October Newsletter A message from the Head Teacher I would like to give you further information regarding this term’s events. Consultation Evenings Parents consultation meetings this term will be held on the following dates:- Monday 9 th November – 3.20pm – 6.00pm Tuesday 10 th November – 3.20pm – 6.00pm Harvest Festival – Year 3/4 We would like to invite parents of Year 3/4 to come to our Harvest Festival on Thursday 22 nd October at 9.15am. All donations of food (tinned food, vegetables and packet food) will go to the People’s Kitchen, Bath Lane, Newcastle, to support homeless people. Donations are welcomed into the school from 12 th October. Article 29 Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. Year 6 SATs Examinations The end of KS2 SATs examinations and phonics test for Year 1 will take place during the week Monday 9 th May to Friday 13 th May 2016 and the week commencing 13 th June, respectively. May I remind parents that it is essential that all Year 6 and Year 1 pupils attend on Diary Dates October ‘ Bike it Breakfast’ Friday 16 th October Curriculum Evenings Monday 12 th Year 1 - 3.30pm – 4.15pm Year 2 - 4.30pm – 5.15pm Tuesday 13 th Years 3/4 - 3.30pm – 4.15pm Years 5 and 6 – 4.30pm - 5.15pm Harvest Festival Thursday 22 nd 9.15am November Consultation Evenings Monday 9 th Tuesday 10 th June 2016
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October NewsletterA message from the Head Teacher
I would like to give you further information regarding this term’s events.
Consultation Evenings
Parents consultation meetings this term will be held on the following dates:-
Monday 9th November – 3.20pm – 6.00pmTuesday 10th November – 3.20pm – 6.00pm
Harvest Festival – Year 3/4
We would like to invite parents of Year 3/4 to come to our Harvest Festival on Thursday 22nd October at 9.15am. All donations of food (tinned food, vegetables and packet food) will go to the People’s Kitchen, Bath Lane, Newcastle, to support homeless people. Donations are welcomed into the school from 12th October.
Article 29
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full.
Year 6 SATs Examinations
The end of KS2 SATs examinations and phonics test for Year 1 will take place during the week Monday 9th May to Friday 13th May 2016 and the week commencing 13th June, respectively. May I remind parents that it is essential that all Year 6 and Year 1 pupils attend on these dates.
‘Bike it Breakfast’ – Friday 16 th October
Ben Tweedie is arranging ‘Bike it Breakfast’ on Friday 16th October 2015. Parents and pupils who cycle to school on this date will receive a free breakfast! Contact the school if your child has allergies.
Diary Dates
October
‘ Bike it Breakfast’
Friday 16th October
Curriculum Evenings
Monday 12th
Year 1 - 3.30pm – 4.15pm
Year 2 - 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday 13th
Years 3/4 - 3.30pm – 4.15pm
Years 5 and 6 – 4.30pm -5.15pm
Harvest Festival
Thursday 22nd 9.15am
November
Consultation Evenings
Monday 9th
Tuesday 10th
June 2016
Kingswood
Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th
May I remind pupils not to ride their cycles on the school grounds for health and safety reasons. Thanks for your support in this matter.
Article 24
Every child has the right to the best possible health.
Medical Advice
Please could you inform a member of staff if your child’s medical needs change.
All medication, that is to be taken four times a day, must be prescribed by the doctor. Can you please ensure that the prescription has a label on. A form must be completed and signed.
If your child is allergic to plasters or you do not wish for us to use them, please contact the school or inform a member of staff.
Please ensure all medication which may be needed in school is returned after the holidays.
Please be aware, we do have children with nut allergies, so please refrain from sending nuts with your child to school.
Thank you for your support with this matter.
Curriculum Evenings for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3/4, Year 5 and Year 6
Curriculum evenings have been arranged for KS1 and KS2 parents in October.
Please complete the slip below if you wish to attend.
Holiday Dates
Autumn Term
Wednesday 2nd September –Friday 18th December 2015.
Spring Term
Tuesday 5th January 2016 –Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Summer Term
Monday 11th April 2016 – Tuesday 19th July 2016
Half Term Holidays
23rd(INSET day) – 30th October 2015
15th – 19th February 2016
20th May – 3rd June 2016(incl 1 bank holiday -30th May 2016)
Inset days are going to be held on Friday 23rd October 2015 (error in the September newsletter) and Monday 4th January 2016.
Important Information for parents about taking photographs and videos
Under the Data Protection Act (1998), parents are entitled to take photographs/videos of their own children at school events.
We would like to kindly remind parents that they will need to obtain permission (from parents/carers) to include any other children in photographs or video if they intend to upload these on social networking sites such as Facebook.
Curriculum Evenings
Name of Child ………………………………………………………………………………………. Class …………….
Monday 12th October – Curriculum Evening for Year 1 at 3.30pm – 4.15pm
Monday 12th October – Curriculum Evening for Year 2 at 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday 13th October – Curriculum Evening for Years 3/4 3.30pm – 4.15pm
Tuesday 13th October – Curriculum Evening for Year 5 and Year 6 – 4.30pm – 5.15pm
Signed ………………………………………………………………………………… Date…………………………………………. Parent/Guardian
Christmas Concert dates and Christmas Parties
The annual Christmas Concerts will be held on the following dates;
Foundation Stage - Friday 4th December at 2pm(Nursery and Reception)
KS1 (Year 1/2) - Thursday 10th December at 9.30am
KS2 (Year 3/4) - Carol Service on Wednesday 9th Decemberat 9.30am/Church Visit – Tuesday 15th December
at 1.30pm
KS2 (Year 5) - Tuesday 8th December at 1.30pm
KS2 (Year 6) - Tuesday 8th December at 6pm
For the evening performance for year 5 and 6, we ask that all pupils return to school by 5.30pm
Seats will be limited
The Christmas Parties will be held on these dates;
KS1 (Year 1 and 2) - Friday 11th December at 1.15pm - 3.10pm
Reception - Thursday 17th December at 1.15pm-3.10pm
Nursery - Wednesday 16th December 9am and 12.40pm
KS2 (Year 3 and 4) - Monday 14th December at 1.15pm- 3.20pm
KS2 (Year 5 and 6) - Tuesday 15th December at 1.15pm- 3.30pm
Children in Need - Friday 13th November
We are celebrating Children in Need Day on Friday 13th November. This is a non- uniform day and children can make a donation to Children in Need.
Operation Christmas Child
Pupils will be asked to bring a shoebox to school, filled with items which will be of use to a child from Eastern Europe.
We have asked for our boxes to be collected on Monday 16th November. If you wish to participate, please return all boxes by this date. All boxes will be checked before being sent to Europe.
Further details will follow.
Christmas Dinner
The school Christmas dinner will take place on Thursday 10th December. Please return the slip below if you want your child to have a Christmas dinner whether they are entitled to the universal infant free meal or not.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Christmas Dinner Order Form
Thursday 10 th December
Please complete and return this form even if your child normally stays for a school dinner.
Child’s Name ………………………………………………… Class ………..
Yes, my child would like to stay for dinners on 10.12.2015
No, my child will be having a packed lunch on 10.12.2015
I enclose my payment of £2.00 (only if your child pays for their school meal).
Please note that there will be no alternative meal to the Christmas Dinner.
Dietary Requirements
e.g. Vegetarian ……………………………………………………………………………..
Allergies ………………………………………………………………………………
Welcome Back Cake Day – 18th September 2015Many thanks to all who attended the Welcome Back Cake Day. A grand total of £209 was raised, which will go towards funding special projects for the school. Well done to all and extra thanks to all who volunteered to help on the day.
Rowlands Gill Primary SchoolParent Teachers Association (PTA)
News – Oct 2015
Our
PTA 50:50 Lottery
For as little as £1 per month you can enter our monthly prize draw. Money raised is split between the PTA charity and the monthly prize. Info contact: Carol [email protected] . Send a cheque or set up a bank transfer.
Cheques to: “Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery” (mark the envelope PTA 50:50 Club) Bank Transfer: Beneficiary: Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery Acc: 53588760 SC: 30-93-71
DATES FOR THE DIARY
DATE TIME EVENT22ND October 2015 2.30pm Halloween Disco28th November 2015 10am – 12.30pm Christmas Fayre
We are a charitable organisation (charity no. 1050183)run wholly by volunteers, comprising parents and grandparents of the pupils at RGPS. Through partnership with the school we aim to enhance our children’s
school experience by organising After School Clubs and Events and through funding special projects.
