This Term
This half term seems to have flown by in a haze of snow and inspections! We close today until Monday, 22nd February. There will be work taking place over the holidays to replace windows and panels in key stage 1 and early years. We are also having some exciting outdoor equipment installed for the early years and KS1 children to use to enhance their curriculum.
Have a lovely holiday and we will see you all on 22nd February.
Dates for your diary
Week of 1st March - Parental Consultations –– letters will be sent out in the week after half term.
1st March P D Day
4th March Cross Country, Middlesbrough
9th March France Meeting
19th-22nd March Y5 France
26th March Y1/2 Tweddles Farm Visit
1st April Break up
School Inspection of Anglican Schools
Thank you to parents, governors and school council who all spoke to the inspectors about our ethos, worship and religious education. We are hoping to receive our report over half term. We will send out copies to you all as soon as possible.
Governors
It is with sadness that I have to inform you that John Cole has stepped down from his position as Chair of Governors and will no longer be a member of our governing body. He has been a foundation governor for 26 years and held the position of Chair for 4 years. We would like to thank him greatly for his long, loyal service and dedication to our school. He will be greatly missed. Mr Anderson, our vice Chair, will be acting Chair of Governors until a permanent appointment is made.
Run – Olympic Torch Relay
Well done to our year 6 relay runners who carried the torch on the second leg of its journey to Golden Flatts on Monday. A special well done to Robin Caswell who completed the whole course of approximately 6 miles visiting St Aidan’s, Stranton, Lynnfield, Ward Jackson, Jesmond Road, Brougham and finally Dyke House School.
Eldon Grove Tennis Club
Red Ball INDOOR Junior Coaching and Competition
Wednesday, 17th February 2010 at Brinkburn 6th Form College Sports Hall, Blakelock Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 5PF
10:00 until 11:00, skills for the younger ones, cost £2
11:00 until 1:00, competitions for the more experienced, cost £3.
Please pre book your place now by contacting Kath or Tony on e-mail: tony.evans@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 263666
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Cross Country
Last week a number of our key stage 2 children ran in a town wide cross country race at Summerhill. Our team came 2nd overall, which was a brilliant effort. A number of our children have now been selected to run for the Hartlepool schools’ team and will race against children from other local authorities, in Middlesbrough on the 4th March. They are Kayley Nixon, Yasmin Smith, Rebecca Laking, Emily Scotson-Smith, Sean Weegram, Jack Pounder, Rhys Gustavson, Laura Bunter, Kate Hardy, Emma Bunter, Robin Caswell, Tarren Wager and Ben Watt. We wish them good luck and are very proud of their achievements so far.
Please can they have outdoor kit in school after the holidays so we can train on a lunchtime and on Wednesday, 24th February I will lead a longer training session from 3 to 4 p.m.
Haiti Disaster
Thank you to everyone who supported our non-uniform event today and helped to raise funds totalling £254.51 for the appeal supporting the Haiti Earthquake, which took place exactly one month ago.
School meals
Anyone wishing to pay for the half term 22nd February to 1st April will need to pay £46.20 cheques should be made payable to HBC. Dinner money envelopes are available from the school office.
Home Access computer package
Please contact CAPITA on 03332001004 for further details or to apply for the Home Access Scheme.
Parent Support Advisor
After the half term holidays Mrs Crowe and Miss Lavelle will be taking on an additional roll as Parent Support Advisors. The aim of this is to offer early intervention, support, guidance and advice for parents and carers in partnership with other agencies. Initially they will be available every morning between 8.45 and 8.55 in the school playground for any matters you may wish to discuss. In the near future there will be several activities and opportunities to encourage whole family learning in an informal environment. Details of forthcoming sessions will be circulated via the newsletter and the school website. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Crowe or Miss Lavelle in person by telephone on the school number – 266214. |