Grange Community Primary School

Friday 26th May Close today for 1 x week and a day – Re-open 6th June Week 6 of 6 Tuesday 6th June Back to School (Y4/5 SWIMMING STARTS AGAIN) Friday 16th June Year 5 Assembly

rd 26.05.17 Friday 23 June Year 2 Assembly Wednesday 28th June Reception Assembly Summer (ii) Thursday 29th June Summer Disco Friday 30th June Inset Day – School closed for children Unfortunately due to Tuesday 4th July-Thursday 6th July 3 Days Transition – more details to follow current circumstances, Saturday 8th July 12-3pm Summer Fair the Year 5 trip to the Monday 10th-Wednesday 12th July Year 6 PGL Residential – Boreatton Park Halle in Manchester has Wednesday 19th July Leavers Evening Meal been cancelled. Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th Parents Evening July Tuesday 25th July Summer Holiday’s start at 3pm

FIDGET SPINNERS

Unfortunately due to several issues of A kind early response makes a huge difference….. damage and disruption fidget spinners are In light of recent devastating events in Manchester at a pop concert attended by young children and teenagers, now banned from the school premises. we wanted to offer some advice on supporting young people in the wake of traumatic events Unless a specific prior arrangement has been made with a parent and class teacher. Providing reassuring and developmentally appropriate explanations can protect young people against developing significant anxiety responses later. This link to BBC Newsround provides a helpful explanation for recent events for younger children: Over Allotments Association 2017 events http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002 ______ Open Day – Saturday 15th July, Over Allotments, Moss Bank, Winsford SUMMER UNIFORM  Mikron Theatre performance – This week we have had some lovely sunshine and Summer dresses have appeared in the playground. Friday 15th September, Winsford From Tuesday 6th June please send in your child with a coat and cardigan/jumper each day in preparation for any Academy Theatre ('In At The Deep changes in our unpredictable weather. On Sunny days it is advisable to put on suncream before going to school. End', an RNLI story). Advance Sunhats and sunglasses are also welcome in school at break and lunchtime. bookings now being taken - see website www.overallotments.co.uk. May I politely remind parents that strappy thin sandals are not suitable for school. E-Safety Officers Programme Updates

It’s come to our attention that several young children have access to apps and games on their electronic devices which are scary and not suitable for their age. We thought it might be useful to highlight for BAKE SALE parents and Guardians that each app and game should have a PEGI rating which will give them a clear WAS Friday 19th May idea of what age their child should be to access it and the type of content you should expect on the site/app. Some of the games that the Young People are accessing are 12 rating games which can be Profit was £46.01 extremely scary for children under 12. Please see below the PEGI rating and symbols and for further information please visit the think u know / net-aware site for some really good & helpful tips – All profits towards the Year 6 Leavers Meal. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today's digital world Your guide to the social networks your kids use https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk Staffing https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ We would like to welcome 2 new staff members as Midday Assistants. They will be employed on a temporary contract until the end of August. Mrs C Entwistle & Ms S Caldwell

Year 5

Miss Albiston remains very poorly in hospital. To maintain continuity Mr Ike and Miss Partridge will share the class until Miss Albiston’s return. We wish her well and will keep you posted.

GRANGE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Summer (ii) HALF TERM 2017 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Week commencing Tuesday 6th June 2017 – (4 week block) DAY YEAR GROUP ACTIVITY Monday Tuesday (3-4pm) 1 & 2 (20 max) Gymnastics (Mrs Rogerson/Miss Lowrie) Wednesday (3-4.15pm ish) 5 & 6 (10 max) Cookery (Mrs Lamb/Mrs Tomkins) Wednesday (3-4.15pm) KS2 (16 max) Cricket (External Provider) Wednesday ( from 14th June) 6 Writing (Mrs Brittles) Thursday (3-4pm) Reception Sports (Mrs Stacpoole) Thursday (1 week) KS2 Tennis (External Provider - 1 session owed) Thursday KS2 Running/Cycling (Dual-athlon) (Miss Higgins/Miss Colclough, Mrs Palmer) Friday

Children who are joining in outdoor activities need to wear suitable footwear and be dressed appropriately for the weather outside. CLUBS Please ensure that if your child signs up to an after school club, they are committed to attend each session for that block.

Numbers are limited and the children must appreciate that others may want a place. Encouraging your child to be committed will also develop independence skills.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please return your permission slips to the SCHOOL OFFICE ASAP

Yours sincerely

HL Palmer Head teacher

I give permission for ______(Name of Child) to join in:

______after school club on a ______(day of the week)

My child will be picked up at the end of the club ( )

My child is allowed to walk home alone at the end of the club ( )

Parent/carer signature______Phone Number ______

Texts will be sent out on Tuesday 6th June to inform you if your child has a place on their choice of Club