Newsletter 9.2.2018
Date: 9th Feb 2018 @ 2:44pm
Newsletter
Parent Governor
Sadly, Stacy Simpson, one of our parent governors will shortly be relocating with her family to Essex. Stacy has been a governor for 2 years and has supported the school in many ways including being an instrumental member of our Environment Committee and using her skills to support our school swimming lessons. She will be sadly missed as will her two children Gracie and James. On behalf of all concerned at the school I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her support and help whilst at Winsford High Street.
As a result of Stacy relocating, we are looking to appoint a new parent governor. This is a voluntary role, in which the successful applicant will have a real insight into the running of the school and will be instrumental in the development of policies and procedures. Should you be interested in this role application forms are obtainable from the school office and returnable by 5th March. Should we have more than one application then a ballot will be held. If you wish to know more about the role then Stacy will be more than happy to provide you with an insight into what is required.
Book Week
To celebrate book week this year we will be holding a book celebration day on Monday 5th March, this is slightly later than the official World Book Day to accommodate the Y5 children who will be on their residential visit the week before.
During the day we will look to promote a love of reading through a variety of different activities. We should be grateful if you could help your child to dress in the style of their favourite character from books by the following authors, to help us to develop the day to the full:
Nursery : Traditional Tales e.g. Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs
Reception: Traditional Tales e.g. Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs
Year 1: Peter Harris
Year 2: Julia Donaldson
Year 3: Dick King Smith
Year 4: Harry Potter
Year 5: Roald Dahl
Year 6: David Walliams
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
Sponsored Reading Challenge
To further promote a love of reading and to help us raise additional funds to develop our school library (which will be located in the old office area) we would like all children to participate in a Sponsored Reading Challenge during the month of March. All monies raised will be used to buy additional equipment and books for the library. A sponsor form outlining the challenge will be distributed next week to the children, to enable them to gain sponsors from family and family friends over the holiday period. Please note that the staff will be discussing the need to only approach known adults.
Sport success
Football
I am pleased to inform you that the boys football teams performed really well in the recent Crewe Alexandra tournaments. We were able to enter two teams of Y5 /6 players in the initial rounds; one team progressed to the finals the following week, again they excelled themselves but were unfortunately beaten in the semi-finals. Well done to all concerned!
Athletics
Our Y5/6 athletics team excelled themselves in the town indoor athletics competition held at Winsford Academy. As a result they progressed to the regional finals in Northwich where they finished fourth overall; there were only 10 points difference between 2nd and 4th. This was a great achievement which saw the children competing against some of the best in the area. During the finals all children performed really well and were a credit to all concerned.
Hockey
Our school hockey team played really well in the Winsford tournament. They finished in second place and showed skill and enthusiasm. Well done to all concerned!
Dodgeball
I am pleased to inform you that we were able to take three Y5/6 teams to the dodgeball tournament this week. All three played really well and finished 2nd, 3rd and 4th overall. Well done to all concerned!
Parent / Teacher Meetings
These will be held on Tuesday 27th March and Wednesday 28th March to give you the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress this year and other aspects of their education. Bookings will be made through our on line booking system and links will be distributed nearer the time.
Residential Visits
Following the successful residential visits for the children in Y1 and Y4 this year, the Y5 children will shortly embark on their visit to London from 28th February – 2nd March. As I will be leading this visit, Mrs Lowe will be in charge in my absence.
During their stay in London the children will visit the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, have a flight on the London Eye, and take in the sights and sounds of Wembley Stadium as well as visiting the Natural History and Science Museums. In addition they will see a production of Matilda the musical.
Plans are also well in advance for the Y3 visit to Anglesey which will take place from 14th – 16th March and for the Year 6 visit to Hawkshead in the Lake District which will take place from 11th – 15th June. Please can parents of the children participating on these visits ensure that they are up to date with the required payments.
February Half term Break
Please note that the school will close for the half term break at 3.15pm on Friday 16th February and reopen for the children on Monday 26th February.
Should you have any issues you wish to raise, please don’t hesitate to contact me via the school office.
Kind regards
Mark Joule
Head teacher