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Issue 35 29th June 2016

Dear Parents,
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

Today a questionnaire has been sent to you in an envelope for you to use for its return. Your constructive
thoughts and opinions are read with interest and reacted upon when and if possible. Please take a few minutes
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to complete these and return them to the front office or by your child by Monday 4 July. Many thanks indeed.
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CHINESE GUESTS FROM FUZHOU 2

JULY 8

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We shall be welcoming our guests from Fuzhou next week. The older children in our school will have the chance to
look after and befriend our visitors. Two or three of our guests will spend time in classes sitting alongside our
children. Some of our children will experience and benefit from Chinese writing classes during the week. I would like
to express my thanks to our parents who have generously offered our guests accommodation during the week. I do
hope this experience will be interesting for you and a real success!
ICE CREAM VAN
I have recently been made aware of a complaint that has been made to South Ribble Council from a local resident on
Severn Drive who has experienced some of our school children wandering up their private drive and sitting on their
garden wall when waiting for/eating an ice cream. Please could I ask that parents are vigilant of their childrens
behaviour if in this area after school. I would like to ask you to remind your children of the fact that we must consider
our neighbours and respect their private property. Many thanks.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM PARENTPAY
To pay for school meals, parents need to click Pay for items, then 'View details and pay after topping-up My
Account.
TEMPEST CLASS PHOTO FORMS
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Please can all Tempest Class photo forms be returned to school no later than Friday 8 July.
BRASS LESSONS FOR NEXT YEAR
Children in Year 4 have been sent a letter asking if they would like to continue tuition next year in smaller groups of
about 4 children. This would work out at only 5.50 each lesson and the children would keep their instrument for as
long as they are receiving the tuition. It is a commitment and all children having these additional lessons would have
to complete the year. The progress they would make with Miss Coleman from the Lancashire Music Service would be
marvellous and would be a most valuable skill for life!
SWIMMING LESSON CHANGES AND CHARGES NEXT YEAR
I have recently received some level of interest in the decision that had to be made regarding our Nursery and Year 4
children not being able to swim next year. Sadly, we rely heavily on contributions that are made each week by our
parents of 1 each week (36 pounds each year). It is extremely good value but as we receive no additional funding for
its maintenance and staffing for this pool for the lessons we deliver, it is currently not possible. Should all parents
commit to paying each week; this decision could definitely be reviewed in the future. To allow all of our children to
benefit from this quite unique and terrific facility is most important and could enable us to make our children water
confident and happier swimmers for the rest of their lives.
SCHOOL TEAM KITS TO BE RETURNED
If your child has represented the school and worn a blue or red/black team kit, please wash and return it as soon as
possible. Unfortunately, we have been involved in tournaments and competitions recently without all children having
the school strip. This would be much appreciated.

PTFA 100 CLUB

Junes 100 club winning numbers are:
1st - Karen Billington, number 75- 24.25
2nd - the Eland family, number 86- 19.40
3rd - Andy King, number 43- 14.55
Swimming pool donation of 38.80
If you would like to join for the next school year please get a form from the office, the PTFA or website.
We have 75 members so far... Let's get to 100, the more members the bigger the prize pot.
CURRENT TRIPS AVAILABLE TO PAY ON PARENTPAY
The following trips can be paid on Parentpayth

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Year 5- London trip, 12 or 14 July- 30

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Year 2 Lytham trip, 4 July- 7

In addition we have ongoing payments forChina Trip in April 2017
Swimming lessons- Nursery to Year 4 12.00 per term/ 36 for the year
SUPER PUPILS
Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week:
Bison Class
Manatee ClassFalcon Class -Mia
Eagle Class - Ben
Jaguar Class Matthew
Leopard Class- Alice
Loris Class- Alex
Kakapo Class- Dylan
Gorilla Class- Angel
Orangutan Class- Thomas
Elephant Class- Amelia
Rhinoceros Class- Eliza
Yours sincerely,
C. Shields
29th June
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30 June
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Lostock Hall Transition Sample Day for Year 6 children attending

Year 6 Transition day at Priory and Penwortham Girls

4 July

6pm Mathletics Event for more able mathematicians Lostock Hall Academy

5th July

Annual General Meeting for the PTFA Please come!

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6 July

Walton le Dale Arts College & High School Transition Sample Day for Year 6 children attending
Brownedge High School Transition Day

7th July

Learning Open Day for Year 5 children Walton le Dale Arts College & High School
Brownedge High School Transition Day

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8 July
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11 July

Intended date for reports to be received by parents

Resources Committee for Governors 5pm

Curriculum Committee for Governors 6pm

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Year 5 EAGLE Class London Visit Depart from Preston Station (7.30am arrival)

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Year 5 FALCON Class London Visit Depart from Preston Station (7.30am arrival)

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15 July

Summer Disco KS1 5.15pm-6.15pm KS2 6.30pm 7.30pm Tickets 3 (drink & crisps included)

18th July

Full Governors Meeting

12 July
14 July

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26 July
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September

5 September

End of school year the school will close at 1.15pm

Staff Training Days School will be closed whilst the staff receive professional development
School opens for the Autumn Term