Our theme for this term is Changes Newsletter – 30 March 2017 One family, belonging, believing and learning together.   Our theme for this term is Changes END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS PTA NEWS FRIDAY 31 MARCH No morning family worship. Easter Church Service at St Paul’s at 1.30pm. Children may be taken home, from school, straight after the service. Children who walk home MUST have written permission to leave school before 3.15pm. No After School Club, School re-opens Wednesday 19 April. Thursday 30 March - Movie night. 5pm to 7.30pm. Trolls. £3.50 (includes hotdog, drink and snack). Tuck shop will be open (items 20p). Tickets available from reception. Tuesday 25 April – Next PTA meeting 7pm in the Black Bull Thursday 27 April - Nearly new sale (for a sellers pack contact mrs.s.parr@gmail.com) GOVERNING BODY NEWS The Governing Body’s Spring Term Meeting was held on the 13th March. Agenda items included reports on the PE grant, pupil premium grant, committee reports, nominated governor reports, the Head teacher’s report and school improvement priorities, finance update, governor training and development, and other general updates. Mr Matthew Parkinson stood down as Chair of the Resource Committee and Mrs Val Richards was elected as new Chair. The Governing Body thanked Matthew for all his hard work as Chair. Anna Shone, Chair of Governors PARKING NEAR SCHOOL Governors would like to support the message with regards to parking outside school, and are pleased to confirm that both Caton St Paul's Church and Brookhouse Methodist Church are happy for parents/carers to use their car park at drop-off and pick-up times. We would like to encourage car users to avoid parking on Littledale Road, below the Moorside Road junction, to allow children free view when crossing at the little bridge. Cars parked below this point force children to cross the road between cars, which goes against what we teach them for road safety. Thank you for your support with this. LUNCH MENUS TAG RUGBY SUCCESS New LCC menus have been sent out this week. Please note these are subject to change of day and occasionally change of meal due to orders/availability. A huge congratulations to our Year 5 Tag Rugby team who played their socks off in the Lune Valley competition last week. They won their group round to go through to the final against Hornby. The final was a close fought match resulting in a runners up place for St Paul’s. Well done to all children, your performance on and off the pitch was amazing. Tag team:- Sam H, Levi, Ronan, Abby, Ilaria, Jack G, Alfie, Jack B, Matthew, Ben T. PARENT/STAFF MEETINGS Thank you to all families for attending meetings this last week. We would be very grateful if you could return the feedback sheet before the end of term.

Our Christian value focus is Justice Newsletter – 30 March 2017 One family, belonging, believing and learning together.   Our Christian value focus is Justice CHILDREN’S COMMUNION SERVICE VIP CERTIFICATE WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK Congratulations to all children who were awarded last week. You are shining examples to all children – well done! Diamond (Two Superstars) – Abigail and Axl, Ruby Class – Jayden, Topaz Class – Ellie, Emerald Class – Olivia, Sapphire Class – Jack, Amethyst Class – Ronan. While we are waiting for a new Vicar at St Paul’s we only have one service a week and that has to be a communion service. So the 1st Sunday of each month will be a Children’s Communion service, led and read by children and young people and with a child friendly talk.  The first service will be at 10am on Sunday 2nd April when the speaker will be Mrs Karen Price. Do come along and if your child would like to take part in future services please do let Mrs Price or Tricia Griffiths know. YEAR 6 TOWERWOOD MEETING WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 6.30pm Year 6 parents and children are invited to attend this meeting to discuss the visit and what is involved re activities, kit and accommodation. MISSING FOOTBALL TOP NEW LIFE CHOIR PERFORMANCE A yellow and red Barcelona football top with ‘Neymar JR’ on the back is missing from Friday Football. Please check bags and return to school if found. Thank you. FRIDAY 21 APRIL 9AM - NEW LIFE CHOIR LIVE ON TOUR 20 children have travelled from Uganda to share their stories through song and dance. Come along and hear their amazing story in family worship on Friday 21 April at 9am when children from Caton Community will be joining us. Abaana is bringing hope to children in Africa. www.abaana.org The choir will also be performing at Brookhouse Methodist Church on the evening of 21 April. HAVE A GO AT CRICKET Torrisholme Cricket Club will run two Under 11 teams in the Westmorland Junior League in 2017. We also run two Under 13 and one Under 16 as well as three weekend senior teams. Under 11s is all soft ball cricket, new and experienced players welcome, boys and girls. Emphasis on having fun and having a go but chances to progress and play for district, regional and county teams. We accept players from Year 3 and above. Registration night is 31 March 6pm to 9pm at Torrisholme CC, Off Barley Cop Lane. Practices start mid April, 6.30pm to 8pm. For further info check website www.torrisholmecc.co.uk or phone Chairman Mark Drinkall on 07738 252449. MOTHERS DAY LUNCH Thank you to all our female family members for attending a lovely lunch last week – the atmosphere was fantastic (busy but buzzing!!). A huge thank you to Michelle, our amazing cook, who managed over 160 meals – you are a star! Male family members – watch this space – Father’s Day Lunch is on Friday 16 June 12 noon.