21st July 2010

Dear Parents,   

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week class 2 won the attendance certificate with a 100% attendance.
Well done to class 2.

100% ATTENDANCE

I am very pleased to say that we have a number of pupils who have achieved 100% attendance for the last school year.  These are: 

Nicole G
Rebecca L
Savannah L
Eva W
Maisie W
Fay D
Grace C
Harvey B
Jacob S
Jorge M
Aaron C
Bethany S
Ellie S
Ellie W
Emma C
Nicholas H
Maisie H
Lucy W
Louise A
Leanne G

Well done to you all this is a great achievement.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine and Fruity Fred was Class 5. Congratulations to class 5.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2010/2011

Last week you should have received an updated list of forthcoming holidays.  If for any reason you didn’t, all holiday dates are available on our website:

SCHOOL MEALS

Please note, as from 6th September school meals will be £1.75 per day, £8.75 per week and if possible we would like children to remain on the same option all week.

YEAR 6 LEAVERS

Good luck to all the year six children who are leaving us. It has been a pleasure to get to know you and your families over the last year. Remember to call in and tell us how you are doing at high school. Thank you very much for your fantastic leaver’s assembly. We will miss you all.

Summer Holidays

The school re-opens on Monday 6th September at 8.45am for an 8.55am start. 

Have a good summer holiday let’s hope the sun shines again!

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

16th July 2010

Dear Parents,   

          Reminders:

• Year 6 leavers disco, Monday, 19th July, 6 - 8pm in the school hall.
• Year 6 leaver’s assembly, Wednesday, 21st July at 9.00am – all Year 6 parents/grandparents welcome.
• All Library books should now be back in school.
• Records of achievement and learning journeys should have been returned today.
• Reports slips need to be returned to school.

Where has the year gone? This must be the fastest ever or I am getting old!

I would like to wish all the year six children the very best at high school. It has been a pleasure getting to know them all this year and I am sure they will all be very successful.

Thank you for all your support this year. I know there have been a lot of changes and next year will be a year of consolidation. A lot of excellent initiatives have been out in place this year to improve teaching and learning throughout school. Laptops have been bought for the classrooms and they will be in use in September.

All the children have settled into their new classes and are ready for September. The new children have visited school over the last five weeks and they seem settled already.

I would like to wish you all a great summer holiday.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -.  Caitlyn, Jack, Oliver, Edward, Zac, Saffron, Bethany and Ryan.  Well done to everybody

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
 
Last week Class 1 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 98.6%.  Well done to Class 1.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of Cloakroom Christine and Fruity Fred was class 5.
Congratulations to class 5.

WORLD CUP FANTASY FOOTBALL

The winner of the World Cup Fantasy Football 2010 was Paul, the Runner-up was Harrison and in 3rd place, Chloe. Paul actually came 3rd in the whole country and Harrison came 92nd. Congratulations to you all. I hope everyone who took part enjoyed it and don’t forget to look out for the start of next season’s Fantasy League.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2010/2011

This week you should have received an updated list of forthcoming holidays.  If for any reason you didn’t, all holiday dates are available on our website:

QUESTIONNAIRES
 
Many thanks for all those parents who have returned their questionnaire. For those who haven’t, then there is still time. I will collate all the questionnaires over the summer and will provide you with feedback. An area that is already evident is homework and I will address this immediately in September.
         
Summer Holidays

The school breaks on Wednesday, 21st July at 3.30pm and re-opens on Monday 6th September at 8.45am for an 8.55am start.  Have a good summer holiday.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton    
Headteacher        

9th July 2010

Dear Parents,   

            Reminders:

• Year 6 leavers disco, Monday, 19th July, 6 - 8pm in the school hall.
• Year 6 leaver’s assembly, Wednesday, 21st July at 9.00am – all Year 6 parents welcome.
• All Library books should now be back in school.
• Tuesday 13th July - Year 3 Swimming finishes.
• Records of achievement out today.

REPORTS

Last week you should have received your child’s end of year report. Please can you return the form to say you have received it with any comments, thank you.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: - Leah, Oliver, Ciaran, Alfie Jones, Ross, Scott, Rebecca and Emma.  Well done to everybody.

WORLD CUP FANTASY FOOTBALL

The final is almost upon us!  Who will be the winner?  Paul is 5th in the country!!!

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT

Unfortunately the Family Games Night planned for this evening has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.  We will let you know as soon as we have another date.

YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAY

Next Tuesday, 13th July, our Year 6 pupils will be visiting Hollingworth BEC or Wardle - depending on where they are going in September. Pupils should go directly to the high school and be collected from there at the end of the day (you should have already received a letter from the high school outlining times).

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week Class 4 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99%.  Well done to class 4.☺

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine was Class 8. Fruity Fred was once again won by Class 5. Congratulations to both classes.
           
YEAR 5 & 6 GIRLS ROUNDERS RALLY

Last week some of our year 5 and 6 girls took part in an inter-schools rounder’s rally held at Littleborough.  It was a really great day and the girls managed to get through to the final were they eventually beat Smithybridge Primary School, 2 -1½.  Well done to all those who took part.

HAWAIIAN DAY

Next Friday, 16th July will be a non-uniform ‘Hawaiian Day’.  We will be serving a special lunch and children can come in bright clothing, hula skirts with leis, or Hawaiian shirts and shorts.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton
Headteacher   

2nd July 2010

Dear Parents,   

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK

Next week is Walk to School week when we would like the children to walk all or some of the way to school.  If you don’t live too far away you could walk all the way to school or if not, park a couple of streets away and walk the last part of your journey. 

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: - Sophie, Harvey, Jack, Helena, Samuel, Matthew, Elise and Molly.  Well done to everybody.

INDEPENDENCE DAY LUNCH

There will be a special Independence Day lunch on Monday 5th July. 

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 8 on Thursday, 8th July.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Please can all library books be back in school no later than Friday, 9th July.  Thank you.

HAWAIAN DAY

Friday, 16th July will be a non-uniform ‘Hawaiian Day’.  We will be serving a special lunch and children can come in bright clothing, hula skirts with lei’s, or Hawaiian shirts and shorts.

BARNARDO’S FUNDRAISING

Thank you to everyone who helped raise money for Barnado’s this year.  The total amount raised was £297.54.  The names of all the children who had raised money were put in a hat and the winner of Barnaby Bear was drawn - Grace Cooke in Class 5.  Well done and thank you to everybody

WORLD CUP FANTASY FOOTBALL

Not long now! Don’t forget to make your last transfers – making sure your players are still in the competition! 

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT

Next Friday, 9th July 7 – 9pm.  All welcome £1 per adult, children free – children must be accompanied by an adult.  Refreshments and bar.  All welcome.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week Class 2 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99%.  Well done to Class 2

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine was Class 4. Fruity Fred was once again won by class 5. Congratulations to both classes
               
SPORTS WEEK

Next week the school will be taking part in a sports week.  Each of the classes will be split into 4 teams and named after one of the remaining teams left in the World Cup.  Throughout the week they will take part in various games and races and at the end of the week, the team points will be added up and a winner announced.  Each class will have a ‘Sports Day’ when parents can come along, they are as follows:
CLASS 1 CLASS 2   Wednesday 7th July 9.15am
CLASS 3 CLASS 4    Wednesday 7th July 1.30pm
CLASS 7 CLASS 8   Thursday 8th July 9.15am
CLASS 5 CLASS 6     Friday 9th July 9.15am.

YEAR 6 LEAVERS DISCO AND ASSEMBLY

The year 6 leavers disco will be on Monday, 19th July, 6 - 8pm in the school hall.  Our ‘world famous’ Year 6 leavers assembly will be on Wednesday, 21st July at 9.00am.  All parents of Year 6 children are welcome.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

25th June 2010

Dear Parents,   

    Reminders:

• Classes 3 & 4 Trip to Formby, Monday 28th June – don’t forget suncream/hats/packed lunch.
• Classes 1 & 2 Trip to Blue Planet, 14th July – monies due in please.
• Class 7 – day at Hollingworth Lake, Tuesday 29th June – don’t forget suncream/hats/packed lunch.
• Class 5 – day at Hollingworth Lake, Wednesday 30th June – don’t forget suncream/hats/packed lunch.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -  Neasan, Thomas, Joshua, Megan, Anoushka, Conner, Madeleine and Bethany.  Well done to everybody☺

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week class 6 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99.7%.  Well done to class 6.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine was class 7. Fruity Fred was once again won by class 6. Congratulations to both classes.

YEARS 5 & 6 GIRLS ROUNDERS RALLY

Next Friday afternoon, weather permitting, some of our year 5 and 6 girls will be taking part in an ‘Inter Schools Rounders Rally’ at Littleborough Community School.  If your child is involved, could you please make sure they have suncream, a hat and plenty of drinks.  Any parents who would like to come and cheer the girls on, are more than welcome.                                    

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 7 on Thursday, 1st July.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

SUMMER FAYRE

Thank you so much for all the items donated over the last six weeks, they have been much appreciated. Also, thank you to all the helpers on the day who did a fantastic job on the stalls, we cannot put on such an event without you. Many thanks to the Baxandall family for bringing the sheep, the Sharp family for the amazing trucks and the Dougan family for donating the flowers.

It was a great day and the sun shone for most of it. We raised just over £1,500 which will be spent on equipment for the children in school. Most importantly everybody had a great afternoon so thank you very much. I would also like to thank Julie and Linda and all the staff for all the hard work put in beforehand.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

18th June 2010

Dear Parents,   

    Reminders:

• School Activity Consent Form should now have been completed and returned to school.
• Classes 3 & 4 Trip to Formby, 28th June - monies due now please!
• Classes 1 & 2 Trip to Blue Planet, 14th July – monies due in please.

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 6 on Thursday, 24th June.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -  Thomas, Leah, Libby, Lauren, Ben, Charlie, Ellie and Joseph.  Well done to everybody

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week class 3 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99.0%.  Well done to class 3.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine was class 3. Fruity Fred was won by class 6. Congratulations to both classes.

SUMMER FAYRE

Tomorrow at 2.00pm.  All welcome – tell your friends!

CLASS 3 ASSEMBLY

Wednesday 23rd June is Class 3’s assembly.  Everyone welcome.

PARENTS & FRIENDS

Next week our meeting will be on Wednesday, 23rd June at 8pm and will be held in the Tim Bobbin.  Everyone is welcome, just come along.

ROBINWOOD

Last weekend we took 48 children to an adventurous and teamwork residential called Robinwood. The children and staff had an absolutely fantastic time. They put 100% into every activity and the way they worked together and behaved all weekend was outstanding. The children didn’t want to leave at the end and wanted to stay for another week. There will be photographs and a slideshow in the main entrance if you are interested in looking at what we did. I would like to thank all the children and staff for such a great weekend.

PARKING OUTSIDE SCHOOL

I would like to remind parents that cars should not be parked on the yellow lines outside school.  Also, please consider the residents as we have had complaints regarding driveways being blocked.

SEPTEMBER 2010 CLASSES

Your child has received a letter today detailing which class they will be in, in September. 

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

11th June 2010

Dear Parents,   

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the half term break?

    Reminders:

• School Activity Consent Form should now have been completed and returned to school.
• Robin Wood – return Sunday 13th at 3.30pm – traffic permitting.
• Reception children September 2010 - pre-school visits start Monday 14th for 4 weeks.
• Classes 3 & 4 Trip to Formby, 28th June - monies due now!

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 5 on Thursday, 17th June.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -  Elysia, Nicole, Luis, Aaron, Ethan, Kay, Tom, and Ben.  Well done to everybody☺

WORLD CUP WEEK LUNCHES 14 – 18th JUNE

Don’t forget our week of special ‘World Cup Themed Lunches’ start on Monday.  Check the website for more details/menus.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week class 5 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 98.1%. Well done to class 5.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine and Fruity Fred was class 6. Congratulations to class 6.

SUMMER FAYRE

Next Saturday 19th June 2010 at 2.00pm.  We are still in need of any old toys, games, books or unwanted gifts for our stalls.  Please bring into school now.  If anyone is interested in helping out on the day or with setting up on the afternoon before, please see Linda or Julie in the office, any help is gratefully received.  Also, there are still a few stalls available should anyone like one.  Please ask at the office for more details.

WORLD CUP FANTASY FOOTBALL

Today is the final day for entering a team in our World Cup Fantasy League, it is free to enter and a lot of fun! Visit the website www.schoolsfl.com for more details.

CLASS 3 ASSEMBLY

Wednesday 23rd June is Class 3’s assembly.  Everyone welcome.

NON-UNIFORM DAY

Friday 18th June will be non-uniform day and we ask that each child brings in something for our cake stall.  Unfortunately due to Health and Safety, we can only accept shop-bought cake/biscuits with a sell-by date on them.

PARKING OUTSIDE SCHOOL

I would like to remind parents that cars should not be parked on the yellow lines outside school.  Also, please consider the residents as we have had complaints regarding driveways being blocked.

SEPTEMBER 2010 CLASSES

Next Friday, 18th June, your child will receive a letter detailing which class they will be in, in September.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

28th May 2010

Dear Parents,   

Reminders:

• School Activity Consent Form should now be completed
  and returned to school.
• No dinner or trip monies to be paid tomorrow – Friday 28th.
• Robinwood, 11th - 13th July.
• New parents meeting – Wednesday 9th June at 7pm.
• ‘Ice-cream Parlour’ for children on school meals – tomorrow!

FAMILY LUNCH

Our family lunches are once again proving very popular Our next family lunch will be for Class 4 on Thursday, 10th June.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

SUNCAPS AND SUN CREAM

Just a reminder that as the weather is starting to improve, we ask that every child has a hat or cap they can bring into school to wear at break and lunchtime.  We would also ask that on hotter days, sun cream that will last the day is applied at home in the morning; it should not be brought into school.  Also, on non-uniform days please ensure that shoulders and toes are covered, no vests or open toed shoes.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -  Jack, Charlie, Samuel, Lucy, Ellie, Olivia, Connor and Demi-Lee.  Well done to everybody☺

WORLD CUP WEEK LUNCHES 14 – 18th JUNE

We will be running a whole week of ‘specials’ to celebrate the World Cup.  More details to follow after half term.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
 
Last week class 7 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 96.7%. Well done to class 7.☺

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine last week was Class 2 and Classes 6 & 8 and won Fruity Fred. Congratulations to all classes.☺

PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL STRUCTURE

There will a meeting for parents to outline the proposed new structure of the school.  For parents of children currently in Reception it will be on Tuesday
8th June at 6pm and for the rest of the school, Years 1 – 6, Thursday 10th June at 6pm.

SUMMER FAYRE

As you should now be aware, our Summer Fayre is on Saturday 19th June at 2.00pm.  If anyone is interested in having a stall – perhaps you make crafts, grow plants or sell make-up etc, (no second hand goods) please contact Linda or Julie in the office for more information.

CLASS 7 ASSEMBLY

Wednesday 9th June is Class 7’s assembly.  Everyone welcome.

NON-UNIFORM DAY

Friday 11th June will be non-uniform day and we ask that each child brings in a bottle (seal intact please) and something made of chocolate for our bottle and chocolate tombola’s.

CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

You should have now received a proof of your child’s class photograph.  Copies are £10 each and orders/monies should be brought into school now.

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

The school finishes tomorrow at 3.30 pm and re-opens on Monday 7th June at 8.45 am for an 8.55 am start.  Have a lovely break.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

21st May 2010

Dear Parents,   

    Reminders:

• Barnardo’s – don’t forget to collect your sponsor money and bring it, together with your seedling into school.
• School Activity Consent Form should now be completed and returned to school!
• ‘The Happy Tree’ production – next Wednesday £1 donation.

FAMILY LUNCH

Our family lunches are once again proving very popular Our next family lunch will be for Class 3 on Thursday, 27th May.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

ICE CREAM PARLOUR

On Friday 28th May we will be having an ‘Ice-Cream Parlour’ at lunchtime for those children having a school meal.

SUNCAPS AND SUN CREAM

As the weather is starting to improve (hopefully), we ask that every child has a hat or cap they can bring into school to wear at break and lunchtime.  We would also ask that on hotter days, suncream that will last the day is applied at home in the morning; it should not be brought into school.

FOOTBALL MATCH

The A and B teams played in a football match against Smithybridge on Monday.  They were both very good games and the final scores were A team 3-3, B team 1-1.  Well done to everyone who took part.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -  Thomas, Erin, Tia, Skye, Corey, Oliver, Aaron and Molly.  Well done to everybody.

WINNER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL  AND FA CUP/ WORLD CUP 2010

The overall winner of the Fantasy Football was Tia Lenihan, runner up was Emily Willamson and in 3rd place, Mr. Grimshaw.  The Managers of the month were; Year 1 Tia Lenihan and Jorge Mapstone, Year 2 Sam Briggs, Year 3 Emily Williamson and Alice Doggett, Year 4 Christopher Newall, Year 5 Robyn Hartley and Year 6 George Buckland. Mrs. McGuigan was the staff Manager of the Month and the overall winner of the FA cup.  Well done to everybody. Don’t forget to enter a team for the World Cup Competition!

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week Class 4 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99.7%. Well done to Class 4.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of Cloakroom Christine last week was class 2 and Classes 6 & 8 and won Fruity Fred. Congratulations to all classes.

PACKED LUNCHES

We have noticed that some children who bring a packed lunch from home have been throwing away their sandwiches unopened.  If your child is to have a packed lunch from home, please try to make sure that they like what is on their sandwiches.

PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL STRUCTURE

There will a meeting for parents to outline the proposed new structure of the school.  For parents of children currently in Reception it will be on Tuesday 8th June at 6pm and for the rest of the school, Years 1 – 6, Thursday 10th June at 6pm.

FRIDAY 28TH MAY

We will not be accepting any dinner or trip monies next Friday.  Please ensure that you have paid earlier in the week if necessary.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

17th May 2010

For attention of those with children in Classes 5 & 6

Dear Parents,   

As part of their topic work, children in classes 5 & 6 are learning about growing plants. Weather permitting, we would like to take them down to Milnrow Park this week; Class 5 on the morning of Wednesday 19th May and Class 6 on the morning of Thursday 20th. This will not interfere with lunchtime organisation but please could you make sure that your child has appropriate footwear, hat, and waterproof on that day.

This letter is for your information only, although you must make sure that you have signed and returned the general consent form that you were sent last week.

Thank you

Mrs K Deane

14th May 2010

Dear Parents,   

    Reminders:

• Classes 7 & 8 Chester Zoo trip monies due now.
• Barnardo’s – don’t forget to collect your sponsor money and bring it, together with your seedling into school.
• Don’t forget to complete your School Activity Consent Form and return to school asap.
• Classes 5 & 6 Manchester Airport trip monies due now.

ICE SKATING

Next Friday, 21st May we will be having ‘ice skating’ in the school hall from 4 – 9pm.  Sessions will be hourly and are open to all children, parents and siblings – tickets are now on sale in the school office priced £5 each.

WHOLE SCHOOL AND CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

The whole school had their pictures taken today.  You should receive proofs for you to place your orders in the next couple of weeks.

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 2 on Thursday, 20th May.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

FOOTBALL MATCH

Thursday’s cancelled match against Smithybridge will now take place on Monday, 17th May at Crossgates.  Don’t forget your kits!

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE
 
The children selected this week were: -  Grace, Kimberley, Olivia, Joseph, Mason, Drew, Ben and Holly.  Well done to everybody☺

BABY FERRIS

Congratulations to Mr. Ferris and his wife who are celebrating the birth of their first child, a daughter - Charlotte Elizabeth.  Best wishes from all at Crossgates.

WINNER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL

After leading for most of the season, Tia Lenihan is the winner of the fantasy football. Well done Tia.
Mrs McGuigan is still leading the FA cup.  Keep watching for the final result of the FA Cup next week!

NON-UNIFORM DAY

Next Friday is non-uniform day in aid of our Summer Fayre, which will be on Saturday 19th June at 2pm.  We ask that every child brings a filled jar in for our ‘Jumblin Jars’ stall.  Please fill the jar with something you would like to win, you can even decorate it too!

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week classes 7 & 8 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 98.6%. Well done to both classes.☺

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine last week was Class 1 and Classes 6 and 8 won Fruity Fred. Congratulations to all three classes.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

7th May 2010

Dear Parents,   

    Reminders:

• The last Year 6 swimming next Wednesday 12th May.
• Final Year 5 and 6 rock climbing, Friday 14th May 2. 30 – 4.45pm.
• Classes 7 & 8 Chester Zoo trip monies due now.
• Barnardo’s – don’t forget to collect your sponsor money and bring it, together with your seedling into school.
• Breakfast club – every morning 7.45am onwards - £3 per child, just turn up.

PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING

Next Wednesday, 12th May at 7.00pm in the library.  All welcome.

WHOLE SCHOOL AND CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

Next Friday, 14th May, the photographer will be coming into school to take class and whole school photographs.  Please try to make sure that your child is in full school uniform.

FAMILY LUNCH

Our next family lunch will be for Class 2 on Thursday, 20th May.  The cost is £2.00 per adult – all welcome.

SUNCAPS AND SUN CREAM

As the weather is starting to improve (hopefully), we ask that every child has a hat or cap they can bring into school to wear at break and lunchtime.  We would also ask that on hotter days, suncream that will last the day is applied at home in the morning; it should not be brought into school.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE
 
The children selected this week were: -  Harvey, Amy, Jessica, Kelsey, Brandon, Amy, Charlie, Roxanna and Travis.   Well done to everybody☺

YEAR 5 & 6 NETBALL
 
On Wednesday our year 5 and 6 girl’s netball team played in the League Final against Littleborough Primary School.  It was a very close game and at the end of full time the score was 4 – 4.  Extra time was played and Crossgates emerged the winning team with a score of 6 -5.  This is a great end to an already successful year, making the team ‘Double Winners’ of the league and rally.  Well done to all those who took part.

LEADER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL

The end is in sight, only 1 more weekend of fixtures!  Tia Lenihan is still the leader of the fantasy football. The leader of the FA cup is Mrs McGuigan.  Well done to you both. Keep watching closely, it could all change at weekend!

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week class 5 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 98.5%. Well done to class 5.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine last week was Class 3 and once again, Class 6 won fruity Fred. Congratulations to both classes.

TESCO VOUCHERS

Our collection box is filling up nicely.  Please don’t forget to collect them when you do your shopping – everyone counts!  The collection box is at the school office.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher        

30th April 2010

Dear Parents,   

Welcome back.

    Reminders:

• Year 6 swimming every Wednesday until Wednesday 19th May.
• Year 5 and 6 rock climbing each Friday until 14th May 2. 30 – 4.45pm.

BARNARDO’S

This term we are collecting in aid of Barnardo’s Children’s Charity.  Your child should now have received an information pack and ‘bean to grow’.  Each child that brings a seedling into school with monies collected will receive a key ring and will be entered into a draw to win ‘Barnaby Bear’.

SCHOOL MEALS/PACKED LUNCHES

We are in the process of changing the way our school meal system works and would request that from next week, meal choices are made on a weekly basis, for example, if your child is on a packed lunch from home on Monday, they have packed lunches from home all week, likewise, if your child has a school meal on Monday, they remain on school meals all week.  Thank you.

7-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

A team from Crossgates took part in a 7-a-side football tournament held at Hopwood Hall College Campus.  There were 9 teams entered and Crossgates came second.  Well done to all those who took part.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Just to remind you that our breakfast club is now up and running and proving to be very popular:  7.45 am in the hall, £3.00 per child/per day, no need to book, just turn up.

ROUNDERS/CRICKET

Netball has now finished and will be replaced by rounders.  Practices will be held with Miss. Leach on a Monday after school from 3.30 – 4.15pm for years 5 and 6 and on a Wednesday, 3.30 – 4.15pm for years 3 and 4.  All welcome.  Cricket with Mr. Ferris will start once the football fixtures have finished.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: -   Freya, Matthew, Isabelle, Savannah, Harvey, Victoria, Anthony, Aaron.  Well done to everybody.

LEADER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL

The leader of the fantasy football is still Tia Lenihan. The leader of the FA cup is Mrs McGuigan.  Well done to you both. Keep watching closely – it’s nearly over!

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

Last week Class 7 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99.4%. Well done to Class 7.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine last week was class 8 and Class 6 won fruity Fred. Congratulations to both classes.

TESCO VOUCHERS

Please don’t forget to collect them when you do your shopping – everyone counts!  The collection box is at the school office.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   

26th April 2010

Dear Parents,

Over the past 2 years, the children in class 6 have been lucky enough to be involved with projects alongside children from Kingfisher Special School in Chadderton.  All the children have loved the work we have done and, I’m sure, will remember the new friends they made for a long time.

This year we have another opportunity to have some fun with 2 classes of children from Kingfisher School.  The project will begin with the children from Kingfisher visiting us here at Crossgates where we will get to know each other.  This begins later this week and we are all really looking forward to it.

After the half term holiday, our children have been invited to look around the fantastic Kingfisher school before working in the brand new drama studio.  Details of the dates of these visits will follow nearer the time.

This is an exciting opportunity for your children and I’m sure they will tell you all about it.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to pop in and have a chat.

Yours faithfully

Mrs. E. McMahon

23rd April 2010

Dear Parents,   

Welcome back.

    Reminders:

• Year 6 swimming every Wednesday until Wednesday 19th May.
• Year 5 and 6 rock climbing each Friday until 14th May 2. 30 – 4.45pm.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Just to remind you that our breakfast club is now up and running:  7.45am in the hall, £3.00 per child/per day, no need to book, just turn up.

NETBALL TEAM

The B Team played in a B Team mini rally at Littleborough on Tuesday.  All the girls played really well and enjoyed the competition.  Well done to everyone who took part.

CAPTAIN’S TOP TABLE

The children selected this week were: - Oliver, Rebecca, Ella, Benjamin, Fay, Christopher, Georgia and Nicholas.  Well done to everybody.

LEADER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL

The leader of the fantasy football is still Tia Lenihan. The leader of the FA cup is Mrs McGuigan. Our March Managers of the Month were also Tia and Mrs. McGuigan.  Well done to you both. Remember to make any last minute transfers as it will soon be coming to an end.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
 
The week before half term, class 4 won the attendance certificate with an attendance of 99.1%. Well done to class 4.

CLOAKROOM CHRISTINE AND FRUITY FRED

The winner of cloakroom Christine before half term was Class 1 and Class 5 won fruity Fred. Congratulations to both classes.☺

SICKNESS/ABSENCE

If your child is absent from school for any reason we would ask that you contact the school office before 9.00am.  The school office is now open from 7.45am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am until 3.30pm on Friday.  Please be aware that the schools policy for any child who has sickness or diarrhoea, is that they should be kept off school for 48 hours once the sickness or diarrhoea has stopped.

TESCO VOUCHERS

We are now collecting the green Tesco for Schools Vouchers.  The vouchers collected will be used to buy P.E. equipment and playground games.  The collection box is at the school office.

If you wish to discuss anything from the newsletter please contact school.

Yours sincerely

Jane Norton   
Headteacher