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February Newsletter A message from the Head Teacher
The following information may be of use to you over the coming weeks.
Consultation Evenings for KS1/KS2
Parents’ consultation evenings this term will be held on the following dates:
Monday 21st March and Tuesday 22nd March.
Consultation meetings for Early Years will be on separate dates. We will inform parents shortly.
Rights, Respecting Award-Article 5
We must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide and advise their child.
Year 6 SATs and Summer Tests
May I remind you that Year 6 SATs will take place during the week beginning Monday 9th – 13th May 2016. It is essential that all Year 6 pupils attend school on these dates.
Tests for Years 3, 4 and 5 will commence the week beginning 16th May.
Tests for Key Stage 1 will take place during May.
Dance Festival- Tuesday 15th March ( Year 3 and 4)
If your child is participating in this event, it will take place on the morning of 15th March. We will arrange a bus to take the children to the SAGE.
February
Theatre Company
Friday 26th
March
World Book Day
Thursday 3rd
Red Nose Day
Friday 11th
Consultation Evenings
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd
Dance Festival
Tuesday 15th
Holiday Dates
Spring Term
Tuesday 5th January 2016 –Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Summer Term
Monday 11th April 2016 – Tuesday 19th July 2016
Half Term Holidays
15th – 19th February 201630th May – 3rd June 2016(incl 1 bank holiday - 30th May 2016)
Football Coaching
The Newcastle United Foundation is running a FREE family football course at Rowlands Gill Primary School starting in February 2016. The fun filled course lasts for 6 weeks and starts on Wednesday 24th February 2016. Each session will start straight after school (Intervention Room- KS2 corridor) and run until 4:30pm. Children must be accompanied each week by an adult over the age of 18.
Each week will consist of a short classroom based session covering various topics such as healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, teamwork and equality, alongside a practical games session. The practical session will consist of many different games. We promote adult participation throughout.
Places are limited to 15 adults and their accompanying children so return the completed sip attached to school ASAP for your chance to take up this fantastic opportunity!
S eating Area Opening Day - Friday 12th February at 10.30am .
The new Seating Area, in the KS2 yard, is going to be opened on Friday 12th February at 10.30am.
The School Council, who designed the Seating Area, will recite a poem and each class will release a helium balloon. Pupils from each class will write a message or poem and attach it to the balloon. The ceremony will last for approximately 15 minutes.
My thanks go to the PTA who funded the Seating Area. Parents are welcome to attend.
Rights Respecting Award - Article 31
Every child has the right to relax, play and join in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
Late Arrivals
It is important that all children arrive at school punctually. This instils a good work ethic in the child, which can last a lifetime. When a child is late, it disrupts the working day for both the teacher and the other children in their class. It is also important for a child’s socialisation that they are present at the start of the school day to interact with their peers.
The doors are closed at 9.05am. From Monday 8th February, the bell will sound at 9.05am. Children who are late must report to the school office where they are entered into the late book, thereby obtaining their attendance mark and ensuring that in the case of an emergency the school is aware of their presence on site.
Rights, Respecting Award – Article 3
The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all actions concerning children.
Theatre Production- ‘Whodunnit’- Friday 26 th February – KS1/KS2
We have invited a theatre company to visit school and do a performance regarding E- safety. It should last about 50 minutes.
Can we ask the pupils to bring in a donation (£1.00) to fund this event. Thank you for your co-operation.
Early Years Family Learning Course on Tuesday 8 th and 15 th March at 1.15pm.
We have arranged a Spring Crafts Early Years Learning Course on Tuesday 8th and 15th
March at 1.15pm – 2.45pm.
Please complete the attached slip if you wish to attend.
Rights, Respecting Award – Article 5
We must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide and advise their child.
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected]
Rowlands Gill Primary SchoolParent Teachers Association (PTA)
News – February 2016
PTA 50:50 Lottery
For as little as £1 per month you can enter our monthly prize draw. Money raised is split between the PTA charity and the monthly prize. Info contact: Carol [email protected] .Send a Cheque or set up a bank transfer. Cheques to: “Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery” (mark the envelop PTA 50:50 Club) Bank Transfer: Beneficiary: Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery Acc No: 53588760 SC: 30-93-71
DATES FOR THE DIARY
DATE TIME EVENT
11th February 2016 3.30 – 4.30pm Tiny Boppers DiscoFor Reception & KS1
(Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
11th February 2016 4.45 – 5.45pm Junior Ravers DiscoKS2 upwards
12th February 2016 10.30am New seating area opening
3rd March 2016 TBC World Book Day
11th March 2016 TBC Cake Day
22nd June 2016 TBC Sports Day
7th July 2016 TBC Summer Festival
What is the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)?We are a charitable organisation (charity no. 1050183) run wholly by volunteers,
comprising parents and grandparents of the pupils at RGPS. Through partnership with the School we aim to enhance our children’s school experience by organising After School Clubs
and Events and through funding Special projects.
