Woodlands Primary School Newsletter Date: 30th January 2015 Acting Headteacher: Mrs. J Potts Issue: 4 Once again we have been able to enjoy the snow this week. I hope all your journeys to and from school have not been too treacherous. It has been another busy week at Woodlands Primary School. On Tuesday our year 3 pupils went to Magna to learn about forces and magnets which ties in to their topic for this half term. The children’s behaviour was superb throughout the whole day and I know they all had a great time - including Commando Joe’s bear! It has been a fantastic week to celebrate sport. After winning a competition last Friday the year 5/6 athletics team have qualified for the Doncaster finals. The team are competing at Dearne Valley as this newsletter goes to print. I will look forward to reporting on the results next week. In addition to this, our year 5/6 football team competed at a tournament on Tuesday evening at The Keepmoat Stadium. There were 36 Schools in the competition. I felt so proud to stand alongside Mr Culshaw, Mrs Moran And Mr Beech to cheer on the boys. Every player showed great enthusiasm and pride at representing Woodlands. It was so unfortunate that the overall winners were decided by a penalty shoot out and our boys just lost out to Kirk Sandall. Despite this they displayed great sportsmanship right to the end. Unfortunately I had no finger nails left by the end of the evening! Well done boys. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that Mrs Arjemandfar will be leaving Woodlands Primary School at the end of this half term. Mrs Arjemandfar has worked at Woodlands for the last three years. I know she will be very much missed but I am sure you will all join me in wishing her all the very best as she starts a new adventure in her life. Have a lovely weekend Mrs Potts Well Done to our Achievers this week. We are all very proud of you. A big thank you to Alison Beresford and Linda Tierney For presenting the children with their certificates Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 RNB Chelsea Alfie 1CB Liam Caprianha 2CD Ashleigh Joel 3EC Ellieann Finley 4DM Leah Jacob 5BC Karla Kimberley 6JW Emily Kate Louis RNG Jessica Lexi 1DB Payton Amiee-Lea 2MW Noah Rhys 3SC Dreanna Trystan 4JR Hayden Zhana 5AC Rachelle Ashlee 6HR Sharni –j Mia CLASS ATTENDANCE FOR WEEK Ending23/01/15 WELL DONE 6JW RNG RNB 1CB 1DB 2CD 2MW 3EC 3SC 4DM 4JR 5AC 5BC 6HR 91.7% 95.3% 93.3% 91.3% 90.0% 96.6% 98.6% 96.3% 96.7% 91.7% 96.0% 94.7% 95.9% Below 95% needs improving. Above 95% but below 98% is good ‘Inspiring achievement, celebrating success’ 6JW 99.3 % Above 98% is BRILLIANT! Attendance We are delighted to see that our attendance data at Woodlands is showing an improving picture. This week our overall attendance has is 94.8% This is excellent compared to week ending 19th December when the attendance was 86.6% Doncaster Local Authority set us a target of reaching 97% attendance each week. So you can see we are heading in the right direction. Please ensure your children are on time. The gates are locked at 8.30. If children arrive after this time they must report to the main office. If children are persistently late it will affect their learning and it also disrupts the rest of the class. Please support us in ensuring your children come to school on time. Thank you. BRITISH VALUES The new national curriculum promotes the learning of British values. Although many of these values are embedded throughout the culture and ethos at Woodlands Primary School, we are currently bringing them to our children’s attention during whole school assembly on Mondays. Do you know what the British values are? I wonder if your children can tell you. There are five to ask your children about. Next week I will provide you with an overview of each so you can monitor how well your children are learning about these. VALENTINES DISCO On Thursday 12th February the Friends of Woodlands Primary School have organised a valentines disco for all our Key Stage 2 pupils. This will take place in the Key Stage 2 hall straight after school. It will be £1 entry and refreshments will be on sale during the disco. The children will need to bring their disco clothes in a labelled bag and the teachers will supervise the children getting changed. I look forward to a disco dance! NEXT WEEK’S DIARY DATES Date Monday 2nd February Event Y4/5 Boys Futsal Competition at The Dome Time 2.00pm—5.00pm Inspiring achievement, celebrating success’