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Tuesday 19 Jan 2016 YR Tesco trip. Middlewich Week 2 of 6 Thursday 21st January Themed lunch day – Friday 29th January Y1/2 Curriculum trip to Reaseheath

15.01.16 Wednesday 2nd February YR Curriculum trip to Legoland Wednesday 10th February YR Curriculum visit to Winsford Library Spring (i) Friday12th February Y4 Class Celebration Assembly Friday 12th February Valentine Disco KS1 and KS2 Friday 12th February School Closes for 1 x week. Monday 22nd February School opens today at the usual time. ( Guinness Book internet quiz taking place in KS1/2 between 2 - 3) Wednesday/Thursday 24/25th Parents Evenings Mon 29-4th March World Book Week PS. In the wooded area of school you may have seen or heard about a mysterious tent that has appeared! Do not be alarmed - this is a apart of the Y5/6 curriculum investigations this term.

Save the date - PTA Event RECEPTION ADMISSIONS

Saturday 12th March Reminder that the closing date for Reception 2016 applications is the 15 January, SOS Fashion Show and https://schooladmissions.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ENROL/Website/default.aspx Children’s Cinema Night (numbers restricted to 30) See a member for more information MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY SERVICES AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

The Cheshire West and Chester Library Service offers free access for library members to a After School Clubs will start after the half term holidays, range of e-Resources, which are particularly good for helping children with their homework, giving week commencing Monday 22 February 2016. access to trusted, reliable information through sites such as Britannica and Credo, rather than ------relying on Google searches and Wikipedia! Dare to try something new day! This is the link to our page – http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/libraries/virtual- st reference-library.aspx 21 January

One of the resources is offering a free webinar to parents and students on 20 January 2016 . Themed lunch day - 2 x raffle prizes (affixed underneath 2 x plates)

The 4 x week school dinner menus are on the web site for discussion at home. There are paper copies available in school and also displayed at key points around school.

On a trial basis, to half term, a coloured wrist band scheme will be put into action. The child will select their lunch option (A -red, B - green, C - blue) and then select an appropriate coloured band in the classroom. As they go up for lunch they select their meal and leave the band at the counter. WEATHER ALERT The RSPB big garden bird watch begins….30-31 January

http://www.rspb.org.uk A national "snapshot" of our garden birds could help identify trends in bird populations Last year the house sparrow retained the top spot as the most seen bird in our gardens – As the weather turns colder, please ensure your child has suitable outdoor clothing. Be aware that Who will it be this year? the children do go out to work in the grounds and play out in light rain.

In the case of snow, only children suitably dressed and with a change of footwear will be allowed Big Garden Birdwatch out to play.  As it happened: Big Garden Birdwatch  British Birds In the event of a severe weather warning and a possible school closure, school  RSPB Bird Identifier will first send out a TEXT2Parents and a broadcast on local radio  Identify birdsong

More than half a million people from across the UK are set to take part by counting the birds in their gardens over the weekend of 30-31 January, 2016. They'll also make a UGG-type boots are not suitable footwear for school. record of the other wildlife they see throughout the year, providing a vital snapshot of UK nature. Request a FREE pack or simply register your details to save time on the weekend and get £5 off your next purchase in our shop.*

.Participants can register and submit results on the RSPB website.

Don’t forget to keep feeding the birds as the weather grows colder… KS2 SPRING SPORT COMPETITION PE KIT

Just to let everyone know the events this half term; PE kits need to be brought in to school and left here – they can be taken home at half term for washing.  Friday 15th January - Athletics Y5/6, 1.45-3.00pm @ Winsford Academy  Friday 5th February - Quicksticks Hockey Y5/6, 1.45-3.00pm @ Winsford Y3/4 SWIMMING Academy. Week 1 – 29th March – 1st April Y5 Bikeability – Tuesday 29th March – 1st April 4 x days Week 2 – 11 – 15th July Week 3 – 18 – 21st July Girls to have a full swim suit. Boys close fitting costume or shorts (not baggy or loose)

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