Newsletter 23 250315

SANDIWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
NUMBER 23 / SPRING TERM 2015 / WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2015
BREAK IN
I am sure that you will have heard by now about the
unfortunate break in and consequent theft of computer
equipment that happened on Saturday afternoon. Due
to the power of social media, the news spread very
quickly and the police have leads to follow. We had very
good coverage
on local radio
and in the
newspapers lets hope the
thieves can be
found soon.
I was saddened
and enraged by
the attitude of
the thieves who
felt that it was
acceptable to
cause damage
and loss to our
school.
We were
delighted that
the police responded to the school alarm going off so
quickly, with dogs being brought in to school and the
forensics team finding useful evidence.
We have reassured the children that the school
continues to be a safe place and such incidents occur
when the school is unoccupied. The children have
handled the situation very well - each offering their own
well-thought ideas of what happened and how they will
be caught!
ECLIPSE OF THE SUN
We had a wonderful morning last Friday enjoying the
eclipse - thank
you to the parents
who were able to
come to school a
little earlier and
support this
event.
EXTREME
READERS
Well done to: Evie
Y (Reception), Finlay I (Year 1), Bella D (Year 2), Elliot
C (Year 3), Sam L (Year 4), Sophie R (Year 5), Lucy B
(Year 6) and overall Angus P (Year 6). Each child has
received an Amazon voucher to go towards a book of
their choice.
EASTER EGG RAFFLE

The winners have ben drawn - well done to the class
winners and thank you all for taking part. The giant
Easter Egg was won by Lucy Mc in Year 6. The Lions
have counted the money and are delighted that 85 will
go to local charities and 85 will be given to our school
funds.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Thank you to the parents who have completed a
questionnaire about parents evenings. If you have not
returned this to school (or you would like a copy),
please do so before the end of term. We are always
happy to receive feedback as a means to improve our
school.
CLUBS FOR NEXT TERM
The following clubs are on offer for next term, in addition
to Mr Aults clubs (see the school website). Please sign
up on the school website (you will need to log in as your
child and look in the Wikis)
Monday
Recorder Club for Y3/4 led by Mr Priddey
(3.20pm-4.00pm)
Sign Language Club for Y3/4 led by Ms Dixon
(3.20pm-4.00pm)
Choir for Reception/Y1/2 led by Mrs Tucker
(3.10pm-3.45pm) NB this will start after the half term
Tuesday
Recorder Club for the same group as last term led by
Mrs Atkinson (3.10pm-3.45pm)
Gardening Club for Y4/5/6 led by Mrs Gatiss
(3.20-4.20pm)
Thursday
Journalist Club for Y3/4 led by Mrs Matthias
(3.20pm-4.00pm)
Kwik Cricket for Y5/6 led by Mr White (3.20pm-4.20pm)
If any parents would like to offer any after-school clubs,
we would be delighted to hear from you.
DINNER/SNACK MONEY ACCOUNT
Please ensure that your dinner/snack money account is
in credit by the end of term. Any money should be sent
to school (or posted in the box in the porch) before
WEDNESDAY, please.
SANDFEST
This year we will be hosting a music festival/summer fair on our school field. This is promising to be a fantastic
event with lots of activities planned and some exciting music to listen to.
It has come to our attention that on our planned date there is a large scouting event which many of our children
and families would be involved in. We have decided to move our event to SATURDAY 11th JULY to avoid this
clash. Apologies for the change of date, however, we hope we have given you enough notice to update your
diaries.
END OF TERM
We will be celebrating the music tuition in the school by listening to some performances and singing songs on the
morning of Thursday 2nd April in the school hall, if you would like to join us for the assembly from 9.10am - you
would be most welcome. Please see a separate letter from Mrs Tucker to reserve your seats.
The children will be enjoying an Easter Egg hunt within the school grounds after the assembly. This has been
organised by members of the PTA - thank you!
The Year 5 and Year 6 children will be leading our Easter Service in St Johns Church from 1.30pm on the last
Thursday. All parents are welcome to attend this celebration service.
We break up for the Easter Holidays at the normal time on Maundy Thursday, with the children returning to work
on TUESDAY 21st April. As this is the last newsletter for the term, we would like to wish you a happy holiday hope the sun shines!
SCHOOL EVENTS
Mon 30th March!
Tues 31st March!
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Thurs 2nd April!
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Mon 20th April! !
Meeting for Year 6 parents about residential visit to London (4.15pm)

Weaverham High School Music Festival (School Choir performing)
Stay and Play in Reception class
Music assembly from 9.10am
PTA Easter Egg Hunt (morning in school)
Easter Service in St Johns Church led by Year 5 and Year 6 (1.30pm)
BREAK UP for Easter holidays
INSET Day (Staff training)
Tues 21st April!!

Mon 4th May! !
Tues 5th May! !
Fri 8th May!
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Mon 11th May! !
Thurs 21st May!
Fri 22nd May! !
Children RETURN TO SCHOOL

BANK HOLIDAY
Class photographs (afternoon)
Year 6 Science Workshop Day; Chemistry with Cabbages
Year 6 SATS Week (statutory testing for all Year 6 children)
Children BREAK UP for half term
Mon 1st June! !

Mon 8th June! !
Tues 9th June! !
Sat 13th June! !
Mon 15th June!!
Tues 16th June!
Fri 19th June! !
Wed 1st July! !
Fri 10th July! !
Sat 11th July! !
Wed 15th July! !
Thurs 16th July !
Mon 20th July! !
Tues 21st July! !
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Children and staff RETURN TO SCHOOL

Year 6 start their 2 night/3 day residential to London
Reception Parent Lunch
Cuddington/Sandiway Gala Day
Year 1 Phonics testing week (statutory testing for all Year 1 children)
Welcome evening for new Reception Parents (7.00pm)
Sports Afternoon (from 1.15pm)
Full Governors Meeting (4.00-6.00pm)
Open afternoon (all family members are welcome to visit school)
PTA Summer Fair/Sandfest NB: CHANGE OF DATE
KS2 Performance (7.00pm)
KS2 Performance (7.00pm)
Year 6 Leavers Evening
Final assembly of the year (1.30pm)
BREAK UP for Summer holidays
Tues 1st Sept! !

Wed 2nd Sept ! !

Children RETURN TO SCHOOL

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SANDIWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

EASTER EGG RAFFLE

Meeting for Year 6 parents about residential visit to London (4.15pm)

Tues 21st April!!

Children RETURN TO SCHOOL

Mon 1st June! !

Children and staff RETURN TO SCHOOL

Tues 1st Sept! !

INSET Day (Staff training)

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