanoudes
Mrs Charalambous
Mrs Pavlou
Mrs Machlouzarides
Thursday / 1.50-3.10
3.20-4.40 / Homework Club
Hospitality
Zumba
French Drama
Cheerleading
Music Theatre Club
Water Sports/ Sports / KG, PR, P2, P3
PR, P1, P2, P3
P4, P5, P6,
P4, P5, P6
P5, P6
P3, P4, P5, P6
P4, P5, P6 / Mrs Spanoudes
Mrs Georgiou
Mrs Pavlou
Mme Ioannou
Mrs Kirrane
Mrs Ladomatos
Mme Ioannou/Mrs Kirrane

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ZUMBA is an energetic, fun filled, Latin-inspired dance fitness program. It focuses on letting the music move you without having the structure of a fixed dance routine. This Club aims to spread the philosophy of health and happiness, increasing focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing co-ordination.

TEAM GAMES

Have you got lots of energy? Great! Join in the fun and enjoy using your skills, develop your team spirit and participate in all sorts of games.

FRENCH DRAMA CLUB

You will learn acting techniques; (projecting your voice, making good use of space, breathing exercises, etcetera…). You’ll practice them in role playing and acting in French and working on real play scripts!

WATERSPORTS and SPORTS CLUB

In the Autumn and Summer Terms, you will learn about water safety and have fun playing structured water games such as water polo, water volley ball, water ski techniques, paddling techniques and obstacle courses with kayaks, capsizing exercises and games with a parachute. Life jackets will be provided.

ICT CLUB

Activities: as below and many more….

·Make MultiMedia presentations with PowerPoint

·Making Movies with sound and pictures

·Create web pages and websites

·Make posters

·Draw graphics designs

·Or, just come to improve your ICT skills and have fun doing it!

GIRLS’ TEAM GAMES

Are you feeling energetic? Ready for some exercise and fun? This Club will offer girls the opportunity to develop their skills and team work in a variety of sports such as basketball, football, rounders and tennis.

MUSIC THEATRE CLUB

This is an exciting club for boys and girls from P3 to P6. There will be loads of super activities to suit everyone all related to performing. During the year we will prepare performances using the skills of singing, acting, dancing and playing instruments. There will be games and the opportunity to dress up, use props and design your own set. Get ready to have fun!

GREEK CLUB

In Greek Club you will:

Fill in your gaps in grammar,

Read and write stories,

Do crossword puzzles

Watch Greek films and cartoons,

All making this Club a fun-filled experience!

CUB SCOUTS

The Cub Scout weekly meetings cover many different activities. They include award badges, singing camp-fire songs, outings and undertaking good deeds. There will be an Annual Camp in Platania from May 2014. The annual cost, excluding the Camp, is about €40. Cub Scout uniform must be worn to each meeting. Further details will be given to those children interested in joining.

HOSPITALITY.
This club offers you the opportunity to participate in all sorts of activities.
If you enjoy art and crafts, gardening, playing games and dabbling in cooking then
this is the club for you!

GIRLS’ HANDICRAFT

During this club we will be making crafts and learning techniques for working with a variety of materials such as clay, fabric, wool and cork,

CHEERLEADING CLUB

The Falcon Cheerleading Squad will combine all the elements of cheerleading into fun Cheer and Pom performance routines. Using the skills and knowledge developed from the Club, students learn squad routines for various performance opportunities, both on small and large scales. Performances are heaps of fun and help build self-confidence and team work.
Standard costume will have to be purchased and the cost of these will be quoted as soon as possible.

HOMEWORK CLUB/ STORIES/ GAMES

This club will provide children support with their homework. After finishing they will be able to play games and listen to stories.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CARS
Please, always leave your car outside the school gates when dropping and collecting your child in the interest of all children’s safety.

ABSENCE
Leave of absence should be requested in writing from Miss Ierides. In the event of illness the Secretaries should be informed and an absence form given to the class teacher on your child’s return. A doctor’s certificate should be obtained in the case of prolonged illness, especially following an infectious or contagious illness.

P.E. and SWIMMING
No child will be excused from P.E. without a written request. For prolonged non-participation a doctor’s certificate is required. P.E. kit should remain in school and should only be taken home for washing once a replacement set has been brought to school.

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
No child should arrive at school prior to 07.20 without previous permission being sought from your child’s teacher. Children travelling by car should arrive by 07.30. The class register is taken at 07.40 and your child will be marked as late if they arrive, in the classroom, after this time.

JEWELLERY
In line with the Secondary Department, all children are allowed to wear a maximum of FOUR pieces of jewellery, including a wrist watch. Please note a pair of earrings is counted as two.

FOOTWEAR
Shoes should be predominantly black. White sandals, with a back strap, may be worn in the summer months. Only white socks are permitted.

INDEPENDENCE
In order to promote your child’s independence, please allow him/her to collect their own books, pack their own bags and so on. They will then be able to meet you outside the school building ready to go home with all the items they need for homework.

TUCK SHOP
Please encourage your child to bring their healthy food snacks and lunch from home. This will ensure that they do not have to carry around a large amount of money that they may lose. Any small amounts of money brought to school should be in a named purse.

We would like to thank you for your cooperation in all the above matters and wish you a healthy and happy school year. The Primary Department

PRIMARY CLUBS

Please fill in a copy of this form and return it to your child’s class teacher by Wednesday 11th September.

I give my consent for ______to join the following Clubs if she/he is accepted. I shall ensure regular attendance and agree to pay any expenses involved.

1. ______

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4.______

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Parent’s Signature______

Date:______