EMMA HOOLIN APPEAL
As many of you already know Mr Hoban is running the Liverpool Marathon in aid of the Emma Hoolin appeal on Sunday 9th October. On Friday 7th October along with quite a few other schools we will be having a non-uniform day in aid Emma’s appeal. We are asking everyone to make a donation for this wonderful cause.
During our non-uniform day we will be selling raffle tickets supplied by Just Learning Nursery at a cost of £1.00 each. Prizes include:
- A beauty treatment
- A tour of Uncle Joe’s Factory
- A Vimto hamper
- A free haircut
- A bottle ofChampagne
- A spa day.
The raffle will be drawn on the second week in November.
(The Staff)
CAR WASH – 1st & 2nd OCTOBER
Mr Paul Whittle of Paul Whittle Cars in Manchester Road, Ince is having a car wash this Saturday and Sunday (1st & 2nd October) in the aid of the Emma Hoolin appeal. There will also be a bouncy castle to amuse the children while you are having your car washed.
(The Staff)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
The Just Learning Nursery will be holding the following events in support of the Emma Hoolin appeal:
- Quiz Night on Friday 14th October at the Brickmakers Arms at 8.00pm.
- Charity Auction on Friday 21st October at the Pagefield Pub.
There will be more details to follow.
(The Staff)
Y1 & Y2 PARENTS – IMPORTANT: PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE & MANAGING SAFETY
Now that your children have been in school for four weeks, we feel that it is now time for us as a school to be encouraging their own independence. So we are asking you to say goodbye to your children at the KS1 door and encourage your child to go to their classroom.
Mrs Holmes is happy to take any messages for class teachers, or if you need to talk to another member of staff you can go round to the office and make an appointment.
For health and safety reasons we do not want children going back out to parents when they have already said goodbye. Many thanks.
(Mrs Massey)
TENNIS CLUB
Due to staff training the after school tennis club has been cancelled on Monday 3rd October.
(Mrs Davies)
PTFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOU!
The Annual General Meeting of the PTFA is on Tuesday 11th October in school at 7.00pm. We are holding a Cheese & Wine Evening and everyone is welcome. The PTFA raise funds for many extra things in school and their long term project is to raise funds for adventure playground equipment which will benefit all the children. Please try and come along to our meeting. Many thanks for your support.
(Mrs Rooks)
INTERNET USE
Just a quick reminder about Internet safety. If your child is under 13 the Facebook’s rules say they can’t use this site. If your child is using Facebook they could be inviting total strangers into your home! The internet is great fun but it does have dangers so please remind your children to Surf Safe – you might find these tips a good starting point.
Internet Survival Tips for Kids.
- Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online.
- Never meet up with anyone you don’t already know.
- Don’t fill out any “fun” questionnaires that are forwarded to you, even if they’re from your friends.
- There’s no such thing as “private” on the Internet.
- Don’t post anything hurtful about other people.
- Be careful about posting pictures of yourself.
- Don’t send pictures of other people.
- Don’t download content without your parents’ permission.
- Never share your password with anyone but your parents.
Tell your parents if you come across anything on the Internet that you are worried about.
(Mr Hoban)
MAKE SURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT!
If you think that your child may be eligible for free school meals, it is definitely worth checking out! Children whose parents receive the following support payments are entitled to receive free school meals:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment & Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit, provided that they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HRMC) that does not exceed £16,190.
- The Guaranteed element of Pension Credit.
To find out further information please contact theWiganBenefits Section on 01942 828609.
(Mrs Massey)
BADMINTON
Wigan Athletic Community Trust is holding a badminton club on Thursdays from 4.00pm-5.00pm at St JohnFisherHigh Schoolin the sports hall. The club is for children in Y4, Y5 and Y6 and starts on Thursday 6th October and is free of charge. Parents must sign their child in for the first session.
(Mr Sharkey)
PET SERIVICE
This Sunday (2nd October) is the Pet Service in church. So come along at 10.30am and bring your furry, feathered or scaly friends.
(Mrs Cavanagh)
Many thanks
St Andrew’s Staff