Medlar-with-Wesham CE
Primary School
Newsletter
Friday 27.11.15
01772 682836
www.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk
Our Mission Statement
We are a welcoming, caring and
unique Christian family, aiming to
provide an outstanding education
in a safe environment, where
everyone is valued for being
special.
More than I am
Congratulations to the Stars of the Week: Alexis Duroe-Skelhorn, Leo Parkes-Christian, Amelija
Datava, Aimee Rose Parkes, Levs Drosdovs, Nikol Lasmane, Kia Clark and Hope Wilkinson. Well
done everyone!
Head Boy and Head Girl Report
This week we had a special visitor called PCSO Gary. He came into our assembly and told us
how to stay safe in the car and how fun it is to wear a seat belt. Also last week we took part in
Mrs Astbury’s Apprentice competition and we’d like to say well done to year 5 as we aren’t sore
losers!!! On Thursday Mrs Panther led Worship, it was really interesting, all about how to stay
healthy by eating a balanced diet. So, come on let’s eat healthier from now on!
Thomas and Poppy
Attendance Award – Foundation Stage - Well done – 99.3%!
Photographs - The photographs taken this week will make good Christmas presents for grandparents or
other relatives. Please could all money and orders be back in school by next Monday the 30th of November.
We will then do our best to have your orders back before we break up for Christmas.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Dog Dirt around school – It is disappointing that I am having to put this on the newsletter at
frequent intervals. There has been an increased frequency of dog fouling on the pavement outside
school and on the path alongside the scout hut leading up to the Pavilion. I am sure that all our dog
owning parents are responsible and make sure that they clean up after their dog. However, there are
some local residents that do not seem to have the same level of concern for the hygiene of the
streets. If you witness a dog owner not clearing up after their dog and you recognise who they are
can you please let Mrs Parkinson know at the school office the date, time and name of the culprit.
We will then pass this information on to the authorities.
Our Play Time Snacks As part of our Science and PSHE curriculum we frequently promote the
message to our pupils that fruit and vegetables are a good source of the nutrients that children need,
and form part of a healthy, balanced diet. It is recommended that children – like adults – eat at least
five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. But research shows that on average children in
England eat only two portions, with many eating fewer.
In the infants children receive a piece of fruit or vegetable each school day as part of the ‘School Fruit
and Vegetable Scheme’ and eat this as their morning snack. To continue to promote healthy snack
times in the Juniors we ask that the children bring only a piece of fruit or vegetable from home to be
eaten at play time, or alternatively purchase a piece of toast from school. (15p per slice)
We hope you will support our school in this matter and help our morning play time to become an ideal
occasion for your child to eat one of their 5 A DAY portions, and increase awareness of the
importance of eating fruit and vegetables, encouraging healthy eating habits that can be carried into
later life.
The School Council want to reward children, who are seen eating healthy snacks at playtimes with
‘Healthy Snacks’ Lotto tickets. Each half term there will be prize draw to award a certificate and prize
for the ‘Eat Well’ winners in school.
Children Please come to the PTA Christmas Film Night - £3.00 entry on the night to watch a
Christmas movie, plus a bag of cinema treats and a drink!
Viewing Times: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday 3rd December
The children love coming to film night at school BUT it takes parent volunteers to run it and make it a
success for your child. The PTA need help. If no parents are willing to volunteer then this event
might be cancelled. If you can spare some time to set up the event please can you leave their
name at the school office by Tuesday 1st December.
Request from Year 1 - We are collecting the half dozen egg boxes to create treasure chests in our topic
lesson. Please could you send any boxes into school? Thank you!
Christ Church – Christmas Fayre in the Community Centre. - Do pop along on Saturday 28th from
11.00am to the Community Centre to support the Church with their Christmas Fayre.
School Council Meeting
Our next school council meeting will be on Wednesday 2 nd December at 3.20 till 4.15 pm
Diary Dates
Sat 28th Nov
Weds 2nd Dec
Thurs 3rd Dec
Weds 9th Dec
Thurs 10th Dec
Fri 11th Dec
Mon 14th Dec
Tues 15th Dec
Thurs 17th Dec
Fri 18th Dec
Monday 4th January
With best wishes,
Christ Church Wesham - Christmas Fayre in the Community Centre 11.00am
onwards. Please support the local community if you can.
School Council Meeting
PTA – Film Night 5.30 – 7.00pm
Music Concert in church 9.00 am. Recorders, Cornets, Saxophones, Guitars.
2pm Y5 Production in church with Y4 choir
6pm Y5 Production in church with Y4 choir
Carol singing to Millbanke Care Home
Carol singing to Thistleton Lodge Care Home
2pm – KS1 & Foundation Stage Nativity in church
5.30pm – KS1 & Foundation Stage Nativity in church
4.00pm Carols by Glow Stick in church – Whole School
Stars of the Term Worship in church
Christmas parties in classes. Father Christmas to visit
Christmas lunch in school.
School closes at 1.30 pm
School opens 8.45am.
Mrs Astbury