EMMER GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘The EGsPress’ - FEBRUARY 2016

Dates for your diary:

Fri 12th February

End of Term 3

Mon 22nd February

Term 4 starts

Fri 26th February 3pm-5.10pm

Friday Club (Years 1-6)

Mon 29th February

Someone Special Secrets Room

Thurs 3rd March

World Book Day Whole School Dress Up

Mon 7th March

Yr 6 Football at Christ The King School

Thurs 10th March

Yr 5 Group to Workshop at Crosfields

Fri 11th March

Yr 5 Ancient Greek Dress Up Day

Yr 5 Parent Assembly 2.30pm

(not 2pm as on Y5 Curriculum Plan)

Easter Competition Sheets Home

Monday 14th March

Governors Visit to School

Tuesday 15th March

Foundation trip to Beale Park

Friday 18th March

Sports Relief (wear sports clothes)

Mon 21st March 9.20am and 7pm

Lower Junior Production to Yr 3 Parents

Tues 22nd March

Yr 6 Mexicolore Workshop

4pm Easter Competition Sheets Deadline

Wed 23rd March 9.20am and 7pm

Lower Junior Production to Yr4 Parents

Thurs 24th March

Easter Assembly

Term Ends

Mon 11th April

Staff In-Service Day

Tues 12th April

Term Starts for Children

Here we are already nearly half way through the school year! Children are

busy with their new term topics, we have had a member of Team GB in

school and Year 2 have been on their trip to Pizza Express - we have

some talented pizza makers amongst us and some expert pizza eaters as

well! Year 1 children have been practising for their phonics testing and

their parents have been to a workshop on how to support their children

with phonics at home. Year 5 are off to a London show this week as part

of their Roald Dahl studies. They are off to see Charlie and the

Chocolate Factory - a fantastic way to bring some of Dahl’s amazing and

outrageous characters to life and a truly memorable finish to this

everlasting gobstopper of a topic. Our times tables challenge has started

for Years 1 to 6 and we look forward to celebrating with children as they

overcome each personal hurdle. Watch out for cards and badges!

By now most of you have signed up to meet your child’s teacher at

Parents Evening next week - if you haven’t please contact the office as

there are still some spaces available. These meetings are an opportunity

for you to catch up on your child’s academic, social and general progress

and to discuss anything on your mind. Please do not feel you have to wait

for these evenings if you ever have anything on your mind to discuss.

Class teachers are usually available in their classroom from 8.30-8.50 in

the mornings and often after school. Mrs Morgan and I greet the

children and parents each day as they arrive at the door to the school

and are always happy to chat or do our best to allay a concern. If you

prefer to make an appointment, please contact the school office who will

liaise with whichever member of staff you need to see or speak to and

come up with a mutually convenient time. We would much rather hear

about concerns, deal with an issue or receive some good news as soon as it

happens.

Following the success of last term’s Premier Sports programme, we have

welcomed Mr Berry and his team back this term for another 6 week

course. Children from Years 1-6 have sessions each week with focuses

this time on football, volleyball, tennis and basketball.

With half term fast approaching I would like to congratulate children on

their hard work so far this year. All are so focused in class and our many

visitors often comment on the children’s exemplary behaviour and

manners. Sometimes it is good to hear a third party compliment our

children’s attitude, their general air of happiness and the atmosphere

around the school. It reminds us that we are a school to be proud of and

it spurs us on to continue working hard and enjoying our time in school.

Have a great half term.

Tonia Crossman

Headteacher