St Luke's C of E Primary School, Glossop

St Luke’s Newsletter

28.4.16

Dear Parents,

Well what a difference in the weather last week we were worrying about sun cream this week we spent science club finding out about the differences between snow and hail. Tuesday’s hail storm was an amazingly long one leaving a covering as if it had snowed. At least the children who went to Whitby had the good weather. As predicted they came back so proud of themselves for having not only survived a residential but really enjoyed it. Thank you to all the staff who gave up their time to make it the wonderful experience it was. They are now well set up for the Year 6 residential at Whitehall in October 3rd – 5th. The staff took lots of photos if you send in a memory stick Mr Warburton will give you copies of them.

The Opera the older children watched on Friday was great, they were all captivated and I know everyone who was in the audience is still singing the songs! They were going through my head all weekend I had just got rid of them when I overheard a child singing one of them!! As well as experiencing opera they also learnt a lot about the space race and explored the moral issues around sending animals into space.

The Tag Rugby team are taking part in the High Peak Final on Friday afternoon so good luck to them. We also need to thank Glossop Rugby Club who are coming into school today to give the squad some extra coaching ahead of the final.

There is no Science Club next Tuesday 3rd May as all the staff are on a training course after school, sorry about this I know the children love it.

The Year 5s have a very busy week next week. They have been invited to Philip Howard to take part in an Art lesson on Wednesday morning. We will walk from school. On Friday morning they are invited to Glossopdale for the visit which was cancelled due to snow.

On Friday 6th May Peregrines will be leading our assembly, do join us if you can.

Yesterday Miss Byron and Mrs Clayton were presenting their work at a conference in Derby. Due to the work they have done with the rest of the staff the school has been awarded Attachment Aware School Status the award says we are a safe space, a nurturing learning community.

I have some sad news Joan Heapy is retiring on Friday 13th May after working in the kitchen at St Luke’s for 37 years. I have promised her we won’t make a big fuss but an achievement like that needs to be marked. If anyone would like to contribute towards her leaving present please send it in a marked envelope to the office by Friday 6th May.

Alice Littlehailes

St Luke’s Newsletter

21.4.16

Dear Parents,

What lovely weather the children are having for the Whitby trip. They spent yesterday afternoon studying the beach – so jealous. The latest report is that all is well and a good time is being had by all.

Huge congratulations go out to Sophie and Lilly Belle whose thank you letters have got through to the final of a national competition. Congratulations also to Amy, Jayden, Jonah, Olivia and Arthur who’s letters made it to the semi-final. We are proud of you all.

Well done to our aqua splash team who had a great time taking part in fun races yesterday. I received great reports from staff and pupils.

I hope to see lots of you tonight at the PTA meeting 7.30 at Harvey Leonards.

Tomorrow 22nd The Osprey’s Class will be leading assembly do join us if you can just after 9am.

On Friday afternoon we will be welcoming the National Touring Opera who will be performing Laika the Spacedog to the older children. This is the story of the Russian Sputnik 2 which was the first to put a dog in space. This fits in so well with our work on Tim Peak’s work in the International Space Centre.

Next Thursday 28th Swimming Starts for the children in Harriers.

The hall is now back in action so as well as us being able to host Friday Family Assemblies we can also welcome the toddlers back. It was lovely to see them on Tuesday. If you have a pre-schooler or know someone who does do join the group on Tuesday between 9-11.

We have a number of scooters which have been left at school. If your child’s scooter is at school please could you collect it and take it home.

The summer sports are gearing up if you are interested in tennis Glossop Pyegrove Tennis Club runs classes most weekday evenings for everyone 5 and upwards. If you would like to find out more contact Mark Beaver 07786386418, mark.beaver@hotmail.co.uk . If cricket is your thing the very popular Friday Night Coaching is starting on 29th April 6.45-7.45 at Glossop Cricket Club this is open to children from Reception to Y6. Just go along that night to register.

Junior Bake Off are looking for children keen to take part between the ages 9-19 if your child is interested I have more details. The application form is available at www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/junior-bake-off-4-be-on-a-show the closing date is Sunday 1st May.

Alice Littlehailes

St Luke’s Newsletter

14.4.16

Dear Parents,

Welcome back. I hope you all had a good Easter. The children have returned rested and ready to learn, it is lovely to see them. Our topic this term is Living and Growing so you can expect lots of questions about life cycles and habitats. Our SEAL topic is Going for Goals.

The children in Eagles are very excited about the trip to Whitby next week if a little wobbly. I am looking forward to seeing them when they get back because they always return very proud of themselves with increased self-confidence having successfully navigated a residential. All this as well as learning loads of Geography and History.

Most after school clubs restart next week, a few will start the week after due to the Whitby trip.
Monday – Film Club Y3-6 3.30 – 5.00
ICT Club Y4-6 3.30 – 4.30
Tuesday – Science Club Y3-6 3.30 – 4.30
Thursday – Running Club (this is a new club run by Mr Cooke which will start on Thursday 29th)
Gardening Y4-6 3.30 – 4.30
Drama Y2-6 3.30 – 4.30
Key Stage 1 R-Y2 3.20 – 4.00

If your child would like to come along to a club they are not in yet just let us know at the office. Other clubs run at lunchtimes. There is also Gymnastics on Monday and PAS on Tuesday run by outside providers.

I have been asked to let you know about a community drama club

Hope Youth Theatre provides a fun space for young people (ages 6-16) to build confidence and make new friends whilst developing their performance skills. Weekly classes begin on Saturday 16th April in Broadbottom. Booking is advisable for the Half Term Drama Club and Summer School.

Saturday Drama Classes -Together with drama games and improvisation, this term students will be exploring Willy Russell’s smash hit musical Blood Brothers. Sat 16th April – Sat 16th July 10am – 1pm (not including May 28th and June 4th) £20 per week

Half Term Drama Club -Drama activities, performance skills and working on a variety of scenes from plays, musicals and movies. Mon May 30th – Fri June 3rd 9.30am – 3.30pm £25 per day (£25 discount for a full five-day booking)

Summer School – Weeklong project for young people to script and shoot their own short film. Part comedy, part horror – brace yourselves for Broadbottom’s zombie apocalypse! Mon 25th – 29th July 10.30am to 3.30pm. £125 for five days. (Summer school must be booked and paid for in advance)

Venue: Magdalene Centre, Broadbottom, SK14 6BB

Contact Adam Zane on 07984446074 or email info@hopeyouththeatre.com

Dates for this term should be attached. As ever dates may change so watch this space!

Alice Littlehailes

April
Monday 18th Clubs restart
Wednesday 20th Y5 to Whitby
Y1 parents meetings
Thursday 21st PTA meeting Harvey Leonards 7.30
Friday 22nd Osprey’s Assembly
English Touring Opera in
Return from Whitby
Thursday 28th Swimming starts

May
Monday 2nd Bank Holiday
Wednesday 4th Year 5 Art lesson at St Philip Howard
Friday 6th Peregrine’s Assembly
Monday 9th SATs start
Wednesday 11th Summer Festival of Sport
Friday 13th PTA Quiz night
Monday 16th Take One Picture Week starts
Tuesday 17th Fire Safety Talks
Monday 23rd Science Week Starts
Wednesday 25th Boys Cricket tournament
Friday 27th Clarinet Concert in Assembly
Finish for half term

June
Thursday 9th School Restarts
Girls Cricket tournament
Friday 10th Sports Day pm (weather permitting)
Saturday 11th PTA Summer Fun Day
Thursday 16th Harriers playing with The Halle
Friday 17th Harrier’s Assembly
Scoot & Skate
Wednesday 22nd Clarinet & Glossop Festival Orchestra concert
Friday 24th Kite’s Assembly

July
Friday 1st Kestrel’s Assembly
Thursday 7th INSET day School closed to children
Friday 8th INSET day School closed to children
Tuesday 12th Summer concert
Friday 15th Eagle’s Assembly
Monday 18th Bag2School collection
Tuesday 19th Y5/6 Production evening performance
Wednesday 20th Y5/6 Production afternoon performance
Friday 22nd PTA disco
Tuesday 26th Leaver’s Assembly
Finish for summer

September
Monday 5th Term Starts
Wednesday 7th New Reception Start

St Luke’s Newsletter

24.3.16

Dear Parents,

Wow another busy week had by all! Sport relief day went well with super socks, clever costumes and sporty students. Key Stage One enjoyed sport and fitness activities whilst Key Stage Two got stuck into a House netball and football tournament. Despite the cold, and it was cold, everyone had a great time. I cannot give you a figure as to what we raised as we are still counting the pennies but thank you for your generosity.

The girls football team went from that event to their league matches where they won every game. Well done to them. Also well done to the rugby team who won the Glossop tournament and will now represent the cluster in the High Peak final.

The Merlin’s performed at Buxton Opera House on Monday as part of The Peak Dance Festival, they were superb. I was so proud of them for their poise, courage and togetherness. They performed as a class proud of who they are. I know all the staff who went had Goosebumps watching them.

The Kites and the Harriers pulled out all the stops with their production of Hoodwinked they had the audience laughing and cheering and booing – in the right places! We all thoroughly enjoyed their performance and are still singing the songs.

After our Easter Service and Easter Raffle and Tea we finish for the Easter Holiday. The children will return on Monday 11th April. Clubs will restart on Monday 18th April.

The Eagles trip to Whitby is fast approaching now and there was huge excitement at the meeting last night. I can tell the children are feeling a little nervous but very excited at the same time.

If you are looking for something to do over the holiday I know The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester has a lot of exciting things planned.

We have unfortunately had complaints from one of our neighbours about parking. They say people have been parking in the flats carpark and letting their children run round their garden. The final straw was that someone parked in their disabled car parking space yesterday and when they were politely asked to move refused and came into school to watch the performance. This is not acceptable behaviour. That is private property and it is the same as parking on someone’s drive and letting your children run round their garden please be more considerate.

Dinner money for next term will be £68 until half term and £132 to summer.

I know you have been waiting to find out when the last two INSET days of the year are, I am sorry for the delay but I have been waiting for outside trainers to confirm dates. The school will be closed to the children on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th July.

I hope you all have a lovely Easter, thank you for all the support you have given school this term.

Alice Littlehailes