Blaby Stokes Newsletter January 2013

Stokes Church of

HEAD TEACHER MRS KALLQUIST

England Primary School

TEL: 0116 2772082 FAX: 0116 2772082 Email: admin@stokes.leics.sch.uk School Website: www.stokes.leics.sch.uk FOSS EVENTS 

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Happy New Year

Thursday 7th February 

Talent Show Friday 15th March

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Hunstanton Coach Trip Saturday 18th May

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Camping Trip 14.6.13-16.6.13

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Summer Fair Saturday 29th June

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Parents Evenings

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After School 3 Clubs Welcome Back

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Lateness

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Mrs McDonald

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Welcome back and a Happy New Year to everyone.

What a very cold start we are having, but it is truly beautiful looking out on the school grounds, seeing all the trees white with frost. Thank you for making sure the children are coming to school equipped for the cold weather, they have so loved being able to play out in the snow.

Children and staff are proud of gaining GOOD in our Ofsted Inspection in December and this has contributed to the positive atmosphere in school, the children are approaching their learning with enthusiasm.

As you know school is constantly looking for ways to continue to improve provision and opportunities for all pupils. Our School Development Plan clearly sets out ways to move learning forward and as part of this we are trialling some new initiatives this term such as the group integrated learning sessions for higher attaining pupils in Year 3/4, 'MathsAthletics' programme in Year 5 for mixed ability, Charanga Music, fife for Year 4 and Cybercoach. We also have a new fixed projector in Stokes Hall which has already enhanced Collective Worship Assemblies and PE sessions through a more visual and interactive approach. FOSS continue to be a huge support for school by providing funding for necessary resources and we thank all those who have made a contribution.

Achievement Awards Our 'Celebration Assembly' held on Friday 21st December saw the following pupils receive awards: Golden Brick awards: Tierney Neville, Tayo Bird, Jemima Ward, Noah Long, Years 1 & 2 & Foundation Stage Golden Envelope Head Teacher Awards: Alex Adkin, FHB Storm Neville, FCC Farren Smith, 1LJ Brandon Carver, 1DB Noah Cross, 2MK Frank Bannister, 2DA Emily Gale, 3/4JB Thomas Bloxham, 3/4VC Rebecca Stenton, 3/4TF Charley Smith, 5JC Tegan Crowdell, 5RA Cara Turnbull, 6KM Devon Coulson, 6HW

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Year 3 Our Year 3 pupils are busy auditioning for the Wind in the Willows production.

Parents will get to see the finished show on Wednesday 20th March at 7.00pm.

Letter to follow.

Reading Workshops: 'Research shows that reading with your child is the single most important thing you can do to help your child's education. It's best to read little and often, so try to put aside some time for it every day.' (BBC website) Because of this we have decided to run some Reading workshops in school so that we can provide information, support and encouragement to you as parents in providing the best opportunity for your children.

Workshop dates and times: Thursday 24th January 2013:

Cross Country Races

2:30 - 3:20 pm Foundation Stage and Years 1 & 2

Wednesday 23rd January & Wednesday 6th February 2013

Tuesday 29th January 2013:

7:00 - 8:00 pm Years 5 & 6

3:30 - 4:30 pm Years 3 & 4 We very much hope that you will be able to join us for these sessions.

Race Walking Training is on Tuesday and Thursday at assembly time with Mr Smolinski

Half Term Monday 11th — Friday 15th February 2013

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Parents Evenings Parent evenings provide an important opportunity to find out how your child is progressing at school, both academically and socially. This term parent evenings will be held on - Wednesday 27th February and Thursday 28th February 2013.

When you receive your appointment letter, could you please tick as many times as possible you are free to enable our teachers to allocate you a convenient time. Please ensure you return your form promptly.

We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible.

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After School Clubs Mr Clarkes After School Sports Clubs are back on from Tuesday 22nd January. Please check the whiteboard for daily updates on clubs outside of the school office. A new sports club for Year 3/4 starts on Tuesday 22nd if your child is interested. The club will be for 15 weeks in Stokes Hall and we will need a permission slip completing.

Clubs available are Cross Country, Choir, Tag Rugby, Netball, Football, Eco Club, Sewing, Funky Fit, Football & Fitness If you are interested in signing your child up for a club please speak to the school office.

Welcome Back!!

We are delighted to welcome back Miss Muggleton and Mrs Smart after their Maternity leave. They have both returned parttime and are job sharing a Year 2 class. Mrs Smart is also continuing her role as the schools SENco. We would also like to formally welcome into school our new Year 3/4 teacher Mr Brown.

Lateness We still have a number of children arriving late for school. Just a reminder that the school day starts at 8:45 am when the whistle is blown. The children are involved in a variety of morning activities which develop important life skills. Arriving on time for school provides children with a positive ethos and prevents unnecessary stresses children may feel by arriving late.

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Mrs McDonald Mrs McDonald will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2013. She will be raising money for the charity Headway and will be organising a few events in school. The first will be an Easter Egg Bingo Night including buffet on Friday 8th March at 6.30pm. Tickets will be on sale from the school office every day. Please look out for a letter in your child’s bookbag. To read more about Mrs McDonalds fundraising or to sponsor her please look on: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/DianeMcDonald1

Diary of Events January 21st Year 6 & Reception Height and Weight Measurements No Tag Rugby Club 22nd Clubs back to normal 23rd Cross Country Race at Huncote Leisure Centre.

No Eco Club 24th Reading Workshops 29th 6.30pm Race Walking at Saffron Lane February 1st Year 1 & 2 Walk around Blaby 6th Cross Country Race at Huncote Leisure Centre.

No Eco Club 7th Foss Discos 8th Last day of half term 18th School Re-opens 26th 6.30pm Race Walking at Saffron Lane 27th Parents Evening 28th Parents Evening March 8th 6.30pm Easter Egg Bingo/Family Night 15th Red Nose Day Foss Talent Show 20th Year 3 Production to parents 7.00pm 22nd Easter Egg Raffle Last day of Spring Term April 8th School Re-opens