Tel: School Website: School THE “LOW” DOWN Diary Dates School Opens Yr 5/6 Cricket Tournament HI Children to Sports Event at Deighton Centre Yr4 visit Rokt pm Yr5 Newsome High Choir at Music Festival pm Swimming Gala at Huddersfield Sports Centre Yr3 AHS Yr5 AHS pm Summer Fair Year 6 Transition Visits to AHS and King James am Nursery and Reception Class Assembly am- 12pm Sports Day pm Parents Evening Year 6 Transition Visit to Newsome High pm School Closes for Summer Issue nd May 2015 Food for Life Bronze Award School has been awarded the Food for Life Partnership Bronze award for its healthy and climate-friendly food culture. As part of the Bronze award scheme, school serves seasonal school meals, 75% of which are freshly prepared by experienced school cooks. The school also gives every pupil the opportunity to visit a farm, cook and participate in food growing activities during his or her time at school, and pupils and parents are involved in making improvements to the school’s menu and dining experience. Well done to all involved! Food for Life Bronze Award School has been awarded the Food for Life Partnership Bronze award for its healthy and climate-friendly food culture. As part of the Bronze award scheme, school serves seasonal school meals, 75% of which are freshly prepared by experienced school cooks. The school also gives every pupil the opportunity to visit a farm, cook and participate in food growing activities during his or her time at school, and pupils and parents are involved in making improvements to the school’s menu and dining experience. Well done to all involved! Nepal Earthquake Appeal Well done to Mrs Thomas who completed her 40 mile walk in aid of the Earthquake Appeal, she raised £100. This means the total raised in school is a fantastic £375! Thank you to all who donated! Nepal Earthquake Appeal Well done to Mrs Thomas who completed her 40 mile walk in aid of the Earthquake Appeal, she raised £100. This means the total raised in school is a fantastic £375! Thank you to all who donated! Half Term Events There are a couple of fun events planned at Lowerhouses and Longley Community Church over the half term break. On Wednesday 27 th May for 8-13 year olds, Worth Unlimited are running a crafty morning with food provided. The next Messy Church is on Thursday 28 th May pm, more fun activities with tea provided. Half Term Events There are a couple of fun events planned at Lowerhouses and Longley Community Church over the half term break. On Wednesday 27 th May for 8-13 year olds, Worth Unlimited are running a crafty morning with food provided. The next Messy Church is on Thursday 28 th May pm, more fun activities with tea provided. Newsletter Subscription Don’t forget to visit our new website, On the home page there is the facility to subscribe to our newsletters, they are ed directly to you so you wont miss details of important events and up to date news!

Weekly Attendance Award: Week ending – 8 th May – Reception (96.67%) Week ending – 15 th May– Reception (99.33%) Holiday Dates School OpensSchool Closes Monday 20 th April 2015Friday 22 nd May 2015 Monday 1 st June 2015Friday 17 th July 2015 After School Clubs Below is the list of the clubs running after the holiday until the end of term. Please ensure consent forms are returned and that you arrive in good time to collect your child/ren from their after school club, your child’s place at the relevant club will be withdrawn if you are repeatedly late collecting them. Holiday Dates School OpensSchool Closes Wednesday 2 nd September 2015Thursday 22 nd October 2015 Monday 2 nd November 2015Friday 18 th December 2015 Monday 4 th January 2016Friday 12 th February 2016 Monday 22 nd February 2016Thursday 24 th March 2016 Tuesday 12 th April 2016Thursday 26 th May 2016 Tuesday 7 th June 2016Wednesday 20 th July 2016 Dates to remember Good Friday – Friday 25 th March 2016 May Day – Monday 2nd May 2016 Day and TimeType Year Groups Cost per session Monday pm Streetdance (until Summer) Yrs 3,4,5&6Free Monday pm Cooking (8 th June – 6 th July) Yrs 2-6 £1 per week Tuesday 3.15–4.20pm Film Club (until Summer) Yrs Rec-6Free Wednesday 3.15–4.20pm Netball (3 rd June – 8 th July) Yr Rec-6 £1 per week Wednesday pm Choir (until 10 th June) Yrs 3-6Free LUNCHTIME CLUBS TuesdayObservational DrawingYrs 4&5­-­- TuesdayColour & ChatYrs 2&3- WednesdayRecordersYrs3,4&5 -