Dear Parents         November 2008

Keeping everyone informed of all the events and happenings at Waterloo is a constant challenge.  We try a whole range of methods from the website and text messaging to the straight forward specific letter home.  This newsletter, however does try to bring everything together and give you a flavour of what is to coming up over the next few weeks.

HMI/OFSTED Visit

Last Wednesday we were visited by ‘Her Majesty’s Inspectorate’ to view good practice in the way we look after children and ensure everyone has the opportunity to shine.  This work took place as a consequence of our successful full inspection in February 2008.  Their findings will be published in a national document in July 2009.  The day was rigorous and both staff and pupils performed superbly.  I feel proud the school was chosen as a national exemplar of good practice.

Harvest Festival

All the donated produce went to Street Life a local Blackpool charity.  We received heartfelt thanks from their co-ordinator Tony Riley.

Remembrance

Every year I take three Y6 pupils to Marton and Layton cemeteries to lay wreaths at the headstones of fallen former pupils of Waterloo.  A big thank you to the British Legion for organising the visit.

1p and 2p collection

Thank you to everyone that donated their loose change to the school collection.  We raised a fantastic £800.00.  This money will now be used to help replace the equipment damaged in the fire.

Toy Fair – Tuesday 25th November 2008 (3:40pm – 4:30pm)

The School Council will be holding its usual charity toy fair later this month.  We would be grateful if you could send in any toys or games, that are still in good condition but your child no longer plays with.  We will start collecting toys from next Monday, 17th November.

Year 6 Fruit

We are currently providing a free piece of fruit for every Y6 child every day at break time.  As all the children in Y6 have agreed to take part in the project there should be no need to send a snack to school.

Dinner money and trip money

Dinner money costs £8.50 per week and should be paid on Mondays. Dinner Money should be put in an envelope for the child to hand to their class teacher.

Trip money should also be put in an envelope with the completed consent slip and handed to the class teacher as soon as possible.

Dates

Friday 14th November    Y6 Trip to Preston War Museum
Monday 17th November    Tempest Photographs (Individual and sibling)
Monday 17th November    Y5 Greek Week
Wednesday 19th November  Y1 Trip to Manchester Science Museum
Tuesday 25th November    Toy Sale 3:40pm – 4:30pm
Monday 1st December    Dance Festival at Winter Gardens (7pm)
Tuesday 2nd December    Whole School Big Art Day
3rd December – 11th December   Health Bus visits school
Friday 5th December    Year 4 Tudor Day
Monday 8th December    Spellbound Story Teller to visit school
Tuesday 9th December    Blackpool Music Festival at Pleasure Beach (Eve)
Wednesday 10th December   Reception Nativity (Adults only to watch at 9:45)
Thursday 11th December    Reception Nativity (All welcome to watch at 2:15)
Thursday 11th December    Christingle (7pm)
Monday 15th December    Year 3 Christmas party
Tuesday 16th December   Y4 and Y6 Christmas party
Wednesday 17th December   Y2 and Y1 Christmas party
Wednesday 17th December   Nursery Singalong/stay and play (10:45 & 2:15)
Thursday 18th December    Y5, Reception & Nursery Christmas Party
Thursday 18th December    Nursery closes for Christmas holidays
Friday 19th December    Christmas Panto for children

School closes on Friday 19th December at 2pm

School opens on Monday 5th January at normal time

This half term is always so hectic and full but one the children love and the staff look forward to.
 
Yours sincerely

Mark Gray
HEAD TEACHER