NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK BEGINNING
Monday 1st February 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Thunk this Week is – ‘What if … an aeroplane couldn’t fly?’
Class with the best attendance last week was – Y1CL
Raffle ticket winner last week was – Ethan McDonagh
Well done!
We are looking forward to seeing you at Parents’ Evenings next week – Monday 1st and Wednesday 3rd. The meetings are in the Don Hall for classes in the Don Building and the Coumes Hall for classes in the Coumes Building. Please do not park in the staff car park.
Well done to Mrs Ward’s Hockey players, they did very well in the Hockey Tournament and were a credit to the school. Thank you to Mrs Ward for organising this event.
Well done to the Y5/6 children who took part in the Athletics Festival at the English Institute of Sport – they did very well. Thank you to Miss Lowey for organising the event. Thank you to Mrs Askham and SOS who ensured the ‘Oughtibridge Olympians’ had matching team t-shirts. The children looked fabulous!
The Y5/6 children in MF and MD worked with Miss Lowey throughout last term for their PE sessions. In these lessons the children were learning elements of ‘Street Dance’, the children were thoroughly motivated and engaged in this contemporary style of dance and worked hard to choreograph a routine based on the Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Dance. You can see these dances on the school website via the Educational Activities link. I am sure you will enjoy the children’s performances and agree with me that they did exceptionally well.
Thank you to everyone who attended ‘Footsteps’ on Thursday. Everyone enjoyed the production.
Due to long term illness we currently have a temporary vacancy for a full-time lunchtime supervisor in the infant building. The hours are 11.55 to 12.10 each week day with an hourly pay rate of £6.05 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Linda Hinchliffe in the Coumes Office.
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to be SATs readers and prompters. Miss Firth will be in touch with you after the half term.
This week we have sent out ‘Treasure Chest Appeal’ envelopes on behalf of Heart Research UK. Could we please ask that any envelopes are returned by Monday 8th February.
This week I have sent home a postcard to Ella Broome who has been doing lots of fantastic reading at home and also to Samuel Brook for some excellent writing. Both children are in Miss Mettam’s class.
Thank you to everyone who donated clothes for the last Bags 2 School collection. SOS have received a cheque for £128.
There is a lot of lost property especially in the Don Building. Any unclaimed items will be sent with the next Bags 2 School collection.
We have been advised that there have been a couple of cases of headlice within school. By using wet combing regularly you can pick up infection early, treat immediately and help protect your family.
All the reply slips for Y3 children who are interested in joining in the Playball after school sessions must be returned to school by Monday morning.
All Y3/4 pupils must have their PE kit in school on Monday as they will be enjoying an extra session of PE on Monday afternoon.
A pair of size 6, black shoes in a gold bag have been found. If you think these may be yours please come to the Coumes office.
A couple of our Y6 pupils are involved in organising a drama and performance sessions at Worrall Memorial Hall on Thursdays between 5.30 and 7.00pm. These sessions are open to children aged between 10 and 14. Further information is available by calling 2315468.
After School Club Information
Mr Delaney’s Football Club will not be running due to the Parents’ Evenings.
Both the Monday and Wednesday Playball sessions are cancelled due to the Parents’ Evenings.
Steve Adams Wednesday Football Club will also not be running due to the Parents’ Evenings.
Mrs Stevenson’s Sewing Club will be running as normal.
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 | |
| Sent by pupil post only | |
| Treasure Your Heart envelope | All |
| Readers and Prompters for SATs | All |
| Sheffield Theatres | Y5/6 only |
| Castleton Residential | Y4 only |
| Basketball Final | Selected pupils |
| Maths week – Countback Kid | All |
| Introduction to Computers | All |
| Playball | Y3 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