27/05/2016 Issue No. 15

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD Another half term has flown by. Thank you to those of you

who came to join us for coffee and cake day. It was lovely to

see so many of you and discuss the importance of keeping our

children safe and happy. Sunshine Day is one way we

encourage positive relationships and respect for everyone. I

would like to congratulate both Year 6 and Year 2 for their

excellent attitudes during the SATs exam period. Our children

were positive and resilient during some difficult tests. Enjoy

half term. We look forward to seeing you all back on the 6th

June.

STAFF TRAINING DAY

Please note that we will be having a staff training day on Tuesday 5th

July 2016.

School will be closed for children on this day.

BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

We would like to remind all Year 6 children that they are invited to enjoy a trip to Blackpool

Pleasure Beach on Thursday 23rd June. If your child is interested and not yet submitted their

form or payment please call into the school office.

PARENT INFORMATION

LUNCH MENU

We now have our new lunch

menu in place. Details are

available on our website and in

the display boards around the

school.

PE/SWIMMING KIT

It is a common recurrence that

children do not have their PE or

swimming kits available in school

for their lessons. PE is part of the

curriculum and we are asking all

parents to ensure pupils have

their kits in school. Thank you.

GLASSES

We would appreciate your co-

operation in ensuring that, if

required, your child brings their

glasses to school every day.

END OF TERM FINISHING TIME

Please note on the last day of

term, 15th July 2016, the school

will be closing at 1.00pm and not

1.15pm.

EARRINGS

It is the school policy that

children are not allowed to wear

earrings during the school day

for Health & Safety reasons.

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COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICERS

We have four Home/School Liaison Officers. They will be on the

playground every morning from 8.45 – 9.00am. We want everyone to

be able to approach them with any questions, in any language.

Mrs Shah Mr Riasat Miss Khatoon Mr IImaas

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote

the welfare of all pupils. If you wish to discuss anything related to

safeguarding, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the team

or pick up a safeguarding information booklet in the school entrance.

Mrs Finerty Miss Grantham Mrs Isberg

UNIFORM REMINDER

Please can we reminder all parent/carers that children

must wear ties in school with their top button fastened.

This is an important part of the school uniform and

must be worn every day. Ties can be purchased from

the school office at £2.50 each.

ATTENDANCE

The school day starts at 8.50am – this is the time that your child

should be in school ready to be registered as present. School gates

will close at 8.55am. After this time your child will be late and will

need to go around to the front entrance to be signed in by an

adult. Please bring your child to school EVERY DAY unless your child

is too ill to attend. If they are ill please take them to the doctors and

bring a note into school if possible. A copy of the appointment slip

or any other proof will also be fine. We do not consider a cold,

cough, earache, headache, tummy ache, sore throat or tonsillitis

to be an illness that prevents your child attending

school. Paracetamol and plenty of fluids can be given and your

child/children sent to school. Should you be unsure if you child’s

illness means they can’t come to school then please do not hesitate

in contacting Miss Grantham, the Attendance Officer, on 01706

647533 who will be happy to assist you.

UNIFORM LIST Burgundy V neck jumper with

logo

Burgundy and white tie

Burgundy cardigan with logo

Grey trousers or skirt

White shirt with collar

School coat with logo – burgundy (optional)

Summer dress – burgundy and white gingham (not red and white)

Black shoes (no trainers or boots)

Plain grey, black or white socks

Plain grey or black tights

Black, grey or burgundy hair band

PE KIT

Black shorts (indoor)

Black tracksuit bottoms (outdoor)

White polo shirt with logo

Burgundy hoodie with logo

Trainers

DIARY DATES

27th May—School closes for half-term

6th June—Children return to school

9th June—Wardle for Year 6 children

10th June—School workshop

17th June—School workshop

21st June—British Red Cross visiting Year 6

21st June—School workshop

21st June—Parent forum

ABSENCES

REPORTING ABSENCES

If your child is absent from school it is your responsibility to inform

us of a reason for absence by 9.00am on each day.

If we do not hear from you we will make a home visit.

Absences without a valid reason are recorded as unauthorised.

Attendance Line: 01706 647533 option 1. An answering machine is

also used on this line.

APPOINTMENTS

If your child has a medical appointment before the Morning Register

or Afternoon Register and is absent for their mark, this will be

recorded as a (M) code. This code means your child is absent from

school and therefore does affect their attendance percentage.

Where possible we ask that you make any appointments after school

and provide medical evidence of any appointment attended.

PENALTY NOTICES AND FINES

If your child is persistently late after the register has closed for 20

sessions (10 days) within a term, we will issue a Penalty Notice to

each parent of the pupil.

If your child is absent for a minimum of 20 sessions (10 school days)

during a term, we will issue a Penalty Notice to each parent of the

pupil.

If your child is absent for a minimum of 10 sessions (5 school days)

for an absence related to “leave” during term time, we will issue a

Penalty Notice to each parent of the pupil.

FACTS AND FIGURES

There are 190 Teaching Days in a school year.

There are 175 non-Teaching Days in a school year.

10 days of absence reduces a child’s attendance level to 95%.

29 days of absence reduces a child’s attendance level to 85%.

47 days of absence reduces a child’s attendance level to 75%.

Children with over 90% attendance are more likely to achieve five or

more A-C grades at GCSE level.

Children with less than 85% attendance are unlikely to achieve any A

-C grades at GCSE level.

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MEXICAN DAY

On Wednesday 25th May, the Year 5/6 children

enjoyed having a Mexican day. They learnt about

different Mexican festivals and learnt a Mexican

dance. They also created Mexican outfits and

made and ate their own Mexican food.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

All clubs are up and

running. Please can you ensure

that your child is collected at

4.20pm, prompt.

BAND LESSONS

Due to unforeseen

circumstances afterschool band

practice is cancelled until further

notice. Band lessons on a

Wednesday lunchtime will

continue as arranged -please

bring in instruments as normal.

The following documents are held in the school reception area – please feel free to take home:

Nursery application forms

Uniform List

Newsletters

Prevent Bullying booklet

Extra Curriculum activities

Parent Classes timetable

SATs booklet

Diary dates

Safeguarding Booklet

Term Dates

Behaviour policy

Attendance information

Safe Collection of children

Policy

SCHOOL INFO

YEAR 3 AND 4 PARENT INFORMATION

Please note that after half-term KS2 art afterschool club on a Monday

will be for Years 3 and 4 only.

FOOTBALL MATCH

Our A and B teams played Crossgates Primary

on the 17th May and were super. They showed

our skill and determination and beat their B

Team 1-0! Crossgates were particularly

impressed with the control our teams have of

the ball, showing real skill in their footwork.

Well done!

PIRATE PLEA!

Next term, Nursery and Reception will be learning all about

pirates. We would be very grateful if you have any pirate related items,

such as toys or costumes, which are no longer needed and you would

be happy to donate. Any contributions would be gratefully

received. Thank you in advance for your support.

YEAR 1/2 RS

The parents were invited to enjoy a school

lunch with their child which was a wonderful

opportunity to create a shared

experience. Thank you to all the parents

who were able to make it, we thought it was

a great success!

FOOD CHAINS

Year 3/4 have been learning about food

chains and now know that in every food

chain there are producers and consumers. By

linking each animal to what they eat with

string, they tried to represent the transfer of

energy along each chain.

TADPOLES

The Nursery children have been looking after

the tadpoles and watching them grow

everyday. This week the tadpoles are changing

again and there are 2 little froglets in our tank.

They have been enjoying a story called

'Growing Frogs' by Vivienne French. It has been

exciting watching the tadpoles grow and

change and soon we will have tiny frogs.

THANK YOU

A big, big thank you to all the parents/carers who were able to

come in and share in our Sunshine Day. The children have had

lovely day and it was wonderful to see parents/carers

supporting our activities.

We are proud to be

a happy, diverse and

inclusive school

where everybody

matters.

Helping to challenge

inspire and motivate

each other.

Aiming high,

achieving excellence.

Promote and value

excellent progress.

Positive contributions

to the school and wider

community.

YOU CREATE YOUR

OWN FUTURE!

BOOK BAGS

We now have a supply of book bags in

school, which are held at the office. These

are priced at £5.50 each. Thank you.