Five of our children had an amazing opportunity when they were invited to France as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations between Bristol and Bordeaux. The opportunity was given to those children who participated in the ‘Bristol Together’ football partnership from last year, when we teamed up with other schools from around the city for training and matches.

The visit included a welcome at the Bordeaux Mairie, the Acro Adventure Parc at Mérignac, a tour of Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux and an open bus tour of the city. The children were fantastic ambassadors for not only the school, but the City of Bristol. Thank you to Mr. Cave for taking the children and the parents for allowing us to take their children so far away for a few days! A great experience.

October

4th- EYFS walkround for 2018

5th- Y6 librarians visiting Waterstones

9th- Y5 Architecture Workshop

9th- 3D visiting ‘We the Curious’

10th- Photographer in school

10th- Parent’s Evenings

11th- 3H visiting ‘We the Curious’

11th- Parent’s Evening

13th- 3M visiting ‘We the Curious’

18th- Break up

30th- Return to school

West Town Lane

Academy

October 2017 Dates

Vive la France

The trip was really fun, but without

knowing was really educational!

(EJ)

I enjoyed the stadium… there was

an ice bath & a jacuzzi in the

changing rooms. (LE)

One of my favourite parts was running

through the fountains. (IM)

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25 YEARS!

We were very pleased to present Mrs. Lewis with her 25 year certificate and gift last month. She originally worked for a few years at Brislington Secondary School (as it was called then) before starting here as a Teaching Assistant (in Mr. Hughes’ class!). She has never looked back, providing a friendly and knowledgeable face to everyone coming to the school reception.

Let’s see what she gets for her 50 years service in a few years time!

Parking

We continue to have some problems with cars obstructing our neighbours when you are dropping off/collecting children. Whilst the Police are proactive and do book vehicles, it can be extremely inconvenient to those living around us and we would ask you park sensibly and with consideration for others.

Parent’s Evening

You can now book your appointment online- please see your teacher if you have forgotten your details or are having trouble logging in.

https://wtlacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk

Vacancy

We have a vacancy for a playworker each morning between 7.45 and 9.15 to supervise the children in our breakfast club as it is proving to be extremely popular. Additional hours may also be available in the after-school club and holiday clubs as required. Please see the office for details.

Premier League Primary Stars Kit

We are celebrating after being awarded a Premier League Primary Stars kit and equipment pack.

The Kit and Equipment Scheme forms part of the Premier League Primary Stars offer to primary schools in England and Wales. This is a curriculum-linked education programme that uses the appeal of the Premier League and its clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills.

Delivered by the Football Foundation, the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme gives teachers a range of equipment that can be used across different curriculum areas to get children active.

Thanks to Mr. Evans for applying for the equipment.

Winter menu The new menu, starting

after the October break, has been finalised and is

currently being printed.

There are some traditional favourites, but we also have

new options such as ‘cowboy casserole’, ‘cornish pasty pie’ and ‘chocolate &

mandarin cake’ added.

Yum.

The new menu will be given out as a hard copy in the next couple of weeks, as well as being available on

the website.

www.wtl.academy

We have a number of census points during the school year that have a HUGE impact on our school budget. Our next census is on 5th October, with one of the measures being take-up of school meals.

In order to get as many children having lunch as possible we have SWAPPED the Thursday and Friday menu, with the ever popular fish fingers, chips and beans on the Thursday!

Please help us by requesting a meal for your child on the census day (paid or free meal) as it makes a difference to us, especially as the budget is under pressure due to central government cuts.

School census

WHERE LEARNING IS AN ADVENTURE

October 2017

PRIZE BINGO

& SUPPER NIGHT

Friends of School Friday 10th November

£5 per person (includes 6 games of bingo, 1 cash bingo and supper)

Supper: Fresh soft roll, choice of

filling, side salad, coleslaw and crisps

Licensed Bar

Doors Open: 7:00pm Eyes Down: 7:30pm

All Welcome – bring your friends and family (over 18’s only)

Tickets must be bought in advance.

Organised by West Town Lane Friends of School All money raised goes towards buying equipment for the children.

Search for “Friends of West Town Lane Academy“ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------

Return this slip with payment in a sealed envelope to the office by TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER

Please supply me with: …...……….. Tickets @ £5 each = £ ……………. Please specify your filling choice: ________ x Ham _______ x Cheese ________ x Free Range Egg Mayo _______ x Cheese Savoury

Childs Name……..…………………………………..……. Class…………………….

PRIZE BINGO

& SUPPER NIGHT

Friends of School Friday 10th November

£5 per person (includes 6 games of bingo, 1 cash bingo and supper)

Supper: Fresh soft roll, choice of

filling, side salad, coleslaw and crisps,

Licensed Bar

Doors Open: 7:00pm Eyes Down: 7:30pm

All Welcome – bring your friends and family (over 18’s only)

Tickets must be bought in advance.

Organised by West Town Lane Friends of School All money raised goes towards buying equipment for the children.

Search for “Friends of West Town Lane Academy“ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------

Return this slip with payment in a sealed envelope to the office by TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER

Please supply me with: …...……….. Tickets @ £5 each = £ ……………. Please specify your filling choice: ________ x Ham _______ x Cheese ________ x Free Range Egg Mayo _______ x Cheese Savoury

Childs Name……..…………………………………..……. Class……………………

A hard copy of this flyer will be given out this week