Macaulay School Newsletter

5th November 2009

     

I think we can tell from the changeable weather that our Indian Summer is now well and truly over. Please ensure that all children are now in winter uniform (details in Welcome Back booklets) and that they bring a coat with them every day. Coats must be navy blue – we have some in stock. Boots may be worn to and from school, but shoes must be worn in school.   CLASS NEWS The term is already off to a great start – KS2 had a road safety talk on Tuesday and Year 3 went to the cinema to see ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ as the introduction to their new topic. On Monday Reception are visiting Clapham Library and on Thursday we begin a series of ‘Magic Lantern’ sessions where classes study famous paintings   PTA  NEWS The Christmas cards designed by your children have been delivered and will be sent home in the next day or two. Please look in bags and backpacks! Have you booked your babysitters and polished your bling for the ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ night on Saturday 21st November? There are still some tickets available – please see your class rep or ask in the school office. If you missed the Usbourne Book Sale this week I have some spare leaflets for late orders. The PTA are re-launching the Able & Cole fruit and veg scheme from this Friday – see the flier on the reverse of this newsletter.   SCHOOL COUNCIL The first proposal to be taken up from this year’s councillors is that only one paper copy of the newsletter is sent home to each family. Please check your youngest child’s PACT folder for your copy. Two councillors have taken up responsibility for working with us on the school travel plan. They collect monthly data from classes on those who walk to school, apply for the badges and are off to Lambeth Town Hall soon as our Junior Road Safety Officers.

PHOTOS The school photographer will be coming in on Tuesday 17th November to take individual and family group photos. Proofs will be sent home the same day for your orders to be returned by Monday 23rd November. This means the photos should be delivered to school on or around 1st December just in time for sending your Christmas cards!   GOVERNOR Because so few parents managed to attend the meeting on 15th October the governors have produced a report which includes the questions from parents and the governors’ answers. This will be given to you by class teachers at the Parent Conferences next week.   SHOES FOR AFRICA Thank you for your donations of shoes. After we had sorted and paired them and weeded out the heels and the wellies, we were able to send off 180 pairs of shoes to be used again!   PRAYER GROUP All are welcome to join our Wednesday Prayer Group, in the staffroom from 9.00 -9.30am, or to leave a request for prayers to be said.   REMINDER Dinner money for this half term = £1.60 a day - £8.00 a week and £56 until Christmas, payable in advance. We are still collecting the Times book tokens!   AND FINALLY...... A great big welcome into the Macaulay family to Zane Pollendine, a son for Irfana, our JAM club leader & Holy Trinity youth worker.   Best wishes Liz Divall

 

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Raising funds for our school the healthy way!

 

We can raise over £3000 per year for our school without it costing you an extra penny!

 

All you need to do is buy some organic fruit and veg from the school, instead of the supermarket, it’s that simple!

 

It doesn’t cost more, but when you do, 25% of the money will go straight to our school! 

If 15 more parents join, we will raise at least an extra £700 per year.

 

Come and see us THIS FRIDAY 6^th Nov at pick up time

and choose from any of these bags:

 

VEG BAG £5 – 5 types of veg

FRUIT BAG £6.50 – 4 types of fruit

COMBI BAG £7 – 3 types of veg and 2 fruit

VEG BAG AND FRUIT BAG £11.50 – 5 types of veg and 4 fruit

 

Collection and order day Friday at pickup 3pm – 4pm

 

Farmer’s Choice rep is Lucy McDowell (Olivia Y2, Theo Rec)

Phone: 07971 680 336  Email: lucy.mcdowell2@btinternet.com

 

What’s the catch?   There isn’t one!

 

The Farmer’s Choice is a not-for-profit division of Abel & Cole.

It’s been set up to help schools raise much needed funds, easily!

 

 

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Macaulay School Newsletter

20th November 2009

     

We seem to be gearing up for a very busy few weeks and have been bombarding you with lots of letters and flyers. Keep your eyes on windows on doors for posters with event details. Have you seen the one about Mocaulay Movember? – Our male staff members are being sponsored to grow moustaches in November in aid of prostate cancer research. If you would also like to sponsor them go to http://uk.movember.com click on ‘Donate to a team’ and type in MOCAULAY.   CLASS NEWS Last week a group of KS2 pupils joined with others from the Collaborative schools to take part in a day of music. This week, all classes have enjoyed a series of ‘Magic Lantern’ sessions studying famous paintings and Macaulay hosted the Lambeth netball tournament which was finally won by the home team! (Thank you to our netball club coaches!!) Next week is Book Week with Friday an opportunity for everyone to dress up as their favourite book character. (see yellow letter) On Wednesday Year 3 are off to Westminster Abbey to the Christingle service.   PTA NEWS There are a few tickets left for the ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ night this Saturday. If you can’t come you can still buy raffle tickets for the star prize of seats for a West End show. Thank you to all parents who have signed up to the fruit and veg scheme. Please see Lucy McDowell at the end of school on Friday if you missed out. It’s only 2 more weeks now until the Snow Fair on 4th December and the Christmas tree sale on 5th. Your PTA reps will be glad of any offers of help. Donations for stalls can be stored under the stage – why not have a pre-Christmas clear out this weekend?

PHOTOS The school photographer came in on Tuesday. All children were given their proof photo and an order envelope to take home. Please make sure all orders are brought back by next Monday 23rd November. This means the photos should be delivered to school on or around 1st December just in time for sending with your Christmas cards!   PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR LEARNING.... Angela Giuliani’s talk to parents was very well received by those who managed to attend. She will be back to host a coffee morning on Friday 4th December when she will be introducing her sessions for parents which will be held here in January.   AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Letters and application forms were sent home yesterday for next term’s clubs. They are on bright orange paper so please check bags and backpacks, as all applications have to be back by next Tuesday 24th November. Please note: tennis is for both key stages.   REMINDERS Dinner money for this half term = £1.60 a day £8.00 a week and £56 until Christmas, payable in advance. We are still collecting the Times book tokens! Northbrook Gift Wrap is still  available online.   Just go to www.northbrookfundraising.co.uk and choose our school name from the drop down list to place your order.   PRAYER GROUP All are welcome to join our Wednesday Prayer Group, in the staffroom from 9.00 -9.30am, or to leave a request for prayers to be said.   Best wishes Liz Divall