Alkrington Primary School

Snow And Ice

Could you please ensure that your children come to school wearing appropriate clothing for the current weather conditions – warm, waterproof coat; hat; scarf and gloves. It is also important that they wear sensible footwear. If they come to school in Wellington boots or boots could you please ensure that they bring their school shoes to change into when they arrive at school. They are allowed to wear their Wellington boots or boots in the playground but not in school.

Could we also remind you to walk within the coned areas that have been gritted when you and your children enter the school playground.

In addition, if we have to close the school due to snow, it is important that we have your up to-date phone details on file so that we can send you a text in the event of this situation arising. Any message will also be displayed prominently on the ‘Home’ page of the school website.

Y6 SATS Preparation

Parents and children in Y6 are encouraged to attend a meeting on: Thursday 22 January at 6.00pm Where information will be provided for all regarding the SATs tests for Y6 children during 2015 and how we can prepare each child to do their best, with the support from home and school. For all there will be extra classes before or after school to provide additional preparation……

Breakfast ICT Groups

The ‘Breakfast ICT Groups’ began in the Autumn and will continue until SATs week, in May. Please continue to encourage your child to attend as required.

There will also be After School Lessons, in Maths and English on Mondays and Wednesdays. They run from 3.15 to 4.00 p.m. These are targeted at individuals and smaller groups, not necessarily for all, so please check any letters sent home.

I realise that it can, at times be inconvenient with drop off and collection to attend these classes, so we appreciate the efforts that you make to ensure that your child is as well prepared as possible and attends these extra lessons.

It might be necessary to rearrange some other after school activities to avoid children missing out on, for example football practice and matches.

Job Opportunity

We have available the position of a Lunchtime Organiser. If you are interested please visit the Rochdale Council website where you will find all the details and an application form, closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 26th January 2015.

Monday 19 January Swimming Gala – for some KS2 children. Leave school at 2.15pm, Gala at the Arena starts at 3.00pm and finishes at 4.00pm Hockey practice – 3.15pm to 4.15pm Choir practice – 3.15pm to 4.00pm Gymnastics Club (Year 2) – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Tuesday 20 January Year 3 & 4 Football – 3.15pm to 4.00pm

Wednesday 21 January KS2 Homework Club – 3.15pm to 4.00pm Girls’ Football for Y5 & 6 – 3.15pm to 4.15pm Boys’
Football for Y5 & 6 – 3.15pm to 4.15pm

Thursday 22 January Year 1 Art Club – 3.15pm to 4.00pm Year 1 and 2 ICT Club – 3.15pm to 4.00pm Cross Country practice – 3.15pm to 4.15pm Year 4, 5 and 6 Netball – 3.15pm to 4.00pm Year 6 SATs Tests Meeting for Parents – 6.00pm

Friday 23 January Tag Rugby – 3.15pm to 4.15pm School Council Charity Event – Pyjama/Onesie Day to raise funds for the RSPCA

Coming Soon…….

Tuesday 3 February Sponsored Sports Day to raise funds for sports equipment in school

Thursday 12 February Valentine Disco for KS2 children – at 6.30 p.m.

Attendance Ted was won by 2B who had 99.0% attendance last week.

On Time Ted was won by 4A - who had no children late for school – Well Done.