Prudhoe West News
our online newsletter for parents, carers and the community
Welcome
If you want to refer back to a previous newsletter, click on 'Summer 2021' or 'Spring 2021' above (if on a laptop/PC) , or the three lines top left if on a mobile device, then pick the week you want.
Attendance and Punctuality
Starting from next Friday 1st October, we will be looking at and monitoring every childs attendance and punctuality at school. If either of these fall below expected levels, then we will be following our attendance policy and letters will be sent home.
It is expected that every child should arrive to school on time each day. Gates open from 8:30am and close at 8:40am.
If your child is unwell then you should notify the office asap and before the start of school. This can be done by calling, leaving a voicemail, email or sending a message on School Gateway.
SCHOOL MEALS
The cost of school meals is now £2.10 a day (£10.50 per week) for children in Preschool, Nursery, Year 3 and Year 4.
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, alongside those registered for Free School Meals, will continue to recieve their meal for free each day.
For children in Preschool - Year 2, all children have a school meal each day.
For children in Year 3 and 4 - children may opt to bring a packed lunch, but our preference would be that they continue to take a school meal.
BREAKTIME SNACK
Don't forget, if your child is in Year 3 or 4 they are able to bring a healthy snack into school for breaktime.
Please Remember - Meals should be booked and paid for in advance each week on the School Gateway App - Clubs section.
We still have a few parents who are not booking their child in for a meal.
LUNCHTIME ETIQUETTE!
Children have adapated really well to the new seating arrangements for lunchtime.
The older children have been fantastic role models for the younger children that they share that table with them.
Milk in School
Every child in school under the age of 5 and/or in receipt of Pupil Premium will receive a drink of milk in school. Once your child turns 5, you will then need to register and pay for their milk if you would like them to continue to have it. This can be done by clicking here.
Don't forget, payment for this trip is due on Friday 15th October 2022.
Headlice in School
We have had reports that there have been a few cases of headlice ins chool. Could you please use this weekend to check your childs hair and treat them if it is required
JOIN OUR PTA
Our first PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 30th September at 3pm in teh Staff Room. All new parents/carers are more than welcome, even if you can only help out occassionally.
Please help us to support your child's school!
Letters were sent home to all parents of Year 4 children this week about our annual trip to Robinwood Activity Centre.
We will be attending on Wednesday 9th March 2022 and returning on Friday 11th March 2022.
£5 must be paid by Thursday 30th September 2021 to secure your childs place. Further payments must be made as follows:
Thursday 30th September 2021
£5 to secure your child's place
Thursday 21st October 2021
£95.00
Thursday 18th November 2021
£75.00
Thursday 16th December 2021
£75.00
Things to remember!
We have sent out a few google forms and letters to various year groups this week. This is just a reminder of them below:
Parents of all Children in School
Parents of Children in Years 3 and 4 Only
You should have received the letter for the open day at Highfield Middle School. Please contact the school office if you haven't received it.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PORTAL
Reception Admissions - This is for your child to join us in September 2022. The portal opens on 1st November and closes on 15th January 2022. Applications are made through the Northumberland County Council website.
Middle School Admissions - This is for children currently in Year 4. The portal opened on 12th September and closes on 31st October 2021. Applications are made through the Northumberland County Council website.
Lets make a thumbs up choice!
During assembly today with Years 1-4, we talked about how we can make thumbs up choices inside and outside of school. When a thumbs up choice is made in school then children will be rewarded with a green thumbs up sticker! The image below shows some examples of how they can be rewarded:
External Afterschool Clubs
In addition to Shining Stars Kids Club, there are also other clubs available. They are as follows:
GAYLE SMITH GYMNASTICS
Contact Gayle on Facebook - GS Gymnastics or
07852 531844
Seiken Ryu karate
Contact Peter for further details at on 07912 533164
Seiken Ryu karate
Prudhoe West Pupils Only -EVERY FRIDAY 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Open to children in Y1
Contact instructor Wayne Bond on 07787145497
EASYFUNDRAISING - support us at no cost to you
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Prudhoe West PTA with Easyfundraising?
There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/prudhoewestpta/?utm_campaign=raise-more and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Prudhoe West PTA at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Prudhoe West PTA will be really grateful for your donations.
AMAZON SMILE
If shopping on Amazon, please also support the school by accessing amazon via smile.amazon.co.uk
The first time you log on, search for 'Prudhoe West' (Prudhoe West First School Parent Teacher Association) and select us as your organisation to support, then shop via the smile.amazon.co.uk link rather than the main amazon site. Again there is no difference to you, but this will support the school. Please share these links via your socials and with friends and family.
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