Overton St Helen's Primary School family news: Issue 16
Weekly Round Up
Congratulations! If you're reading this newsletter you will have successfully followed our link or navigated your way through the new website to the news section.
I am really pleased to welcome you all to the new school website and now that you are here, please take five minutes at least, to have a look at the pages and enjoy the pictures of our fab little school and it's pupils. You will notice that we have a special 'News' section where you will find the weekly newsletter and all the class newsletters too. Each Friday we will send you a link to this page so that you can be up to date on all the latest in school. The calendar feature is also very useful for parents as it clearly shows upcoming events of all types. If you are really tech savvy, you can link our calendar to your phone, so you really don't miss a thing!
Enjoy the website and please do, let us know what you think.
Break Time Snacks
It has come to my attention that the variety of break time snacks our pupils are currently bringing in to school, are pushing what school would call a 'healthy' snack. Chocolate bars and sweets are definitely not appropriate break time snacks. We appreicate that our morning is a long one, especially for older pupils who need a calorie boost mid-morning to get them through until lunch and so something more than a piece of fruit may be needed. However please remember that we do not allow chocolate, crisps or sweets. Can I also remind parents that sweets should not be part of packed lunch. Thank you.
Life Education Sessions
It was lovely to welcome Katy from Coram Life Education back to our school this week. She visited all our classes, leading lessons on staying healthy, learning about how our bodies work and making healthy friendships. When she left on Wednesday she told us how impressed she was with the pupils and the quality of discussions in her sessions. Well done all and thanks Katy!
Sshh! The Silent Disco is Back!
Don't forget to order your place for OSFA's silent disco coming up on Thursday 13th Feb. Leaflets are going home with the children tonight with further details and instructions on how to book a place. Don't forget to get in there quickly as it will be a popular event, not to be missed.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Tues 11th Feb: Maple Class trip to Balckpool Zoo
Thurs 13th Feb: Tag Rugby tournament (KS2 pupils to be confirmed)
Thurs 13th Feb: Handball tournament (Y3/4 pupils to be confirmed)
Thurs 13th Feb: OSFA Silent Disco (5.30pm - 6.25pm KS1 / 6.30pm - 7.30pm KS2)
Fri 14th Feb: School closes for half-term break
Mon 24th Feb: School re-opens after break
Mon 24th Feb: Y5/6 football league fixture (after school)
Thurs 6th Mar: WORLD BOOK DAY (...yes, we'll be dressing up!)
Tues 18th Mar: Year 5 trip to London and The Houses of Parliament
Mon 24th Mar: Elm Class at Lancaster Singing Festival
Thurs 27th Mar: School Choir at Lancaster Singing Festival
Mon 3rd Mar - Thurs 6th Mar: Bikeability for Year 5
STARS OF THE WEEK!
Well done to Imogen in Maple Class, Sienna in Holly Class, Hugo in Elm, Leo in Willow, Lucy in Beech and Jemima in Oak Class who were our Stars of the Week for workign hard in class, being thoughtful in their contributions to discussion and workign hard to tackle mistakes.
Another well done goes to last week's Stars of the Week: Tommy in Maple Class, Poppy in Holly, Darcey in Elm, Oliver B in Willow, Emily in Beech and Amelia in Oak for their efforts in their work, their creativity and enthusiasm.
Well done all!
