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Issue 34 22nd June 2016

Dear Parents,
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK
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If you are able to accommodate any of our Chinese guests in the week beginning 2 July, we would love to hear
from you. I have 6 parents who have already kindly offered places but we require more if you are able! It will
make it a really rewarding and interesting week and an experience to remember. Please read below for details.
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PLEASE HELP- CHINESE GUESTS FROM FUZHOU 2

Is your child in Years 4, 5 or 6?

Have you a spare bedroom/spare beds?

Do you want a new cultural experience?

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We are hoping that we can again accommodate 15 Chinese pupils with our families Years 4, 5 and 6. Our guests will
be upper junior children and they will have varying levels of English language. Many parents who looked after our
Chinese guests last year loved the experience and expressed how much fun their families got from it. There is a slip
attached to this newsletter to let you show an interest in offering a place to stay for a week for our guests. Once you
have made us aware of your interest, further detailed information will follow. Many thanks to those parents who
have already replied to us offering a place for them to stay. Funds will be made available to families who offer a place
to cover expenses/costs during the week. Please ring Mr Shields on 335065 or 07921848746 as soon as possible if
you are able to help.
BRASS LESSONS FOR NEXT YEAR
Children in Year 4 have been sent a letter asking if they would like to continue tuition next year in smaller groups of
about 4 children. This would work out at only 5.50 each lesson and the children would keep their instrument for as
long as they are receiving the tuition. It is a commitment and all children having these additional lessons would have
to complete the year. The progress they would make with Miss Coleman from the Lancashire Music Service would be
marvellous and would be a most valuable skill for life!
SPORTING SUCCESS
We have won three district trophies so far this term alone with success in the Girls Football, Tag Rugby and this
weeks Athletics in the lower Junior classes. Well done to all boys and girls who were involved. It has been a fantastic
season and I hope it is not over yet!
SAINSBURYS SCHOOL VOUCHERS
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Please can you send to school any Sainsburys vouchers you have by Friday 24 June. Thank you.
CHOIR VISIT TO BLACKPOOL
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The concert will take place on Friday 24 June at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Tower on 0871 2229929 or
through their website www.theblackpooltower.com/event/1388/sing-together.aspx . It is listed under Sing
Together. Tickets are 6 each (under 2s free) with a family ticket at 20 (2 + 2). The doors will open at 6.50pm,
allowing people to have a look round before the concert. Please return your forms letting me know if you are
intending to go as we have only 14 replies currently. All children attending this concert will need a packed tea which
should be placed into a named carrier bag, please included extra non fizzy drinks.
CURRENT TRIPS AVAILABLE TO PAY ON PARENTPAY
The following trips or workshops can be paid on ParentpayReception- Lakes Aquarium, 29th June - 12.00

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Year 5- London trip, 12 or 14 July- 30

In addition we have ongoing payments forChina Trip in April 2017
Swimming lessons- Nursery- Year 4
SUPER PUPILS
Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week:
Bison Class Cleon
Manatee Class- Christopher
Falcon Class - Amber
Eagle Class - Sophie
Jaguar Class Isabelle
Leopard Class- Lewis
Loris Class- Poppy
Kakapo Class- Emilia
Gorilla Class- Jamie
Orangutan Class- Isaac
Elephant Class- Ethan
Rhinoceros Class- Ellie Mai
Yours sincerely,
C. Shields
23rd June
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24 June

POLLING STATION EU Referendum Vote - The Nursery only will be closed for this event by L.C.C.
Year 6 depart for Boreatton Park 1pm
2.30pm Choir depart for Blackpool Tower Ballroom Concert for a rehearsal. Concert 7.30pm

27th June

Return of Year 6 from Boreatton Park 4pm approximately

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Lostock Hall Transition Sample Day for Year 6 children attending

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Year 6 Transition day at Priory and Penwortham Girls

29 June
30 June
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4 July

6pm Mathletics Event for more able mathematicians Lostock Hall Academy

5th July

Annual General Meeting for the PTFA Please come!

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6 July

Walton le Dale Arts College & High School Transition Sample Day for Year 6 children attending
Brownedge High School Transition Day

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7 July

Learning Open Day for Year 5 children Walton le Dale Arts College & High School
Brownedge High School Transition Day

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8 July

Intended date for reports to be received by parents

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11 July

Resources Committee for Governors 5pm

Curriculum Committee for Governors 6pm

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Year 5 EAGLE Class London Visit Depart from Preston Station (7.30am arrival)

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Year 5 FALCON Class London Visit Depart from Preston Station (7.30am arrival)

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Summer Disco KS1 5.15pm-6.15pm KS2 6.30pm 7.30pm Tickets 3 (drink & crisps included)

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18 July

Full Governors Meeting

26th July

End of school year the school will close at 1.15pm

12 July
14 July
15 July

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September

5 September

Staff Training Days School will be closed whilst the staff receive professional development
School opens for the Autumn Term

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Parent/Guardian 1 Name

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Parent/Guardian 2 Name (optional)

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Parent/Guardian 2 Email (optional)

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Please give the name and year group of each of your children in our school:
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I am interested in offering a place to our Chinese guests.

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