Week ended 19.05.17
CHILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Head Lice advice– right click on the hyper link to open it –you will be
directed to the website below.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Head-
lice/Pages/Treatment.aspx
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside…
On Wednesday 10th May, Reception had a wonderful
day out at Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth.
Once there, we explored the various tanks filled with
lots of different types of fish; it was great to hear the
children talking about the different fish that we had
been learning about and using the correct names for
them. We had a rock pool talk with a member of staff
who let the children (and willing staff) have a feel of
different sea creatures.
From there, we had lunch - which the children were
just as excited about - and then headed over to
Tynemouth beach. The children loved being on the
beach and we were very grateful that the sunshine
kept shining the whole day for us. The children would
have gladly stayed on the beach the whole afternoon,
but sadly we had to get back on the bus ready for our
return trip back to school.
The bus journey home was very quiet as you can
imagine - apart from the snoring! The majority of the
children fell asleep with big smiles on their faces and
shoes full of sand.
What a fantastic day was had by all staff and
children… they were a real credit to themselves and
the school. We would also like to say a big thank you to
our helpers who gave up their time to come with us
and help make this day possible.
Mrs Cornwell and Miss Carter
Fun in the sun…………………
Girls Football
On Thursday 11th
May, the Girls’ Football Team played
the second round of the Girls’ Football League at
Greenfield. In our first match, the other team started off
really well and scored two goals past us. We played really
well, however, and forced them to concede a free kick
because their goal keeper hand-balled it outside of the
box. Chloe took the free kick, sending it into the box for
Kate to strike the ball into the back of the net! In our
second match, we had lots of chances but unfortunately
didn’t manage to score. The game finished 0-0. See next
week’s newsletter for the report on our final round and
the Girls’ Football Cup. Reporter: Darcy (Year 6)
On Friday 12 May, Nursery took part in
Peppa Pig's Muddy Puddle Walk for Save
the Children and raised £80! A huge amount
of money that will make an enormous
difference to many children around the
world.
Dressed in our wellies and coats we took off
around the school and over the field on our
walk but unfortunately no puddles were
found. This however did not stop us making
our own paper puddles indoors and using
the hosepipe to create many muddy puddles
in our Nursery yard.
We also ate mud cakes (brownies), created
mud pies in the mud kitchen and just
generally had a marvellous muddy day!
So a massive muddy thank you to everyone
who donated and gave their support - make
sure you give yourselves a big muddy pat on
the back! Mrs Harrap
This week’s winner is:
Giant’s Causeway with 100%
Well done!
Class Star of the
Week
Reader of the
Week
Citizen of the
week
Morning Nursery Taylor En Riley
Afternoon Nursery Tobias Xavier Isla
Reception – Ben Nevis Riley Ethan Katelyn
Reception – Snowdonia Brooke Kai Ruby
Year 1 – Cotswolds Leon L Jackson Rebecca
Year 1 – Pennines Layla Scarlet S Jenson
Year 2 – Lake Windermere Freyja Zak Harry F
Year 2 – Scafell Pike Hope Alfie Zara
Year 3 – Hadrian’s Wall Lexie Jake Leigha
Year 3 – Stonehenge Ferne Millie Josh
Year 4 – White Cliffs of Dover Carly Thomas Rebecca
Year 4 – Lindisfarne Lewis Lula Katie G
Year 5 – Dartmoor Taylor Holly Daisy
Year 6 – Giant’s Causeway Max Macey Joshua
Years 6 – Loch Ness Ciena Marley Calum
Year 1 Charlie
Year 2 Jimmy
Year 3 Lottie
Year 4 Marcus
Year 5 Leon
Year 6 Eve
Year 1 Maysie
Year 2 Alex
Year 3 Millie
Year 4 Ethan
Year 5 Olivia
Year 6 Rebecca
Lunch Time Awards
Dining Hall Award
Playground Award
Mr Wise our Music
Teacher:
• He is a life long
Chelsea fan!!
• Has served in the
armed forces
• Has 2 sons
• His favourite food
is Spaghetti
Bolognese (with
garlic bread)
www.chilton.durham.sch.uk e-mail [email protected] Tel: 01388 720255/721619
and finally…… Having had good attendance for the last few years, I am afraid to say that our school attendance figures
have slipped of late. Our current attendance for the whole school for 2016-17 is 95.95% (below national
expectation of 96%) - however, in the last few weeks, the whole-school weekly attendance has been as low
as 89.74% this week and 94.21% last week! This has primarily been due to temperatures/chicken pox and
holidays being taken. We really appreciate the support of our parents in ensuring that our children attend
school as fully as possible; good attendance will help your children do well in school, college and - later in
life - at work.
Did you know that:- • Your children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of school days or about 18 days. That can
be just one day every two weeks - and that can happen before you know it. • It doesn’t matter if these absences are authorised or unauthorised. They all represent lost time in the
classroom and a lost opportunity to learn. • Attendance matters as early as Nursery. Studies show many children who miss too many days in
Nursery and Reception can struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering
reading to the expected level by the end of Year 2. • Pre-school is a great time to start building a habit of good attendance. Studies show that poor
attendance in preschool can predict absenteeism in later grades. • Too many absent students can affect the whole classroom, slowing down the learning rate for ALL the
children in the class.
Families can make a real difference.
Please avoid taking extended holidays that require your children to miss school.
Where possible, please arrange doctor’s/dentist appointments before or after school.
And remember - you can turn to the school for help. Schools offer services for the whole family.
Very best wishes
Mrs A. Pybus-Coates
Headteacher