Langdale Newsletter
PALS
BREAKFAST CLUB
Parents and Friends of
Langdale School is a group that
will meet once a term to plan
fundraising activities for school
such as a Christmas fair. If you
would be interested in helping
please see Mrs Stallard.
A reminder that Breakfast Club runs from
8am at a cost of £2 per day or £8 for a full
week.
PE DAYS
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
A reminder that After School Club runs
until 6pm at a cost of £5 per day or £20 for a
full week.
RECEPTION – Friday
HOLIDAY CLUB
CLASS 2 – Wednesday
CLASS 4 – Tuesday
This will run if there is sufficient demand
over the October half-term. Please let us know
if you would like a place and on which days. No
prior payment is required but the cost per day
will be £15.
CLASS 5 – Thursday
LET IT GROW VOUCHERS
CLASS 6 – Monday
A reminder that we are collecting the
Morrisons ‘Let It Grow’ vouchers and the box is
in Mrs Heath’s classroom (Class 2).
CLASS 3 – Wednesday
CLASS 7 - Tuesday
SCHOOL GOVERNOR
Thank you to all parents who have asked about this position. It is fantastic to
have such supportive parents. Please see the information presented by the
nominated parents below. All families have one vote and your preference should be
indicated on the attached form. Please return all votes to school by 9am on Thursday
18th September in the envelope provided.
HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND!
PARENT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS
1) MARK SOFTLY
My name is Mark Softly. I am 45 years young, I have three children who attend this school and are very
happy and thrive in all aspects of their education.
I have lived in Blackpool for 25 years and my career has changed direction. I was a police special constable
based at Bonny Street Police Station with a view to being a regular Police Officer, however I became interested
in prevention rather than cure so worked at an establishment called ‘Fylde Farm’. I worked with young people
in crisis from all ethnic backgrounds with a variety of educational, physical and emotional needs.
I also worked in the secure facility which were testing times yet also very rewarding. I found the task of
being an effective influence to the young people very easy overall and remained at Fylde Farm until its closure
in 2004.
I believe I would be an asset to the school and bring a different aspect to the board as my background
gives me knowledge and experience in being able to make opinions and support other people’s viewpoints.
I currently work for Blackpool Council and have done for 7 years now and I would consider it a privilege to
be considered to become a Governor.
2) DESIREE LANGAN
I’m a mum of three. My eldest has severe learning difficulties and attends a special needs school. My
daughter attends Langdale and my youngest is set to start Nursery here next year. The most important thing
being a parent is the health, safety and wellbeing of our children, regardless what their abilities are. At the
forefront of that is their education and by choosing Langdale for our children, we have all shown that we have
that in common; we want the best for them. I am happy to volunteer my services as a School Governor and
work on behalf of all our children to ensure that they continue getting the care, support and education they all
deserve. Having a child with special needs has exposed me to local council and authorities and in some cases
and in some cases fighting for what he is entitled to, I am his voice in this world. Our children need a voice and
I am happy to do that for them on the School Board of Governors at Langdale Free School. I have a background
in accounting so my strong point is finance and in a climate where budgets are tight, an understanding of
numbers is a must.
3) JENNI RHODES
I would like to be elected to the role of Parent Governor at Langdale Free School. In my current role as a
Teaching Assistant and being a parent of a child in class 6, I feel I would have the opportunity to communicate
with parents and put their views across to the Governors regarding school matters whilst maintaining the
family ethos within the school.
Education plays a major part in the lives of all our children – rightly so; it gives them the tools to work
towards their ultimate goals and to achieve their full potential. I care deeply about the education of my
children (including my daughter who attends a local high school) and about the quality of the school they
attend. As a Teaching Assistant at the school I am very concerned that the school maintain the family
environment in which each child is valued and develops self-esteem. The teachers and staff do their best to
maximise each child’s potential, helping them individually to enjoy learning in all subjects and at the
appropriate levels.
As a Parent Governor I would offer commitment, enthusiasm and determination to carry on the good
work already being practised at the school
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Please state the name of the candidate you wish to vote for and return to school in the envelope provided:
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