NEWSLETTER 5
JANUARY 2013
Dear Parent,
I hope you had a good Christmas holiday and New Year. The following information may be of
use to you over the coming weeks.
Consultation Evenings
Parents’ consultation evenings this term will be held on the following dates;
Monday 18th March
Tuesday 19th March
Open Day for KS1 and KS2 Parents
We have arranged an ‘Open Day’ on Monday 4th March from 3.20pm - 4.30pm for parents of
KS1 and KS2 to tour the school with their children. Teachers will be in their classrooms on this
date.
Individual Photographs – 14th March
Your child will have their individual photographs taken on Thursday 14th March. Pupils must
wear full school uniform on this date.
Travelling Book Fair 4th – 8th March
We have invited the Scholastic Book Fair into school. This will be in the Learning Zone. Books
will be on sale from 3.10pm – 4.15pm.
If any parents would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mr Cliff.
Dinner Money
It would be greatly appreciated if dinner money (£9.75 per week) could be sent into school on a
Monday morning in an envelope clearly marked ‘Dinner Money’ with the child’s name, class and
amount written on the front.
Names on Uniform/Lost Property
Would you please ensure your child’s name is clearly visible on their school uniform to ensure
that items can be returned to the correct pupil easily. (Please check that you have the correct
jumper for your child.)
Parking outside the Main Entrance
May I remind you that parking outside the main entrance is for staff and visitors to school only.
Please be considerate to residents and refrain from parking over driveways.
Safeguarding Information
The school hours are as follows:
Nursery & KS1
KS2
08:57 to 15:10
08:57 to 15:20
Other than allowing children access and egress to/from the school at the start and end of the
day, all school doors will remain locked throughout the day. Children should be dropped off and
collected in the KS1 or KS2 yards.
If you need to contact a member of staff during the school day then you must go to the Main
Reception desk.
In addition, we must request that parents wait in the playground prior to collecting their children
when the bells sound at 3.10pm and 3.20pm. This will ensure that stairwells are kept clear and
allow children to move safely out of the school building.
Governors and staff would very much welcome your support in ensuring the security and safety
of all users of our school.
Holiday Dates
From
To
Half Term Holidays
Tuesday
8th January 2013
Thursday
28th March 2013
18 – 22 February 2013
Summer
Monday
15th April 2013
Friday
19th July 2013
27 – 31 May 2013 incl 1 bank
holiday 27th May
Autumn
Monday 2nd
September 2013
Friday 20th December
2013
28th October – 1st November
2013
Spring
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Sponsored Cycle Ride Event
We have arranged a sponsored cycle ride for pupils and parents. This will take place on
Sunday 3rd March at 2pm.
Parents and pupils will cycle, scooter or walk along the Derwent Walk for four miles. If your
child enters this sponsored event, their name will go into a draw and Ben Tweedle (Sustrans
Officer for Gateshead) will pick out the winning pupil. The wonderful prize is a bike (generously
donated by Ben Tweddle.)
If your child wishes to participate, please complete the attached form and return it to school to
be entered into the draw, together with your completed sponsorship form.
‘Bike it Breakfast’ and Dr Bike Day – Friday 1st March
Ben Tweddle is arranging a ‘Bike it Breakfast’ on Friday 1st March. Parents and pupils who
cycle to school on this date will get a free breakfast! (Contact the school if your child has
allergies.) If pupils/parents have a bike that needs to be repaired, please see Ben Tweddle.
Year 6 SATs and Summer Tests
May I remind you that Year 6 SATs will take place during the week beginning Monday 13th May
2013. May I remind parents that it is essential that all Year 6 pupils attend school on these
dates. Summer tests for Years 3, 4 and 5 pupils will commence the following week.
Dance Festival – 12th March (Year 4/5L)
If your child is participating in this event, it will take place on Tuesday 12th March in the
morning. We will arrange a bus to take the children to the SAGE.
Red Nose Day – Friday 15th March
The School Council have decided to wear red on the above date. A donation of 50p to charity
would be appreciated.
Gala Evening
The Gateshead West Schools’ Swimming Gala will be held in March. Parents will be informed if
their child has been asked to participate.
World Book Day
We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 7th March.
We have invited a local author, Chris Bostock, to visit school on Monday 4th March. He writes
children’s stories for each year group and will be selling his books that week.
The School Council decided that pupils will dress up as their favourite character from a book on
this date. This is entirely optional.
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PTA News
Christmas Fair 2012 - a great success!
A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to our amazing 2012 Christmas Fair. We had a
fantastic group of volunteers who tried their hand at face-painting, serving in the Café, baking
cakes, manning stalls and more. This year we made £1700 which will go toward a major school
project this year.
The 2012/13 Committee includes: Deborah Hunter, Paula Archer, Fiona Beyer, Jules Worthy,
Andrea Childs, Sharon Guariento and Carol Swan.
Afterschool Clubs Coordinator – VACANCY
Our Afterschool Programme which includes art, gymnastics, singing, drama and football is run
by a team of fantastic tutors and coaches. This programme is central to the work of the PTA
and directly benefits over 150 children in our school.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic person who is able to offer approximately 3 hours per
week organising this programme. S/he will need to be IT literate, have good organisational and
administration skills and the ability to communicate with coaches and participants. To find out
more email pta.rowlandsgill@gmail.com OR call 07551 070350.
Afterschool Clubs & Taster Sessions
We still have places for the drama workshops, football coaching and singing workshop – which
is a NEW club for budding performers and musicians!
Get in touch or fill in an application form which can be downloaded from
www. rowlandsgillprimary.org OR picked up from reception.
We are also offering FREE taster sessions at some of the clubs. Please get in touch via
pta.rowlandsgill@gmail.com
Future Events
14 February
15 March
23 April
Red Hearts Disco
(Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1: 3.30-4.30pm and Key Stage 2: 4.45– 5.45pm)
Cake Day at 2.30pm
International Book Day
We need volunteers to run the Events so please give us a couple of hours to assist at an event.
How to Get Involved
If you have suggestions regarding any aspect of the PTA or would like to volunteer please get in
touch. Contact: pta.rowlandsgill@gmail.com or speak directly to one of the PTA members.
Visit the website: www.rowlandsgillprimary.org to keep in touch with upcoming events and PTA
news.
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Finally
Thank you to all the parents and pupils who donated to Children in Need and NSPCC
sponsored events in November. We raised a huge £944 to support the NSPCC Appeal.
Thank you for all your support in raising funds for Charities and school events.
Yours faithfully
H Martin
Headteacher
SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE EVENT – SUNDAY 3rd MARCH
Name of Child __________________________________Class _________
Wishes/does not wish to participate in the Sponsored Cycle Ride Event
An adult will also come on the ride (please tick)
Signed:_____________________________________Date ______________________
Parent/Guardian
Please return this form to school on or before Friday 8th February.
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Calendar of Events January – March 2013
February
Thursday 14t
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Valentine Disco
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Bike it Breakfast
Sponsored Cycle Ride Event
Open Day
Travelling Book Fair
World Book Day
Dance Festival
Individual Photographs
Cake Day/Red Nose Day
Consultation Evening
Consultation Evening
March
Friday 1st
Sunday 3rd
Monday 4th
Monday 4th – 8th
Thursday 7th
Tuesday 12th
Thursday 14th
Friday 15th
Monday 18th
Tuesday 19th
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