Dear Parents,
Y5 HOTHERSALL LODGE PARENTS’ MEETING – 8TH MARCH – 5.30PM
Just to remind you… parents of children in Year 5 are most welcome to come to a short meeting in Class 5 to receive information regarding the forthcoming residential visit to Hothersall Lodge. This is designed to allay any concerns and give you an opportunity to ask questions regarding this visit. It is also designed to help both parents and children become aware of what they need for the event and ensure their enjoyment is maximised by having the appropriate clothing and kit.
PARENTS’ OPEN EVENING – MONDAY 5TH MARCH
If you wish to see your child’s teacher on Monday at Parent’s Evening and have not yet returned the form, please contact the teacher, as times will now be limited. Thank you.
YEAR 5 - MUSICAL MADNESS/SHIPWRECKED – PARKLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
Again, just to remind you….. Year 5 are to attend “Musical Madness” on Friday 2nd March at 12.50pm and are expected to return at 4pm. Children will be given an early lunch and collected by Parklands High School to participate in this event. We hope they enjoy this event very much!
They have also been invited to attend Parklands High School again on the Friday 16th March to watch a French production called “Shipwrecked” as part of their French curriculum! We expect them to return to school at 3.30pm from this visit. I very much hope these minor changes to the end of the school day and pick up times does not cause any inconvenience.
FOOTBALL CLUB
This Thursday, I will be working away from school and will be unable to hold the club at the end of the day. The Club will be on as usual next week. Team members are reminded that the league matches will be held tonight after school. Children should aim to arrive before 4pm wearing their kits and coats.
NO MORE BOTTLE TOPS – THANK YOU
Thank you all for collecting bottle tops for Parklands. The collection has now closed and we have passed on all that have been brought into school. Thank you again.
SWIMMING Y6 & Y3
Swimming will begin at the end of this term for our Y6 and Y3 children. The sessions will take place at the All Seasons Leisure Centre.
Year 6 children will have their swimming sessions on Monday mornings starting on Monday March19th and every Monday morning until the end of the summer term. The coach will arrive at school at 8.30am. Registration will take place on the coach. They will return to school at approximately 10.20am. Unfortunately, children who forget swimming kits or miss the coach will have to work in school.
Year 3 children will have their swimming sessions on Tuesday afternoons starting on Tuesday 20th March and every Tuesday afternoon until the end of the summer term. The coach will be leaving school at 1.30pm and will return to school by 3.30pm. Again, children who forget their kit will have to work in school.
All children will need appropriate swimwear – full swimming costumes for girls, proper swimming trunks for boys (no shorts), a swimming hat and a towel in a suitable bag. Children are not allowed sprays of any kind.
Please complete the slip in order for your child to attend. Thank you.
SWIMMING Y6 & Y3
Y6 PARENTS PLEASE FILL IN THIS SECTION:-
NAME OF CHILD _______________________________________________
I give permission for my child to attend swimming lessons on Monday mornings from 19th March. In order to ensure their departure at 8.30am,
*____ My child will already be at Breakfast Club
*____ My child will be dropped off at 8.25am.
(Please indicate which will apply.)
SIGNED _______________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian)
Y3 PARENTS PLEASE FILL IN THIS SECTION:-
NAME OF CHILD _______________________________________________
I give permission for my child to attend swimming lessons on Tuesday afternoons from 20th March. As they will only arrive back at school at 3.30pm,
*____ My child will go to After School Club
*____ My child will be collected at 3.30pm from school by _________________________________.
(Please indicate which will apply.)
SIGNED _______________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian)
HEADLICE
Unfortunately our efforts to eradicate headlice in school were not totally successful over the half term break. Can I please ask all parents to check their children’s hair carefully and treat any head lice found. Hedrin is a very effective product which is available at your local chemist. It is also free under the minor ailments scheme. Once children have been treated, they may attend school. They will however, require another application one week later.
PLEASE REMEMBER, WE ARE STILL COLLECTING…..
* Nestle Box Top Tokens * Mobile Phones with chargers * Batteries * Milk Bottle & Fruit Juice Bottle Tops
We are again collecting the Sainsbury’s vouchers. A collection box for these is situated in the entrance hall.
* CLOTHING/TOWELS/SHEETS etc which can be placed in the large blue bin at the rear of the school.
WALKING BUS
Just to remind you that the Walking Bus is available every day and is currently very healthily attended. Children seem to be enjoying the social life it offers each morning. A member of staff (usually Mr Shields or Miss Tallis) will arrive at Spar at approximately 8.25am and leave promptly at 8.30am for school. If you wish your child to join ‘the bus’, please inform Mr Shields.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following children:-
Jack for his Duckling Award.
Maisie for her Brownie promise.
Jackson for winning an Extreme Karting trophy.
Niamh for her Rainbow Swimming 400m certificate.
Eliott for his Rainbow Swimming 50m certificate.
All the girls who took part in the Girls football team.
SUPER PUPILS
SUPER PUPILS FOR OUR CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY ON
FRIDAY 24h February 2012
Reception - Aimeè
Class 1 - Jack
Class 2 - Katie
Class 3 - All of Class 3
Class 4 - Joseph
Class 5 - Kelsey
Class 6 - Luke
WELL DONE EVERYONE!
DIARY DATES
Please note that we have made every effort to ensure that these dates are correct, but some may have to be changed at short notice due to availability of visitors or clashes with other events, the times and dates of such we have yet to be informed.
DATES FOR WINTER TERM 2012
Friday 2nd March PM - Year 5 to see “Musical Madness” at Parklands High School
Monday 5th March Parents’ Evening
Tuesday 6th March After School Hockey Match (away)
Thursday 8th March 5.30pm Y5 Parents’ Hothersall Lodge meeting
Wk Beg Monday 12th March Science Engineering Week – watch this space!
Tuesday 13th March Y6 trip to Chorley Magistrates
Governors Health & Safety & Premises meeting
Monday 19th March Proposed 8.30am Y6 Swimming session at All Seasons (& each Mon until July hols)
Tuesday 20th March Proposed 1.30pm Y3 Swimming session at All Seasons (& each Tues until July hols)
6.00pm Full Governors’ meeting
Wednesday 21st March World Poetry Day
Friday 23rd March Y5 depart for Hothersall Lodge
PM Poetry Assembly ( Parent’s)
Monday 26th March 5.00pm Governors’ Resources Committee meeting
Thursday 29th March Easter Games Night 6.30pm
Friday 30th March Mental Maths Carousel Day
Easter Bonnet Parade Assembly
School closed after school (club) for Easter holidays
Monday 16th April School re-opens
Yours sincerely,
Chris Shields
