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Fri 26 May 2017 Mr Rose

What a glorious week we have had with both the weather and all the exciting things happening in school. It was lovely to see all the children participating in sports day with many of you cheering them on. (Photographs in Special Events section of the website).

Today the children have run around our school field to raise money for Cancer Research as part of Race For Life.

Remember next week is half term, and we return on Monday 5th June.

We will be focusing next term on punctuality to ensure all children arrive in school and on time before registration. Remember every day counts in your child's education.

PTA

The Summer Carnival is fast approaching. Tickets for the circus are flying out. If you haven't got yours yet remember you can pay by PayPal. It's only £5 each and that includes entrance into the Summer Carnival.

We are looking for helpers on the morning of Saturday 24th June to set up gazebos. To offer your assistance you can contact the PTA by email PTA@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk or by phone on 07907294223

TRIPS

Can you please ensure that all trip replies and payments are returned promptly by the requested dates.

9th June - Yr1 Cherry Green Trees Camp

20th June - Yr3 Celtic Harmony

21st June - Yr4 Verulamium Museum

21st June - Yr5 Nicolas Breakspear

28th June - Yr1 & Yr2 Paradise Park

DINNER MONEY

We want to take the opportunity to thank all the parents who keep an eye on their child's dinner account and keep up to date with payments. It really helps to reduce the administration in the office and allows the transfer of funds to Hertfordshire Catering to take place without the school having to subsidise. There are 7 weeks till the summer holidays (and one inset day) so if your child has a meal each day the cost for the next half term will be £78.20.

Have a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you on 5th June.

Head's Blog

Fri 19 May 2017 Mrs Clark

Over the last two weeks we have enjoyed the EYFS assemblies, where our youngest children confidently sang songs and gave us fascinating information about sharks and caterpillars. The picture tells story of Jack and the Beanstalk, combining pictures (can you spot the golden harp and coins?) and words. The children can retell this classic tale with expression and enthusiasm. Throughout the school, talk is essential to all our learning including writing. Year 1 excitedly explained their maths and I know from parents that Year 2’s watches have lead to plenty of discussions about time, and they are all now excellent time-keepers! Recently Year 3 have been learning about the Stone Age; there were some excellent discussions about how to construct shelters and the benefits of using particular materials - their advice included the perceptive, ‘Stone beds are definitely not very comfortable’. Earlier this week Year 5 and 6 were debating why Sir Francis Drake could be considered a pirate, it was lively and well-informed. Below is an example of a piece of Year 4 writing, it is easy to hear the author’s voice and shows how ‘writing floats on a sea of talk’. This evening our PGL adventurers will return and have plenty to talk about! Enjoy listening to our fantastic children ……

Next Week

Wednesday

Sports Day

Thursday

Class and Team Photographs

Friday

Yr1 Assembly 9am

Race for Life

PTA

Thanks to everyone who came along to the pamper evening last week – it was a lovely, relaxing event and raised more than £250! Well done to all those who helped out.

Summer Carnival only 4 weeks away!!! Circus tickets are selling fast - there are a limited number available for each of the two performances and these are being allocated on a first come first served basis (pay on gateway, PayPal, cash or cheque). Volunteers to help at the carnival are now needed...please contact Natalie on PTA@colneyheath.herts.sch.

Please remember that PTA events benefit ALL children at the school and can only run successfully if enough parents volunteer to help

Finally...Congratulations to the May 200 Club Winners!!

⭐️ 51 - John Willbourne ⭐️

⭐️ 29 - Jim King ⭐️

⭐️ 147 - Bev King ⭐️

Head's Blog

Fri 12 May 2017 Mr Rose

A recent poll for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) found that parents are often too busy to spend quality time with their children. 42% were worried that social media was taking their children away from quality family time when they were at home. What do they mean by quality time?

It's just doing a few family things together: sit around a table and have dinner, go out together (a walk or shopping), have a time when no one has their phones, cook a meal together, curl up on the sofa and read a book. It's just about having time to talk, share things, laugh and have eye contact.

These are not things that take up lots of time or to feel guilty about.

Next Week

PGL trip leave

Tuesday

PTA Meeting 7.30pm

Yr4 and Yr3 to Oaklands College

Friday

Reception Class Assembly 9.05am

Yr5/6 London Trip

PGL trip return

⭐️⭐️ PTA ⭐️⭐️
Pamper Evening tonight!! Please come along for a relaxing evening, complimentary entry into the raffle and a glass of wine, and perhaps a last minute treatment (even if you haven't booked).

Countdown to the Carnival has begun!!! Circus tickets now available for both shows (pay on gateway, PayPal or with cash) and helpers for the events now needed...please contact Natalie on PTA@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk.

PTA meeting next Tuesday at 7:30pm - please come along to join us!

And don't forget to make sure you renew your 200 club membership as soon as possible - easy to pay on gateway!

Thank You

A huge thank you to those Yr5/6 football parents who helped with refreshments at the football tournaments.

It raised over £460 profit.

Head's Blog

Fri 05 May 2017 Mr Rose

As the weather begins to improve the children have been able to enjoy our field at playtimes, for football tournaments, Den Building, PE lessons and the Athletic Club. Over the coming months the field will be getting busier and busier with Sports Day, Race for Life, Summer Carnival and the Arts Festival. It is lovely to see the children being able to use such a wonderful space.

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Next Week

Yr6 SATS Week

Friday

Nursery Class Assembly 9.05am

Non-Uniform Day - Please bring in bottles for the Summer Carnival

PTA News

Thanks to the money raised at the Spring Fair the junior playground has another table tennis table.

Remember to buy your circus tickets, only £5 for our Summer Carnival on the 24th June. There are only two performances and tickets are being sold across St Albans.