Parents' Page

P.T.F.A.

Even though, because of the size of the school, we have relatively few parents to call upon, the school is very well supported by its Parents, Teachers and Friends Association. An unusually high proportion of parents serves on the committee with others joining in for its various activities.

Not only has it raised large amounts of money to help the school by buying items such as computers, technology equipment and funding transport, it has also organised fun days and discos for the children.

All parents are members and we very much appreciate their involvement.

SCHOOL TERM DATES 2005/2006

AUTUMN TERM 2005

STARTS ENDS HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

Mondayy Tuesday Monday 24 October to
5 September 20 December Friday 28 October

Number of school days in term - 72

SPRING TERM 2006

STARTS ENDS HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

Thursday Thursday Monday 20 February to
5 January 31 March Friday 24 February

Number of school days in term - 57

SUMMER TERM 2006

EASTER MONDAY
Monday 17 April
BANK HOLIDAY
Monday 2 May

STARTS ENDS HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

Wednesday Thursday Monday 29 May to
19 April 20 July Friday 2 June

Number of school days in term - 61

Helping at Home

We believe it is important for parents and schools to work together. The most important thing is your attitude. If you take in regular interest in your children's work and offer praise and support, then growing self confidence will lead to greater enjoyment and study improvement.

Listen to your children read. Talk about what is in the story and enjoy it together.

Some practical suggestions:

1. Listen with interest to what your child has to tell you. Talk to your child and answer questions patiently.
2. Encourage your child to do practical things at home.
3. Take your child to the library and places of interest.
4. Provide materials so that your child can draw, crayon, paint or make models.
5. Play games with your child.
6. Control the amount of time your child watches T.V, so that he or she has time to do other activities.
7. Encourage your child to have interests and hobbies.
8. Ensure that your child has adequate sleep.

Before your child starts school it would be helpful if he or she could:

· dress and undress.
· do up buttons and zips.
· use cutlery.
· use the toilet properly.
· tidy up.
· count to ten.
· recognise own name.
· put on shoes.
· hang up clothes.
· try different foods.
· wash and dry hands
· blow nose.

The junior children will have regular homework and will also take their reading books home, bring work home to complete or research a topic.