Newsletter Friday 21st May 2010

It has been another hectic week for our children and staff at Leigh School! 

Twelve of our Year 5 children started a new dance project this week, which the children seem to really enjoy.  This is in conjunction with the Coventry Mystery Plays. The rehearsals will continue until after the half term break and then parents will be invited into the school to watch their end performance.  They will also be performing as part of the Coventry Mystery Plays with Frederick Bird, time and location to be advised.

Year 2 have been working hard at their SATS.  Well done everyone, including Miss Benwell and Mrs Malone, and thank you for all your hard work.

Our school football team had an away game against Whoberley Hall on Tuesday, winning 4- 3 – well done lads!  Let’s hope you do as well next week against Allesley Hall.

Year 4 competed in a Cricket Festival on Wednesday, and had a great time, winning most of their matches.  Year 5 will be taking part in the same festival next Wednesday – please remember sun cream.

I hope you have all noticed our big, bright new signs advertising our school.  There should be no problem in people finding us now!

Can I remind everyone, when entering or leaving the school to please push bikes/scooters on and off site.  There was an incident this week when a Reception child was knocked over by someone on a bike.  Fortunately the child was fine on this occasion, but we might not be so fortunate next time. 

Our jewellery policy for earrings is one plain stud per ear.  Please ensure your child does not wear hoop or sparkly earrings during the school day.

It looks like our summer is finally here.  Please remember to send in sun cream and hats to protect your child.  We will encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

This week looks set to be barbeque week, so remember your sun cream too, and have a great time!

Newsletter Friday 7th May 2010

A strange, short week at Leigh CE Primary School has ended.  Having two days out can be unsettling for both staff and children.

During the week our Year 6 have been able to come into school to have breakfast together as they prepare for their SATs tests next week.  After great deliberation the children in Year 6 at Leigh will sit the tests in the normal way for one more year.  I really hope that our ‘new’ government, whoever it may be, will take a serious look at the whole issue of whether the tests for 11 year olds in their current form are still viable and cost effective.

Our younger boys football team played against Limbrick Wood and won 4-2.  Some great football was played.  Well done lads!

Year 4 have continued their swimming lessons.

Next Thursday 13th May, we will all be going to St James Church in Tile Hill Lane for our Ascension Day Service.  All parents and relatives of the children are invited to join us at our service which starts at 2pm.  Parents attending can collect their child/ren from St James as the service finishes at approximately 2:40pm.  Otherwise all children will return to school and leave at the normal time.