Larkswood Primary School Newsletter

Larkswood Primary School Newsletter
Issue: 68. w/e 13th Dec 2013 New Road, Chingford, E4 8ET. Tel: 020 8529 4979 Fax: 020 8506 3649
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Message from the Headteacher
We are fast approaching the end of the term and also a very busy year. Next week the school will
close on Friday 20th December at 1.30pm for a two week break. We all return on Monday 6th January 2014 ready for whatever the New Year brings. Yesterday the Evening Standard published the
DfE Performance Tables and I am very pleased to say that Larkswood Primary is a good school with
results bang in line with National Averages this year. We are pleased with the results and thank the
children and parents of Year 6 2012/13 for working so hard to attain this after a challenging few
years at Larkswood.
I would like to give a big thank you to the LPSA who organised
a wonderful school fete. It was a great success and we all look
forward to the next LPSA event.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all parents and
children a lovely break and of course a Happy New Year
Best wishes Lynne Harrowell
School will close at 1:30pm on Friday, 20th December.
Please ensure provision for your child’s /children’s collection at that time.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Every Monday 9:00-11:00am
Larkswood Playgroup for under 3s– Blue Hall
Tuesday, 17th December
Nursery Christmas Performance
Christmas Songs by candlelight
Tuesday, 17th December: 9:00—9:30am
Year One Christmas Show
Friday, 20th December
School Finishes for Christmas Holidays at 1:30pm
NO PM NURSERY ON 20th DEC
Monday, 6th January 2014
Back to school
Wednesday, 15th January 2014
Science Museum Outreach Team coming to school
for the EYFS
Tues, 28, Wed 29, Thurs 30th, January 2014
Museum of Childhood: Bethnal Green - Year 1
Wednesday, 18th December
Reception Christmas Nativity
Friday, 31st January 2014
Museum of London: Reception Classes
Wednesday, 18th December
Christmas Dinner
Thursday, 19th December
Reception & Nursery Christmas Parties
1:00—3:40pm
NO AM NURSERY ON 19th DECEMBER
Friday, 31st January 2014
Young Voices O2 Arena: Year 5 children
Friday, 28th March 2014
Natural History Museum: Nursery
ATTENDANCE :Period: 02/12/2013 to 06/12/2013
Congratulations to the following classes who achieved the best class attendance in their year group.
RFD: 95.2% 1AB: 95.7% 2VL: 99.0%
3MB: 97.9% 4DP: 97.3% 5RA: 94.1%
6RB: 95.7%
Best Attendance in KS1: 2VL 99.0% & Best Attendance in KS2: 3MB: 97.9%
Whole school attendance: 95.1%
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DINNER
WEDNESDAY, 18th DECEMBER
SCHOOL MENU
CHRISTMAS MENU
W/C 16th December 2013
Roast turkey with stuffing and
chipolata sausage
Spicy chicken
Vegetable sausage parcel
Roast potatoes
Creamed sweet potato mash
Peas / carrots / sweetcorn / fresh
brussel sprouts
Santa’s dessert selection:
Christmas pudding and custard
Monday:
Sausages & Caramelised Onions/Veg Bolognaise
Tuesday:
Steak & Vegetable Casserole/ Autumn Pizza
Wednesday:
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Thursday:
Lasagne/Jamaican Vegetable Patty
Friday:
Fish Fingers MSC/Cheese & Potato Whirls
Satsuma
Larkswood School Council have their say!
The school council were very lucky to be one
of the first groups to see and discuss the plans
for the Key Stage 2 ‘muddy mound’ development.
They had the opportunity to see what it will
look like and what the plans are for the area.
It was a huge privilege and all of the members
really enjoyed it.
The children were invited to ask questions to
the architect, River. The children were an absolute joy
and came up with some really in depth questions. Some
of the children even inspired River to change his ideas.
Questions included: When will the area be finished?
How long will it take to build? Will there be light under
the playground? How many children will be able to play
on it? How tall will it be?
Every child left that meeting feeling excited and a little curious about the muddy mound play area, but one thing is for
certain...It's going to be amazing!!
Ben Turner-Williams
Larkswood Christmas Fete
A Great Success!
Thank you to the LPSA!
Games, stalls, food, music and a
visit from santa all added to the
festive cheer of the Larkswood
School Fete.
Thank you to everyone that
attended. We hope you had a
great time. You help to raise an
amazing £2,500 for the school.
Larkswood Fete Lucky Winners!!
1ST PRIZE Went to Amy and Dave Makin – Childs Bike
2nd PRIZE went to Cheryl Ward – Mammas and pappa’s playbaby
3rd PRIZE went to Nanny Lynne 1DP – Pamper Hamper
4th PRIZE went to Mrs Matthew (Nursery)- 3 Months Free Gym Membership
5th PRIZE went to Aaron and Ashley Hawes 1SF – Baby Gym
6th PRIZE went to Billy Harris 5RA - Belgique Cake
7th PRIZE went to Kyla Kemal 4BM – Christmas Mouse
8th PRIZE went to Natash Niccols – Fisher Price Mobile
9th PRIZE went to Aaron and Ashley Hawes 1SF – Luggage Set
10th PRIZE went to Judy Hiscott – Musical Inch Worm
11th PRIZE went to Billy Harris 5RA – Lamaze Whale
12th PRIZE Raffle No’s 111-115 Blue Ticket – Hello Kitty
13th PRIZE went to Ellis McBride – Hello Kitty
14th PRIZE went to Lula 2DW – Penguin
15th PRIZE went to Nanny Webb – Jumping Joey
16th PRIZE went to Amy and Dave Makin – Lights and Sound Fun Pad
17th PRIZE went to Jake Pankhurst – Tower
18th PRIZE went to Judy Hiscott – Cava
19th PRIZE went to Behnoosh LPSA - Penguin
20th PRIZE went to Arthur Keen 5OO - Penguin
21st PRIZE went to Chris Luesley – Tower
22nd PRIZE went to Isobelle Divers 5LM – Wine Box
23rd PRIZE went to Billy and Summer 6VB – Franky and Benny’s Voucher
24th PRIZE went to Chris Luesley – Music Voucher
25th PRIZE went to George Ruffy – Music Voucher
26th PRIZE went to Behnoosh – Harvester Voucher
27th PRIZE went to Arthur Keen 5OO – Halfords Voucher
28th PRIZE went to Cheryl Ward – Beauty Voucher
29th PRIZE went to Lula 2DW – Beauty Voucher
30th PRIZE went to Nanny Ward – Beauty Voucher
31st PRIZE went to Hannah 3CH – Beauty Voucher
32nd PRIZE went to Tommy 2VL – Beauty Voucher
NAME THE BEAR: Won by Ellie Ward Mills 5OO – Bailey
Guess the M & M ‘s: Won by Renel Kemal
The Great Larkswood Bake Off
We await the results!!
The school was overwhelmed by the most amazing, tasty and beautifully decorated cupcakes from all
the children for this week’s Great Bake Off. We were so impressed to see such imaginative decoration
from santa’s, snowmen and holly. Our LPSA just all of the entries and we await the results. After the
competition the cakes were sold at the Christmas fete and lots of complements were given about how
tasty they were.
RFD have fun at the Discovery Centre, Stratford
A grand day out was had this week for the children in RFD at the Discovery Centre.
Reminder to Nursery Parents applying for Reception places
Parents with nursery children wishing to apply for a Reception place at Larkswood (starting in September 2014) must by January 15th 2014. Apply on line at www.eadmissions.org.uk. This is for children
born between 1 September 2009 - 31 August 2010. We do now have some paper application forms in
the school office but unfortunately no more information brochures are available.
Request to parent’s and carer’s for your used stamps
At this time of year I’m sure all of you will be receiving Christmas cards through the post. We would be
very grateful if when you are opening your post that you just take an extra second to also rip off the
stamp on the envelope. We are currently collecting used postage stamps for the RNIB Guide Dogs.
Stamps that are collected are literally worth their weight in gold for the charity so please hand in all
your used stamps to a member of the office team at Larkswood. Many thanks.
Fundraising continues at the School
Book Fair
Children were given the opportunity to view and purchase a
selection of books from the publisher Scholastic last week at
the school fair. It was a great success and the children took
their time and enjoyed looking at all the books before making
their purchase.
The school was awarded commission on every book sold and
we hope to of raised £1500 to go towards more books for the
school. A big thank you to you all and we hope that your children are enjoying their books.
What one shall we choose?
Harry Potter: Warner Bros Studio London: Year 6
Year 6 pupils had a totally amazing day out at the Harry Potter studios in London. Special effects, costumes, sets and amazing creatures were just a few of
the great things to see and do at the studios. The children were still talking
about it the next day and have also been incorporating the
experience into their written work this week.