PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP SEPTEMBER 2014

WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED IN THE LAST YEAR? Y3 received the Sacrament of Holy Communion Y6 received the Sacrament of Confirmation “Outstanding School” from OFSTED Outstanding RE Inspection-2013 SATs results at KS1 & KS2 First Aid for children in Y6 Refurbished classrooms-new furniture/storage New storage in the ArtRoom- New stained glass window- Creation New library furniture New roofs and electric windows in the school hall New PE Equipment New ICT Equipment- projectors, electric screen in hall

HOW DID PARENTS GET INVOLVED? H&SA Support- fundraising MacMillan Coffee Mornings Wear it Pink – Breast Cancer Support Children’s/Family Mass at OLSK Reading volunteer Support with swimming Support with French Support with Forest School Summer Fayre Support during Arts Week Supported sports events with transport Supported school trips/visits

HOW DID THE CHILDREN GET INVOLVED? ICT WIZARDS LITURGY LEADERS FUNDRAISING EVENTS LED STALLS AT THE SUMMER FAYRE Supported new YR- Intake Meetings Supported Wear it Pink, MacMillan Reading Buddies across school School Council Y6 jobs- responsibilities Designed the stained glass window-Creation Great sporting achievements Ambassadors for our school

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS YEAR 2014/15? First aid for children in Y6 New Building- offices/disabled access/Meeting Room/electric gates New National Curriculum Cooking in the curriculum New school website Forest schools- developing the grounds/outdoor learning New ICT technology- IPads, Nintendo DS/Brain Training, Imac Book Christmas Fayre, Carols, Reconciliation Y3 Holy Communion in Y3 – June 2014 Confirmation Y6 – July 2014 Nativity – December 2014 Inspire workshops for parents Grandparents Day KS1 – Hot Dinners Refurbishment of library and school hall New PE Equipment Develop EYFS Outdoor environment ICT room- Artist working with the children 50 th Anniversary for school- Party Time!

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Reading volunteer Forest Schools-green fingers ICT support MFL-French Swimming support Join our H&SA Support in our Library Art, Science, D&T Skills Help in Arts Week Sporting events/trips

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HAPPENING IN SCHOOL ? ANY QUESTIONS?

This is our school Let it be a peaceful place Let it be filled with happiness Let it be filled with love Love of one another Love of mankind, love of life, and love of God Let us remember that as many hands build a house So every child can make our school a lovely place. Our School Prayer…

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