BRINSCALL ST JOHN’S C/E METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Web Site:- www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk Telephone:- 01254 830700 Email:-
6 January 2016
Hello everyone
Thank you so much for the generous cards, gifts and good wishes. I hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and that it wasn’t spoiled by the flooding and poor weather.
Sadly, Mr Latimer and Mrs Whittle have not been able to return to school at the beginning of the term, due to illness. For the remainder of this week, Year 4 will be taught in the morning by Mrs Clayton (English and Maths). Afternoon sessions will be covered by staff known to the children, or one of our regular supply teachers (wherever possible). Further information relating to this cover will be given to Year 4 parents when available. I hope you will hold both Mr Latimer and Mrs Whittle in your prayers and wish them a speedy recovery. I would like to welcome Mrs Georgina Bahri, our new welfare assistant, who will join the team on Friday.
Well done to Reception and Year 1 who took part in the festive multi-skills events. Many schools took part and Year 1 scored 1st position with Reception coming 3rd - a superb achievement!
Wednesday 13 January will be our next PTFA meeting at the Golden Lion, Higher Wheelton, at 7 pm. Please come along if you can to support the hardworking team.
We start the term thinking about our school value of love as well as the Christian value of perseverance. Mark Chapter 12 verse 30:- Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Best wishes, Linda Clayton
JOHN LEWIS – SKILLS FOR LIFE
Well done to Year 4, 5 and 6 who will be receiving a certificate from John Lewis for the work they did on “Space Day” regarding caring for older people in our communities. This work was linked to the John Lewis “man on the moon” Christmas advert and Age Concern.
SPORTS NEWS
FESTIVE MULTI-SKILLS – RECEPTION/YEAR 1
Huge congratulations to Year 1 who competed against 19 other schools and came 1st. A big well done to Reception who competed against 16 other schools and came 3rd. They will all be receiving certificates from Chorley Schools’ Sports Partnership.
DANCE BREAKFAST CLUB – YEARS 3 AND 4 – FRIDAY 8 JANUARY – 8 AM
The children who put their names down before the holiday have all got a place. They can come dressed appropriately and bring their school uniform to change into afterwards or come in their uniform and change into their PE kit in the hall ready to start at 8 am.
DANCE – RECEPTION, YEAR 3 AND YEAR 6
These classes will all be working with our CSSP dance coaches this half term during their PE lessons.
DANCE – YEAR 5 – TUESDAY 12 JANUARY – 2.35 PM
Year 5 will be performing their “World War 1 Christmas Truce” dance at 2.35 pm in the hall on Tuesday 12 January. Parents, grandparents etc are very welcome to attend. Children on the infant side of the hall should wear red if possible. Children on the junior side should wear black if possible.
YEAR 6 – VE DAY
As their History topic comes to an end, Year 6 will be celebrating VE day on Friday 15 January. They can come to school dressed for their WW2 topic or wearing red, white and blue.
YEAR 6 – THE WAR YEARS – VISITORS – MONDAY 18 JANUARY AT 1.30 PM
If you have any elderly relatives who could speak to small groups of Year 6 pupils about their WW2 experiences, whilst enjoying a brew and a biscuit, please let Miss Cotter or Mrs Lormor know. Many thanks!
SCHOOL MEALS – we are currently on Week 2
Our new menus will start on Monday 11 January and we will begin on Week 1. We will send copies home by the end of the week and they will also be on display in the cloakrooms.
If you pay dinner money for the whole of the half term, the amount is £64.40. Cheques to LCC. Bags will be sent home tomorrow as usual with exact amounts on.
ENSEMBLE
Ensemble starts after school on Wednesday 13 January (as per text) and will finish at 4.30 pm.
MUSIC LESSONS
Music lessons start again this week. Keyboards today and woodwind on Thursday.
ADVANCE DATE – YEAR 3 – SING TOGETHER – BLACKBURN
Just to let you know that Year 3 will be taking part in a Sing Together event on Friday 11 March 2016 during the afternoon and the evening. Please put the date in your diary and we will let you have further details soon.
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JAMMY LITTLE FINGERS
New group for parents/carers and preschool children
Fridays 10-11am
From Friday 8th January 2016
Upper room, St Paul's Withnell
Bible stories, crafts, play, refreshments
Any questions contact Carolyn Bullock 01254 830575
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FREE JUNIOR SCIENTIST TASTER DAY – SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2016
8 – 16 YEARS – PARENTS ALSO WELCOME
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
CONTACT :- Cecil Walsh 07713 38868 or email for further information
SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL NEEDED
If you are interested in becoming our school crossing patrol person (or know someone who does!) please ring Terry Watters on 07831 309578 for further information.
CHILDREN’S PARTY – ST JOSEPH’S CLUB, BRINSCALL
23 JANUARY 2016 – 3 PM – 5 PM
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER AND FREE FOOD
NON-MEMBERS AND CHILDREN WELCOME
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT