Head’s news
School will be closed for half term next week. Please check your child’s indoor shoes and replace if necessary.
February Newsletter is now available on the website.
Remember to book Olympics Club for next half term. Details are on the website.
Year 2 had a visit from the fire service to talk about fire safety. On their web page you can see some photographs and information for you on keeping your house fire safe. (Free smoke alarms are available).
Coming next half term:
Reports for Years 1 to 6 Reception consultations Book Week Netball and Swimming Competitions Please do remember to visit your child’s class page on the website as there are many new entries.Now it is getting colder please ensure the children come to school with warm coats, hats and gloves. Remember to label them.
We have had a few cases of hair nits within the school. Could you please check your child and treat accordingly.
This month: 8th New equipment being installed into the junior playground thanks to funding by the PTA. 10th Pyjama Party in the afternoon organised by the school council to raise money for our chosen charity. £2 donation. 14th – 17th Half term 16th Apex Football Club 23rd Yr5/6 Indoor athletics 24th Coffee Morning incorporating the Phonic and Maths Games Libraries Our Yr4 Speed Stackers had a great morning today competing in the St Albans competition. The girls came 2nd overal and the boys came 5th. Oscar won two medals in the individual competitions coming second and third. Photographs are available on the Sports Page of the website. read more …
Public Consultations
There are some important consultations presently being undetaken. Please take the time to follow the links below to read and complete these. Your responses are important especially as they have a direct effect on Colney Heath and your children, both their health and education.
Incinerator or on a form on our website: Response to planning application to Incinerator Jan 2012
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Don’t forget our Coffee Morning next Friday. It will be chance to borrow maths or phonic games to play at home. We have a range of maths games for all year groups right up to Year 6.
We have been contacted by a child minder in the village who has spaces for drop off and pick up. Please contact the school office for details.
Remember to collect unwanted clothes, shoes, bedding, curtains, belts and handbags for our ‘Phil the Bag’ day on 29th March. A bag will be provided nearer the time.
The school council have organised a pyjama afternoon on Friday 10th February to raise money for our chosen charity. Details of the charity can be found on the School Council web page. They are asking children to bring a £2 donation which will include providing refreshments for everyone.
Remember “Swishing” – an event to de-clutter and refresh your wardrobe. This Saturday 7.30pm at Colney Heath School. All monies raised will go to supporting ‘Cancer Hair Care’ charity.
Finally there is a local campaign to raise money for a young 12 year old to get cancer treatment overseas. If you would like to donate and learn more about Bailey Sarwa please click on this link: http://www.bmycharity.com/BaileySarwaAppeal
Initial parent questionnaire outcomes
I have posted on the website some of the outcomes from the questionnaires . We were very pleased with the 50% return which is up considerably from last year. I will continue to keep you updated on any other outcomes from the information you kindly provided for us.
Lateness
The number of children arriving late has been increasing over the past few weeks. This is having an impact on their learning. Please ensure you get your children to school in plenty of time.
Coffee Mornings
We had our first Coffee Morning today and it was great to see many of you take the advantage of borrowing maths games. The next one has been organised for Friday 3rd February.
Phil The Bag Day
We have organised another ‘Phil the Bag’ day for you to bring unwanted clothing etc. This is a great way to recycle and make money for the school. (Last time it raised over £400) Details of what we will be collecting is provided on our website.
Half Term Holiday
VISTA and Apex have organised a number of activities for you this half term. There is a football club being run at our school on Thursday 16th February by Apex.
Apex Holiday Session
Final Holiday Feb 2012 FINAL
COFFEE MORNING
This term we will be having fortnightly coffee mornings (a suggestion from the Parent Forum). During these times you will have the opportunity to look through and borrow phonic and maths games. All are welcome including any pre-school children. I have put a list of dates onto the website and will remind you during the week using our new playground boards. (Another suggestion from the Parent Forum)
Next week we have our new schools partnership representatives coming in on Friday to explain what they can offer you. It will be a chance to meet Rachel Robin our new parent worker. Introduction to Vista – Primary Schools
Other News:
- You will begin to find Class Newsletters on the website. Please read them as they provide information about what your child will be doing this term.
- This is another reminder that the Staff Car Park is for staff only. There have been a growing number of incidents where parents have reversed back down the drive narrowing missing children.
- Please ensure your child has plimsolls in school as this helps keep the classrooms cleaner.
Happy New Year to you all. I would like to welcome all the new families who have joined us this year, especially into our Nursery.
It has been a very windy and cold start to the new term, so please remember to send the children to school in warm coats, gloves, hats and suitable shoes. This term we would like you to look out for a number of special events: Book Week Fun Run Netball Tournament Swimming Gala Football Tournaments There are still some places in the numerous clubs being run before and after school so please click here for details and application forms. Thanks to all those who completed our parent and equality surveys. It was the best response we have had for many years. We are looking at your comments in detail and with the governors will feedback the outcomes. In book bags today you should find a leaflet advertising for a new school crossing patrol. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact the number asap. (Heather Hill on 01992 556815)The holidays have arrived. May I take the opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year.
There is a newsletter on the website ready for you to read and lots of photographs.
Thanks to all of you who responded to our parent and equality survey. Over the next few weeks I will analysis your responses and will feed back a summary in the new year.
Please enjoy the website and look back on the wonderful term we have had.
Remember we start back on 4th January.
Unfortunately the Apex Holiday club will not go ahead due to a lack of numbers. They hoping to offer something similar for the Spring half term and the Easter holidays. Details to follow.
Wow what a busy week we have had.
Year 1 and 2 put on a fantastic performance of Prickly Hay, which was enjoyed by everyone who was lucky to see it. See class pages for photos.
The carol concert at St Mark’s Church this morning was lovely. It’s a great opportunity to get all the children together and share songs they have learnt over the past few weeks.
Christmas dinner was a great success.
Yr4 sang at the Over 60′s Christmas Dinner and as always brought the house down.
PTA. Our Craft Fair was highly successful with over £1,000 raised, which is up from last year. It was a lovely event and thanks goes to all of you who support this event. A special thanks goes to the committee who organised everything before, during and after the event. The children have given us a target of £5,000 to raise so we can purchase a number of structures for the junior playground. Next Week Monday (pm) School Council Talent Show Tuesday (pm) Pantomime for Reception to Yr6 – Jack and The Beanstalk – kindly paid for by the PTA Wednesday (am) Nursery and Reception Party (pm) Yr3 to Yr6 Party Thursday (am) Yr1/2 Carol Singing (pm) Yr1 and Yr2 Party Friday 1.30 pm finishFinally: CONGRATULATIONS to Miss Weston who has conditionally been selected to be an Olympic Torch Bearer. As you can imagine this is an amazing honour. To say she is very excited is an understatement.
Over the last two weeks of school the children have been involved in a number of different christmas activities.
Carol Concert
Christmas Dinner
