Samaritan's Purse Shoe Box Appeal
Thank you very much to everyone who filled a shoe box for this appeal. Thanks to your support, Stead Lane donated 31 shoe boxes which are now on their way to Romania.
Events and Outings
November 28, 2008
Bag2school scheme
Our bag2school scheme back in September earned us £54.00 for school funds. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Stepping Stones
For parents who attend our ‘Stepping Stones Reading Group’, our last session will be held on Tuesday 2nd December at 2.15pm. Please return all resources in the plastic wallet on or before Monday 1st. Thank you.
Christmas Lunch
Our annual Christmas lunch will be held on Wednesday 17th December for main school children, please complete and return the attached form so Mrs Armstrong knows how many children to cater for.
November 21, 2008
Christmas Fair & Disco
We are holding our annual Christmas Fair and Disco on Friday 5th December from 5.00 – 7.00pm. Tickets will cost £1.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult at this event, adult goes free) and will be on sale at the school office from Wednesday 26th November.
As part of our Fair, we will have a raffle, tombola, toy sale and cake stall so if you could donate any items for these stalls, they will be greatly appreciated.
Christmas Craft Morning
There are still tickets remaining for our Christmas Craft Morning on Thursday 27th November at 10.30am. Why not come along and enjoy a cuppa and a mince pie while helping your child to make a Christmas craft. Tickets cost £1.50 per adult (children are free) and are available now from the office.
November 7, 2008
Early Riser's Football Club
There will be an early riser’s football club held at school on Thursday mornings. Any child from Years 2, 3 or 4 who is interested needs to return the reply slip which can be downloaded below.
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Christmas Dates 2008
Please note that there have been some dates changed for various Christmas activities and some added. Please click on the link below for a revised list.
November 3, 2008
Our 'Looking After Ourselves' Week
We had a great time during our 'Looking After Ourselves' Week. There were different activities each day to enjoy!
October 17, 2008
Looking After Ourselves Week
All of next week is ‘Looking After Ourselves’ week at Stead Lane and the children will be taking part in various activities so will need their full P.E. kit every day, suitable for indoors and outdoors. We are always trying to encourage the children to eat healthily and next week will be awarding the healthiest packed lunch with a prize. We have various leaflets to share with parents/carers and these will be displayed every day at 3.00pm in the hall.
Halloween Disco
We are holding a Halloween Disco on Thursday 23rd October from 5.30 – 7.00pm for children in main school. Children may come unaccompanied but must be collected by an adult. Tickets cost £1.50 and are on sale now from the school office. Refreshments will be available to purchase during the event and fancy dress is optional but there will be prizes for the best dressed.
October 10, 2008
Halloween Disco
We are holding a Halloween Disco on Thursday 23rd October from 5.30 – 7.00pm for children in main school. Children may come unaccompanied but must be collected by an adult. Tickets cost £1.50 and go on sale from Monday 13th October, from the school office. Refreshments will be available to purchase during the event and fancy dress is optional.
Harvest Festival
Just a reminder - we are holding our Harvest Festivals on Friday 17th October at Bedlington Colliery Methodist Church at Bedlington Station. Our Years 3 & 4 children will hold theirs at 10.00am and Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 will hold theirs at 1.30pm. Family and friends please meet at the church. We hope to see you all there.
Parent's Evening
As detailed in last week’s newsletter, we are holding our Parent’s evenings on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th October. Times are still available with your child’s teacher, so please sign up outside their classroom every day from 3.00pm.
Wallington Hall visit
If you have not already done so, could you please return the reply slip and payment to school as soon as possible. Spare copies of the letter are available from the school office. Thank you.
October 8, 2008
PEEPS
Mrs Athey holds her PEEPS group on a Thursday morning in school.
September 26, 2008
Year 3 Family Assembly Summer 2008
Here are some photos from Year 3 Family Assembly - Summer 08, taken by Ronnie Chivers:
Nursery Sports Day 2008
Below are some photos taken by Ronnie Chivers of Nursery Sports Day 08:
Dates for your diary
Please click on the link below to obtain our Diary of Events list for the Autumn term.
September 19, 2008
Bag2school collection
Last year we held a bag2school collection to raise money for school funds. We are holding one next week so please call at the office for your bag, if you have not already received it, which you can fill with unwanted items such as clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags (everyday bin bags can also be used if needed). All filled bags need to be brought to school on the morning of Friday 26th September, before 10.00am, and placed in the designated area next to the school car park. Unfortunately school does not have space to store any bags brought before this date. Thank you for your support.
Kingswood Residential visit 2009
Following the success of our residential last term, we are proposing a return visit to Dukeshouse Wood Centre, Hexham, next summer. By booking early, I’ve secured another excellent deal for our children in Years 3 & 4. Please call at the school office for a letter with information regarding our meeting, if you have not already received one.
Please find below a list of dates for this term. More dates will be added as they are arranged.
Ofsted Inspection
We have just been informed that our school will be inspected by Ofsted on 23rd and 24th September. An important aspect of the inspection will be views of parents and children about our school. We have parent questionnaires which we would appreciate you completing. Spare copies are available from the school office.
September 12, 2008
School library
Our school library will be opening again. The library sessions will be held on Monday afternoons for KS2 and Friday afternoons for KS1. If your child brings a book home please ensure it is returned to school by the due date. Thank you.
Bag2School Collection
Last year we held a bag2school collection to raise money for school funds. We will distribute bags on Friday 19th September which you can fill with unwanted items such as clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags (everyday bin bags can also be used if needed). All filled bags need to be brought to school on the morning of Friday 26th September, before 10.00am, and placed in the designated area next to the school car park. Unfortunately school does not have space to store any bags brought before this date.
July 23, 2008
Year 4 leavers assembly
Year 4 held a very emotional farewell assembly. We were pleased to see lots of members of our families there to support us. Stead Lane wishes all of their Year 4 leavers 'Good Luck' for the future!
Nursery last day party
We had a party to say farewell to our friends who are moving up into Reception in September. Mrs Olsen and Mrs Athey would like to say a big thank you for all of your support and all of the lovely presents they received. Happy holidays!!
Acievement assembly
We had an achievement assembly on Tuesday 22nd July where some pupils were given special awards.
July 18, 2008
Lost Property
There will be a final opportunity to claim any lost property in the school hall on Monday 21st July at 3.00pm. Any unclaimed items will be disposed of after this time.
Early Closure
School will close on Wednesday 23rd July at 1.30pm for the summer break and there will be no afternoon Nursery session on this day. Please fill out a reply slip (available from the office) so we know you are aware of this. Thank you.
Year 4 family assembly
Our Year 4 family assembly is on Wednesday 23rd July at 9.10am. We hope to see as many family members there as possible for their final assembly at Stead Lane!
Year 2 family assembly
Our family assembly was fantastic and it really cheered everyone up on a dull and rainy morning!
Nursery Sports Day
Thank you to everyone who supported us at our 'Sports Day' events. We all had lots of fun!
Stars in their eyes
All of our performers did brilliantly, even with the technical hitches!
Nursery Teddy Bear's Picnic
Our Nursery children enjoyed a 'Teddy Bear's Picnic' in the special woods next to our school! We also had fun in the multi-sensory garden.
July 11, 2008
PEEP
We had a great time during our farewell PEEP party!
The parents received their certificates for all the support they gave to the children and each other!
Year 3 family assembly
Thank you to all family members who attended our assembly on Thursday 10th July. We hope you all enjoyed it - we did !
Year 4 leaving assembly
Our Year 4 leaving assembly will be held at 9.10am on Wednesday 23rd July. All family members are welcome to attend.
Year 2 family assembly
Year 2 are holding a family assembly at 9.10am on Friday 18th July 2008. We hope to see as many family members there as possible!
Main School Sports Day
Children in main school will be holding their sports day on Thursday 17th July. If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 sports will begin at 10.30am, if your child is in Year 3 or Year 4 they will begin at 1.30pm. We hope you will come along and support our children. Could all children please have their P.E. kits in school all week, so they have them if needed.
Nursery Sports Day
Our Nursery children will hold their sports day on Wednesday 16th July – 10.30am for morning children and 2.00pm for afternoon children. There will be refreshments, a tombola and raffle.
Stars in their Eyes
The performers will be running through their acts on Monday so will need their outfits and any props. The final performance is at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th July. Tickets are available from the office.
Stepping Stones
The last session of our ‘Stepping Stones Reading Group’ will be held in school on Tuesday 15th July 2008 at 2.30pm. If you have not already done so, please return all resources to school as soon as possible.
Year 3 visit to Woodhorn
If you have not already done so, please return your reply slip and payment as soon as possible. Thank you.
July 4, 2008
Reception Family Assembly
Our Reception children enjoyed performing for their families at their assembly!
Summer Fair & Disco
We still have tickets remaining for our Fair & Disco which takes place next Friday, 11th July. If your child would like to purchase a ticket please call at the school office. There will be lots of activities to enjoy including treasure map, can the cans, hoopla, penalty shootout (weather permitting), child & adult raffles, tombola, second hand stall, cake stall, refreshments plus lots more including a disco in the hall. Tickets cost £1.50 per child under 13 and accompanying adults are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The ticket price covers the cost of the disco, and as at Christmas there will be an additional small charge for stalls and activities.
Main school sports day
Our sports day for main school is on Thursday 17th July. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 sports are at 10.30am and Year 3 and Year 4 sports are at 1.30pm. We hope you can come along and support our children.
Nursery Sports Day
Nursery are holding their sports day on Wednesday 16th July. The morning sports will begin at 10.30am and the afternoon at 2.00pm. We hope to see you there.
Transfer Day
Transfer day is on Tuesday 8th July. Your child will be spending time in their new class and Year 4 children will be attending their new middle schools, information of which has been sent out separately.
Stars in their Eyes dress rehearsal
We are holding a dress rehearsal for our ‘Stars in their Eyes’ performers on Monday 7th July. Please make sure your child brings their outfits, plus any props they may need, into school on this day.
June 27, 2008
Year 1 family assembly
We hope everyone enjoyed our family assembly.
