17th September 2018 Brookside Newsletter A Message from the Headteacher: Attendance w/e 14th September 2018 Dear Parents and Children, Good news—we achieved 96.3% attendance last week so just sneaked above the target figure of Welcome to the second of our newsletters this half- 96.1%! term. We endeavour to get these out weekly but time is not always on our side! Class 5 came top with 97.7%, closely followed by We are striving to become paperless so if you EY1 with 97.2% Well done to those two classes! currently receive paper copies of the newsletter Let’s aim for 97% next week! please contact the office with your email address to begin receiving them by email. This would also help with the end of day routines as handing out letters can be very time consuming both for the After School Clubs office and staff. Our after school clubs for this half-term are well Highlights underway with the exception of the KS2 Sporthall Our annual awards were given out to selected Athletics scheduled for Mondays which was children in class 6 in the first whole school cancelled due to lack of interest celebration assembly. Archie received the Effort Award, Thomas the Paige Award for Individuality, Kieran the Achievement Award, Jamie the Good Teamwork in Sports Award and Vibushree and Road Safety Loralie jointly received the Kindness Award, well Concerns have been raised by some of you done to all! about people driving too fast and/or mounting Our Nursery and EY1 children have been the kerb. Thank you for drawing it to our enjoying their “Diddy Dribblers” sessions held in attention. Please be mindful that small children conjunction with ProSport Coaching and our PE cannot easily be seen in your car mirrors and Lead Mrs Beverley. Diddy Dribblers uses football drive with due care and attention on the to develop key physical skills such as balance approach to school. If you witness any and co-ordination as well as developing and driving/parking that causes you concern please maintaining fitness levels. support us by contacting the local police and Class 4 began their “wider opps” sessions on reporting it to them, thank you. Thursday 13th September. Wider Opportunities is a scheme run by Music Service whereby all the children in class 4 have the chance to learn to play a woodwind instrument. Prosport—Lunchtime Leaders School provides the funds for a specialist teacher to deliver these sessions. We look forward to Four lunch times a week we employ a member of hearing the results soon. the ProSports team to work with each Junior class in turn, focusing on different sports skills in order to Upcoming Events improve in many different areas. The GAP team will be returning soon to hold a series of school assemblies. When we have a sporting event or competition Please look out for further details about our against other schools coming up Harvest Festival assembly as parents and family ProSport help us prepare by honing the children’s are welcome to come along and join in the skills, such as football, netball and rugby. celebrations.

To tackle lateness, going forward we will be ProSports is a treat for the children and they love it reporting on that too in the attendance section of when it is their day, the whole class participates, the newsletter, don’t forget school starts at 8:55 and it’s a great way to run off some am. energy. They also spend some time at lunch time with the Infant Mrs B L Allan children, no-one is left out!

Brookside , Bright Street, , Lancashire BB7 1NW

Dates for your diary Wednesday 19th September Closing date for CRGS online applications Thursday 20th September School Open Evening 6:00-8:30pm Wednesday 26th September Bowland Open Day Thursday 27th September Reception (EY1) Curriculum Evening for parents 6:00 pm Thursday 27th September Open Evening 4:30-7:30pm Friday 28th September Ribblesdale High School Taster Day Friday 28th September Mini-tennis sessions in school for Y2, Y3 & Y4 Monday 1st October Class 6 trip to Outdoor Elements Wednesday 10th October School Photographer in school to take class photos Monday 15th October Bags 2 School collection Monday 15th October Flu immunisation in school EY1-Y5 Friday 19th October School closes at 3:30 pm for half-term Monday 29th October School reopens at 08:55 am

Year 6 High School Open Days Have you returned your forms? Please look It’s an exciting time of year for our current Y6 out for the data collection forms too. as they begin to look at prospective high We still haven’t received all your completed schools. Letters have gone out regarding medical forms and flu immunisation forms. The arrangements for Bowland and Ribblesdale immunisation team will be collecting the flu and both they and CRGS have posted full forms early this week, please don’t miss out by details on their respective websites. A quick not returning yours. We must also have your overview of those important dates follows:- child’s completed medical forms this week. Noon on Wednesday 19th September is the We will be rolling out the data collection forms closing date and time for CRGS online this week for you to check we hold the right applications to sit the entrance exam. The information. These will be addressed to exam itself is on Saturday 29th September parent/guardian of and be in a sealed envelope, from 9:00am-12:25pm. please look out for them in your child’s book bag and check, make any amendments Bowland High School’s open evening is on necessary and sign and return as Thursday 20th September, 6:00-8:30pm. soon as possible, thank you. They have asked us to remind you that a park and ride service will be running from Shackletons Garden Centre from 5:45pm onwards. Ribblesdale High School are opening their Internet Safety Tips: doors on Thursday 27th September from Become a net-savvy parent 4:30-7:30pm. We have also been requested to advise you The best safeguard against online dangers is that Oakhill have an open evening on being informed. Jump in and learn the basics of Tuesday 2nd October from 6:00-8:00 pm the Internet—read articles, take a class, and talk to other parents. You don’t have to be an expert to have a handle on your child’s online Ribblesdale Works Open Day world though. Have you ever wanted to see inside Develop an open dialogue with your child so Ribblesdale Works? Well now you can. that you can talk to them about the benefits and Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group have dangers of the Internet. Cultivate an interest in organised an Open Day on Saturday, 29th September, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Entrance is their online activities - their free as are hot and cold drinks, other favourite websites, online refreshements are available to purchase. games, and interests. And Parking will be limited and you are advised to don’t be afraid to ask them wear suitable footwear. Unfortunately no who they are talking to online prams are allowed on the tours. Exhibitor and what they are talking stands include the Clitheroe Fire Sevice and about. Ribble Rivers Trust.

Brookside Primary School, Bright Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1NW