Autumn 2015
Peartree Pride
Peartree values
Last week and this, we have been focusing on
the last of our values AMBITION. The colour
orange
represents
ambition. If your child
comes home with an
orange sticker, remember
to ask them what makes them ambitious.
What do they want to be when they grow up
and do they have a plan of how they are going
to get there?
Library update
The library is slowly coming together thanks
to a dedicated band of local volunteers who
spend an afternoon a week categorising and
cataloguing books. We now have colourful
furniture including beanbags and a dedicated
library computer. Next step is to get all the
books onto the electronic system – a big job!
Contact details
Increasingly when we try and contact
parents/carers we are finding we no
longer have the correct phone
number. If you change your contact
details, please make sure you let the
school office know as soon as
possible. It is essential we are able to contact
you in the case of an emergency.
Governor visit day
Last Wednesday we had a very successful
governor visit day. Eight governors, including
our 2 parent governors, spent the morning at
school. They monitored areas such as
safeguarding, attendance, finance, early years
and SEND. A group conducted a learning walk,
whilst another group did a workbook scrutiny.
It was a very useful morning and enabled the
governors to hold the school to account as
well as seeing the school in action.
Issue 12
7/12/15
Christmas is coming!
The Christmas season is fast upon
us. Here are some dates for your
diary…
Decorations day
We had a fantastic day on
Friday. The school now looks
very festive with all the
decorations the children have
made. The tree in the hall looks
beautiful with our homemade
baubles. Thank you for all those volunteers
who gave their time to ensure the children
had a special day.
Christmas post box
The post box is located by
the door used by the
children at the beginning of
school. We ask that all
Christmas cards are posted
in the box and are clearly
named with surnames and classes. Year 6
elves will ensure they are all delivered in the
last week of term.
John Lewis Christmas card competition
Hazel class (Year 3) have created a stunning
Christmas card, which is displayed in John
Lewis café. Please can everyone pay a visit to
admire it and vote for Peartree.
Panto – Wed 16th Dec
Thank you to all those parents/carers who
have already made a voluntary contribution.
You should have also received a letter (with a
permission slip) giving you specific detail
about the Panto. Without permission, your
child will not be able to go to the Panto.
Happy birthday
Abigail (Y6), Ned (Y3), Callum (Y5) and Ted (Y3) who
all have birthdays this week.
Colder weather
As we move into the winter
months, please ensure your
child has a named coat in
school for break/lunch times.
Christmas dinner - Thurs 17th Dec
You should have received a letter
giving you specific detail about
the Christmas dinner.
Christingle
Year 5 & 6 have been busy making Christingles
ready for today. The Christingle service was
held this afternoon, led by Rev Averil Lauckner
Nativity – Reception and KS1
Dates: Tues 15th & Wed 16th Dec
Time: 2:15pm to 3.00pm
Please go to the school office if you would like
a ticket.
Carol concert – KS2
Date: Tues 15th & Thurs
17th Dec
Time: 9.15am to 10.15am
Please go to the school office if you would like
a ticket.
Every day counts
Our whole school attendance
currently stands at 94.2%.
Great news – our attendance is
creeping back up again. Don’t
let it tail off in the last couple
of weeks of term.
PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DAY OF TERM IS
FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER. CHILDREN GO HOME
EARLY.
Dates for your diary
Autumn Term (2015):
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Mon 7th Sept ’15 – Fri 18th Dec (term time)
Tues 15th & Wed 16th Dec - Nativity
Wed 16th Dec – Panto at Campus West
Thur 17th Dec – KS2 Carol Concert, Christmas
dinner
Spring Term (2016):
 Mon 4th Jan – Staff Development Day (no ch’n)
 Tues 5th Jan – Fri 11th Feb (term time)
 Mon 15th – Fri 19th Feb (half term holiday)
 Mon 22nd Feb - Fri 1st April (term time)
 Fri 25th March – Mon 28th March (Easter
weekend) – no school
Summer Term (2016):
 Mon 18th April – Staff Development Day (no ch’n)
 Tues 19th April – Fri 27th May (term time)
 Mon 30th May – Fri 3rd June (half term holiday)
 Mon 6th June – 22nd July (term time)
Every day counts!
At school every day and on time – well done!
Ash – Denzel, Cassia, Scarlet, Sophia, Troy, Jason, Bella.
Alexis, Summer, Elliot, Sanjeev, Ella-May, Nicole, Charlie,
Jake, Kiera & Ethan.
Oak – Skye, Brennan, Kara, Shania, Lilly, Oliver, Olivia,
Jonathan, Bella, Nathan, Sarah, Brooke-Leigh, Shashish &
Ralphie.
Hawthorn – Ruby, Kian, Hakeem, Charly, Ryan, Lexie,
Aaron, Henry, Kellie, Jacob, Shona, Elena, Connor,
Krzysztof, Ethan, Jessica, Jada-Faye, Courtney, Dora, Joey
& Matthew.
Hazel – Rhys, Ned, Daegan, Caiden, Harry, Phoebe,
Tahmid, Amber, Katie L H, Katie J H, Alfie, Myley-Rose,
Andreas, Tyreese, Jamal, Zak, Nathan Ted & Charlene.
Rowan – Jean, Isaac, Bailey, Kimberley, Joshua, LilyAngel, Alex, Katie, Nicole, Ashley, Tyrell, Ellie N,
Athanasios, Andrea, Poppy-Lilly, Chanelle, Cheyenne,
Srna, James Sophia & Ellie Z.
Sycamore – Luke, Joshua, Owen, Alex, Hayley, Krystal,
Callum, Mary, George, Reece, Theodore, Hayden,
Dominika, Yasmin, Elouise, Charlie & Stefan.
Beech – Alfie, Yunus, Dillan, Charlotte, Brooke, Chloe,
Henry, Angela, Annabelle, Gabi, Annie N, Jim, Stella,
Tiernie-Jayne, Aisaac, Daniel, Kian, Maria, Troy, Daniel St,
Lia, Abigail & Chloe Z.