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Issue 22 26th February 2014

Dear Parents, WELCOME BACK! Welcome back after the half term break, I hope you all had a much needed and restful break! EXPECTING STAFF! I would like to ask you to join me in offering my congratulations to both Miss Gema Adams (Y6) and Mrs Jenna Noblett (Y2) who are expecting babies! Both expectant mothers will be taking their maternity leave in June, we would like to let all our parents receive good notice of these changes. The school is making plans to ensure that the best possible cover is in place for this event. Mrs Southgate will continue to take her Gorilla Class full time in Mrs Nobletts absence to allow the children a smooth end to the term. We are presently in the process of selecting a teacher to replace Miss Adams for the end of the summer term. PTA MEETING WEDNESDAY 12
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A meeting is planned for Wednesday 12 March at 6.30pm. This meeting will be held to discuss forthcoming events such as MothersDay Craft events and Easter Games events on the horizon. NETBALL COACHING - YEARS 3-6 Children in Years 5 and 6 will continue to enjoy their coaching on a Wednesday after school this term. I have arranged that Year 3 and 4 children can continue their coaching on a Wednesday also if they are keen to continue, which I hope they are! Sessions will continue to run from 3.15 to 4.15pm. ROTARY CLUB RIBBLE RIDE OR STRIDE The Rotary Club of South Ribble will be hosting a few events on Sunday 4 May. There will be events starting in Miller Park in Preston including a 3.5 mile family walk from Miller Park, a 9 mile walk around Penwortham Boundary and a 21 mile Cycle Ride round the Guild Wheel. You can enter on the day starting from 10.00 am to 1.00pm, Adults and juniors over 10 2 entry, under 11 are free. For more information go to www.rideorstride.org.uk or telephone 07974309096. WORLD BOOK DAY On Thursday March 6 we would like to mark the importance of books and would love to invite all children to come prepared for bed with a favourite bedtime story. Children are invited to come to school in warm pyjamas, dressing gowns, slippers etc (children may wish to come to school in their shoes however). We would like children to share their stories during the course of the day with children with other age groups. To mark this event, we have also arranged for a super storyteller called Rogan Mills, who will be spending time with different classes throughout the th day on the 10 March. We hope the children enjoy this experience. SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR We have a Book Fair arriving today, for parents wishing to browse and make purchases with their children. The fair th rd will be open today after school, Thursday 27 February and Monday 3 March. This will be held in the Junior Hall. th Please note, that there will be no choir or band this Thursday 27 as the hall will be in use. CHOIR PRACTISE CANCELLED - 27
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Choir will not be able to occur this Thursday 27 February as the hall will be busy with the Scholastic Book Fair. The choir and band will commence again as normal the following week.

BAMBER BRIDGE SPORTS Just to inform you, very smart book bags and drawstring PE kit bags are now available from the Bamber Bridge Sports Uniform outlet. BAND YEAR 4 FIRST SESSION THURSDYAY 6
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John Doyle from Lostock Hall Academy would like to join us on Thursdays after school to lead a band. Children who have been learning how to play a brass instrument in year 4 will be our first members and I would love to see lots of interest from our year 4 children if they wish to enhance their musical ability. It would be lovely to see this band flourish and grow as we move into next year and gradually take on children from the next year 4. Please let the school office know if your child wishes to take part in this new club. YEAR 3 PARENTS ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL A familiarisation meeting for our Year 3 parents will take place In the Junior Hall at 5.00pm on Monday 3 March to inform you of this exciting visit that is set to occur when the children move up to Year 4. The trip is booked to take place in December 2014 in the next academic year. We welcome Year 3 parents to come and find out more details. PANCAKES! TUESDAY 4
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In addition to our normal school dinners, on Tuesday the 4 March the kitchen will be serving pancakes as a dessert option. If you would like your child to have a hot dinner on this day, please send in a named envelope with 2.30 to cover the cost. This is available to all children from Reception year 6. SUPER PUPILS Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week: Bison Class Jacob Manatee Class - Aaron Falcon Class - Jack Eagle Class Luke Jaguar Class Jack Leopard Class Katie Loris Class Emilie Kakapo Class - Albie Gorilla Class Nicole Orangutan Class - Emily Elephant Class - Oliver Rhinoceros Class Pippa Yours Sincerely,

C. Shields 26 February
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Scholastic Book Fair arrives -5 March Wednesday Book Fair - Junior Hall Manatee Class - Cricket coaching2.00-3.15

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27 February 3 March
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Thursday Book Fair - Junior Hall Y1 Educational Visit to Farmer Teds Monday Book Fair - Junior Hall ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL Parents familiarisation meeting for current Year 3

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Global Renewables workshop Y6 World Book Day

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Y4 Educational Visit Imperial War Museum, Manchester Football Tournament 3.45pm Lostock Hall Academy

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PTA meeting 6.30pm Y6 Educational Visit Leyland Recycling Centre Health and Safety Governors Committee Football Tournament 3.45pm Lostock Hall Academy

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Parents Evening 3.30 7.30pm Football Tournament 3.45pm Lostock Hall Academy

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Bikeability - Bison Class - 9.30am-11.45am (Bicycles required) KS1 Mothers Day Craft 3.15pm KS2 Mothers Day Craft 3.15pm Full Governors Meeting 6pm Bikeability - Manatee Class - 9.30am-11.45am (Bicycles required) YEAR 4 ROTAKIDS FUNDRAISER BOOK/DVD SALE 1.30pm KS2 Hall (All proceeds go to St Catherines Hospice Bamber Bridge

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Amended date for Rugby Tournament Year 5 and 6 Leyland Warriors Y4 Brass Assembly 11am End of term