LITTLE SUTTON C. OF E. (CON) PRIMARY SCHOOL Berwick Road, Little Sutton, CH66 4PP. Our school family fosters…. Christian values, provides opportunities, loves, respects and nurtures everyone School Telephone: 0151 338 2244 - Fax: 0151 348 1469 E-mail: [email protected] Website: littlesutton.cheshire.dbprimary.com Breakfast Club and After School Club: 0777 6454 141 E-mail: [email protected]

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER NO.7 WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER, 2016 INSET DAY – FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER ACHIEVERS OF THE WEEK Oak: Erin Townsend, Gabriella Sant Ash: Lexi Stowell, Grace Price Cherry: Callum Nicholson, Scarlett Thorn-Jones Sycamore: Seren Davies-Brice, Aeryn Marsden Holly: Joe Hughes, Calum Mullen Chestnut: Connor McCone, Eden Mermier Silver Birch: Molly Thompson, Faith Wilkinson SCHOOL PRAYER Almighty God, may our school by welcoming. May our school be encouraging. Let friendship grow here. Let learning fill our day. Give us strength to do our best., Give us the hope to carry on. Lord make this school your home too. Amen. Football Running Club Netball

Y5 and Y6 (girls and boys) Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6 (girls and boys) Y4, Y5, Y6 (girls and boys)

Mr. R. Pyatt

Monday

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Mr. M. Stocker-Jones Mrs. J. Richards Miss A. Williams

Tuesday

3:15 – 4:20 p.m.

Wednesday

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS 7TH, 8TH, 9TH NOVEMBER Letters were sent home on Monday 17th October. Please return your completed appointment slip to school by Monday 24th October – thank you. 2016 – 2017 FOLSS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

At the recent FOLSS AGM the following officers were elected:Chairman - Chris Marsden - [email protected] Vice-Chairman - Melissa Rowson Treasurer - Sharon Booth Secretary - Lisa Willcocks If you have any suggestions or offers of help you can contact FOLSS via their e-mail: [email protected] .

UNIFORM SALE OF EXISTING STOCK FOLSS are now using a different uniform supplier. All existing limited stock held in school is available to purchase at the following reduced prices using the same Uniform Order sheet and submitting with payment:Sweatshirts and Cardigans: £5.00 each Polo shirts: £4.00 Polar Fleece jackets: £7.00 Showerproof jackets:£10.00 Heavy duty book bags: £4.00 P.E. bags: £3.00 P.E. shorts and T-shirts: £3.00 each Ski hats: 50p CAULIFLOWER CHRISTMAS CARDS – FOLSS FUND-RAISING The children will shortly begin designing their Christmas cards. Orders must be received in school no later than Monday 14th November – further details to follow. BABY NEWS We are happy to announce Mrs. Humphreys is expecting her second child in Spring 2017. Congratulations! Y6 EASTHAM VILLAGE TRIP – THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER Details were sent out this week. Please return your completed permission slip to school by Wednesday 26th October. Thank you.

REMEMBRANCE PARADE - SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER, 2016 Each year our school takes part in the Remembrance Parade which leaves the Royal British Legion, Little Sutton, at 1:30 p.m. to the Cenotaph outside St. Paul’s Church where we present a wreath with other community organisations. This is followed by a Service held at the Church.

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Please join us as we show our respect for those who have given their lives in past and current conflicts. We look forward to seeing you there. Remembrance poppies will shortly be available from school – donations – along with the following items (suggested donation price shown): Friendship bracelets £1, Flexi rulers £1, Wristbands 50p, Hair clips 50, Pencils 50p, Erasers 50p, Reflective tags 50p.

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE DATES Please see Dates for your Diary below showing Christmas performance dates – further information to follow. CROSS COUNTRY EVENT AT WOODFALL SCHOOL Last Saturday was the first event of our Cross Country season. Our 14 runners ran brilliantly and we are incredibly proud of them all! A particular mention goes to Macy Brett who ran a fantastic race finishing in 4th place. Please could all running vests be returned to Mrs. A. Thomas – there are still a few missing – thank you. The next inter-schools event will be held at Willaston Primary School Saturday 19th November. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. with your child for a prompt 10:00 a.m. start. Children must wear appropriate running attire and shoes/trainers -spikes/football boots are not permitted. A school cross country vest will be handed out to each child on the day. Dates of future events: Saturday 3rd December Elton Primary School Saturday 21st January St. Bernard’s Primary School, Ellesmere Port Saturday 4th February Woodlands Primary School, Ellesmere Port Saturday 18th March Little Sutton Primary School Saturday 22nd April - Final Our Lady's Primary School, Ellesmere Port Parents/carers must accompany and stay with their child on the day. Mrs. A. Thomas and Mrs. Richards will be present to assist our school team and hand out vests etc. TERM DATES Please note that Autumn term finishes on Friday 23rd December. This year school will officially close at 1:30 p.m. on that day and there will be no After School Club – thank you.

OUR NEW PARENTS/CARERS AND GRANDPARENTS INVITED TO LUNCH On Wednesday it was lovely to see so many of our new parents/carers/grandparents who joined pupils in Oak Class for lunch. We hope you enjoyed time spent in school and sampling the lunch prepared by Mrs. Jan Hamer, Cook. HOLLY CLASS VISIT TO CHESTER CATHEDRAL Last Friday, 14th October, Holly Class took part in a Pilgrim Day at Chester Cathedral. The children took part in many activities throughout the day and learnt a lot. They enjoyed a tour of the Cathedral and discovered why pilgrims made that important journey to Chester and what life was like for the monks - they even got to dress like one too! There were many interesting workshops taking place during the visit. They included, bell ringing, sugar craft, calligraphy, falconry, book making and letter art. The highlight of the day was listening to the Cathedral organ and learning about how such powerful sounds are created. The day ended with a special service and prayers and Holly Class was presented with a certificate and a candle which is now in the entrance to our school. Y6 TRANSFERS TO HIGH SCHOOL The deadline date for on-line Secondary education applications 2017 is 31st October, 2016. Failure to submit an application by this date may result in your child being disadvantaged. ADMISSION TO A CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL Those wishing to consider a C. of E. High school need to have a worshipping connection with St. Paul’s Church. Every second Sunday of the month an All Age service is held at 10:30 a.m. You are especially welcome to join us at this or any other service – Rev. K. Howard. SIBLINGS STARTING SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2017 If you have a child born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013, from September 2016 you need to apply for a school place before 15th January 2017. You can either apply online at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/admissions or telephone 0300 123 7039 to request a ‘Starting School 2017-18’ booklet which contains an application form. BEHAVIOUR POLICIES We are currently reviewing Behaviour policies throughout the school and it is important to us that parents/carers are informed of behaviour strategies and sanctions in place. It is vital that pupils, parents and teachers are working together to ensure that our school continues to be a happy and safe environment for all. Teachers will be talking to the children about behaviour, expectations and classroom rules this week and pupils will be given the opportunity to discuss why it is important that these rules are agreed and in place at the start of this new academic year. The children will be informed that good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning will be recognised and rewarded in a number of ways, including a privilege; an extra playtime at the end of the day on a Friday. If a pupil’s behaviour results in an incident they will lose their privilege playtime and will be given a letter to take home informing parents/carers of this. The letter, when signed, must be returned to the class teacher the following week. Mrs. C. Randa FOUNDATION STAGE AND YEAR 1 – PUPIL PREMIUM FUNDING FS, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to receive a school meal free of charge (Universal Free School Meal). Before the introduction of UFSM, families eligible to apply for a free school meal were required to complete an application form. We still require such applications to be made in order for school to receive Pupil Premium funding. This is extra funding provided to school to spend on resources such as one-to-one tutoring, music lessons, extra-curricular clubs and school trips. For 2016/2017 this amount is £1,300 per pupil. Any child is entitled to a free school meal if their family receives any of the following listed below, therefore, an application form (available from the General Office) must be completed:-

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Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit – provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190.00

COLLECTING CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL Vehicles collecting children from school must not enter the Staff Car Park and drive up to the front door entrance. In doing so, the only way vehicles can vacate the Staff Car Park is by reversing back onto the public highway which is dangerous during the end of the day – thank you. NUT ALLERGIES We currently have children in school with diagnosed nut allergies. We request, therefore, parents/carers avoid providing snacks and packed lunches containing any nuts, including peanut butter and Nutella etc. We greatly appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.

MID-MORNING SNACKS We follow the Cheshire West and Chester healthy eating programme and encourage our children to choose a healthier option for their mid-morning snack. Please try to avoid or limit the amount of chocolate/crisps and help us to encourage healthier choices. Please visit www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk/howparentscan help and www.bearnibbles.co.uk .

PARKING FOR BREAKFAST CLUB Could we please request parents/carers not to park in the staff car park when bringing children to Breakfast Club and school as spaces for staff are limited - staff arriving at the same time are unable to park their vehicles. Could we also remind parents/carers to be mindful of our neighbours when parking near school – thank you. CHICKEN POX OR MEASLES Please inform school immediately if there are any cases of Chicken Pox or Measles – thank you. AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROVISION As our After School Club facility becomes more popular could we remind parents to contact the Club directly to make arrangements for their children to attend. Mrs. Graham is available for a short period at the end of Breakfast Club session, or she can be contacted by text/telephone on the Out of School Club mobile: 0777 6454 141. Thank you. REMINDERS   

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Please inform school as soon as possible on the day if there is a change to the usual person collecting your child from school – thank you. Contact Details: Please inform us immediately of any change of contact details, i.e., mobile/telephone numbers/change of address etc. The large gates at the children’s entrance open from 8:40 a.m. School staff only become responsible for the children from 8:50 a.m. each morning. Should parents wish to arrive earlier than this, then the children must be accompanied by their parent/carer in the yard. Once the side gate is opened by Mr. Bailey, the children will be able to come into school and will be met by their class teacher. Dental or medical appointments: Parents/carers are required to present an appointment card in advance of children being collected during the school day - thank you. Term time absence procedures: In the event that your child becomes ill and is unable to attend school, it is important that parents/carers telephone the school on the first day of absence and leave a message on the School Message Board giving the child’s name, class and reason for the absence (0151 338 2244, Option 1). Please keep school informed if the absence is likely to continue. Other reasons for absence: As you will be aware, Head teachers are no longer able to authorise absence for term time holidays. Please put any requests for absence in writing, including dates for returning to school, should you feel that there are exceptional circumstances to be considered. Punctuality: It is important that children arrive in time to start the day promptly as lessons begin immediately following the taking of the register. Time lost can result in children missing out on an important part of the day, which can be impossible to repeat. Children arriving after that time will be recorded as late and parents must sign children in at the main office. Children arriving after 9:30 a.m. without prior arrangement will be recorded as an unauthorised absence in the register.

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Pick up arrangements: Please inform you child’s class teacher, or telephone the school office if a different adult is going to pick up your child after school. This is also important for children attending the After School Club.

PACKED LUNCH If you wish your child to receive a Clever Cat packed lunch parents/carers must request this in writing stating the start date and the length of period this is for – no less than half a term. Without written consent all children requesting lunch will receive the meal as advertised – thank you. MDA LUNCHTIME AWARDS Bailey Mckie, Kitty Richards, Isobel Smith, Harry Willson School Meals – KS1: C1, C2, C3 – Free : KS2: C4, C5, C6, C7 – £2.20 a day OUT OF SCHOOL INFORMATION BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS – TERM TIME ONLY Breakfast Club: 7:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., and After School Club: 3:15 – 5:45 p.m. - run by Mrs. Donna Graham and assisted by Mrs. Nicky Blundell. For further information and registration Mrs. Graham on 0777 6454 141, or e-mail: [email protected]. Thank you ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Toddler Group - Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church Hall, Hooton. Sunday Club - (Sunday School) Sunday 10:20 – 11:20 All Age Service – Every second Sunday of the month – 10:30 a.m. Katze Kindergarten – Monday – Friday (term time only) 9:30– 12:30 - telephone 0780 5824 340. TOTAL GYMNASTICS -Academy classes nearby! There are lots of gymnastics academy classes in this region for pupils to enjoy. As a partner school, all children will receive 10% off their first booking with us if they quote CURRIC10 when booking! This offer is valid for new gymnasts in their first term with us. Classes are all 1 hour long, with the exception of the age 8+ classes which are 2 hours long. Contact EPSV, Total Fitness Chester or Chester University for details. HOOTON TENNIS CLUB – JUNIOR COACHING £5 Per session – payable on the day. All sessions are run by qualified LTA coaches. For more information please contact Arron Woodward, Mobile 0771 2257 414, or e-mail: [email protected]

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Y6 – Trip to Eastham Village – letter sent home – return permission slips by 26th October. Schools closes for Autumn half term – 3:15 p.m. INSET Day Deadline date for on-line applications to transfer to Secondary education - 2017 School re-opens – 8:55 a.m. Nick Williams, Wildlife Photographer – details to follow Academy Photography – Pupils and siblings – details to follow Cauliflower Christmas Card orders – deadline date for placing orders - FOLSS Y6 – Trip to Chester Zoo – details to follow Y5 – Trip to VUE Cinema, Cheshire Oaks – details sent home Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. Willaston Primary School Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. Elton Primary School Carol Singing – FOLSS – details to follow Y2 – Meet the Characters of Christmas – Little Sutton Methodist Church – details to follow KS1 dress rehearsal for Christmas Performance – a.m. Christmas Dinner – details to follow KS1 Christmas Performance (1/2) – 2:00 p.m. – details to follow KS1 Christmas Performance (2/2) – 2:00 p.m. – details to follow KS2 dress rehearsal for Christmas Performance – a.m. KS2 Christmas Performance (1/2) – 2:00 p.m. – details to follow KS2 Christmas Performance (2/2) – 2:00 p.m. – details to follow Schools closes for Christmas – 1:30 p.m. – no After School Club on this day

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School re-opens for the Spring term – 8:55 a.m. Y6 – URENCO Workshop – Inspiring Science visiting school Y3 – Burwardsley residential 9-10 January – details sent home Y4 – Burwardsley residential 10-11 January – details sent home Y4 – 10 Week Swimming Sessions commence – details to follow Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. St. Bernard’s Primary School Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. Woodlands Primary School School closes at 3:15 p.m. – Spring Half Term School re-opens – 8:55 a.m. Y2 – Foxhowl residential 6-7 March – details to follow Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. Little Sutton Primary School School closes at 3:15 p.m. School re-opens for the Summer Term – 8:55 a.m. Y5 – Conway Centre – AEMS residential – 18-21 April – details to follow Cross Country Running – 9:30 a.m. – Final – Our Lady’s Primary School School closes at 3:15 p.m. – Summer Half Term INSET Day School re-opens at 8:55 a.m. Y6 – Conway Centre residential – 7-9 June – details to follow School closes at 3:15 p.m. – Summer Break

HEALTHY SNACK MENU Snack money to be paid each day in a named purse, rather than paying for the whole week please. Carton of milk – 25p Slice of Toast – 20p Crumpet – 30p Orange or apple juice – 30p Half Bagel – 30p Bacon Butty Day:- 60p Thursday 24th November Half piece of Fruit – 15p Tea Cake – 40p

INSET DAY

MENU DINNER MONEY FOR THE WEEK MUST BE RECEIVED ON MONDAY MORNING. ANY CREDITS INCURRED WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THANK YOU. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Cheese and Spaghetti Roast Beef and Sweet and Sour Tomato Pizza Bolognese with Yorkshire Pudding Chicken with Rice with Potato Crusty Bread. with Roast and and Seasonal Wedges and Vegetable Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables. Quorn Seasonal Bolognese is Seasonal version of this dish Vegetables available Vegetables and is available Gravy. Quorn Roast Dinner is available. or or or or Jacket Potato with Jacket Potato with Jacket Potato with Jacket Potato with Cheese, Baked Cheese, Baked Cheese, Baked Cheese, Baked Beans or Tuna Beans or Tuna Beans or Tuna Beans or Tuna Mayo with Fresh Mayo with Fresh Mayo with Fresh Mayo with Fresh Salad Salad Salad Salad Rice Pudding with Pineapple Upside Hungarian Fresh Fruit Salad Jam Down Cake Chocolate Biscuit with a Fruit Wedge

Miss J. Pitchford, Head teacher