20th January
2012 No. 3
Dear Parents and Children
Over the next term we are having a crackdown on lateness as there are far too many pupils arriving after the official start time of 8.45am. Please ensure that your child arrives on time as lateness is disruptive both to the child who is late and the children in their class who are disturbed by the arrival when learning has already started. Children who continue to be late will have to catch up during break time and/or lunch time. The Educational Welfare Officer will also be instructed to administer fixed penalty fines to parents of persistent latecomers. Thank you for your cooperation. Mrs. J Anderson Prayer to my Guardian Angel
Angel sent by God to guide me, Be my light and walk beside me; Be my guardian and protect me, On the paths of life direct me. Amen
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Charlotte Y2; Sophie and Gemma Y1; Ashton YR. Well done everyone!
Stars of the Week: Angel Y6; Rudo Y5; Eleanor Y4; Ben Y3;
School dinners: Monday: Chinese Sausages; Tuesday: Roast beef; Wednesday:
Pork Burrito; Thursday: Roast Turkey; Friday: Fish
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Spanish theme!
Spanish school dinner: Monday 30
January will be a special lunch with a
Long hair! Children with hair shoulder length or longer must have it tied back for school. This helps prevent head lice from spreading when children get close to each other and also stops hair going into eyes when children are working.
correctly and all shirts should be tucked in. Lower down the school polo shirts can be left un-tucked if preferred. has not been reviewed and updated following a change in the committee members. I have asked Mrs. Driscoll and Mrs. King to assist me in the review process on your behalf as they are currently holding committee roles. However, we will need to hold elections for the posts of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer very soon so that FOSTA can resume its role in the school. If you would like to put your name forward for one of these roles please send me a note by Thursday 25th January saying which one you would be interested in and I will compile some voting forms to go out to all parents. All parents or grandparents are eligible to stand if their child/grandchild is currently in the school.
School Uniform should always look smart! Y5/6 children must do their ties up
FOSTA It appears that the constitution which governs the organisation of FOSTA
February at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Other notices of interest:
Sharing Assembly will be next Friday, 27 January at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. A Musical Performance for parents by years 2 to 6 will be held on Monday 6
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see her for a form for Walk the Wight which will be on 13th May. Forms must be handed back by 3rd February. So far only 7 forms have been completed and returned! We have had a message from the organisers that unfortunately they are not currently offering t-shirts to school participants this year due to lack of a sponsor.
the Wight Please see Mrs. R. Brown on the playground first thing in the morning or ask your child to
sessions are from 9-10 on 6th, 20th, 27th February and 5th March. Please see Mrs. Kidd or Mrs. Caterer if you are able to help. Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust There will be a talk on wildlife gardening by Val Gwynn on 27th January at the Arreton Community Hall, 5-6.30pm. The talk is aimed at children 10 and over plus their families see poster for more details.
Volunteers in Y1 needed for helping the Road Safety Unit teach skills to the children on road safety. The
