| Newsletter 3 Spring 2010 |
INSET DaysSchool will be closed to pupils on.
Monday 15th March
Friday 28th May On-going learning is a key part of our school with everyone, children and adults encouraged to build on existing knowledge and skills and learn new things too! We are privileged at St Matthew's to have a team of highly skilled professional staff. As well as the statutory "inset days," teachers attend and, indeed, lead training sessions both in and out of school time. These sessions are focused on helping us to continue to improve what we do to help the children with their learning. They also enable our school to be involved in special projects such as one-to one tuition, Every Child a Reader, Tune Up and Every Child Counts which are of great benefit to the children. Parents evenings
Monday 1st March 3.30pm - 6.00pm Please make sure your child has given you a letter and booking slip for parents evening. In order to make it easier and fairer for all parents to make an appointment to meet with your child's teacher, parents are asked to indicate on the slip your preferred day and time slot rather than the previous system of signing lists outside the classrooms. Your confirmed appointment time will be sent to parents the week after half term. The expectation is that all parents come to these opportunities to discuss your child's progress with their teacher . It really does benefit your child. We would request that separated parents come together - this helps both parents to hear the same information and also ensures there are enough appointment slots for everyone. SICKNESS BUGSDuring this last couple of weeks there have been a lot of tummy bugs, vomiting and diarrhoea. If your child has been sick they must stay off school for 48 hours. This is for the well-being of your child and everyone else. Please, too, could parents again impress upon the children the importance of washing their hands, especially after using the toilet and before eating. IDEAS FOR EASTER AND HOLIDAYSPlease make sure you child has given you the new YELLOW MOON catalogue which is full of great craft activities and fun ideas to keep your children busy. Lots of parents have found this a useful and reasonably priced source of activities and presents. It is also a means by which everyone can contribute to our school. For every purchase you make from Yellow Moon catalogue our school will receive up to 25% cash-back so the more you, friends and family order, the more cash-back the school will receive to buy things for your child . Browse through the catalogue and you will see hundreds of quality creative products and toys. How to order!
Place your order direct by phone, fax, post or online (details on page 3 of your catalogue ) IMPORTANT - when placing your order, please remember to quote the unique code (SST3161) on the front of the catalogue to ensure the cash-back amount is attributed to St. Matthew's School. Year 6 trip to Carroty Wood
Activity Centre The children currently in Year 5 are already excited about next year's residential trip. The 2010 trip is a new and exciting venture for St Matthew's School. Not only will we be staying at a centre less than one hour's journey from Redhill, but also the focus will be on enjoying a range of outdoor and adventurous activities. The provisional programme includes BMX cycling, climbing, abseiling, high ropes, swimming. All these activities are led by fully qualified instructors at the centre, supported, of course by our own teachers. The activities can be adapted to suit the needs and abilities of the children so that everyone is included and can enjoy the fun. The programme of exciting activities is planned to develop teamwork and social skills and to build children's confidence and independence. We would like all the children in next year's Year 6 to come! Letters were given to Year 5 children on Monday. To book your place please return the reply slip and deposit of £20.00 by next Friday 12th February. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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