Latest Newsletter
3rd Sept 2010
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to the start of a new school year. I am pleased to be able to take this opportunity to offer a warm welcome to our school community and to the new parents, whose children join our school this term.
We start the new term with no changes to classrooms or class teachers. We welcome Mrs Douce as a Graduate Teacher; she will be training in Class 4 under the direction of Mrs Forsyth. Mrs J Carvell will taking over Mrs Douce's TA role in the school.
There is one new name on the staff; Miss Marsh got married over the holidays and is now Mrs Wootton
As is my habit I like to use the start of a new year to look back and celebrate the success and achievements of the pupils from the previous year.
At the end of last term we held our second awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the children's achievements across all of school life. We added a new award for handwriting this year and as last year the morning was a great success; both the children and staff enjoyed sharing the children's success with you.
As a school we are very proud of our children's achievement in both Year 2 and Year 6 end of year assessments. My thanks to the staff for their hard work in helping the children to achieve these high standards. (See attached school results).
My thanks to Mrs Jones and Mrs Williams for again organising a super Sports Day. The weather did not defeat us. Congratulations to Yellow Windermere House who won on the day.
We had a busy Summer term full of activities. The year 4 residential this year was at Conway the children enjoyed the visit and were a credit to the school. Mr Horgan our Chair of Governors joined the trip and enjoyed the visit as much if not more than the children. The Year 6 residential went ahead as usual, and as with Year 4 children the children were a credit to the school. My thanks to the staff and our Chair of Governors for making these visits possible.
Our Year 6 production was fantastic. My thanks go to Mr Shaw who wrote and directed the production. The children in both Years 5 and 6 put on an outstanding performance and entertained us with music from the last 100 years.
During the last week of term a reporter and photographer from Local Life Magazine visited the school. The school has been featured in the September issue. The school has some copies in school for sale or please look out for them in Congleton town.
I will end this section of the newsletter as I always do with my thanks to you as parents for your support last year in all the school endeavoured to undertake. The staff and I appreciate your support; by working together we can ensure your children will achieve their best. Included in this letter is an over view of how the funding you help us raise is used in school.
As the new school year starts the staff and I look forward to working with you as part of our school community for the benefit of your children.
T.S.Walklate Headteacher
HOUSE TEAMS
Our inter house sports activities and weekly and half termly House Team winner celebration have continued. The 2009-10 over all House Team winner was Bowness Blue. Congratulations Bowness.
ASSESSMENT and TARGET SYSTEM
Your child's Autumn targets will be sent out at the beginning of the term. Please sign and return these to school. If you have any questions relating to your child's targets or their progress please make an appointment to see your child's teacher to discuss the issues.
Assessing for learning is key process the education of children. Staff will continue to assess your child during the year using their work and informal testing. Assessment remains part of the school's continued development.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
As we do every year the following section is a reminder relating to procedures for giving medicine.
·Always send in authorisation signed by yourself if your child requires medication with the stated dosage clearly written.
·If your child requires to receive medication 3 times a day this can be fitted in at home morning, tea time and evening, rather than being given during the day.
·If your child requires to be given child paracetamol during the day please consider if they are well enough to be in school.
From the start of term staff will be wearing identifications badges.
The school also ask for your support at the start of the school in relation to leaving pupils from Year 3 upwards on the school playground at the beginning of the school day. To encourage independence and in the interest of pupil safety we are asking that pupils are left on the playground at 8:45am. Staff will be present from that time.
A reminder that as a health and safety precaution the play equipment is not to be used before or after school as it is not supervised by staff at that time of day.
SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
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The Governors are still committed in aiming to replace the mobiles but we are still waiting to hear if we have funding to pursue the plans. As any information is received we will share it with you
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTS
The school has a three year rolling development plan and a focused one year plan. During 2010-11 the school will be developing the below areas:
To use the review information and assessment development from 2009-10 to enhance provision & standards for both middle and more able learners. (OFSTED 2009)
To review APP within Literacy and implement APP in Numeracy and Science. (OFSTED)
To audit review the use of whole school targets and individual targets in pupils work books.
To develop the standard of writing in the school and raise attainment with a focus on higher achieving pupils(closing the gap between reading & writing) OFSTED 2009
To further develop the use of Learning Platforms and video editing across the school.
To audit the school curriculum, review and make changes if required.
To develop the role of MFL (Modern Foreign Language) in the school and integrate its use into other subjects.
To continue to develop the outdoor area/classroom Early Years Area
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To seek parental views and understanding on the image of school( evaluating SEALs & SUMO)
Community Links: To audit current community cohesion provision (local, national & global) and target areas for development.
To seek parent & pupil views on the buildings and grounds, changes made and review their input fro future changes. (include ECO school-buildings/energy & water)
Development of sustainable schools agenda.
Please continue to encourage your child to use Quintaservity to support their learning here appropriate.
FRIENDS OF QUINTA
The FOQ organised a super Summer Fair. The funds raised purchases additional equipment that the pupils may request and the support they give to the school is most valuable. However, events cannot be undertaken without parental support and a core group to organise the events. As the new school year starts FOQ are on the look out for help. If you can help please fill in the form attached and give it to your child's class teacher.
CHILDREN'S ACHIEVEMENTS
Thank you for sending in your child's achievement outside school for display. We will want to refresh this for the new year so please send in any new achievements.
UNIFORM
As we enter the Autumn Term the school expects to see all children in full uniform including a tie. A reminder that black shoes are part of our uniform and trainers should not be worn during the day.
Pupils should also have a PE Kit of black shorts and white T- Shirt with correct foot wear.
Wearing jewellery to school can be a health and safety issue therefore children should only wear a watch and/or a pair of stud earrings. Fashion jewellery should not be worn, for example wrist bands
ITEMS TO LOOK OUT FOR.
Class Letters
Information about Attendance
Autumn Term Targets
Parental permission forms for various items.
After School Clubs offered this term.
Class letters.
Termly planning for each class on Quintaservity.
TOPIC AREAS FOR AUTUMN
During the coming term the following topics will be taught:
Class 1 Recep (JW)
Class 2 Recep (HW)
All About Me. This includes looking at healthy eating and family.
Class 3 Y1(LW/SM)
Class 4 Y1/2 (CF/AC)
Class 5 Y2 (LG/CL)
Super Skeletons- parts of the body & being healthy & Amazing animals - habitats. Graphs/handling data and using Quinatservity in ICT.
Class 6 Y3 (SR)
Class 7 Y3/4 (HW/LA)
Class 8 Y4 (KB)
History study Ancient Greeks, Creating repeated patterns, digital photos and exploring a virtual model in ICT. Sounds & skeletons (making measurements in science)
Class 9 Y5 (RJ)
Class 10 Y5/6 (FJ)
Class 11 Y6 (MS)
History study Victorians.
Forces and movement / light in science. Graphic modelling in ICT
DATES TO NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY
Reminder: children are allowed, at the discretion of the Headteacher, 10 days holidays a year as authorised absence during term time. This is for annual holidays with parents.
TERM DATES:
02.09.10. - 22.10.10
Please note Friday 10th September is a training day for staff.
Half Term 25.10.10 - 01.11.10 inclusive.
02.11.10 - 21.12.10
School reopens on 05.01.11.
EVENTS DATES
Praise-a-Mania Book dates previously the 16th DAY BOOK
23.09.10
15.10.10
15.11.10
07.12.10
BIG WRITING DAY
Please check your child's class letter as dates differ depending of the literacy unit being taught.
OTHER DATES AS CONFIRMED AT PRESENT. As soon as the school knows we do let parents know any new dates. The weekly newsletter, web page and Quintaservity relating to classes will also hold this information.
22.09.10 Parents Welcome Meeting 5:00-7:00pm. Meet your child's class teacher Followed by Information Workshops, using the Homework diary & APP Assessing Pupil Progress. Governors will be joining us as well.
07-08.09.10 Artis Group in school to work with all year group on their Autumn Term topic.
09.09.10 Theatre Company in school for KS 2
10.09.10 School Closed Training for staff.
22.09.10 Meet The Teacher & Workshop
24.09.10 Autumn Term Targets Out
24.09.10 Years 5 & 6 Quarry Bank Mill
29.09.10 Music Concert for pupils
08.10.10 Harvest Festival
11-15.10.10 Community Week
21.10.10 Individual school Photos
20.10.10 Year 4 Potteries Museum Visit
21.10.10 Year 3 Potteries Museum Visit
12.11.10 Somerford Kidergarten Fashion show
19.11.10 DISCO KS 1 4:15pm
KS 2 5:30pm
01.12.10 School to Panto Crewe
02.12.10 Years 5 & 6 Macclesfield Heritage Centre
02.12.10 YR3/4 Christmas Market & singing
13-14.12.10 Year 2 Standon Bowers
16.12.10 Years 3 & 4 Christmas Party & Disco
17.12.10 Years 5 & 6 Christmas Party & Disco
20.12.10 Years R, 1 & 2 Christmas Party
Christmas Productions
Key Stage One
Monday 6th December 2010
Evening Performance 6:00pm
Tuesday 7th December 2010
Afternoon Performance 1:45pm
Wednesday 8th December 2010
Evening Performance 6:00pm
Key Stage Two
Monday 13th December 2010
Afternoon Performance 1:30 pm
Evening Performance 6:00 pm
Tuesday 14th December 2010
Afternoon Performance 1:30 pm
Evening Performance 6:00 pm
Look out on the weekly Newsletter for other activities and dates which are yet to be confirmed for this term
Also check the school Web page for additional topic information, updates and weekly news. www.quintaschool.org and your child's Class page on Quintaservity.
School Fund money being spent
Thank you for your continued support in raising
money for our school, here are some of the larger items your money was spent on during 2009/2010.
Visitors to support the curriculum £1300
Award Shields £177
Additional sports items £50.00
Contributions to Coaches to support visits
£1600
Christmas/Easter presents £550
FRIENDS OF QUINTA (FOQ)
I would like to help the FOQ.
Name............................................................................
Child's name and Class..................................................
