NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK BEGINNING
Monday 22nd February 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Thunk this Week is – ‘What if … nothing floated on water?’
Class with the best attendance last week was – Y5/6FM, Y3/4BW and Y3/4SW
Raffle ticket winner last week was – Tobias Ackernley
Well done!
Praise postcards have been sent home this week for Billy Shepherd who has worked really hard in Literacy and has written another fantastic story and also to Harry Hartley who worked really had in his Maths lesson.
The Valentine’s Disco for the infant children went very well and raised £248. Thank you to Mrs Askham and the members of SOS for all their hard work. The children thoroughly enjoyed it.
The children all enjoyed the Quantum Theatre production of The Countback Kid and were engaged in some difficult problem solving.
Thank you to everyone for making such an effort with the dressing up on Maths Day – some very inventive costumes. Your support is greatly appreciated. The children had a wonderful day developing their Maths skills.
The Book Fair will be set up for you to visit on 25th and 26th February and 1st and 2nd March in the Coumes Hall. Further details will be sent out in a letter after half term.
Just to remind you that on Thursday 4th March the children are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite character from fiction. They also need to prepare a short piece to explain about the character they have chosen.
The Y6 children in Miss Firth and Mrs Dent’s Literacy groups have visited the City Learning Centre to edit their films – the children’s excellent behaviour has been commented upon as well as their enthusiasm and hard work, well done!
We have been advised of some free activities being organised for the half term holiday by Activity Sheffield at venues including Stocksbridge Leisure Centre. All activities are open for children aged between 8 and 13. Please call 2734266 for further details.
The Wildlife Trust will be holding an activity event in Coronation Park, Oughtibridge on Friday 19th February between 11am and 3pm for children up to 16 years. Please log on to www.wildsheffield.com for more details.
Branching Out Dancing are holding Free dance classes at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre on Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th February between 10.30am and 11.30am. Telephone 2883792 to book a place.
SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/11
| Autumn Half Term | Thursday 21st October to Friday 29th October 2010 (Includes 2 Curriculum Days) |
| Christmas | Monday 20th December 2010 to Monday 3rd January 2011 |
| Spring Term starts | Tuesday 4th January 2011 |
| Spring Half Term | Monday 21st February to Friday 25th February 2011 |
| Easter | Monday 11th April to Monday 25th April 2011 |
| May Day | Monday 2nd May 2011 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 2011 |
| Summer | School closes at the end of day on Wednesday 20th July (Includes 2 Curriculum Days) |
Curriculum Days
- Wednesday 1st September 2010
- Thursday 21st October 2010
- Friday 22nd October 2010
- Thursday 21st July 2011
- Friday 22nd July 2011
After School Club Information
The Mad Scientist Workshops start on Wednesday in Mrs Wilson’s classroom.
The Y4/5/6 SWFC Football Club sessions start on Friday in the Don Hall.
LETTERS SENT HOME THIS WEEK:
ParentMail has been active this week so please check your emails before requesting copies of any letters sent home. Please ensure your mobile is switched on at all times to receive any emergency texts if you have registered for this service. Copy letters are also available on our website.
| Subject | To |
| Sent by Parentmail and pupil post | |
| English Week | All |
| Sent by pupil post only | |
| Football Fun For All After School Club | Y4/5/6 only |
| Streetdance After School Club | Y5/6 only |
| Basketball Festival | selected Y4 only |
| SAM Learning sessions | Y6 only |
| SAM Learning information | Y5 only |
| Movement Festival at The Octagon | Y3/4BW only |
Click here to see this weeks school dinner menu.
PLEASE NOTE, IF YOUR CHILD IS A VEGETARIAN, THIS NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE SCHOOL KITCHEN. THE MENU FOR THE VEGETARIAN OPTION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE COUMES OFFICE.
HEALTHY LUNCH BAG MENU:
- Monday - Cheese & Tomato
- Tuesday - Tuna and Salad,
- Wednesday - Ham
- Thursday - Cream Cheese and Cucumber,
- Friday - Chicken Salad