Newsletter
23.1.14
Dear Parents,
This week has been a good solid working week. The children across school are enjoying their learning and are always very excited to show me what they have done. I have seen trips to the supermarket, lovely writing, puppets, work about Egypt and maths challenges to name but a few activities. It is always a pleasure to see how much our children enjoy what they are doing and how keen they are to challenge themselves within their learning.
The children should be bringing home a Change for Life leaflet today with ideas for healthier eating. I know the children are always fascinated by food facts.
I forgot to tell you all about the Swimming Gala on 9th January. Our teams did very well, they had a great time and were placed first and third. Well done to all our swimmers. Swimming is very strong in this school thanks to all of you. We could have selected many teams. The girl’s football season will start shortly and we hope they enjoy all their matches.
Talking of sport just a reminder that the children do participate in outside PE but not all of them have outdoor kit, trainers and layers are needed.
We have just started our House Verse Speaking preparation so your child should bring home two poems to learn in the next few days. The children perform the poems in their school houses on 13th February. It is always impressive how good they are at learning and speaking the poems selected.
Eagles are leading our assembly tomorrow 24th January, please join us if you can.
On Tuesday 28th January at 2pm the Harriers are putting on a concert to celebrate how well they are doing on the clarinet. Anyone who would like to come is very welcome.
I am quite concerned about the number of children coming to school late. The expectation is that children will arrive at 8.50 when the doors open. They are late if they are coming in later than 9am.
I have been asked to let you know about this opportunity at half term:
Manchester Theatre Academy are running a half term theatre workshop for 8 to 16 year olds on 17th, 18th & 19th Feb 2014 9am – 4pm. The children will Work towards, and have a part in, a devised performance of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers the amazing tale of twin brothers separated and reunited.
The children will explore childhood, family life, teenage conflict, social and moral issues….
There will be lots of fun and games, improvisation, making friends, teamwork and developing confidence and self esteem.
The sessions are run by two experienced Drama Teachers, Jayne Skudder, Leader of Droylsden’s Youth Theatre and Penny Smith, Leader of Glossop’s Youth Theatre.
The venue is Whitfield Community Centre, Glossop.
You will be required to bring along a packed lunch.
February half term offer: only £55 per child or £100 for two children (cost is for the entire 3 day workshop)
To book your child a place on this exciting, friendly and fun workshop call Penny on 01457 852281
Alice Littlehailes