Newsletter 12th March 2010

I hope all mums are looking forward to being spoilt and appreciated on ‘Mothering Sunday’. I have reminded the children that this Sunday should be your special day. I hope everyone in the family appreciates the fantastic work you do.

We have just had an eventful week at Leigh. A large group of Years 4/5 joined with other local schools to perform at Coventry Cathedral. The subject was the Coronation of Henry VIII. Our school was praised for their excellent behaviour and contributions to the success of the project run by the Armonico Theatre Company.

A group of Year 3 and 4 pupils went to the Alan Higgs Centre to join in a football tournament. Our girls played Netball against Whoberley Hall Primary School. The girls played well but were outclassed on this occasion. The children have access to many professional coaches during the school day. Groups of our children are currently being coached in Cricket and Football. Gymnastics is available (at a small cost) after school on Tuesdays and Fridays.

In the process of ‘interviewing’ the candidates for the Headship of Leigh School our School Council were key members of that process. The Governors valued their input and the sensible questions that were asked. Next week our School Council is hosting a visit from the Revel C.E. Primary School on Wednesday and are also visiting their school on Thursday afternoon. The ‘Revel’ is a primary school set in Monks Kirby, a small village, near Rugby in Warwickshire. We hope the link is the start of a productive liaison between the two schools.

We have a huge amount of ‘lost’ property in school. I will be showing the children the huge collection and hoping some of it is recognised. It would greatly help if all sweatshirts, cardigans, fleeces, trousers, blouses and shirts could be named in some way. We could then give the ’lost’ property back to the children. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Please remember that all holidays for children in term time must be requested in advance. (Please give as much notice as you can)

Mrs Middleton, the new Headteacher of Leigh Primary School has sent me a message to pass on to the parents to the effect that she is really looking forward to becoming part of the Leigh Family and working closely with everyone. Mrs Middleton will be in school on the morning of Friday March 26th to meet children, staff and parents.