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CROWTHORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
AUTUMN TERM - NEWSLETTER
15th September 2008
Dear Parent(s)
Welcome back to our school for the Autumn Term. A warm welcome to new families, who have joined us this academic year. I hope you and your children will be happy at our school.
Staffing
I am pleased to be able to inform you that we have appointed Jo Dawson to work in school for some time each week. Jo can offer help and advice on family matters. Initially she will be in school each Friday from 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. If you would like to contact her you can let Mrs. Paterson know in the Office or phone her on 07825 621365.
Absence
Children of school age, by law, must attend school regularly. If you need to ask for leave of absence this must be done before the absence is taken. I am only legally allowed to authorise 10 school days each year, more than this is counted as unauthorised absence.
Please can I emphasise that holiday should only be taken during term time if it cannot be taken during school holidays. Also if a child has two weeks holiday each year, by the end of Year 6 this equates to a whole term out of school.
We also have in place a ‘first day call' system. If you do not contact us on the first day of your child's absence we will contact you. To reduce the number of calls we have to make, if your child is unwell please telephone school each day of your child's absence, if possible before 9.30 a.m. Thank you.
Behaviour
We are very proud of the behaviour of the children in our care. To this end we have a system of rewards and termly certificates. Teachers will contact parents specifically to share positive feedback. Certificates are awarded to the children for achievement in work or behaviour, at the end of each term. These are presented at our Friday assembly or at the end of term assembly. The children are proud to receive these awards.
Conversely we have set procedures which are recorded in our Behaviour Policy for those occasions when a child's behaviour does not meet our expectations. This is available in school, with all our policies for parents to read.
School Uniform
Winter uniform for both boys and girls includes a button to the neck white or grey shirt and a school tie, which can be purchased from the School Office for £2.50. Only watches and stud earrings may be worn. Earrings have to be removed for P.E. For P.E. children should wear a plain white polo or t-shirt and black shorts. White polo shirts with the school logo for P.E. may be purchased from the National Schoolwear Centre.
Please encourage the children to dress smartly for school. Shirts should be tucked in and ties tied, so they are a reasonable length. We are trying to develop smart dress habits to prepare pupils for Secondary School and their working life.
Assemblies
You are very welcome to join us for Friday assembly at 8.50 a.m. On Friday we hold visitor, class or sharing assemblies. I will publish the list for this term, once it is confirmed. Assemblies planned to date are as follows:
Friday 21stSept - Year 3 House Sorting School Council badges will be presented at this assembly.
Tuesday 2nd October at 8.50 a.m - Harvest Festival Assembly. As Reverend Cornwell does not work on Friday, we have decided to hold this on the day she normally leads our assembly. Further details will follow regarding this assembly.
School Records
If you have changed any of your personal details e.g. home address, email address, mobile phone number, doctor's details, please notify the School Office. There have been occasions when we have not been able to contact parents, as we have not had an up to date mobile number. Please ensure you inform us whenever you change this.
Breaktime Snacks
The children are welcome to bring a snack to eat at playtime. Could I remind you they are only allowed fresh fruit or vegetables. Some of the older children have taken to eating crisps or cookies. This does not set the younger children a good example and contradicts our ‘healthy schools' policy. Please reinforce to the children that they should not be eating crisps/cookies etc. at playtime and these should be a treat as part of their packed lunch. Thank you.
School lunches
Should you wish to pay Cook in advance for school lunches please pay her directly in the school kitchen. Thank you.
Tesco Sport/ICT Vouchers
We are collecting these vouchers, so would appreciate any you may receive. If your child cannot locate the voucher box in the entrance hall, they may be brought to the School Office.
Millennium Garden
The current Millennium Garden is not the thing of beauty it once was and due to the unsafe nature of the decking when it is wet, we hope to renovate the whole space over the October Half Term holiday. The project is being funded by the amazing efforts of the PTA and the intention is to keep the bones of the original garden but to change the space to provide a more sensory experience, which also requires little or no maintenance.
If you are looking to obtain decking for your own garden, we will be having a decking removal "party" - date to be confirmed. Everyone is welcome to attend; those who wish to have some of the old decking may do so at that time - subject to availability. If you would like to see plans or to volunteer for the decking removal party, please contact the Office or Sarah Dewson who is co-ordinating this project.
Healthy Schools Task Group
As part of the on-going commitment we have to our Healthy Schools policy, Mrs Pandya has very kindly volunteered to come in to school this term and host an assembly on Friday 7th November looking at Diwali. This will provide an interesting and colourful start to our day. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Blender Vender will be joining us on Friday 19th September. They put a new spin on the phrase "singing for your supper" as each class will get the opportunity to make its own smoothie the catch is that they will be using a bicycle and their own effort to power the blender.
We are already looking at further activities to do with the children for the rest of the academic year, ideas so far, include herb gardening, designing new posters, designing playground games, looking at the 5 a-day message and role playing playground situations.
The Healthy Schools Task Group is made up of parents and school staff and we would welcome any parents wishing to work as a part of that group. If you are interested please speak to the Office or Sarah Dewson for further details on attending our next meeting which will be on the 15th of October at 3.30 p.m. in the school library.
Birthday Celebrations
Having discussed the issue of how to celebrate pupil birthdays in school in the Healthy Schools Task Group it was agreed that instead of bringing cakes or sweets to share in class the children may come to school out of uniform on their birthday. Should their birthday fall at the weekend or during the school holidays then they can choose a day either before or after the weekend/holiday to come to school out of uniform. The children were very excited about the prospect of being able to wear special clothes to school on their birthday. I do hope you will support this new initiative. Thank you.
Forthcoming Events
Parents Information Evening - This will take place on Tuesday 23rd September starting at 6.00 p.m. for Reception to Year 5. Each Class teacher will do their presentation at 6.00 p.m. and again at 6.30 p.m. in order for parents with children in more than one class to hear the talks.
The Year 6 presentation will take place at 6.30 p.m. only as this is to be followed at 7.00 p.m. by a meeting for Year 6 parents about the residential journey planned for May 2009. Should you have any concerns/issues you wish to discuss with the classteacher please arrange to see them after school one day if there is not the opportunity at this meeting. Formal parent's evenings, with set appointments will be held later in the term.
Macmillan Coffee Morning - This event will be held after assembly until 11.15 a.m in the dinning hall on Friday 26th September. Any offers of cakes or raffle items to Mrs Pandya, or Mrs. Forbes. I do hope you will support this event.
Attached are the lists of Clubs taking place this term and also the dates of events planned for the term. Further details for each event will follow nearer its date.
We are trying to encourage as many parents as possible to receive letters from school by email. If you have been receiving paper copies but are able/willing to have letters sent by email please could you give Mrs. Paterson your email address. Thank you.
I look forward to a successful year and hope that if you have any concerns, you will arrange to come in and see me about them.
Yours sincerely
B L Gellatly (Mrs)
Headteacher
Clubs
The clubs on offer this term are listed below. These will begin this week commencing Wednesday 17th September except for Cookery Club and the Thursday Football Club. Cookery Club will start on Thursday 25th, September. If more than eight children apply a second group will start later in the term. Thursday Football Club for Years 5 & 6 will start after the half term break. Children wishing to attend a club must return the attached permission slip signed by a parent. Paper copies of permission slips can be obtained from the School Office. Please could you also emphasise to the children, that if they commit themselves to a club, they are expected to attend on a regular basis.
I am in great need of extra parents/grandparents to help with Knitting Club on a Tuesday lunchtime. If we have any ‘knitting nannas' out there we would love to see you!
If any parent is interested in running a club, please contact the school office or talk to me. Thank you.
Autumn Term 2008 - School Clubs
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Day
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Before School
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Lunchtime
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After School
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Monday
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7.45 - 8.45
Badminton (KS2)
(fee paying)
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No Clubs
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No Clubs
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Tuesday
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7.45 - 8.40
Gymnastics (fee paying)
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12.30 - 1.00
Knitting Club (Yr 3 - Yr 6)
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3.15 - 4.15
Film/Animation Club (Yr 3 & 4)
3.15 - 4.15
Netball (Yr 3 - 6)
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Wednesday
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No Clubs
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12.20 - 1.00
Judo (Whole School)
(fee paying)
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3.15 - 4.30
Football Club (Whole School) (fee paying) Starts 24th Sept.
3.15 - 4.30
Hockey Club (Yr 5 & 6) Max. of 10
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Thursday
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No Clubs
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No Clubs
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3.15 - 4.15
Art + DT Club ( KS1 & 2 - max. of 8)
3.15 - 4.30
Cookery (Yr 1) Max. of 8
Starts 25th Sept.
3.15 - 4.15
Running Club (Yr 4,5,6)
3.30 - 4.30
Tag Rugby Club (Year 6 - for five weeks only)
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Friday
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7.45 - 8.40 Gymnastics (fee paying)
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No Clubs
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No Clubs
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DIARY DATES FOR THE AUTUMN TERM 2008
19 September 8.50 a.m Yr 3 House Sorting Assembly
23 September 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. Parents Information Evening
7.00 p.m. Year 6 Journey meeting
26 September Macmillan Coffee Morning
30 September 8.50 a.m Harvest Festival Assembly
7.30 p.m. PTA AGM
8 October 6.00 p.m Governors Meeting
14 October Year 4 & 5 Residential journey meeting
15 October 3.30 p.m. Healthy Schools task Group meeting
18 October PTA Winter Ball at Wellington College
22 October Bracknell Schools Tag Rugby Festival
23 October School Photographer - Individual & Family
24 October School Closed - Teacher Training Day
27 - 31 October HALF TERM
12 November 3.30 - 7.00 p.m Parents Evening
13 November 3.30 - 6.00 p.m Parents Evening
14 November Bracknell Schools Cross Country Event
22 November PTA Quiz Night
28 November PTA Children's Disco
03 December 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. New Intake visits
03 December 6.00 p.m Governors Meeting
04 December 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. (1.30 p.m.) New Intake visits
05 December 8.50 a.m Tree Decorating Ceremony
07 December Bracknell Town Christmas Carol Concert
08 December a.m Infant Production Dress Rehearsal
09 December 10.30 a.m KS1 Production
10 December 6.30 p.m KS1 Production
15 December Helping Parents ‘Thank you' Lunch
16 December Christmas Dinner at School
17 December School visit to Pantomime at Camberley Theatre
19 December 1.30 p.m End of Term Service at St Johns Church
2.30 p.m School day finishes at Church
CROWTHORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dear
CLUB PERMISSION SLIP
I give permission for my child ................................................ to stay to .................................................... club
on ................................................... and make provisions that they are collected safely after school.
Signed:...............................................................
Parent/Guardian
CROWTHORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dear
CLUB PERMISSION SLIP
I give permission for my child ................................................ to stay to .................................................... club
on ................................................... and make provisions that they are collected safely after school.
Signed:...............................................................
Parent/Guardian
CROWTHORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dear
CLUB PERMISSION SLIP
I give permission for my child ................................................ to stay to .................................................... club
on ................................................... and make provisions that they are collected safely after school.
Signed:...............................................................
Parent/Guardian
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