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Nick's News
Tuesday, 29 April 2008 12:06

Welcome to the latest newsletter which is available below. Click here for the latest copy of the Herald newpaper, written by the junior children.

 

Dear Parent/s

 

Welcome back!

 

We have a busy term so far which has included a visit to The Countess of Chester Hospital for Forms 5 & 6, where they all completed a training session on Injury Minimisation.

Our swimming team have taken part in the Primary School Relays and have qualified for the National Finals representing the North West and the junior girls took part in a Football Fun Day at Ramillies Hall School.

 

Form 1 has been on a trip to the Grosvenor Museum and the Fire Brigade paid a visit to the children in Nursery. Nursery and Prep have been to Stockley Farm and Father Peter Walsh came in to school and took assembly for the infant children.

 

OPEN DAY – FORM 1 & 2 PARENTS

Thank you to those who attended, the junior children enjoyed showing the parents what they do during their school day. Any parents who missed this are very welcome to arrange a visit when it is more convenient.

 

CAKE SALE

Many thanks to Penny Samuel for organising the last of her cake sales for the PTA – she has done a great job. The cake sales are very popular and we would love to see them continue - please contact the PTA if you would like to get involved.

 

FENCING

Today we had a demonstration from the Chester Fencing Club and we will be introducing fencing lessons for Forms 3 & 4 on Tuesdays from 2-3pm, for the next ten weeks, as part of their PE curriculum – please see the enclosed letter for further information.

 

SMART STATIONS

On Wednesday 30th April Mrs Anna Chow will be demonstrating a computer based learning system which we will be trialling for use with gifted/talented and special needs pupils to enable the children to learn at the rate that best suits them – you are welcome to come in any Wednesday afternoon to see this in action.

We will review this provision and consider how best to use its potential for September.

 

HEAD LICE

A few parents have told us that they have had to treat their children for head lice. Please can you check your child carefully and treat them if necessary – many thanks.

 

NEW PUPILS

Natalie Och has joined us in Prep and Tristan Jackson joins Form 4 – a big welcome to you both!

 

Please find the following up-dated ‘Dates for Diaries’ outlining events/activities lined up for the next few months.

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

 

 

Mr Nick Burton

Head of School

 

 

DATES FOR DIARIES

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 29th April

Swimming Gala v Lyndon & Kingsmead

Pm – at City Baths

Friday 2nd May

Assembly

Form 4

Monday 5th May

Children not in school

Bank Holiday

Friday 9th May

Assembly

Form 2

Saturday 10th May

Six-a-Side Soccer Tournament

Am – at Kelsall Primary School

Sunday 11th May

Family Fun Day (P.T.A.)

Pm – at school

Monday 12th May

Revision Week

 

Friday 16th May

Assembly

Form 3

Friday 16th May

Rounders Match v Kingsmead

Pm – Form 6 at Kingsmead School, Hoylake

Monday 19th May

SATs Week / Exam Week

Forms 3 + 4 + 5 + 6

Monday 19th May

Kwik Cricket at Pownall School

Forms 4 + 5

Wednesday 21st May

Chester Primary School Relays

5pm – selected swimmers at City Baths

Friday 23rd May

Break for half-term

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 3rd June

Children return to school

 

Friday 6th June

Spring Ball (P.T.A.)

Pm – at the Grosvenor Hotel, Chester

Monday 9th June

Rounders Match v Kingsmead

Pm – at Kingsmead School, Hoylake

Friday 13th June

Assembly

Nursery + Prep

Friday 13th June

Leavers’ Weekend

Form 6 – at Marle Hall, Llandudno

Friday 20th June

Assembly (Shades Day)

Form 6

Saturday 21st June

National Primary School Finals

All day – selected swimmers at Sheffield

Wednesday 25th June

School Play

Pm – at school

Thursday 26th June

School Play

Pm – at school

Friday 27th June

School Play

Pm – at school

Friday 27th June

Rounders Match v Lady Barn School

Pm – Form 6 girls at school

Wednesday 2nd July

Swimming Demonstration

Pm - Form 2 at City Baths

Friday 4th July

Sports Day

11am – Dean’s Field, Chester

Wednesday 9th July

School Swimming Gala

Am – F3 + 4 + 5 + 6 at City Baths

Friday 11th July

End of Term Service

2pm – at Chester Cathedral

Friday 11th July

Leavers’ Tea

4pm – Form 6 at school

Friday 11th July

End of Term

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 3rd Sept

Children return to school

 

 

 

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