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Autumn 2 at Prudhoe West
Autumn 2 at Prudhoe West
We had a wonderful first half term and are racing towards winter and Christmas festivities! It was fantastic to be able to meet in person with so many of you for Parent Consultations. We are so proud of each and every one of the children and the progress they have made since September. We couldn't wait any longer to share what we've been up to since. Take a look...
World Cup Fever!
World Cup Fever!
On Friday 18th November, we thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the World Cup launch. Many of us were keen to come to school in sports kits and football strips. We have loved being able to watch matches in school and part in a range of football activities in our PE lessons.
Our teachers selected children from each class (Year 1-4) to go to the Beacon of Light in Sunderland, along with children from other WISE schools, to take part in a number of activities. We were in mixed groups and enjoyed making friends with children in our sister schools. The activities included fitness and match skills such as dribbling, shooting practice and mini matches. We then made flags and joined in with a parade.
At the end of this special event, we were all presented with a medal from the Sunderland professional women's football club!
* it was a joy to see the children grin from ear to ear all day. They certainly are a credit to us.
SCHOOL MEALS
SCHOOL MEALS
The cost of school meals is now ÂŁ2.10 a day (ÂŁ5.50 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 receive 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
BREAKTIME SNACK
At the moment, all children up to and including Year 2 are entitled to a free piece of fruit at breaktime through the Governent SFVS Scheme.
For children in Year 3 and 4, you are able to send your child into school with a healthy snack each day for them to eat at breaktime.
Please Remember - Meals should be booked and paid for in advance each week on the School Gateway App - Clubs section.
LUNCHTIME!
LUNCHTIME!
The children are loving their school meals! It's always a pleasure for the staff (and our visitors from Redbrick) to join the children and have a catch up about their day in school, their hobbies and interests. Lunchtime is such a valuable learning time for everyone in school!
Full menus are regularly updated on our school website and can be accessed using the links below.
We are so excited that we are able to attend our annual pantomime performance at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Wednesday 21st December 2022.
This is for Years 1-4. Thank you very much to all who have offered to help. Arrangements have been finalised.
We do have a small number of children who have not had their ticket paid for. Please ensure payment is made using the Gateway App.
UNIFORM SWAP SHOP
UNIFORM SWAP SHOP
We still have lots of pre-loved uniform available and many families have already benefitted from this scheme. Please complete the Swap Shop form on the website (link below) to request uniform.
We strongly encourage all parents to utilise this service.
SCIence club visit to kielder observatory
SCIence club visit to kielder observatory
The children in Science Club have been very busy this term. So far they have made their own meteorites, designed a lunar landing module that safely landed an astronaut (egg!) on the moon and used an online program called Stellarium to look at constellations. The highlight of the term was our visit to Kielder Observatory this Monday. The journey might have been long, but it was worth it to have a chance to use their biggest telescope, to handle rocks from space and to actually stand on a piece of Mars!
WRAPAROUND CARE - HIGHFIELD PUPILS
We continue to offer wraparound care for pupils that attend Highfield Middle School. Please email the school office at prudhoewest@wiseacademies.co.uk for more details.
External Afterschool Clubs
External Afterschool Clubs
In addition to Shining Stars Kids Club, there are also other clubs available. They are as follows:
GAYLE SMITH GYMNASTICS
GAYLE SMITH GYMNASTICS
Contact Gayle on Facebook - GS Gymnastics or
07852 531844
Seiken Ryu karate
Seiken Ryu karate
Contact Peter for further details at on 07912 533164
Seiken Ryu karate
Seiken Ryu karate
Prudhoe West Pupils Only -EVERY FRIDAY 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Open to children in Y1
Contact instructor Wayne Bond on 07787145497
Storymakers Creative Writing Club
Storymakers Creative Writing Club
We have been meeting on a Thursday after school. We always start with a word game like Bananagrams or Boggle to increase our word power!
We also like to have a go at 'free writing' to let our imaginations flow and are working on stories and poems with no rules - just writing for pleasure. It's lots of fun and the time always flies by!
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego Club is a wonderful after school club where children in Year Two have worked together to create some amazing Lego pieces including their dream home and the tallest statues based on a famous landmark. The children are also given challenges. One of these included building something that consisted of twenty pieces that would not break when dropped from a height. Lego Club will be available to other year groups throughout the year, so watch out for it!
Harvest festival
Harvest festival
We hope you enjoyed our performances. They are still available on our Facebook page if you missed them! Thank you so much for all of your donations. They were gratefully received by Miners Lamp Community Hub and distributed to those in need.
children in need
children in need
On Friday 18th November, as well as celebrating the launch of the World Cup, we also thought about those who are less fortunate than us when joining in with a range of Children in Need activities. The children had a great time dressing up. Thank you for your donations, we have forwarded these onto the charity and are sure they will help some fantastic causes.
SHOEBOX APPEAL
SHOEBOX APPEAL
As a result of your generous donations, we were able to fill EIGHT full family shoe boxes. These are on the way to some of the most poverty-stricken families in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania.
Thank you so much for your contributions.
Drawing club
Drawing club
The children in Key Stage One have been amazing in Drawing Club. They have enjoyed looking at different techniques every week and using these in their weekly drawings. So far, we have focused on:
- Shading/smudging to create effect
- Step-by-step drawing to build upon out drawings and add more detail
- Pointillism, a technique using small dots to create an image
Still to come: Christmas drawings!
The children's enthusiasm and willingness to have a go at everything has blown us away! I have been so impressed with their amazing drawings.
*Drawing club will change to Reception children in the new year - please look out for more information on how to sign up closer to the time*
Staffing Update
Staffing Update
We are delight to welcome Mrs. Rachel Wheeler, our new Office Manager, to the team. She joins us with a wealth of experience and looks forward to getting to know everyone.
The lovely Mr. Sam Carson continues to work alongside her.
Thank you for your patience whilst we have been short staffed in the office.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you need any assistance.
our partnership promise
our partnership promise
We are here to help in any way we can so that your child feels safe, secure and able to reach their full potential. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if we can help in any way.
Mrs MICHelle Brewster
Mrs MICHelle Brewster
Deputy Headteacher, Safeguarding Lead & SENCO
miss kirstie reynolds
miss kirstie reynolds
Early Years Leader & Safeguarding Lead
Miss Abi Ibberson
Miss Abi Ibberson
Safeguarding Lead
Upcoming events
Friday 25th November 2022 - Little Stars baby and toddler group (8:30-10am)
Monday 28th November 2022 - Christmas Break the Rules Day (donate prizes for each rule broken) *Was originally Friday 2nd December *
Thursday 1st December 2022 - School Christmas lunch.
Friday 2nd December 2022 - Little Stars baby and toddler group (8:30-10am)
Friday 2nd December 2022 - Wear your Christmas Jumper Day!
Friday 2nd December 2022 - evening - NEWCASTLE EAGLES EVENT - choir and cheerleaders
Wednesday 7th December 2022 - EYFS (Rainbow, Nursery and Reception) Christmas performance day.
Friday 9th December 2022 -Little Stars baby and toddler group Christmas party (8:30-10am) LAST GROUP OF 2022!
Friday 9th December 2022 - Wear your Christmas Jumper Day! (Donations for Save the Children today please!)
Thursday 15th December 2022 - KS1 and 2 (Year 1-4) Christmas performance day 1
Friday 16th December 2022 - KS1 and 2 (Year 1-4) Christmas performance day 2
Friday 16th December 2022 - Wear your Christmas Jumper Day!
Tuesday 20th December 2022 - KS1 and 2 Christmas party day
Wednesday 21st December 2022 - EYFS Christmas party day
Wednesday 21st December - Cinderella Pantomime at Theatre Royal (Year 1-4)
Thursday 22nd December 2022 - Carol Service (Year 1 and 2 - 9:15am) (Year 3 and 4 - 10:30am)
Thursday 22nd December 2022 - School closes for the holidays to all children.
Friday 23rd December 2022 - Teacher Training Day - school closed to all pupils
Monday 9th January 2023 - School reopens to all children.
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