Newsletter 8
Welcome to this edition of our newsletter. We hope that you will find the information useful.
Staff
Parent Governors We are delighted to inform you that Andrew Fletcher and Shona Hemmings were elected as Parent Governors, following the recent ballot. Thank you to all who voted. Our Governing Body comprises: Mr. David Rowe—Head Teacher
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Perkes will be taking on the role of Acting Deputy Head Teacher in September for the Autumn Term.
Mrs. Pearl White (Chair) - Co-opted
Miss. Hutchinson will be joining our staff team as a teacher from September. She will be teaching year 3; her class will be 3H. Mrs. Gregory will now be working across the school to support the learning of specific groups of children, whilst also teaching 1G and RB for one day each week.
Mr. David Hunt—Co-opted
We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Kelly who will be joining us as a teaching assistant in Reception from September.
Mrs. Julie Darlaston—Co-opted Mr. Bill Guest—Co-opted Reverend Colin Jones—Co-opted Mr. Stan Menicou—Co-opted Ms. Donna Moore—Co-opted Cllr. Peter Miller—Local Authority Mrs. Shona Hemmings—Parent Mr. Andrew Fletcher—Parent Mrs. Stephanie Starkey—Parent Mr. Tom Garner—Staff
Sun Protection Please send your child into school with a named bottle of suntan cream, for use during the school day. This can be left in school and taken home at the end of the Summer term. It is also advisable to send them with a sun hat or cap for them to wear in the playground.
Side Gate
Due to a review of site safety procedures, the side gate from the alley will remain closed during the school day. The gate IS NOT locked and can be opened by an adult. Please ensure that you close the gate behind you when entering or leaving the premises. Dogs on school grounds
Fairhaven Friends News If you are available and willing to help during the day with preparation and setting up for Family Fun Night on July 8th please see Sam or Heather in the office. We are also looking for volunteers to help run a stall on the evening. Fairhaven Friends have funded the ‘music man’ to visit all classes on Thursday 7th July. He will be demonstrating a wide variety of instruments, singing with the children and inviting them to try some of the instruments for themselves.
Dogs are NOT allowed anywhere on the school site. Please do not bring them onto the grounds at anytime (either being walked or carried). This includes when you are bringing children to breakfast club or collecting them from any after school clubs. Uniform Name Labels We have teamed up with ‘The Card Gallery’ to provide printed stick-on and iron-on clothing labels and other personalised products for our pupils. By visiting their website www.thecardgallery.co.uk/school-days
and using the promotion code FairhavenDY8 parents can receive a 5% discount, while school earns a 10% commission. Samples are available from the school office.
FAIRHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL, BARNETT LANE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5PY TEL: 01384 818385 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.fairhaven.dudley.sch.uk ~ Twitter Tag: @FairhavenPS Headteacher: Mr D Rowe
Newsletter 8
Dear Parents and Carers,
Newsletter Dated 10th June 2016
Breakfast Club & FAB payments
In partnership with HSBC our School Bank is available to children in Years 3 to 6, who wish to open their own bank account. The school sub-branch opens fortnightly for children to make deposits. Our next openings are Monday 13th June & 27th June. For future opening times please see the posters on the main gate and front door. If you would like further information or an application form please see Mr Garner.
Dudley Summer Reading Challenge Dudley Summer Reading challenge will begin at all libraries on Saturday 9th July 2016. Children are asked to read 6 books, of their choice, during the school holidays. At the end of the challenge children will receive a certificate. This year the theme will be “The Big Friendly Read” and is based around Roald Dahl 100, the celebrations marking the centenary of his birth. Toddler Group Our Toddler groups runs on a Monday from 1.45pm in the school hall. The cost is £2.00 for the first child and 50p for siblings. This includes a drink and a biscuit. The first session is FREE and spaces are available – so why not come along and join in the activities. Eco-Council Clothing Collection Thank you to everyone who bought clothing in for the recent collection. We are delighted to report that the Eco council raised another £86.40. They are currently building funds which they hope to spend on the rebuilding of the school allotment.
The only exception to this is if a place is granted on an ’emergency basis’. In such situations a booking form must be completed for the additional date(s). If you have any queries please do not hesitate to speak to Mrs Blackmore or Mrs Grosvenor. Water Bottles As the weather gets warmer please ensure that you send your child into school with a water bottle every day. An increasing number of children are not bringing them and we do not have the facilities to be able to offer them a cup to use. These bottles should be clearly labelled and taken home daily to be washed.
Dates for your diary Thursday 23rd June ~ Closed for European referendum Friday 24th June ~ Sports Day (KS1 am / KS2 pm) Friday 1st July ~ Reserve day for Sports Day Friday 8th July ~ Family Fun Night th
12 / 13th July ~ Year 5/6 Production @ 7pm Thursday 14th July—Year 6 Trip to London Friday 15th July ~ INSET day Tuesday 19th July ~ Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly @ 9:15am Tuesday 19th July ~ Leavers’ Disco 7pm Wednesday 20th July ~ Final Assembly @ 9.15am Wednesday 20th July ~ School closes @ 3.20pm Monday 5th September ~ INSET day Tuesday 6th September ~ School re-opens to pupils
Newsletter 8
School Bank
In accordance with our club policies, can we remind those who use the clubs that payment should be made “weekly, in advance.” We do not have the resources to continually chase payments, therefore we reserve the right to withdraw places if payment is not received the week before.
Staff
Parent Governors We are delighted to inform you that Andrew Fletcher and Shona Hemmings were elected as Parent Governors, following the recent ballot. Thank you to all who voted. Our Governing Body comprises: Mr. David Rowe—Head Teacher
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Perkes will be taking on the role of Acting Deputy Head Teacher in September for the Autumn Term.
Mrs. Pearl White (Chair) - Co-opted
Miss. Hutchinson will be joining our staff team as a teacher from September. She will be teaching year 3; her class will be 3H. Mrs. Gregory will now be working across the school to support the learning of specific groups of children, whilst also teaching 1G and RB for one day each week.
Mr. David Hunt—Co-opted
We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Kelly who will be joining us as a teaching assistant in Reception from September.
Mrs. Julie Darlaston—Co-opted Mr. Bill Guest—Co-opted Reverend Colin Jones—Co-opted Mr. Stan Menicou—Co-opted Ms. Donna Moore—Co-opted Cllr. Peter Miller—Local Authority Mrs. Shona Hemmings—Parent Mr. Andrew Fletcher—Parent Mrs. Stephanie Starkey—Parent Mr. Tom Garner—Staff
Sun Protection Please send your child into school with a named bottle of suntan cream, for use during the school day. This can be left in school and taken home at the end of the Summer term. It is also advisable to send them with a sun hat or cap for them to wear in the playground.
Side Gate
Due to a review of site safety procedures, the side gate from the alley will remain closed during the school day. The gate IS NOT locked and can be opened by an adult. Please ensure that you close the gate behind you when entering or leaving the premises. Dogs on school grounds
Fairhaven Friends News If you are available and willing to help during the day with preparation and setting up for Family Fun Night on July 8th please see Sam or Heather in the office. We are also looking for volunteers to help run a stall on the evening. Fairhaven Friends have funded the ‘music man’ to visit all classes on Thursday 7th July. He will be demonstrating a wide variety of instruments, singing with the children and inviting them to try some of the instruments for themselves.
Dogs are NOT allowed anywhere on the school site. Please do not bring them onto the grounds at anytime (either being walked or carried). This includes when you are bringing children to breakfast club or collecting them from any after school clubs. Uniform Name Labels We have teamed up with ‘The Card Gallery’ to provide printed stick-on and iron-on clothing labels and other personalised products for our pupils. By visiting their website www.thecardgallery.co.uk/school-days
and using the promotion code FairhavenDY8 parents can receive a 5% discount, while school earns a 10% commission. Samples are available from the school office.
FAIRHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL, BARNETT LANE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5PY TEL: 01384 818385 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.fairhaven.dudley.sch.uk ~ Twitter Tag: @FairhavenPS Headteacher: Mr D Rowe
Newsletter 8
Dear Parents and Carers,
Newsletter Dated 10th June 2016
Breakfast Club & FAB payments
In partnership with HSBC our School Bank is available to children in Years 3 to 6, who wish to open their own bank account. The school sub-branch opens fortnightly for children to make deposits. Our next openings are Monday 13th June & 27th June. For future opening times please see the posters on the main gate and front door. If you would like further information or an application form please see Mr Garner.
Dudley Summer Reading Challenge Dudley Summer Reading challenge will begin at all libraries on Saturday 9th July 2016. Children are asked to read 6 books, of their choice, during the school holidays. At the end of the challenge children will receive a certificate. This year the theme will be “The Big Friendly Read” and is based around Roald Dahl 100, the celebrations marking the centenary of his birth. Toddler Group Our Toddler groups runs on a Monday from 1.45pm in the school hall. The cost is £2.00 for the first child and 50p for siblings. This includes a drink and a biscuit. The first session is FREE and spaces are available – so why not come along and join in the activities. Eco-Council Clothing Collection Thank you to everyone who bought clothing in for the recent collection. We are delighted to report that the Eco council raised another £86.40. They are currently building funds which they hope to spend on the rebuilding of the school allotment.
The only exception to this is if a place is granted on an ’emergency basis’. In such situations a booking form must be completed for the additional date(s). If you have any queries please do not hesitate to speak to Mrs Blackmore or Mrs Grosvenor. Water Bottles As the weather gets warmer please ensure that you send your child into school with a water bottle every day. An increasing number of children are not bringing them and we do not have the facilities to be able to offer them a cup to use. These bottles should be clearly labelled and taken home daily to be washed.
Dates for your diary Thursday 23rd June ~ Closed for European referendum Friday 24th June ~ Sports Day (KS1 am / KS2 pm) Friday 1st July ~ Reserve day for Sports Day Friday 8th July ~ Family Fun Night th
12 / 13th July ~ Year 5/6 Production @ 7pm Thursday 14th July—Year 6 Trip to London Friday 15th July ~ INSET day Tuesday 19th July ~ Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly @ 9:15am Tuesday 19th July ~ Leavers’ Disco 7pm Wednesday 20th July ~ Final Assembly @ 9.15am Wednesday 20th July ~ School closes @ 3.20pm Monday 5th September ~ INSET day Tuesday 6th September ~ School re-opens to pupils
Newsletter 8
School Bank
In accordance with our club policies, can we remind those who use the clubs that payment should be made “weekly, in advance.” We do not have the resources to continually chase payments, therefore we reserve the right to withdraw places if payment is not received the week before.
