Newsletter for Pulford Church of England V.A. Lower School and the school community.

 

 

Spring Term 2010

Number 5

      Update

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AB

www.pulford.beds.sch.uk

 

Friday 12 March  2010

pulfordlower@schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk

 

 

1. “For this child I prayed; therefore he is given to the Lord.” 1 Samuel Ch.1.  This is part of the vow made by Hannah, the mother of Samuel, just after he was born.  This forms part of the reading for Sunday morning’s family Eucharist this Sunday – please come and support our children at All Saints. The service starts at 11.15. Be there!

Bingo; A huge thank you to the PTA members who ran this new event last Saturday.  It was a great success and I am sure we will run it again albeit with some modifications.

 

2. Heath News: The younger sibling of a Pulford child has been diagnosed with scarlet fever. The symptoms start with a sore throat or skin infection & fever. The rash appears 12-48 hours after the fever. If you are concerned please consult your doctor or NHS Direct.  

 

3. Advance notice of additional training day: Due to the government direct new primary curriculum for 2011 we will be having an additional training day on Thursday September 2nd 2010. Children will return to school on Friday September 3rd.,

 

4. Exciting News: Watch this space and note in your diaries that the w/c 21-25 June will be science & history week with many activities to tie in with the schools 300th anniversary.

 

5. World Book Day: Thank you to everyone who donated. We are sending £97.44 to World Vision.

 

6. Stacey Major who runs Little Saints before and after school club is completing her Level 3 NVQ in play work. She needs to complete observations on children as part of her coursework evidence. If for any reason you would prefer that your child is not observed please let her know before the Easter holidays. Thank you.

 

7. Leighton Fun Runners and Leighton Buzzard athletics club invite you to come to Tiddenfoot lake to do your Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile. It’s £2 per child. See www.sportrelief.com/the-mile/leighton-buzzard-mile

 

8. We were able to send £33.09 to KidsOut recently, following the Candlemas service. They were very grateful; the money was used to purchase a toy box for a family that had been the victim of domestic violence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Rugby Tournament: This has now been rearranged for Thursday 18th March. All the previous arrangements remain the same. Don’t forget your child will need warm clothes and a packed lunch. Please let the Beaumont’s or Mrs Barnes know if your child cannot play on this new date. 

 

10. Football: This will restart after school next week as follows: Thursday Year 3, Fridays for Years 1, 2 and 4. If your child would like to take part please complete the slip overleaf and send it with your £15 contribution to the school office. The invites to tournaments are coming in thick and fast so we need to get practising! If any parents or adult family members would like to help please see Mrs Barnes who will put you in touch with Mr Nicholls.

 

11. Training Day Mon 19th April- There are some spaces available in the Little Saints Club for the training day. Please call Stacey direct on 07980 342867 to book your child’s place or drop a note in to school.

 

12. The Tesco vouchers scheme has started again! Please keep collecting: Tesco vouchers, Leighton Buzzard Observer Target Stamps, Sainsbury’s Vouchers, Nestle Box Tops for Books, your used printer cartridges, old mobile phones, and used stamps.  

 

13. Dates to Remember

18.03.10     1.00 rugby tournament –leave @ noon

23.03.10     10.00 recorder assembly

26.3.10       am class photographs last craft club

29.03.10     5.30 Y4 Jungle Rock performance

                   Easter Gardens to school

30.03.10     9.30 Easter Service-All Saints-coffee      .                  at school afterwards.

31.03.10     Easter Labyrinth activities at All Saints

01.04.10     Break up for Easter       

19.04.10     Training Day

20.04.10     Children back to school

23.04.10     3.30 Craft club (making up from last term)

24.04.10     Southcott Football Tournament

28.04.10     11.00 Bedfordshire Music Concert in school

03.05.10     Maypole dancing in high street

05.03.10     10-3 Y3/4 uni hock tournament at Southcott Lower

15.03.10     Pulford Football Festival

28.05.10     Break up for half term