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Newsletter July 2010
Dear Parents
I cannot believe that we are almost at the Summer holidays and it is time once again sadly to bid farewell to our Year 2 children. The comforting element is that I know that just as we never forget our pupils, they also never forget us. Indeed it was very pleasing to see so many former pupils helping out at the Fun Day, which raised an excellent £735. Well done to everyone, parishioners, parents, grandparents and youngsters alike for such a magnificent effort. Through matched funding we will be receiving a further £500 from Barclay’s Bank. The amount for the adventure trail sponsor which was completed by all pupils last Friday morning is still unknown as sponsor money will be coming in throughout the week but it would be our best effort ever if we were able to reach £1500 total through the three sources. This money is going to buy new equipment etc., for the classes after our building project has been completed—possibly as early as next May. This means that everyone will have something new to look forward to whether part of the project or not!
We are also saying farewell to Mrs Horan who is leaving us to go to university to do her teacher training. I wish her continued success in the future and thank her for many years of hard work she has done at St Teresa’s. Mrs Mentha will be taking her place as Year 1 teaching assistant from September and Miss Rimmer has been appointed as the new teaching assistant in Reception working alongside Mrs McEvilly and Mrs Parkola.
Mrs Orme and Mrs Gray will be moving to the Nursery class.
Well done for collecting over 15,395 Tesco vouchers. A magnificent effort by the school, parishioners and ex-pupils ; a wide range of eco equipment has been
ordered A variety of sports equipment is also coming from Sainsbury’s.
Finally, I wish you all a very happy holiday and look forward to seeing you all on 2nd September. Please remember Nursery starts on Tuesday 7th September.
Yours sincerely
A Gavin
ECO NEWS
Little Green Space
Latest Eco news from your School’s Eco Team
Biodiversity projects—This term we’re setting up a batbox and new bird table, making fat balls and a ladybird habitat. We’re making inverterbrate habitats and encouraging butterflies.
Purchasing policy—We have a new “Green” purchasing policy where we try and source recycled sustainable and fair trade products.
Communication—We’re hoping to purchase a new Community, & Parents noticeboard so we can share information and ideas.
Funding—We’re seeking funding for our projects
Competition– After half term we’ll be running a competition for the children to design our new Eco Code.
NURSERY
If you know anyone with a child who is three by 31st March 2011 please encourage them to get the name of their child down quickly. It is very important that the numbers in our Nursery are respectable.
Do look below for the picture of the Easter Bunny who visited the school.
Two photographs taken on first day of last term - 8th January 2010.
News has just been received that a major building project is to start next Summer at the school. A garden room is to be built at the front of the school which will enable the younger children to enjoy a larger indoor play space. This is great news as it will enable the school to look to the future with excitement.
Christmas play 2009
I thought you might enjoy some pictures of the children's Christmas party.
Mission Statement
The community of the school met last week to review and update our Mission Statement. Thanks to all those who contributed to the sessions. The following two statements were adopted as the mssion of the school.
Main Statement
With Christ at our heart, we grow, learn, laugh and love developing our potential whilst valuing and supporting the wider community.
Children’s version
With Jesus, we love, laugh and learn together.
SAFETY
The school works hard to keep your children safe and secure. If there is any area, within the school gates, that you feel needs improvement could you please bring it to my attention.
CHURCH/ SCHOOL LINKS
Please also realise that the school and parish are one community and therefore even if you are not Catholic or of any religious persuasion you are still welcome at any of the social occasions organised by the church e.g. quizzes (run on a Thursday evening once a month); dances; barbecues and also the Spooky Doo for children on 30th October. Do look in the windows around the school for posters.
ABSENCE
Can I remind you that we do need to know on the first day if your child is going to be absent. Please telephone the school by 9.30 am. If you are requesting permission for a holiday I do need the request in writing before the
absence. Please remember that the maximum number of days that can legally be granted is 10 working days. Any amount over is an unauthorised absence.
Policies
Safe guarding children
The school has recently done a comprehensive review of all its policies regarding the safe keeping of children including child protection; bullying etc., These are available on request at any time.
SEN
Could I remind parents that the school has a policy for SEN which is available to all on request. If you feel that you require more information on anything to do with special needs please do contact the school.
Race Relations Policy
The school has a Race Relations Policy. This is monitored by the Governors who assess its impact on the school. The policy is considered to be working well.
Religious Education
It is a legal obligation to inform parents that they have the right to request that their child is excluded from religious education lessons and acts of worship.
Sex Education and Relationships Policy
Parents might also like to know that the school has a sex education and relationships policy. The Governors have agreed that the school should teach only that required by the national curriculum.
The school has many policies including a Community Cohesion Policy and an Equality and Diversity Policy. If you wish to see any of the school’s policies please feel free to contact the office and we will print them off for a nominal charge.
St Teresa’s Travel Plan 2009/2010
We are currently in the process of producing a Travel Plan for the School.
St Teresa’s actively promotes more sustainable forms of travel through our School Travel Plan.
The objectives of the plan are to:
- Reduce the frequency and severity of child casualties involved in road traffic accidents
- Increase the health and fitness of pupils
- Increase the health and fitness of pupils
- Promote sustainable transport
- Equip pupils with road skills
- Address pupil and parent concerns relating to traffic and personal safety
- Reduce congestion in the vicinity of the school
Discounts
As part of the Plan we have negotiated a discount with Birkdale Cycles on Liverpool Road.
Members of our School Cycle Club can obtain 5% discount on bikes and 10% on accessories on production of a Membership card. These are available from the School Office.
Actions
We are raising awareness of alternative methods of travelling to school by:
- Regular Walk a Bit Wednesdays, where parents and children are encourage to park a little further away from the school.
2 A walking diary and toy for the children to take for walks in Year 1 and 2.
3 A walking club (commencing summer term09) which takes place on Thursdays during afternoon play.
For further information, please visit www.letstravelwise.org
For road safety please visit www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk
Rising to the Challenge
An illustrated history of St Teresa’s School
The school has had quite a varied history, at one time having three schools operating on the site at the same time with over 500 pupils! During the war years the pupils spent only half the day on site since it had to share the building with the evacuees from St Joan’s Bootle.
The booklet tells the story from 1869 to the present day and includes many photographs throughout. As well as parents it may be of interest to grand parents and even great-grandparents who attended the school in the past.
The cost of the book is £2.00. If you wish a copy please call into the office or fill in the form below.
Nursery
We are shortly looking ahead to next year’s Nursery. If you know anyone with a child who is three by 31st March 2011 please encourage them to get the name of their child down quickly. It is very important that the numbers in our Nursery are respectable.
Further Ofsted News
I am very happy to be able to advise you to look at the standards page of the website to see our last Ofsted report. It is now in a far shorter version than previous ones but I feel that it does reflect the spirit of the school. I would like to say that the school would not achieve what it does without the support of parents, volunteer workers and the local community, so thank you to you all.
SCHOOL LINK NUMBER
If you are ordering books through the magazine the link number you will need is: 5228257
Thank you for your support.
Additional Notes
Can I remind you that we do need to know on the first day if your child is going to be absent. Please telephone the school by 9.30 am. If you are requesting permission for a holiday I do need the request in writing before the absence. Please remember that the maximum number of days that can legally be granted is 10 working days. Any amount over is an unauthorised absence.
Not sure if your child would like hot dinners—- try them for a week and see! (Menu is on display in notice board.) Please remember to send in the correct dinner money in a named envelope on a Monday morning—-£7.75 per week. Thank you.
School Improvement Plan
These are the new key areas the school is adopting for the academic year 09/10.
- To embed RE Assessment
- To review the Mission Statement
- To review the Literacy and Numeracy curriculum
- To build a garden room and thereby create a new Foundation Stage Department
- Improving the exterior environment by building a stage for outdoor play
If you have any comments to make on the above, please feel free to contact me.
