31 January No.

Francis Baily News

Events this term

Many thanks for your co-operation as we have continued to make repairs to many aspects of the school infrastructure following what we now know to have been a lightning strike during the Christmas holidays. Work to repair various electrical, telephone and computer cabling to the out-buildings has now been completed. We are pleased that we were able to keep the school open during this difficult period and are very grateful to all of the many tradesman for working around and with us to ensure the childrens learning wasnt affected. Ten-Pin Bowling Congratulations to the following Year 2 children who took part this week in a Ten-Pin bowling festival with other local schools. Their behaviour and talent was top class. Sainsbury Vouchers Once again, we are collecting Active Kids vouchers given out by Sainsbury from 29 January to 20 May. These donations do make a difference to school equipment and are much appreciated. Happy Shopping! We are also collecting Nestl tokens to increase our library stock. Advance Notice The next Reading Royals match we have been offered discounted tickets for is for Reading v Derby County on Saturday 15 Marchleaflets to follow. Archery On Wednesday this week a team of six children competed in an indoor archery competition at Theale Green School. The children competed against 11 other schools in 7 archery related disciplines. When scores for all competitors in all events where totalled we were delighted to come third and collect Bronze medals .

5-6 February Parent Consultations 12 February Year 4 to Braeside 7.00m Governors meeting 14 February Valentines Fun Lunch Year 4 return from Braeside 17-21 February Half term 27 February Team Super Sport Event
School Meal News Friday 14 FebruaryISS will be providing a Fun Lunch for Valentines Day a Spaghetti Bolognese Hug followed by a heart shaped cookie. Fridays usual meal of fish fingers and chips will be served on Thursday 13 Feb.

Our team: Caitlin, Max, Ethan, Alanna and Zak. P.E. Kit I would be grateful if all parents could ensure that children have a full P.E. Kit in school at all times. Recently in particular too many children have not had the correct footwear in school. We still do P.E. in the cold so please supply your child with long tracksuit bottoms and top.

Mr Davis was extremely proud to accompany our team. Well done Mia, Halim, Lilly, Ben, Shannon and Jacob.

Jacob showing fine style before hitting the bullseye.