Newsletter – 20th January 2017
National Literacy Week
Next week is National Literacy Week, which we will be celebrating at the beginning of the week with a visit from Lancashire Library Services who have planned workshops including poetry, twisted tales and animal stories.
On Tuesday, the Upper Juniors will have a Shakespeare day (more information below) and the Lower Juniors and Infants will have a “Shaun Tan” morning, followed by watching the Roald Dahl classic “The BFG” in the afternoon. The film is a PG certified film, so please do let us know if you’d rather your child NOT watch it.
Mini Macbeth Play in a Day
On Tuesday 24th January two workshop leaders will visit years 5 & 6 and, supported by a pre-written script and some props and costumes, will use workshop style lessons in the morning and afternoon to format a performance which will then be presented to other pupils and parents of those involved at the end of the school day, we hope you can all make it. We are sharing this day with Hornby children too.
Chinese New Year
On Monday 30th January the infants will be celebrating Chinese New Year. We’ll be doing crafts and playing games, as well as sampling some delicious food. We will also be learning the history of the New Year and their customs.
Staffing News
Please find enclosed a letter regarding staffing news.
Juniors
Mrs Wheatley would be very grateful if the junior children could bring in empty pringle crisp tubes please.
Young Voices
If any parents would be interested in a car share to the Young Voices concert in February, please contact Mrs Vanessa Christie on 015242 64879.
Children must travel back on the bus to school, however, if it is more convenient you can meet the bus at Hornby School and collect from there.
There will be more information on the Young Voices concert next Friday.
Bills, Bills, Bills
We still have a few after school club and dinner money invoices outstanding from last term, please find copies enclosed, your quick payment would be greatly appreciated.
In this week’s bag
- After school club invoice (if applicable)
- Dinner money bill (if applicable)
- Morning club invoice (if applicable)
- Staffing letter
Dates for the rest of January
- Tuesday 24th January – Mini Macbeth Play in a Day (Year 5 & 6)
- Monday 30th January – Chinese New Year (infant class)
Looking ahead to February
- Tuesday 7th February – Safer Internet Day
- Wednesday 8th February – 7-a-side Football Tournament
- Friday 10th February – Young Voices
- Friday 17th February – last day of term
- Monday 27th February – school re-opens.