RIVER VIEW NEWS
27th November 2015
Headteacher’s Message
I have been so proud of the children of River View over the last
few weeks. On Monday they amazed both Chris Stokes and
myself with their talents with every child taking part in the Anti
Bullying Talent Contest and I am sure they will be amazing in
front of the parents on this afternoon.
The children have been so respectful during the silence for
the victims of France and observing the one minute silence for
Rembrance day.
I have also received emails from Tutbury Castle and the Viking
experience commending the children on their behaviour and
politeness while on their school visit a true credit to both
yourselves as parents and the staff of River View.
As Christmas approaches there will be many more opportunities
for the children to show off their excellent behaviour and make
us all proud on trips to the pantomime and to see Santa. We are
in need of volunteers if parents
are interested please put your name down at the office.
PLEASE NOTE: NO bicyles or scooters on the school playground.
Winter is coming to River View
Forthcoming Events
Thursday 26th November – PTFA AGM at 2.30 pm
Friday 27th November – Anti Bullying performance in
Assembly
Friday 4th December – Non-Uniform Day. We are asking for
donations of chocolate from Years 3/4/5/6 and food items
from Nursery/Reception/Year 1/Year 2.
Monday 7th December –Year 3 visit to Rosliston Forestry
Centre (Please note change of date)
Monday 7th December – EYFS visit to the Snowdome,
Tamworth
Monday 7th December – Year 1 – Year 6 Disco, Time: 5.00
pm – 7.00 pm further details to follow.
Tuesday 8th December – Year 5 to see The Snowman,
Burton Town Hall
Tuesday 8th December – Good to be Green day in school
Wednesday 9th December – Key Stage 2 Pantomine visit to
see Aladdin, Derby Assembly Rooms
Wednesday 9th December – Year 2 will be having a
Victorian school day experience
Monday 14th December – Years 1&2 visit to Lower Drayton
Farm (Please return Consent Forms/Letters as soon as
possible)
Wednesday 16 December –Key Stage 2 Carol Service, St
Peters Church at 2.00 pm
Wednesday 16 December – PTFA Christmas Bingo, further
details to follow.
Winter is coming early at River View children will
need to wear warm clothes on Monday 30th
November: hat, gloves, warm coat and sensible
shoes. They do not need to be in school uniform,
they need to be in jeans or trousers.
Visit to York
The children were brilliant ambassadors for Riverview...we were
told by the Jorvik Centre that we were the best group of children
they had ever had! The children had a fabulous day learning
about the Vikings, understanding their living conditions and work
ethics. We also took a walk along The Shambles where we could
experience walking along cobbled paths with shops overhanging
above our heads! It was a truly wonderful experience had by all,
children and staff alike.
Thank you to all our parents for their continued support
encouraging their children to participate in outdoor learning
experiences.
Health & Safety – Reminder
It has been brought to our attention that some people are parking and driving
dangerously when dropping off and collecting children from River View.
Please be aware at all times of children around the entrance and surrounding
areas.
Please do not block any of our neighbours drives when dropping off and
collecting your children from school.
On Monday afternoon, the whole school enjoyed our antibullying performances by all classes. Our judges,
Mrs Whitehouse and Mr Stokes had a really difficult time
trying to pick a winner from both key stages. However, after
deliberating they chose Mrs Griffith's class, in Year 1 and Year
5 who performed as a whole year group. The winners
received a large box of chocolates for the class to share and
will be performing for their parents this Friday in a special
assembly.
A big well done though to all of our wonderful performers.
Carol Service – St Peter’s Church, 16th December 2015
Years 3,4,5 and 6
Can you please provide a piece of festive headgear for the Carol
Service, Santa hats, Reindeer, Elves etc. Many thanks