MANOR FIELD INFANT AND NURSERY

SCHOOL NEWS LETTER 12TH NOVEMBER 2010

Birthday Assemblies
Parents are invited to join us for a birthday assembly on Friday 19 th November at 1.15pm for
all children who have birthdays from 14th November to 20th November inclusive.
Art Club & Football Club
The last Art and Football Clubs for this term are on Monday 15th November. Football Club
will resume in the New Year.
Children in Need – Spotty Day
On Friday 19th of November we are holding a Spotty non uniform day in support of Children
in Need. Children are invited to donate £1.00 to Children in Need and come to school
wearing something spotty. All money collected will be donated to the Children in Need
appeal.
Head Lice
There have been a few cases of head lice reported in school. Please check your child’s hair
regularly. This stops head lice becoming a problem in school. One tip is to regularly comb
through the hair with a fine toothed comb and conditioner.
Parking
We would like to remind all parents that parking is not permitted on school premises. This
applies at any time of the day as our staff need to be able to access the car park at all
times, and includes when you are bringing or collecting children from school or Nursery.
Nursery Parents Evenings
Morning Nursery Parents Evenings will be held on Tuesday 23rd November 3.30 – 6.00pm and
Thursday 25th November 1.00 – 3.30pm.
Afternoon Nursery Parents Evenings will be held on Wednesday 24th November
3.30 – 5.30pm and Thursday 25th November 3.30 – 5.30pm.
E-Safety
Thank you to those parents who attended the e-safety meeting. We hope that you found it
interesting and informative. The following websites were mentioned at the session and you
may find the useful:
www.thinkuknow.co.uk – this has links for parents and children. There is useful cartoon to show to your child
featuring Lee and Kim which shows young children how to navigate an online world safely. Thinkuknow also has
links to CEOPS – child exploitation and online protection centre.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_5/hectorsworld – introduces Hector and his friends. Children can play games and
watch cartoons to learn about internet safety.
Message from the High School
The change in uniform to shirts, ties and blazers has proved very popular with students,
parents and staff. The uniform has made the school more business like with a clear
message we are here to learn. We did very well in the summer with our GCSE exam results
achieving 76% 5A* - C. Our current progress tracking data suggest that we are on track to
achieve 80% and break this record.
We have some very interesting visits taking place over the next few months. Students are going to a
Christmas market in Aachen Germany and to the Royal Institute Lectures in London. Mr Wilson, deputy
headteacher, will be travelling to Switzerland to visit CERN (The European Laboratory for Particle Physics).
He will use his experience to enhance the curriculum within the school particularly the space date we are
holding for years 7 & 9 next year.
Extended Schools - 5 a Side Football – Long Stratton Leisure Centre
Two free taster sessions for 6-10 year olds are running at Long Stratton Leisure Centre on
Monday 15th and Monday 22nd November from 5.30pm – 6.25pm. You do not need to book,
just turn up. If you would like more information we have a few leaflets in the office.
PTA Bring and Buy Sale
We are holding a Bring and Buy sale on Friday 19th November from 2.30-4pm. We would be
very grateful for any unwanted toys, games, books, gifts or school uniform which you would
like to donate. Please bring along anything you would like to donate on the morning of 19 th
November. An ideal opportunity to have a clear out before Christmas!
Parents Evening
You are invited to make an appointment to discuss your child’s progress with their class
teacher on the following dates.
Reception Miss Wiggs Class, Year 1 and Year 2 Teachers: Tuesday 23rd or Thursday 25th
November 3.30 – 6pm.
Reception Miss Holmes Class only: Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday 24th November 3.30 – 6pm.
Please call in at the beginning or end of the day to book an appointment.
Christmas Performance Dates
The Christmas Performance dates will be as follows:
Thursday 2nd December 9.30am start: Miss Holmes & Morning Nursery parents
Friday 3rd December 2.30pm start: Miss Wiggs & Afternoon Nursery parents
Tuesday 7th December 9.15am start: Year 1 children
Wednesday 8th December 9.15am start: Year 2 children
Invitation from our partnership school – Tuesday 16th November
Mrs Lightbown and the staff from Aslacton Primary School invite you to an open afternoon
on Tuesday 16th November from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. Parents and children are welcome.
Aslacton had a very successful OFSTED inspection last term and to celebrate the success
of the partnership between our two schools we would like to invite you to come and see the
work we have been doing. There will be activities for the children and refreshments will be provided.
Aslacton is just past Forncett St Peter, if you would like directions please come to the office and we will
provide you with a map.
Community Day at Manor Field
We will be holding our open afternoon on Wednesday 17th November from 3.00pm – 4.00pm.
This is an opportunity for our Manor Field children to show off all the lovely work around
the school to relatives, neighbours or other members of the community. We hope you will
give your child the opportunity to act as host and to bring someone along to meet our staff
and share in the school’s success.
PTA Christmas Craft Fayre Arts and Crafts Activies
Year R, 1 and 2 children are invited to stay at school to participate in Christmas craft
afternoons to make craft items for our Christmas Fayre which will be held on Saturday 4 th
December. The craft afternoons will be held on the following days:
Tuesday 30th November 3-4pm - Year 1 and 2 children
Thursday 2nd December 3-3:45pm - Reception children
PTA Cake Stalls
Friday 19th November Nursery AM and PM
If you could help at any of the cake stalls it would be much appreciated, this involves
setting up tables, making tea and coffee and helping the children sell cakes. If you are able
to come along at 2pm to help please contact Mrs Taylor or leave your name and number at
the school office. Thank you.

Term Dates
Autumn Term – Monday 6th September – Friday 17th December
Spring Term – Wednesday 5th January – Friday 8th April
Spring Half Term – Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February