Dear All,
A very Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday and managed some rest in between the festivities. The children have all come back buzzing and ready to learn! We also have a new member of staff with us, I’m really pleased to introduce Mrs Symonds to you all. She is now teaching Conkers Class, a warm welcome to her.
Please look on the website for the dates for the term ahead, in our continued attempts to become ‘paperless’. If you would like a paper copy please ask at the office. Also available on the website are the curriculum coverage jigsaws for this half term. Some club have already started this week, tennis, football and street dance and there will be additional clubs, hockey and singing club at lunchtimes, that will start next week. Please see the attached form to sign your child up for a club this term. We are all looking forward to an action packed term ahead!
Kind regards
Martin Marshall
Hall of Fame! Certificate Winners
Our stars of the week in Christmas week were Noah (Conkers), all of Acorn class, Keanu (Chestnuts) and Archie (Oaks). Bronze certificates were awarded to Oscar, Ralph, Olivia, Leo, Liam C, Willow, Liberty, Isabelle, Dylan, Liam B, Alanah, Roxy, Joe, Eden, Ollie D, Leighton, Lucy H-M, Owen, Ellie C, Johnny, Keanu, Poppy, Alfie R, Thomas S and Alisha. Silver certificates were awarded to Eden L, Rosie M and Martha. Super spellings certificates were awarded Daniel, Georgia, Jessica, Eleyna, Annie and Jasper for consistently high marks in their spelling tests. Oak class won the spick and span award for the tidiest learning environment and Acorn class won the attendance award for 100% attendance. 100% attendance awards for the whole of the autumn term were awarded to Ashleigh, Alfie R, Jake, Rocco, Thomas Snow, Adam, Edward, Freddie, Rio, Freddie, Rio, Keanu, Hannah, Rosie, Ethan, Joel, Henry, Ollie, Jacob, Mason, William, Jessica, Thomas W, Daniel, Alisha, Liam C, Esme, George M, Jasper and Olivia.
Date for the diary
Post OFSTED Parents Meeting – Thursday 19th January 2017 at Stower Provost School, all welcome.
PTFA events – Movie Night – Wednesday 18th – Ice Age – 5-7pm. (Please leave mobile phones at home)
Spring Ball is on the 25th March 2017 at Hall and Woodhouse Visitors centre. See the flier for details.
A reminder…..
School Closures – In the event of the school closing due to severe weather, we will notify you via the website and Breeze FM 96.6-97.4FM. This decision would be made as early as possible on the day of closure. Also updates on the school reopening would be made via the website and the radio.
Readers – Mrs Symonds would really welcome any parents, whether your child is in Conkers or not, who would like to listen to readers. If you have some time to offer in the afternoons you would be most welcome. Please let a member of staff know if you are interested.
And Finally…… As some of you are probably aware Mrs Down our long serving ‘Dinner Lady’ was off for much of last term due to illness. I can assure you that she is now fully recovered, but unfortunately she has decided not to return to school. Mrs Down in one capacity or another has been involved in the school for the past 20 years and it is with a heavy heart that, we all say a very fond farewell to her and wish her all the very best for the future. There will be a card in the office for parents to sign.
Vacancies
- Midday Supervisor 12.00 – 2.00pm daily.
- Parent Governor – please see attached.
If you are interested please ask Mrs Pike for details.
HOCKEY CLUB (Wednesday)
I give permission for my child to attend Hockey Club starting on Wednesday 18th January 3.30 – 4.15pm
Childs name ………………………………………………………….
Parent signature …………………………………………………..
Emergency telephone number: ………………………………………
PARENT GOVERNOR
We have a vacancy for a parent governor on the school’s Governing Body we invite parents who are interested in taking up this role to contact Mrs Pike, we can then explain in more detail what is involved. Below see below more information to help you decide if you are interested.
What is the role of school governors and governing bodies?
Governing bodies are responsible for a wide range of matters, which include ensuring that pupils receive high quality education and planning for the future development and improvement of the school. Parent governors play an important role as members of the governing body and are welcomed as valued members of the team. The governing body is answerable to parents, learners and the wider community. The governing body works together – governors do not make decisions individually.
To be an effective governor you need to be able to commit to attend governing body meetings regularly. We expect that Governors will attend up to six meetings a year which will take place in the evening and rarely last more than two hours.
What will you gain as a school governor?
The opportunity to make a real difference to the school and its children and the chance to contribute to the good of the community, leading to real satisfaction and a sense of achievement. You will gain an understanding of the decision making process of school governing bodies and an awareness of the education system as a whole;
- You will develop new skills and strengthen existing ones. You will be offered training provided by the Local Authority on various aspects of the governor role.
If you are interested then please could you contact Mrs Pike by the 27th January 2017.