NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
 

25 January 2008

 

Dear Parents

 

Year 5 Parents’ Consultations

 

This is on Wednesday 30 January and appointments with Mrs Edwards and Mrs Starkie are from 4.00 pm. If you have not as yet booked a time, please contact the Office on Monday.

 

Mrs Starkie will see parents in the 1B classroom, and Mrs Edwards will see parents in the 3M classroom. I will be in the library, where I will be happy to see you and share some information on senior schools with you.

 

A Safety Reminder

 

Please could we respectfully remind you that school opens for the children at 7.45 am. In the interests of the safety of the children, no child should be left unaccompanied on the school premises before this time. Naturally, if you arrive slightly earlier than this time, you are welcome to wait in the Dining Room with your child until Before School care begins.

 

People

 

Miss Turner from Nursery goes on maternity leave today. We wish her well and look forward to hearing her news towards the end of February. We welcome Mrs Jenny Miller to Nursery next week to cover Miss Turner’s leave. Mrs. Miller comes with a wealth of childcare experience and we look forward to working with her.

 

We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Kavanagh family on the birth of Will at the end of last week.

 

Open Evening – A Date for your Diary

 

We have an Open Evening planned for 11 March from 5.30 – 7.30 pm. We would appreciate as much help from Upper School children on this evening as possible, and so we would be grateful if you could keep this evening free.

 

In addition to being open to prospective parents, this will also be an opportunity for current parents to come along and find out about the next year of schooling for your child.

 

Mrs J Godsave

Acting Head

 

Our New Code of Conduct and Rewards and Consequences Procedure

 

As you are aware, our school prides itself on fostering a safe and friendly environment so that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Part of this process is the encouragement of positive behaviour in and around the school. The whole staff have recently reviewed and agreed upon our updated Behaviour Policy which includes our Code of Conduct, and rewards and Consequences procedure.

 

Our Behaviour Policy provides the school community with a clear understanding of expected levels of behaviour through the Code of Conduct. Please find the time to go through the appropriate Code of Conduct (there are minor differences for Nursery, Lower and Upper School that take into account the age of the children) with your child in order to help reinforce the school’s intention.

 

The Behaviour Policy is underpinned by the Rewards and Consequences procedure. We celebrate achievement in a wide variety of ways that include the giving of certificates and House Points and these, together with a whole host of other approaches, help develop children’s self-esteem and confidence. However, it is important that, in cases of poor behaviour, individuals should have a good understanding of the consequences of their actions and how best to improve their behaviour. The Consequences procedure encourages children to think about their actions and, with guidance, empower them to change their behaviour in a positive way. A points system has been introduced and any poor behaviour will be written in your child’s diary. By doing this, we can work in partnership to encourage good behaviour in school. A copy of the procedure is available to read at school if you so wish.

 

Lastly, may I take this opportunity to thank you in advance for supporting us with this and I would welcome any comments if you have any. For ease, you can contact me by e-mail using the following address: oldham.rhs@tiscali.co.uk .

 

Mr P Oldham

Assistant Head

 

LONDON TRIP – 1-3 FEBRUARY 2008

 

There will be a short meeting for all children and teachers who are going on this trip at 8.30am on Wednesday 30 January, in the Music Room.

 

Miss V Lloyd

Director of Music

 

PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS

 

Any child who wishes to stop lessons must give half a terms notice by Friday 8 February – lessons will continue during the notice period until Easter.  New forms can be collected from the office for any child wishing to start instrument lessons which will be £16 per half hour.

 

TRIPS

 

Year 2 are going to the Royal Armouries on Thursday 31 January.  They are leaving school at 9.00am and will be back for 3.30pm. 

 

London Trip - 1^st – 3^rd February.  Miss Lloyd is having an information meeting with parents on Wednesday 30^th January at 8.30am in the Music Room.

 

Mrs S Pattinson

School Secretary

 

SPORT

 

Match Results

 

Our U10 netball teams played extremely well as a team on Wednesday to beat Bronte House

11-3.  Our U11 footballers beat Froebelian 4-0 and our U10s drew 3-3.  Well done to all these players!

Our U9 netball team comprising Carody Vyse-Peacock, Emily Fleetwood, Isobel Marshall, Louise Marsden, Alexandra May, Rachel Kempner and Emily Blaxill played Bronte House on Thursday.  An excellent performance by all the U9 girls.  The whole teach played extremely well and beat the opposition 9-1.  There were some super goals by Louise and Emily Fleetwood. Well done!

 

Next Week’s Matches

 

On Tuesday 29 January, our U10 and U11 netballers are playing a 7-a-side match against Wakefield Girls’ at home, starting at 4.00pm.  Players may be collected from the pavilion at 4.45pm.

 

On Wednesday 30 January, our U10 and U11 netballers have another match, this time against Gateways, starting at 2.50pm at home.  Pick up time is 3.45pm.

 

Also on Wednesday, the U10 and U11 football teams are playing Ripon Cathedral Choir school at home, starting at 2.30pm.  These players may be collected as usual at the end of football club.

 

On Thursday, the U9 football team will travel to Ghyll Royd by minibus.  They will return to Richmond House at approximately 4.30pm.

 

Good luck to all these players!

 

Mrs A C Milne

Games/PE Co-ordinator

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT – LOWER SCHOOL

 

HAVE RESPECT, HAVE PRIDE AND BE RESPONSIBLE.

 

Have respect for:		Take pride in:		Take responsibility for your own safety and that of others:
Each other	Help each other Be kind and polite Be courteous Open doors	Your appearance	Aim to be smart Hands out of pockets Shirts tucked in Shoes clean Hair tidy	Always walk in school   When the fire alarm sounds, leave the building as instructed in an orderly manner   Hold doors open for those behind you   Stay within the school’s boundary   Only cross the back lane with a member of staff
Adults	Listen carefully Be kind and polite Do as you are asked	Your work	Work hard
Property (Belongings)	Keep the cloakroom tidy Keep your desk or drawer tidy Look after your school books Look after your uniform and sports kit	Good behaviour	Be punctual Move around the school quietly Put up your hand when you want to say something in class Play sensibly
The school environment	Care for school displays Pick up litter Keep your classroom tidy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT - NURSERY

 

HAVE RESPECT, HAVE PRIDE AND BE RESPONSIBLE.

 

Have respect for:		Take pride in:		Take responsibility for your own safety and that of others:
Each other	Help each other Be kind and polite Be courteous Open doors	Your appearance	Aim to be smart Hands out of pockets Shirts tucked in Shoes clean Hair tidy	Always walk in school   When the fire alarm sounds, leave the building as instructed in an orderly manner   Hold doors open for those behind you   Stay within the school’s boundary   Only cross the back lane with a member of staff
Adults	Listen carefully Be kind and polite Do as you are asked	Your work	Work hard
Property (Belongings)	Keep the coat area tidy Look after the Nursery equipment Look after your uniform	Good behaviour	Be punctual Move around the school quietly Put up your hand when you want to say something in class Play sensibly
The school environment	Care for school displays Pick up litter Keep the Nursery tidy