Alkrington Primary School

Friday 26 September MacMillan Coffee Morning – 8.30am to 9.30am

Nursery Expansion?
The pattern in recent years at Alkrington has been one where about half of the c. 60 children who come into our Reception classes have been to our Nursery. Staff notice that those who have been to our Nursery are generally better prepared to start school as they move up into Reception. Therefore we would like more of our Reception pupils to have spent their Nursery year with us too.

Our Nursery currently has a full time equivalent capacity of 26 children, although with the mix of full time and part time children we have around 35 children with us.
We are, therefore, investigating the possibility of increasing the capacity of our Nursery. We might take in more pupils. We might consider taking younger children. As part of making plans we welcome the views of parents who are in our younger classes in EY and KS1. They will find attached a questionnaire.

I would be grateful if you could fill it in and return to school by 3 October.

Week beginning Monday 29 September

Monday 29 September Cross Country Practice – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Tuesday 30 September
Wednesday 1 October a.m. Y1 visit to Alkrington Woods
3.15 p.m. ‘Drop-In’ for parents of Reception children
3.15 p.m. E-Safety Talk for parents and children in the Main Hall
KS2 Homework Club – 3.15pm to 4pm
Year 2 Sports Club – 3.14pm to 4pm
Year 2 & 3 Storytime Club – 3.15pm to 4pm
Girls Football for Y5 & 6 – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Boys Football for Y5 & 6 – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Thursday 2 October Hockey – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Art Club – 3.15pm to 4pm
Netball for Y4, 5 and 6 – 3.15pm to 4.00pm
Year 1 & 2 ICT Club – 3.15pm to 4pm
Year 2 Art Club – 3.15pm to 4pm
Friday 3rd October PTA meeting in staffroom at 3.20pm
Tag Rugby – 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Football for Y3 and 4 – 3.15pm to 4.15pm 

Attendance Ted was won by 3P and 5T who both had 100% attendance last week.
On Time Ted was shared by 3B and 5S– who had no children late for school – Well Done.

Reception applications
If you have a child whose birthday is between 1st September 2010 and 31 August 2011 they will be eligible for a Reception place starting in September 2015. Application forms are available from the school office or you can apply online at: - www.rochdale.gov.uk/schooladmissions

E-Safety
Worried about your child’s safety in the ‘Cyber World ‘ ?
There will be a meeting for parents (and children) about how to keep your child safe in the world on mobile phones, tablets and the internet on:

Wednesday 1 October at 3.15 p.m. in the main hall.
The meeting will last for approximately 30 minutes. There will be opportunity to ask questions and talk to staff. Come along & find out more.

Fashion Show
Don’t forget to buy your ticket for our spectacular Fashion Show on 15 October at 7pm. Tickets are available from the school office – just £3 each.

Book Fair Competition
Well done to the winners who have received a £5 token to spend at the Book Fair
( last day on Friday )
Prisha Narenraj – R
Alec Sutton – Y1
Karis Lee – Y2
Caleb Perrott – Y3
Dominic Godfrey – Y4
Selma Krizoua and
Ella Neate - Y6

Parents’ Evening – Coming soon
Parents’ Evening will be on Thursday 16 October from 3.30 – 7.00 p.m.
A letter to book your appointment will be sent out next week.

National Poetry Day – Thursday 2 October
In school children, and staff, have been learning poems by heart to recite on National Poetry Day
Perhaps you can ‘test’ your child, or try one yourself!

PTA meeting
The PTA will be holding a meeting on Friday 3 October at 3.20pm in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to come along!

Christmas Cards
Please can orders for Christmas Cards be returned to school by Friday 3 October with the cash or cheque (payable to ACPS). This is to ensure we are able to post our orders in time for printing. Thank you

Menu for week beginning Monday 29 September
Monday: Fish Fillet, Quiche (V), Chips, Mushy Peas or Baked Beans, Baked Dessert and Custard, Yoghurt and Fruit.
Tuesday: Roast Dinner with Trimmings, Pasta Bake (V),Garlic Bread, Rice Pudding (strawberry, banana),Yoghurt and Fruit.
Wednesday: Burger (cheese, beef or vegetable (V)), French Fries or Wedges in a bun (not sesame seed), Spaghetti Hoops or mixed salad, Fruit Whip / Fruit Salad, Yoghurt and Fruit.
Thursday: Spaghetti Bolognese, Cheese Pie (V),Herby diced potatoes, Selection of Vegetables.
Friday: Chicken Fillet, Tray Baked Pizza (V), Potato Wedges, Selection of Vegetables or Mixed Salad, Jelly and Ice Cream or iced cake, Yoghurt and Fruit.
(V) – vegetarian option. Jacket potatoes are also available each day as are sandwiches
Dates and Events
Wednesday 1 October E-Safety Talk 3.15 p.m.
Thursday 2 October National Poetry Day
Monday 6 October Y6 to Crucial Crew
Tuesday 7 October Cross Country race at Alkrington
Wednesday 15 October PTA Fashion Show at 7.00 p.m.
Thursday 16 October Parents’ Evening 3.30 – 7.00 p.m.
Friday 17 October Individual photographs
Tuesday 21 October Open Evening 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. for prospective Nursery & Reception starters in Sept 2015

Thursday 23 October Hallowe’en Party for KS2
Friday 24 October Non-Uniform Day – donations please for the Xmas fair
Break up for October holiday – 1 week
Monday 3 November Return to school