Stannington First School Thursday Times
3 November 2016
Stannington First School Thursday Times Diary dates : Nov 29, 6pm—E-Safety talk Dec 2, 1.30pm—Christmas Fair Dec 15, Christmas party day Dec 16, 2pm—Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Performance Feb 15, 3.30-6pm—Parents book look Mar 28&30—Mothers Day lunches April 7, 2pm—Easter Service Feb 28 & Mar 1, 3.30-6pm— Parents evening April 25&26, 3.30-6pm— Parents evening June 9—Sports Day
Dear Parents I hope that you all had a lovely holiday. Now that the weather has turned cold, please remember to send your children with warm coats, hats and gloves when necessary. Mrs H Stokoe Head Teacher
Special Educational Needs & Disability Roadshows Over the holidays some parents may have received a letter from NCC regarding a Special Needs Roadshow. If you have received one and have any concerns, please contact me.
Diwali Day This week the children and staff enjoyed a whole school day celebrating the Hindu celebration of Diwali. Jane cooked an amazing curry and the children participated in making lamps, rangoli, henna patterns and cards.
Phonics Evening Thank you to all the parents who came to the phonics evening. It was lovely to see so many of you. It is vitally important that phonics is taught correctly and this is helped with your continuing involvement.
June 15—Reserve Sports Day June 20&22—Fathers Day lunches July 19, 3.30-6pm —Parents book look July 21, 2pm—Leavers Assembly (Year 4)
E-Safety evening—29th November, 6pm Mr T will be running a workshop to show you how to keep your child safe on the internet and to show which apps and games are particularly useful for your child. He will also be available to help with any queries regarding IT.
Harvest festival donations If anyone would like to donate any items to The People’s Kitchen or the Morpeth Food Bank, next Friday (11th Nov) will be the deadling for donations.
PE This half term the Year 1&2 children will be participating in football and the Year 3&4 children will be doing gymnastics.
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
3 November 2016
Stannington First School Page 2 New parking enforcement vehicle A parking enforcement vehicle is now operational in this area. The initiative is aimed at helping parents understand the benefits of parking responsibly in order to help keep children safe. The parking enforcement vehicle, which will be monitoring school keep clear restrictions, is easily recognisable. As well as displaying the Council's logo and camera enforcement logos the vehicle has the ‘Be a Smarter Parker’ branding which is part of the above mentioned Schools Go Smarter initiative.
After School Activities There are a number of after school clubs available for children in Years 1-4. Please see Mrs Harker if you would like to book a place for your child. Monday—Street Dancing Tuesday—Animation club & Lingotot French lessons Wednesday Thursday—Mini-Engineers Friday
Morpeth Schools Football Competition Congratulations to our football team who won today and good luck for the next round.
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
3 November 2016
Stannington First School Page 3 Community News
Fireworks Display Friday 4th November 2016 Held in the grounds of Stannington First School Doors open 6pm Fireworks 7pm Adults £3, Children free
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
Stannington First School Thursday Times Diary dates : Nov 29, 6pm—E-Safety talk Dec 2, 1.30pm—Christmas Fair Dec 15, Christmas party day Dec 16, 2pm—Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Performance Feb 15, 3.30-6pm—Parents book look Mar 28&30—Mothers Day lunches April 7, 2pm—Easter Service Feb 28 & Mar 1, 3.30-6pm— Parents evening April 25&26, 3.30-6pm— Parents evening June 9—Sports Day
Dear Parents I hope that you all had a lovely holiday. Now that the weather has turned cold, please remember to send your children with warm coats, hats and gloves when necessary. Mrs H Stokoe Head Teacher
Special Educational Needs & Disability Roadshows Over the holidays some parents may have received a letter from NCC regarding a Special Needs Roadshow. If you have received one and have any concerns, please contact me.
Diwali Day This week the children and staff enjoyed a whole school day celebrating the Hindu celebration of Diwali. Jane cooked an amazing curry and the children participated in making lamps, rangoli, henna patterns and cards.
Phonics Evening Thank you to all the parents who came to the phonics evening. It was lovely to see so many of you. It is vitally important that phonics is taught correctly and this is helped with your continuing involvement.
June 15—Reserve Sports Day June 20&22—Fathers Day lunches July 19, 3.30-6pm —Parents book look July 21, 2pm—Leavers Assembly (Year 4)
E-Safety evening—29th November, 6pm Mr T will be running a workshop to show you how to keep your child safe on the internet and to show which apps and games are particularly useful for your child. He will also be available to help with any queries regarding IT.
Harvest festival donations If anyone would like to donate any items to The People’s Kitchen or the Morpeth Food Bank, next Friday (11th Nov) will be the deadling for donations.
PE This half term the Year 1&2 children will be participating in football and the Year 3&4 children will be doing gymnastics.
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
3 November 2016
Stannington First School Page 2 New parking enforcement vehicle A parking enforcement vehicle is now operational in this area. The initiative is aimed at helping parents understand the benefits of parking responsibly in order to help keep children safe. The parking enforcement vehicle, which will be monitoring school keep clear restrictions, is easily recognisable. As well as displaying the Council's logo and camera enforcement logos the vehicle has the ‘Be a Smarter Parker’ branding which is part of the above mentioned Schools Go Smarter initiative.
After School Activities There are a number of after school clubs available for children in Years 1-4. Please see Mrs Harker if you would like to book a place for your child. Monday—Street Dancing Tuesday—Animation club & Lingotot French lessons Wednesday Thursday—Mini-Engineers Friday
Morpeth Schools Football Competition Congratulations to our football team who won today and good luck for the next round.
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
3 November 2016
Stannington First School Page 3 Community News
Fireworks Display Friday 4th November 2016 Held in the grounds of Stannington First School Doors open 6pm Fireworks 7pm Adults £3, Children free
Please remember to regularly check your emails and your child’s book-bag for any correspondence from school.
