CARTERHATCH INFANT SCHOOL
CARTERHATCH INFANT SCHOOL Fortnightly Newsletter Issue 17:
27th
May 2016
Office email: [email protected]
Diary: Parents and Carers’ Meeting – every Friday alternate afternoons and mornings Half Term – Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June Walking Club to Forty Hall – Wednesday 1st June at 10.30 (Meet outside the Infant School) Back to school - Monday 6th June (Juniors closed for staff training, INFANT SCHOOL OPEN) Year 1 trip to Whipsnade Zoo - Tuesday 21st June EU Referendum – Thursday 23rd June (INFANT SCHOOL CLOSED) Reception trip to the seaside - Monday 11th July Inset day – Friday 22nd July (INFANT SCHOOL CLOSED) Future Dates 2016/2017: School reopens – Monday 5th September 2016 Half Term – Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October Winter Break – Thursday 22nd December to Wednesday 4th January 2017 (Staff Training 5th & 6th January) School reopens for children on Monday 9th January 2017 Half Term – Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February Spring Break – Monday 3rd April to Monday 17th April School reopens Tuesday 18th April Half Term – Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June School will be closed for: Staff Training - Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September 2016 Staff Training - Thursday 5th & Friday 6th January 2017 Bank Holiday - Monday 1st May 2017 More dates to follow
Year 2 Orienteering Trip: We really enjoyed our day out at Lea Valley! After a short lesson about how to use a compass and map, we took straight to the meadows course to start our orienteering. Of course there was the wonderful environment to enjoy at the same time. The wild flowers proved to be very popular.
Parents and Carers’ Meeting: Thank you to Caroline who showed us how to use whipped cream to decorate a chocolate fudge cake. This week’s raffle ticket winners were, Ozlem, Erica and Carol. Don’t forget to book your place for the floristry class on the 10th June.
Floristry Class - Friday 10th June at 9.00 (this will incur a small fee and you will need to book a place.) Oral Health Nurse – Friday 17th June at 2.30 all welcome. Each week we will provide refreshments and parents are welcome to bring snacks. Raffle tickets are £1.00 and proceeds are used to fund the demonstrations and buy raffle prizes. If there are any parents who have skills to share please speak to Jeanette or Lynda (in the Junior School.) Dates, Times and Venue 9.30 on 10th June, 24th June, 8th July 2.30 on, 17th June, 1st July Infant School
Book Club: We are currently reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. The next book club meeting has changed to Friday 10th June at 2.30. Feel free to come along to find out about what we do, think and say about the story. Even if you haven’t read or finished the book we would still like to hear from you and you can also help us decide what to read next.
Allergies: Please ensure that you share any allergies or medical needs with school. We would like to remind you that we do not allow nuts in school.
Maths and English: There is still time to enrol for Maths and English for adults. The first class will be on Monday 6th June, 9.00-11.30 and 1.00-3.00 in the Children’s Centre in Autumn Close. You will need a current passport and a National Insurance Number.
Barbecue: With the warmer weather on the way many people enjoy eating outside and this includes barbecuing. Kayra’s dad, Sertac Saffett has shared some recipes for us to try at home. MARINADES FOR SKEWERED MEAT PIECES (soaking the meat overnight in the marinade is best - and if using wooden skewers, soak them in water before use.) For CHICKEN (for 4 chicken breasts, cubed) 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1 blended onion and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon) the juice of half a lemon salt and pepper OR 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of tomato puree For LAMB (1kg cubed) 2 onions, grated 4 crushed bay leaves 2 tablespoons of dried mint salt and pepper HALOUMI CHEESE This is great grilled. Cut into 6 thick pieces, grill both sides lightly, squeeze some lemon over it and eat straight away. MIXED SALAD 1 small lettuce or half a small white cabbage, shredded 3 firm tomatoes, diced half a cucumber, diced 1 small red onion, chopped a bunch of fresh parsley, chopped coarsely a few sprigs of fresh mint SALAD DRESSING 4 tablespoons of olive oil the juice of 1 lemon salt and pepper Mix together all the ingredients. Beat the oil and lemon together, season to taste. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
When barbecuing or grilling food, excess fats drip off meats and cooks away leaving less fat in the food. Vegetables retain more vitamins and minerals. The high heat from the grill seals in moisture and keeps food tender so there’s no need to add oil or butter in the cooking process and you’re less likely to add more sauces or other condiments – thereby reducing calories. Meats retain more riboflavin and thiamine which are essential vitamins.
Local Activities: The Enfield Pageant of Motoring from 10.00 to 4.30 - Saturday 28th May, Sunday 29th May & Monday 30th May Chickenshed, Tales from the Shed – Saturday 28th May Dugdale, The Great Princess Adventure – Sunday 29th May Millfield Theatre, Dogs don’t do Ballet – Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June Forty Hall, Beatrix Potter’s Birthday Party – Thursday 2nd June from 11.00 to 4.00 Capel Manor Gardens, Herts Heavy Horse Show – Sunday 5th June from 10.00 to 5.00 Capel Manor Open Day - Saturday 11th June from 10.00 to 5.30 (free to Enfield residents with proof of address)
Local Parks EN1
Aldersbrook Avenue Recreation Ground, Aldersbrook Avenue, EN1 3JF Playground
Enfield Playing Fields, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3SD Playground and outside gym EN1 4RL
Bulls Cross Field, Bullsmoor Lane, EN1 4RL Bush Hill Park, Lincoln Road, EN1 1PS Playground and Outdoor Gym
Elsinge Golden Jubilee Park, Elsinge Road, EN1 4PG
Playground and Outdoor Gym The Dell, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 4JR
King Georges Field, Delhi Road, EN1 2NB
Hoe Lane Open Space Hoe Lane EN1 4EU Playground
EN3
Soham Road Recreation Ground, Soham Road, EN3 6BW
Playground Albany Park, Hertford Road, EN3 5PA Playground and Outdoor Gym Skateboard park, Football, Multi games unit, Tennis courts
Alma Road Open Space, Alma Road, EN3 7RT
Football pitches Aylands Open Space, Aylands Road, EN3 6TW Playground Football pitches
Durants Park, Hertford Road, EN3 7ED Playground, splash pad and Outdoor Gym Football & small sided football and Tennis
Platts Road Open Space, Platts Road, EN3 5NA Ponders End Recreation Ground, Sedcote Road, EN3 5BE Playground Football & small sided football, jogging trailAdizone fitness apparatus
If your child is unable to attend school please call the school office on 0208 804 6886 or text 07572 135463
27th
May 2016
Office email: [email protected]
Diary: Parents and Carers’ Meeting – every Friday alternate afternoons and mornings Half Term – Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June Walking Club to Forty Hall – Wednesday 1st June at 10.30 (Meet outside the Infant School) Back to school - Monday 6th June (Juniors closed for staff training, INFANT SCHOOL OPEN) Year 1 trip to Whipsnade Zoo - Tuesday 21st June EU Referendum – Thursday 23rd June (INFANT SCHOOL CLOSED) Reception trip to the seaside - Monday 11th July Inset day – Friday 22nd July (INFANT SCHOOL CLOSED) Future Dates 2016/2017: School reopens – Monday 5th September 2016 Half Term – Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October Winter Break – Thursday 22nd December to Wednesday 4th January 2017 (Staff Training 5th & 6th January) School reopens for children on Monday 9th January 2017 Half Term – Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February Spring Break – Monday 3rd April to Monday 17th April School reopens Tuesday 18th April Half Term – Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June School will be closed for: Staff Training - Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September 2016 Staff Training - Thursday 5th & Friday 6th January 2017 Bank Holiday - Monday 1st May 2017 More dates to follow
Year 2 Orienteering Trip: We really enjoyed our day out at Lea Valley! After a short lesson about how to use a compass and map, we took straight to the meadows course to start our orienteering. Of course there was the wonderful environment to enjoy at the same time. The wild flowers proved to be very popular.
Parents and Carers’ Meeting: Thank you to Caroline who showed us how to use whipped cream to decorate a chocolate fudge cake. This week’s raffle ticket winners were, Ozlem, Erica and Carol. Don’t forget to book your place for the floristry class on the 10th June.
Floristry Class - Friday 10th June at 9.00 (this will incur a small fee and you will need to book a place.) Oral Health Nurse – Friday 17th June at 2.30 all welcome. Each week we will provide refreshments and parents are welcome to bring snacks. Raffle tickets are £1.00 and proceeds are used to fund the demonstrations and buy raffle prizes. If there are any parents who have skills to share please speak to Jeanette or Lynda (in the Junior School.) Dates, Times and Venue 9.30 on 10th June, 24th June, 8th July 2.30 on, 17th June, 1st July Infant School
Book Club: We are currently reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. The next book club meeting has changed to Friday 10th June at 2.30. Feel free to come along to find out about what we do, think and say about the story. Even if you haven’t read or finished the book we would still like to hear from you and you can also help us decide what to read next.
Allergies: Please ensure that you share any allergies or medical needs with school. We would like to remind you that we do not allow nuts in school.
Maths and English: There is still time to enrol for Maths and English for adults. The first class will be on Monday 6th June, 9.00-11.30 and 1.00-3.00 in the Children’s Centre in Autumn Close. You will need a current passport and a National Insurance Number.
Barbecue: With the warmer weather on the way many people enjoy eating outside and this includes barbecuing. Kayra’s dad, Sertac Saffett has shared some recipes for us to try at home. MARINADES FOR SKEWERED MEAT PIECES (soaking the meat overnight in the marinade is best - and if using wooden skewers, soak them in water before use.) For CHICKEN (for 4 chicken breasts, cubed) 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1 blended onion and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon) the juice of half a lemon salt and pepper OR 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of tomato puree For LAMB (1kg cubed) 2 onions, grated 4 crushed bay leaves 2 tablespoons of dried mint salt and pepper HALOUMI CHEESE This is great grilled. Cut into 6 thick pieces, grill both sides lightly, squeeze some lemon over it and eat straight away. MIXED SALAD 1 small lettuce or half a small white cabbage, shredded 3 firm tomatoes, diced half a cucumber, diced 1 small red onion, chopped a bunch of fresh parsley, chopped coarsely a few sprigs of fresh mint SALAD DRESSING 4 tablespoons of olive oil the juice of 1 lemon salt and pepper Mix together all the ingredients. Beat the oil and lemon together, season to taste. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
When barbecuing or grilling food, excess fats drip off meats and cooks away leaving less fat in the food. Vegetables retain more vitamins and minerals. The high heat from the grill seals in moisture and keeps food tender so there’s no need to add oil or butter in the cooking process and you’re less likely to add more sauces or other condiments – thereby reducing calories. Meats retain more riboflavin and thiamine which are essential vitamins.
Local Activities: The Enfield Pageant of Motoring from 10.00 to 4.30 - Saturday 28th May, Sunday 29th May & Monday 30th May Chickenshed, Tales from the Shed – Saturday 28th May Dugdale, The Great Princess Adventure – Sunday 29th May Millfield Theatre, Dogs don’t do Ballet – Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June Forty Hall, Beatrix Potter’s Birthday Party – Thursday 2nd June from 11.00 to 4.00 Capel Manor Gardens, Herts Heavy Horse Show – Sunday 5th June from 10.00 to 5.00 Capel Manor Open Day - Saturday 11th June from 10.00 to 5.30 (free to Enfield residents with proof of address)
Local Parks EN1
Aldersbrook Avenue Recreation Ground, Aldersbrook Avenue, EN1 3JF Playground
Enfield Playing Fields, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3SD Playground and outside gym EN1 4RL
Bulls Cross Field, Bullsmoor Lane, EN1 4RL Bush Hill Park, Lincoln Road, EN1 1PS Playground and Outdoor Gym
Elsinge Golden Jubilee Park, Elsinge Road, EN1 4PG
Playground and Outdoor Gym The Dell, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 4JR
King Georges Field, Delhi Road, EN1 2NB
Hoe Lane Open Space Hoe Lane EN1 4EU Playground
EN3
Soham Road Recreation Ground, Soham Road, EN3 6BW
Playground Albany Park, Hertford Road, EN3 5PA Playground and Outdoor Gym Skateboard park, Football, Multi games unit, Tennis courts
Alma Road Open Space, Alma Road, EN3 7RT
Football pitches Aylands Open Space, Aylands Road, EN3 6TW Playground Football pitches
Durants Park, Hertford Road, EN3 7ED Playground, splash pad and Outdoor Gym Football & small sided football and Tennis
Platts Road Open Space, Platts Road, EN3 5NA Ponders End Recreation Ground, Sedcote Road, EN3 5BE Playground Football & small sided football, jogging trailAdizone fitness apparatus
If your child is unable to attend school please call the school office on 0208 804 6886 or text 07572 135463
