Archive for Headteacher News
January Newsletter
6 January 2012.
Happy New Year to all parents and children. Below are a few items of news.
Oxfam Writing Competition
Mike and Annette came to our school in the last week of term with the results of the Oxfam writing competition. The theme was “A Winter’s Tale”. Almost half the school took part raising £98 for Oxfam’s work inAfrica. All of the winning entries are on display in our main corridor outside Year 5 and are a great read. The winners, who Mike and Annette said were very difficult to choose, all received a bag of Oxfam goodies. They are:
Rec: Martha, Y1: Polly, Y2: Martha, Y3: Lizzie, Y4: Erina and Lucas, Y5: Kyra, Y6: Aidan and Charlie
Thanks to Mrs Ward who organised the competition for the second year and to Mike and the staff at Oxfam with whom we aim to work more closely in the coming year.
Christmas Events
Thanks to all staff and children who helped make all of our Christmas productions such a success and to the parents and carers who filled the hall on each occasion making a wonderful atmosphere.
Clubs
Clubs will start again over the next two weeks. Gym and language clubs will start next week and football clubs in a few weeks when the light improves. We have a new Zumba club for Y4-6 girls starting on Tuesdays led by Nicola, a specialist teacher who worked with the school in Health and Sports week. This new club and all other clubs remain free. We are looking to provide more clubs for KS1 children. If you feel you would like to run a club please see me.
PE kits
A number of children in different classes have had to miss PE this week as they had no kit in school. A polite reminder that children should always have a kit in school on their PE days. At our school we have an optional school uniform but a compulsory PE kit.
Attendance Letters
At the end of last term all parents/carers received a report on their child’s attendance over the term. Overall school attendance has improved compared to the same term last year: thanks to everyone who has helped in this area. I was able to particularly mention a large number of children who had 100% attendance in the autumn term. I have told all the children that in this new spring term all children gaining 100% attendance between now and Easter will receive a certificate and a reward.
Events:
Parents’ Evenings: Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 March
Harmony Week: 26-30 March
Y6 Ingleborough residential: 21-25 May
Training Day:18 June.
Health and Sports week: 9-13 July
Friday 20 July: last day of term.
Michael Brawley
Newsletter – November
Football and Football Clubs
Congratulations to our Y6 football team who won the seven a side competition held at Kirkstall Goals last Thursday. The whole squad played brilliantly and improved as the tournament progressed. In the final against Sacred Heart it was 2-2 after extra time. In the penalty shoot-out Theo in goal was unbeatable whilst Harry slotted home the winning penalty. Aidan was named player of the final for his fearless but thoughtful defence. You can see the trophy on our website. Thanks to Mr Wrankmore for his coaching and organisation and all the teachers who helped.
Due to darker evenings Y4,5 and 6 football clubs now have their winter break until February.
Strike Action 30 November
Parents and carers may be aware that a number of unions are considering industrial action on Wednesday 30 November. (more…)
October Newsletter
Attendance and Punctuality
Thanks to all parents and carers who have supported our school’s aim for high attendance – one of the most importance aspects of school life. Over half of our children have 100% attendance so far this term which is an excellent start to their new class. We have been awarding the Attendance Cup to classes with the most days of 100% attendance each week. So far it has been won ( or shared ) by most classes but last week was a landmark for one class. Year 6 had 100% attendance every day resulting in blue ribbons on their cup at Monday’s assembly and a promise of chocolate in the class later in the week. Well done to them ( and to year 5 who ran them very close with four 100% days out of five ). (more…)
Teach Leeds
TEACH LEEDS
This school is now a member of the TEACH LEEDS partnership. This is a partnership between B-NETT (provider of employment-based initial teacher training) and a group ofLeedsprimary and secondary schools, assisted by Leeds Children’s Sevices. Schools in the TEACH LEEDS partnership are committed to working together for a period of 3 years to train highly- motivated graduates to become teachers. (more…)