25.9.14

Dear Parents,

As I am sure you have heard poor Mrs McLaren has ruptured her Achilles Tendon. She will be off school until at least half term as she is not allowed to put any weight on it. We are very lucky to have secured the services of Mrs Beedle. I have cancelled the family assembly this Friday as Kites were leading it and it seemed unfair to ask Mrs Beedle to organise it so soon into her time with us.

Yesterday the whole school thoroughly enjoyed the theatre production of Sword in The Stone. Everyone became the chorus, once we had learnt the songs, and nine of the children were given acting roles. It was a magical production involving knights, jesters, woodland creatures and dragons.

This afternoon the children will be immersing themselves in the language and culture of three European countries as we celebrate European Day of Languages.

Tomorrow is our Cuppa for The Christie day. There will be a cake sale for the children in the morning where they can buy a cake for 20p (toast will still be on if your child would like it). In the afternoon the Charities Committee and Year Six have organised a coffee afternoon for you. They will be selling cakes and drinks. There is a raffle for two lovely hampers. There will be name the teddy and a stall selling coasters the children have made. Please do come along from 2.30pm to help us raise money for this good local cause. Thank you to everyone who has offered to bake cakes, donations are always welcomed.

The Glossop Jog is almost upon us, it is a week on Sunday 5th October. If your child and or you would like to take part there is still time to sign up. Just let us know in the office and we will make sure you are registered. For those of you who have not taken part before it is a sponsored run, walk, stroll, toddle depending on your inclination round a circular route starting and ending at the playing fields on Fauvel Road. The number of ½ mile laps completed between 11 and 12 is counted. It is a fun way for the Glossop community to raise money for the Rotary’s chosen charity. This year the charity is Ruben’s Retreat.

Please could the children in year 5, Eagles, return their Whitby letters as soon as possible as we have to confirm numbers.

The Gardening Club has asked if you could send in any Morrison’s Gardening vouchers you get to help them buy equipment.

I have been asked to let you know about this community event –

October 9th-15th is Baby Loss awareness week. A  short memorial service in unity with others across the UK to show support for the Baby Loss Day will be held on October 15th at 6.30pm at All Saints Catholic Church. Everyone is welcome to attend across the Glossop community – including friends in and out of the Parish. People whose lives have been touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or just after birth are specially invited. As part of the service a tree will be planted and stars will be placed with baby’s names or dedications.

For more information please contact Annette Bell 07890994684.

 

Yours Sincerely

Alice Littlehailes