Broadbridge Primary School
Thursday 5th September 2013
Note 1
Welcome Back
Welcome back with a special welcome to all the new P1 children and to all those children in other classes who are
attending this school for the first time. New parents should be aware that a note will be sent home every Thursday
informing you of the school’s news.
Children Staying Late
We are keen to accommodate working parents who need children to stay late in school but requests must be sent in
a short note to the Principal for approval. Nobody should assume that it is okay unless approval has been granted.
Outstanding Bus Money
Expect a note shortly if you owe money from last year. Children who do not pay bus fares will be put off the bus.
All children are encouraged to walk to school in the good weather.
Extra Curricular Activities
Please check times, venues and dates for the extra curricular activities listed below and inform whoever is
collecting your child. It will help to keep telephone calls to the school to a minimum All parents are advised that
children must be collected on time. Choir practice will start on Tuesday 15th October. Note change of day for
soccer
Day
Monday
9th Sept
Activity
Cross Country
Craft Class
Time
3-4pm
3-4pm
Classes
P6/7
P6/7
Note
Thursday
12th Sept
Netball School
Netball Vale Centre
Soccer at school
3.15 – 4.00pm
3.15 – 4.15pm
3.00 - 4.15pm
P5
P6/7
P5/6/7
Wear PE gear
Pick-up sharply
Shin pads required
Parents are requested to:
 Not go past the bicycle shelter, until the bell goes, when collecting children from school as it disturbs the
children who are still in class.
 Encourage healthy eating at lunch time. All teachers have been asked to encourage the children to pack a
healthy lunch and avoid sweets, crisps etc.
 Note that only fruit and a drink of water or milk are allowed at breaktime. No juice, sweets or biscuits
please.
Reminders
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All children require slippers for PE.
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Bus fares must be paid on a weekly basis unless prior arrangements have been agreed.
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We do not allow children to bring nuts to school as we have some children who are allergic to them.
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Dinner money must be paid in advance
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Children may wear shorts and tee-shirts if we have summer weather. Full uniform including black
shoes at all other times.
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Cars parking in main playground must wait until cones are moved before starting cars. Inform other
adults who may be collecting your child. No leaving cars unattended in drop-off zone before 9.10am.
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Names should be written on all parts of school uniform.
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To ensure that children and teachers are made aware of the children’s travel arrangements when they are
going home in the afternoon. A note to the teacher is essential, particularly if there is a change to the
normal routine.
P6/7 Children
P7 children were given a note about Transfer. Search the schoolbag.
P6 were given a note about swimming.
Visit our website www.broadbridgeprimaryschool.com
Eglinton Community Hall – A full programme of events/services/advice is now available. Contact the centre on
71812303 or eglintoncommunity@yahoo.co.uk or facebook or check online at the school’s website as an
addendum to this note. There’s something there for everybody.
Holidays
Below is a list of holidays for the year. All dates are inclusive. There may be one or two additional, exceptional
closings during the year but we do not have details of these yet. Please keep this for future reference.
Year 2013
Month
September
October
November
December
Year 2014
Dates
31st
1st
23rd – 31st
Month
January
February
March
April
May
Dates
1st – 6th
17th – 21st
17th – 18th
17th – 25th
5th
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Savings Scheme
Faughanvale Credit Union Savings Scheme will recommence here on Wednesday 11th September 2013. Please
note change in collection day. Any pupil who has not joined the scheme and wishes to do so can fill in their details
below and return the form to the school on/by Monday 9th September, with at least £1.00 in order to open an
account. P1 pupils have received a separate note with details.
Name: ……………………………………… Date of Birth .…./…../….. Teacher …………………………
Address………………………………………………….. Postcode……………………………………..
Parent/Guardian Name: …………………………………… Signature ………………………………………
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Milk in School
Complete the form below if you would like your child to have milk during this term. Complete a separate form for
each child and return it with the money (£12) to the teacher on or before Tuesday 10th September. Milk will be
available from Monday 16th September. NB Children who take school meals are offered milk with their meal.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name of Child ………………………………………….………
Primary ……………….
I would like my child to have milk for the morning break. I enclose £12 for this term.
Signature of Parent ……………………………………………
Date ………………………
Visit our website www.broadbridgeprimaryschool.com
Eglinton Community Hall
Monday – 6am Spinrise Body Toning and Conditioning, 4-5.30pm Freestyle Children’s Dance; 6pm Pilates;
6.45pm Spin; 7.15pm Junior Boxing; 8.15pm Senior Boxing
Tuesday – 6am Boxfit Boot Camp; 6am Morning Spin; 10am Pilates; 11am- 12 noon WHSSCT Personal Care
Dispensary; 4.15pm Children’s Yoga; 5.30pm Karate; 6.45pm Spin; 7pm Yoga; 7.30pm Enrolment Ceili
Dancing 17th September
Wednesday – 6am Spinrise Body Toning and Conditioning; Citizen’s Advice 10am-12 noon; 5pm Karate;
6pm Bokwa Dance, 6.45pm Spin; 7.30pm Yoga; 7.30pm Senior Boxing
Thursday - 6am Morning Spin; 5.30 & 7.30pm Slimming World, 6.45pm Spin
Friday - 6am Spinrise Body Toning and Conditioning; Youth Programme 5.30-7.30pm; 6.15pm Spin;
Saturday – Children’s Freestyle Dance 2-4pm
ENROLMENT FOR NEW CLASSES 11am, 3.30pm & 7pm Monday 9th September –
Drama for Kids 3.30 & 4.30pm 12th Sept; DIY taster sessions 7.15pm 17th Sept; French for P5-P7 3.15pm
16th Sept; Creative Crafts 3pm 18th Sept
Computer classes will start at end September – dates and times tbc.
MONDAY CLUB 55+ STARTS 23rd SEPTEMBER
HEARING AID SUPPORT SERVICES FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
NEXT SESSION MONDAY 7th OCTOBER, 11AM-12NOON
Free advice, fitting new batteries and tubing
BOOKINGS AVAILABLE IN THE NEW HALL FOR INDOOR FOOTBALL BADMINTON,
BIRTHDAY PARTIES ETC
GO FOR IT – Advice, support and training to start your own business – ring for appointment
KICKSTART TO WORK – Advice, support, CVs, Jobsearch – ring for appointment
Typing, photocopying, ring binding, hall for hire for children’s parties Tel 71812303,
eglintoncommunity@yahoo.co.uk or facebook
Visit our website www.broadbridgeprimaryschool.com