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learn, achieve, love, believe
3rd March 2017
World Book Day! We are sure you will agree that the children and adults looked fabulous yesterday on World Book Day. The whole school enjoyed workshops run by children’s author and poet, Ian Bland which looked at writing, performing and the structure of poems. Well done to Declan Mackimm-Davies, Erin O’Brien, Matthew Makinson, Bethany Barrow, Peter Hurst, Joel Yacob and Ellis Bates who won their class prizes for the best outfit. They all received a £5 voucher. Each child also took home a £1 book voucher. The voucher can be spent in eligible book shops on a selection of £1 books by famous authors or used towards the purchase of a book. PARENTS EVENING Thank you to all parents who were able to come to Parents Evening this week. We had a great turnout of supportive parents. Thank you also to everyone who filled in and returned a questionnaire. Your comments are always listened to and appreciated. THEME This week’s theme is “Reflection”. During our Collective Worship we talked about how Lent can be a period of reflection as well as a time to give up things. We also talked about how Jesus went into the wilderness to reflect, and how he resisted temptation for 40 days and 40 nights. Reverend Ruiters came in to talk to us about Ash Wednesday. PRAYER Dear Lord Thank you that in the business of life there are times to stop and to think. Help us never to be so busy that we don’t have time to be peaceful and silent. Thank you for times such as Lent that remind us to think about you and to consider what we can do to help those less fortunate than we are. Please help us always to ‘be prepared’ to help other people. Amen
THOUGHT
PLEASE KEEP OUR SCHOOL GATES SMOKE FREE! Milnrow Parish is proud to be a Smoke Free School. We have had a number of complaints from parents and children about people smoking outside the school gates. Please respect our school grounds and surrounding areas including around our school gates by not smoking. We appreciate your support. POSITIVE PARENTING COURSE We are pleased to be able to offer all Parents/ Guardians a 12 week, Positive Parenting Course from Thursday 20th April from 9.15 to 11.15. The aim of the course is to help reduce stress levels at home by offering help and advice on how to manage children’s behaviour in a positive way. We would love parents to come along and share their ideas and expertise. You will be able to meet other parents and have the opportunity offload in a friendly and relaxed group. Information has also been posted on our school noticeboard. If you would like to know more and sign up for the 12 week course please pop into the school office of telephone the school on 01706 643973 and ask to speak to Mrs Harrop. RECEPTION, YEARS 1 AND 2 - “SMILE TIME” - NEW ORAL HEALTH SCHEME Letters have been sent home to all children in Reception Class and Years 1 and 2 from the Oral Health Team. Please ensure that you sign and return the consent form so that your child can take part in the “Smile Time” initiative. On 16th March from 9.00am all children in KS1 will be shown how to keep their mouths healthy by brushing their teeth effectively. It is a really important thing for children to learn. Please return the signed forms by Monday 6th March 2017.
NEW READING INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING MY BRILLIANT BOOKSHELF Children in Reception Class and years 1, 2 and 3 will be given the opportunity to choose a book to take home alongside their reading book to share with parents. This book does not replace their reading scheme book but is to promote their enthusiasm and widen their knowledge of books and authors. These books are from our school library and will be changed within the term by school staff. READING ROAD Children in Years 4, 5 and 6 will alternate between their reading scheme book and a book of their choice from the reading corner in their class. This is their Reading Road book. This should be treated in the same way as their normal reading book with reading records being signed at least three times a week. Once your child has finished their reading book this should be recorded in their reading record. If you have any questions about this fun new initiative please speak to your child’s class teacher.
AND THIS WEEK’S AWARDS GO TO…….. Read on to find out which children were presented with awards this week. Each week the award winners are presented with their certificates in our Celebration Assembly. They have their photographs taken and the Reader of the Week is allowed to use the class e-reader to read their favourite book. If your child comes home with an award it means they have worked really hard and have been chosen from a classful of their peers so don’t forget to give them plenty of praise. READER OF THE WEEK
WRITER OF THE WEEK
STAR OF THE WEEK
Lilly Wild Erin O’Brien
Viggo Leach Glory Ojeriakhie
Declan Mackimm-Davies Alfie Clarke
YEAR 2
Matilda Hurst
Christopher Holden
Jack Payne
YEAR 3
Leia Haynes
Nia Holt
Tyler Coughlan
YEAR 4
Imogen Phillips Abigal Holt
Olly Simon Keane Whitney
James Walker Holly Winterburn
Alfie Chapman
Owen Moss
Renell Simmons
RECEPTION
YEAR 1
YEAR 5 YEAR 6
FLF AWARDS Each week children will vote on who they thought were the most kindest, thoughtful children in their class. This week, as voted by their peers, the FLF awards go to…. Reception Class Year 2 Year 4 Year 6
Marissa Rayson Jaiden Sutcliffe Mckenzie Davies Liam Elton
Year 1 Year 3 Year 5
Olivia Baron Honey Ferreira Michael Devaney
SCHOOL MENU The school menu is now on the school website. For week commencing 6th March we are on week 1. School meals are great value at just £2.00 a day. Please speak to the school office if you wish your child to change from packed lunches to school meals. MATHS PROBLEM SOLVING DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL SESSION (3.15PM - 4.15PM) FOR PARENTS FRIDAY 10TH MARCH The whole school will be taking part in a Maths Problem Solving Day next Friday 10th March. During the day the children will be taking part in problem solving activities which will involve using six key skills - communication, application of maths, ICT, working with others, improving self learning and problem solving. PROBLEM SOLVING PARENT / GUARDIAN SESSION 3.15PM TO 4.15PM At the end of the day we will be holding a Parent / Guardian workshop from 3.15pm to 4.15pm where you will be able to have a go at the activites with your child, and they can show you what they have learned during the day about their experiences of a different side of maths. If you would like to attend this session with your child / ren please fill in the slip below. This session is for parents / guardians and children of school age only. Thank you. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… PROBLEM SOLVING PARENT / GUARDIAN SESSION 10TH MARCH 2017 FROM 3.15PM TO 4.15PM I confirm that I would like to attend the Parent Problem Solving Day Session on Friday 10th March from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. Name: ………………………………………………………. Child’s Name: ………………………………….. Class: ….
DIARY DATES Thursday 9th March - 3.30pm - SATs evening Year 2 Parents / Guardians only Friday 10th March - Problem Solving Day Tuesday 14th March - 12.30pm - 2.00pm - Choir at Rochdale Music Festival - Town Hall (letter sent separately) Wednesday 15th March - 9.00am - Year 2 Assembly Thursday 23rd March - Year 5 Growing Up Talk - more details to follow Thursday 23rd March - Learn with your child - Forest School Session - Reception Class Parents / Guardians Friday 24th March - PGL final balance due Tuesday 28th March - Year 5/6 Museum of Science and Industry - more details to follow Wed 29th March - 9.00am - Easter Service in Church - Parents / Guardians / Family welcome Thursday 30th March - After School Time to be confirmed - Easter Extravaganza - more details to follow Friday 31st March - Progress Reports to Parents Friday 31st March - 3.15pm - Break up for Easter Friday 31st March - 3.15pm - Ice Cream Van Tuesday 18th April - 8.45am - Children back in school for summer term ST JAMES’ CHURCH NEWS CHANGES TO SERVICES AND BAPTISMS FROM 5TH MARCH Please note that the times for Sunday Services will change from 5th March and will be St James 9.00am and St Thomas 10.30am. Baptisms will be held at St James on the 1st Sunday of every month and at St Thomas on the 3rd Sunday of every month. 1 March - Ash Wed
10:00am
26 March - Mothering Sunday
9:00am Parish Eucharist with MU Service with speaker
2 April Sunday
9:00am Parish Eucharist followed by APCM
9 April Palm Sun
9:00am Parish Eucharist
12 April Wednesday
10:00am Said Eucharist
13 April Maundy Thursday
7:00pm Eucharist
14 April Good Friday
12:00 noon
15 April Holy Saturday
7:00pm Eucharist (Newhey)
16 April Easter Sunday
9:00am Parish Eucharist YEAR 2 SATS INFORMATION EVENING THURSDAY 9TH MARCH 3.30PM
We will be holding a SATs information evening for Parents and Guardians of children in Year 2 on Thursday 9th March in the Year 2 classroom. This information evening is for Parents Only. Children should not attend. But we will have a crèche facility available. IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND YOUR CHILD’S MEETING Please fill in the slip below to let us know that you are attending. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I confirm that I/We will be attending the SATs Information evening on: Thursday 9th March at 3.30pm YEAR 2 (PARENTS ONLY PLEASE) Child’s Name:…………………………………………………………… Number of adults attending ……………
