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(Houghton Conquest Lower School and Early Years Centre Newsletter (Week beginning Monday 10th June 2013) 1

Newsletter 34: Value of the Month: Tolerance

Olympic Torch James Stephenson from the Redbourne School Sports Partnership came into school today with one of the 2012 Olympic Torches much to the delight of all the children. Ella and Conner ran round the sports field holding the torch, then each class followed them round the field.

Year 3 Values Celebration Event Last week our year 3 children together with the oldest boy and girl from year 2 spent a wonderful sunny day in the grounds of West Park taking part in a Values Celebration event. The event was run by four of Central Bedfordshire’s values-based middle schools and was attended by many other lower schools in Bedfordshire.

The children took part in workshops covering the values of Appreciation, Empathy, Co-operation and Unity. The children not only had a wonderful time but learnt a great deal during the day. Thank you to Mrs Liderth for accompanying the children and members of staff to Wrest Park.

Early Years Thank you to all the dads who attended the Fathers' Day Tea Party. The children enjoyed the fun afternoon. Thank you also for bringing in the photographs for the display. We hope you have had a chance to view the wonderful paintings that the children have done. The display is really colourful.

The transition activity has gone really well again this week. The children have enjoyed lunchtime in the hall followed by venturing off happily to find new friends and their siblings at playtime. Next week is P.E. so please can you make sure the children have their kits with them on their allocated day. A reminder to bring a teeshirt, shorts, socks and appropiate footwear as the session will involve using the climbing apparatus.

Values Award - Well done Amelia Sutton for building up her sense of trust to stay for longer periods of time in her play sessions.

School Uniform for September Teresa has some guidance leaflets for those who are unsure of what to order for September. Mrs Millington has informed us that the orders must be handed in by the end of June, so we can have delivery before the end of the summer term. Order forms are available from either the Early Years Centre or the School Office. Please do not forget to allow for children’s growth when ordering. We cannot exchange once printed and no refunds will be given.

Thank you.

Teresa Davies - Senior Early Years Practitioner

“Our vision is to be an outstanding school in all that we do. We will inspire and nurture a love of learning through a challenging and creative curriculum. Every individual will be recognised for their achievement and feel safe, secure and valued within our school family” (Houghton Conquest Lower School and Early Years Centre Newsletter (Week beginning Monday 10th June 2013) 2

PTA Father's Day Gift We hope you had a wonderful Father's Day. Additional information regarding heat fixing the mugs - remove the sticker from the bottom of the mug and place in the oven for 90 minutes on 160 degrees Celsius.

CHUMS: Friday 28 th June Donate £1 to CHUMS and dress down for the day. The PTA are holding a cake sale at the end of school on 28th June to raise additional funds for the CHUMS charity. We would appreciate your support in donating a cake for the sale. A plate will be sent home in book bags on Friday 21 st for you to put your cake/s on. All cakes are to be brought into school on Friday 28th June. A member of the PTA will collect them at the school gate in the morning.

Thank you once again for your continued support.

Dates (new or changed dates in bold)

 13th June: Fathers Day Tea Party 2-3pm for Early Years Centre  17th June: Olympic Torch visiting school  18th June: Hawks Class swimming lesson  19th June: Head of Year 5 from Marston Vale Middle in school to talk to Year 4 children  24th June: Class Photos to be taken  25th June: “Dance” Performance for Year 4 parents (2.45pm)  25th June: Hawks Class swimming lesson  28th June: PTA CHUMS dress down day  2nd July: Hawks Class swimming lesson  8th July: PTA Meeting at the Royal Oak, Houghton Conquest at 7.30pm  9th July: Hawks Class swimming lesson  11th July: Step up day – year groups to move up a class for the day  11th July: 9.15am – 2.15pm Year 4 Induction Day at Marston Vale Middle  12th July: 9.15am – 2.15pm Year 4 Induction Day at Marston Vale Middle  13th July: Houghton Conquestival: A relaxed, fun and music-filled event for all the family (PTA)  15th July: Piano Tea Time Concert (4.30pm)  17th July: Sports Day (9.30am)  18th July: Alternative Sports Day  19th July Leavers Presentation Afternoon at Early Years Centre 2-3pm  22nd July: 2pm: Year 4 Leavers’ Assembly (Year 4 parents invited to join us)  Wednesday 24th July: Last day of summer term  Thursday 5th September 2013: School year begins  23rd September – PTA AGM 7.30pm, Committee Room, Village Hall, Houghton Conquest

“Our vision is to be an outstanding school in all that we do. We will inspire and nurture a love of learning through a challenging and creative curriculum. Every individual will be recognised for their achievement and feel safe, secure and valued within our school family” (Houghton Conquest Lower School and Early Years Centre Newsletter (Week beginning Monday 10th June 2013) 3

Celebration Assembly Awards for week ending Friday, 7th June 2013

Robins: Noah Arnold for creative dancing as ‘Mr Jelly’ in PE. Owls: Donté Cole for creating a fantastic city using ICT. Owls: Louis Clayburn for being helpful in class. Hawks: Shane Holmes for showing lovely manners at all times on our school trip. Hawks: Alfie Anderson for using wonderful facial expressions and getting into the role of a character in drama.

Teaching Assistant Rewards: Grace Fuller: for wonderful acting of Goldilocks looking shocked and running away. Lucy Catchpole: for helping her partner understand and use strategies to solve a maths problem.

Midday Supervisory Assistant Award: Alfie Lovell: for always showing his value of friendship.

Values Award: Harvie Croucher: for showing tolerance when other children had lost theirs.

Reading Rewards: Robins: Edward Levins, Lillie Hailes and Sommer Bathers Owls: Erin Huxford, Louis Clayburn, Megan Smith, Patrick Huxford, Ryan Huxford, Rosie Flint, Libby Matthews and Donté Cole Hawks: Ella Blow, Luca Perkins, Jemma Slaughter, Mackenzie Morris, Kyla Riley and Myah Hill

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“Our vision is to be an outstanding school in all that we do. We will inspire and nurture a love of learning through a challenging and creative curriculum. Every individual will be recognised for their achievement and feel safe, secure and valued within our school family”