The sun has shone! England has won! What more do we want? As usual we’ve had a really busy week at Leigh.
On Monday our ‘new’ Reception parents met in school with Miss Askew, their teacher for next year. It was good to see Mrs Middleton, the new Head Teacher of Leigh CE Primary in school to meet staff and our ‘new’ parents. Thank you to Miss Scrimshaw, our Parent Governor, who also came in.
On Tuesday Karen Berry led assembly with her puppets. Year 5 went to the Partnership Centre to study Tudor Homes.
On Wednesday our Coventry Diocese Education visitor, Hazel Smith, visited the school to make her final report on the school. Everyone should be encouraged by the report that Hazel wrote, which includes this statement:-
“This was an impressive visit to the school. It has had many ups and downs over past years, but it presents itself today as a bright, loving and caring environment in which to nurture these young people”
A lot of work by a lot of people has enabled this comment to be written and I thank them all very, very much.
On Thursday eight of our children spent an afternoon in the Microscopy section of the Physics department of Warwick University. They were able to study a variety of ‘dead’ things under the powerful microscopes.
Today fourteen of our best attending children in KS2 (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 6) went to the Belgrade Theatre to see ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
Let’s hope everyone has a great weekend and that the match against Germany doesn’t go to penalties again!!
Newsletter Friday 18th June 2010
This week some of our Year 5 pupils have been performing their ‘Mysteries’ dance at the Bubble Chamber in Coventry. I had the privilege of watching their first performance. It was fantastic – so professional and inspiring. The theme of ‘Forgiveness’ linked very well with our Peace and Reconciliation work. We were pleased to see our children performing this piece of work on the BBC News on Thursday.
Our Year 6 pupils have finished their film making project with EGO Theatre and we are looking forward to seeing the finished product. Mrs Knibb and the class are busy rehearsing their play for their end of year performance in the last week of term.
Please take note of our list of activities on the Diary Sheet.
Some of our pupils (and parents) are worried about seeing the England v Algeria game next Wednesday, as it starts at 3pm. Unfortunately we do not have a TV licence or a TV screen at school. So, as to encourage full attendance, we are making the following arrangements. On Wednesday 23rd June, children who want to support the England team can be collected from the main entrance of the school at 2:15pm. This will give parents/guardians time to transport children to the place that you want to watch the match.
Parents who wish their children to stay at school until the normal time can do so. There will be staff and learning activities on site until children go home. There will not be any after school activities on Wednesday 23rd June.
Please help us plan the afternoon by returning the slip. We will not allow any child to leave this site unless we have written consent from a parent/guardian. This is most important if your child is to walk home from school.
Our teachers are finalising the annual reports for each child and these are to be sent out by 16th July.
Our Year 6 pupils have finished their film making project with EGO Theatre and we are looking forward to seeing the finished product. Mrs Knibb and the class are busy rehearsing their play for their end of year performance in the last week of term.
Please take note of our list of activities on the Diary Sheet.
Some of our pupils (and parents) are worried about seeing the England v Algeria game next Wednesday, as it starts at 3pm. Unfortunately we do not have a TV licence or a TV screen at school. So, as to encourage full attendance, we are making the following arrangements. On Wednesday 23rd June, children who want to support the England team can be collected from the main entrance of the school at 2:15pm. This will give parents/guardians time to transport children to the place that you want to watch the match.
Parents who wish their children to stay at school until the normal time can do so. There will be staff and learning activities on site until children go home. There will not be any after school activities on Wednesday 23rd June.
Please help us plan the afternoon by returning the slip. We will not allow any child to leave this site unless we have written consent from a parent/guardian. This is most important if your child is to walk home from school.
Our teachers are finalising the annual reports for each child and these are to be sent out by 16th July.
Newsletter Friday 11th June 2010
I hope everyone enjoyed the half term holiday with the children. Leigh School has been a hive of activity this week. We returned to school to find out that the boys football team had won on the last day of last half term. The boys played brilliantly and beat Allesley Hall Primary 4-0. The boys have had a fairly successful season winning 3 and losing 2 of their games. Whatever the results the boys have always given 100%. I’m sure that you’ll all be wishing the same for England as they start their quest for the World Cup.
There has been a buzz of activity in school this week with Year 6 working with the EGO Theatre on their film making project. Twelve children from Year 5 have been going to the Bubble Chamber each day to rehearse for next week’s Coventry Mystery Plays. Their dance teacher works the class extremely hard and the children (and their teacher) return to school exhausted! Some of our Keystage 2 children have also had the opportunity to have intensive swimming lessons. Cycle training has also started on a weekly basis for our Year 5 children.
During the week I attended the annual ‘Cross of Nails’ service at Coventry Cathedral with some of our pupils. It was amazing to see the Cathedral full of youngsters from schools that have, or aspire to have the ‘Cross of Nails’. We played a recording of one of our Peace Songs which were composed by Year 5 and recorded, with a musical soundtrack by Matt Bramhall. Everyone seemed to like our ‘SOS’ song.
On Friday all of our Foundation Class, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 went on a day trip to the ‘Conkers’ experience. We also hosted 25 children from Westwood School and local Primary schools working on the ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ project. The group have worked together to establish a ‘charter’ to be used at each schoo.
There has been a buzz of activity in school this week with Year 6 working with the EGO Theatre on their film making project. Twelve children from Year 5 have been going to the Bubble Chamber each day to rehearse for next week’s Coventry Mystery Plays. Their dance teacher works the class extremely hard and the children (and their teacher) return to school exhausted! Some of our Keystage 2 children have also had the opportunity to have intensive swimming lessons. Cycle training has also started on a weekly basis for our Year 5 children.
During the week I attended the annual ‘Cross of Nails’ service at Coventry Cathedral with some of our pupils. It was amazing to see the Cathedral full of youngsters from schools that have, or aspire to have the ‘Cross of Nails’. We played a recording of one of our Peace Songs which were composed by Year 5 and recorded, with a musical soundtrack by Matt Bramhall. Everyone seemed to like our ‘SOS’ song.
On Friday all of our Foundation Class, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 went on a day trip to the ‘Conkers’ experience. We also hosted 25 children from Westwood School and local Primary schools working on the ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ project. The group have worked together to establish a ‘charter’ to be used at each schoo.
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.
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.
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