6 Oct 2009 - Newsletter 2
Newtown C.E. (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Newsletter 2
Tuesday 6th October 2009
www.newtownprimary.ik.org
www.newtownprimary.ik.org (newsletter available on school website)
Oil/ Fuel Depot Info & Nuclear Sub
I met with a representative from Hampshire County Council at the beginning of the Summer Holidays 2009 to discuss what would arise in case of an emergency with the Oil/ Fuel Depot near Parham Road. Each year, I have a commitment to sending out a reminder to parents. In essence the information issued is the same as that issued to households in the vicinity if there should ever be an emergency. This would be to remain inside the school building, evacuate children from the very end classrooms to the hall keeping windows closed to avoid the pollution and to listen to the local media and police for further advice.
On any visit of a nuclear sub to Portsmouth the school is issued with medication to be administered in the very rare occurrence of an incident involving a radiation hazard.
May I also remind parents that we hold keys to Christ Church in case of ever needing to evacuate the school building for any length of time in case of any other emergencies such as a bomb alert. We would liaise with the Police and would attempt to send a message to parents via the text service informing you of any actions that have needed to be taken.
Behaviour Policy
At the start of term, all pupils were briefed in an age appropriate manner about the Behaviour Policy, the Golden Rules and the positive rewards available. All pupils were made clear about the sanctions that take place should the Golden rules be broken. The Golden Rules are referred to in class and through the Assembly forum. I have copied the Golden rules below for your information.
THE GOLDEN RULES
WE KNOW OUR SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT
AND EVERYONE MATTERS.
RULE 1: We work hard and play sensibly.
(We don’t waste our own time or that of other people.)
RULE 2: We are gentle and kind.
(We don’t hurt others.)
RULE 3: We listen and think.
(We don’t interrupt.)
RULE 4: We are polite and helpful
(We don’t hurt anybody’s feelings.)
RULE 5: We are honest and truthful.
(We don’t cover up the truth or tell lies.)
RULE 6: We look after things and keep ourselves safe.
(We don’t waste or damage things.)
SMILE AND BE HAPPY
A copy of the full behaviour policy is available from the school office and from the school website.
Presentation Policy
At Newtown we believe that children should take pride in their work and feel good about what they have achieved and produced. As part of our School Improvement plan we are working hard to ensure children present work to the highest possible standard. The results from the start of term have been very encouraging.
Presentation expectations are split into KS1 and KS2. All classrooms will display these expectations and teachers will regularly remind the children what is expected of them. The expectations are for pieces of work that will be recorded in exercise books or folders
All pupils have started off in pencil. When teacher thinks a child is presenting well enough they are given a school pen. Y6 monitors will be selling pens for 20p.
We have encouraged pupils to follow the presentation policy with relevant Homework.
A full copy of the Presentation Policy will be available on the website shortly or from the school office.
Thank You
Many thanks to Mrs Prior who kindly gave a cash donation to the Muddy Boots Club. Her family’s continued support is much appreciated.
Brune Park Open Evening for Y6 Parents Tuesday 6th October, 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
I have received confirmation that the date for the Brune Park Open Evening this term is Tuesday 6th October, 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Further details are being given out by Brune Park Tel 023 9261 6000
The Times - Books for Schools Tokens. Thank you for collecting Books for Schools tokens. These have been redeemed for a collection of fiction and non-fiction books which are in the library for all to enjoy. Please keep collecting tokens from The Times and The Sunday Times. A collection box is located in reception.
Nestle Box Tops Tokens from Nestle box tops are being collected. The school can then exchange tokens for books. A collection point is located near reception
Head Lice Policy
We have recently updated our Head Lice Policy. It gives clear guidance on dealing with head lice as well as the duties of parents and School in relation to the issue. It is now on our website. Paper Copies are available in the Reception Area or you may request a copy from Mrs Liz Bull our Home School Link Worker (HSLW) Tel 07972698664.
Rotary International 1110 Shoebox Scheme Charity Number 1064463
Rotarian Simon Mason and his wife Lesley have written to school asking if we would support their shoebox appeal. A full Information Sheet has been sent out and I know that many of you will want to support this worthwhile cause. Please aim to get boxes back to school just before Half term where at all possible – Thank you!
Newtown to be used as a Polling Station for the General Election
I have received notice from Mr Peter Lister, the Deputy Returning Officer for the Borough of Gosport that they will require the school for polling purposes at the General Election. You will know that no date has been set for the General Election at present. The election will be held at any time leading up to the end of May 2010.
Staffing – Pregnancy Miss Scott
In the last newsletter I wrote that we had a pregnant member of staff. I would now like to confirm that it is Miss Scott, Class Teacher in the Foundation Stage. Would parents of children in her class be particularly vigilant regarding the illnesses listed in the last newsletter. We hope that Miss Scott will be able to teach near towards February Half term. An advert will be placed after Half Term to find a quality replacement to cover her maternity leave (the remainder of the academic year). I will write to parents of children in SR to update you once an appointment has been made.
Mrs Bates
Mrs Becky Bates has recently undergone a major operation and will be off work for a period of time. I am sure that you will join me in wishing her a speedy recovery. I know how many children benefit from her positive influence and wondered if there may be parents who would like to contribute to a card and gift. We’d aim to send something in the next few days. Please feel free to sign the card in the office and add anything to contribute to the gift and we’ll get it round to her.
Privacy Notice, as required by the Data Protection Act 1998
Newtown Primary School is the Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect information directly from you and your family, but we may also receive information about you from your previous school and/or other professionals providing services to you.
We hold this personal data and use it to:
· support your teaching and learning;
· monitor and report on your progress;
· provide appropriate pastoral care, and
· assess how well our school is doing.
Information held by us includes your contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance informationA, characteristics such as ethnic group, special educational needs and any relevant medical information.
We will not give information about you to anyone outside the school, without your consent, unless the law and our rules permit it.
We are required by law to pass some of your information to the Local Authority (Hampshire County Council) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). If you want to see a copy of the information we hold and share about you then please contact Matthew Prince, Headteacher, via the school office.
If you require more information about how Hampshire County Council and/or the DCSF store and use this data, please look at the following websites:
• http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolsdataprotection/fairprocessing.htm
and
If you are unable to access these websites, please contact the Hampshire County Council or the DCSF as follows:
· Barbara Sorkin, Data Protection & Quality Adviser
Children’s Services,
Hampshire County Council
Elizabeth II Court East,
The Castle,
Winchester,
SO23 8UQ
Website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/
email: Barbara.Sorkin@hants.gov.uk
tel: 01962 845554
· Public Communications Unit
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
website: www.dcsf.gov.uk
email: info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
tel: 0870 000 2288.
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MUSIC THEORY CLUB
MUSIC THEORY CLUB
Brune Park Community College
Music Room 1
From SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER
10 – 12
(Term Time Only)
Preparation for Associated Board
Theory Examinations
Grades 1 – 5 +
£2.00 per session 15 minute Break Refreshments provided
Please contact Mrs Lea at Brune Park Community College, Military Road, Gosport PO12 3BU for further information if interested.
Dinner Money and Other Payments
We have been receiving an increasing number of payments of dinner monies throughout the week. Please can we remind you that payments should be sent in on a Monday morning only in an envelope to the class teacher clearly marked with your child’s name and the amount enclosed. Cheques should be made payable to Newtown Primary School.
We would also ask that other monies, such as trip payments, be sent in with your child to be handed to their teacher in the morning rather than after school, this enables the teacher to register receipt of the money and send it to the office for banking.
Additionally, After School Club and Breakfast Club monies should also be sent in to the school office on a Monday morning. The monies are held in a secure location and given to Mrs Bates for recording and banking. Thank you for your co-operation.
Useful dates
Please find a comprehensive set of dates for the school year 2009 / 2010
A weekly parent’s timetable is on display in the entrance lobby.
AUTUMN TERM 2009
OCTOBER
Thurs 8th Friends of Newtown 6.00pm
Fri 9th Coffee Morning 9.00 am
YR visit Nicholson Gardens am
Football away to St Mary’s 3.00pm
Mon 12th Whole Governor Training ECM Richard Dickin 6.00pm
Tues 13th Young Shakespeare Company in am with Y4, Y5 & Y6
Football away to Siskin Junior
Wed 14th Parent Consultation Meetings (T1)
Thurs 15th T1 to Search museum am
Fri 16th M/R1 to Search museum am
Mon 19th Talk from Peter Keat/ Guiness Hermitage re the old Railway Station – Assembly 10.15a.m
‘Late’ Parent Consultation Meeting Appointments – all classes
Tues 20th Parent Consultation Meetings continue after school
Weds 21st Parent Consultation Meetings (W3)
Fri 23rd School closes at 3.00pm for Autumn Half Term holiday
NOVEMBER
Mon 2nd Nov School closed INSET Day 2 Learning Objectives and success criteria
Tues 3rd School re-opens for 2nd Half Autumn Term
Weds 4th Meeting re Stubbington Residential for current Y4 parents – school. A chance to find out about the residential visit that takes place in Year 5 and reserve a place.
Mon 9th Full Governors 6.00pm
Tues 10th Meeting re New Barn residential Visit for Y6 parents School hall – A chance to find out about and reserve a place for your child - details to follow
Sat 14th Friends Coach trip to London
Mon 16th Being a Good Friend and Staying Safe Week
Thurs 26th Y2 to HMS Warrior
Coffee Morning 9.00a.m (Note change of day – to allow other parents to attend who can’t always make it on a Friday)
Fri 27th Christmas Craft Fair 1.00pm onwards in School Hall
DECEMBER
Fri 11th Christmas Dinner, Pupil Toy Fair
Mon 14th YR Christmas Performance
School Discos. Infants 5.30pm – 6.45pm Juniors 7.00pm – 8.30pm Please note new times
Buildings, Health & Safety 6.00pm
Tues 15th Y1/2 Christmas Performance
Weds 16th Y1/2 Christmas Performance
Thurs 17th Infant Christmas parties
Fri 18th Christmas Service Christ Church 10.30 am
Pupil ‘Newtown’s got Talent’ show
School closes at 3.00pm for Christmas Holiday
Kind Regards
Matthew Prince
Headteacher