MATHS AND SCIENCE FORTNIGHT

The children have had a fantastic week with the most exciting activities going on around school. It was wonderful to see a group of parents participating in the activities at the parents’ workshop yesterday evening. A huge thank you to all the staff, especially Mrs McMahon, Mrs Trafford and to Mr Lankester and Mrs Gover who put together the photo-story to share with the parents – the fun continues next week!

We are still looking for parents/helpers for the second week (6-9 May) who work in the medical field who may be able to come in and talk to the children. This is a valuable experience for them. If you are able to help, please pop in and see Mrs McMahon.

CONSERVATION AREA

The Conservation area is looking superb thanks to a great deal of hard work by parents and friends of the school but there is still plenty to do. If you can spare any time to help out in the conservation area, please let the office know.

BEDDING PLANTS

A huge thank you to all of the parents who have sent in bedding plants. If every child brought in one plant we would have 264 and a wonderful colourful display. Please give the plants to the Teaching Assistant in your child’s class.

HELP WITH READING

We are very fortunate to have so many parents/helpers to come in to read with the children. We still need more help however. If you could give some time to do this please pass your name to the class teacher.

OLYMPICS WEEK

On last week’s newsletter the Olympics weeks were dated 3^rd-13th June. The Olympic theme will actually run for three weeks from 3rd-20th June. More details later.

ATTENDANCE

As you are aware, the Governors have made a decision not to authorise any holidays taken during term-time. In order to request a holiday absence, please obtain an absence form from the office and return it with an accompanying letter addressed to Mrs Zimmerman containing the following information:

Child’s name

Class

Length of absence requested

Reason for absence requested

The Education Welfare Officer checks all of the attendance records and may contact you to discuss the reason for absence. Thank you for your co‑operation in this matter.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MAY 2008

5^th

May Day – Bank Holiday

26^th–30^th

HOLIDAY

JUNE 2008

2^nd

In-service day

3rd-20th

School Festival Topic: “The Olympic Games”

14^th

3.30-

7.00pm

Parents’ Association

Summer Festival

16^th

pm

School open afternoon

17^th

7-8.30pm

New YR parents’ meeting

27^th

2.00 pm

Songs for a summer afternoon

STAFF VACANCIES

Are you that special person we are looking for to join our hardworking and friendly team? We currently have three staff vacancies:-

Temporary Lunchbreak Supervisor starting from as soon as possible up to 25 July 2008.

The post is for 6.25 hours per week – 1.25 hours per day from 11.55 am-1.10 pm – Monday to Friday, term-time only. The grade is Hay 13, p8 - £6.5713 per hour (£12,678 per annum pro rata with a pay award pending).

We also have a vacancy for a permanent part-time Cleaner starting as soon as possible The hours are 3.05-5.45pm Mon-Fri, all year round, with hours worked during school holidays much more flexible. The grade is Hay 15, p4 - £6.007 per hour (£11,577 per annum pro rata with a pay award pending).

Please contact the School Office for further details and an application form for either/both of these jobs.

The closing date for applications is 16^th May and interviews will be held during the following week.

We are also still actively seeking our new Caretaker. Duties include site security, maintenance, some cleaning duties and health and safety. The closing date for applications for this post is 12th May. The hours are 37 per week (7.15–11.30am, 2.30–5.45pm with a 5.15 pm finish on Fridays) all year round. Again, the hours worked during school holiday periods are more flexible. Salary: Hay 11, p14 - £7.8542 per hour (£15,153 per annum with a pay award pending). Please call into the office to collect an application form and job description.

2 May 2008 - Newsletter no. 2

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