Dear Parents,

KEY MESSAGE OF THE WEEK!

This will be the last week of clubs this week as we approach our final week of term. External clubs such
as Nippon UK Jujitsu and Red Tiger Karate clubs will continue, but teacher led ones will stop.
ENTERPRISE DAY
So many thanks to all our parents and children for supporting our Year 6 classes and helping to raise funds towards
their leavers trip. 474 was raised by Year 6 children which was a tremendous effort. Well done!
FREE INFANT MEALS
As you may be aware, this government has put plans in place to serve free dinners to infants next September
onwards. There is a huge amount of refurbishment work to be carried out this summer break to the school in general,
including a new kitchen which is to be built in the infant block. Lancashire Catering Services have much to do to
ensure that this is to go ahead on schedule. I am anticipating that all our parents will make the most of this
opportunity and we shall be serving 180 dinners each day to our youngest children. Please do not hesitate to direct
questions to me if you have any. If you are not intending to take up on these free meals, it would help the school plan
ahead if you could inform us.
YOU ARE NEEDED!
I would really like to start encouraging mums and dads (and grandparents) to help us out next year with our Parents &
Friends Events. Your ideas and help are tremendously valued and I would love to start the year with a really positive
energetic beginning. Could you please consider coming along as your time and contribution would be appreciated.
LIBRARY BOOKS/HOME READING BOOKS
Please could you help us by returning all library books in order that we can look at their condition and audit our stock.
Mrs Galland is keen to have our library up and running for all children at the start of next term. May I also ask that all
home readers are returned to their correct box for the summer break. Children should return all books before the last
week of term. Many thanks indeed!
CAMP NIGHT
We are looking forward to inviting our families to join us for a camping experience this Saturday night. Unfortunately,
we are unable to accept any further bookings or parents wanting to turn up and pitch their tent on the day as
previously advertised. This has been a popular event and we have had a large number of bookings in advance of the
event which is fabulous! The weather is being watched very closely as this can make or break this event, therefore a
final decision will be made on Friday before the close of the school day. Here are some bits of information to help this
event run smoothly:
- Food will be available in the evening and a breakfast van has been invited for the morning. However, no gas
cookers or BBQs are to be used whatsoever for this event.
- Any donations of cake will be very much welcomed. Please bring any cakes on Friday or Saturday at the
start of the event. These can be bought and enjoyed with your teas and coffees.
- A campfire will be lit and marshmallow kebabs will be on sale.
- 2pm arrive to pitch your tent 3pm orienteering 3.30-5pm Races & Games - 5pm Food (Tea/Coffee/Drinks
available throughout the day) 6.30pm Tuck Shop 7.30pm Camp Fire Bedtime???
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July 2014
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- MOST IMPORTANTLY Parents will be solely responsible for their children during this event. Please tipple
responsibly!
LIFE EDUCATION BUS - 2 TO SUPPORT COSTS PLEASE
The Life Education Bus will be coming into school from the 8
th
11
th
July. All children from Nursery to Year 6 will
have a visit into the bus to take part in an education programme.Parents can also come and have a look in the bus
on Friday 11
th
July from 3.00 3.15. I would like to ask for your support by sending in 2 per family to help towards
the cost of having the Life Education Bus in school. Please send this into the office or put into one of our secure
boxes in a named envelope with your childs name and class on the front.
PARENTAL SPORTS CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Parents volunteering for sports coaching next year are required to come and collect a form to complete to ensure that
all children are safeguarded at all times. Please feel free to ask at the office if you are interested in this opportunity!
SHOEBOX APPEAL ROTAKIDS (YEAR 4) AND YEAR 5 COLLECTION
The Rotary Club came to visit years four and five last Thursday to tell us more about their shoe box appeal. Children in
years four and five now have a shoe box each, which can be filled as per the instructions on the inside of the lid, along
with a pound coin which should be stuck on to the small circle on the outside of the box to help towards delivery
costs. There are also some extra shoe boxes in school, so if you have a child in another year group who would like to
fill one, please collect one from the office. The shoeboxes will then be collected by the Rotary club and eventually
taken to Eastern Europe to assist those in need of some help. Please could all shoeboxes be returned to school no
later than Monday 14
th
July. We have extended this deadline owing to the fact that many more children have
wanted to be involved.
KAKAPO CLASS LOST ITEMS
Two Halo toys were being looked after on the teachers for a child in class but later they disappeared. If any parents
have noticed these figures at home, could you help us return them to a rather unhappy boy. It would also help us also
to remind our children of the need to keep toys at home unless they are specifically asked to bring them into school
for a curriculum topic.
WELL DONE!
Well done to Olivia, Robyn, Isabelle, Katie, Deon and Jack from Leopard Class and William, Harrison and Ben from
Jaguar Class who have completed an impressive 1 mile swim last week! Congratulations!
SCHOOL UNIFORM NEW SCHOOL BACK PACKS
Parents will now find that back packs are now available at our uniform outfitters. These are a preferred size for our
cloakrooms and look very smart! Please enquire when you next visit! All school uniform is now available from Bamber
Bridge Sports at Bamber Bridge Football Club. The shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am-5pm,
alternatively if you want to order through school please see the attached order form. This will need to be completed
and handed into the school office with full payment by Friday 11th. This will then be dropped off at school for you to
collect. The shop will close for 2 weeks from 28
th
July with extended opening hours in August.
LOSTOCK HALL ENTERPRISE FAYRE EVENT YEAR 5 CHILDREN AND BAND MEMBERS
The Year 5 children and band members have been invited to Lostock Hall on the 18
th
July to join in with their
Enterprise Fayre. Children from Year 5 are invited each year and enjoy this event with our link school. There will be
activities, events, ice-cream vans and performers in action. Children have been asked to bring 3-5 and a packed
lunch.
BRASS ATTACK
On Monday the 14
th
July at Lostock Hall Academy children from our brass band will be taking part in the Brass Attack
performance alongside Lostock Hall Primary School, Lostock Hall Academy School Band, Lostock Hall Memorial Junior
Band, Lostock Hall Brass Band and the world famous Leyland Band (Current North West champions and ranked No.5 in
the world). The performance will start 7.00pm and tickets will be available from our school office for 5 or you may
pay on the door.
RETURNING SCHOOL TEAM SPORTS KITS STILL MISSING
Following the rugby, cricket and football tournaments, I would like to kindly request that all school kits (socks,
shorts and jerseys) be returned as soon as possible so that we can use them for other forthcoming events in the
calendar. Please scour your drawers and cupboards for these items if they have been borrowed from us.
SUPER PUPILS
Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week:
Bison Class Matthew
Manatee Class Abigail
Falcon Class Aaron, Adam
Eagle Class Christina
Jaguar Class - Katie
Leopard Class Christopher
Loris Class Freya
Kakapo Class - Josh
Gorilla Class Isabelle
Orangutan Class - Robyn
Elephant Class - Joe
Rhinoceros Class William
Yours sincerely,

C. Shields
10
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July 2.30pm KS1 Hall (Lunchtime club) Ocarina Performance Parents invited
4.00pm Elephant class(after school club) Ocarina Performance - Parents invited
11
th
July Shoebox appeal deadline - RotaKids
12
th
July Camp Night 3pm onwards (Weather permitting!)
14
th
July Reception Class visit to the Sealife Centre Blackpool
Year 2 Production Hansel & Gretel KS2 Hall 6.00pm
15
th
July Leopard Y4 visit to Cuerden Valley Park
16
th
July Parents Consultation Meetings (if required following reports to parents)
17
th
July Year 6 Leavers Production Pirates of the Currybean
18
th
July 5.15-6.15pm PTA KS1 Disco
6.30-7.30pm PTA KS2 Disco
Jaguar ClassY4 visit to Cuerden Valley Park
Year 5 and Band invitation to the Enterprise Fayre at Lostock Hall Academy 12-2pm (packed lunch
required)
19
th
July Reserve date for Camp Night
21
st
July Full Governors Meeting 6.00pm
Year 6 Leavers Trip Trafford Centre
22
nd
July Year 6 Leavers assembly 2.00pm
16
th
September Parents & Teachers Association AGM and Meeting New members most welcome!