Autumn Term Newsletter No. 3
18th September 2014
Email: [email protected]
Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BQ Tel: 01983 857449 www.stfrancisventnor.co.uk
Dear Parents,
We would like to welcome our new Road Crossing Patrol, Miss Spence. She will be standing opposite the Pedestrian
gate nearest the playground every morning and afternoon. Please ensure that children are either crossed over with
her or using the zebra crossing as we are still seeing children being crossed by the parked cars. I would remind you
for the safety of yourselves your child/children to use the paths around the car park and not walk across the car
park. Following a collision in the car park this week, we have had to make the decision to keep the car park gate
locked. Access via the pedestrian gates will be open as usual.
Thank you. to everyone who has donated shoes towards raising funds for the Air Ambulance, they were very grateful!
If you have any additional shoes or textiles which you do not want, they can still be placed in the ‘Re-cycle with
Michael’ green collection box at the end of the car park. Any funds raised goes to the School.
Please find attached a diary of the term dates for this academic year. We will notify you of any Development Days
once they have been confirmed.
Well done to the children who made story book gardens over the summer. There were some wonderful interpretations
of stories. Congratulations to Georgie M, Bonnie T, Constance L, Jan G, Brody B and Megan A. The children were
allowed to select a book to keep from the library Treasure Basket. We will be running another activity over the
Christmas holiday.
It was lovely to see so many parents from Yrs 3 & 4 who came to meet the teachers this week. A reminder that the
other year groups are:
Monday 22nd September – Year 6 at 5pm – this is an amended date and time
Tuesday 23rd September – Year 1 at 2.45pm
Wednesday 24th September - Year R at 2.45pm
Thursday 25th September - Year 2 at 2.45pm
Friday 26th September – Year 5 at 2.45pm
Thank you to the parents who came to the information session this morning for Family Learning/Parenting Support
Programme. Please see page 2 of this newsletter for further details of the workshops. To give us an idea of numbers
attending each week, please let the office know if you are planning on coming along.
We will collect used Postage Stamps for the Born Free Foundation. Please bring in any used stamps to the office.
Miss A Hewkin
We have a large amount of good quality second hand uniform available. If you would like anything please fill in
the attached form and return it to the school office. This will be on a first come first serve basis.
Child’s Name…………………………………………………………………… Class…………………………
Sweatshirt
Cardigan
School Dress White Shirt
Trousers
Skirt
Size/age
Size/age
Size/age
Size/age
Size/age
Size/age
Forthcoming Fixtures
23 September U11 Girls Football vs Broadlea (Away)
15th October Ventnor Cluster TAG Rugby Festival
20th October IW TAG Rugby Finals
rd
Super Star
Seahorse
Shark:
Dolphin:
Seal:
3M
3C
4C
4G
5L
5H
6S
6W
Marley K
Lilly B
Romileigh H-M
Landen H
Behaviour
Georgia B
Georgina M
Megan P
Dominic
Alex M
Oakley C
Alana W
Kindness
Awards
Megan A
Lexi G
Kelsie L
Lacey-Mae G
Amazing Work
Dillon H
Rhys H
Bobby S
Charlie H
Kayden Y
Kodi P
Olivia S
Emmeline B
PTA Coffee Mornings
All parents are welcome to attend the Coffee
Morning which takes place on Monday’s 8.30am
to 9.45am in the Staff Room.
Reading Award
Alfie R
Lara B
Emily A
Joe Q
Superstar
Lily L
Becky L
Lacey-Neve H
Olivia P
Megan C
Mary R
Ellis K
Curtis P
Brilliant
Work
Isla L
Regan N
Henry L
Georgia K
Reading
Jayden M
Peaches B
Charlie N
Dillon M
Patrick G
Noah B
House of the week – SNOW LEOPARD
Diary Dates:
22nd September – IWCP First Class Reception photos
30th September – Year 2 Hedgehog visit to school
7th & 8th October - Individual photographs
8th October – Year 4 trip to Blue Reef
Library Opening Hours
The school library is open for parents & families
to brows and open a family account from
2.40pm – 5.00pm on Tuesdays
&
2.40pm to 4.00pm on Thursdays
Parent Governor
A vacancy has arisen for a Parent Governor, please see
attached information and contact the office if you would
like an application form.
Uniform
A reminder that the school summer uniform is
allowed until half term. Girls may wear blue
gingham dresses with white socks and cardigans.
Boys should be wearing grey trousers or shorts.
Black trousers and denim trousers are NOT school
uniform and should not be worn.
Personalised Christmas Cards by your child
We hope the children are enjoying designing their
Christmas cards. We do have spare application forms in
the office if required. Any orders need to be return with
payment to the office by
3rd October.
Evening Tae Kwon-do Sessions
There is an evening Tae Kwon-do session on Fridays
for children 6pm – 7.30pm, and an adult session
7.30pm – 9pm. The sessions take place at
St Margaret’s Hall and sessions at £5.00 each.
For further details, please contact Mr Yates on
07810783017
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
WEEK 4 – DINNER MENU Week Commencing 22nd September
Sausages with mashed potato, Penne pasta bake (v), Garden peas, baked beans, Tomato and cucumber
salsa, Toffee apple crumble with custard
Italian Bolognaise with pasta, Vegetable curry with basmati rice (v), seasonal cabbage, fresh carrots,
mixed salad, jam and coconut sponge with custard
Roast Chicken with sage and onion stuffing or Quorn roast (v) with crispy roast or mashed potatoes and
Gravy. Fresh broccoli, fresh swede, fresh vegetable sticks. Carrot cake with citrus frosting
Enchiladas (Mexican Beef Tortilla) with couscous, Cheese & Onion Quiche (v) with new potatoes, light
coleslaw, sweetcorn, carrot and sultana salad, fruity yoghurt crunch
Fish with Chips (salmon), Peas & Baked Beans, Jacket potato with cheese (v), Apple and celery salad,
Chocolate sultana crispie
Children are also given the option of filled Jacket Potato on any day, which is proving to be a very popular choice.
Please can children make this request when the register is taken if they want jackets. Thank you.
Looking for a New Home…
The following items have been offered, free of charge,
to anyone in need:
Metal bunk beds
Washing machine – good working order
Vacuum cleaner (cylinder style) – good working order
If you are interested in any of the above, of if you have
any items you would like to offer, please contact the
office.
Happy Birthday to:
Evie C, Ronnie L, Laiken B, Ele P, Madeline L, Dillon H,
Daniel K & Ebony M.
Tepees
Due to the large amount of interest in the Tepee, they are
available from www.bettys-buttons.co.uk
This week’s word is “Splendid” and entries should be
placed in the Library box by tomorrow.
Word of the Week
Last week’s winners, using the word “Metric”, were:
Mia M, Lauren L, Jenna S,
Daisy-Boo C, Charlie H, Ebony M.
An example winning sentence:
“I used a metric measurement to measure my
scrumptious pancake mixture.”
Parenting Support
Open to parents of all year groups
Initial 6 sessions:
Building Strong Relationships – Special time & spending time with your child
Rules & Boundaries – Who’s rules? Setting effective boundaries
Praise – Using praise and encouragement to effectively manage behaviour
Rewards and Consequences – Using rewards and consequences to effectively manage behaviour
Listening & Communicating – Communication Skills, Using positive language & active listening
Social Skills – Getting along with others, making & keeping friends
These sessions will be followed by 4 further workshops that will be chosen by the group.
Starting date Thursday 25th September for 10 weeks 8.30 – 10.30 in the school hall.
Parenting Support
I wish to attend the Parenting Support Sessions
Name: ______________________________ Sessions attending: _________________________________
Child’s Name: _____________________________ Class: ______________________