14th October 2016
Newfield News 14th October 2016 Dear Parents/Carers Thank you for all your support last week. We are pleased that School routines returned back to normal so quickly and are all busy completing learning and activities that are scheduled up to Half Term. Attendance – Please ensure you call the School Office, first thing, if your child is going to be off school that day, so that we can record on the School Register. We will be sending out letters after Half Term to parents/carers where child’s attendance has fallen below 90% this term. We are pleased to let you know that out Catering Team have been nominated for the ‘LACA West Midlands Catering Team of the Year 2016’. They will be attending a Gala Dinner and Awards tonight at the Chateau Impney. We wish them luck. World Food Week - W/c 17th October we are supporting the World Food Programme during World Food Week from 17th – 21st October. We will be backing their project, which aims to provide free school meals for less fortunate school children in Kenya. The Catering Team will be putting on a menu of ‘international’ dishes throughout the week to show students the different tastes and cultures that are key to the countries across the globe that the World Food Programme supports. We have attached a copy of the menu for your information. Notice from Halesowen Neighbourhood Policing Team - West Midlands Police would like to request your support in promoting respect and consideration for others during Halloween and Bonfire Night. Most issues reported often relate to firework misuse and trick or treating pranks, and they appreciate your co-operation in helping to promote positive messages at this time of year to help keep yourself and others, especially the elderly, safe. The Halesowen Community Police will be hosting an assembly after Half Term to talk about fire safety and Bonfire Night. Primary Admissions 2017/18 - Don’t forget closing date for primary admissions for 2017/18 is on 15th January 2017. If you know of anyone with a child due to start school September 2017, please ask them to give us a call to arrange an individual visit. Year 6 parents please note closing date for secondary admissions for 2017/18 is 31st October 2016, please ensure you have completed your application. Do you have an afternoon spare a week? Do you like the outdoors? If you are interested in volunteering at Forest School at Newfield Park, please contact the Office. e-safety awareness for parents – we will be hosting e-safety awareness sessions after half term. Full details to follow separately. Kind regards Angela Mander Thunk for the day - Does lined paper weigh more than plain paper?
Dates for Your Diary
Mon 17th Oct Yr2 Fire Station visit Reception red group workshop 2.15-3.15pm Tues 18th Oct Rec Sycamore trip Wed 19th Oct Yr6 Girls science day at Wolvs University Thurs 20th Oct 6MS Class Assembly Yr 4 Fire Safety PA Bottle Day – non-uniform Reception blue group workshop 2.15-3.15pm Fri 21st Oct INSET – school closed Mon 24th–Fri 28th Oct Half Term Thurs 3rd Nov Apple pressing Yrs 2&4 Mon 7th Nov Parents evening 3.30pm5.30pm Wed 9th Nov Parents evening 5.30pm-7.30pm PA Craft Fair 6.30-8pm Thurs 10th Nov Yr 6 Dudley Museum Fri 11th Nov PA Tombola Day – non-uniform Thurs 17th Nov 6R Class Assembly Thurs 24th Nov 5R Class Assembly Fri 2nd Dec PA Christmas Fayre Thurs 8th Dec 5S Class Assembly
Term Dates for 2016
ATTENDANCE rd th 3 – 14 October 2016 RB RL RRY 1B 1D 2P 2H 3G
94.65 95.73 96.30 98.02 94.87 99.00 98.51 97.09
3H 4C 4J 5R 5S 6R 6MS
95.57 98.71 94.25 98.12 97.03 97.52 97.31
96.86
Well Done 2P ! All absences are recorded and followed up. Please call us to let us know when your child is absent Before 9.30am on the day of absence!
Autumn Term 2016 Term Starts: Wednesday, 7th September Half Term: Monday, 24th Oct – Friday, 28th October Term Ends: Friday, 16th December Spring Term 2017 Term Starts: Tuesday, 3rd January Half Term: Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th February Term Ends: Friday, 7th April Summer Term 2017 Term Starts: Monday, 24th April Half Term: Monday, 29th May – Friday, 2nd June Term Ends: Tuesday, 25th July INSET DAYS Monday, 5th & Tuesday, 6th September 2016 Friday, 21st October 2016 Tuesday, 3rd January 2017 Friday, 26th May 2017
Positive Parenting or How to be a parent and stay sane! Every Tuesday from 9-11am In the School Hall All ages welcome birth to school Only £1 per session, pay on the day Lots of toys and craft activities Tea/coffee for adults Halesowen Dance Academy Lutley Community Centre St Kenelm’s CE Primary School Romsley Scout Hut Ballet, Tap, Modern Dance Street Dance Contemporary Dance GCSE Dance Pre-school Classes Adult Tap [email protected] MA BA (Hons) Qualified Teacher Status L.N.A.T.D. 07855 134062 / 0121 550 3805 www.halesowendanceacademy.co.uk Find us on Facebook halesowendanceacademy
We would like to offer a 6 week parenting programme. We will look at the highs and lows of parenting in a relaxed and enjoyable manner, whilst covering the following areas: What children really need How to build confidence and self esteem Setting boundaries (who’s in charge?) Keeping safe Problem solving Other subjects chosen by you If you are interested, please contact Mrs Dempsey or let the School Office know, and we will organise some sessions with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Dates for Your Diary
Mon 17th Oct Yr2 Fire Station visit Reception red group workshop 2.15-3.15pm Tues 18th Oct Rec Sycamore trip Wed 19th Oct Yr6 Girls science day at Wolvs University Thurs 20th Oct 6MS Class Assembly Yr 4 Fire Safety PA Bottle Day – non-uniform Reception blue group workshop 2.15-3.15pm Fri 21st Oct INSET – school closed Mon 24th–Fri 28th Oct Half Term Thurs 3rd Nov Apple pressing Yrs 2&4 Mon 7th Nov Parents evening 3.30pm5.30pm Wed 9th Nov Parents evening 5.30pm-7.30pm PA Craft Fair 6.30-8pm Thurs 10th Nov Yr 6 Dudley Museum Fri 11th Nov PA Tombola Day – non-uniform Thurs 17th Nov 6R Class Assembly Thurs 24th Nov 5R Class Assembly Fri 2nd Dec PA Christmas Fayre Thurs 8th Dec 5S Class Assembly
Term Dates for 2016
ATTENDANCE rd th 3 – 14 October 2016 RB RL RRY 1B 1D 2P 2H 3G
94.65 95.73 96.30 98.02 94.87 99.00 98.51 97.09
3H 4C 4J 5R 5S 6R 6MS
95.57 98.71 94.25 98.12 97.03 97.52 97.31
96.86
Well Done 2P ! All absences are recorded and followed up. Please call us to let us know when your child is absent Before 9.30am on the day of absence!
Autumn Term 2016 Term Starts: Wednesday, 7th September Half Term: Monday, 24th Oct – Friday, 28th October Term Ends: Friday, 16th December Spring Term 2017 Term Starts: Tuesday, 3rd January Half Term: Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th February Term Ends: Friday, 7th April Summer Term 2017 Term Starts: Monday, 24th April Half Term: Monday, 29th May – Friday, 2nd June Term Ends: Tuesday, 25th July INSET DAYS Monday, 5th & Tuesday, 6th September 2016 Friday, 21st October 2016 Tuesday, 3rd January 2017 Friday, 26th May 2017
Positive Parenting or How to be a parent and stay sane! Every Tuesday from 9-11am In the School Hall All ages welcome birth to school Only £1 per session, pay on the day Lots of toys and craft activities Tea/coffee for adults Halesowen Dance Academy Lutley Community Centre St Kenelm’s CE Primary School Romsley Scout Hut Ballet, Tap, Modern Dance Street Dance Contemporary Dance GCSE Dance Pre-school Classes Adult Tap [email protected] MA BA (Hons) Qualified Teacher Status L.N.A.T.D. 07855 134062 / 0121 550 3805 www.halesowendanceacademy.co.uk Find us on Facebook halesowendanceacademy
We would like to offer a 6 week parenting programme. We will look at the highs and lows of parenting in a relaxed and enjoyable manner, whilst covering the following areas: What children really need How to build confidence and self esteem Setting boundaries (who’s in charge?) Keeping safe Problem solving Other subjects chosen by you If you are interested, please contact Mrs Dempsey or let the School Office know, and we will organise some sessions with tea, coffee and biscuits.
