Broadway First School Newsletter – 9th September 2016
“Inspire – Challenge – Achieve”
www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk
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Dear Parents/Carers,
There is a lot of important information and news in this newsletter, so please take the time to read it through.
You might want to grab yourself a cup of tea!
First, may I formally welcome Mr Chapman to our school team. I have been in to class, and heard cheers
when he has told them about maths learning challenges! Sadly, we have said goodbye to Mr Jones, who has
worked hard on our governing body. We would like to thank him for all that he has done and wish him and
his family well for the future.
In addition to welcoming Mr Chapman to our school, we also welcomed some new parents to our first Friends‟
meeting of the year. The work that they do, and your support, means that we are able to offer trips at a
reduced cost to you and we are also able to have the little „extras‟ in school such as puppet shows, without
charging you. This year they have already allocated £1,500 for coaches (for Young Voices, class trips and the
residential visit). Last year they paid for Miss Boulton to be trained as a Forest School Leader. We are
delighted to inform you that Forest School lessons will start for Frog Class this term. Miss Boulton then has
to do a formal assessment, which will mean that we will be able to devise a timetable for all classes to
participate after Christmas.
Friends sent Smarties tubes home over the summer – please can you return them by Wednesday? The class
that raises the most (per head) will be given a choice of activity – last year the children that won had a water
fight with the children!
The next Friends‟ meeting is on Wednesday 2nd November (9.20am at school). If you are able to join us,
please do!
Of course, Friends is not the only way that you can support school. For example, Mrs Gibbs very kindly cut
the grass at the front of the school today and we already have some volunteers for reading. We also need
help for swimming and Forest Schools. If you would like to help in school, and are willing to have a DBS
check then please make an appointment to discuss how you may be able to help with Mrs Browning or Mr
Poultney.
On to other information now. You may be aware of the recent news articles about school uniform. Correct
school uniform is very important – it shows the children we are one team and that school rules are respected.
Whilst the standard of school uniform in the school is generally very high, this week some children have had
nail varnish on, braids in hair, etc. Although plain stud earrings are permitted, no other jewellery is allowed.
Please can you ensure that your child is in the correct uniform from Monday. The correct uniform is:
Boys
Girls
Grey trousers or grey shorts in summer
White polo shirt or shirt
Navy school sweatshirt or cardigan with logo
Black shoes (no canvas shoes or trainers)
Grey or white socks
Grey skirt/pinafore dress/trousers or a red
gingham dress in summer
White polo shirt or blouse
Navy school sweatshirt or cardigan with logo
Grey or white socks or tights
Black shoes (no canvas shoes or trainers)
PE
Navy or white school T-shirt
Navy shorts or jogging bottoms in winter
Black pumps
PE
Navy or white school T-shirt
Navy shorts or jogging bottoms in winter
Black pumps
General - All Pupils
Blue book bag
Navy PE bag for swimming and PE or a navy rucksack
Cap/hat for the summer
Water bottle (the first one is provided free of charge)
School fleece/waterproof jacket – optional but really useful for school trips etc.
You may buy uniform with the school badge sewn on to polo shirts and jumpers/cardigans/
coats from The School Shop in Evesham or Tesco (online). Mrs Gibbs also sells good quality second hand
uniform – please speak to her directly or let the office know if you would like to purchase anything from her.
If your child needs a new water bottle they may be purchased from the office for £1.
This week has been a busy week, and all of the children have completed a piece of art work for the
Horticultural and Craft Fair. You have may even have decided to create a recipe for the Food Festival. Most
children in Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 have also taken Accelerated Reading quizzes so that they can be given the
correct level of reading book to bring home. Parents of children in Reception are invited to a reading meeting
on Wednesday – we are running it at 9am and 6pm – and then your child will be given a book by the end of
next week. Homework also starts next week.
Mrs Bull also led an Eco Warrior assembly today to present our theme for this term which is recycling. Our
new Eco Warriors received their badges and will be monitoring each class to check on how well they are
recycling their rubbish.
In your child‟s book bag you will find their Home/School book today. It has an overview of learning in for the
half term and will also have weekly updates. If you have anything that you wish staff to know please write it
in your child‟s book. We check the books of children in Reception. For all other year groups your child will
need to hand it to the teacher for the note to be read – so please remind them to do this.
Next week the school gates will be open at 8:40am as usual and all children (including Reception) are to go on
to the playground and then the children will line up when the bell goes at 8.50am. When the bell goes, this is
time for parents to leave the playground as staff at the front of the school need to be able to lock up and get
in to the classrooms.
Just to recap, for next week:
- All children are to be in the correct school uniform
- Homework starts
- Clubs start (Football, French, Dance & Gardening); Year 3, 4 and 5 children can also register for
Children‟s University
Wednesday: 9am and 6pm: Reading meeting for Reception parents. (You will receive a pack and then your
child will be given their first reading book by the end of the week). Forest School starts for Frog Class. (Please
see separate letter sent out).
Thursday: Swimming starts for Years 1, 3 and 4. The last swimming session will be Thursday 1st December.
(Please see separate letter already sent out).
Friday: Roald Dahl day. Children may come in costume dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl character.
Voluntary donations for the Roald Dahl‟s Marvellous Children‟s Charity would be much appreciated.
GENERAL INFORMATION & REMINDERS:
DIARY DATES – AUTUMN TERM
Please note that a full listing of diary dates has been sent out yesterday. This document is also available on
our school website under “Parents/Newsletters”. Please note that we will also be holding a Macmillan Coffee
Morning here at school on Friday 7th October (9am). Details to follow.
CLUBS
If you haven‟t already done so please let the office know which clubs your child would like to attend (Football
(Wednesday), French (Wednesday), Dance (Thursday), Gardening (Thursday). In addition, Mrs Bull will be
holding her news discussion club on Monday lunchtimes (starting from 19th September) for the Year 4 and
Year 5 children; a separate sign up letter for this will be sent out next week to obtain parents‟ consent.
DAILY MILK
If you would like your child to have milk then please register directly with Cool Milk at www.coolmilk.com
(under fives receive free milk (Mrs Freaney has already registered these children); children on Free School
Meals (i.e. pupil premium funding as opposed to Universal Free School Meals) will also receive free milk).
Please ask at the office if you have any queries.
DAILY FRUIT SNACKS
Children in Frogs Class and Dragonflies Class automatically receive free fruit snacks every day. If your child is
in Pond Skaters Class or Herons Class and you would like them to have a daily fruit snack then please let the
office know (or email [email protected]). The cost for Autumn term will be £11.00 (cheques
payable to WCC please).
YEAR 5 – MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS (SEPTEMBER 2017)
Information packs have been sent out today for all Year 5 children containing important information about
middle school applications. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2017.
STARTING SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2017 - APPLICATION DEADLINE
If your child is due to start school in September 2017 the application deadline is 15th January 2017. For
more information and to apply, please visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions
SCHOOL DINNER ORDERS
School dinner order forms are available from the office. If you would like your child to have meals please
ensure you return the order form (and any payment) to the school office by the Wednesday
morning ahead of the week you require meals. The cost of a meal is £2.30 (or free if your child is in
Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 or qualifies for Free School Meals (Pupil Premium Funding). Cheques payable to
Class Catering Ltd.
SWIMMING – YEAR 1, 3 & 4 ONLY
Letters have already been sent out about this term‟s swimming lessons. Only Year 1, Year 3 and Year 4
children will be swimming this term (this will be the same every year). There will be no swimming in the
Spring and Summer terms. Lessons will be on a Thursday afternoon starting from 15th September (last session
will be on 1st December). The cost for the term is £25 (cheques payable to WCC please) or you can pay
£2.50 weekly if you would prefer.
PIANO & GUITAR
There are still places available for piano lessons with Rob Tryner on a Wednesday morning. Cost is £8.50 for
a 15 minute lesson. Also, guitar lessons cost approximately £5 per session with Stephen Ashford on a Monday
afternoon (in school hours). Please ask at the office if you are interested.
50:50 DRAW
The Friends are organising the 50:50 draw again this term; please see the separate letter sent out today
FUNDRAISING
A big thank you to those who have already signed up to „easyfundraising‟ and have already helped us raise
funds for our school! Please remember it is free to use and costs you nothing! If you shop online,
please visit www.easyfundraising.org.uk to help support Broadway First School.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
GUITAR
MILK ORDER DEADLINE
LUNCH ORDER DEADLINE
PIANO
FOOTBALL CLUB
FRENCH CLUB
DANCE CLUB
GARDENING CLUB
CAKE DAY
MONDAY AFTERNOON (TEACHER: STEPHEN ASHFORD)
TUESDAY 5PM (FOR MILK THE FOLLOWING WEEK) (COOL MILK)
WEDNESDAY MORNING (FOR MEALS THE FOLLOWING WEEK)
WEDNESDAY MORNING (TEACHER: ROB TRYNER)
WEDNESDAY (YEARS 2, 3, 4, 5)
WEDNESDAY (YEARS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
THURSDAY (YEARS 2, 3, 4, 5)
THURSDAY (YEARS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
FRIDAY (PLEASE BRING IN 20 PENCE FOR CHARITY – THANK YOU)
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