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INDIAN QUEENS PRIMARY SCHOOL Suncrest Estate Indian Queens TR9 6QZ 01726 860540 or email [email protected] www.indianqueensschool.org Newsletter No 14 AUTUMN TERM 2018 14th December 2018 End of Term A reminder that school closes on Thursday 20th December at 2.30pm. There is no Twilight Club on this day. (Minpins: Wednesday 19th December) School re-opens for the Spring Term 2018 on Monday 7th January. Christmas Lunch Diary Dates A reminder that Christmas lunch will be on December th Wednesday 19 December. 19th Last day for Minpins children The menu will comprise of turkey, mini sausages, Christmas Lunch 20th Last day of term selection of seasonal vegetables including roast potatoes. January Jelly and ice cream, chocolate Christmas cake. th 7 First day of Spring Term There will also be a vegetarian option. February PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO OTHER SCHOOL th nd 18 – 22 Spring Half Term LUNCH OPTION AVAILABLE ON THIS DAY (but children may bring a packed lunch if they prefer). Christmas Performances Cost will be £2.30 and can be paid through ParentPay A big thank you to everyone who came to watch the (KS1 meals are still funded on this day) children in their Christmas productions. Also thank you to Thank you the staff, the parents, and especially the children who performed . Thank you to the Year 6 children for their help with the lighting and sound. The sale of tickets raised an Golden Day amazing £350 which will be split between Guide Dogs for On Tuesday we will be holding Golden Day to celebrate the hard the Blind, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Therapy Dogs. work that the children have done over this term. If your child would Thank you all so much for these contributions. like to, they may come to school in their own clothes for this day (non-uniform). However, please remember that they will still be Festive songs and mince pies spending time outside so the clothing needs to be warm and their Thank you so much to all the senior citizens who came to footwear appropriate. Your child may also bring a small toy/game this event to listen to the children singing and enjoy some to play with on the day. Please make sure that this is not of festive food. The children worked really hard on their sentimental value and no electronic toys please. performances and the audience were very appreciative. Thank you to Miss Tiplady for organising it. Newquay Food Bank Vouchers We have Foodbank vouchers available for any families who feel that they would benefit from this important scheme. From 11th December (for 2 weeks) they will be running a Christmas Giving project whereby alongside the normal parcel, additional items will be provided to support the Christmas period. The Foodbank is open throughout the festive period except Christmas Day. Information sent home this week: Camp payments A reminder that if you wish to spread out the cost of camp, you None can pay another instalment on Parent Pay. REMINDER – CAMP BALANCE th WEEKLY ATTENDANCE Diary for week commencing 17 December 2018 Monday All camp monies to be paid Attendance figures for each class Tuesday Golden Day into the school office, no later w/e 14.12.2018 Wednesday Christmas lunch than Wednesday 28th March. Navaho 96.9% Micmac 93.4% Thursday Take the Stage Thank you. Hopi 95.0% Chippewa 94.0% School closes at 2.30pm Blackfoot 96.4% Arapaho 92.6% Nanticoke 97.9% Comanche 97.4% Shoshone 95.6% Innoko 99.6% Netball Tournament Algonquin 92.0% Kiowa 96.3% On Wednesday, children from Years 5 and 6 went to Treviglas Yakama 94.5% Paiute 96.7% Community College to play in a netball tournament against other local large schools. The children played well and finished mid-table Well done Innoko after winning, drawing and losing games. The children played with The target set for the school is 96% good sportsmanship and were competitive. Well done Zephan, Bryce, Teddy, Quinn, Evie, Jess, Lilly, Georgina and Abi. Application for a Primary School Place (even if already in Minpins) Parents of all children whose date of birth is between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 need to apply for a school place for their child even if their child is already attending Minpins. Applications should be made online using www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions, the Cornwall Council website or by printing the paper form available online or from the School Admissions Team (0300 1234 101). If you would like assistance in completing your application please speak to Mrs Gooding. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2019. Out of School Achievement Congratulations to Jory who has achieved his Level 6 in swimming which included butterfly. Well done Jory! Menu for week commencing 17th December 2018 Main On the side Dessert 100% beef burger with crunchy potatoes Peas Apple crumble with Water is freely Monday custard available to all children. Milk is Jacket Potatoes Sweetcorn Strawberry Angel Tuesday also now freely (with cheese, tuna, ham or baked beans) Delight available to Wednesday CHRISTMAS LUNCH Reception, Y1 and Y2 children. Cornish handmade sausages with chips Thursday Hoops and sweetcorn Selection of puddings The school will work with children who require a modification to the school meals as jacket potatoes/bread rolls / ham, cheese, tuna or salad, can be prepared. Please talk to the class teacher if there are any queries regarding lunches. On rare occasions, due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g. non-delivery or equipment problems), it may be necessary to vary the menu. However, a hot meal will always be available! COMMUNITY NEWS Indian Queens Methodist Church INDIAN QUEENS YOUTH CLUB Christmas Nativity Festival Recreation Ground, Indian Queens Sunday 16th 6.00pm - Candelit Carol Service Led by Wives Choir with For all young people from St Enoder Parish December Indian Queens Band (Tea and Mince Pies) (Indian Queens, St Columb Road, Fraddon and Summercourt) Sunday 23rd 10.30am - Service of Lessons and Carols Come and get involved December Monday 6.30pm – 8.30pm for 14 – 17 year olds Christmas Day 8am - Celebration Service led by Rev. David Hart Wednesday 6.00pm – 8.00pm for 11 – 13 year olds th [email protected] or 07754276346 Sunday 30 10.30am - Service led by Tim Bate [email protected] or 07741903203 December Family Support Worker Drop ins St Endoder Pantomime Society Our friendly and understanding Family Workers are available to offer support and guidance to families. Drop in sessions available in Newquay Variety Show and St Dennis on the following dates: 27th January 2019 Newquay Family Hub, St Dennis Family Hub, Trenance Road, Carne Hill If you would like to take part please email: 01872 324929 01726 824974 [email protected] th 19th December 2018 11th January 2019 by 16 December with details of your 17th January 2019 8th February 2019 performance. 14th February 2019 8th March 2019 Auditions will take place 14th March 2019 th 6 January 2019 .