NEW MOBILE CLASSROOM
You may have noticed our new mobile classroom arrived over the Christmas holidays. This term we are working hard to fit out the classroom so that we are ready for business after the Easter holidays! The room will be used for intensive small group support. I am aware that a number of parents are concerned about the potential tripping hazard of the flag stones on which the building rests. We share your concerns, however have been informed these flags cannot be 'cut back' as this could affect the stability of the building. Therefore I am in the process of taking quotes to build planters and seats around the flags which will make a welcome addition to the playground and ensure the health and safety of our children.
'KEEPING UP WITH THE KIDS' - PARENT NUMERACY WORKSHOP
Following the success of our literacy sessions last year, I have arranged a series of numeracy parent workshops for the summer term. These will take place on a Tuesday morning 9.00 - 10.30am for 8 weeks, with a free crèche available in school. The course is geared at helping parents to support their children in maths, especially as many of the methods used to teach children maths today have changed since we went to school! More details to follow.
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 29th March - 1st April
This term we are organising a bullying awareness week to help our children understand what we mean by 'bullying' and to develop potential strategies to combat this. Teaching staff have been working hard to review our school anti-bullying policy and procedure this term and we would welcome the views of children and parents. Therefore there will be an anti-bullying parent workshop on Monday 19th March at 2.00pm, led by Rhona Wilson, Consultant for Behaviour and Attendance.
You are also invited to our 'Anti-bullying' class assemblies at the end of the week, when children will be sharing their work. These will be held on Thursday 1st April:
• Years 1 & 2 - 9.10am
• Years 3 & 4 - 2.00pm.
Older children may go home with parents following the afternoon assembly.
PARENT'S EVENINGS
Your child's class teacher invites you into school on either Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday 24th March from 3.30pm onwards to talk through your child's progress. Appointment charts are outside your child's classroom so anyone who would like to come along can sign up to a time slot.
PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE
We look forward to seeing many of our parents in school next week for our termly parent consultation evenings. When you attend, you will also be asked to complete a short parent questionnaire. As a school we value your feedback to help us understand better what we are doing well and areas which could be even better!
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
All schools have a responsibility to list all information that schools should hold and how it can be made available eg; 'Who's who on the Governing Body?', 'Where can I obtain a copy of the School Prospectus?' etc; A copy of the guide to available information is now on the school website.
NURSERY FAMILY ACTIVITY MORNING/AFTERNOON
Our Nursery children would like to invite their families into our school at 10.30am for morning chidren and 2.00pm for afternoon children on Thursday 25th March to join them in an activity in their classroom. We hope to see you all there!
YEAR 4 VISIT TO RISING SUN COUNTRY PARK
If you have not already done so, please return your child's consent form and payment as soon as possible as your child will not be allowed to travel without it. Thank you.
YEAR 1 VISIT TO RISING SUN COUNTRY PARK
We have arranged a visit to Rising Sun Country Park for our Year 1 children on Thursday 25th March 2010. Please call at the school office for more information.
YEAR 1 DANCE FESTIVAL
Our Year 1 children have been invited to attend a dance festival on Friday 26th March 2010 at Blyth Sports Centre. More details available from the school office.
DECORATED EGG COMPETITION
We are holding our 'Decorated Egg Competition' again this year. We will be awarding prizes for 'Child's Own Work' and 'Family Effort' categories in each year group. Get your thinking caps on! Eggs should be brought into school on Monday 29th March where they will be displayed in the hall.
SPRING FAIR
We are holding our Spring Fair on Wednesday 31st March 2010 from 1.00 - 3.00pm, this is a family event and we ask that you accompany your child. We have various events for all of the family. Tickets cost £1.50 per child (adults free) and this includes juice, crisps and a turn on a number of our activities, extra attractions will also be available at a small charge. Tickets can be reserved at the school office and they will be distributed to your child just before the fair begins. Please note: only children who purchase a ticket and have an accompanying adult will be allowed to enjoy the fair - unfortunately children without an adult will stay in class and not take any part. We hope to see you all there.
SPRING FAIR APPEAL
During our Spring Fair we will have a toy and book stall, bric-a-brac stall, tombola, raffles for adults and children and a cake stall. If you could donate to any of these stalls it would be greatly appreciated.
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance for week ending 12th March 2010:
Reception-85.0%
Year 1-94.0%
Year 2-88.2%
Year 3-97.8%
Year 4-99.1%