Open Day (Reception pupils September 2008)
Have you, or do you know, a child due to start school in September 2008? If so come along to our Open Day next Thursday, 15th November 2007 between 10.00am and 11.30am in the Infant building – see posters!
Breakfast and after school club
First Steps
Just a reminder that we offer “wrap around” care from 7.45am up to 6.00pm. For further details please ring 01942 711964.
Homework
By now you should have received the homework booklets setting out what your child needs to do and when. This is on top of nightly reading and learning times tables. Most pupils do very well at returning their homework on time, however, a small number do need to improve.
Reading
Please make sure that your child is bringing a book home from school to read. Please speak to their class teacher if not. Please let your child read to you every night and spend a few minutes discussing the text and its meaning.
Sponsored Read – Usbourne Books
Thank you to all the children who took part in the “sponsored read” last term. You managed to raise over £500 which helped the school to receive £800 worth of new books. Well done! Our thanks also to Mrs Stewart for organising the sponsored event.
Maths
My lesson observations over the last couple of weeks have flagged up that a high percentage of pupils are not confident in giving immediate responses with their x and division tables ( eg 3x4 = 12 or 7x8=56 or ¼ of 36 = 9 or 6 squared = 36 or the product of 9 and 5 = 45) . Practice at home really benefits children and we ask you for your help in this.
Sponsored times tables
Please look out for sponsor forms and letters next week. In the meantime, you might want to revise times tables with the children.
Holidays in term time
As explained last term, no holidays will be authorised during term time this year. The children already get over 14 weeks holiday and missing school does impact on their learning. Please find attached a list of the school working pattern for 2008/9 for your information.
Drop-In Sessions – Mrs Lidster
You are invited to come along to join Mrs Lidster, for a cup of tea and an informal chat on Thursday, 22/11/07, between 9.00am and 10.00am in the Infant Building to find out about what activities are available for families and children in Ashton and Bryn. Information will also be available about free training, volunteering opportunities, parenting and family support, childcare and Sure Start activities.
Parent Helpers
We appreciate the help of parents in school. If you want to help in school and wish to know more about it, please speak to Mrs Ryder, or contact her on the school number (01942 720871) to make an appointment.
School Photographs
The Photographer will be in school on Thursday, 15th November 2007 to take individual photographs of the children. Brothers and sisters/family members who are already at this school will be photographed together, unless you state otherwise. Unfortunately, we are not able to photograph siblings not at school.
Year 5 trip
Our Year 5 children are to “Chase the tail around the trail” at Haydock Park Racecourse on Monday, 12/11/07. We are sure they will have a wonderful time following the trail of a jockey and horse.
Children in Need
We will be holding a MUFTI day on Friday, 16th November 2007. All contributions of £1.00, or more, per family will go to “Children in Need”. Thank you for your support.
November 23rd 2007
NHSS (National Healthy School Status)
We are delighted to tell you that Nicol Mere has been granted the National Healthy School Status. This is a very prestigious award and we are both delighted and proud to achieve it. Thanks to everyone involved.
Year 4 trip
Our Year 4 children will be going to the JJB Stadium next Tuesday to take part in a day of Soccer skills. We are sure they will have a superb time.
Science Show
The Travelling Science Show was excellent and the pupils learned a lot. Thank you for your voluntary contributions.
Sponsored times tables
You will have received sponsor forms by now. If not, please let us know. Please help your child(ren) to learn for the big test coming up.
School Photos
A sample of the School Photographs taken last week are being sent out with this newsletter. Please complete your requirements on the forms and return them to school no later than 5th December 2007.
Soccer Match
Our football team won 8-0 when they played against Bryn St. Peter’s School. Well done to the team and a big thanks to Mr Carrington (England need look no further!!)
Collection of monies
Due to security reasons, we are not allowed to accept or hold money over the counter in Reception. Please ensure that any money for collections, school trips, toast and milk, etc is sent in a marked sealed envelope with your child into his/her class. Thank you.
Medical Forms
Just a reminder to complete and return the medical forms for your child(ren). If you require another copy, please let us know.
Sickness Absence
When your child is too ill to attend school, would you please be reminded to ring up to let us know on the first morning of the absence, preferably before 9.30am. Thank you.
Floodlights
With the Winter nights drawing in, the new floodlights will be used for afterschool clubs and sports teams.
Parking
For the safety of our pupils, could some parents who drop their children off on Nicol Road please refrain from parking on the’ yellow zig-zags’ on the approach to the Road Safety Crossing. There have been a couple of incidents there recently. Thank you for your complete co-operation.
Mufti
The children raised £193 last Friday when we held a ‘Mufti’ for Children in Need. Thank you for your contributions.