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Newsletter 2nd April 2007

The February half term only seems like yesterday! I wonder how many of our children do not agree with me! However, the Spring holiday, as it is now called, is here and Easter this year happens to coincide with it. Next year it does not - but we'll leave that for another newsletter!
The children's last day for this term is Wednesday 4th April as Thursday is an In-service day. Children should return to school on Thursday 19th April; there is no In-service Day prior to the children starting. Back to top

Goodbye to Reverend Ann Morris

We said a fond goodbye to Reverend Ann this morning in a 'special assembly'. We wish her well in her new parish in Barnwood. Back to top

Daffodils around Innsworth

The children have been reminded about looking after the daffodils, which enhance the Innsworth environment. Look but don't touch! Back to top

Early Morning Booster Sessions

I need to say a big "Thank you" to our Year 6 parents and the children themselves. The children have been arriving early at school, ready to improve their Mathematical skills and understanding. They have shown great commitment and hopefully, they are feeling that it has been worthwhile. These sessions will start again on Tuesday 24th April for Group 1 and Thursday 26th for Group 2. Back to top

Music Evening Wednesday 28th March

Miss Schofield provided us with another wonderful Music evening. The children's musical skills and talent were on show and were a testament to the hard work which has gone on throughout the year - by both pupils and staff. As one parent stated on the night,
"Playing a demanding piece and therefore pushing individual children's skills will result in a few errors."
This is so true. So we say, "Well done to all our pupils who stood up on the school stage and made everyone in the audience so very proud".
Nobody took the easy option.
The choir, with their varied repertoire, were guaranteed a huge round of applause. The quality of the singing just improves every year. A big "Thank you" to our parents for coming along on Wednesday evening, supporting the children so well and contributing a sum of £94.40 to the coffers of the Music Department.
Thank you Miss Schofield for being so dedicated. Back to top

'Friends' Beetle Drive Friday 2nd March

Another successful Beetle Drive took place last month. Thanks to all the parents and children who attended. Back to top

'Friends' Easter Disco - Friday 30th March

This term's disco which took place last Friday evening was another success. Thank you to those parents, who helped at the beginning, supervised during the evening or turned up to clear away the evening's debris. Pitching in together makes it easier on everyone. We raised a total of £180. Back to top

Wednesday 4th April

Please remember that it is 'Free Dress Day' on our last day so no uniforms please. All donations will be going to 'Clic', the charity we support. Back to top

Red Nose Day - Children In Need

The total raised by the group of Year 5 children was £167.55 so thank you once again for helping the children in their efforts to support charitable events. They did really well to organise this tabletop sale. Back to top

Tesco and Sainsbury's Vouchers

We are still collecting Tesco and Sainsbury computer vouchers. All vouchers can be sent into the school office via the children. Back to top

Clubs and Music Lessons

All clubs will start the week beginning Monday 23rd April. Please see attached Summer Term Clubs sheet.
Music lessons begin on:

Woodwind : Monday 23rd April
Violins : Thursday 26th April
Brass : Monday 30th April
Guitar : Thursday 26th April
Cello : Friday 20th April

NB: There will be no Spanish Club or Maths Club taking place on Wednesday 4th April. Computer Club will go ahead as normal. Back to top

Chess Congress

Since my last newsletter many of our chess players took part in the Chess Congress and did the school proud. James D. was proclaimed 'Gloucester Primary Schools Boys' Champion' and Georgina R. the Girls' Champion. We narrowly missed out on the team challenge by Amberley Primary School, who came from nowhere! They had too much depth in their team for us.
However, we did win the Chess League for the second year running. Well done to the group of ten players who made up the extended Chess team. I am now on the look out for potential Chess winners for the 07/08 league! Back to top

Consultation Evenings

Thank you to all our parents who came along to this term's two Consultation Evenings. Attendance: Year 3 - 82%, Year 4 - 96%, Year 5 - 83% and Year 6 - 89%. Until this percentage reaches 100% we will continue to strive for better attendance but well done to Year 4 parents for 96%. Your child's progress is dependent on school and parents working together to support the individual. For those parents who were unable to attend Consultation Evenings, please contact the teacher as soon as possible for an update on your child's progress. This could be via the telephone. Many thanks. Back to top

Future Dates for Your Diary

Please find the diary for the Summer terms 5 and 6 in the 'Calendar' section of this website and in the 'Documents' section. Back to top

Parents waiting at 3.15 p.m.

The Governors have asked that all parents who come to school to collect children at 3.15 p.m. wait at the far side of the playground and not at the school door where the children come out. This is purely a safety measure. Thank you. Back to top

Tesco Cartridge Recycling Scheme

Your child will be bringing home an envelope to recycle your used inkjet cartridges. For every recyclable inkjet cartridge received, our school can earn 10 vouchers! Simply post the envelope direct to The Recycling Factory. Many thanks. Back to top

Bag to School

Mrs Corley has organised another 'Bag to School' clothing collection. Sacks are being delivered to school during week commencing 16th April; they will be collected on 2nd May.
The more bags that are filled, the more money the Friends make. Over to you! Back to top

Football Result

Two wins and two losses was not enough for the successful Innsworth Junior School football team as they went out of the South West finals. The team were fantastic and these losses were the only ones from the whole season! A huge thank you must go to the most supportive parents and an even bigger thank you to the most committed and enthusiastic bunch of boys! You are all a real credit to Innsworth Junior School. Mrs Jenkins endorses this with a huge thank you to Mr Barrow as well! Back to top

Netball

We are now approaching the end of the Netball season and need to say "Thank You" to Mrs Peoples, Mrs Rogers and Vicky Powell for their sterling work out on the playground throughout the last two terms. The netball players have developed their netballing skills because of the commitment of our three dedicated helpers.

Have a very enjoyable Easter Holiday. Back to top