Newsletter 11.11.11 Blog Edition

Newsletter 11.11.11 Blog Edition

I am sure you will be aware that the 30th November is a day of industrial action for Headteachers and teaching staff. Staff have not yet made a decision whether to follow their union advice or not. We will be making a decision early next week; I would urge you to consider having a contingency plan in case the school is closed.

Please do remember that no children should be in the playground before 8.45am in the mornings.

Next week we will be raising money for Children In Need. On Thursday the School Council will be holding a ‘bake sale’ -children have been encouraged to bake either a sweet or savoury item which they should bring into school in the morning for the sale at 3.15pm. Friday is non uniform day when the children are asked to donate £1 if they would like to join in the ‘Crazy dress’ day. The children are allowed to wear pyjamas (with clothes underneath), inside out or back-to-front clothes, crazy colours or anything silly. They must not wear any face paints, high heeled shoes or make up.

Thank you to all of the pupils who have bought a poppy this week.

Well done to the Learners of the Week, we are very proud of you all.
Our theme for this half term is “Understanding Others”.
w/b 7th November 2011

EYFS Lauren Beech – being willing to share and consider others
Yr 1 Jessica Poulter - listening well and thinking of others
Yr 2 Max Heal - listening well and thinking of others
Yr 3 Samuel Pesez – listening to others’ problems
Yr 4 Ethan Russell – considering what others had to say in a debate and asking relevant
questions
Yr 5 George Kershaw – giving others the chance to share their knowledge about Henry VIII
Yr 6 Rachel Key – reviewing her writing and improving it

I hope that you have a good weekend.
Paul Driver
Headteacher

Curriculum Workshop
The Curriculum Workshop will be held in the school hall on Tuesday 15th November at 3.30pm. and will last for approximately half an hour. Crèches will be available in the classrooms for children of all ages. This is an opportunity to learn more about our exciting new curriculum. Please come and find out more about your child’s learning.

FOHBS News
External stall holders: If you would like to book a table at the Christmas Fair on Saturday 4th December please contact Fiona Ryan or speak to another member of FOHBS in the playground.

May Ball 2012: letters have gone out today about next year’s May Ball. If you would like to book a table of 8 or 10 please complete the booking form and return to the FOHBS tray as soon as possible.

Round Table Carnival May 2012
We have been invited to enter a ‘motorised float’ into the Carnival parade on Sunday 20th May 2012. The Rotary Club will pay £100 to any group or school willing to enter a vehicle of some sort. We would like to participate as a school and are looking for a group of keen, creative parents to be in charge of this exciting venture. If anybody would like to lead this or be involved in any way, please come and tell the office staff.



w/b November 14th ....................... Anti Bullying Week
Tuesday 15th November.................. Curriculum Workshop School Hall 3.30pm
Wednesday 16th November ......... HSOA Thanksgiving Service 9am - School Council to attend
Thursday 17th November................. Children In Need Bake Sale 3.15pm
Friday 18th November ..................... Children in Need – Crazy Dress Day – bring min. £1 donation
Tuesday 22nd November .............. Year 5 Hazard Alley Visit
Wednesday 23rd November ........... Open Morning for EYFS starters 2012 (9.30 – 11.30am)
Thursday 24th November ............. Year 4 Cake Sale
Friday 25th November .......... Occasional Day – School closed
Wednesday 30th November ........... Open Morning for EYFS starters 2012 (9.30 – 11.30am)
Possible Strike Day
Friday 2nd December ..................... NON UNIFORM DAY – bring a bottle for the tombola stall
Wednesday 7th December.............. Rotary Carol Concert 7.30pm
Thursday 8th December .................. Nativity 2pm
Friday 9th December ....................... Open Morning for EYFS starters 2012 (9.30 – 11.30am)
Friday 9th December ....................... Nativity 6.30pm
Tuesday 13th December ................. Whole School Panto Visit (pm)
Friday 16th December ..................... Term Ends 2pm


Letters Sent Home

9.11.11 – School Councillor Thanksgiving service letter
10.11.11 - Christmas Lunch – those children who are normally have packed lunches.
11.11.11 – FOHBs May Ball