Summer 2009 - July Newsletter
Dear All,
Well this is the final newsletter of the year - it has gone so fast! There are so many things to celebrate about 2008-09: standards attained are very high, the grounds and buildings have really improved, learning is taking place in many places around the school and community, and the Friends raised huge amounts of money and had lots of fun! Team Folly Hill is thriving.
Folly Hill Orchard
Apple trees
Mr Ely is organising the growing of a small orchard at Folly Hill. If you would like to sponsor a tree please read the letter in your child’s book bag and fill in the slip attached.
Return to school office as soon as possible.
Folly Hill Infant School Sports Day 2009
Our annual sports day will be held on Hale School field at 10.00am on Tuesday 7th July. Please drop your child off at school as normal, then meet us at Hale School field if you are able to come. You may want to bring a rug and a flask! Pupils will change into PE kit at school. Please make sure they have sunhat, sun cream applied and a bottle of water. There will also be refreshments on sale for spectators only, courtesy of Hale PPA.
What's on link:
Swine Flu
Current alert level: 6. This means the WHO have indicated that a global pandemic of Swine Flu is under way.
Information and advice for parents and carers of children at Folly Hill Infant Primary School.
- Seek medical advice from your GP, NHS direct (0845 4647) and www.nhs.uk
- Local and national radio and television
- WHO web site: www.who.int
- Government web sites: www.direct.gov.uk and www.dcsf.gov.uk
Folly Hill Summer of Fun
It seems this year that the Friends' enthusiasm for events planning and raising funds for the school has reached new heights. On the weekend of the 18th July 2009, in addition to the Gardening Saturday, which is a regular fixture organised by the school, a Ceilidh and a Treasure Hunt are planned also.
Parents - keep your diaries empty!
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New Schools, New Classes - Looking Ahead to Next Year
Transition
It is that time of year when all pupils and staff think about moving on. We have already had a visit from one local Key Stage 2 school teacher and are expecting more.
Our pupils will also visit their new schools. Pupils who are staying with us will visit their new classroom and teacher on Wednesday 1st July and will also have a one-to-one consultation with their new teacher to discuss their learning needs.
Folly Hill Infant School Seeks New Parent Governors
Dear Parent/Carer
We are seeking nominations for parents/carers to stand for election as parent governors of Folly Hill Infant School. There is currently one vacancy and the appointment will take immediate effect.
If you would like to take on this role but didn’t apply previously because you were concerned about an election process - please do apply as I don’t think there will need to be an election! If you need more papers please ask at the school office.
Parent Governors are elected as directed by schedule 1, regulation 4 of the School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2003. Nominations for Parent Governor vacancies are made by parents of pupils registered at the school. Should there be more nominations than vacancies then a secret ballot will be held. Parents of registered pupils attending the school may offer themselves for election. Parent Governors can serve a term of 4 years irrespective of how long their child remains registered at the school.
Artsmark Ends with Images Exhibition
As part of our Celebration Evening on 7th July, we will be having an exhibition of your children’s art in the hall. This is organised by Images who will frame, display and catalogue your child’s work ready for you to view and hopefully buy on the evening. We feel this is a fitting end to our year of art.
The Governors will also be running a refreshment café in order to enhance your enjoyment and to give you the opportunity to talk to governors about any school issues.
What's on link:
Vouchers and Tokens
Sainsbury vouchers
The 2009 Sainsbury Active Kids vouchers scheme started on 11th February. Every Active Kids Voucher gives you the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher every 5 min. Enter the free draw and then bring your vouchers into school.
With vouchers collected last year, each classroom has had lots of new equipment to use in their outside areas including a bowling alley! Many thanks to all those who collected vouchers.
Tesco for Schools and Clubs
Tesco for Schools & Clubs 2009 is running in place of Computers for Schools and Sports for Schools & Clubs. Bring your vouchers to school!
Nestlé Box Tops
We raised £50 from Nestlé Box Tops this year (2008 - 2009) - thank you for your support.
Do you eat Shredded Wheat, Shreddies, Cheerios or other Nestlé cereal or cereal bars? Then cut out the tokens on the packets and bring them into school! We have already started collecting for next year!
Flora Tokens
Mrs Helliwell is collecting tokens from Flora lids for cookery items.
The Times / The Sunday Times - Books for Schools
We are also collecting the Books for Schools tokens from The Times/The Sunday Times.
Street Dance at Folly Hill Infant School
Following on from the success of the Karate Club in the Spring term, Mrs Green has successfully applied for a grant from the Lottery fund to run a free Street Dance club after school on Wednesdays in the Summer term. Parents who are interested in sending their children to this club should register their interest at the school office.
Additional detail may be found »here«
Well done and thanks again Mrs Green!
