Church of First School St Helen’s Lane Corbridge NE45 5JQ Phone: 01434 632534 Fax 01434 634568 Email: [email protected] Head Teacher: Miss Jennifer Ainsley Chair of Governors: Mr David Watson

Friday 22 May 2015 Dear Parents/Carers We have had another positive half term at Corbridge First School and following our Pupil Progress Meetings this term it has been great to see the progress being made by the children across the school. I hope the children have a well-deserved rest over the holidays and you enjoy your time as a family. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 1st June.

Head Teacher

School Photographs We have now received the proofs from our recent class photographs. Your child has a copy home with them today (Year 4 will receive their proof on Monday 1 June). If you would like to place an order please return your order form and payment no later than Friday 12 June 2015.

Year 4 Residential Visit As we write, we are looking forward to welcoming back our Year 4 children this afternoon from their activity filled adventure at Fellside. I am sure the Year 4 parents and carers will be looking forward to hearing all their stories as much as I am. Hopefully there will also be some good photographs that we can share on our website.

Aydon Castle – Year 1 The Year 1 children enjoyed their visit to Castle and finding out what life was like before their parents or even their grandparents were born! The weather was so kind to us the children were able to have their picnic lunch outside in the orchard.

School Meals – second half of summer term A separate letter has been sent out on ParentMail today detailing school meal costs for the second half of the summer term.

Good Sports @ Tyne, Rede & Coquet Good Sports @ Tyne, Rede & Coquet will be running Multisports and activity weeks (including tennis, hockey, football, badminton, water activities and crafts) in a number of venues during the summer holiday period. Dates and venues this year are:

Week 1 20-23 July Whitley Chapel Parish Hall/Sportsfield Week 2 27-30 July Broomley First School Week 3 3-6 August Falstone Village Hall Week 4 10-13 August Riding Mill Parish Hall/MUGA

For further details or an application form contact Sarah Allan by email – [email protected] or phone 01661 842027/07795 364693.

Forum Books – Thank You Thank you to Helen at Forum Books who raised £36.00 for the Friends with her Kids Weekender Event. Forum Books is also launching a kids book club – for further information contact or call into the book shop.

Don’t forget to visit the School Website: www.corbridgefirst.northumberland.sch.uk

Corbridge Church of England First School St Helen’s Lane Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5JQ Phone: 01434 632534 Fax 01434 634568 Email: [email protected] Head Teacher: Miss Jennifer Ainsley Chair of Governors: Mr David Watson

WECAN – volunteer and employment opportunities WECAN (We Enable Children with Additional Needs) is a registered charity providing Saturday and Holiday Activity Sessions for Children and Young People with additional needs aged 6 to 19 years. They are currently advertising for playworkers (paid employment) and volunteers to work alongside them. In addition, they are looking to recruit trustees to join their Board. For more information or to apply please contact: Hayley Armstrong, Project Manager on 07741 480188 or email [email protected].

Don’t forget to visit the School Website: www.corbridgefirst.northumberland.sch.uk