St Ann s Church of England Primary School Always our best for God, each other and ourselves. Value of the Half Term Thankfulness O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalm 107:1) 4W Family Assembly The children have had a great time practicing and performing 4W'S Family Assembly. We delivered an exciting courtroom drama, asking the audience who is to blame for the sinking of the Titanic, our LUNAR topic this half term. Miss Williams is so very proud of the class for their commitment to the assembly, the children should be very proud of themselves too! Foundation Stage Nativity The Foundation Stage Nativity takes place on Thursday 8th December at 10am and 2pm in the school hall. This year we are performing "Christmas Counts". All the children have worked extremely hard to ensure it is a truly enjoyable experience. This week the children in the Foundation gave a preview of their performance at Reeve Court in Rainhill. They did a superb job at entertaining the residents. I m sure they appreciated it.
Extra-Curricular Clubs Monday: Wake Up and Shake Up (Hall - 8:30am) Y1 Dodgeball (Mr McDavid 12:30-1:00pm) KS2 Basketball (Citizen M Sports 3:30-4:30pm) Y5/6 Girls Football (Mrs Dumbell 3:30-4:30pm) Tuesday: Y5/6 Tri-Golf (Mr McDavid 8:00-8:45am) Y2 Multi-Sports (Mr Pemberton - 12:30-1:00pm) Y6 Multi-Sports (Mr Pemberton 1:00-1:30pm) Y3 Multi Sports (Mr Pemberton 3:30-4:30pm) Y4 Badminton (Mrs Dumbell Invite only) Thursday: Y3/4 Tri-Golf (Mr McDavid 8:00-8:45am) Y1 Multi-Sports (Mr McDavid 1:00-1:30pm) Y1 Multi-Sports (Mr McDavid - 3:30-4:30pm) KS1 Football (Citizen M Sports 3:30-4:30pm) Y6 Dance Club (Mrs Dumbell 3:30-4:30pm) Friday: Y2 Dodgeball (Mr McDavid 12:30-1pm) Y4 Dodgeball (Mr McDavid 1:00-1:30pm) Y5/6 Rugby (Mr Phillips 3:30-4.30pm) Y5 Handball (Mr McDavid 3:30-4:30pm) Wednesday Y5 Dodgeball (Mr McDavid 1:00-1:30pm) Y2 Multi-Sports (Mr McDavid - 3:30-4:30pm) Y5 Indoor Games (Mrs Dumbell Invite only) KS2 Choir Christmas Sing Well done to all the children in the KS2 Choir who supported the St. Helens Christmas Sing at the Parish Church. It really was a lovely event, and as usual you did us proud. Many thanks to all those parents who supported this event. McEllin Wedding The choir has been asked to perform at the wedding of Mrs McEllin s daughter, Lucy, who is a past member of staff. Thank you to all the children who have volunteered, we are sure it will be a lovely occasion. Cedric House Year 5 and 6 Choir members will perform for residents of Cedric House Care Home on Tuesday 13 th December at 2.00pm. Please see separate letter about this event. Community Cohesion Visit from Father Richard Celebration of Rainhill Trials If you have a business and would like to find out how you could support our school, or ask how we might support you, why not come along to our Community Cohesion Meeting on Tuesday 6 th December at 3.30pm? On Tuesday 29 th November the Director of Church Schools visited St. Ann s. He was thoroughly impressed by the work of school and enjoyed seeing our children hard at work. He is looking forward to visiting again in the near future. Last week Miss Foster attended a community meeting all about the organisation of a local celebratory event of the Rainhill Trials due to take place in 2019. Watch this space for further developments
Year 1 and Year 2 Nativity Lights, Camel and Action! A huge well done to all our Year 1 and 2 children who took part in our Nativity performances this week. Many thanks to Emma Dears for directing the show, Graham for opening up the Village Hall and controlling the lighting, and all the staff who organised or supported the performance. Many thanks also to all our parents for supporting this production and for providing costumes and props where required. Christmas Disco The Friends Christmas Disco is taking place on Monday 12 th December. EYFS and KS1 children may come to school in their disco clothes. EYFS and KS1 Disco: 3.30-4.30pm. KS2 Disco: 4.45-5.45pm KS2 Children should be brought to the Y3 door to enter. All children will be collected from the hall door at the back of school. Please note: Children will not be allowed to walk home on their own. All children must be collected by a responsible adult. Entry to the disco is 2.00 (this includes a packet of crisps and a drink)
Year 2 Cultural Visit On Tuesday 22 nd November, Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Roald Dahl s Gloriumptious Christmas Mansion at Tatton Park. The children had fun exploring Tatton Dale Farm and also meeting Father Christmas and his Reindeers! After lunch, the children then went into Tatton Hall and discovered the different rooms all designed with a different Roald Dahl book in mind e.g. Matilda, BFG. The children were impeccably behaved and represented St Ann s well. Polite Notice In the interests of health and safety, please could all dog owners who bring their dog to school refrain from leaving them unattended by tying them up outside of school. Children are crowding around the dogs and there are concerns that the dogs may react as a result of this. In school we will speak to all children about not stroking dogs without asking the owner s permission first, and that children should only ask to stroke a dog if they are accompanied by an adult in the first place. Many thanks in advance for your co-operation with this matter. Own Clothes Day Friday 9 th December This year we are inviting children to wear their own clothes, along with a Christmas themed jumper on Friday 9 th December to raise aware of the charity Save the Children. On this occasion we are not asking for a donation for the charity, we are simply raising awareness.
R.E. Lessons The children have been making things in their R.E. lessons this week. Year 1 and Year 4 made lanterns as gifts and as part of their work on 'Jesus Light of the World.' Year 2 made paper plate angels which tied in with their unit on God's Messengers. Year 6 created their own Advent Wreathes having researched the symbolism of each candle and thought about their personal dedications for each candle. The children thoroughly enjoyed these creative lessons. Staff Training Next week Miss Middlehurst and Miss Howard will attend a one day event in Manchester organised by Rising Stars. The training day will focus on new developments in the national assessment of English across Key Stage 1 and 2. Year 5 Lunar Curriculum Celebration Event: On Thursday 15th December, Year 5 will be having a celebration of their Lunar curriculum topic. This will take place 9.30-11.15am, with parents of Year 5 children being invited (details to follow in a letter next week). Look out for photographs of our 'Travel Agents' in a future Newsletter! Supporting Other Schools As a result of the high-quality practice we have in our school, next week teaching staff from another local school will visit St. Ann s to observe the Maths Meetings we deliver across Key Stage 1. Toast Toast at breaktime (for Years 1-6) after the Christmas holidays will commence on the 4 th January 2017. For your child to receive toast we must receive your payment of 5.60 on or before this date. For your convenience payments can now be made on ParentPay. If you wish to pay by cash or cheque we are able to accept these payments from 12 th December. If you require a reminder of your log in details please contact the school office and we will be happy to provide this.
Inter House Hockey Tournament On Tuesday 13 th December pupils in Keystage 2 will take part in an Inter-House Hockey Tournament organised by Miss Middlehurst. Please could you ensure that child has their P.E. Kit in school on this day. Thank you. Parent Governor Vacancy Judo Assembly Key Stage 2 pupils will watch a Judo presentation during assembly on Friday 16 th December. A separate letter about how to join the Judo Breakfast Club will follow. Y5/6 Inter-School Dance Competition On Friday 16 th December some children from Y5 and Y6 will be selected to represent St. Ann s at a Dance competition at Nutgrove Primary School. Please refer to the separate letter about this event for further details. Dates for Diaries There are five candidates for the position of Parent Governor. Ballot papers have been sent out to all parents. The closing date for votes is 12 noon on 8th December 2016. Many thanks to those parents who have put themselves forward. For dates for the year ahead, please refer to the About Us section on our school website. http://www.rainhillstanns.co.uk St Ann s Christmas Fair: Friday 9 th December Friday 9 th of December is St. Ann s Christmas Fair. Children will be dismissed at the usual time and from their usual door. The Christmas Fair will open at 3.30pm, and close at 5.00pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children without an adult will not be admitted. Please use the main entrance to enter the fair. Children who are in The Base, will get an opportunity to go around the fair with The Base staff members. If you want them to be able to enter any competitions, or make any purchases, please send their money into school in a named envelope and hand to a member of The Base staff Coffee Morning: Friday 9 th December On Friday 9 th December it is our Christmas Coffee Morning. The coffee morning will open at 9.00am. Entrance is via the hall door at the back of school. At the coffee morning, the choir will perform, Year 1 and Year 2 will perform a poetry recital and Miss O Shea will speak about Forest School Education. Everyone welcome! Christmas Parties All classes will be having their Christmas Party week commencing Monday 12 th December. A separate letter will be sent home containing details you need to be aware of. The parties will take place on the following days/times: Monday 12 th December: Foundation Stage Tuesday 13 th December: Year 1 and 2 Thursday 15 th December: Year 3 and 4 Wednesday 14 th December: Year 5 and 6
Year 3 Cultural Visit On Wednesday 14 th December Year 3 will participate in a Cultural visit to the Citadel to watch a performance of Hansel and Gretel. Please refer to the separate letter about this event for further details. Year 1 Cultural Visit On Monday 5 th December Year 1 will participate in a Cultural visit to the Theatre Royal in St. Helens to watch this year s Pantomime. Please refer to the separate letter about this event for further details. Growth Mindset Don t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don t even try. Sherman Finesilver Performance Opportunities At St. Ann s we are passionate about children having the opportunity to show case their talents. To that end we have decided to create an opportunity for our children to do this during daily worship. If your child would like to perform in worship one morning, please complete the reply slip below and return to the school office. Children wishing to perform will have their name placed on a waiting list and nearer the date of their performance they will receive an invitation. If your child requires anything for their performance (e.g. instrument, sheet music, cd, prop), they should remember to bring this with them. Occasionally it is necessary to cancel whole school worship due to unforeseen circumstance, when this happens if it is your child's turn to perform, the date of their performance will be re-arranged. Performance Opportunity Reply Slip Child's name: Class: Performance type (song, dance or instrumental): Title of Performance:
Parents Suggestion/Comment Slip Courtesy Care Concentration St. Ann s Church of England Primary School View Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LQ TELE: 0151 426 5869 Website: http://www.rainhillstanns.co.uk Email: stannsce@three-saints.org.uk Executive Principal: Mrs Rebecca Wilkinson Headteacher: Mrs Laura Rynn