Newsletter 8.7.19
Date: 8th Jul 2019 @ 12:10pm
NEWSLETTER 8th July 2019
Dear Parents/ Carers
Exciting News
I am very proud to inform you that Caitlin Smith in Year 5 has been selected to be the Junior Mayor of Winsford for the next year. She will support the Town Mayor at functions and events in the locality. Caitlin will assume her role on Friday 12th July, when officials from the town will visit the school to lead a Mayor Making ceremony for the children. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Caitlin on her appointment, and wish her every success in her role.
New Staffing Structure
Please find outlined below our staffing structure for the coming year following the appointment of three new teachers. We welcome Mr Burgess, Mr Rainer and Mr Amarasingh to the teaching staff, in addition to Mrs Lawton and Mrs Raistrick who will be returning from maternity leave.
Nursery: Miss Williams Dane
Mr Allen Weaver
Reception: Miss Garnett Croco
Mr Burgess Dean
Miss Fox Bollin
Year 1: Miss Price Gowy
Miss Bebbington Wheelock
Mr Owen Dee
Year 2: Mrs Robbins Manifold
Mrs Ferguson Wye
Miss McCabe Dove
Year 3: Miss Barwick Conwy
Mr Rainer Severn
Miss Phillips Adda
Year 4: Mrs Coleman / Mrs Raistrick Ouse
Mr Amarasingh Foss
Miss Toomer Derwent
Year 5: Mrs Moorhouse Brent
Miss Stanway Thames
Mrs Lawton / Miss Guppy Wandle
Year 6: Mr Askey Esk
Miss Warrell Calder
Miss Baker Eden
Please note that Y4 Ouse and Y5 Wandle will have two teachers sharing the class. However as with previous job shares, the governors and I have provided a half day overlap to ensure a smooth transition from one half of the week to the other.
New classes
The staff and I will be setting the new classes on Tuesday evening, fusing the returns from the letter which was distributed on Friday. Once these have been sorted, I will inform you towards the end of the week, which class your child will be in for the coming year.
Moving up days
The children will then spend time in their new classes on Tuesday 16th (pm) and Wednesday 17th (am). Please note that if your child has a teacher new to the school, we have invited them in to meet the children. Unfortunately as they are currently in different schools this may not be possible. If this is the case, we will be inviting them to meet their new class at a slightly different time, when they are available, although the children will spend time on the days specified with their new class mates.
Y5 Bikeability
The Y5 children participated in ‘on the road bike training’ to provide them with the skills to ride their bikes safely in the locality. The instructors commented on how positive they were and on the good behaviour displayed. Well done to all concerned!
Sports Week
As a member of the Vale Royal Schools Sports Association, children from the school participated in a variety of sports against children from other schools in the town. It was great to have so many pupils involved in sport in one capacity or another. Well done to all involved!
Edge Hill University
The Year 6 children spent an enjoyable day seeing what it is like to be a student at one of the most up and coming universities in the country. They enjoyed a tour of the campus as well as spending time in the PE / Dance studio and in the IT department using the facilities to explore 3d images. A great day was had by all! I wonder how many will pursue a route through university in the future?
Celebration Evening Reminder: 11th July 5.00 – 7.00pm
As in previous years we will be holding an open evening on Thursday 11th July. During this, some of the children’s work associated with the Zoo project will be on display and small stalls will be run by the children to promote the world of work. In addition to this, the PTA will be running two tombola stalls and other small stalls as in previous years. Please note that representatives from each cohort may be asked to help during the evening. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Dress Down Day- 5th July
We would like to thank you for your kind donations of bottles / sweets for the PTA. They will be using the items received on their stalls during the open evening. We really appreciate your support with this. Please note that the PTA are also looking for volunteers to help during the evening; if you are able to offer an hour or more, please contact Kelly Thane (PTA Chair) via the school office.
Pyjama Day: 18th July
During the year we support many local and national charities through our fundraising efforts. Each worthy cause is decided on by the school council. For our final fundraising day this year, the school council have planned a ‘wear your pyjamas to school day’ and for doing so have asked that the children make a small donation. This will be used to support one of our pupils (Tyler B Y5) to help towards the costs of equipment / transport, so that he can participate in the transplant games. Tyler approached the school council earlier in the year with his request, as he had received a kidney transplant when he was younger and wishes to take part in the transplant games. A proportion of the money raised will also be given to ‘Live life Give Life’ Organisation to support other children in need of an organ transplant.
Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss anything that is taking place in school, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Mark Joule
Head teacher
Dates for your diary:
July
11th Celebration Evening (Open Evening)
16th Move up day(pm)
17th Move up day(am)
18th PJ Day
19th School Council visit
22nd Y6 Waterworld Celebration visit
Nursery Leavers Celebration
23rd Y6 Leavers Evening
24th End of term, school closes for the summer break
Please note that the school reopens for the children on Wednesday 4th September 2019