Newsletter 5.6.17
Date: 5th Jun 2017 @ 1:48pm
Newsletter
Dear Parents / Carers
Manchester Fundraiser Event
Many thanks for your support for the Manchester Fundraising non uniform day on the last day of the term. As a result I am delighted to inform you that £703.22 was donated to support the families of the victims of the recent atrocity.
EYFS / KS1 Sports Morning Friday 16th June
This was scheduled for this Friday morning 9th June from 9.30am on the new school field.
However having seen the weather today and looked at the long range forecast it appears that more heavy rain is due during the week. This will make the field dangerous and too wet even if the weather on Friday turns out to be good. We have therefore taken the decision to move the KS1 / EYFS sports to Friday 16th June starting at 9.30am. I hope that this advanced warning enables you to make the necessary arrangements to be able to join us and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
KS2 Sports
As previously indicated this will take place during the afternoon of the 16th June starting at 1.15pm.
Access for Sports Days
Parents’ access to the field will be via the field gate to the rear of Kiddicare. To maintain the safety of the children on site all visitors will be asked to sign in on the sheet provided and to indicate which child(ren) they will be watching. The gates to the remainder of the school will be locked for the safety of the children not taking part in the event. These are just precautionary measures but in light of recent events we feel they will be the best way of keeping the children safe. Please can I also request that all visitors stay behind the spectator barrier and do not cross the track to the children. Finally please can you ensure your child has applied the relevant sunscreen prior to the event and has an appropriate hat and water bottle. Many thanks in anticipation of your support.
Attendance
As I am sure you are aware we believe that attendance matters. Without being in school on a regular basis children can struggle to learn and gaps develop in their understanding due to them having missed vital lessons. From this week we will be helping the children to focus more on achieving a high percentage of attendance by rewarding all pupils who are in school for the full week (100% of the time) with a raffle ticket. These will be equal to 5 team points and will be placed in the tombola drum at the end of the term for the termly draw. The more tickets the children achieve the more team points they will gain and the more chance they will have of winning one of the prizes chosen by the school council.
In addition, the overall attendance percentage will be calculated for each class at the end of every week and a cup will be presented on the following Monday.
Internet Safety Newsletter
As a school we are constantly faced with discussions with the children over the inappropriate use of the internet and look to educate them on how to use it safely. Please find attached further guidance
Lead Pupils (Head Girl / Boy)
With the general election looming and causing a great deal of debate, we have decided to hold our own election this week for two new posts. Prior to the holiday, the children in Y5 (next year’s Y6) were asked if they would like to stand for the position of Head boy or Head girl for the next academic year. There was a very positive response with a large number of the Y5 children writing letters stating why they should be considered for the positions. Today they have spoken in front of their year group to state their cases for being elected. As a result the Y5 have voted and the names of 4 boys and 4 girls have been placed in a school ballot which will take place on Friday. Prior to the event the candidates will visit the different classes to explain who they are and state their case for why the other children should vote for them.
The winning children will represent the school on the Winsford Partnership Forum during the next academic year and will help to lead the school council and pupil forums. In addition they will be asked to talk to governors and support in the showing round of visitors to the school.
Obstacle Course Fundraiser
The School Council has organised an obstacle course, which will take place this Wednesday (7th June) during the school day. The School Council is hoping to raise money to donate to the Race for Life Charity and also purchase some new additional play equipment that can be used during break times. All classes from Year 1 to Year 6 will be given the opportunity to take part in the obstacle course for a £1 entry fee. Children’s times will be recorded and there will be a prize for the fastest KS1 and KS2 pupils.
Building Work
Yet again I seem to be writing to inform you that we are nearing completion of Phase 1 (the classroom block). For all of you who have had a building programme at home you will understand the frustrations we have been going through as one date leads to the next! However, I am pleased to be able to say that we are very hopeful of a formal handover of the new block later this week.
The builders are also making good progress with Phase 2 as you will notice as you enter school. This is only a short time from completion and will lead to improved access once complete.
The steps to the rear of Y3 and the retaining wall which runs between the lower MUGA level and the upper level will be completed during the summer holiday to avoid further disruption.
As always please accept our thanks for your understanding during the build; I am sure you will be delighted with the finished products.
Kind regards
Mark Joule
Headteacher
Dates for your diaries:
5th June School reopens following the half term break
6th June Reception and Year 6 National Health Checks
6th June Swimming recommences for Y5 / 6
7th June Obstacle Fundraising Event led by School Council
7th June Nursery and Reception children to visit Stockley farm
13th June Winsford partnership Spelling Bee
14th June Y6 group visit to Lion Salt Work Museum (Saltscape Project)
15th June Y6 group visit to Anderton Boat Lift (Saltscape Project)
New Intake Parent’s Evening: 6.00pm in the school hall
16th June 9.30am Early Years and KS1 Sports Morning (Depending on weather)
16th June 1.30pm KS2 Sports Afternoon (Depending on weather)
19th -23rd June Y6 residential Visit to Lake District
26th June National Sports Week: Events to be announced
30th June Group of Year 5 to visit Kings School Chester- Chemistry Workshop
4th July Year 1 to visit Chester - History visit
7th July Reception and Nursery- Chester Zoo Visit
19th July Y6 Leaver’s Production / Evening
20th July Y6 visit to Waterworld
Please note that we are in the process of planning further visits to places of industry and additional activities. The dates of these will be released shortly.
Please download a copy of the Internet Safety Guide below.