Worsbrough Common Primary School and Rising Stars Children’s Centre Newsletter Welcome back!
Autumn Term 2
Welcome back! I hope you all had a great half term break and are now ready for a busy term ahead! It was fantastic to see so many of you dressed up for Halloween on Monday, assembly was seriously spooky!
4th November 2011
Our new MUGA is in place in the playground and we have developed a clear rota so that all classes get a chance to take part in activities during break times, hopefully it will have also improved access into and out of the playground. Please could all parents and carers support us in ensuring no children climb on the MUGA before or after school. We have spoken to the children and made it clear that if they are found climbing they will be moved straight to red.
Diary Dates Mondays—Chess club Tuesdays—Street Dance Wednesday—Homework Club Thursday Book Club/Film Club
There’s lots to look forward too this half term! Ms Davies Friday 11th November 2011
Movember As many of you will have already seen from our blog and Facebook page we are raising awareness of testicular and prostate cancer during November! Movember—the name being used and our Mo Bros—Mr Shepherd, Mr Fletcher , Mr Lawton, Mr Hill and Mr Lowe will all be growing moustaches over the course of the month! Please give them lots of
School is closed for training.
encouragement! It would be great to see some parents/carers joining in too!
Children’s Centre Child care available 1 hour to a whole day. For further information contact the Children’s centre manager. Look at Books Group—Tuesday 1-3 Little Stars Baby Group—Wednesday 10-12 Toddler Group—Friday 9.30—11.30
Worsbrough Common Primary School and Rising Stars Children’s Centre
Sponsored Penalty Shoot Out! Next Thursday we will be taking part in a sponsored penalty shoot out to raise funds for the school. The money raised wil be used to subsidise school trips and after school clubs.
Bruce Ave Barnsley S70 4EB Phone: 01226 289989
Please get as many sponsors as you can!
Uniform There have been a number of concerns raised by parents regarding missing uniform. If belongings are found they are always placed in the lost property box. All staff try really hard to encourage children to look after their belongs by either putting them in their drawer or on their peg. Could all parents/carers ensure that names are put in all items of clothing and if the wrong jumper/cardigan etc is taken home by mistake that it is
Staying Safe Many of you will be enjoying Bonfire Night on Saturday and either holding your own events or going to organised displays. I want you all back in school in one piece on Monday so please stay safe and remember the Firework Code.
Keep fireworks in a closed box Follow the instructions on each firework Light all fireworks at arms length Stand well back Never go back to a lit firework Never put fireworks in your pocket Never throw fireworks Keep pets inside
returned to school. Many thanks.
Staff Learning
Facebook page and Blog
In staff meeting this week staff worked together to focus on feedback and marking.
We have now got a facebook page that we are using to keep you as up to date as possible—please take a look!
Lisa and Miss Ellison continue to work hard on their Open University Courses.
Miss Dring went on the Big Maths Course
Our school blog has now got additional pages and the Children Centre and School Office have been really busy adding lots of additional information on to it. You will be able to view the School newsletter on here.
Check out the ‘Praise Page’ on my Headteacher’s blog if you want to see some great learners! http://worsbroughcblogs.net/
Have a good weekend!