EVENTS THIS TERM
We have another exciting programme of events planned for this term. Please see reverse of letter – worth keeping on the kitchen wall!
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS
Active Mark
Last term our schools commitment to physical activity and exercise, both within the planned curriculum and through extra-curriculum activities was rewarded with accreditation of the Active Mark Award. We were successful because our children participate in high quality PE which is significantly above the national average, we hold an annual sports day and we have met or bettered the national average for the percentage of children who participate in sports clubs linked to school.
NURSERY & RECEPTION HANDWRITING
For Nursery & Reception Parents/Carers – please find attached a copy of the style of text we use for our children.
RECEPTION FOOTBALL
Whitley Bay Boys Club are holding coaching sessions for Reception children. Please see attached letter.
YEAR 3 FAMILY ACTIVITY MORNING
Year 3 are holding a Family Activity Morning on Thursday 24th January. Please see attached reply form.
TRINITY YOUTH OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS
As we informed you a short time ago, Trinity Youth can provide a pick up service for your child. Unfortunately at the moment, the service is at risk as there are only two children using it. If you would like more information about this service please call Trinity Youth Head Office on 01670 531843 or pick up a leaflet from outside our school office.
NESTLĒ BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS TOKENS
Just a reminder that our school is collecting these tokens, which can be found on boxes of cereal and cereal bars.
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance for week ending 11th January 2008:
Reception 93.4%
Year 1 95.7%
Year 2 96.2%
Year 3 99.1%
Year 4 100% Well done!
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STEAD LANE FIRST SCHOOL DATES – SPRING TERM 08
JANUARY
Friday 18th 3.00 pm Kingswood Presentation for Years 3 & 4 Parents/Carers
Thursday 24th 10.00 am Year 3 Family Activity Morning
Thursday 31st 10.00 am Year 4 Family Activity Morning
FEBRUARY
Monday 4th Year 4 visit to Rising Sun Country Park (details to follow)
Thursday 7th 10.00 am Nursery Activity Morning
Week beginning 11th –
to be confirmed Year 3 visit to Belsay Hall (details to follow)
Thursday 14th 10.00 am Year 2 Family Activity Morning
Thursday 14th 5.30 – 7.00 pm Valentine’s Disco
Thursday 28th 10.00 am Year 1 Family Activity Morning
FEBRUARY/MARCH - A date is yet to be confirmed for Year 1 to visit
Bedlington Colliery Methodist Church.
MARCH
Date to be confirmed Nursery Trip to Seven Stories
Date to be confirmed Reception Trip to Heighley Gate
Thursday 6th 10.00 am Reception Activity Morning
Friday 14th 10.00–11.30am KS2 ‘The Pride of Wansbeck’ open top bus tour of our local area
Friday 14th 1.00 - 2.30pm KS1 The Pride of Wansbeck’ open top bus tour of our local area
Wednesday 19th am Y2 visit to Orthodox Synagogue,Gosforth(details to follow)
Thursday 20th 10.00 am Easter Celebration at Bedlington Colliery Methodist Church
Tuesday 25th 3.30 – 5.30 pm Parent Consultation Evening
Wednesday 26th 3.30 – 6.00 pm Parent Consultation Evening
APRIL
Thursday 3rd 1.00 – 3.00pm Easter Fair
HALF TERM HOLIDAY: School closes on Friday 15th February.
School re-opens on Monday 25th February.
EASTER WEEKEND: School closes on Thursday 20th March.
School re-opens on Tuesday 25th March.
EASTER HOLIDAYS: School closes Friday 4th April.
School re-opens Tuesday 22nd April.