friday 11th november 2016
FRESHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL Weekly Newsletter Friday 11th November 2016 Dear Parents, “The best classroom is roofed only by the sky” (McMillan) What a great week we have had, putting our growth mindset work and our School Values into action. “This week was great, I’ve seen animals I have never seen
before, like a baby monkey and a giant lizard.” Owen (Y2) “Working together means sharing
ideas and our shelter was much better as a result of this.” Holly (Y6) “Sometimes experiencing things is more enjoyable and it makes it much easier to know what to write afterwards.” Monica (Y6) “I managed to stroke the snake’s scaly body, I am going to touch its head next time.” Cody (Y2)
“I loved making the den and collecting the leaves and sticks.” Franek (Reception) “It was so exciting to make a pretend Great Fire of London…. with a real fire!” Abigail (Y1)
“This is the best week I have ever had in school!” Victoria (Y4)
Sometimes the children say it best!
Mrs Ward (Head teacher) www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Reminders for next week: Tuesday 15th November: Thursday 17th November: Friday 18th November:
Additional Strings lessons (see details below). 9 am Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum (see details below). 1.15 pm Class 7 coffee afternoon. Children in Need (see details below).
Attendance: The adjacent graph shows the attendance for last week. The target for the whole school is 100%, we achieved 94.9%; a number of children were off School with a vomiting bug last week which goes some way to explaining the lower than average attendance. We wish the children a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Class 7 who achieved 100%. Mrs Ward
CLASS 7
100 97.7
CLASS 6 CLASS 5
97
CLASS 4
97.4 93.5
CLASS 3
CLASS 2
87.3
CLASS 1
95.3
RECEPTION
94
80
85
90
95
Google Expeditions: Imagine exploring a coral reef or the surface of Mars in an afternoon. Next Wednesday, through a visit from Google Expeditions, we will be bringing our lessons to life and taking children in years 3 to 6 on a variety of virtual journeys. Miss Williams Strings Lessons: Mr Taylor will be in School to do a catch up session on Tuesday 15th in addition to Friday 18th November. Please ensure your child has their instrument with them on both days. Thank you. School Office Letters Home Today: Nursery to Class 7: Breakfast with Santa Saturday 10th December. Class 5: Croxteth Hall Trip Thursday 1st December. Class 6: Crowden Residential Trip May 2017. Field Days: Field Days will be closing at 4.15 pm on the last day of term, Wednesday 21st December. Mrs Smith
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
100
Christmas Lunch will take place on Wednesday 14th December. If your child does not usually have a School lunch but would like to stay for Christmas lunch on this day, please see the arrangements below: Infants: Please telephone the School office by Friday 18th November. Juniors: Please send £2 in an envelope marked ‘Christmas Lunch’ with your child’s name and class into the School office by Friday 18th November. If your child usually stays for School lunches but does not want the Christmas lunch, a sandwich option of either ham or cheese will be provided (again please advise the School office of their choice by Friday 18th November). This closing date is without exception as the kitchen need to order well in advance. We will therefore be unable to request any further dinners after this. Thank you. School Office
On Friday 18th November we will be raising money for this year’s Children in Need Appeal. On this day, children can bring in a donation to attach to our giant Pudsey. This is not a non-uniform day however children may come to School with Pudsey accessories on if they wish.
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Upcoming Events Thursday 1st December: Class 5 trip to Croxteth Hall (letter home today).
Tuesday 6th December: 10 am Nursery & Reception Christmas performance (for those attending Nursery on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday morning).
Thursday 8th December: 10 am Nursery & Reception Christmas performance (for those attending Nursery on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday & Friday).
Friday 9th December: 10 am Year 1 & 2 Christmas performance.
Saturday 10th December: Breakfast with Santa/ Christmas Family Event (letter home today).
Tuesday 13th December: 2 pm Junior Christmas Play for Grandparents.
Wednesday 14th December: Thursday 15th December: Christmas Lunch for pupils 9 am Class 7 Christmas (details above). Singalong.
Friday 16th December: Winter/Christmas Jumper Day (details to follow).
7 pm Junior Christmas Play.
Nursery finishes for Christmas.
7 pm Junior Christmas Play.
Wednesday 21st December: 9.00 am Awards Assembly. 1.30 pm School finishes for Christmas. 4.15 pm Field Days closes. Have you downloaded our free School App yet? Receive photographs and news through the week and keep up to date with what’s happening in School. Simply search freshfield primary from your phone/device’s Browser.
Breakfast and After School Club The club operates for breakfast from 7.45 am to 8.50 am and for after school from 3.15 pm to 6.00 pm. Contact the office for registration forms or for more information.
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum: I would like to invite any parents who wish to support School staff in putting on the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday 10th December, to come to the Children’s Centre on Thursday 17th November at 9.00 am. If you are able to attend and are keen to get involved, please complete the slip below and return to the School office on Monday 14th November. Alternatively, please contact the School office. Thank you, Mrs Ward
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Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum: I would like to help with the Breakfast with Santa Event on Saturday 10th December and confirm my attendance at the meeting on Thursday 17th November at 9.00 am in the Children’s Centre. Signed ……………………………………………….. Parent of (child’s name)…………………………………………...…. Class …………...
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
before, like a baby monkey and a giant lizard.” Owen (Y2) “Working together means sharing
ideas and our shelter was much better as a result of this.” Holly (Y6) “Sometimes experiencing things is more enjoyable and it makes it much easier to know what to write afterwards.” Monica (Y6) “I managed to stroke the snake’s scaly body, I am going to touch its head next time.” Cody (Y2)
“I loved making the den and collecting the leaves and sticks.” Franek (Reception) “It was so exciting to make a pretend Great Fire of London…. with a real fire!” Abigail (Y1)
“This is the best week I have ever had in school!” Victoria (Y4)
Sometimes the children say it best!
Mrs Ward (Head teacher) www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Reminders for next week: Tuesday 15th November: Thursday 17th November: Friday 18th November:
Additional Strings lessons (see details below). 9 am Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum (see details below). 1.15 pm Class 7 coffee afternoon. Children in Need (see details below).
Attendance: The adjacent graph shows the attendance for last week. The target for the whole school is 100%, we achieved 94.9%; a number of children were off School with a vomiting bug last week which goes some way to explaining the lower than average attendance. We wish the children a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Class 7 who achieved 100%. Mrs Ward
CLASS 7
100 97.7
CLASS 6 CLASS 5
97
CLASS 4
97.4 93.5
CLASS 3
CLASS 2
87.3
CLASS 1
95.3
RECEPTION
94
80
85
90
95
Google Expeditions: Imagine exploring a coral reef or the surface of Mars in an afternoon. Next Wednesday, through a visit from Google Expeditions, we will be bringing our lessons to life and taking children in years 3 to 6 on a variety of virtual journeys. Miss Williams Strings Lessons: Mr Taylor will be in School to do a catch up session on Tuesday 15th in addition to Friday 18th November. Please ensure your child has their instrument with them on both days. Thank you. School Office Letters Home Today: Nursery to Class 7: Breakfast with Santa Saturday 10th December. Class 5: Croxteth Hall Trip Thursday 1st December. Class 6: Crowden Residential Trip May 2017. Field Days: Field Days will be closing at 4.15 pm on the last day of term, Wednesday 21st December. Mrs Smith
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
100
Christmas Lunch will take place on Wednesday 14th December. If your child does not usually have a School lunch but would like to stay for Christmas lunch on this day, please see the arrangements below: Infants: Please telephone the School office by Friday 18th November. Juniors: Please send £2 in an envelope marked ‘Christmas Lunch’ with your child’s name and class into the School office by Friday 18th November. If your child usually stays for School lunches but does not want the Christmas lunch, a sandwich option of either ham or cheese will be provided (again please advise the School office of their choice by Friday 18th November). This closing date is without exception as the kitchen need to order well in advance. We will therefore be unable to request any further dinners after this. Thank you. School Office
On Friday 18th November we will be raising money for this year’s Children in Need Appeal. On this day, children can bring in a donation to attach to our giant Pudsey. This is not a non-uniform day however children may come to School with Pudsey accessories on if they wish.
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Upcoming Events Thursday 1st December: Class 5 trip to Croxteth Hall (letter home today).
Tuesday 6th December: 10 am Nursery & Reception Christmas performance (for those attending Nursery on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday morning).
Thursday 8th December: 10 am Nursery & Reception Christmas performance (for those attending Nursery on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday & Friday).
Friday 9th December: 10 am Year 1 & 2 Christmas performance.
Saturday 10th December: Breakfast with Santa/ Christmas Family Event (letter home today).
Tuesday 13th December: 2 pm Junior Christmas Play for Grandparents.
Wednesday 14th December: Thursday 15th December: Christmas Lunch for pupils 9 am Class 7 Christmas (details above). Singalong.
Friday 16th December: Winter/Christmas Jumper Day (details to follow).
7 pm Junior Christmas Play.
Nursery finishes for Christmas.
7 pm Junior Christmas Play.
Wednesday 21st December: 9.00 am Awards Assembly. 1.30 pm School finishes for Christmas. 4.15 pm Field Days closes. Have you downloaded our free School App yet? Receive photographs and news through the week and keep up to date with what’s happening in School. Simply search freshfield primary from your phone/device’s Browser.
Breakfast and After School Club The club operates for breakfast from 7.45 am to 8.50 am and for after school from 3.15 pm to 6.00 pm. Contact the office for registration forms or for more information.
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum: I would like to invite any parents who wish to support School staff in putting on the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday 10th December, to come to the Children’s Centre on Thursday 17th November at 9.00 am. If you are able to attend and are keen to get involved, please complete the slip below and return to the School office on Monday 14th November. Alternatively, please contact the School office. Thank you, Mrs Ward
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Breakfast with Santa Parent Forum: I would like to help with the Breakfast with Santa Event on Saturday 10th December and confirm my attendance at the meeting on Thursday 17th November at 9.00 am in the Children’s Centre. Signed ……………………………………………….. Parent of (child’s name)…………………………………………...…. Class …………...
www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
