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Issue 13 9th December 2015

Dear Parents,

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK CHRISTMAS FAIR THANKYOU

I would like to say such a huge thank you to all our parents who attended our fair and supported the PTFA last
Saturday. Despite the rain, it was incredibly well attended and you helped to raise the tremendous amount of
2265.67. This event and others that are held throughout the year make an enormous difference to the school owing
to your support and are thoroughly enjoyed by the children. A special thank you needs to be made to all our PTFA
parents who helped set up and run the fair under the direction of Mrs Abbie Middleton, our chairperson. Many
thanks indeed!
ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL FOR YEAR 4
Year 4 depart today for Robinwood. The school will be contacted when the children arrive to let everybody know of a
safe arrival. We will try our best to blog news on the school website of your childrens activities throughout our stay if
a Wi-Fi facility is available.
WHOLE SCHOOL PANTOMIME VISIT TO BLACKPOOL 15

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We will be having an early lunch at 11am and then departing at 12pm. The performance is set to start at 1.30pm and
will last 2 hours with the interval. We would like to invite our children to bring a non-fizzy drink or two and a packet
of sweets of a reasonable size.
Please could these refreshments be put into a named carrier bag to prevent any loss and upset.
We expect to return shortly before 5pm.
I would please like to remind parents not to park directly outside the school to allow the coaches to park
and let the children off safely.
Please collect your children from their classroom entrances so we can ensure that they are all collected
safely.
We will communicate with school and texts will be sent to you if necessary to let you know of any delays due
to traffic conditions.
We currently have 69 parents that have not contributed and we would very much appreciate your payment
by Friday of this week. This is a considerable amount of money which unfortunately can affect how we can
afford future visits of this type.
JUNIOR CAROL SERVICE 6PM WEDNESDAY 16

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Next week we are to have our Junior Carol Service at 6pm at St Marys Church. I would like to ask all junior children to
attend this service. It has been a really enjoyable and festive event in the past, with readings and songs that the
children have put a lot of effort into preparing for. Parental support is very much appreciated here to ensure your
childrens attendance.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Choir will be held as usual this Thursday after school but this rehearsal will be the last one this term.
MAD SCIENCE
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The 14 December will be the final week for our pupils attending their science club. Parents are invited to see their
children have their certificates presented at 5pm. Many thanks!

NURSERY FINISH DATE THURSDAY 17

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This is a message from Miss Anderson and the Nursery Team to let you know that the last nursery session will be on
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Thursday 17 in the afternoon. Many thanks.
PARENTPAY - UPDATE
We would like to continue to encourage you to make online payments. It has been described as quick and easy to pay
by a number of parents who have tried it for the first time! If you still present cheques for payment however, please
offer individual cheques for each payment offered. We cannot process cheques that pay for both dinners and panto
tickets for example. We are really sorry for this..computer says no!
CLUBS IN THE SPRING TERM RECOMMENCING W/B 11

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JANUARY 2016

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Clubs will recommence on the week starting Monday 11 January in the New Year.
SUPER PUPILS
Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week:
Bison Class Abi-Rose
Manatee Class- Isabelle
Falcon Class - Charlotte
Eagle Class - Tom
Jaguar Class Alex
Leopard Class- Abi
Loris Class William
Kakapo Class- Millie
Gorilla Class- Isaac
Orangutan Class- Seth
Elephant Class- Sherif
Rhinoceros Class- Zoe

Yours sincerely,
C. Shields
9th December

Y4 depart for Robinwood Residential, Todmorden

10th December

Y4 return from Robinwood Residential, Todmorden at approx. 1:30pm

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14 December

Christmas Dinner KS1

KS2 Carol service practise 1.30pm
Reception Stay & Make (more details to follow)

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Whole School visit to Blackpool Grand Theatre Pantomime Snow White

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Christmas Dinner KS2

15 December
16 December

KS2 Carol Service at St Marys Church 6pm

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17 December

Infant Christmas Party 9:30 - 10:30am

Junior Christmas Party 1:30 3pm

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18 December

PTFA - Breakfast with Santa KS2 Hall 8am 8.45am

Hobgoblin Theatre Company - Christmas Carol 9.30am
1:15pm End of Term
Christmas Break

Tuesday 5th January

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11 January

Return to school for the spring term.

Clubs for the new term will begin on this week

Hot School Dinners Junior Children

I would like to sign my child up for hot school dinners from January at 2.30 per dinner. (Please tick)
Monday Friday

or

Friday Favourite

Childs nameClass.
Signed parent/guardianDate.