Western Primary School Newsletter No 11
19th May 2008
Dear Parents/Carers
Pocket Money Appeal
Following the recent media coverage of the cyclone in Burma and earthquake in China, the children are keen to show their support for the victims. School Council representatives have discussed this with their class. Rather than asking you for money, they can, if they would like to, bring in a small sum from their pocket money or piggy bank.
We recognise that both countries have a different approach to aid but we intend to send all money raised to the Disasters Emergency Committee who are experienced in sending aid to the best agencies with the best access to the countries experiencing difficulties.
Please stress to your child that there is no obligation to take part, but any donation, from pennies up to a maximum of £4.00 would be gratefully received. Please send donations in a sealed envelope labelled ‘DEC’.
St Paul’s Community Event
Thank you for your donations towards St Paul’s Roof Fund through the ‘Dress as you please’ Day on Friday 9th May. I will let you know how much was raised as soon as possible. Thanks to Mrs Henderson, the Chamber Choir and the School Choir for singing so beautifully at the Community Event on Saturday 10th May.
The Art Competition was judged by Lynda Robertson and Harry Wright and the winners are:-
Betsy Cross Yr R 1st
Toby Pugh Yr 2 2nd
George Canadine Yr R 3rd
Alison Cornforth Yr 4 1st
Mika O’Neill Yr 4 2nd
Isabelle Harrison Yr 3 3rd
John-John Vasquez Yr 6 1st
Annabel Penfound Yr 6 2nd
Alec Kennedy Yr 5 3rd
I am hoping to arrange for Mrs Robertson and Mr Wright to present the prizes in an assembly. More details will follow.
Carrot Day – School Lunch
On Wednesday 4th June 2008, a special lunch is being prepared – see attached. All participating children will receive a packet of carrot seeds to plant. If your child does not normally have a school lunch, but would like to have one on this occasion, then please complete the reply slip below and return it to us by Friday 23rd May. Your payment of £1.90 should be sent in on Monday 2nd June.
Sports Days
The Yr R/KS1 Sports Day is on Friday 20th June at 1.30pm. The reserve date is Thursday 3rd July.
The KS2 Sports Day is on Thursday 26th June at 1.30pm. The reserve date is Friday 27th June.
Lacrosse Tournament
Commiserations to the Lacrosse Team (James Gibney, Ewan Penty Geraets, Sam Martin, Calum Rigden, Annabel Penfound, Maddie Donald, Hannah Jennings and Lily Strong) who represented the school at the Regional Tournament last Saturday. They missed out on going to the Nationals by one goal. The children showed an excellent team spirit and there was some outstanding play, particularly in the match against Goring, which they won 7-5.
Parking
We have recently received telephone calls from several residents in Shelley Close because some parents have parked their car on the pavement or in front of their drives. Please park with care, considering the needs of both residents and pedestrians.
Yours sincerely
Lorraine Smith
Headteacher