LEIGH ST JOHN'S C.E. INFANT SCHOOL
01942 672825
'St John's is outstanding in all areas of its work. Pupils receive the very best of starts in their education.
Ofsted March 2009
NEWSLETTER
23rd April 2010
We all had a great time on Earth Day yesterday learning about bees, planting seeds, biodiversity and birds of prey. The children enjoyed seeing the owls and had a chance to watch one fly. Their favourite activity was the bee keeper with his observation hide. Photographs will be on our website.
I must say a very big thank you to Jane Williams our Eco School Co-ordinator for organising the day for us.
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New School dinner menus
A new menu will start for school meals on 4th May. The menu will start on week two. If your child would like school meals, please see Mrs Williams in the school office.
School Book Club
Your child will bring home the latest catalogue today. Please send in any orders with payment by Friday 7th May.
Year 2 Activities
Lunchtime Artclub will start Tuesday 27th April.
UFA Afterschool club – first session Monday 26th April.
Wild Wings the bird of prey team who visited school on our Earth Day have a centre that you can visit at Worsley Hall Garden Centre. For more details visit their website at www.wild-wings.net
DON’T FORGET OUR…….
Photography competition
Thank you for your entries so far. We have had some lovely photos. You can take a picture of any type of wildlife or green space (even your garden!). Please bring photographs into school in a clearly marked envelope by Friday 28th May and give to your child’s class teacher. Eco prizes to be won!
There will be 3 categories. With 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each.
- Reception; 2. Year 1; Year 2.
www.generationgreen.com - School can collect ‘leaves’ via online donations and through Eco activities we do in school. Please visit the website for further details and help school to win more Eco resources. There are lots of Eco activities for your child to have a go at.
Asda and Aldi now recycle batteries.
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Headlice – please be extra vigilant for headlice as we have had a couple of reported cases. If you require any information please see Mrs Hughes.
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Cook and Playworker positions with Earlybirds.
Our Earlybirds Club is looking to employ a part time cook and a playworker. They are looking for somebody who will be available for. To discuss further details please ring Lynn Vernon on 07774 479011.
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Staffing
I am delighted to report that Mrs Lightfoot has been appointed to the position of Headteacher following my retirement in the summer.
Mrs Lightfoot is totally committed to St John’s School and I know that under her leadership the school will continue to provide the very highest level of educational provision.
I hope that you will give Mrs Lightfoot the same high level of support you have given to me.
On a less happy note, I have to report that Mrs Worthington (Year 1) is in hospital after a sudden and unexpected illness. She has had an operation which was successful and is recovering. However she is unlikely to be back at school for some time. We will keep you informed of her progress.
Please keep collecting vouchers …….
Sainsbury’s Active Kids 2010
Please save vouchers when you shop at Sainsbury’s. A collection box is near the front entrance for your donations. We can exchange the vouchers for new P.E. equipment.
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Tesco for Schools
Please collect vouchers and place in collection box near the front entrance. We will exchange vouchers for ICT equipment.
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Flora
Our school is registered on line to collect the tokens from Flora products. Please help us to collect points to exchange for cooking equipment. You need to register a code online from the instructions on packs of Flora. Visit www.cookingwithschools.com
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Parenting Workshop
The Leigh, Lowton and Golborne family service are offering a ‘positive parenting program’ for parents of children 0-5 years. There will be an introduction session on Wednesday 28th April at 9.30am at Kings Leigh Methodist Church in Leigh. Please see Mrs Hughes for further details or contact them direct on 07768 864084 and speak to Charlotte.
Diary Dates
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Bank Holiday
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Monday 3rd May
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Polling Day – school closed all day
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Thursday 6th May
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Close for May Half Term
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3.30pm – Friday 28th May
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Summer Fair
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Saturday 3rd July
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Sports Day
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1.30pm - Monday 5th July
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