Headteacher’s Comments
This week in assemblies we have been talking about ‘Trying something new’. Below are details of some of the clubs that we offer at the school. Other clubs, especially run by outside agencies, will be sending leaflets home in the next couple of weeks. Please encourage your child to join a club; they may discover a talent for something they didn’t know they had.
Achievements
Well done to Fiona Kwao, Jack Tredgett (Miss Panagiotidou’s Class), Evie Giddy, Ellie Moring (Miss Hubbard’s Class), Ralfie Paris (Mr Davey’s Class), Robyn Kaminski, Kai Gibbs, Tyler Shepherd, (Mrs King’s Class), Charlie Pegrum (Miss O’Riordan’s Class), Sydie Peck, Rhys Brown, Charlie Williams, Archie Tuck, Stefan Radut, Emily Bates, Nicole Constantinou, Sophie Savery (Miss Biggs’s Class) Darren Ojuade, Archie Hemming, Samaya Kaleel (Miss Bektas’s Class) Jodie Grove and James Warner (Miss O’Riordan’s Class).
MacMillan Coffee Morning (25 September 2015) 8:00am to 10am
As part of MacMillan’s Largest Coffee Morning all proceeds from the Breakfast Bar will be donated to the charity. Following the Breakfast Bar, there will be cakes on sale and drinks available in the Infant Hall between 9am and 11am. Any cake donations would be greatly appreciated. Please hand into the school office on Thursday 24 September.
Inflatable Day (25 September 2015) 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Unfortunately Inflatable Day was cancelled in June due to lack of helpers. If you can spare an hour or two between 3:30pm and 6:00pm on Friday 25 September, please return the slip below.
Netball Club (Monday and Tuesday Evenings)
Mrs Rumens will be continuing to run the netball clubs this year and will be providing training for year 5 and 6 on a Monday after school and on a Tuesday after school for year 3 and 4. Matches for those who make the school team will be played throughout the year. There are a number of places still left for the two sessions.
King Harold talk (Monday 28 September)
During the afternoon of Monday 28 September 2015 Kim Thackray, the new headteacher of King Harold, will be in school speaking to Year 5 and Year 6 children. If you would like to come and meet her after school and have an informal chat, please come to the school office.
Year 6 Visit to King Harold (Thursday 1 October- 1:00- 3:15pm)
All the children in Year 6 will be spending the afternoon at King Harold on Thursday 1 October. They will be walked there by their class teachers and will return to school by 3:15pm. Please make sure your child has a coat with them.
Football Club (Wednesday and Thursday Evenings)
As of next week (21st September) Football club for year 3 and 4 will resume on a Wednesday after school with Coach Dan. The children will meet in the hall after school and will be finished around 4:15. This is limited to 16 places on a first come, first serve basis. Please put your child’s name down on the list held in the school office. Football for the Football Team will be on a Thursday evening for training and matches will be played throughout the year with Mr Waldron. Our first match against Whitebridge will be played on Wednesday 23rd September at Stade de Leverton!
Playleaders (Lunchtimes)
Next week children in year 6 will be invited to join the playleaders. They will be asked to complete an application form, detailing what they can bring to the role. Once short-listed, they will be trained to manage and plan activities and games for the lower years in the school and, later on in the term, help the infant school with their lunchtime activities. This is an important role that needs weekly commitment.
Star Club (Thursday Lunchtimes)
By the end of next week children will be invited to join our Star Club. This club is for our Gifted and Talented children and will aim to develop their independence and resilience. This will be done through tasks set each week. The club will meet weekly.
Times Table Club (Lunchtimes)
Times Table Club at lunch time is back on. Children are encouraged to come along to the Intervention Room and test their times table knowledge in order to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates. Also available during this club is the opportunity to visit the ICT suite where Times Table Trainer games will be available for children to practise and improve their speed. The timetable for this club is as follows:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Year 4 | Year 3 | Year 6 | Year 5 | Platinum |
The order of learning the times tables has changed to reflect the new curriculum.
The order is now: 2, 5, 10, 3, 4, 8, 11, 6, 9, 7 & 12.
Choir (Friday Lunchtimes)
Choir will start on Friday 25 September. Choir runs every Friday lunchtime at 12.40pm. This term is always an exciting one for Choir as we have lots of performances and Christmas events to work towards. All children are encouraged to attend; there is no audition and all singing abilities are welcome!
Gardening Club (Friday Lunchtimes)
Gardening club is on every Friday lunch time and everyone is welcome to come and join in, we shall be learning how to collect seeds from existing flowers and also collecting the fruits and vegetables, which Leverton children have grown from seeds. All of those that attend on a regular basis shall be rewarded with a gardening badge. Thank you to all those that helped out last term and hope that you re-join the gardening club this term.
Food Club (Friday 3:15-4:30pm)
Food Club will be starting on 2 October for 4 weeks. There are 10 places available and these are open to Miss Hubbard’s Class at the cost of £1.50 per week. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please send payment in an envelope to the school office with your child’s name on it. Every half term Food Club will be open to another class.
Dates for your diary
Friday 25 September MacMillan Coffee Morning Infant Hall (9-10am)
Friday 25 September PTA- Inflatable Day (3:30-6pm)
Wednesday 30 September Governors Personnel Meeting (6:30pm)
Wednesday 30 September Governors Finance and Premises Meeting (7:30pm)
Thursday 1 October Year 6 Visit to King Harold – 1:00- 3:15pm
Wednesday 14 October Year 4 Harvest Assembly (Parents welcome)
Friday 16th October Spelling Bee competition
Friday 23 October PTA- Halloween Disco (4:30pm Years 3/4 and 6:30pm Years 5/6)
Friday 23 October Break up from School
Saturday 31 October Year 7 application deadline
Tuesday 3 November Children return
Friday 6 November PTA- Fireworks Display
Tuesday 17 November Pupil Progress Meetings
Wednesday 18 November Full Governors Meeting (7:00pm)
Thursday 19 November Pupil Progress Meetings
Friday 20 November PTA- Leverton’s Got Talent
Friday 11th December Spelling Bee competition
Friday 18 December Break up from school
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Monday 4 January Children return
Wednesday 13 January Governors Curriculum Meeting (6:30pm)
Wednesday 20 January Governors Personnel Meeting (6:30pm)
Wednesday 20 January Governors Finance and Premises Meeting (7:30pm)
Friday 5th February Spelling Bee
Thursday 11 February PTA- Valentine’s Disco (4:30pm Years 3/4 and 6:30pm Years 5/6)
Thursday 11 February Break up from school
Friday 12 February INSET Day
Monday 22 February Children return
Wednesday 2 March Full Governors Meeting (7:30pm)
Friday 4 March PTA- Mother Day’s Gifts
Friday 18th March Spelling Bee
Thursday 24 March Break up from school
Monday 11 April Children return
Wednesday 20 April Governors Curriculum Meeting (6:30pm)
Wednesday 20 April Budget Setting Meeting (7:30pm)
Friday 22 April PTA- Quiz Night
Wednesday 27 April Governors Personnel Meeting (6:30pm)
Wednesday 27 April Governors Finance and Premises Meeting (7:30pm)
Friday 20th May Spelling Bee
Thursday 26 May PTA- Inflatable Day
Thursday 26 May Break up from school
Monday 6 June Children return
Friday 17 June PTA- Father’s Day Gifts
Wednesday 13 July Full Governors Meeting (7:00pm)
Friday 15th July Ultimate Spelling Bee competition
Wednesday 20 July Break up from school
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