Mrs Swift's Office

LATENESS

The majority of children arrive at school on time for registration at 8.55am.  However, we have a small band of persistent latecomers.  Please support your child by ensuring they arrive before registration closes at 9.00am.  Most children who arrive late and have missed the first part of a lesson sometimes become quite upset.  Thank you for your co-operation.

(The Staff)

SAINSBURY’S & TESCO VOUCHERS

Once again we will be saving both Tesco and Sainsbury’s vouchers.  In the past we have used these vouchers to purchase extra equipment for PE, ICT, Art and Baking etc.  Please send your vouchers into school with your child.  The collection boxes are in the entrance hall.

(S Rooks)

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Rugby, Football and High Fives will resume for Y6, Y5 and Y4 on the following dates:

Monday 8^th March                 Rugby             3.15pm – 4.15pm.

Tuesday 9^th March                Football          3.15pm – 4.15pm.

Tuesday 16^th March              High Fives      3.15pm – 4.15pm.

(S Rooks)

BAG2SCHOOL

Thank you to everyone who supported our last collection in November.  I have just received a cheque for £336.00.  Our next collection is on Thursday 22^nd April 2010 at 11.15am.  Thanks again.

(J Donnellan)

BEDDING PLANT SALE

Your child will be bringing home a bedding plant order form today.  Please complete and return to school.  Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Friends of St Andrew’s’.  The delivery date this year is Thursday 13^th May 2010.  If anyone is able to help sorting out the orders on that day please let me know (07846 878836 or 01942 323880).  Many thanks.

(J Donnellan)

MR STOTT

A number of parents have asked about sending personal cards/gifts to Mr Stott.  If anyone has a card for Mr Stott, please pass it on to me before the Easter break and I will ensure he gets it.  Contact details as above.

(J Donnellan)

Many thanks

St Andrew’s Staff

WORLD BOOK DAY

World Book Day is on Thursday 4^th March.  On that day children can either come in their own clothes or come dressed as a character from a book.  We are also asking that they bring their favourite book from home (please make sure their name is in the book).

(S Rooks)

PE EQUIPMENT

Please make sure your child has shorts, T-shirt and pumps in school to enable them to fully participate in PE and dance lessons.

(S Rooks)

SPARE UNIFORM

We have a surplus of spare uniform all in good condition.  These clothes will be on display in the KS2 open area from 3.00pm on Wednesday 3^rd and Thursday 4^th of March.  A small donation to school funds would be appreciated.

(S Holmes)

COFFEE MORNING

There will be a coffee morning in the Parish Centre on Friday 5^th March, 10.00am to 12.00 noon.  All monies raised will go to Cancer Research.  Everyone is welcome.

MR STOTT

If anyone would still like to make a contribution towards a leaving gift for Mr Stott please send them to the school office no later than Monday 1^st March.  Many thanks.

(Mrs Massey)

Many thanks

St Andrew’s Staff

INTERNET USE

As you may be aware there has been a lot in the news this week about children using the internet.  Please be vigilant as some websites are really not suitable for children of this age group.  In school we have very strong filters to ensure safe access for children.

(S Rooks)

MR STOTT

We are now making a collection for a leaving gift for Mr Stott, who left us at the end of last term.  It you would like to make a contribution please send them to the school office by the 1^st March.  Many thanks.

(Mrs Massey)

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH PANTOMIME

St Andrew’s church congregation are putting on a pantomime during half term week in the school hall on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm. The pantomime is Goldilocks and the 3 bears.  Tickets are £4.00 for adults and £3.00 for children and will be on sale after both church services on Sunday morning and in school on Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1.30pm.

(The Panto Team)

HALF TERM – 15^th – 19^th FEBRUARY

As you know we are on half term break next week.  School will return on Monday 22^nd February 2010.

Many thanks.

St Andrew’s Staff

KS1 ENTRANCE

Please note the KS1 entrance accessed via First Avenue will re-open on Monday

8^th February.  Many thanks for your co-operation.

(Mrs Massey)

HATS FOR HAITI

Thank you for your generosity and kindness.  We collected £310.00 for the Haiti appeal.

(Mrs Rooks)

YOUNG GENERATIONS SUNDAY SLOT

Our next service will take place in church on Sunday 14^th February at 10.45am.  Our theme this month is ‘LOVE’ as it will be St Valentines Day.  Please come and join us.

(J Donnellan)

REMINDER

Don’t forget this Sunday, 7^th February is our CHRISTINGLE SERVICE in church at 10.30am.  This is a lovely service for both adults and children. 

The money raised will go to the Children’s Society who work with children in desperate need of help.  Please help us to shine a light in their darkness.

(J Donnellan)

Many thanks.

St Andrew’s Staff

ENTRANCE CLOSURE -  NO ACCESS FROM FIRST AVENUE!

The KS1 entrance accessed via First Avenue will be closed for repairs to the school steps as a result of ice damage on Tuesday 2^nd February.  Access to school will have to be via Mort Street until the work is complete (work may take a couple of days).  Many thanks for your co-operation.

(Mrs Massey)

FREE TRIP FOR FAMILIES TO LIVERPOOL MUSEUM DURING HALF TERM

The extended schools cluster is funding a free trip for families in this area on Tuesday 16^th February (no unaccompanied children – family groups only).  You may be eligible for free places if you fit the following criteria:

• Free school meals.
• English as a second language.
• Your child receives additional help in school.
• If your family has recently had a difficult time.

If you are interested please call into the office before Friday 5^th February for further information as places are very limited.

(Mrs Rooks)

HATS FOR HAITI DAY

Quite a number of children have asked about raising funds for the disaster in Haiti.  After consultation with the school council who suggested a number of ideas, it was decided to have a ‘Hats for Haiti Day’ in conjunction with non-uniform day.

This will take place on Wednesday 3^rd February.  Children may come in non-uniform wearing a hat.  We know many of our children are very creative and may want to make their own hats.  All contributions will be greatly appreciated and we thank you in advance for your generosity.

(Mrs Rooks)

Many thanks

St Andrew’s Staff

PTFA QUIZ

Due to unforeseen circumstances the PTFA quiz has had to be postponed.

(S Rooks)

 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

 Monday        -         Judo                       3.15pm-4.15pm

                              (Judo class is now full)

 Tuesday       -         Cheerleading           3.15pm-4.15pm

                              (Y1 – Y6)

Wednesday   -         Choir                      3.15pm-4.15pm

Thursday      -         Multi-skills               3.15pm-4.00pm

                              (Y2, Y3 & Y4)

Many thanks

St Andrew’s Staff

Thank you to everyone for their co-operation this week.  Hopefully we will be back to normal on Monday, so school uniform as usual please.

The staff, pupils and parents would like to say a big thank you to Mr Khan for clearing a path down Mort Street, making it safer for everyone to get to school.

(The Staff)

SIGNING OF SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION FORMS – RECEPTION INTAKE 2010

Rev Hurst will be available in church on Monday 18^th January at 6.30pm and Tuesday 19^th January at 3.30pm to sign supplementary forms for Reception intake applications 2010.  

CAN YOU HELP?

Do you have any old tights?  Any colour, size, denier, even those with holes would be most welcome.  The tights can be sent into school throughout 2010.  Kind regards.

(S Holmes)

 Many thanks.

St Andrew’s Staff

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The children have all thoroughly enjoyed their trips, parties and performances throughout all the end of term festivities.  Their behaviour has been, as usual, outstanding.  They are a credit to you, and to the school.

May I thank my team on behalf of the children for all their hard work this term, and yourselves for your continued support.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

(Mrs Massey)

FRIDAY 18^TH DECEMBER

Children are allowed to bring a toy to school tomorrow.  Please note it is not a non-uniform day and children will need to come in their school uniform.

(The Staff)

END OF TERM

School will finish at 1.00pm on Friday 18^th December.  Please make the necessary arrangements to collect your child at this earlier time.  We will return to school on Tuesday 5^th January 2010.

(The Staff)

MR STOTT

Following several months of absence from school due to ill health, Mr Stott has decided to leave St Andrew’s.  On behalf of everyone involved with St Andrew’s past and present, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Stott for his loyal service to our school and wish him well for the future.  Mr Stott has indicated that he would not wish his leaving to be a formal occasion.  Governors, Staff, Parents and pupils may therefore make a contribution to school next term after the Christmas break when a suitable and fitting gift will be purchased.

In order that the management structure of St Andrew’s continues effectively, Governors will be actively seeking a replacement for Mr Stott next term, but in the meantime Miss Taylor will continue in her role as acting deputy head.

(Neil Stothers, Chair of the Governing Body)

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS

We raised £280.00 from our Christmas collections during the KS1 and KS2 performances.  Your donations will be shared between the Diabetic Association and the Neo Natal unit at Wigan Infirmary.  Many thanks for your support.

(The Staff)

Merry Christmas from all the staff at St Andrew’s

END OF TERM

School will finish at 1.00pm on Friday 18^th December.  Please make the necessary arrangements to collect your child at this earlier time.  Children are allowed to bring a toy for that day.

(The Staff)

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Infant Party  -  Thursday 17^th December  – all KS1 come to school in their party clothes.

Donations of cakes or chocolate biscuits (Kit Kats, Penguins etc) will be gratefully received.

Bowling  -  Wednesday 16^th December – all KS2 children need to come in suitable clothing and trainers.  They also need a waterproof coat as we will be walking to the bowling alley.

(S Rooks)

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES

Just a reminder about the times.

 Key Stage 1  -  Monday 14^th December, 1.45pm

                         Tuesday 15^th December, 9.45am

 Key Stage 2  -  Monday 14^th December, 10.00am

                          Tuesday 15^th December, 1.30pm

Please may we ask parents bringing small children to leave their pushchairs and prams in the porch, or at the very back of church, as we need all the aisles to be free.

There will be a collection at the end of all the performances, both in church and school.  Please give generously.  Your donations will be shared between the Diabetic Association and the Neo Natal unit at Wigan Infirmary.

(The Staff)

 OUTSTANDING DINNER MONEY

Friday 18^th December will be the last date to send any outstanding dinner money owed up to the end of term.  After this date all arrears will be collected directly by the Local Authority.  Dinner money for after the holidays will be £7.40.  Many thanks.

(D Swift)

Many thanks

St Andrew’s Staff

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Key Stage 2 will again be having an outing to AMF Bowling on Wednesday 16^th December during school time   

• Y5 and Y6  -  morning
• Y4 and Y3  -  afternoon

On that day the children come in their own suitable clothes and trainers so that no-one need change into bowling shoes.  The children do not need to bring any money as the outing is being paid for by contributions from the PFFA and school.

 Key Stage 1 party is on Thursday 17^th December.  On that day the children will come in their party clothes.  The party is in the afternoon so the children will be having an early lunch.  Again school and the PTFA have provided the money for party food, prizes and games etc.

(S Rooks)

PTFA

The staff and members of the PTFA would like to thank Mr Paul Whittle for his generous donation of baby items which raised £100.00.  Mr Whittle has donated all the baby items which were left and this has been acquired by Chris Butler (one of the Girls Night Out stallholders) for a very generous sum.

(S Rooks)

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Would parents remind children to put surnames and classes on their envelopes when sending their Christmas cards.

(The Staff)

 Many thanks

 St Andrew’s Staff