Latest Newsletter 1.12.2017
Date: 1st Dec 2017 @ 2:22pm
Dear Parents
Children in Need
Thank you for your support of this year’s children in need appeal: As a result of your donations for the children dressing in bright colours and spots, a total of £387.50 was raised for this worthwhile cause.
School Friendship Discos
The children seemed to enjoy the discos, spending time dancing with their friends in a safe relaxed environment. On behalf of the school I would like to thank the parents and teachers who gave their time freely to organise and run the event.
Following the discos, it appears that a number of parents raised issues with PTA members over the cost of the evening and the fact that hot dogs were not provided. These points of view have been duly considered at a PTA meeting held following the event.
In response to the aforementioned, the main change to the event and decision not to supply hot dogs was taken by the committee due to the lack of helpers available. We currently only have a small committee of volunteers who work for the benefit of the children of High Street, to raise funds to support school events and buy equipment which we would otherwise not be able to afford. Providing hot dogs was not viable on this occasion, with a small number of helpers being available who could support on the evening; this would have compromised the supervision of the children. The cost of the event was set to cover the hire of the disco, purchase of prizes for the children, the provision of drinks and sweets as well as raising some funds for the school.
The committee consist of both parents and staff who meet each half term to organise events. Some of these are to raise funds for school projects and some are organised to provide an opportunity for children and parents to gather in a social context. There are also a small group of parents who can’t attend meetings due to commitments, but who help during events.
Unfortunately the current committee members have children approaching the end of their schooling at High Street. We are therefore short of volunteers to support and run events in the future. If you can give some time to either attend meetings or support events we would love to see you. The meetings are held at the end of the school day and we can make provision for child care if required. Should you be able to provide support in any way, please leave your name and contact details with the staff in the school office.
Evening Activities (Meetings / After School Collection etc.)
A number of parents have raised concerns over the lack of lighting on the pathway which leads from the steps on the Grange Lane Car Park to the front of school: Whilst we look into improving the lighting in this area, this pathway will be locked after home time at 3.45pm. To gain access to the main office / building after this time we ask that all visitors do so by using the ramp to the upper car park and the pedestrian gate closet to the school offices. Please note that the gate close to Kiddicare will also be locked at 3.45pm.
Y4 Residential Visit to York
The Y4 children had a wonderful visit to York following the half term break. Unfortunately I was not able to accompany them as during the half term break I had to undergo surgery. However, I am delighted by the feedback from the children who obviously had a great time and from members of the public, who took time to speak to the staff present to compliment the children on their behaviour. Many thanks for all the staff who were able to give their time to support the visit.
Christmas Lunch
Tina Piggott our school cook has asked me to inform you of our forthcoming Christmas meal. This will be held on Friday 15th December. Should you wish your child to participate in this please complete the reply slip below and return it together with the money for the meal by Friday 8th December. This will enable Tina to purchase the right number of turkeys and vegetables. Please note if your child is in receipt of free school meals or Universal free school meals we should be grateful if you would still return the slip, but no money will be required.
Please note that because Tina is cooking a roast turkey meal on the Friday, she will change the menu on Wednesday 13th December to Fish and Chips.
Boccia Competition
I am delighted to inform you that a number of children from High Street represented the school in a Boccia Competition this week and were the overall winners. They will now go on to the area finals at Manchester metropolitan University next week. Well done to all concerned!
History Success
Congratulations to the children who represented the school in the History Challenge at the Winsford Academy this week. They competed well against the other Winsford Schools in a History quiz answering questions based on specific period of time. All children performed very well, with Rosalyn and Tyler (Y5) being the overall winners in their age groups.
Should you have any concerns or issues you wish to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact me via the school office.
Kind regards
Mark Joule
Head teacher