Bar Hill Primary School

Dear Parents

Year 6 – Admission To Secondary School
This is to remind parents with Year 6 children that they must fill in an application form to the County Admissions Department in order to ensure your child has a place for secondary school in September 2012.

Your child does not automatically go to Swavesey.  You must fill in an admissions form. This must be done by Monday, 31st October.  If you have not completed a form by this date, your child may not get a place at Swavesey.

Tokens For School
Morrisons’ “Let’s Grow” tokens as well as Nestle Cereal “Box Tops For Education” are both being collected by the school. Please can you, family and friends collect these for the school.  Just send them into your child’s classroom.  Many thanks.

Money Payments To The School
When paying money to the school (eg dinner money, trip money, etc) please can the following procedure be followed:

• Cheques should be made payable to Bar Hill School.  If paying for two different things (eg dinner money and school uniform), these must be paid on two separate cheques.
• Money should be handed to the office or class teacher in an envelope with your child’s name, class, and what the money is for.
• All money envelopes should be given to the class teacher who will pass the money on to the school office.

School Holidays
School is closed on Friday, 21st October for a training day and the following week (Monday, 24th to 28th October) for half-term.  We will reopen on Monday, 31st October.

Reminders
During the first three weeks of May children in all year groups [except reception and year 1] throughout England take assessment tests.  Year 2 and 6 children are also taking their national SATs tests.

We are still finding there are children going on the play equipment before and after school.  Our school play equipment must be supervised by a member of staff.  For health and safety reasons please keep your child off the equipment.

School Photos
The school photographer will be in this Thursday, 13th October to take individual and family photos.

Your child should have brought home a lilac letter today to fill in and return to the school by this Tuesday, 11th October.

Parent Mail
If you would like to receive letters and other school information by email log onto: http://www.parentmail.co.uk/
Once on their site go to ‘Parent Login’ in the top right corner.  Next go to ‘Register’.  In the drop down box find ‘Bar Hill’ and then go on from there.

If you have difficulties signing in, bring your email to the school office and they will register for you. This is an excellent way to get those letters that don’t always make it home!

The Playstation
The after school club is open from 8.15am to 6.00pm in school holidays to all children in Reception up to Year 6.

On Friday, 31st October and half term week (24th to 28th October) there will be craft sessions from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.  The cost of the sessions is £5.00.

For more information on booking your child a place, contact Patsie Ostler on 07921-541-549

Best wishes

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

 

Dear Parents

Congratulations
Congratulations, to Mrs Jo Montgomery who was appointed as our new chair of governors.  Mrs Montgomery is a parent of Emily in Year 4 and Poppy in Year 2.

Mrs Montgomery has been a member of the governing body for a number of years and has done a great deal of work to help us develop our science curriculum.  Last term she organised a very successful careers fair at the school for our Year 5 pupils as well as other Year 6 pupils in the local area.

A huge thank you to Mr Richard Sharman who was our previous chair of governors.  Mr Sharman has worked tirelessly to improve our premises and ICT facilities and has been very committed to our school.  We are delighted that Mr Sharman will remain on the governing body.

Healthy Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs every morning Monday to Friday.  Parents can drop their children off at the school from 7.45am.  The cost of breakfast and childcare is £2.50 per day.  Parents can use it on a regular basis or a one off basis.

Year 6 – Admission To Secondary School
This is to remind parents with Year 6 children that they must fill in an application form to the County Admissions Department in order to ensure your child has a place for secondary school in September 2012.

Your child does not automatically go to Swavesey.  You must fill in an admissions form.

Swavesy Village College have emailed us to say that we will be receiving their school prospectus sometime next week.  The Open Evening for Year 6 pupils and their parents will be Thursday, 6th October – times to follow.

St Bedes Open Evening will be on Wednesday, 12th October starting at 6.00pm.

Clubs

• Monday – Gymnastics, Years 1 to 3 from 3.20pm to 4.20pm and Years 4 to 6 from 4.25pm to 5.25pm.  The cost of the lessons are £5.00 for the hour.
• Thursday – Choir for Years 3 to 6.  This is run by Miss Welham and is straight after school until 4.00pm.
• Wednesday Lunchtime – Netball for Years 4 to 6 from 12.20pm to 12.50pm.
• Friday (for 6 weeks starting 30th September) – there will be a TAG Rugby club straight after school until 4.15pm.  This is for Years 3 to 6.

There will be an ICT and Drama club starting shortly.

Free Workshop – Let’s Communicate
For Parents/Carers With Children Aged 2 – 5
The Starship Children’s Centre will be holding this workshop on Wednesday, 12th October from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.  To reserve a place or for more information please contact Carole Hood on 01954-200473.

Jumble Sale
There will be a jumble sale tomorrow, Saturday, 24th September, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the Octagon.  The money raised will go towards autumn bedding plants and seating for the village memorial garden.  There will be second hand clothes, bric-a-bac, a café and much more.

Astro Turf
The new astro turf for the village is now finished and looks terrific.  It is available to hire for a party or just booking a fun session at weekends and in the school holidays.  To book the astro contact Julie on 01954-781838.

At the moment there is no one to supervise the after school football on the astro on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays after school for Year 4, 5 and 6.  If you are able and interested in doing it, please contact the school office for details.

Best wishes

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

 

Dear Parents

Welcome back!  I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with your family.

The children have all settled in very well and we extend a warm welcome to all our new reception children and their parents as well as new families to the village.

We also welcome our new teachers David Hawkins, David Hunns and Anna Flack.

Thank You
Claire Worth asked me to thank the parents, children, PTA, governors and staff for all her wonderful leaving gifts.  She was very touched by everyone’s kindness.

Office Hours
The school office is open from 8.40 to 9.10am in the mornings and 3.00 to 3.20pm in the afternoons.  Other than an emergency, could parents please refrain from coming at other times to the office.  Uniform and water bottles are only sold on Wednesdays during the above times.

Healthy Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs every morning Monday to Friday.  Parents can drop their children off at the school from 7.45am.  The cost of breakfast and childcare is £2.50 per day.  Parents can use it on a regular basis or a one off basis.

Hammerhead Parking
In the interest of our children’s health and safety, please can parents refrain from parking in the Hammerhead outside the school and library.

There have been some near miss accidents and therefore, please park elsewhere.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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 cereal bars containing nuts.

Gardening Club
I want to take this opportunity to thank Lisa Taylor for her dedication to getting our school vegetable plot up and running. Unfortunately for us, Lisa will be starting teacher training next week and will no longer be able to run the popular once a week lunchtime club.

Is there any parent who would be interested in taking it over?  If so, do come and talk to me about it.

Parent Mail
If you would like to receive letters and school information by email, go to: http://www.parentmail.co.uk/, then to ‘parent login’ (which is in the top right hand corner next to school login), then to ‘register’ and follow the directions.  This way you will receive newsletters, menus, and other information if your child forgets to bring them home.

If you are not happy to do it online, give the office your email address and they can put you on the system.

PTA Coffee Morning
Parents are warmly welcome on Friday, 23rd September to the PTA coffee morning.

It will be held in the community lounge from 9.00am to 10.00am.  Do come along for a drink and some cake.  Younger siblings are welcome to come as well.

Astro After School For Year 4, 5, and 6
At the moment there is no one to supervise the after school football on the astro on Mondays for Year 4, 5 and 6. If you are able and interested in doing it, please contact the school office for details.

Yours sincerely

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers

The end of term is almost upon us and the final newsletter will be sent home on the last day of term. Thank you for attending and supporting our concerts to date. They have been a real celebration of the children’s achievements this year. I look forward to the Middles’ concert on Monday, 11th July in the school at 2:00pm and 6:30pm and also the Infants’ concert on Tuesday, 12th July in the main church building at 6:30pm. It was good to see so many of you on our Open Evening on Monday. I hope you enjoyed the workshops.

Communication
As has always been the case all communication to the staff or myself should be done through messages in the day book, face to face meetings or via telephone conversations. Only in extreme circumstances in agreement with the member of staff should email be used. We have a policy covering email communication which outlines the above. A copy of this policy is being distributed with this newsletter.

School Office
Just a reminder that if you wish to visit the school office in the morning after you have dropped your child off in their classroom, you must go back outside and enter the school via the main entrance.  Please do not walk through the school to reach the office.

This is a security measure so that we can identify adults who are in the school during the school day.

School office hours are from 8.35am to 9.10am in the mornings and 3.00pm to 3.30pm in the afternoons.  Other than an emergency, could parents please refrain from coming at other times to the office.  Thank you for your co-operation.

Uniform and water bottles are only sold on Wednesdays during the above times.

We would also appreciate your co-operation in not parking in front of the school gates at any time including the beginning and end of the school day as access is required at all times for emergency vehicles.

Key Stage 2 Sports Day
The new date for the Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 sports day is Tuesday, 19th July at 10.00am to 12 noon on the school playing field.

School Dinners
Please note that there are just 2 weeks left until the summer holidays.  Please can all outstanding dinner money be paid by Monday, 18th July as well as what dinners your child will be having that week.  This gives the office plenty of time to complete their year end procedure.

In September the cost of school dinners will remain at £2.00.

End Of Term Discos
These will be held on the last day of term, Friday, 22nd July in the school hall.

Tickets are now on sale from the office from 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.

Helpers Needed
The Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 disco needs help on the evening.  If you could come for that hour and a half, please let the school office know.

Drop In Session For Next Year’s 1 and 2
This Thursday, 14th July at 3.15pm the parents and children for next Years 1 and 2 will have the opportunity to drop in and say hello to Mr David Hawkins the new area leader

Yours sincerely

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

The Bar Hill school Kwik Cricket team were selected to play in the area finals of a national competition on Friday. The team, coached by Mrs Lemon, had an excellent afternoon at Histon cricket ground playing some very exciting cricket.

Each and every member of the team made a very positive contribution to the team performances in every game. The team spirit was excellent as they all encouraged one another and really captured the whole ‘working together’ team ethic.

The children were fantastic ambassadors for Bar Hill school and the teachers, parents and helpers were very proud of their efforts.

Thank you to Mrs Lemon for all her efforts to make it an enjoyable day.

Dear Parents/Carers

Dates For You To Note

• Sports Day for Reception, Year 1 and 2 (KS1) will now be on Friday, 1st July at 1.30pm
• Sports Day for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 (KS2) will be on Friday, 8th July at 10.00am
• Concert Year 5 and 6 only Thursday, 30th June – Two Performances – 2.00pm and 6.00pm
• Concert Reception – Friday, 8th July (School at 2.00pm)
• Concert Year 1 and 2 – Tuesday, 12th July (Main Church Building at 6.30pm)
• Concert Year 3 and 4 – Monday, 11th July (School at 2.00pm and 6.30pm)
• School Open Evening – Monday, 4th July from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

The Playstation – Bar Hill Out of School Club
We would like to thank everyone for attending our Craft and Activity Afternoon, we hope you all enjoyed yourselves, we really do appreciate your support. We were very lucky with the weather and raised £1001.  This will go towards a new boiler.

To thank you for your support, we are giving you the chance to come and see us at the fete, where you could win a free session in our draw, either for after school or a craft session in the Summer Holidays.

School Dinners
Please note that there are just four weeks left until the summer holidays.  Please can all outstanding dinner money be paid by Monday, 18th July as well as what dinners your child will be having that week.  This gives the office plenty of time to complete their year end procedure.

In September the cost of school dinners will remain at £2.00.

Holidays
Parents are reminded that holidays should not be taken in school time.  In line with the government’s guidance, all absences will be marked as “unauthorised”.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Bar Hill Village Fete and Fun Run
This week the children had someone come in to tell them about the village fun run which will be taking place on Saturday, 2nd July.

The fun run race for primary school children will start at 1.00pm and will be one lap around the village green. The race for secondary school children will start at 2.00pm and will be 2 laps around the village green. The race for adults will start at 3.00pm and will be 3 laps around the village green. There are application forms at the school office if you would like to join in.

Kind regards

Sanjay Mistry
Deputy Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers

Science Week
The children have enjoyed an exciting Science Week doing lots of different activities. Our thanks to Jo Montgomery, a governor and parent, who has had a big input into this week.

Careers Day
On Tuesday, we hosted a Careers Day for our Year 6 pupils. There were representatives from the NHS, The Royal Air Force, Shepreth Wildlife Park, The Hair Dressing Salon at Swavesey, Haarts Estate Agents, NAPP Pharmaceutical, The Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge Building Society and the Careers Service.

Pupils from the local cluster of primary schools attended and it was a great success.

Play Equipment
We are still finding there are children going on the play equipment before and after school. Our school play equipment must be supervised by a member of staff. For health and safety reasons please keep your child off the equipment.

School Uniform
Lately there have been an increasing number of children who have been creatively extending our school uniform range!

Can I just remind you that our school colours are navy, grey (black for Year 6) and that hoodies, short skirts and various accessories (long scarves, etc) are not appropriate for school use.

Please also make sure your child has appropriate footwear to go on the school equipment.

School Payments
Just a reminder that whenever you are making a payment to the school by cheque, it should be made payable to ‘Bar Hill Primary School’.

If there is a queue at the school office, there is a locked red box in the foyer where you can post money or correspondence to the school.

Class Photographs
Today your child should have brought home a proof copy of their class photo. You can order copies through the school, in which case completed orders together with cash/cheque need to be returned to the school before 21st June. You can also order on line, details of how to do this are on the order form.

Fun Day – Tomorrow, Saturday, 11th June – School Playing Field
The Playstation will be having a Fun Day tomorrow on the school playing field.

It will be held from 12.00noon to 4.00pm

Dates For You To Note

• Sports Day for Reception, Year 1 and 2 (KS1) will be on Tuesday, 21st June at 1.30pm
• Sports Day for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 (KS2) will be on Friday, 8th July at 10.00am
• Change of Date for Reception Concert it is  now Friday, 8th July at School at 2.00pm
• Concert Year 1 and 2 – Tuesday, 12th July – Main Church Building at 6.30pm
• Concert Year 3 and 4 – Monday, 11th July – School at 2.00pm and 6.30pm
• Concert Year 5 and 6 – 30th June – School at 2.00pm and 6.00pm
• School Open Evening – Monday, 4th July from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Kind regards

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

With the sun shining and the school field full of hustle and bustle the school PTA Annual Fun Day proved to be a resounding success.

The excellent weather ensured the children, staff, parents and carers of Bar Hill Primary were able to enjoy the amazing selection of stalls and attractions.

One particular stall, featuring some very exotic animals, proved to be very popular with children and adults alike.

The atmosphere was wonderful and the children were entertained for hours, with each class running their own stall and taking a very active role.

Huge congratulations to all the Fun Day PTA and their planning committee and to all the children, staff, parents and carers for making it such lovely day.

We’re looking forward to next year already.

Dear Parents/Carers

School Fun Day – On The School Playing Field – NOW!
It’s happening now!  Come and join the fun.  No need to cook dinner tonight – come and eat at our barbecue.

Our children have been having a lovely Enterprise week making things to sell.

Play Equipment
Our school play equipment must be supervised by a member of staff.  Therefore, could parents please keep their children off the play equipment before and after school.  Thank you for your co-operation

Science Week
The first week after half-term (6th-10th June) is Science Week and our Year 5 are off to Kingswood in Norfolk for three days. If you are a scientist and would like to come in to work with our children, do let us know.

Readathon
Thank you to all those parents who have supported their children in the Readathon and also for the monies collected so far.

Each class will be spending the money raised on books and so far the winning class is Mrs Bailham’s class (Class 1 – Reception) who have raised over £100!  So please could you send in any remaining monies before half-term.

Careers Day
On Tuesday, 7th June we are hosting a careers fair our Year 6 pupils and Year 6 pupils from eight local schools.

This means that at lunch time the children will be eating their dinners in their classrooms and all the teachers as well as the midday supervisors will be on duty to provide extra cover.

There will no change regarding school meals. It is roast chicken as usual!

Tesco Vouchers
Please can you bring in any remaining vouchers next week please.  We will be bagging up the remaining vouchers for collection at the beginning of June.

School Dinners
Just a reminder that school dinners need to be paid for weekly.  If paying by cheque, please make them out to ‘Bar Hill Primary School’.

If there is a queue at the school office in the morning, there is a red post box in the foyer to leave items.

Dates For You To Note

• Sports Day for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 (KS2) will be on Friday, 8th July at 10.00am
• Sports Day for Reception, Year 1 and 2 (KS1) will be on Tuesday, 21st June at 1.30pm
• Concert Reception – Thursday, 14th July (School at 2.00pm)
• Concert Year 1 and 2 – Tuesday, 12th July (Main Church Building at 6.30pm)
• Concert Year 3 and 4 – Monday, 11th July (School at 2.00pm and 6.30pm)
• Concert Year 5 and 6 – 27th and 30th June (School at 7.00pm)
• School Open Evening – Monday, 4th July from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Half-Term
Half-term holiday will be Monday, 30th May to Friday, 3rd June.  School reopens on Monday, 6th June.

I hope you have an enjoyable half-term break with your children.

Kind regards

Lin Whyte
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers

School Fun Day – Friday, 20th May
This will be held after school and promises to be a really fun family event. The PTA will be sending out a separate flyer with all the information on it. On the back will be a colouring competition for your children to enter.

Save The Children/Japanese Tsunami Fundraiser
Thank you to all who supported this event. An amazing £355.40 was raised. Congratulations to the winners of the colouring competition – Lucas Winter-Castillo and Tilly Knott!

Football On The Astro After School
Year 3 and 4 football sessions have begun on the astro on Mondays from 3.15pm to 4.00pm.

Year 1 and 2 will be starting after the Easter holidays on Fridays from 3.15pm to 4.00pm. Year 1 and 2 children must be supervised by a parent/adult.

Tennis
Free taster sessions for families (children must be accompanied by an adult) on:
Tuesday 10th May and Thursday 12th May.
Times: 3.30pm – 5.00pm or 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Come along and have a go.

Bar Hill Library – Urgent Meeting
The future of our library is under threat. There will be an urgent meeting to discuss the future of the library this Thursday, 12th May.

It will be held in the main church building and starts at 7.00pm. Please come and support your local library.

SATs Week
Year 6 SATs commence this Monday, 9th May. Year 2 SATs will be throughout the month of May.

Plant Collection
If you ordered summer bedding plants from the PTA, they can be collected after 3.00pm on Wednesday, 18th May.

Tesco Vouchers
Thank you for all the vouchers you have collected for us so far. Also, please thank your family, friends and neighbours who have also collected for us.

Tesco finish giving out vouchers this Sunday, 8th May. Please may we have all your vouchers in as soon as possible.

If you have the time, could you bundle them up in packs of 100 with a rubber band, the office would be most appreciative!

Sainsbury Vouchers and Box Tops For Education
Many thanks for all the vouchers we have been receiving. Please continue to encourage friends and families to collect vouchers for us. Sainsbury vouchers continue until June.

Sun Cream, Water Bottles and Hats
Now that the weather has improved and the sun is shining please remember to provide sun hats and apply sun screen in the morning. Also, make sure your child has their water bottle.

Play Equipment
The children are now playing on the school’s outdoor play equipment. In order to play on this equipment, they must have trainers or sensible shoes on. They are not allowed to play on it wearing sandals or slip on shoes.

Next Year’s Term Dates
We have sent out a sheet via your child and Parentmail to let you know what next year’s term dates will be. If you need more copies, the office has extra copies.

Kind regards

Lin Whyte
Headteacher