Newsletter 13
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Dear Parents and Children,
11th December 2009
Attendance
WEEK ENDED : 4th December 2009 |
| Best KS1 Class Attendance |
2KH |
98.5% |
| Best KS2 Class Attendance |
3P |
98.9% |
| Most Punctual KS1 Class |
2KH |
0 late arrivals |
| Most Punctual KS2 Class |
6P |
2 late arrivals |
| Whole School Attendance For The week |
94.5 % |
| Number Of Pupils Late At Least Once During The Week |
78 |
Well done to 2KH, 3P, and 6P.
Athletics
Congratulations to the children who took part in the Primary Indoor Athletics 2009/10 competition for North Shore schools on Tuesday 8th December at Blackpool Sports Centre, Stanley Park. The children competed in a variety of events, both individually and as a team, from Obstacle Relay, Long Jump and Speed Bounce to 4 x 1 Relay. We finished 5th overall with 270 points and now repeat the events for the Plate final in January. Thank you to the parents for your support and help with transport. The children who took part were Hannah Whitehead 5P, Emily Logue 6P, Alexandra Morrissey 6P, Keeley Fowler 6P, Edward Galloway 5W, Harry Mercer 6P, Louis Walker 6C and AJ Wood 5P.
Reading Books
Please note that reading books have been collected today and will be given out again after the Christmas holidays.
Norbreck Art Gallery
The latest additions to our art gallery are from Emily Wilks and Eve Moore of 3E. Well done to you both.
Reminder of Party Dates
These will be held as follows:-
Monday 14th December: Year 1
Tuesday 15th December: Reception
Wednesday 16th December: Years 3 and 4
Thursday 17th December: Years 2, 5 & 6
Children may come in their party clothes for the day. Please remember that playtimes are still taken on these days so clothes, especially shoes, should be suitable for a day in school. Thank you.
Junior Carol Service
The Carol Service in Church was wonderful. We are all so proud of the readers, singers and instrumentalists and of the behaviour of all our children. Well done! Thank you to all parents who walked with us to church and/or attended the service.
Infant Nativities
Six performances were held of the traditional Christmas story performed by RB, RG, RY, 1B, 1G, 1GR, 2F, 2AH and 2KH. Each was unique and very special. Thank you to all children for singing, reading and performing so well. Thanks also to parents for your donations to Brian House Children’s Hospice. The total amount received will be shown in next week’s newsletter.
Blackpool Christmas Music Festival
The choir sang in this event on Tuesday night and gave of their very best. Yesterday they sang at Nightingales Residential Home and were a credit to the school, as were the woodwind band who came too. Well done choir and many, many thanks.
Reception Tea Towels
Please remember to send in your orders for reception tea towels by Tuesday 15th December. Additional order forms are available at the school office.
Congratulations
Georgia Fletcher of 4S was awarded 1st place overall in the North West Christmas “Jack Frost” Gymnastics Competition, winning a gold medal on the bars, silver medals for the floor, vault and trampette and a bronze medal for conditioning. Well done Georgia!
Congratulations also to Lydia Shaw of 2KH for receiving awards in a gymnastics competition in Preston last week. Lydia collected bronze for bar work, silver for floor work and conditioning, and came fourth on the trampette. Keep it up Lydia, well done!
Lost Property
The lost property bin is once again overflowing. There are many unnamed items including new coats that remain unclaimed. The lost property will be put on tables outside the entrance to school on Wednesday 16th December to Friday 18th (weather permitting) and any items still unclaimed at the end of the week will be disposed of.
Lost Jewellery and Glasses
We have a large amount of lost jewellery and glasses in the office. If you think we may have found an item belonging to you please come into the office to enquire. Items will be held here until Friday 18th December and if unclaimed will be sent for recycling.
PTFA Christmas Party
A reminder that the PTFA Christmas Party is to be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Norbreck Castle. Please ensure you take your food tickets with you as no food will be given without these.. Thank you.
End of Term
We break up on Friday 18th December at 2 p.m. After School Club will operate as usual from this time.
Children may bring toys to school on the last day but full school uniform must be worn.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs K. McCarter
Headteacher
Newsletter 12
Dear Parents and Children,
4th December 2009
WEEK ENDED : 27th November 2009 |
| Best KS1 Class Attendance |
2AH |
99.6% |
| Best KS2 Class Attendance |
4S |
99.3% |
| Most Punctual KS1 Class |
2F |
1 late arrival |
| Most Punctual KS2 Class |
5P |
1 late arrival |
| Whole School Attendance For The week |
91.5 % |
| Number Of Pupils Late At Least Once During The Week |
84 |
Well done to 2F, 2AH, 4S, and 5P.
Key Stage 2 Carol Service
This will take place on Tuesday 8th December at All Hallows Church at 10.00am. All parents and governors are welcome to join us at the church for the service though offers to help walk with the children from school would still be appreciated. On this morning we would be grateful if you would dress your children warmly in readiness for the walk. Coats, scarves, hats and gloves and sensible shoes are a necessity as we will be going despite the weather! Thank you for your help in this.
Infant Nativities
The children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are all looking forward to performing to their parents one afternoon and evening next week. This year, we have chosen to perform the traditional Nativity story together with some slightly more well-known Christmas carols and songs. We do hope you enjoy it. If at all possible, we encourage you to leave young babies and toddlers at home with a relative so that we can all enjoy the children's hard work without additional distractions. Thank you so much!
PSHE Update
As part of our drive to support children’s learning and well-being we are currently reviewing the following schemes of work across the school: - PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
- SRE (Sex and Relationships) Education
- Drug Education
As a school we currently follow the National Guidelines set out by the Government for these lessons and will continue to do so. However, we feel that hearing the views of parents at Norbreck will provide further information to inform our planning therefore ensuring we are addressing the needs of both parents and pupils. A selection of parents across both key stages will receive three questionnaires based upon each of these areas. A selection of pupils across both key stages will be interviewed by the School Council in school.
If you do not receive the questionnaires but would like to voice your comments, please call into the office for the forms.
Many thanks, Mrs Cadwallader, PSHE & Healthy Schools Co-ordinator.
Extra Curricular Clubs
The following clubs have now finished for this term; Tag Rugby, Cross Country (Weds), Reading club and Indoor Athletics. Cross Country (Thurs), Chess, Boy’s Football and Netball will hold their final sessions next week. Milligan & McCann Football club hold their final session on Tuesday 15th December.
Blackpool Music Service Annual Christmas Festival
The children of the festival choir will sing in this event on Tuesday evening and we wish them every success. Tickets are available from the Arena Box Office.
Spare Uniform
We would be very grateful for any spare boys trousers aged 8 and under. Please send them into the office. Thank you.
Norbreck Art Gallery
The latest additions to our art gallery are from Adele McAdie and Rebecca Marshall of 6C. Well done to you both.
Christmas Holiday Club
Norbreck Holiday club will be open on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2009 and 4th January 2010. The holiday club will be open from 8am until 6pm except 24th and 31st December when we close at 3pm. Booking is essential due to high popularity and limited places. Bookings can be made by contacting Corinne or Danni on (01253) 869729.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs K. McCarter
Headteacher
