Letters to Parents (Juniors)

NOVEMBER 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

A parent in our school is trying to support Children in Need by selling a book she has written entitled ‘Sammy Bromburger and the Imaginary Land of the Murps’. For every book she sells she will give 25p to Children in Need and £1 to St Giles School. The book costs £6 and children wishing to order it need to send their money and the order form to school by Friday 7 November.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

As part of your child’s termly topic on Judaism I have arranged an educational visit to a synagogue in Liverpool on Thursday 6 November for classes 5/6G and 5/6B. On the return journey the children will be taken to the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight.

The coach will leave school at 9.00 a.m. and return to school at approximately
3.15 p.m. The children will need a packed lunch for the day and we would ask that school uniform be worn for this visit. They will be accompanied by 4 adults.

To cover the cost of the visit we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £7.00. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Please return the reply slip below by Tuesday 4 November. A voluntary contribution would also be appreciated by this date.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Tuesday 4 November.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to the synagogue/Lady Lever Gallery

Child’s Name ………………………………………… Class

Signed ………………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child ………………………….


Choice of cheese, egg or tuna

OCTOBER 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE


Dear Parent/Guardian

Summer holidays seem to be a million miles away with the half term being very busy. Here are some of the highlights:-

• Reception children are taking part in a dental health project.

• Year 6 children took part in a Tri Golf World Record Challenge. The school now offers Tri Golf as an extra curricular activity.

• Upper Juniors work with Ms Vanessa Knox Moore in a drama class after school on a Wednesday.

• P.C. Jackson, police school liaison officer, spoke to Years 2/4/6 about anti-social behaviour.

• Children in Ms A.L. Jones’ class have been working on an environmental project in Erddig Park.

• Reception children have been taking part in a ‘People who help us’ project and have visited the Fire Station and had talks from the police and school nurse.

• Fun House Theatre performed ‘What the Dickens’.

• P.C. Jackson spoke about internet safety to staff and parents during a coffee evening.

• School football team have played four matches this half term and are undefeated.

• Infant Department held a Harvest Festival service.

• The Harvest charity fund raiser was for Barnardos and the children raised £755.50.

• Parents Evenings will be held on the following evenings in the Infant and Junior Departments –

Monday 10 November 5.30-7.50 p.m. - Infant and Junior Department

Tuesday 11 November 3.15-5.45 p.m. – Infant Department
3.30-6.00 p.m. – Junior Department

In order to help parents choose a convenient time and date for these meetings, appointment sheets for each class will be displayed in the indoor street in the Junior Department and in the Reception Atrium in the Infant Department during the week beginning Monday 3 November. You are invited to visit school at any time during these five days in order to select your own appointment/s and fill in the relevant form.

If you are unable to attend any of these parents evenings staff will be available during service times (9.10-9.40 a.m.) on 15,16 and 17 December.

SCHOOL CLOSES FOR HALF TERM ON FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER AND RE-OPENS ON MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

This year for our Harvest Festival Fundraiser the school is asking the children to raise money for Barnardo’s.

I forward an envelope with this letter explaining the Healthy Food Challenge.

We have asked children only to ask for sponsorship from people they know and not to wander the streets door knocking.

This is our main Charity Fundraiser of the year I do hope you can help in any small way.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

Our first year as a new Primary School has come to an end and at this time I think it is important to look back and remember some of the highlights:-

The new school year started with the official opening of St Giles School in the Parish Church attended by children, staff, parents, governors, LEA and Diocesan representatives.

In October the school hosted Mrs P Singh, Headteacher from our partnership school in Nepal. The Infant Department celebrated Harvest with a collective worship entitled Harvest around the World and the whole school joined in a Harvest Service led by class 3/4HB. Donations were given to St Johns Shelter. During this month the School Council visited the Mayor’s Parlour and also received the Healthy Schools Award for the third year.

During the first term the Reception children met with numerous people from the working world e.g. Fire Service and Police and Year 3/4 children visited Blist Hill Victorian Museum.

Christmas concerts from both departments were held in the Parish Church and the new year began with a pantomime.

During January/February Infant children worked with zoo animals, visited E-on Power Station, a café, St Giles Church and took part in Kerb Craft. Junior children attended a concert in the Parish Church and Infant and Junior children worked with a drama teacher.

St David’s day was celebrated in the Parish Church and World Maths and Book Day were enjoyed by everyone.

The Juniors took part in the Wrexham Science Festival and an entertainer spoke to the children about “Don’t Touch Tell”.

The choir ended the term with a concert.

The Summer Term has had numerous activities – Year 1 visited a Toy Exhibition, Year 4 took part in a Gardening Competition, Reception children visited Park Hall Farm, Year 2 went on a Wrexham History Walk, Years 5 & 6 visited Cardiff and Glan Llyn, Year 6 visited Dangerpoint, Years 3 & 4 visited Chester Zoo, Years 1 & 2 visited Erddig, all the Juniors visited Erddig Country Park and Year 1 visited Greenfield Valley Park.

In sport the netball team became District Champions and the football team won more games than they lost.

The school has extra curricular activities that cover Sport, Music, ICT, Art, Gardening, Eco Club, Books, Newspaper Clubs and many more.

As you can see our first year as a Primary School has been very busy and I thank everyone for their help and support.

To the children who are leaving we wish every success in the future. To parents who will no longer have children in the school thank you for your excellent support. It has been very much appreciated.

The Rector of the Parish Church, Canon Geoffrey Marshall, our Chair of Governors is also leaving. On behalf of everyone connected with St Giles I thank him for his contribution to the school and wish him well in the future.

I hope you all have a lovely holiday and look forward to seeing you all in September.

SCHOOL CLOSES ON FRIDAY 18 JULY AND RE-OPENS ON TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

You are all invited to the Leavers Service at 9.30 a.m. on Friday 18 July in the Parish Church. The service will consist of Year 2 children reviewing their time in the Infant Department and the Year 6 children telling us about their memories of St Giles and their hopes for the future.

All the children in the school will occupy the centre of the church so parents/guardians are asked to sit in the side aisles.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Thursday 3 July the children in 3/4J and 3/4HB are being taken to Chester Zoo as part of their topic on Living Things. The coach will leave school at 9.30 a.m. and return to school by 3.15 p.m. The children will need suitable casual clothing, including waterproof jacket, and a packed lunch for the day. They will be accompanied by 6 adults. The cost of the trip is £9.50.

If you wish your child to go please return the reply slip below by Tuesday 1 July. A voluntary contribution of £9.50 would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Tuesday 1 July.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER
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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Chester Zoo

Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………….

Signed …………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Wednesday 9 July the children in 6D are being taken to an interactive safety centre called Dangerpoint. During their visit they will take part in activities that demonstrate safety in the home, on the road and at a railway station. They may also visit Talacre beach (weather permitting) to have a picnic. The coach will leave school at 9.00 a.m. and return to school by 3.15 p.m. The children will need suitable casual clothing, including waterproof jacket, and a packed lunch for the day. They will be accompanied by 3 adults. The visit to the centre is free but there is a contribution of £5.00 towards the cost of the bus.

If you wish your child to go please return the reply slip below by Monday 7 July. A voluntary contribution of £5.00 would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Monday 7 July.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Dangerpoint

Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………….

Signed …………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Wednesday 2 July the children in 5/6G are being taken to an interactive safety centre called Dangerpoint. During their visit they will take part in activities that demonstrate safety in the home, on the road and at a railway station. They may also visit Talacre beach (weather permitting) to have a picnic. The coach will leave school at 9.00 a.m. and return to school by 3.15 p.m. The children will need suitable casual clothing, including waterproof jacket, and a packed lunch for the day. They will be accompanied by 3 adults. The visit to the centre is free but there is a contribution of £5.00 towards the cost of the bus.

If you wish your child to go please return the reply slip below by Monday 30 June. A voluntary contribution of £5.00 would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Monday 30 June.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Dangerpoint


Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………….

Signed …………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Friday 4 July the children in 5T are being taken to an interactive safety centre called Dangerpoint. During their visit they will take part in activities that demonstrate safety in the home, on the road and at a railway station. They may also visit Talacre beach (weather permitting) to have a picnic. The coach will leave school at 9.00 a.m. and return to school by 3.15 p.m. The children will need suitable casual clothing, including waterproof jacket, and a packed lunch for the day. They will be accompanied by 3 adults. The visit to the centre is free but there is a contribution of £5.00 towards the cost of the bus.

If you wish your child to go please return the reply slip below by Wednesday 2 July. A voluntary contribution of £5.00 would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Wednesday 2 July.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Dangerpoint


Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………….


Signed …………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg


SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Monday 30 June the children in 3/4B, 4NJ and the Resourced Provision are being taken to Chester Zoo as part of their topic on Living Things. The coach will leave school at 9.30 a.m. and return to school by 3.15 p.m. The children will need suitable casual clothing, including waterproof jacket, and a packed lunch for the day. They will be accompanied by 6 adults. The cost of the trip is £9.50.

If you wish your child to go please return the reply slip below by Thursday 26 June. A voluntary contribution of £9.50 would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Thursday 26 June.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER
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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Chester Zoo


Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………….


Signed …………………………………………… (parent/guardian)

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I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg

JUNE 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

NON-UNIFORM DAY– Once again it has been suggested that the school will hold a Non-Uniform Day on Thursday 26 June. Children who want to take part in this day will be expected to bring a full bottle of any description into school and this in turn will be used in a bottle stall at the Summer Fair on Saturday 28 June.

FUN DAY – On Saturday 28 June 2008 we are holding our annual Fun Day. The day will have numerous side-shows and stalls. We should be grateful for items to sell on the following stalls:-

BOOKS & TOYS WHITE ELEPHANT PLANT STALL

CAKES & GROCERIES TOMBOLA CHILDREN’S TOMBOLA

We also require Raffle Prizes and Prizes for other competitions please.

We shall be having a Football Five-a-Side Competition, Talent Show (entry forms available from school), a Bouncy Castles, Netball Game, Crazy Golf, Coconut Shy, Face Painting, Infant Tricycle Rides and many other side-shows but we desperately need helpers for the stalls – without your help we cannot make Fun Day a success. If you are able to help please return the reply slip below as soon as possible. The event will start at 11.00 a.m. and hot dogs, chips, sandwiches, tea and coffee will be on sale in the School Hall.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I am able to help on Fun Day 28 June


Child’s Name ………………………………………… Class ……………..


Signed ………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)

SCHOOL NOTICE 

Dear Parent/Guardian

The children in Years 3/4 will be carrying out a countryside study in Erddig Country Park on Monday 23 June.

Your child will need suitable footwear, waterproof clothing and a packed lunch for the day. The cost of the visit is £2.50. They will be accompanied by 6 adults.

If you wish your child to go, please return the reply slip below by Friday 20 June. A voluntary contribution would also be appreciated by this date. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

• Send money in a sealed envelope.
• Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.
• Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.80. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school by Friday 20 June.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER
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I do/do not wish my child to be taken on the visit to Erddig Country Park


Child’s Name …………………………………….. Class ……………..


Signed ……………………………………………. (Parent/guardian)


I would like to order a packed lunch for my child …………………………….

Choice of cheese, tuna or egg

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

On Monday 23 June the school nurse will be giving her annual talk to the girls and boys in Year 6 about growing up and the onset of puberty. If you wish your child to have the talk please return the reply slip below.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller

HEADTEACHER

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I do/do not wish my child to have the talk by the school nurse.


Child’s Name …………………………………… Class …………..


Signed ………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)

SCHOOL NOTICE

Below are some dates for your diaries which you may find useful. Further details will follow at a later date.

2 July 6G – Dangerpoint

3 July Years 3 & 4 – Chester Zoo

4 July Infants – Jamboree

4 July 5T – Dangerpoint

7/8/9 July Year 5 – Cardiff

8 July Evening Concert at Ysgol Clywedog - Choir

9 July 6D - Dangerpoint

10 July Transfer Day

11 July Sports Day – Juniors Sports - a.m., Infant Sports - p.m.

16 July Year 6 – Ysgol Clywedog – Water Safety Day

18 July Leavers Service – 9.30 a.m. – Parish Church

MAY 2008

ST GILES SCHOOL

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

NON SCHOOL UNIFORM DAY - In response to the national disasters in Burma and China the school will be holding a Non School Uniform Day on Friday 23 May. A voluntary contribution of 50p would enable the school to support the charities working in both regions.

DOGS ON SCHOOL YARD - It has come to my attention that quite a number of parents are bringing dogs on to the school yard (on one particular afternoon there were 6 dogs on the yard). In the interest of Health and Safety of everyone connected with St Giles I am requesting that parents who bring dogs to school wait outside the school boundaries when collecting their child.

I do hope you can support these requests.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

APRIL 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE

The children in 5T will be taken swimming at Ysgol Clywedog for ten sessions from 1 May to 10 July. To cover the cost of transport for the ten sessions I am asking for a voluntary contribution of £4.00. If your child cannot go swimming for any reason a note is required. If your child has to wear goggles a note from parents is also required.

Could you please return the reply slip below to the class teacher, along with £4.00, by 1 May.

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My child ………………………………………………… will be having swimming lessons and I enclose a voluntary contribution of £4.00.


Signed …………………………………….. (Parent/guardian)

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

Although the NUT day of industrial action falls during the Glan Llyn Trip this will not be affected and will take place as arranged.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE 

Dear Parent/Guardian

EASTER COMPETITION – This year we have decided to hold an Easter Design Competition throughout the school. It is hoped that the competition will attract entries from all age groups and parents are invited to encourage their children to work on their designs at home.

The competition is organised as follows:-

Infant Dept – Decorate a cardboard egg shape
Year 3 - Decorate an Easter Bonnet or Hat
Year 4 - Draw/paint an Easter animal e.g. bunny/chick
Year 5 - Design an Easter Card
Year 6 - Decorate an egg
(eggshell or hard-boiled egg presented in a creative manner)

Prizes – Each year group winner will receive an Easter egg.

All entries should be brought to school by Friday 14 March. They will be displayed in the Junior Indoor Street for everyone (including parents) to view from Monday 17 March and the winners will be announced on Wednesday 19 March.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

Thursday 6 March is World Book Day and to celebrate we will be transforming both the Infant and Junior libraries into “Reading Grottos”. Children will be given the opportunity to spend some time in there during World Book Day to share and enjoy their favourite book by torchlight. Therefore, we are asking that each child bring in their favourite book and a torch!

This year we will be encouraging all children to dress up as their favourite book character.

Thank you for your co-operation with World Book Day.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

FRENCH CLUB

This year there will be a new club for Year 5 pupils. The French club will be on Monday between 3.15 and 4.15. The club will be run by Miss Lauren Lewis.

If your child is interested in joining please could you return the form below.

A further letter will then inform you of the dates your child can attend.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I would like my child to join the French club


Child’s Name ………………………………………………. Class ……………..


Signed …………………………………………… (Parent/guardian)

SCHOOL NOTICE

The school will be celebrating St David’s Day with a service in the Parish Church at 10.30 a.m. on Monday 3 March and parents, guardians and governors are welcome to attend.

Children are invited to dress up in their Welsh national costume or if they belong to any association e.g. cubs, scouts, brownies, guides etc they can wear their uniform. They are also invited to wear a leek or daffodil. The school will be selling Marie Curie daffodils this week.

Can anyone wishing to attend the service sit in the side aisles of the Parish Church as the centre aisle seats will be used by the school children.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

The children in Year 5 will be taking part in a Maths Trail Challenge at the Racecourse Ground Wrexham F.C. on Friday 14 March.

As well as having a tour of the ground the children will be set Maths Challenges as they follow a trail.

If you wish your child to be involved the cost is £3.00 per child.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER
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I do/do not wish my child to be involved in the Maths Trail Challenge


Child’s Name ………………………………………………. Class …………………


Signed ……………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

EASTER BINGO – The school has decided to hold an Easter Bingo on Tuesday 11 March in the school at 7.00 p.m. We are asking for donations of gifts to the value of approximately £2 for a line and approximately £5 for a house. May we suggest prizes such as bottles of wine, Easter eggs, gift vouchers. Any other prizes will be gratefully received and we will also need raffle prizes for the evening.

We plan to serve refreshments and we need parents to help with the evening. If you are able to do so please return the reply slip.

Yours sincerely
P A Miller
HEADTEACHER

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I am able to help during the Prize Bingo Evening


Child’s Name …………………………………….. Class …………………


Signed ……………………………………………. (Parent/Guardian) 

FEBRUARY 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

The half term holidays are upon us and it seems as if we have hardly been back in school.

Here are some of the school highlights.

• Seasonal pantomime for Infants and Juniors.

• Year 6 have worked on a local history project about Iron and Steel making in Bersham and Brymbo.

• Reception and Year 4 children have had fire safety talks.

• Years 5 & 6 attended a musical concert and workshop in the Parish Church.

• Infant children had a workshop with animals from the zoo.

• Year 6 Homework Club continues once a week.

• 30 children and most staff attended the Plough Sunday Service. Children danced, sang and read during the service. I was very grateful for everyone’s support.

• Years 3 & 4 worked with a representative of the RSPCA.

• All children in the Infants and Juniors worked with an actress who led the children in drama workshops and storytelling. • The netball team continue to be undefeated but the football team has had less success losing 2 games. • Year 2 children visited E-on electric centre.

• P.C. Davies worked with Years 2, 4 and 6 on drug awareness.

• The Governing Body now have 3 parent governors. Mrs Redfern Jones (daughter Carys) has been nominated and elected. There is one more vacancy.

SCHOOL CLOSES FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY AT 3.15 P.M. AND RE-OPENS MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY AT 9.00 A.M.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller HEADTEACHER

JANUARY 2008

SCHOOL NOTICE

Dear Parent/Guardian

CHILDREN’S SAFETY – It is advisable that children arrive in school no earlier than 8.45 a.m. If they do the school cannot accept responsibility for their safety. Children and parents should enter the school grounds through the gate by the Co-op Store.

LATENESS - A number of children are late for the start of the school day on numerous occasions during the term. May I ask you to ensure that your child arrives in school for a 9.00 a.m. start. Please help us to promote punctuality as persistent lateness is a poor habit and disrupts the education of the child.

PARKING – Can I remind all parents, in the interest of safety, that they cannot park their cars on school premises. The car park is for staff cars, visitors to the school and parents with disabled children.

ABSENCES – A note, phone call or personal visit to explain a child’s absence is always required. Children must be met from school by an adult if they are to go out of school for a dental/hospital appointment. If your child is to be taken home by a friend or neighbour do let us know. A child may be excused school for holidays if the parent’s holiday cannot be otherwise arranged. The maximum period for such absences is two weeks in any one school year.

JEWELLERY – For safety reasons children with pierced ears must wear studs, not earrings that hang in any way.

SCHOOL BOOKS – Over the past few years school books have been going home on a regular basis. For this system to continue we are asking parents to look at home to see if there are any books belonging to St Giles School and return them.

PARENT GOVERNORS – Mrs Wood (daughter Gemma Class 4NJ) and Mrs Hayes (daughter Jessica Class 3/4B) have been elected as Parent Governors to the school’s new Governing Body. There are two more vacancies for parents. If anyone is interested please contact the school.

CHURCH SERVICE – ST GILES PARISH CHURCH – The Rector of the Parish Church has invited the school to take part in the Service at 11.00 a.m. at the Parish Church on Sunday 27 January. Children from both the Infant and Junior Departments will be contributing to the service e.g. Infant song and Junior dance etc. (the dance group working with Ms E Davies have been asked to take part). If you and your child are able to support this event please return the reply slip below.

Yours sincerely

P A Miller HEADTEACHER

 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. We are able to attend the service on Sunday 27 January Child’s Name ………………………………………………. Class ……………… Signed ……………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)

November 2007

CHRISTMAS DATES

Dear Parent/Guardian

You may be interested in the following events that will be happening in school between now and the end of term.

• Monday 19 November – Meeting to discuss Christmas Fair – if you are interested in helping please see Mr Goodchild at 3.15 p.m. in the Junior Department

• Friday 23 November – Training Day – School Closed

• Book Fair 26-30 November (Junior Department)

• Tuesday 27 November – Christmas Bingo for parents, staff and friends of St Giles. Children must be accompanied by an adult (doors open 7.00 p.m.)

• Friday 7 December – Christmas Fair 6.30 p.m. (held in Junior Department)

• Tuesday 11 December – Junior Department Christmas Concert 6.30 p.m. at Parish Church

• Thursday 13 December – Christmas Entertainer for children (a.m.)

• Friday 14 December – Infant Department Christmas Concert 2.00 p.m. at Parish Church

• Tuesday 18 December – Children Christmas Dinner

• Tuesday 18 December – Year 6 + Staff/Parents Carol Singing around OAP’s residential homes 6.30 p.m.

• Wednesday 19 December – Junior Disco – Years 3 & 4 – 2.00-3.00 p.m. Years 5 & 6 – 3.00-4.00 p.m.

• Wednesday 19 December – Infant Party

• Thursday 20 December – Junior Party

Yours sincerely

P A Miller HEADTEACHER.

IRONBRIDGE

Dear Parent/Guardian

As part of the History Scheme of Work Years 3 and 4 have been learning about the life of Victorians. To enhance their understanding of this topic we will be taking them on an educational visit to Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Telford.

At Blists Hill Victorian Town the children will gain a real understanding of what life was like in the late Victorian period by exploring numerous exhibits. One of the exhibits is an opportunity to change their spending money into shillings and pence and spend it around the village. Should you wish your child to share in this fun opportunity please put £2 only in a separate envelope to the cost of the trip (more spending money can be taken along).

The bus will leave school at 9.15 a.m. on Tuesday 27 November and return at around 4.00 p.m. The children will need a packed lunch, sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothes.

To cover the cost of the visit we are asking for a voluntary contribution of £8.00. I do hope that parents are willing to make this contribution in order that the visit can take place. This educational visit is also being subsidised by school funds.

Could all educational visit money be sent to school as follows:-

     • Send money in a sealed envelope.

     • Put the total amount on the envelope and label the visit.

     • Put your child’s name and class on the envelope.

Please return the reply slip below by Thursday 22 November. A voluntary contribution would also be appreciated by this date.

Packed lunches are available from school at a cost of £1.70. If you wish your child to have one please complete the slip below and return to school