Weekly News – 06.02.20

New school website survey

If you haven’t yet visited our new website and taken the short survey please follow the link, your opinion on the new site matters to us. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XQSLT9P. Don’t forget we are now on Twitter so look out for our regular ‘tweets’.

Break time snacks & healthy eating policy

Can we remind you that in line with our healthy eating policy sugary and high fat snacks are not allowed. The Reception and KS2 children are given free fruit as part of the government fruit scheme, however, all pupils are welcome to bring a healthy snack from home, such as fruit, vegetables or dried fruit, for the morning break time. The school will actively discourage all other snacks. There is guidance on this and what constitutes a healthy lunch box in the attached policy.

PTA film night

Tickets are on sale from your class reps for tomorrow’s film night. The PayPal account will close at 8.00 pm this evening so you will need to have purchased your tickets by then.

Premier Active after school clubs

Please note that when booking after school clubs through the Premier Active site, you can no longer choose between a sport or creative recreation there will only be one choice. Children can then choose which they would prefer to take part in. After half term there will be different activities on offer.

Cycling safety

Following a recent case review into the death of a child following a road traffic accident, we would like to remind all parents and children of the importance of wearing a helmet when cycling on roads and being vigilant about road safety.

Cross Country – Years 5 & 6

The next cross country race takes place this Saturday, 8 February at the Croft Preparatory School, Alveston Hill, Loxley Road, Stratford, CV37 7RL. The first race starts at 10.00am, no spiked shoes are allowed. There is parking on the school grounds. Please let Mrs Dean know if you are planning to attend.

Safer Internet Day Tuesday 11 February

Safer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally with the theme: Together for a better internet.

The children will be taking part in various activities to help keep them safe online. Follow the link below to find out more about this years theme. https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2020

Indoor Athletics

Children in Class 4 are taking part in the annual indoor athletics competition in Studley on Tuesday next week, we wish them good luck in the competition and look forward to hearing all about it.