1. Tel: 01484 226672 School Website: www.lowerhousesschool.co.uk School email: office@lowerhousesschool.co.uk THE “LOW” DOWN Diary Dates 01.06.15School Opens 01.06.15Yr 5/6 Cricket Tournament 03.06.15HI Children to Sports Event at Deighton Centre 05.06.15Yr4 visit Rokt 17.06.15 3.30- 5.30pm Yr5 Rounders @ Newsome High 18.06.15Choir at Music Festival 22.06.15 4.30pm Swimming Gala at Huddersfield Sports Centre. 24.06.15Yr3 Multi-skills @ AHS 25.06.15Yr5 Rounders @ AHS 26.06.15 2-4pm Summer Fair 30.06.15Year 6 Transition Visits to AHS and King James 01.07.15 9.10- 9.40am Nursery and Reception Class Assembly 02.07.15 9am- 12pm Sports Day 02.07.15 3.30-6pm Parents Evening 03.07.15Year 6 Transition Visit to Newsome High 17.07.15 3.15pm School Closes for Summer Issue 76- 22nd 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 10.30-1.30 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 5- 6.30pm, 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 10.30-1.30 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 5- 6.30pm, more fun activities with tea provided. Newsletter Subscription Don’t forget to visit our new website, www.lowerhousesschool.co.uk. On the home page there is the facility to subscribe to our newsletters, they are emailed directly to you so you wont miss details of important events and up to date news! www.lowerhousesschool.co.uk

2. Weekly Attendance Award: Week ending – 8 th May – Reception (96.67%) Week ending – 15 th May– Reception (99.33%) Holiday Dates 2014 - 2015 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 2015 - 2016 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 3.15-4.15pm Streetdance (until Summer) Yrs 3,4,5&6Free Monday 3.15-4.30pm 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 3.15-4pm Choir (until 10 th June) Yrs 3-6Free LUNCHTIME CLUBS TuesdayObservational DrawingYrs 4&5­-­- TuesdayColour & ChatYrs 2&3- WednesdayRecordersYrs3,4&5 -