western primary school newsletter friday 13 october...
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KS2 Fire Safety Assembly – Thursday 5th October Last week, all the children in Key Stage 2 were given a talk by Mr Harvey - a member of the Harrogate Fire Rescue Service. His talk covered many aspects of fire safety with a particular focus on the home. The children found it very interesting and informative and asked many useful questions. Here are a few insights from the children: “If there is a fire in your house, get out as quickly as you can and don’t stop to collect anything,” Will Straker. “If there is a lot of smoke in the building, crawl on the floor because the smoke will rise,” Sophie Rees. “Use the back of your hand to test for heat on a door handle. Then you will know if there is a fire on the other side of the door,” Freddie Ashworth.
Newsletter Western Primary School Newsletter – Friday 13th October 2017
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Year 3/4 Egyptian Dance Last Friday, Janie came in to school to teach all of the Year 3 and 4 children some Egyptian dance moves. We all learned lots of different shapes and we all really enjoyed it. By Emily Mulkeen and Joseph Paxton.
Technology Fund Last Thursday was a very special day for us at Western as we received our first bumper cheque for £540 from Classlist. Thank you to everyone who uses it.
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Lunchtime News By Mrs Vardy (Lunchtime Leader)
Hello everyone It’s certainly very autumnal out there now, but do not fear, we have some lovely things in store to brighten up your lunchtimes! Next term, I will be organising your lunchtime house point treat for the house that has collected the most house points. Don’t forget to keep showing us how you can promote a caring playground environment, and you may be the winning house! Please let me know if you have some wonderful ideas for what treats you would like to take place. Kitchen News The kitchen remains to be very busy serving nearly 300 pupils with freshly produced lunches. For those children who have a hot dinner don’t forget we have a Halloween Lunch on Tuesday 31st October and a Bonfire Lunch on Friday 3rd November. Lunches can be paid half termly on Parentpay. KS2 Snacks KS2 snack payment for next half term will open on Parentpay from Monday 16th October and will close on Monday 30th October. No payments can be made after this time. Lost coats, cardigans, jumpers and lunchboxes If your child has lost a coat, jumper or cardigan please check under the pergola in the playground, we have a selection from last term that have not been claimed. As the weather is starting to become wet I will have to remove all coats that have not been claimed by half term. Thank you very much. This week’s lunchtime house point winners are Wallbank.
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Starting School in North Yorkshire A reminder that if you have a child who was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 they are due to start school between September 2018 and August 2019. Apply online by 15 January 2018 at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/school-admissions. For more information please contact the school admissions, transport and welfare team on 01609 533679. Safeguarding Reporting a child’s absence If your child is unwell and will be absent from school, please let the school office know either by popping in or phoning the school and selecting option 1 to leave a message. Please could we remind all parents/carers that if your child suffers from sickness or diarrhoea they must be kept off school for 48 hours from the time of their last episode of sickness/diarrhoea. This timescale has been set by North Yorkshire County Council to help prevent the spread of sickness/diarrhoea to other children in school. Head Lice We have been advised of cases of head lice throughout the school. With half term approaching, please can we appeal to all parents to take this opportunity to check their children and treat them accordingly. Please see below for detailed advice. It is recommended that you inspect your child’s hair at least once a week throughout the school year. Head lice don’t always cause an itchy scalp (head) so many people will be unaware that they are infected. Sufferers only develop an itchy scalp if they become sensitive to the louse saliva, and this can take up to two months. If you suspect your child has head lice, please report any incidents to the school. Detection and effective treatment of any head lice outbreaks is key to reducing the problem. Treating head lice is not a problem and there are a number of effective treatments available from the pharmacy. It is recommended that the whole family should be treated when a child in the family has head lice and the treatment may need to be repeated for several days to catch all the nits and lice. To prevent head lice from spreading, it is recommended that children with long hair have their hair tied back/up for school. For further advice, consult your pharmacist or doctor. If you have access to the Internet you can obtain more information from Head lice - NHS Choices
Information for Parents
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Further support for families:
Welcome to the Junction
At Western we recognise that a pupil’s happiness and well-being are the foundation for their success and that it is essential to nurture, not just the academic progress of the child, but to look after the ‘whole person’.
We take every opportunity to teach strategies for building social skills, resilience and raising self-esteem. At Western, these are seen as vital steps in preparing our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
The Junction, found at the heart of the school, offers a safe, confidential and supportive environment to discuss any issues or concerns that may arise for pupils, parents and carers. If you are unsure about who to turn to or where to turn next, the team in The Junction are there to help.
Operating an open door policy, we aim to ensure that concerns are addressed effectively and quickly and that, when necessary, you are signposted in the right direction for the appropriate support.
What can The Junction help you and your family with?
Provide a listening ear Support children with friendship issues Help with homework or school work anxieties Build self-esteem Offer Breakfast Club Help with concerns over divorce/separation Discuss behaviour at home at school and offer support Set boundaries and routines at home Support general anxieties/ worries and suggest strategies to overcome this
Please call in or speak to the office who will point you in the right direction!
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We’re Finalists!!
Please vote for us …. We are very proud to announce that we have made the 2017 finalist list for not one, not two but three awards:
Best Pre-School for the Purple Room Nursery
Best Class or Activity for Toddler Group
and Mrs Magill has been nominated for the Best Teacher!
We thank you for all your nominations; we are overwhelmed with your comments; and ask that you continue with your great support by voting for us by 15th October.
You can access the voting buttons by searching the Mumbler Awards 2017 and the fantastic website will direct you to the correct page.
Thank you from the EY Team xx
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Swimming: Year 2 19/10/17 – Miss Jones’ class 02/11/17 – Miss Taylor’s class 09/11/17 – Miss Jones’ class 16/11/17 – Miss Taylor’s class 23/11/17 – Miss Jones’ class 30/11/17 – Miss Taylor’s class 07/12/17 – Miss Jones’ class 14/12/17 – Miss Taylor’s class Year 3/4 12/09/17 – 05/12/17 – Mr Hebblewhite’s class 09/01/18 – 17/04/18 – Ms Smith’s and Mrs Coatesworth’s classes 24/04/18 – 17/07/18 – Mrs Collet’s class
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Awards
Key Stage 1 Awards Tristen Duff Rue Gromatzky Luke Janusz Ru Lister Ethan Hebblewhite Aarav Singh Harry McGhee Zoe Anderson
Well done everyone!
Key Stage 2 Awards These will be awarded next week.
Success Stories this week
Early Years Foundation Stage 2 (Reception) Awards Alfie Tilly Milly Gunther
Handwriter of Week Year 1: Istria Graham Year 2: Henry Walker
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Western Nursery Taster Sessions
Are you currently looking at nurseries and childcare for your child?
Western Primary School Pre-School and Nursery are offering free sessions for parents and children to experience the level of care we provide in our pre-
school (from 3 years) and Nursery (from 2 years).
Monday 13th November 2017, 1.30 – 2.30pm Thursday 16th November 2017, 1.30 – 2.30pm
2018 Dates Monday 5th February 2018, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Thursday 8th February 2018, 1.30 – 2.30pm Monday 14th May 2018, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Thursday 17th May 2018, 1.30 – 2.30pm
We provide a secure, safe and happy environment in which children can make the most of their ability and talents as they grow up. Run by qualified
teachers and staff our nursery offers a variety of session options to suit your needs including extended
wrap around care.
Telephone us on 01423 502737 to book a place. Alternatively, you can email directly on
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Dates for your Diary: Autumn Term Curriculum Letters were emailed last week. Please click the links below: Early Years Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery) Early Years Foundation Stage 2 (Reception) Key Stage 1 Year 3/4 Year 5/6 NOTE the Y5/6 Sculpture Park visit takes place on THURSDAY 2nd Nov.
School Holidays Autumn Half Term Holiday: School Closes: Friday 20th October at 3.15pm School Reopens: Monday 30th October Christmas Holiday: Friday 22nd December at 2.30pm School Reopens: Monday 8th January 2018 Spring Half Term Holiday: School Closes: Friday 9th February at 3.15pm School Reopens: Monday 19th February Easter Holiday: School Closes: Thursday 29th Marchl at 2.30pm School Reopens: Monday 16th April May Day: School Closes: Friday 4th May at 3.15pm School Reopens: Tuesday 8th May Summer Half Term Holiday: School Closes: Friday 25th May at 3.15pm School Reopens: Monday 4th June Training Day School Closes: Thursday 5th July at 3.15pm School Reopens: Monday 9th July Summer Holiday: School Closes: Friday 20th July at 2.30pm
FS1 – Nursery FS2 - Reception
Year 1 and 2
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2
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Harrogate Ladies’ College 2018 Scholarships and Bursaries Programme We have a copy of the above programme in the office. Please call in if you would like further details. Total Sports October Half Term Holiday Activities Please click here for details.
PTA AGM This year’s AGM will take place on Tuesday 17th October at 9am in Room 13 (up the stairs above the canteen). All are welcome! All new colour calendars for 2018! All new colour 2018 calendars and tea towels on sale now! Our fantastic teachers and children have been busy in class this week drawing self-portraits for our annual fundraising calendars and tea towels. They are really practical, make super Christmas presents and help raise over £1000 for the school and the calendars are in full colour for the first time this year. Don't miss out! They are a brilliant record of the children and teachers in each class. The children love making the portraits and seeing themselves in print. Please buy one or more of the calendars and towels - order forms are in book bags now and can also be found with this newsletter. Last date for orders is Tuesday 17th October. Thank you for your support. Bonfire night on the Stray We still need a few more volunteers to sell glow sticks and wands at the fabulous Stray bonfire. If you can help out please contact Sally Haslewood on [email protected] [email protected] or on 07930 401251 The volunteers last year made £800 for the school doing this so it’s really worthwhile if you’re going along! Older children can help if supervised by parents. Thanks very much!
PTA News!
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Class reps We are still looking for the last few class reps: Mrs Brooke Miss Riddle Mr Broad/Mrs Howes Nursery green room Please, please consider taking on this role. It really doesn't take up much time but does make a huge difference to school life and our fundraising efforts. please contact Karen Phillips [email protected]' Bags2School - Wednesday 29th November
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The first collection of pre-loved clothes will be 29th November so please hang onto any clothes you are ready to part with until then and donate them to the school. Thank you!
DATE FOR THE DIARY: CHRISTMAS FAIR: WED 6TH DECEMBER 3.15 – 5.30PM Autumn has arrived and the festive season will soon be upon us! This is a fun and festive fair – where attractions include: SANTA’S GROTTO, FESTIVE TOMBOLA, HAND CRAFTED WREATHS, BEAT THE GOALIE, MINCE PIES, CAKES AND MULLED WINE, GIFT STALLS, TREATY XMAS CRACKERS, GOODIE FILLED JAM JARS, CAROLS FROM THE CHOIR, REINDEER POO AND FOOD, TOP PRIZE DRAW, TOYS AND BOOKS and much much more! WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU! Please start bringing in UNWANTED GIFTS, TOYS, BOOKS DVDS, SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, ETC. into the school office ASAP for what has to be the best Tombola in town. If you’d like to help on a stall or help make some wreaths with our crafting team please contact me on [email protected] or via Classlist under Lucy Ogden. We look forward to seeing you there!’
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Cake Bakes: Well done to Miss Hindle’s class who made £60 from last week’s cake bake! When it is your child’s class cake bake, please leave cakes under the pergola on Friday morning, ready for the cake bake after school. If it’s not your week, don't forget to come and buy!! Upcoming bakes: Friday 13th October – Mrs Magill Friday 20th October – Ms Smith Friday 27th October – Half term! Please remember that cakes are on sale (35p each or 3 for a £1) every Friday under the pergola at the back of the playground to help raise funds for our school! Look out on Classlist Look for updates from the PTA and your class reps. This is our main method of communication so please make sure you are signed up!! Join our Facebook page For more information about what is happening in the PTA, upcoming fundraising events and updates on the playground refurbishment. This is a closed group so just send a private message to Western Family and Friends (PTA) with the name and class of your child and we will add you to the group. 6 Reasons why the Western Family and Friends really matter!
The Western Family and Friends group aims to enhance the primary school experience for our children and support the school; it’s also a great way to get to know other parents and carers. If you’d like to find out what’s coming up and get involved, or if you have any ideas of your own you can do any of the following:
Email at [email protected] Come along to a meeting (we meet once per term) Join our Facebook group - “Western Family & Friends (PTA)” Respond to requests for helpers in the newsletter Speak to your Class Rep