Deeplish Primary School

Deeplish Primary School.

It was the turn of our Year 2 children to go on their school trip this week. They visited St Anne’s and, like the Year 1 children the previous week, had a lovely time playing games on the beach and going on a train ride.

Mrs Isherwood’s class had their turn this week trying out canoeing and sailing at Hollingworth Lake. They had a great time and even the teachers had a sail!

It was parents evenings this week for all the key stages and were, as usual, well attended. As well as learning about the progress their children had made, parents were introduced to the new Home/School Agreement document and the updated Attendance Policy both of which have been agreed by the school’s governing body. Thank you to all parents who signed the Home/School Agreement. This is just another example of how the Deeplish School community works together for the benefit of the children.

Mrs Isherwood’s class were out again on Tuesday, this time visiting Rochdale CLC using IT to continue their topic on journeys.

The Year 6 cookery club showed Ms Burrow, Mr Dysch and the year 6 teachers their excellent cooking skills by serving them a wonderful lunch on Tuesday. On the menu were cheesy garlic bread with a mint yoghurt and cucumber dip, pizzas with various toppings and salad followed by chocolate, marshmallow and cola muffins! This was accompanied by a mixed berry ice-cream smoothie. All the guests declared it was a tasty meal and thanked the club for inviting them. Thanks also to Miss Bates and Mrs Davis for their help.

It was the final Children’s Forum of this year for Rochdale Area South on Tuesday. Children were presented with a certificate and a file showing what they had achieved during the year. Thank you to Lana and Wessaf for all your contributions.

Mrs Roberts’ class had their turn at the CLC this week, again using IT to continue their topic on rivers.

Parents of children in our Reception class next year came in to school to meet the teachers and find out a little bit about what their children will be doing during their first school year. They also had a talk from our Education Welfare Officer who impressed on them the reasons why they should be in school and on time.

Miss Butterworth’s class showed us what they have been doing with our drama teacher Ms Wilde this year. They gave us an excellent performance entitled “When Will It Be Spring?” Well done!

It was an exciting time on Thursday when children found out which classes they would be in for the next school year. Children and their new teachers spent the morning getting to know each other and the children found out a little bit about life in the next year group.

Mrs Keily, our new middle year’s teacher, was introduced to her class. Welcome to her and we hope she will be very happy here.

Mrs Vickers class went to Touchstone Museum on Friday morning to learn all about Vikings. Thank you for your excellent behaviour, children, Mrs Vickers was very proud of you.

3 of our hearing impaired children had a great day out on Friday when they went to Heaton Park with children from other schools. The weather was a bit of a concern but it held out until they were safely back on the coach and on their way home!

It was open day on Friday for parents of our next years Nursery children. They were invited to come in to see the Nursery and talk to the staff there.

Alia and Usman received certificates for completing their weeks work experience at the Community centre. Thank you to Mr Ihsan for helping us with this. The children have really enjoyed coming to you and we look forward to working with you next year.

Attendance honours this week went to Miss Butterworth’s class with 99.6% and Mrs Roberts’ class with an amazing 100%!

Early Birds were Mrs Afzal’s, Mrs Isherwood’s and Mrs Roberts’ classes. Prizes for 100% attendance went to Abdulwahab and Kardo – well done.