Newsletters

12.5.2023

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Well done Year 6

I am proud of all the children in the school – that’s no secret. I will pass on my gratitude and also admiration to Year 6 for their efforts, not just during their national test week, but indeed for the whole of their time in Year 6. There are so many clichés used around Year 6 SATS – they’re predictable. At the end of the day we do have to complete the National Tests – and as we do everything at St George’s we enter into the tests with determination, humour and compassionate – making the process just part natural life – nothing to fear, but an opportunity to shine – which they appear to have done. I also, in a very genuine way, want to thank the parents as well – all the children entered school on time and ready and raring to go! Thanks!

 

Nic Cook, current Head of School,  writes a regular safeguarding newsletter each month. Click here to be taken to the latest safeguarding newsletter, and click here to be taken to the safeguarding policy for children. 

04 May 2023
TA Vacancy
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children at St George’s with special educational needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition.
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08 May 2023
From the Church 8.5.2023
Dear friends,Here is the reflection for the Coronation: https://stgeorgechorley.co.uk/news/news_inner/256
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Sports days

Following the huge success of last year's sports day, and the kind generosity of Albany Academy, we will once again be hosting both sports days at Albany (although I must confess they don't know yet!)  It's great, and the kids loved it last year. 

Sports Days. PROVISIONAL DATES TBC next week

Weather permitting, and with permission from Albany our sports days will be held on 27th (Infants)  and 29th June for the Juniors, in the mornings, both starting at approx. 9.30am. over at Albany High School.

Children will meet at school as usual in the mornings. School staff will escort the children to Albany, where sports day will take its usual form.

All children should come to school ready in team colour polo if they have, if not a plain T shirt of the same colour, PE shorts and pumps or trainers. They can stay in this all day so no need for uniform.

If we are lucky enough to have the sun shining please make sure that your child has had sun cream applied before school and that they are wearing a hat/cap.

Come along and support us and join in the fun!

Alas, there will be no chairs available, so either bring a blanket, bring your own garden chairs, or sit on the grass banking over at Albany. Should you require any chairs from school pop over and Martin will sort you out, and please remember, toilets are far children’s use only. Should you need the loo, you’re going to have to pop to our school. Sorry.

Year 5 will hopefully be scampering to Albany the week before on a mini enterprise venture—cake baking! So bring loose change to purchase said cakes, and support year 5!

Once dates are confirmed Simon will put them on the WebCal for us. 

SUMMER FAIR ------------It’s that time of year again! 

A lot of work, a lot of fun and a lot of funds raised!

In the run up to the Summer Fair (Monday 3rd July) we have 3 non-uniform Fridays planned—16th, 23rd and 30th June. In return for the children coming in their own clothes we ask for contributions for the school fair.

For those of you new to the school, it runs like the Christmas Fair; we do not charge any money for the days, but ask if you would mind supplying us with bottles, clean re-useable, or new soft toys, books, games, chocolates, toiletries, or any prizes that can be used for the tombola stall. 

In the next newsletter, there will be details of how you can help both in the run up and on the evening itself.

The PTFA are great - to be honest I've worked with some wonderful PTFAs, including the current one. I remember fondly the 1st PTFA I worked with at St George's, very different to our current one, but equally lovely. Some members of our current PTFA will be looking at leaving us in the next 12 months or so, so I really would welcome a fresh, new group of people who are willing to work with school to lead the PTFA. You can bring your own ideas, your own skill set and do it your way.... there's no need to follow in the footsteps of the current PTFA. So, if you're interested in finding out more, then come and meet the current PTFA, and Nic Cook, AHT to have a chat. Nic is organising a PTFA social event for the 30th July, and will be in touch with more details. 

 

May I conclude with a gentle reminder to supervise your kids before 8.45am. I know one or two of you do use the MUGA, which is ok, but you must be supervised - children cannot use the MUGA in the morning without adult supervision. For those of you who do require morning care we do have breakfast club that is open from 7.45am. Staff take responsibility from 8.45am. 

Have another great long weekend folks.......  

11 May 2023
W.E. 12.5.2023
A calm, static, traditional week....
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If you find yourself bored over half term here’s a list to tick off…. And it doesn’t cost a penny! Tick them off return the list…. Leaves available…. No prizes! It’s just good fun!

Email, Facebook your pictures… whatever….. get them to us for the website! Good luck and enjoy! Let's cover the website with Half Term Fun.....

Get covered in paint/mud/chalk

Have a water fight – get drenched

Go swimming (safely and only when supervised) in a freezing cold pool or sea…. Stay in until you get used to it!

Be made to sit next to your enemy Stay there until you get used to it!

Laugh so much that drink comes out through your nose

Make and throw a paper plane – let me know how far it goes! Who can get the furthest? Allow yourself 3 different designs!

Do something you don’t want to do – do it, until you get used to it!

Invent something

Make a fool out of yourself/embarrass yourself more than once

Grow some flowers or vegetables

Have a pyjama day

Learn a new joke – tell it to me when we get back!

Discover your favourite author

Create an exploding volcano

Read a book in a weird place…..

Run around in the rain

Make a daisy chain

Throw a custard pie at your mum or dad…. And let them throw one back!

Giggle – a lot

Learn to fly a stunt kite on a beach.

Forgive someone's mistake - forgive them until you get used to it!

This post on facebook tickled me....

"Does anyone know the recipe for schools mild chilli beef tacos? xxxxx is obsessed with these and she's fussy at home with food and id love to recreate these! Thanks"