BRINSCALL ST JOHN’S C/E METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Web Site:- www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk Telephone:- 01254 830700 Email:-
7 October 2015
Headteacher’s Award
Reception Rose Allman, Charlie Goodram & Edward Ellicott
Year 1 Leon Uden & Jack Starkey
Year 2 Erin Crompton & Grace Sherry
Year 3 Sienna Harris & Josh Holding
Year 4 Jake Powell & Gracie Dyson
Year 5 Hannah Vost & Jack Hilton
Year 6 Liam Wilson & Lucy Goldthorp
HOUSE POINT WINNERS – PANTHERS
All welcome to worship at 2.45 pm in the school hall
Hello Everyone
Oh dear, it looks like autumn may have arrived.
Yesterday was a very busy day in school as we were taken over by superheroes! All of the infants (including staff and volunteers) dressed up as their favourite superhero and I was relieved to hear that school was safe in their hands as they were eager to serve others. In reception class they have been sharing collection boxes to let us know what they are interested in and in Year 1 they were learning and writing some lovely autumn poems. The kind children in Year 2 have made posters to share their maths methods at home and in Year 3 there is lots of research and report writing going on. Into Year 4 where they are impressing Mr Latimer with their challenges and today in Year 5 they are going to be making bread. It was a privilege to hand out the prefect badges on Friday to Year 6 and they are certainly taking their roles seriously and doing a great job.
If you are able to, please come along to our Friday worship this week where Mr Souter, who has led the Debt Awareness sessions in Year 5 and Year 6, will be coming along to present us with our accreditation award for all the work that has been put into learning about money and skills for life.
Next Tuesday, Drama workshops will be going on throughout the day. This is a gift to us from Helen O’Grady Drama and I feel sure the children will get a lot from these sessions.
Friday 16th October is the date for our whole school harvest worship. This will be held in the school hall. In order to make this worship more memorable and meaningful for all the children, each class will have a part to play. Class teachers will let you know how this is going to be delivered for each year group. It is never easy to decide upon which charity or cause to raise money for, however we would like to ask for your support to raise funds for the refugee crisis appeal. If you are able to, please send donations for this appeal so that we can send all monies donated to Christian Aid to put towards their appeal.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Linda Clayton
“KEEP SAFE” WEEK – MONDAY 19 OCTOBER – ADVANCE WARNING!
To launch our week, children are to come to school wearing bright clothes, as we are thinking about being seen when cycling or walking outside when it is dark. This will be a non-uniform day and we will remind you in next week’s newsletter again.
SPORTS NEWS!
Football
Brinscall St John’s 5 Chorley St James’ 2
Brinscall St John’s 0 Eccleston Primary 1
Well done to our team!
CROSSING PATROL CHANGES
We are delighted that Mrs Kath Badkin, one of our long-standing welfare assistants will be covering the crossing patrol in the mornings. We are not sure who is covering in the afternoons but there should be someone on the crossing.
BONFIRE DAY MENU – THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Bangers (hot dogs served in a bun with tomato ketchup)
Guy Fawkes Burger (beef burger or cheese burger served in a bun with a choice of tomato ketchup or bbq sauce)
Bonfire Jackets (cheese and ham stuffed jacket potatoes)
Rocket Veg (corn on the cob or baked beans)
Sparkler fries (spiral fries or jacket wedges)
Campfire cupcakes or toffee apple muffins
All children who normally stay for a lunch on a Thursday are automatically included. If your child doesn’t normally stay and you would like them to have this lunch, please send £2.30 into school to cover the cost. (Cheques to LCC) All infants received free meals so this cost only applies to juniors.
CREATIVE CLUB – YEAR 2 AND YEAR 3
Mrs Midgley is starting a Creative Club on a Monday lunch time for children in Years 2 and 3. This will be held in Reception classroom at 12.30 pm. Please let Mrs Midgley have any names of interested children by Wednesday 14 October. The first meeting will be before half term.
LIFE PATH DAY AT HILLSIDE
Year 4 are taking part in Life Path tomorrow down at Hillside Church. Please send back your permission form if you have not already done so.
DATA COLLECTION FORMS AND MEDICAL/CONSENT FORMS – YEARS 1 - 6
We are still waiting for some forms to be returned to school. As we are in the process of booking some educational visits, it is really important that we have everyone’s contact details in school. If you have lost your forms, please ask Mrs Lormor for new ones. Many thanks.
PTFA NEWS!
Thank you to everyone who attended our PTFA AGM last Wednesday. A special thank you must go to the following mums who have worked tirelessly over the past 7 years to raise money and provide entertainment for all our families. They have retired from their positions but have promised us that they will still support the PTFA and they may be back for more at a later date!
Tracey Shepherd – Chair
Melanie Valentine – Treasurer
Kate Turner – Secretary
Over the last year, our PTFA have donated the following to school:-
Computer for the hall £ 354.00
Donation towards the drainage of school field £10,000.00
Coaches for school trips £ 850.00
Science Show £ 276.00
Life Education Bus contribution £ 400.00
Year 6 leavers’ hoodies (contribution) £ 60.00
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£11,940.00 ______
THANK YOU VERY MUCH INDEED!
Our new committee has been elected as we would like to welcome the following people to the team:-
Lesley Platt – Chair
Julie Cheetham – Vice-Chair
Rachel Worthington – Treasurer
Lisa Wright - Secretary
Our new team are looking for volunteers to help out at specific events such as the disco and bingo but they would also love to have a class representative to share ideas with other parents in their child’s class. If you are interested in becoming a “PTFA Class Rep”, please let Mrs Lormor know and she will pass your details on.
PTFA EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 22 October 5.45 – 7 pm Infant Disco (£2.50 entrance includes gift &
refreshments)
7.15 – 8.30 pm Junior Disco (£2.00 entrance - bring pocket money
for gifts, sweets, drinks, crisps etc)
If you are able to help out at the discos please sign up on the sheet in the entrance foyer or pass your name and telephone number to Mrs Lormor.
Thursday 3 December 6.30 pm Chocolate Bingo (£1.00 per bingo book)
This is a family event and is very popular!
Further details will be given nearer the time.
Saturday 12 December 12 noon Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at Charter Theatre
Preston. Tickets on sale after half term. Family
event (£10.00 each - includes transport and a goody bag for children)
The next meeting will be at the Golden Lion on Wednesday 25 November at 7 pm – all welcome!
SECOND HAND UNIFORM – TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL – RED ROOM
We have lots of very good quality uniform which we are giving away for free! It will be in the Red Room after school tomorrow. Please just pop in and take what you like. If you are able to come in at 3 pm to put the uniform out that would be great!
LOST – purple glasses (Phoebe S) in Year 3. Please could you check at home in case they have been taken by mistake. We have a pair of brown framed glasses in the office that have been in school since before the summer holidays.
CHORLEY GUARDIAN RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPH
The photo orders are being collected on Friday. Please ensure all orders and payments are in school before lunch time. Cheques to B Urbani.
SCHOOL BASED CHILDHOOD FLU PROGRAMME FOR YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 CHILDREN
We are waiting to hear of the dates when the NHS are coming to school to immunise against flu. Consent forms will be sent home to children in Y1 and Y2 in the next few weeks.
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
We have a number of places in our beginner Spanish classes on a Thursday lunchtime. This is now open to Reception children too. Please let Mrs Lormor know if your child is interested. This club is run by Le Club Francais and there is a charge (approximately £14.60 per month for 10 months). Further information is available from .
DATES AND REMINDERS
Friday 16 October 7.30 am Governors’ Finance Meeting
2.30 pm Harvest Worship – please note earlier time!
Monday 19 October Non-uniform day – wear bright clothes!
Wednesday 21 October 6 pm Governor training
7 pm Full Governing Body Meeting
Thursday 22 October Year 6 Bikeability
Friday 23 October Year 6 Bikeability
3.20 pm Break up for half term
Wednesday 4 November 6 – 7 pm E-Safety meeting for parents/carers
(places still available)
Friday 6 November 2.45 pm Year 6 Remembrance Worship
Tuesday 10 November 3.30 – 5.30 pm Parents’ Evening
Thursday 12 November 2 pm Open Afternoon
Friday 13 November Children in Need day
Thursday 19 November 5.30 – 7.30 pm Parents’ Evening
Friday 27 November Non-uniform day – bring chocolate!
2.45 pm Year 5’s worship
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ST MICHAEL’S OPEN DAY TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2015
10 – 3 PM
ALL WELCOME – ESPECIALLY PAST PUPILS!