Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• SCHOOL OPEN

  Thu 31 Jan 2019 Mrs J Dickerson

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  School is open as normal today, Thursday 31st January. Please take care on your journey into school.

   

  Kind Regards

• *****SCHOOL CLOSURE****

  Wed 30 Jan 2019 Mrs J Dickerson

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  Due to the hazardous weather conditions school is closed today. We will update you later with regards to tomorrow via the website, text and twitter.

   

  Thank you.

• Holocaust assembly by 4P

  Fri 25 Jan 2019 Miss Bolton

  Yesterday, the amazing children from 4P presented their class assembly on Holocaust Memorial day.

  This is a very special day in which we come together to remember those who lost their lives due to discrimination.

  Pupils, parents and carers joined together in a one minute silence to remember these events and 4P shared some beautiful poems and prayers. Well done 4P!

  

• Letter from James Frith MP

  Mon 21 Jan 2019 Mrs J Dickerson
  Last week we received a letter from our local MP James Frith thanking us for taking part in the Be Internet Legends programme and for welcoming him into our school. It is always a pleasure to welcome him into school.

  

• Attendance Award Winners!

  Fri 18 Jan 2019 Miss Bolton

  Last week, our fantastic attendance award winners Nursery AM and 2F were able to celebrate by playing on the amazing inflatables!

  They had so much fun!

  Remember, come to school every day on time and your class could be in with a chance of winning this Term's attendance prize!

  

• Donations to School 2018

  Tue 15 Jan 2019 Mrs J Dickerson

  Please find below details of donations made to school as well as information on amounts raised by the PTA.

   

  Donations to School/PTA Fundraising 2018

   

  Donations

   

  £200 Donation from Bid for Charity

   

  So far £157.44 has been used to purchase a set of waterproof clothing for staff and children. The remaining £42.56 will be used to purchase any equipment needed for future groups e.g firepit

   

  £200 Donation from a Parent

   

  £113.59 has been used to buy Worry Plaques for the classrooms. The remaining amount of £86.41 has yet to be allocated.

   

  iPad Donation from a Parent

   

  This iPad will be used to support a child in school with SEND.

   

   

  PTA Fundraising

   

  £500.78 raised by Non-Uniform Days in July 2018

  £115.00 raised by raffle in July 2018.

  £1820.30 raised at the Christmas Fair December 2018.

   

  None of the above has been spent yet.

   

  The money from the Christmas Fair is ring-fenced to be used to improve and implement sensory areas both inside and outside school as agreed by the PTA prior to the Fair. A meeting with the PTA week commencing 21^st January 2019 will discuss and agree on ideas for the other monies raised.

   

   

• Edstart & The Daily Mile

  Wed 09 Jan 2019 Mrs J Dickerson

   

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  This week we have started our new contract with Edstart, they support schools in offering full coverage of the primary P.E. Curriculum alongside a wide range of clubs both during the school day and afterschool. They will also be working with us to help increase the number of activities we can offer all children over lunchtime.

   

  “Our aim is to improve the skills of children in every area of PE that we teach and develop life-long positive attitudes to sport, physical activity and healthy living. Our approach is designed to make sessions fun and accessible to each individual child.” Edstart

   

  One of the activities that we are introducing at lunchtime is a worldwide scheme that aims to get children moving, The Daily Mile. Taking part in The Daily Mile is not compulsory and children can choose to take part in other activities instead such as dodgeball, lacrosse, dance fit, diamond cricket, hockey, fitness combat, basketball and circuit training.

   

  The Daily Mile is a social physical activity, with children making their way around the playground however they want in the fresh air with friends. They can walk, jog, run, skip, jump or even floss! The idea is that they just keep moving for 15 consecutive minutes with the aim of covering a mile. More details for The Daily Mile can be found on www.thedailymile.co.uk.

   

  The Daily Mile Works!

  • It takes place in 15 minutes, with most children averaging a mile, or more, each day.

  • Children run outside in the fresh air – and the weather is a benefit, not a barrier.

  • There’s no set up, tidy up, or equipment required.

  • No staff training is needed and there is no extra workload for teachers.

  • Children stay in their uniforms so no kit or changing time is needed.

  • It’s social, non-competitive and fun.

  • The children return to class ready to learn.

  • It helps to improve fitness and achieve a healthy weight.

  • It encourages children to be aware of their health.

  • It’s fully inclusive; every child, whatever their circumstances, age or ability, succeeds at The Daily Mile.

   

  This morning Adam Rowles and Sean Ogden from Edstart delivered a Kids4Kids assembly during which they showed children videos explaining why we need to exercise and be healthy and how much fun it can be.

   

  “I’m really excited to take part and get fit.” Amy 2F

  “I can’t wait to run it’s going to be so exciting.” Riley 2M

  “I’m really excited to exercise and run.” Aisha 1H

  “I’m really looking forward to running, I love running!” Alice 3W

  “It’s so much fun to exercise.” Cerys 5RM

  “I’m excited about the assembly as it shows us how to live a healthier future.” Ayshe Smith 5S

  “I’m excited to start as it will make me healthier.” Raza 6BC

  “I want to get fit and healthy.” Oliver 3S

  “I love running! It helps me to keep fit and get strong.” Caitlyn 4E
  
  Yours sincerely

   

   

   

  Miss M Michael

  Headteacher