15 Dec 2006 - newsletter
Newsletter No. 14
Friday 15th December 2006
Dear Parents, Carers and Governors,
Are We Nearly There Yet?
I was so proud of our pupils this week - I really hope you were too! Our Christmas nativity was fantastic, with every child involved and enjoying themselves. A big thanks to all the staff, for many hours of preparation and rehearsals. Some of our Year Two children are in the Twyford Advertiser this week, looking very jolly!
Have a look at our web-site for some lovely class photos of the children in costume.
http://www.polehamptoninfant.ik.org/
Thanks for your kind donations to our collection at the end of the shows - we raised £200.59 for the Buscott Baby Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. They were delighted and full of thanks when we rang to tell them.
Attendance Figures
I have been reviewing our attendance figures this week and am very pleased with our numbers for this term. Time off for holidays has significantly reduced, which has meant that children have only missed school for genuine illness. Thank you for working with us to ensure every child has the best possible access to education.
Class Parties - Monday afternoon
The children may bring party clothes to change into for Monday afternoon.
We've popped a party food request into everyone's bag today. This helps to sort out who brings what - thanks in advance for your contributions.
Puppet Show - The Happy Prince
After all our hard work, we were entertained today by Cornelius & Jones, who did an atmospheric production of "The Happy Prince" which captivated the children's attention completely. Many thanks to the PTA for funding the annual treat.
School Dinners
As we will be having a roast on Tuesday for our Christmas lunch, next Wednesday will be a fish & chips day instead of the usual roast.
After School Clubs
Judo - begins again on Monday 8th January until Monday 26th March
French - begins again on Monday 8th January until Monday 26th March
Fit n Funky - forms will be coming home outlining the new course for the Spring term
Football - Forms for next term's football are available from the office. Starts on Wednesday 10th January.
Spanish - Forms came home last week for Spanish, which starts on Thursday 10th January
Twyford and District Round Table - Bonfire Carnival Art Competition
Well done to Catriona Blain in Yellow Class for coming first in the 7 and under category of this competition. This is keeping up a good traditional of success for our pupils, as Charlotte Kennedy won the Chairmen's award last year.
Because one of our pupils won, we received a donation of £50 and a copy of Microsoft Digital Image Suite, which is very generous. To see the winning entry, take a look at their web-site.
http://www.twyfordroundtable.org/
Diary Dates
Next week's events or new editions to the list are in bold.
Date Event Time and Place
Monday 18th January Class Parties afternoon
Tuesday 19th December Church Service at St. Mary's Church 9.30am
Tuesday 19th December Christmas lunch Lunchtime!
Wednesday 20th December Last day of term School closes at 1.50pm
Here are some dates for the New Year - there will be many more to follow!
Date Event Time and Place
Thursday 4th Jan First day of term Welcome to our new Blue Class Children
Tuesday 9th Jan Open Day 9.15am
Monday 5th Feb Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
Tues 6th Feb Parents Evening 6.00-8.00pm
Friday 9th February Closing date for Admissions 07/08 - for our school and the Juniors
12th-16th Feb Half term School closed
19th Feb Staff training day School closed
Sat 24th Feb Volunteers Day 10am-4pm
Friday 30th March Last day of term School closes at 1.50pm
Tuesday 17th April First day of the Summer term
28th May-1st June Half term School closed
Friday 20th July Last day of the academic year School closes at 1.50pm
Local Weather Forecast
Weather in general should improve over the weekend with temperatures around 7o/8o
Have a great weekend.
Helen Ball
Headteacher
Friday 15th December 2006
Dear Parents, Carers and Governors,
Are We Nearly There Yet?
I was so proud of our pupils this week - I really hope you were too! Our Christmas nativity was fantastic, with every child involved and enjoying themselves. A big thanks to all the staff, for many hours of preparation and rehearsals. Some of our Year Two children are in the Twyford Advertiser this week, looking very jolly!
Have a look at our web-site for some lovely class photos of the children in costume.
http://www.polehamptoninfant.ik.org/
Thanks for your kind donations to our collection at the end of the shows - we raised £200.59 for the Buscott Baby Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. They were delighted and full of thanks when we rang to tell them.
Attendance Figures
I have been reviewing our attendance figures this week and am very pleased with our numbers for this term. Time off for holidays has significantly reduced, which has meant that children have only missed school for genuine illness. Thank you for working with us to ensure every child has the best possible access to education.
Class Parties - Monday afternoon
The children may bring party clothes to change into for Monday afternoon.
We've popped a party food request into everyone's bag today. This helps to sort out who brings what - thanks in advance for your contributions.
Puppet Show - The Happy Prince
After all our hard work, we were entertained today by Cornelius & Jones, who did an atmospheric production of "The Happy Prince" which captivated the children's attention completely. Many thanks to the PTA for funding the annual treat.
School Dinners
As we will be having a roast on Tuesday for our Christmas lunch, next Wednesday will be a fish & chips day instead of the usual roast.
After School Clubs
Judo - begins again on Monday 8th January until Monday 26th March
French - begins again on Monday 8th January until Monday 26th March
Fit n Funky - forms will be coming home outlining the new course for the Spring term
Football - Forms for next term's football are available from the office. Starts on Wednesday 10th January.
Spanish - Forms came home last week for Spanish, which starts on Thursday 10th January
Twyford and District Round Table - Bonfire Carnival Art Competition
Well done to Catriona Blain in Yellow Class for coming first in the 7 and under category of this competition. This is keeping up a good traditional of success for our pupils, as Charlotte Kennedy won the Chairmen's award last year.
Because one of our pupils won, we received a donation of £50 and a copy of Microsoft Digital Image Suite, which is very generous. To see the winning entry, take a look at their web-site.
http://www.twyfordroundtable.org/
Diary Dates
Next week's events or new editions to the list are in bold.
Date Event Time and Place
Monday 18th January Class Parties afternoon
Tuesday 19th December Church Service at St. Mary's Church 9.30am
Tuesday 19th December Christmas lunch Lunchtime!
Wednesday 20th December Last day of term School closes at 1.50pm
Here are some dates for the New Year - there will be many more to follow!
Date Event Time and Place
Thursday 4th Jan First day of term Welcome to our new Blue Class Children
Tuesday 9th Jan Open Day 9.15am
Monday 5th Feb Parents Evening 3.30-6.00pm
Tues 6th Feb Parents Evening 6.00-8.00pm
Friday 9th February Closing date for Admissions 07/08 - for our school and the Juniors
12th-16th Feb Half term School closed
19th Feb Staff training day School closed
Sat 24th Feb Volunteers Day 10am-4pm
Friday 30th March Last day of term School closes at 1.50pm
Tuesday 17th April First day of the Summer term
28th May-1st June Half term School closed
Friday 20th July Last day of the academic year School closes at 1.50pm
Local Weather Forecast
Weather in general should improve over the weekend with temperatures around 7o/8o
Have a great weekend.
Helen Ball
Headteacher