13.10.2023

We have had a busy week in school. On Tuesday morning children in school all had their individual and sibling photographs taken. Proofs are coming home with children today. We are strongly encouraging any parents who wish to order to do this online by Friday 27th October.
It was lovely to welcome so many parents into school on Wednesday for Parent Meetings. We hope you all enjoyed looking through your children’s work. Teachers really do value this time to catch up with parents, but please remember if at any other time you would like to speak to a teacher about your child/ren you can arrange a mutually convenient appointment for after school.

REMINDER: Year 5 & 6 Residential – last week a letter was attached to the newsletter email regarding the upcoming residential trip to Edinburgh.  Please complete the form on the back of the letter and return with your deposit as soon as possible.  We appreciate that the trip may seem a while away but we need to confirm numbers and begin payment plans soon.

Infants Outdoor Education Day – all our infant children will be taking part in an outdoor education day at Borwick Hall Education Centre on Monday – a full information sheet is attached.  Children will need to come to school with a packed lunch dressed in appropriate clothing for the weather, with a spare change of clothes and a towel in their rucksack.

KS1 Athletics – a group of eight KS1 children have been invited to take part in an athletics event at Carnforth High School, with our cluster of schools. An information sheet is attached for those children who expressed an interest in taking part. Please not children will need their PE kit and a packed lunch.

Christmas Card Fundraiser – children have been busy in school this week designing their Christmas Cards which has always proved a great fundraiser for school. Parents are invited in to school at the end of the day next Wednesday to have a look at their child/rens designs and order if you wish. Proofs need to be sent off prior to the half term break. A pricing list is attached.  

CANCELLED: Maths Curriculum Information Meeting – with apologies to the three families who responded, the maths information evening has been cancelled due to little uptake.  

Footwear – to clear up any confusion, we just thought we would be clear with the footwear expectations in school. On a daily basis, children need a pair of black school shoes, to wear in and around school, and then a pair of weather appropriate outdoor shoes/trainers/wellies which can get wet / mucky in and around the playground and field. All children should also have a pair of trainers or pumps for PE, which should remain in their PE kit at all times. Please ensure all children have these going forward.

REMINDER: School Admissions September 2024 – Lancashire County Councils online application system is now open for applications for 2024 – www.lancashire.gov.uk (search “school admissions”) The closing date for applications is:

If you live in either North Yorkshire or Cumbria, you will need to apply for secondary or primary school places via their website.

Harvest Appeal – thank you for all your Harvest food donations, Mr Stafford-Roberts delivered them to Kirkby Lonsdale Community Cupboard yesterday who were very grateful.
The Community Cupboard exists to help those in Kirkby Lonsdale and our area who are experiencing the negative effects of rising living costs. We understand that food poverty affects people in different ways, including those looking for work, in full time work, with extra mouths to feed, facing legal costs, or a variety of different reasons. We are here to lend a hand for as long as you need us, without judgement. For further information please visit: https://klcommunity.co.uk/community-cupboard/

PTFA News –
Tuck Shop – end of term sweet treats – 50p bags of sweets will be available from the PTFA tuck shop at the end of the school day on Thursday 19th October.
‘Back 2 School’ Party – Fraser Hall, Cowan Bridge – Friday 3rd November 3.30pm-5.30pm.
£5.00 per child, including food, drink and face painting / glitter tattoos. Other items will be available on the night – glow sticks – 10p each, tuck shop – 50p & guess how many sweets in the jar – £1.
All proceeds go to the PTFA.
Please could we ask for payment to be sent to the school office by Thursday 19th October so we can plan numbers and get organised. Thank you in advance.
Autumn 200 Square – each square is £1 and the winner will win £100!! (or 50% of the number of squares sold) and the other £100/50% will go into PTFA funds!
Please speak to Rachael Booth or send money to the school office in a clearly marked envelope and we will pass it on to the PTFA.

Coming up this week