5 May 2009 - Newsletter-May 2009

 

            Fox Hill Primary Newsletter

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 05 May 2009                                                                                                      Issue: 11

 

 

Welcome back to the start of the Summer Term.  We have quite a busy term ahead and I would like to bring one or two matters to parents’ attention before giving you some dates for your diaries.

 

  

Bank Holiday Monday

 

School will be closed on Monday, 4 May for the Bank Holiday.  Have a lovely long week-end – the weather forecast is good so I expect you’ll all be enjoying the sunshine.

 

                                 

 

Bats – Ball Games for All

 

Get the holiday week-end off to a swinging start and join Mr Ridley at Bats from 10.00am to 12.20pm on Saturday, 2 May.  This is the first of the summer’s regular meetings on the field in front of South Hill Park .  For further information please contact Mr Ridley on 01344 423264.

 

  

School Menu Changes

 

Owing to the Bank Holiday on Monday there will be the following changes to the lunch menu for next week:

 

Tuesday 5 May     Main Meal   = Meatballs, Peas and Beans

 

                     Vegetarian   = Jacket Potato with Beans

 

                     Dessert      = Fruit Salad with Natural Yoghurt

 

Wednesday 6 May  Main Meal   = Roast Chicken, Cabbage and Sweet Corn

 

                     Vegetarian   = Bean Goulash

 

                     Dessert      = Shortbread with Milk

 

Friday 8 May              Dessert      = Fruit Jelly

 

Caterhouse Ltd apologise for any inconvenience this may cause parents.

 

 

School Uniform and PE Kit

 

I have noticed that some children are not wearing the correct school uniform.  Please ensure that your child has a school cardigan or sweatshirt, grey or black skirt or trousers / shorts and comfortable black school shoes (not trainers).  Girls may now wear blue and white check dresses for the summer with white socks.

 

 

    Many children have missed their PE lessons recently because they did not have their kit with them.  PE Kit should be brought into school in a suitable, named bag on a Monday morning and taken home to be washed on a Friday.  School kit comprises burgundy polo shirt and black or navy shorts.  KS1 children should also have a pair of plimsols for outdoor PE and KS2 children a pair of trainers.

 

 

  

    SATs / Optional Tests

 

Please be aware that children in Year 6 will be taking their SATs during the week commencing 11 May.  Parents should make sure that their children are in school promptly during this week to avoid disruption to the exam timetable.

 

Years 3, 4 and 5 will also be sitting Optional Tests during the same period.  Please assure them that there is nothing to be anxious about and that they can only do their best for any of the tests.

 

 

Car Parking

 

You should have received a leaflet from Bracknell Forest Borough Council regarding considerate car parking.  Please read this carefully and take on board any of the suggestions that are relevant to you.  As part of the School’s Travel Plan I would like to encourage as many children as possible to walk or cycle to school as this would help to ease the traffic and car parking locally.

 

 

Dates for Your Diaries

 

During May                            Year 2 are taking their SATs

 

Friday, 8 May                                    Year 5 Sharing Assembly

 

11 May – 15 May                    Year 6 SATs, Years 3,4,5 Optional Tests

 

18 – 22 May                            Walk to School Week

 

Friday, 22 May                      Year 2 Sharing Assembly

 

 

8 – 12 June                             Food Awareness Week

 

Monday, 8 June                     Year 6 Junior Citizenship Conference – Bracknell Sports’ Centre

 

Friday, 12 June                     Year 1 Assembly

 

Wednesday, 17 June             Kwik Cricket Festival

 

Friday, 19 June                     Year 4 Sharing Assembly

 

                                                Father’s Day Gift Sale

 

Wednesday, 24 June                        Girls’ Kwik Cricket Festival

 

Friday, 26 June                     Year 3 Sharing Assembly

 

 29 June & 30 June               Parents’ Evenings

 

Tuesday, 30 June                  Primary Athletics Championships

 

 

Wednesday, 1 July                Year 6 Transition Day – Visits to Secondary Schools

 

Thursday, 2 July                   New Reception Parents’ Meeting

 

Friday, 3 July                                    School Sports Day

 

6, 7 & 8 July                          Years 5 & 6 Performances

 

Thursday, 9 July                   Summer Bonanza (School Fete 2.00 – 4.00pm)

 

Friday, 10 July                      INSET DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED

 

13 – 17 July                            Year 6 Activity Week

 

Friday, 17 July                      Reception Class Sharing Assembly

 

Monday, 20 July                    Change Over Day – Children Meet their New Teachers

 

Wednesday, 22 July             Leavers’ Assembly

 

Wednesday, 22 July             END OF TERM – SCHOOL CLOSES AT 2.00PM