Headteacher: Alison Johnson Deputy Headteacher: Jane Brook Tel: 01388 762380 Fax 01388 768675 email: peaseswest@durhamlearning.net www.peaseswest.durham.sch.uk

11th November 2014

Peases West Primary School Billy Row Crook County Durham DL15 9SZ

Become a Fundraising Hero! Friday 14th November

We are holding a non uniform day on Friday 14th November, where children can come to school in non uniform/superhero/someone we admire themed clothes for a donation to

Children in Need.

Wellington boots Please ensure that your child brings a change of footwear (not slippers) if they are coming to school in wellington boots. Boots should also be named and a carrier bag

brought in to hang them up. Thank you.

Children in Year 5 will attend a Multi skills day on Friday 14th November. Transport and lunch are provided.

School uniform

School uniform can be ordered online at www.stparent.co.uk. Orders are collated, so please order by 3rd of the month for same month delivery.

Our fiends from Dogs Trust will be in school on Thursday to discuss responsible dog ownership.

The ‘Chocolate for Chocoholics’ Winter catalogue and order forms are available from the school entrance. Orders and payment need to be handed

in by 29th November. School earns commission on all orders received. Please make cheques payable to Mrs J Maude.

Christmas Shopping Fair - Friday 28th November, 2pm - 4.00pm

Preparations are already underway for our Christmas Fair! There will be many favourites such as a tombola, cake stall, prize hamper, and a range of stall holders selling goods. We

welcome all donations - these can be handed in to school or placed in the box in the entrance. Thank you!

Peases West Primary School PTA Halloween Disco Thank you for your understanding with the cancellation of our Halloween disco. This was due

to circumstances beyond our control. All children in school enjoyed a Halloween party in school the following day!

PTA Christmas disco - Thursday 18th December 5.30pm - 7pm

Due to the cancellation of the Halloween disco, we have arranged a Christmas disco in school on Thursday 18th December. £2 entry (includes drink and a hot dog).

PAY ON THE DOOR OR SEND MONEY INTO SCHOOL IN A NAMED ENVELOPE IN ADVANCE.

Please note: Entry is for Peases West Primary school children only. Children in Nursery and Reception must be accompanied by a paying adult. Parents of children in Year 1 and 2 may also

accompany children. Refreshments for adults will be available in the Nursery. Due to restrictions in numbers, we can only allow one adult per child. All children must be collected from school at 7pm.

PEASES QUEST ( Peases West PTA) presents CHRISTMAS FAIR

FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2pm- 4.00pm

VERY EXCITING PLANS FOR THE CHRISTMAS FAIR THIS YEAR!! As well as our favourites of tombola, bottle tombola, cakes,

refreshments, craft/ gift stalls, raffle and games, we will also be serving mulled wine, sweets and candy floss!

Santa was SO impressed by the children of Peases West last year, that he is taking time out of his hectic schedule to drop in for a few hours!! As always, we need to ask for donations to make this

event a success. All donations, whether large or small, are greatly appreciated.

ANY OF THESE ITEMS HELP: TOMBOLA- gifts, toiletries, Christmas items, jewellery, toys (clean and unbroken), candles, dvds, confectionary, ornaments, soft toys.

books etc. BOTTLE TOMBOLA- bottles of any shape and size- unopened/unused, with seals intact and within expiry dates- suggestions

include : pop, cordial, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, perfume/aftershave, shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath, hand lotion, nail polish, bubble mix, oils, ketchup, honey, sauces, etc. This is a hugely popular stall - please support it as much as you can… CAKES - cakes, buns, biscuits, scones, pies etc. We often

struggle for donations for this stall, but it is very popular on the day. Shop-bought items are absolutely fine and really appreciated.

CAKES ETC.CAN BE HANDED IN ON THURSDAY 27th NOV or FRIDAY (am) 28th NOV.

TOMBOLA DONATIONS CAN BE HANDED INTO SCHOOL FROM TODAY ONWARDS. THERE IS A BOX IN THE ENTRANCE HALL

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT **FOR DETAILS OF STALLS, PLEASE VISIT THE PTA FACEBOOK

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PEASES QUEST

Help PEASES WEST PTA - CROOK raise free funds when you shop online! Please support us at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/peaseswestpta

Soup making

As part of our Harvest celebrations, we welcomed special guests including

members from Roddymoor Community Allotments and West

Lodge Residential home, to a Soup afternoon. Children have been

visiting the allotments since the Summer and have harvested and

cooked their own produce to make a delicious soup. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Hemmingway and Mr Grogan

for their support, and to the allotment holders who contributed

produce for the event.

As part of our exciting ‘FEAT 1st’ (Families Enjoying Active Travel) project, Marcus Watson, our FEAT 1st

Officer, was in school last week to teach young children to ride a bike stabiliser free with a novel but proven method which often brings success in under an hour! Congratulations to the children from Reception, Years

1 and 2 who took part!

Christmas Lunch - Thursday 11th December

We would like to invite family members to join us in school for a Christmas lunch on Thursday 11th December. The cost of an adult meal is £2.34 and a child’s meal is £1.95 (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to free school meals).

Could you please complete, detach and return the slip below to school, indicating how many additional family members will be joining us, and if any guests would prefer the vegetarian option of a Festive Vegetable Crown. Children who are already on school dinners will re-ceive a school Christmas lunch. If your child is currently on packed lunches and would like a school Christmas lunch on the day, could you also indicate this on the slip below.

Please note - We will need numbers and payment of accompanying guests by Friday 14th NOVEMBER as food orders will be made on this date. Please ensure the slip below is returned with the payment in a money

bag/envelope/purse. Thank you.

Details of timings and arrangements will be with you once we have confirmed numbers. We do hope you can join us!

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… CHRISTMAS LUNCH RETURN SLIP - RETURN BY 14th NOVEMBER Child’s name:…………………………………………………………………. Class:……………….. My child is on packed lunch but would like a school Christmas lunch on 11th December. Yes/No (Please circle) I would like ………………………… additional adult lunch/es I would like ………………………….additional children’s lunch/es. Please indicate below if you would prefer any of your lunches to be the vegetarian option (Vegetable Crown): I enclose payment of ………………………………………………………………………………………… (cheques payable to Durham County Council) Signed…………………………………………………………………………….. (parent/carer)

Class 2 visit to Crook Fire Station

Year 1 and 2 visited Crook Fire Station last week, where the children had the opportunity to find out about the role of a fire fighter. The children took part in a tour of the station, as well having

‘hands on’ experience with the equipment.

Praise, Positives & Progress ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Things to develop ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Suggestions for improvement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Thank you. Name: ………………………………………………………………….. (optional) Date:…………………………………………..

We value and welcome your comments on all aspects of school life. These can be shared by completing and returning the slip below. Thank you!