Family Letter number 11
9th July 2009
School Gates
In the interests of safety could we again remind you that all pedestrians (pupils, parents and visitors) should enter the main school site via the pathway on Cherry Orchard. Please do not use the entrance on Sturgeons Hill, there is no footpath and it is unsafe.
Coats!Even when the weather is bright and warm when you bring your child to school please can you make sure that he/she brings a jacket to school. The weather can change quickly and children may need one during the day.
Foundation Stage visit to Twycross Zoo
Thank you to parents/grandparents who accompanied us on this visit. We had a lovely time despite the weather not being as kind to us as it could have been.
Please come and join us at the Open Evening tonight, Thursday 9th July, between 4.00 and 6.00 p.m. Please feel free to look around the whole school, not just your child’s class. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to see your child’s classroom for next year and celebrate their ‘STAR Week’ work from this term.
Water BottlesAll children should have a water bottle in school so that they can remain hydrated throughout the day. New bottles of water can be purchased for 20p. or a refillable sports bottle at a cost of £1.35.
Sports DayA reminder that tomorrow, Friday 10th July, is our Key Stage 1 Sports Day beginning at 1.30 p.m. and Friday 17th July is our Key Stage 2 Sports Day again beginning at 1.30 p.m. We look forward to seeing parents and grandparents at both events.
Year 6 Leavers Evening – Wednesday 15th July at 6.30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing Year 6 parents at this event. Refreshments will be provided by the P.T.A.
St. Michael’s Church – Leavers’ Service – Tuesday 14th July at 2.00 p.m.
Parents, carers and grandparents of our Year 6 pupils are invited to join us in St. Michael’s Church on Tuesday 14th July at 2.00 p.m. for our annual Leavers’ Service.
Your child has now received their annual report. At the bottom of the report is an acknowledgement slip. Please return this to school and include any comments about how reports may be improved in the future. If there is anything in the report that you would like to discuss further with your child’s teacher please make an appointment to see them via the main school office.
Children’s Eco-Wall Chart Competition.
Oxfam’s latest campaign is on Climate Change, so hopefully our children will be able to help with this by letting Oxfam know how they feel through their work. The launch of the Competition will be July 20th from the Oxfam shop after their ‘Bookfest’ event.
Theme of the Eco-Wall Chart Competition – Save the earth for us!
Rules –
- Make your wall hanging from recycled materials only.
- No larger then A3 size (40cm – 30cm).
- Bring to Oxfam shop by Monday September 7th 2009 (Market Street, Lichfield).
- Put your name, date of birth and telephone number on the back.
| Age groups | Prize voucher. |
| 5 to 8 year olds | £20 |
| 9 to 12 year olds | £30 |
| 13 – 16 year olds | £40 |
Competition winners will be announced at Oxfam shop by the end of September.
If you require any further details please telephone 01543 250301.
Is your child moving to a new school?
Parents, over the summer holidays it’s a good time to help your child find the safest route to their new school, discuss using safe places to cross and walk the route with your child. For those not moving school – we are looking forward to seeing lots of you continuing to walk in September. Have a lovely break… from Staffordshire Road Safety Education Team.
P.T.A. News
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Summer Fayre Success.
Thank you to everyone who supported this event.
We’re sure you’ll all agree it was a fabulous Summer Fayre. Thanks to everyone who stepped in to run stalls and help us set up and clear up afterwards. We reckon we’ve raised around £2600. This is fantastic. If you have any feedback positive/ neutral/ negative then please let us know so we can bear this in mind next time we organise a Fayre.
It’s been another very busy academic year for us. We have a meeting on Monday 13th July 7:45-9pm in the Main School staffroom. We will review the recent events including the fayre. All welcome.
If you loved the Summer Fayre then preparations for the annual Christmas Fayre will begin in September. Please consider getting involved.Summer Fayre Programme Design Competition
Thanks to everyone who submitted a design for this competition. There were many fabulous entries. Our congratulations to the winners listed below. They will be receiving certificates shortly.
Foundation and KS1 - Zahra Rajaratnum
Lower KS2 - Maryam Mohanna
Upper KS2- Katie Barker
The overall winning design used on the front cover was by Maryam Mohanna. The other two designs were displayed inside the programme.
Plant Stall – Our Thanks to Mr. Gordon Phillips
It was a pleasure to welcome Gordon’s plants at this years summer fayre. It was a lovely surprise when he arrived with a car load of plants to donate to our summer fayre. This added a lovely touch to our summer fayre and was appreciated by adults and children alike. We may consider making this a regular feature of our summer fayres. Thanks for thinking of us and supporting out fundraising efforts with your generous donations.
Thanks also to the following people & businesses who donated their time, resources, produce or a prize for the Summer Fayre:
Aldi , Creative Hair Stylist Keeley Thornton, Cute Little Beauty Salon, Chris Proud– Tennis Instructor, Co-op Lichfield, Elite Dance Academy, Esporta– Lichfield , Hindleys Bakers , Jo Faulkner-Catering Supervisor, The Lee Garden Restaurant— Lichfield, Lichfield Golf and Country Club, Lichfield Health and Fitness Club , Midlands Co-op , Peter Coates Butchers, Quartz Health and Beauty Ltd– Lichfield, Remedies Beauty & Holistic Therapy Room, Self Drive Classics-Car Hire, Silks Hairdressers, Steven Burgin Hairdressers, Tamworth Council, Tara Thornton- Swimming Instructor & Warwickshire Cricket Club
And all of our many stallholders and helpers. Thanks to all the members of staff and parents who offered their help and support.
And a special mention to the two members of staff in the stocks: Mr. Hardwick and Mr. Greenway who were soaked for three hours and kept their humour throughout.
Yours faithfully,
Miss H. McKay
Headteacher.