Newsletter 24.6.19
Date: 24th Jun 2019 @ 12:33pm
Dear Parents
As we approach the end of the school year we still have a significant amount to fit into the diary. As indicated in my previous Newsletter we are in the process of recruiting new staff which in itself is time consuming. However we should be able to finalise the staff structure for 2019-2020 by the end of next week.
Please note your child may have candidates teaching their classes this week or next week, so please don’t be worried if they say that they have had multiple teachers. This is part of the selection process with Mrs Lowe, Mr Askey and I observing this week and Miss Garnett joining Mrs Lowe and myself next week as we look to appoint staff for KS1.
Year 3 / 4 Sports Day: Thursday 27th June
As you will be aware we have not had much success in hosting this event although thankfully all other sports afternoons have taken place. Having looked at the diary and the weather forecast for the week we will try to hold this on Thursday 27th June from 1.30pm. I apologise for the late notice but feel that we have to try to run the event as soon as possible to ensure that it takes place this year.
Year 6 Residential Visit
It was a real pleasure to take the Y6 children to the Lake District last week, for what was their final residential visit from High Street. The weather was kind to us, so the children and staff managed to enjoy all of the activities on offer, including ghyll scrambling, canoeing, raft building, paddle boarding, climbing and abseiling. They even completed a 10 mile hike (without any moaning)! Photos of the visit have been posted on our school Facebook page which has been down for a few weeks.
I was very proud of the resilience and determination shown by all children during the week, with many of them overcoming their fears. This should set them well on the path for their transition to High School. Well done to all concerned!
Primary College Day
The children in Y5 spent an exciting day at Primary College on Friday of last week. This is part of the Raising Aspirations agenda which we are part of. During the visit, the children took part in activities associated with childcare, hairdressing and hospitality. Great fun was had by all! Pictures of this can be found on our twitter feed.
Y5 Bikeability
During the next two weeks the Y5 children will be participating in, on the road bike training which should provide them with the skills to ride their bikes safely in the locality. Should any children wish to leave their bikes in school during their training period they can take them to the school hall at the end of the day. However, it is their responsibility to do so.
Sports Week
This week is national sports week. As a member of the Vale Royal Schools Sports Association children from the school will be participating in a variety of sports against children from other schools in the town. Although there is a small competitive element to these events, the emphasis is on skill development, enjoyment and participation. I am sure that all children involved will have an enjoyable time.
Meeting for parents of new starters
Reminder: Should you have a child starting in Reception in September, there will be a meeting at 6.00pm on Tuesday 25th June in the school theatre to explain the induction procedures. We look forward to seeing you then.
Celebration Evening 11th July
As in previous years we will be holding an open evening on Thursday 11th July. During this, some of the children’s work associated with the Zoo project will be on display and small stalls will be run by the children to
promote the world of work. In addition to this, the PTA will be running two tombola stalls and other small stalls as in previous years.
Dress Down Day- 5th July
In preparation for the open evening, we will be holding a non-uniform day on Friday 5th July where we should be grateful if your child could donate a bottle or a box / pack of sweets for the privilege of not wearing their uniform. The products received will be used by the PTA on their tombola stalls.
Pyjama Day: 18th July
During the year we support many local and national charities through our fundraising efforts. Each worthy cause is decided on by the school council. For our final fundraising day this year the school council have planned a ‘wear your pyjamas to school day’ and for doing so have asked that the children make a small donation. This will be used to support one of our pupils (Tyler from Y5) to enable him to participate in the transplant games. Tyler approached the school council earlier in the year with his request, as he had received a kidney transplant when he was younger and wishes to take part in the transplant games. The money raised will be divided between Tyler and the Live Life Give Life Organisation to support other children in need of an organ transplant.
Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss any issues regarding your child, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Mark Joule
Head teacher
Dates for your diary:
June
24th 28th School Sports Week
24th Y3 / 4 Try it Change it Sports Event (am)
Y4/5/6 Girls Tag Rugby Tournament 2.00 – 5.30pm
Adventure Run Y3-6 4.00pm – 6.00pm
25th Y3 /4 followed by Y5 /6 Tri Golf (am)
Y3/4 Dodgeball 4.00 – 5.30pm
Meeting for parents of new starters@ 6.00pm
26th Y6 Visit to Barclays bank
KS2 Total Sports (am)
Y3 /4 + Y5 Football 2.00 – 3.30pm at Winsford Academy
27th Y6 Visit to Barclays bank
Reception / Y1 Balance Event (am)
Year 3 / 4 Sports Afternoon
Y5/6 Duathlon @ Hartford High -4:00-6:00pm
28th Y2 Multi Skills Event (am)
Y3 / 4 Tag Rugby 1.00 – 4.00pm
July
1st Y6 Visit to Edge Hill University
3rd Parents / Teacher meetings
5th Dress Down Day
11th Celebration Evening (Open Evening)
18th PJ Day
19th School Council visit
22nd Y6 Waterworld Celebration visit
Nursery Leavers Celebration
23rd Y6 Leavers Evening
24th End of term, school closes for the summer break