Dear Parents and Carers
Children’s Valentine Disco – Friday, 10th February
Tickets are now on sale from the office for £2 each. These can be purchased between 8.45am to 9.05am and 3.00pm to 3.20pm.
- Reception/Year 1/2 Disco – 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
- Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Disco – 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
PTA Pop Quiz – Saturday, 24th March 2012.
Registration forms are now available from the school office. Come along to what promises to be a fun evening.
PTA Nearly New Sale – Saturday, 10th March 2012
This will be happening from 2.00 to 4.00pm. If you would like to reserve a pitch, forms are available from the school office.
For both the Nearly New and the Pop Quiz you can email the school office requesting an electronic copy (office@barhill.cambs.sch.uk).
Cambridge and County Folk Museum Shadow Puppet Workshop
During half-term (Wednesday, 15th February) the Folk Museum will join local artist and children’s author Jonny Boatfield for a magical introduction to the world of shadow puppets. Your child will have the opportunity to explore different ways of making shapes and shadows before making his or her own puppet to try out and take home.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years old. Admission is free but booking is essential. Telephone 01223-355159 or email your booking to: info@folkmuseum.org.uk. There are two sessions to choose from: 4.45 to 6.00pm or 6.15 to 7.30pm.
Rising Stars
3pm – 4pm Thursday’s fortnightly Bar Hill Children’s Centre (tel 200473) 9th Feb, 23rd Feb, and 22nd March.
Are you concerned about your child’s development, behaviour or social skills? Rising Stars is a friendly group for families with children under the age of 10 with diagnosed or undiagnosed additional needs. Activities for the children include a sensory tent and light show.
Booking required, but if you are unable to get to the Children’s Centre, but do need some support I am able to visit you at home or at a place convenient for you.
Please do get in touch if you have any worries or concerns with Becca Bryant (details below). Many Thanks,
Becca Bryant, Family Involvement Worker Starship Children’s Centre, (07765-220-653)
Half Term
Holiday Just a reminder that there is no school from Monday, 13th February to Friday, 17th February.
Next week there will be a brief newsletter with an invitation to come to a Parent Support Meeting, so watch this space.
Finally, once again I would like to thank Mr Mistry for his contribution to the children’s education and for all his work as deputy headteacher.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Friday, 03 February 2012 No. 10 Bar Hill Community Primary School PARENTS NEWS LETTER
January 2012
There have been very few PTA events recently, but the work never stops behind the scenes, and there are lots of plans going on and the new term’s fundraising will be starting soon.
What are we doing with all your cash?
We have been keeping you up to date with the improvements we have funded around the school over the year, but you might not have realised that we have given over £10,000 to the school over last 13 months! Yes…. £10,000 !!! We couldn’t have done this without all of your support, but we have to keep going. Our next target is to replace the children’s school dictionaries.
Coming soon…..dates for your diary.
It is getting to that busy time of year for fundraising. Here are some dates for your diary.
- The children’s Valentine’s disco is on Friday, 10th February. Tickets are £2 available from the school office.
- The next Nearly New Sale is Saturday, 10th March from 2 till 4. Get in touch if you want a stand.
- The next Pop Quiz is on Saturday, 24th March. The cost will be £4.50 per person.
- The School’s Big Fun Day is after school on Friday, 25th May.
- Further into the future, the Leavers Disco is on Saturday, 7th July.
- End of Term disco is Friday, 20th July.
What can you do?
We have a committee already running, but we always welcome any offers of help, and there is always space for anyone wanting to get involved. It would be great to see new faces and any new ideas are always appreciated.
How to contact us:
Chat to a member of the PTA in the playground, at any of the events, or see our area of the school website on www.barhillschool.co.uk/pta. The school office can pass details to the PTA so we can get in touch with anyone interested in joining or helping.
The next committee meeting is 23rd February at 7.30 in the school staff room.
Dear Parents and Carers
Mr Mistry
Mr Mistry will be sadly leaving us at the end of this half term (17th February). He will be taking up an exciting new post as a product manager for assessment and curriculum development for primary science.
Mr Mistry has been with us for three and a half years and during that time he has taught different age groups within the school and has been responsible for the development of maths and other areas of the curriculum, as well as helping me lead the school.
I have greatly valued Mr Mistry’s work as both a teacher and deputy head and on behalf of the whole school I want to thank him and wish him every happiness and success in the future.
Water Bottles and School Dinners
Water bottles will now cost £1.50 or you can buy replacement lids for 50p.
School Dinners – Just a reminder that dinner need to be paid for on a weekly basis (either at the start or the end of the week) as the kitchen is self financing.
Dates Until The End Of Term
- Spring Half Term - 13th – 17th February
- Spring Term Closes - Friday, 30th March
- Summer Term Opens – Monday, 16th April
- May Day – Monday, 7th May
- Summer Half-Term – 4th – 8th June
- Summer Term Closes – Friday, 20th July
Children’s Valentine Disco – Friday, 10th February
Tickets are now on sale from the office for £2 each. These can be purchased between 8.45am to 9.05am and 3.00pm to 3.20pm.
- Reception/Year 1/2 Disco – 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
- Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Disco – 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
PTA General Quiz Evening – Next Saturday, 28th January
The PTA will be holding a general quiz evening on Saturday, 28th January. Why not put a team together and join us for what should be an enjoyable evening.
Registration forms for teams (max 8 people per team) are available from the school office and need to be back by Wednesday, 25th January.
Bite Size Catering will be selling burgers and hot dogs on the evening and there will be a licensed bar. Do come along for a fun evening.
After School Clubs
The following after school clubs now meet in the school:
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Reception to Year 6 – Gym Club
Years 3 to 6 -Bollywood Dance
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Mad Science Club (full)
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Starting 1st February – Hockey for Years 5 to 6
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Years 3 to 6 – Choir
Years 3 to 6 – ICT Club(waiting list)
Reception to Year 2 – Street Dance
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Friday Year 1 to 4 – TAG Rugby |
If you are interested in any of these clubs, contact the school office for more details.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
Happy New Year
Welcome back to the start of our new term. Even though it seems a long time ago, I hope you had an enjoyable break with your family. We now look forward to spring and longer days!
Reminder
During the first three weeks of May children in all year groups [except reception and year 1] throughout England have their annual assessments. KS2 (Year 6) SATs tests will take place during the week commencing the 14th May. We would also ask all families to avoid taking holidays during this period.
Borrowed Clothes and Wet Play
Please return clothes lent to your child if they have fallen over and borrowed dry clothes from the school. We are very short now and will not be able to supply clean trousers.
Also, if your child has outgrown any trousers, leggings, pants, knickers or socks please could you donate them to the school.
During wet weather you may want to consider sending your child with a change of clothes.
Medicines and Micropore Tape
If your child is unwell and needs to have either antibiotics or calpol, may we remind you that the school is not allowed to give them to your child. You either need to come in yourself or have a friend or family member come in for you.
Also, if your child wears earrings, can we ask that they have a box of micropore tape in their PE bag as they need to have their earrings covered while doing PE.
Packed Lunches
Just a reminder that we have a no nuts policy in the school. This includes cereal bars which may have nuts in them.
Also, we do not allow children to have sweets in their packed lunches.
Free School Meals – Who is eligible?
All children who are at school with parents who are claiming:
- Income Support or
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or
- Income-related employment and support allowance (this benefit will be introduced from 27 October 2008) or
- Support under part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 or
- Child Tax Credit but who are not entitled to working tax credit and whose annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) does not exceed £16,190 or
- Guarantee element of state pension credit
* Note: Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals.
To apply online go to: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
PTA General Quiz Evening
The PTA will be holding a general knowledge quiz evening on Saturday, 28th January. Why not put a team together and join us for what should be an enjoyable evening.
Registration forms for teams (max 8 people per team) are available from the school office.
Bite Size Catering will be selling burgers and hot dogs on the evening.
Healthy Eating Tuck Shop
We will be restarting the healthy eating tuck shop this Wednesday, 11th January. Items to buy are still only 25 pence each.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
STOP PRESS - Mrs Whyte asked us to let you know that Friday is NON-UNIFORM DAY. The children can come in Christmassy dress!
Happy Christmas from the PTA to everyone in and around the school.
What have we been doing ?
In the short time since our last newsletter there has been a very successful Pampered Chef evening, and the children have designed and sold their own Christmas cards.
Coming soon…..dates for your diary.
There is a lot going on soon and in the new year, with something for everyone.
Sadly we have had to cancel the End of Term Disco this week, because of health and safety at the school, but there will be a Valentines Disco on Friday February 10th
The Christmas Hamper draw will be tomorrow, Thursday, 15th December tickets need to be in to the school office by 9.00am tomorrow morning.
Further into the future….. A General Knowledge quiz will be on 28th Jan, with Bitesize Catering, and a licenced bar as normal. Registration forms are now available from the office. The next Nearly New Sale will be on 10th March 2012, the next Pop Quiz on 24th March, and the Fun Day on 25th May.
What can you do ?
We have a committee already running, but we always welcome any offers of help, and there is always space for anyone wanting to get involved. It would be great to see new faces and any new ideas are always appreciated.
How to contact us:
Chat to a member of the PTA in the playground, at any of the events, or see our area of the school website here . The school office can pass details to the PTA so we can get in touch with anyone interested in joining or helping.
Dear Parents and Carers
Christmas Concerts
Thank you to the Reception and Infant children who have given us two delightful Christmas concerts. We are looking forward to the following next week:
- Tuesday, 13th Dec - Year 3 and 4 (main church) – 6.30pm
- Wednesday, 14th Dec - Year 5 and 6(main church) – 6.30pm
Christmas Hampers
Five lovely Christmas hampers are now on display in the office. The school office will be selling tickets until the end of school on Wednesday afternoon. If you have tickets which you have yet to return, please can you send them back by Wednesday. They should be returned in an envelope marked ‘PTA Hamper Raffle Tickets’. The draw will take place on Thursday, 15th December.
Children’s Christmas Lunch
On the last day of term, next Friday, 16th December, the children will be having their annual Christmas dinner. The cost is £2.00 and the children all receive a Christmas cracker and are served their lunch by the teachers, teaching assistants and office staff.
If your child would like to stay, please send an envelope to the office with £2.00 stating it is for the Christmas dinner. We need to know numbers by Monday. Thank you.
End Of Term Discos – Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the end of term disco will not be taking place next Friday (the last day of term).
However, the PTA will instead, for the first time ever, be holding a very special children’s Valentine disco, on Friday, 10th February. Watch this space!
Christmas Cards
The red Christmas posting box is now in the school foyer. Please can we remind you to make sure that every card has the friend’s first name, surname and the class they are in. If this information is not one the card, it cannot be delivered .
Packed Lunches
Just a reminder that we do not allow nuts in the school as some children have nut allergies. This includes cereal bars which may have nuts in them.
Also, we do not allow children to have sweets in their packed lunches.
Free School Meals – Who is eligible?
All children who are at school with parents who are claiming:
- Income Support or
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or
- Income-related employment and support allowance (this benefit will be introduced from 27 October 2008) or
- Support under part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 or
- Child Tax Credit but who are not entitled to working tax credit and whose annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) does not exceed £16,190 or
- Guarantee element of state pension credit
Note: Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals.
To apply online go to: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
Parent Support Group
Next Friday, 2nd December, I am re-launching our support group for parents of children with additional needs. Whether your child has a Statement, is on School Action, has a disability of any description or is simply in need of extra support in a particular area, we would be very pleased to see you for an informal chat and a cup of coffee.
At future meetings, I will be inviting professionals to come and share their advice with us. If you are interested, please come along to the community lounge at 9.30am. I look forward to seeing you there.
Katharine Edwards
Special Needs Governor
Free School Meals – Who is eligible?
All children who are at school with parents who are claiming:
- Income Support or
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or
- Income-related employment and support allowance (this benefit will be introduced from 27 October 2008) or
- Support under part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 or
- Child Tax Credit but who are not entitled to working tax credit and whose annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) does not exceed £16,190 or
- Guarantee element of state pension credit
- Note: Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals.
To apply online go to: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Children In Need
Many thanks to all those who supported Children In Need last Friday. The children and staff raised £280 some of which came through a number of Year 6 children doing a sponsored silence!
Operation Christmas Child – Send A Shoebox
This has been our largest collection of shoeboxes for a number of years with an amazing 63 boxes being sent out to needy children. Many thanks for all those families that made boxes up.
Christmas Concerts
- Thursday, 8th Dec - Year 1 and 2 (main church) at 6.30pm
- Friday, 9th Dec - Reception (school hall) at 2.00pm
- Tuesday, 13th Dec – Year 3 and 4 (main church) at 6.30pm
- Wednesday, 14th Dec - Year 5 and 6 (main church) at 6.30pm
Christmas Cards
The red Christmas posting box will be out in the school foyer from next Thursday, 1st December. Can we remind you to make sure that every card has the friend’s first name, surname and what class they are in. If this information is not on the card, it cannot be delivered .
Christmas Hampers
The Christmas hampers will be on display in the school foyer from next week. Tickets need to be back to the office by Tuesday, 13th December. If you require additional tickets, please see the school office. The draw will take place on Thursday, 15th December.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Dear Parents/Carers
What have we been doing ?
In September there was a very successful coffee morning, and anyone still wanting to meet the PTA can get in touch any time. October saw the latest Nearly New Sale, which was another great success, for both buyers and sellers. There has been a plant sale recently, and a cake stall as well, and there will be more of these in the future.
Where are we doing with all your cash?
With nearly £400 being made in the events above, and money from the end of last term, there is money going out to each class, with specific plans to buy books for the uppers, and maths equipment across the school. We are even looking at creating a special maths and reading area for the infants.
Coming soon…..lots of dates for your diary!
There is a lot going on soon, with something for everyone.
- A Pampered Chef evening on 14th November. Tickets are available on the door, and a raffle will be happening as well as all the great food.
- The children’s Christmas cards are available through the office now, and tickets available for the Christmas Hampers will be available soon.
- The next Camilles Café will be on 13th December.The End of Term Disco, with Disco Dave, is on 16th December, details coming soon.
- A new event for you all in January, on Saturday 28th, a General Knowledge quiz. With the same style as the ever popular pop quiz, teams of up to 8 at £4 per ticket and a starting time of 7.30 p.m.
Further into the future….. The next Nearly New Sale will be on 10th March 2012, the next Pop Quiz on 24th March, and the Fun Day on 25th May
What can you do?
We have a committee already running, but we always welcome any offers of help, and there is always space for anyone wanting to get involved. It would be great to see new faces and any new ideas are always appreciated.
How to contact us:
Chat to a member of the PTA in the playground, at any of the events, or see our area of the school website here. The school office can pass details to the PTA so we can get in touch with anyone interested in joining or helping.
The next committee meeting is 7th December at 7.30 in the school staff room.
Dear Parents and Carers
Fire Alarm
Many thanks to everyone for your cooperation when the fire alarm went off at 8.50am this morning. We were impressed at how the children, staff and parents handled the situation.
The only difficulty was the number of cars parked in the school hammerhead. This made it very difficult for the fire engine that came and had it had been a real fire it would have been very difficult for the emergency services to manoeuvre their vehicles.
There is also the issue of the safety of your children coming to and from school. For this reason, please can parents and carers refrain from driving up into the hammerhead at the beginning and the end of the school day.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Children In Need – Next Friday, 18th November
This year’s theme is going to be ‘What I Want To Be When I Grow Up’. Children are therefore invited to come in fancy dress as something they want to be when they are older whether it be a doctor, a popstar, a super hero, police or fireman, or even a teacher!
There will be a cost of 50p per child with all proceeds going to Children In Need. The theme was chosen to get the children thinking about the future and how fortunate they are compared to others.
There will be a cake stall at break and we would appreciate it if you could make cakes, biscuits, popcorn, etc. All food items will be 20p.
School Dinners
It is lovely to see so many parents and grandparents coming in for lunch. Thank you!
Please can you ensure that Mrs Lewney knows by that morning (at the latest). This is so our chef cooks the right quantity of food. The £2.50 needs to be paid on or before the day of having the meal
PTA News
Many thanks to those parent who provided cakes and biscuits for today’s cake stall. We are most appreciative of your support.
PTA/Pampered Chef Evening – Ready Steady Cook Style
This Monday 14th November – 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
See two teams battle it out to create the best recipe in this fun cooking show using The Pampered Chef’s innovative kitchen tools. Up to 15% of every purchase will go to Bar Hill Primary School.
Ticket prices are £1.50 in advance (which includes a glass of wine or a soft drink and chocolate) or £2.00 on the door. Please feel free to bring a bottle, crisps and nibbles will be served.
Tickets now available from the school office. Why not bring family and friends along to what should be a fun and relaxing evening
Christmas Cards
We were delighted with the quality of children’s Christmas cards. Please send any Christmas card orders in by lunchtime on Monday, 14th Nov. The orders need to be placed by close of play on Monday.
School Photos
You can order your school photos either on line (instructions in pack) or by returning your order with the money to the school. Orders via the school must be in by Friday, 18th November.
Operation Christmas Child – Send A Shoebox!
Just a reminder that these boxes need to be back to the office by Monday, 14th November.
Best wishes
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow as it is a staff training day.
Absence Letters
If your child is going to be off school, please remember to phone in and leave a message either on the answer machine or with someone in the office for each day they are off. Upon their return, please make sure your child has an absence note for the teacher which has the dates of the days they were off. If you do not send in an absence note to the teacher, it is recorded as an unauthorised absence.
NO NUTS IN SCHOOL
Just a reminder that children should not be bringing any type of nuts into school as we have a number of children with nuts allergies. This includes some cereal bars and nutella.
Operation Christmas Child – Send A Shoebox!
As well as this newsletter your child will be bringing home a leaflet from Operation Christmas Child.
Each year more and more of our children are filling shoe boxes for children who will have no Christmas presents otherwise. These boxes go all over the world to those children most in need.
Last year we sent 54 boxes from our children! If you need any spare leaflets, let us know.
Boxes back to the office by Monday, 14th November.
School Dinners
If a parent or grandparent comes into school to have a school dinner, the office staff must know by that morning (at the latest). This is so our chef cooks the right quantity of food. The £2.50 needs to be paid on or before the day of having the meal.
PTA News
Many thanks to those parent who provided cakes and biscuits for today’s cake stall. We are most appreciative of your support.
PTA/Pampered Chef Evening – Ready Steady Cook Style
Monday 14th November at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
See two teams battle it out to create the best recipe in this fun cooking show using The Pampered Chef’s innovative kitchen tools. Up to 15% of every purchase will go to Bar Hill Primary School.
Ticket prices are £1.50 in advance (which includes a glass of wine or a soft drink and chocolate) or £2.00 on the door. Please feel free to bring a bottle, crisps and nibbles will be served.
Tickets now available from the school office. Why not bring family and friends along to what should be a fun and relaxing evening
Poppy Appeal
From Monday, 7th November to Friday, 11th November the Year 6 children will be going around to the classroom so your child can buy a poppy. There is no set amount to give but a donation to this cause is much appreciated by the Royal British Legion.
I hope you all have a lovely half-term and we will see the children on Monday, 31st October.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
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