29th September 2017

Autumn Term – Edition 4

Nasal Flu Vaccination Years R, 1, 2 3 & 4 – in last week’s Friday bag, you will have received a letter from the NHS Immunisation team. They require you to indicate if you are happy or not for your child to be given the immunisation in school. If we don’t receive the form in time your child may not be able to have the vaccine. Thank you to those already returned, please can the last few remaining be handed in by Monday.

Nick Barron Golf Club – the Golf Professional from Bentham Golf Club, will be starting his popular after school club again on Wednesday at 3.15pm. The club will be for junior children only. School will be funding this club so there is no charge for it. There’s still space if you’d like to attend, please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter.

Walk to School Breakfast Trek – our first “Walk to School” of this school year will be next Friday at 8.20am from Cowan Bridge Village Hall. Those taking part will be rewarded with crumpets and orange juice. Please would all parents be aware that the “Walk to School” will only work if enough parents are willing to walk up to school with us.

Harvest Activity Day – this year’s harvest activity morning will take place on Thursday 5th October. The theme this year is “Trees” which links it nicely to the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal as this year they are raising money for Tree Aid and Christian Aid. We’re on the hunt for cardboard tubes / kitchen roll inserts, if any parents can help by sending some in, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Parents and carers are warmly welcome to attend our Harvest tea at 2.45pm where you can enjoy a tea / coffee and some of the baking made as part of harvest day, a donation of £1 would be greatly received to go towards the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal.

Parents Evening – the first parents evening of this school year is on Wednesday 11th October from 3.30-6.00pm. The appointment sheets will be displayed on the notice board next to the school office from Monday and parents are invited to come into school and indicate their preferred time and date. Parents can telephone the office to reserve their appointments if they can’t make it into school. We are altering the format slightly for this terms parents meeting, please find enclosed a letter with more information.
The school nurse will be available from 3.30pm- 4.30pm for any parent wishing to discuss their child’s health. No appointment is necessary for this.

School Photographs – all the children had their photographs taken last week; the proofs are enclosed in this week’s Friday Bag. Orders can be placed online this year by visiting www.picturemailorder.co.uk and using the username and password on your proof. You can, if you wish still order through school, but will have to send cash with the order not cheques. All orders either online or through school need to be received by Friday 13th October at the very latest.

Seasonal Sickness – it’s that time again for coughs, colds, flu and outbreaks of norovirus, which impacts on us all, and not in a good way! We are therefore reminding you all of the importance of being vigilant for diarrhoea and vomiting (D & V) episodes/outbreaks. Thorough hand washing with liquid soap and water is the most effective preventative measure, however, in the event of infection, children with D & V should not return to school until they have been symptom free for 48 hours. There is infection control guidance in the parent advice section of the website.

Office Hours – the office hours are changing slightly, my hours will be Monday & Tuesday 8am – 3.30pm, Thursday 8.45am – 3.30pm and Friday 8.45am– 3.00pm. Please feel free to call into the office anytime during these hours or give me a call/email if there is anything I can do to help. Thank you.

PTFA Film Night – the PTFA have arranged a film night for Friday 13th October (film tbc) from 3.15pm. Tickets are £2.00 and include a hotdog and juice. The tuck shop will also be open selling sweets and popcorn (bags of 20p & 50p). Please complete the slip at the bottom of the newsletter if your child would like to attend, please also indicate whether you will be in attendance.

Parent / Carers Night Out – a night out has been arranged at the Indian in Kirkby Lonsdale for Saturday 14th October. If you are interested please let Amanda Park (07795807564) or Rachel O’Reilly know as soon as possible.

Bag2School – the Bag2School collection has been arranged for Monday 16th October, the bags haven’t arrived yet, but just a reminder to donate any unwanted items. They accept good quality adult and children’s clothing, paired shoes, hats, bags, belts, ties and soft toys. No bedding, curtains, towels or bric-a-brac please. Bags should be brought into school before 9am on Monday 16th October.
The last collection raised £68.00, let’s see if we can beat it!

Light Party – on Tuesday 31st October, there will be a Light Party at Fraser Hall, Cowan Bridge from 4pm – 6pm. The party will be run by Lauren Platt, the new Church of England youth worker. Children and families are very welcome to come and have fun, do crafts and play games and lots more while learning about Jesus being the light. For more information, or to let her know you will be attending, please contact lauren@theplattfamily.org or 07875311938.