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Here is the slightly delayed school newsletter, which was not published on Friday due to several staff being away on the Y6 residential.
Y6 had a fabulous week, having lots of fun with their friends and meeting the physical challenges demanded of them by some of the more adventurous activities. I think this is probably the nicest Y6 group we have taken away for quite some years. Thank you children and thank you to the staff who accompanied them, especially Mr D who was there all week! See Twitter for some great photos.
Bog-Eyed Jog Well done to every child who jogged in the rain and every parent, fried or relative who sponsored them. Together you made a massive impact and we raised a total of £2,019. Six pupils won prizes for generating the most sponsorship: Noah H Reception - £111.00 Francesca Year 3 - £91.00 Felicity Year 1 - £89.00 Gabriella Reception - £80.00 Max Reception - £73.00 Ciaran Reception - £67.00
Amazing – thank you!
Monday 27th June 2016
Proposed Strike Action
You may be aware from the media that NUT members are striking on 5th July over teachers’ increased workload and changes to the curriculum and assessment. At the time of going to press, none of our staff intend to take strike action so there will be no disruption to our school day. However, a letter will be sent out to all parents next week which has been written jointly by local primary headteachers’ group, of which I am a member. In the letter we explain the reasons behind the strike and our concerns over the government’s changes and planned changes to the education system which have unfortunately made the last twelve to eighteen months especially hard and at times very frustrating for school pupils and staff.
♪ ♫ ♬ ♩ MUSIC CONCERT ♪ ♫ ♬ ♩ Please join us this Wednesday at 9:15 am for a musical treat. All the children who have learned an instrument this year have been offered the chance to play to an audience of pupils and parents and impress us with their skills and talents. We look forward to the children’s performances in flute, clarinet, saxophone and keyboard and we hope lots of parents will be able to join us.
Summer Fair & Circus
What a fabulous afternoon’s family entertainment we had! Thank you to the
organising committee and to all who supported the event. Your generosity enabled us
to raise £2,324.
New Teacher You should by now all have received a separate letter informing you of the appointment of Ms Sarah Lewis to the post of Y5 Class Teacher for September. Please ask at the office if your copy did not reach you.
Well done to all those whose excellent efforts were rewarded with a certificate last week: R Class: Star - Elijah for super diary keeping on the woods expedition Merits - Xavier & Ava Y1: Star - Caycie for a fantastic effort with her writing Merits - Madison & Isabella Y2: Star - Isabelle for always filling the class with smiles and laughter Merits - Krzysztof & Thomas Y3: Star - Nathan for excellent subject knowledge in science Merits - Jakub & Lily Y4: Star - Sam for fantastic descriptive writing based on a trickster tale Merits - Erin & Daniel Y5: Star - Thomas W for outstanding science work at the Holy Cross Science Day Merits - Theo & Trinity
Calendar of Events
Tuesday 28th June Y4 Cricket Competition (team of 10) Wednesday 29th June Pimm’s and Pottery Evening - parents’ social event 7pm in school
Please see flyer at the end of this newsletter for all the details. Thursday 30th June Final Stay and Play session for all 2016 Reception starters 2-3 pm Monday 4th July Pupil end of year reports sent out (YR-Y5; Y6 to follow on Weds).
Please advise teachers if you require a second copy. Hi-5 Netball competition at Parklands (Y4) Team of 7 Y5 Retreat Day at Holy Cross ( letter has been sent out with details)
Tuesday 5th July PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! “Commando Cadets” assault course for all classes. Tracksuit pants, T-shirt and trainers needed. Please let us know if your child is allergic to face paints.
Wednesday 6th July Transition Day for all Chorley High Schools for pupils moving into Y7 in Sept. “Move Up Day” at St Gregory’s – taster day in new classes. New Reception pupils visiting for a ½ day in class. Y5 Touch Rugby Competition (team of 12)
Thursday 7th July Reception Class educational visit to South Lakes Animal Park Friends of St Gregory’s meeting 6-7 pm – local venue TBC
Monday 11th July Olympic-themed Week begins…with Samba Drumming workshops all day and an assembly to which parents are warmly invited at 2:45 pm
End of year Talent Contest 18th
July
Entry Form at the end of this newsletter. We look
forward to all your entries!
Parents’ Evening 3:30-7:00 pm Tuesday 12th July Golf competition (2 players) Duxbury Park 3:45-6 pm Wednesday 13th July Y6 Leavers’ Production of The Lion King 6:30 pm (Y6 parents only)
Admission by ticket only due to limited capacity Thursday 14th July Olympic-themed Sports Day 9:30-12. PE kits and trainers needed!
Y4 Crown Green Bowling competition at Coronation Rec (4 players) Y6 Leavers’ Production of The Lion King 6:30 pm open to all families Admission by ticket only due to limited capacity
Monday 18th July TALENT CONTEST – Entry open to individuals or groups of pupils. Entry fee £1 in aid of the charity ‘Shelter’. Entry form below.
Tuesday 19th July End of year mass at Church 9:30 am followed by refreshments back in school. All welcome. Final Assembly 2:00pm. All welcome. Term ends 3:15 pm
Please support our ‘Pimm’s and Pottery Evening’ THIS WEDNESDAY
Lots of tickets remaining – please buy yours today if you intend to come
Mrs Wroblewski [email protected]
Have you got what it takes to be our 2016 winner?
Heats in classes - Friday 15th July Finals in hall - Monday 18th July
2 acts from each class will be voted into the finals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Talent Contest - Entry Form
Act Name …………………………………………..….
Description of Act ……………………………………..
Pupil/s name/s ………………………………………... Class ……………..
A £1 donation to ‘Shelter’ charity is required to enter. Please return this form to the office by 11.7.16.
