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Woodfield Avenue, DoddingtonPark, Lincoln LN6 0SH / Tel: 01522 501137
Dear Parents
Thank You
As the end of the first term approaches, I would like to thank you all for your continued support since the beginning of September.
We celebrated the start of the term by holding a special First Mass of the Year.
The school celebrated Mass at Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s Church and St Hugh’s Church on Sunday 7thOctober.
Infant Reception Class
The Reception class shared their first ‘official’ assembly with parents and friends. This formed part of a learning morning. Many thanks to all the teachers who prepared the children and the parents who found the time to spend time with the children. It was a special occasion.
Music and drama
The school choir has been asked to sing at the turning on of the Christmas lights on the 22nd November.
The choir have also been asked to accompany the production of Joseph at BishopGrossetesteUniversityCollege in March.
The Harvest Festival was a great success. Many parents came to support the morning and the generosity of parents was seen by the incredible amount of food donated to the community larder.
This week children from Mr Ballard’s class attended the annual Lafta’s – Lincoln’s answer to the Bafta’s.The actor Jim Broadbent gave out awards. Our school’s entry was placed in the top three for their Year group category. Well done.
Sport
The football teams are gearing up for a busy few weeks. The A team started their season playing at half time at Lincoln United against Birchwood Juniors. The team gained a creditable draw and are hoping to qualify for the semi-finals.
The team are also taking part in the Domino 6 a side tournament at Sincil Bank. They will play atLincoln City F.C. on Saturday 12th January.
The Netball squad have had a successful Autumn training with Mrs Heathershaw,Miss Blood– well done to all the children who have been busy practising.They will resume their league and defend their CountyChampions status in the New Year.
Swimming Lessons
Well done to Miss Noor’s class for making excellent progress in their lessons.Next term Miss Piperissa’s class will continue their swimming.
Academy news
There are six Catholic schools who are consulting with parents and parishioners about the proposed Rutland and LincolnshireMulti-Academy trust. All schools will now have held their forum meetings.
St Hugh’s meeting welcomed ten parents, staff and governor representatives from all the schools involved. The meeting was well received. A decision to proceed further will need to be made on the 8th November by the Governing Body.
Parent/Teacher Association
Many thanks to the PTA for their hard work organising the end of term disco, as well as raising funds forthe school.We are very grateful for the PTA’s fundraising. They have donated £12,000 for outdoor provision and resources for Key Stage 1, as well paying towards I Pad purchases.
If you are interested in helping the PTA at school events please contact Mrs Patterson at school.
This years local charity has will be HCPTTrust and this year’s Global charity will be CAFOD.
Children’s Book Week
Children’s Book Week was a great success. All classes enjoyed the activities and ‘Roving Books’was a great success raising £200 worth of books for the school. Thank you parents for dressing the children in book character fancy dress. Prizes were awarded to the best fancy dress.
School visits
At the beginning of this term Year 6 took part in an Olympic Values day held at the Priory of Lincoln City Academy. The children once again enjoyed the experience taking part in a number of sporting activities.
Year 6 went on an Educational Rivers trip to Snipe Dales where they learned about how rivers are formed and also investigated life forms in Rivers.
Year 1 visited St Hugh’s church as part of their ‘Come and See topic.’
Year 6 enjoyed a River’s trip and Year 3 went on their Roman trip in the city centre.
Year 1 visited St Hugh’s church as part of their ‘Come and See topic.’
Thanks go to all the parent helpers who assisted with the class outings to ensure they were a success.
A number of classes have enjoyed a visit to the cinema in the city centre. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and they are to be praised for their exemplary behaviour. Well done. The classes will continue the visit with work in classrooms linked to the film viewed.
Parents’ evenings
Thank you to the many parents who attended the recent Phonics evening in KS1.Feedback from the evening was very positive.
A very successful Year 6 Curriculum evening was held to inform parents of the changes in key stage 2 Sat’s testing.
Individual parent teacher evenings will take place early next term.
Year of prayer
The Year of prayer began on Thursday 18th October. The school received a candle from Bishop Malcolm at Nottingham Cathedralin a special service for schools and parishes.
Secondary School Applications
All parents of children in Year 6 will need to make sure that their application for Secondary School is submitted to Lincolnshire County Council on or before the closing date of Wednesday 31st October 2012. Any late applications may mean you will not be able to get the school of your choice.
Global links
Shepherd Food Ministries are holding their annual African evening at SSPP church hallon Saturday 10th November at 7.00 pm. Please contact the school if you would like to support this event.
School sponsorship
The school received an extremely generous donation of £1000 towards African drums. This was sponsored by Waitroseon behalf of Music-Link. Mr Hughes, Mr Ballard and Imogen and Joanna from the Samba Drummers received the cheque at their Lincoln Superstore.
Final Note
I do hope you all have an enjoyable break. We all look forward to seeing the children for Term 2 on Monday 5th November 2012.
Yours sincerely
Gregory Hughes
G Hughes - Headteacher
Future Dates
Wednesday 31st October / Final day to submit Secondary school admissions applicationsMonday 19th November / Feast of St Hugh – Mass in School 2.00pm
Friday 7th December / PTA Christmas Fair 6.30 pm
Wed/Thurs 12/13th December / Infant Nativity 10.00 am for parents
Tuesday 18th December / Infant Party day
Wednesday 19th December / Junior party day
Friday 21st December / Last day of Term 2. School closes at normal time for the Christmas break.
Wednesday 8th January / School reopens for the start of
Term 3
Mon 13th May – Thurs16th May / KS2 SATs week. It is important that Year 6 pupils are in school all week.
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Woodfield Avenue, DoddingtonPark, Lincoln LN6 0SH / Tel: 01522 501137