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from Primary Times Northamptonshire - October Half Term 2021

Half Term Activities

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Personal growth and confidence with Tiska Karate

At Tiska Karate, students are taught the importance of fitness and self-defence. From the outset, they learn that karate is to be used for defensive purposes and are reminded never to use their fighting skills outside the dojo (training hall) except in cases of extreme provocation, and even then, only in self-defence. During the first few weeks of their training, children learn the essentials of basic etiquette. Emphasis is placed on politeness, and respect for their fellow students, instructors, and parents. They soon become aware that good manners consist of having the utmost consideration for others. Karate can help equip children with essential skills for life!

T: 01753 882012 W: www.tiska.com E: tiska.karate@btconnect.com

Find out how exciting education can truly be this November!

Northampton High School knows how important the right school is to a child’s health, happiness, and overall achievement. A good school will exude excitement, energy, and opportunity, it will propel every child on to a path which will lead them to achieve great things. Northampton High School are experts in educating girls; providing an inspiring curriculum alongside a vast array of extracurricular activities and outstanding pastoral care. From model making club in Year 2 to junior strings club in Year 3 to the current affairs club in Year 6 - there are always so many opportunities. Northampton High School is holding an Early Years Fun Morning for girls on Saturday 13th November. If you are looking for a Nursery or Reception Class for your daughter, please go along and see for yourselves how exciting her education could truly be. Sign up on their website for this, and many more events.

W: www.northamptonhigh.co.uk/

Pitsford is proud to be a Green Flag Eco School!

Through the Eco Schools scheme, the Juniors at Pitsford school have been developing their understanding of sustainability and other global issues that are important to them. Working together on projects linked to ten Eco themes, the children have taken the lead on a wide range of activities during the year, many of them based within the wonderful school grounds. Outside learning seems to develop an increased appetite to learn, to absorb and let go – whether by discovering nature, gardening, or simply picking Pitsford pears from the school orchard. Mrs Rachelle Heard, Head of the Juniors said, “‘Real world learning’ outside of the classroom is hugely important to us; it means children benefit from the best of both worlds by experiencing education in both formal and informal contexts. Pitsford is a great place to be when inspiring and encouraging children to learn and engage with the environment around them. After all, what could be better than cooking and eating fruit crumble made from home-grown school produce?” To see the school in action, get in touch.

T: 01604 880306 E: registrar@pitsfordschool.com

Flu vaccine – available at your child’s school

The children’s Flu vaccine is offered as a yearly nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu. Flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children, with potentially serious complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia. The Flu vaccine will be offered to all children from Reception to Year 11 in the school setting between the end of September 2021 and the end of January 2022. A link to an e-consent will be sent to you via the school. Please complete this and submit within 48 hours of receipt to ensure that your child receives this protection. For children in school years Reception and Year 1, there will be an option to bring them to a clinic setting rather than receiving this in school. The date of the school-based session will be provided in the covering letter which accompanies the e-consent link. If you would like your child to have a gelatine free vaccine, this is available and can be requested via the consent and can also be delivered in school.

W: www.nhs.uk

NMPAT Saturday Music and Arts Centres – delivering fun, friendship and education

NMPAT Centres enable music and artistic opportunities for children and young people at venues local to you. Open access activities provide first experiences for those interested in exploring music and the arts, and there are classes and ensembles for those already having lessons to enjoy the experience of making music with others. Centre staff are specialists in their subject and put students’ interests at the heart of everything they do. A wide range of activities are provided at Centres including: • Instrumental ensembles (bands, orchestras, folk, jazz, percussion) • Contemporary music groups • Choirs • Drama and dance • Art • Exam support • Early years • Groups for students with no previous experience (some instruments may be available for loan) Your first term is fully funded due to a grant from the Cultural Recovery Fund. Following terms are subject to a subscription of £80 per term*.

Find your nearest Centre here at: www.nmpat.co.uk/centres

*Information on the assistance with membership subscriptions scheme available at: www.nmpat.co.uk/finance

Are you looking for an extraordinary education for your child?

Visit St Peter’s School and see for yourself Kettering’s only independent school and Nursery, established in 1946. Celebrating their 75th year in 2021, the school has established a reputation as a warm and friendly school with a strong family atmosphere. Focused on inclusive, high-quality learning, small class sizes are set in a beautiful, walled garden historic setting. Proud of their values-led approach with an emphasis on community, they seek to educate the whole child valuing a vibrant and rich curriculum - the arts, music and sport. Of course, academic rigour is important, but so is creativity, and children are encouraged to become life-long learners, well prepared for any secondary school. They warmly invite you to arrange a visit.

T: 01536 512066 W: www.st-peters.org.uk E: stpsoffice@st-peters.org.uk

Everyone Active - swimming offers vital life skills to children

Learning to swim is a vital life skill which every child should experience. Swimming lessons teach children independence and give a sense of accomplishment as they feel themselves improving. As well as offering a whole-body workout like no other, swimming helps children to keep active while having fun. It also gives children the ability to get themselves out of potentially dangerous situations, enabling them to fully enjoy trips to the seaside and beach holidays. Once your children can swim confidently and competently, the door opens to a huge range of other activities, like kayaking, canoeing and water polo. These provide further opportunities for keeping active, meeting friends and developing new skills. Everyone Active’s awarding-winning learn to swim programme offers lessons for all ages, with child classes starting at four months, right through to adult classes. These are available at sites around the country and all swimming teachers are Swim England level 2 – or equivalent – qualified.

W: https://joinonline.everyoneactive.com/lessons

Local Glazing Company T&K Wins National Glazing Award

T&K are proud to be winners of the GGP20 Installer Awards for the best Conservatory/ Orangery installation. The team are overjoyed to be granted this prestigious award, with it always being a pleasure to help enhance local properties with premium-grade conservatories and orangeries. The win comes from a stunning conservatory that was installed by T&K. The homeowner had previously had a bespoke veranda installed by the T&K team, however they enquired about a more permanent living space to be fitted, and decided on a larger conservatory installation, in Chartwell Green to match, as they still wanted to incorporate the original veranda. The biggest challenge the team faced was incorporating the original structure with the new conservatory installation. However, with 35 years of experience, their award-winning surveyor Steve Love was able to design a structure that fitted the homeowner’s original vision perfectly and added a new living space to their home seamlessly.

To find out more about how T&K could enhance your home with Windows, Doors or Living Spaces please call 0800 622 716 or visit www.tkhi.co.uk and quote: PT5

Flu vaccine – available at your child’s school

The children’s flu vaccine is offered as a yearly nasal spray to children to help protect them against flu. Flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children, with potentially serious complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia.

The Flu vaccine will be offered to all children from Reception to Year 11 in the school setting between the end of September 2021 and the end of January 2022. A link to an e consent will be sent to you via the school. Please complete this and submit within 48 hours of receipt to ensure that your child receives this protection. For children in school years reception and year 1 there will be an option to bring them to a clinic setting rather than receiving this in school. The date of the school based session will be provided in the covering letter which accompanies the e consent link. If you would like your child to have a gelatine free vaccine, this is available and can be requested via the consent and can also be delivered in school.