‘News’ Category
Posted on Friday, November 27th, 2009
Dear Parent/Carers
Special Parent’s Christmas Dinner
Parents are invited to have a school dinner with their child on Tuesday, 8th December. The meal will cost £2.50.
If you would like to come to this meal, please send in £2.50 in an envelope with your name, your child’s name, and their class teacher’s name with “for the attention of the office” on it.
Congratulations and Thank You – To Ellie Morris (Year 1)
Ellie entered a competition at her swimming club on behalf of our school and won first prize which was £200 of sports equipment for the school. Ellie and her mum have selected some exciting new equipment for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Well done Ellie!
Christmas Hampers
We are hoping to raffle Christmas hampers again this Christmas. We would be most grateful for donation of items for the hampers. Please can they be in by next Friday, 4th December.
Operation Christmas Child
We have been asked to thank all those who sent in Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child. It has been another successful year for them thanks to everyone’s participation.
Emergency Closures
In bad weather or because of any other major incident, if closure is necessary, information will be given out on:
- Radio Cambridgeshire
- Heart Radio
In addition, information about closures will also be posted on the Home Page of our website or will be left on the school answer phone.
New Children’s Centre News Update
Work will begin on the new Children’s Centre on Monday, 7th December.
Please keep the hammerhead free as there will be large lorries coming and going throughout the day.
Also, just a reminder that the route to the school office will change with a new gate being put in by the village playground. This will stop access during school time through the reception playground. We will notify you of the change when the work is completed.
Dates Of Christmas Concerts
- Monday, 7th December
Year 1/2 Christmas Concert, in the church, with one performance at 6.00pm.
- Tuesday, 8th December
Year 5/6 Christmas Concert, in the church, with performances at 2.00pm and 6.30pm.
- Wednesday, 9th December
Year 3/4 Christmas Concert, in the church, with performances at 2.00pm and 6.30pm.
- Reception Christmas Concert
Their concert will be on Tuesday, 15th December at 2.00pm in the school hall.
New Club Starting After Christmas
This week the children had a demonstration of Capoeira. Capoeira is a Brazilian Art form that puts together in a game elements of dance, martial art, acrobatics and music. The kids will learn the basic moves having fun with games, they will have a taste of the instruments, learn about team work and bit by bit of the Portuguese language. It’s a great way to improve their social skills, their co-ordination and their physical well being.
In summary, Capoeira is a fun and challenging game and great value for money: bits of martial art, dance, music and a foreign language all in one.
A letter will be coming out before Christmas with more details. In the meantime ‘google’ Capoeira.
Finally,
Thank you to everyone who participated last Friday for ‘Children in Need’.
As a school we raised £245. Well done!
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Posted on Friday, November 13th, 2009
Dear Parent/Carers
PTA Autumn Plants
Hopefully your child brought a note home yesterday to say that if you ordered plants they are in the staff car park today after school. If you get home and have not yet collect them, you can come back up to 5.00pm.
Indulgence Evening – TONIGHT – 7.00 to 10.00pm
There will be: Relaxing Beauty / Holistic Treatments by Professional Therapists (Includes manicure/massage/reiki/Indian head and more!
plus Christmas Shopping (Includes Body Shop, Virgin Vie, jewellery, crafts, Jamie at Home, gifts homemade cards, Tish Tash Toys, cosmetics, preserves, Christmas themed gifts) – 18 stall holders in hall!
Dates Of Christmas Concerts
- Monday, 7th December – Year 1/2 Christmas Concert, in the church, with one performance at 6.00pm.
- Tuesday, 8th December – Year 5/6 Christmas Concert, in the church, with performances at 2.00pm and 6.30pm.
- Wednesday, 9th December – Year 3/4 Christmas Concert, in the church, with performances at 2.00pm and 6.30pm.
- Reception Christmas Concert – To be announced
Office Hours and Reminders
Firstly, thank you to everyone for the patience and cooperation with the new office set up. So far it seems to be going very smoothly.
The route to the school office will change with a new gate being put in by the village playground. This will stop access during school time through the reception playground. We will notify you of the change when the work is completed.
Also, just a reminder that parents should not be walking through the school to access their children’s classroom. The new entrance foyer has a secure key pad system for staff use only. Therefore, if you visit the office you will need to go back outside to access your child’s classroom. You will not be able to pass through the office area.
Hilltop and Jarman Centre
Many thanks to all those parents who have sent in deposits for the Year 6 trip to Hilltop and the Year 5 trip to the Jarman Centre. These are now booked and going ahead. The Year 6 Hilltop trip will be from Monday, 21st June to Wednesday, 23rd June and the Year 5 Jarman Centre trip will be from Wednesday, 24th March to Friday, 26th March.
It would be helpful if parents started making monthly payments on these trips with their child’s paying in books.
Next Friday, 20th November, is ‘Children In Need’. Two things will be happening that day:
- Non uniform – cost 50p – come in spots if at all possible.
- Cake stall at morning break time. All cakes either 20p or 10p.
If possible, we would appreciate as many cakes, biscuits or popcorn as possible on the day in order to sell to the children at break time. Please bring your contribution to school either Thursday afternoon up to 4.30pm or first thing Friday morning.
Operation Christmas Child
Many thanks for all the lovely boxes we have already received. If you need any spare leaflets, there are some in the office. They will be collecting the boxes from us on Monday, 23rd November so they need to be to the school office by 9.00am that morning.
Best wishes
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Bar Hill School P.T.A. invites you to a
Christmas
Evening of Indulgence
Friday 13 November 7pm – 10pm
Full details
Posted on Saturday, October 24th, 2009
A group of children from Years 3 to 6 have just returned from five very enjoyable days in Miskolc, Hungary, as part of the Comenius-funded Springboard to Language Esperanto exchange project.
As well as experiencing a day in the local school, we visited the Miskolc Cave Baths, the Diósgyőr castle ruins, and had a walk in the forests of the nearby National Park to visit some caves.
Despite some trepidation before the trip about whether we would get on with our host families, whether we would like the food, and so on – I have heard nothing but enthusiastically positive reports from the parents and children concerned. The host families were very friendly and accommodating, and although we didn’t always recognise the food, it turned out to be pretty tasty. Not exactly low fat or low salt (Jamie Oliver would have had a fit in their school kitchen!) but it was really, really tasty!
In all, it was a very successful trip! Thanks very much to all the children, parents and staff who made it possible.
Next: a group of Bar Hill children will be travelling to Herzberg-am-Harz, Germany during the Easter holidays (9th to 13th April 2010). Places will be limited, so sign up soon if you’d like to take part!
Posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Dear Parent/Carers
***Stop Press***
Building work for the Children’s Centre will commence straight after half-term and therefore we will be moving the school office. The new temporary office (approximately November 2009 to March 2010) will be based in the spare Year 5/6 classroom. The entrance door for the school office will now be off the children’s playground. There is a rail and ramp and it will be clearly signposted.
From this date parents will not be able to walk through the school to access their children’s classroom. The new entrance foyer will have a secure key pad system for staff use only. Therefore, if you visit the office you will need to go back outside to access your child’s classroom. You will not be able to pass through the office area.
On Monday, 2nd November staff will be on the playground from 8.30am to direct you to the correct classroom door. There will only be two gates available for access into school property. One is the small gate opposite the library and the other is the back gate by the all-weather court.
We apologise for any disruption this causes.
Operation Christmas Child
Along with this newsletter your child will be bringing home a leaflet about 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 most in need.
Last year we sent 67 boxes. If you need any spare leaflets, let us know.
Family Photos
These are being collected sometime on Monday, 2nd November. Any remaining photos must be in the school office by Monday morning at 9.00am.
Bouncing For Books
Well done to all the classes. The following amounts were raised by each class:
- Mrs Bailham £172.00
- Mrs Hackett £196.00
- Miss Higgins £211.00
- Mr Herring £167.00
- Mrs Gawthrope £126.00
- Ms White £179.00
- Mrs Mayer £ 79.00
- Mrs Tabram £ 72.00
I am very grateful the PTA and the friends of the PTA who gave up a day to run this very successful event.
Esperanto Trip To Hungary
A group of children from Year 3 to 6 have just come back from five very enjoyable days in Hungary as part of the Comenius funded Springboard To Languages project.
As well as spending time in a Hungarian school the children and parents received a very warm and friendly welcome from our Hungarian host families.
We even made the local television news!
Poppy Appeal
From Monday, 2nd November to Friday, 6th 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, 2nd November.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Posted on Friday, October 16th, 2009
Dear Parents/Carers
Attached are the pictures for the Halloween colouring competition.
If your child would like to enter, please have them complete the picture, put their name and class teacher on the back and return to me in the school office by next Friday, 23rd October.
The cost for entry is 50 pence.
Yours sincerely
Emily Lewney
School Secretary
Halloween Colouring Competition
Posted on Friday, October 16th, 2009
Dear Parents/Carers
Please find attached information about upcoming events.
We also thought past parents might like to come along to our ‘Indulgence Evening’.
Have a lovely weekend.
Kind regards
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Camills Cafe & more….
Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Dear Parents/Carers
Parent Consultations
Foundation Stage consultations will be on Tuesday, 20th October and Friday, 23rd October.
- Year 1 and 2 consultations will take place on Wednesday, 21st October and Thursday, 5th November.
- Year 3 and 4 consultations will take place on Tuesday, 3rd November and Wednesday, 11th November.
- Year 5 and 6 consultations will take place on Tuesday, 20th October and Wednesday, 4th November.
Harvest Festival
We had a lovely harvest festival celebration yesterday and it was lovely to have so many grandparents and other visitors with us.
Thank you for all your kind contributions.
School Teaspoons!
We have lost a substantial number of school teaspoons. If your child is having a packed lunch and needs a teaspoon, please can you send them with one from home.
If you have any school teaspoons at home, please can you return them.
Bouncing For Books
Many thanks for the good response we have had towards getting more books into your child’s classroom. If you have not sent in your sponsor money yet, please could you do so by next Friday, 16th October.
PTA News
- Nearly New Sale – Tomorrow, Saturday, 10th October, in the school hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Money raised at School Fun Day – £1,200.00
- Pop Quiz – Next Saturday, 17th October in the school hall – 7.15pm for 7.30pm start – teams of up to 8 – £7.50 entry per person – includes a jacket potato with salad & fresh bread & your choice of topping. There will be a bar on the evening. Team forms need to be in by Tuesday morning so that food can be ordered.
Sky Blue Theatre’s Dramawise
Sky Blue Theatre’s Dramawise has moved to Bar Hill School! Classes are now held on Tuesdays from 5.00pm to 7.00pm in the studio. These sessions are lots of fun as well as helping proficiency in English and Drama, increasing confidence and developing communication skills. Dramawise allows children to let their imaginations fly as they learn about life and the arts through improvisation and teamwork with excellent results.
If your child would like a free trial session just bring them along or if you would like more information google www.skybluetheatre.com or call Frances on 01223-832288.
Walk to School Week
Next week is Walk to School Week and the theme this term is ‘Count Me In’. The number of children travelling to school has doubled in the past 20 years and now around 40% of school trips are made by car, nationally. Nearly half of all children do not do the recommended one hour of physical exercise every day.
Why not join in next week and leave the car at home. Walking to school can easily contribute to your child’s daily exercise and save you money. We will also be doing various activities in school to coincide with Walk To School 2009.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Posted on Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Dear Parents
School Fun Day – This Saturday, 12 Noon
We are looking forward to our annual School Fun Day and Barbecue on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who has donated items towards this event. It should be a lovely day.
Bouncing For Books – Tomorrow
We are sending home another sponsor form for the sponsored bounce tomorrow. In order for your child to take part they must return the form signed by you. NO FORM – NO BOUNCE!
The teachers in each class will calculate how much each class raised and be talking to the children about which books they might choose for the classroom.
Office Closed Tomorrow – Friday, 25th September
The office will be closed tomorrow as Mrs Lewney is not in. Any items for the fun day should be taken to your child’s class teacher.
Also, a reminder that the school office is closed on Tuesday afternoons.
PTA AGM
This will be held this Tuesday, 29th September at 7.30pm.
There will be wine and cheese. It would be lovely to see as many families as possible there.
Individual and Family Photographs
These will take place on Thursday, 1st October. Letters will be coming home with the children tomorrow.
Harvest Festival
All grandparents and senior citizens are warmly invited to attend our Harvest Celebration.
It will be held on Thursday, 8thOctober at 2.00pm in the school hall followed by tea and cakes for them in the studio.
We will be collecting food items for the Cambridge Food Bank. They distribute food that has been collected to: elderly people, people with learning difficulties and disabilities, homeless shelters and women and children in refuge centres.
Types of food that can be effectively distributed include tinned and packet foods, sugar, tea, coffee, pasta, rice and cereals. Thank you for your support.
Also, any flowers you can donate will be given as a posy to any grandparent or senior citizen who comes to the assembly.
Could anyone help on that afternoon to put the posies together and/or help with the teas and coffees? If you could, please let the office know.
Vacancy
Finally, the after school club ‘The Playstation’ has a part-time vacancy for a Play Worker. If you or someone you know is interested, phone Patsy Ostler on 01954-201079 for more details.
Yours sincerely
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
Posted on Friday, September 11th, 2009
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 welcome several new families who have returned to Bar Hill. We also extend a warm welcome to all our new reception children and their parents.
We also welcome our reception/year 1 teacher, Lis Hackett.
Thank You
Pauline Stelmaszuk 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 and is thoroughly enjoying her retirement.
Office Hours
From next week the school office will be closed on Tuesday afternoons.
Otherwise, the school office is open from 8.35 to 9.10am in the mornings and 3.00 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 cooperation.
Uniform and water bottles are only sold on Wednesdays during the above times.
Parent Mail
If you would like to receive letters and school information by email, go to: www.parentmail.co.uk, then to ‘about us’, 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.
Reminder
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. Please note these dates down.
Healthy Eating Tuck Shop
This has restarted on Wednesday mornings during break. Fruit and drinks are 25p. It was so popular this week we sold out.
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.
Children who attend really enjoy it as they also play games with Kevin and sometimes do some cooking. All ages welcome.
School Fun Day – Saturday, 26th September
We are looking forward to our annual School Fun Day and Barbecue.
The festivities start at 12.00 noon and there will be a barbecue, bar, various games, homemade cakes, cookies, lucky dips, tombola stalls, unwanted adult and children gifts, bric-a-brac, a chocolate stall and more.
We really need your support to make this event successful and appreciate as many donations of the items listed. They can be brought to the school office from Monday and baked goods can be brought in the day before the fun day on Friday, 25th September or the following morning.
The children will also be selling the items they make during ‘Enterprise Week’.
This fun day is always a lovely celebration and we would be delighted to see you, your family and friends.
Bouncing For Books
You should have received a sponsor form for the above event. This will be happening during the day on Friday, 25th September. We need parents to help on the day. Please let the school office
know if you are willing to donate an hour to help.
Regards
Lin Whyte
Headteacher
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