Right to Learn Tel: 01983 293261 House Points Totals Right to be Safe Right to be Respected www.cowesprimary.co.uk 4th June 2015 Attendance: Whole School Target 96.7% Last Week: 94.4% Class: Seagull 97.9% This Week’s Successes & News High Praise Just before half term, we received a visit from a Hampshire moderator regarding our NQT (Newly Qualified Teachers) Supervision and Training. I am delighted to share with you that the moderator was very impressed and would like to hold us up as an example of excellent practice. A big thank you to all those involved. Compton 426 Pastures New Mr Reynolds our Teacher in Year 5, Kingfisher class has decided to move on to pastures new and move to Liverpool. He will be leaving us at the end of the Summer term. We have appointed a replacement teacher from September and more details will follow shortly. New Classes It is that time of year again when we will be looking at all the classes and staffing for September. This information will be with you prior to transition days on Thursday 2nd July and Friday 3rd July 2015. Thank you. Cowes 390 Horticultural Show & Summer Fayre Due to the success of last year we will be combining our very successful Horticultural Show with our Summer Fayre. They will be held on Thursday 16th July, with marquees open for displaying competition produce at 8:00am. The Fayre will run after school from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. Within this time the marquees will be open for everyone to view the competition entries. This is the fifth year that our Horticultural Show has been run and it gets more and more successful each year. Last year we had over 50 families participate. Do you enjoy baking? Do you have vegetables, fruits or flowers growing in your garden? Are you arty? Then enter the show! Every child who enters the show will receive a free ticket for a go on the bouncy castle before the show/fayre. Ryde 385 International Day We are looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 10th June 2.00pm-4.00pm for our International Day. Come along and view your child’s work and we will also have lots of fantastic food stalls from all around the world, so join us for some delicious International cuisine. We are also looking for some parent volunteers from 1pm for approximately an hour. Please contact the school office if you are able to help. Thank you for your support. Dental Consent Forms -Year 1 If you have received a blue dental consent form for your child in Year 1, please can you return it in to the school office. Thank you. Blackgang 289 Hydrogen Challenge -Year 6 Just a reminder to return your child’s slip along with £2.00, if they would like to take part in the Hydrogen Challenge. To report pupil absence by 9.30am each day: Tel: 293261 or Email: admin@cowespri.iow.sch.uk For bookings and full details, please call Club Cool, on: 07511 709 744. Letters home w/c 1st June 2015 Cricket Letter - Selected pupils only Rugby Letter - Selected pupils only International Day Flyer - All pupils Phonics Letter - Year 1 only If you have not received any of these letters, please check our website or collect from the office. Tues 9th June - Year 1 Parents Phonics Meeting Weds 10th June - International Day - 2.00-4.00pm Mon 15th June - Development Day - School Closed Tues 16th June - Sports Day - Years 1-3 Thurs 18th June - EYFS Assembly (change of date) Tues 23rd June - EYFS Sports Day -1.30-3.00pm Weds 24th June - Class Photos - Bentley Photography Fri 26th June - FOCP School Disco (Details to follow) Questionnaire Regarding Pre-School Provision Blackberry Lane Pre-school is considering opening a brand new nursery provision based outside Cowes Enterprise College for children aged from 6 months to 3 years. We would like to know how you feel about your childcare needs and if there is a need for more nursery based childcare in the local community. If you could please complete the survey on the following web link it would be much appreciated. Parent Lunches Come and enjoy lunch with your child. Parent lunches will start again from Tuesday 9th June 2015 for 5 weeks. Please remember to inform the office and put your name down by 9.00am the Friday before the lunch. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ JXNJ53T Paper copies of the questionnaire are also available from the school office. Thank you. Wind in the Willows Trinity Theatre, Cowes Fri 5th June 7.30pm, Sat 6th June 2.30pm, Sun 7th June 5pm Fri 19th June 7.30pm, Sat 20th June 2.30pm, Sun 21st June 5pm To Book: 01983 295229 or www.caods.org.uk 1st Northwood Scout Group Fun Day! Sat 6th June 12-4pm Wyatts Lane, Northwood Drop-In Sessions Class Drop-In Times after School Monday: Year 4 and Year 6 Tuesday: Early Years Wednesday: Year 3 and Year 5 Thursday: Year 1 and Year 2 Headteacher’s Drop-In Times Wednesday 2.30-3.00pm in the Reception Area/Meeting Room. Please use the front entrance and sign in at the office. If you would like to add your name to the newsletter emailing list, please email the office: admin@cowespri.iow.sch.uk