12th October 2018
The infants enjoyed their visit to Hornby Castle on Monday, we got a little taste of the bread they’d baked in the afternoon and it was lovely! Many thanks go out to Mrs Auger, Mrs Franklin and Mrs Wrennall for helping us transport the children, as well as everyone else who volunteered – we really do appreciate it. We still have a high backed booster seat left in school; please let us know if this is yours.
The KS2 enrichment day on Tuesday was a huge success, the children enjoyed their workshops and some lovely work was produced. Well done all.
Thank you to all those parents who attended the parents meeting on Wednesday. Please remember if at any other time you would like to speak to a teacher about your child you can arrange a mutually convenient appointment for after school.
Next week we are looking forward to our first walk to school, the PTFA film night and the half term holidays!
Young Voices – 14th February 2019 – more information about the Young Voices Concert was included in last weeks Friday bag. We appreciate that February 2019 seems like a long time away but we are being driven by the organisers deadlines as it is a very popular event. Please do reply regarding audience tickets and t-shirts as soon as you can (including payment where necessary). More information can be found on their website http://www.youngvoices.co.uk
Home – School Agreement – enclosed in this week’s Friday bag is our annual Home-School Agreement, which we are legally bound, by the government, to agree with parents. Both the school governors and the school council review this agreement. Please discuss the agreement with your child at the level you feel they will understand, sign and return to school.
Walk to School Breakfast Trek – our first “Walk to School” of this academic year is on Monday at 8.20am from Cowan Bridge Village Hall. Those taking part will be rewarded with a lovely breakfast.
After School Clubs –
Film Club – Mrs Mather’s ever-popular Film Club will be back after half term, starting on Monday 29th October from 3.15pm – 4.15pm. The cost is £1 per week (£7 for the half term). If your child wishes to attend, please sign the consent form at the bottom of the newsletter and return to us by Monday please. Please note there will be no film club on the last Monday before Christmas (17th December).
Craft Club – Mrs Stalker’s craft club will be starting on Wednesday 31st October from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. This club is now full, with a waiting list so if you have requested your child/ren take part but haven’t paid yet, please send in payment ASAP (£12). Thank you.
Games Club – Mrs Lawson still has availability at her after school games club on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, please contact her on 07812503114 to book. This will be continuing after half term.
Tower Wood – we will be once again be visiting Tower Wood Outdoor Centre, along with children from Hornby St. Margaret’s. The infant children will go on Thursday 1st November and junior children will be going on Friday 2nd November. This activity centre on the shores of Lake Windermere offers a wide range of both land and water based activities, perfect for a day’s adventure! There will be no charge for these trips, school will be covering the cost of both transport and instructors. Children should wear their own warm clothes, outdoor shoes or boots and will need a waterproof coat. Waterproof trousers would also be useful if they have them. They will require a packed lunch on the day they are going. We have a full day planned and will not be back at school until about 5.15pm on each day. An information sheet regarding these trips is included. Should anyone have any concerns or queries about these trips please speak to Mr Stafford-Roberts.
Infant Baking Classes – will resume on Monday 29th October starting with Charlie & Zara. The infants will be cooking in pairs, on a rota basis, on Monday mornings. The bake this half term will be Mince Pies, and in this week’s bag, you will find a letter with full details and ingredients.
PTFA Film Night – the PTFA have arranged a film night for Thursday 18th from 3.15pm. Tickets are £2.00 (payable in advance please) and includes a sausage hotdog and juice. The tuck shop will also be open selling popcorn and sweets (bags of 20p & 50p). Please complete the slip at the bottom of the newsletter if your child would like to attend.
Bag2School – many thanks to all who sent bags in, we managed to raise just over £40.
PTFA Christmas Fair – we are in the process of planning and getting ideas together to host a Christmas Fair on 25th November from 2pm-5pm at Burton in Lonsdale Village Hall. This will only work if we have enough support from families, be this volunteering on the day, helping in the planning process and bringing family & friends along on the day. Thank you in anticipation.
Governors – we are actively seeking new governors to join our board – do you know anyone? Ideally, we are looking for non-parental governors, to compliment and work alongside the board we currently have. If you have any family members or friends who may be interested in joining the board, please send them our way. Thank you.
Boxes of Hope – in your Friday bags you will find a leaflet about the Boxes of Hope Cumbria Charity who run a shoebox appeal supporting children in Romania. We would really appreciate you joining with us to support this charity and have organised a collection from Hornby St Margaret’s School. Please note that this means all shoeboxes must be here at Leck ready for collection by Wednesday 31st October, this will enable us to deliver them to Hornby in time. Thank you.
Bishop’s Bible Treasure Challenge – junior children will find enclosed a Bishop’s challenge sheet, please complete and return the slip by next Thursday (18th) if your child/ren would like to continually participate in the challenge, which will run through to May 2019.