WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS NO. 430

Monday 22 February – Sunday 28 February 2010

ISSUED Friday 12 February 2010

ALL

Reminder that the school is closed from 15 – 19 February for Half Term.

Thank you to everyone who has returned their emergency contact forms. It is very important for your child’s welfare that all contact numbers and health record details are up to date. There are still a few of these forms outstanding. If you have not already done so, please return the forms as soon as possible. (If you have mislaid the papers, please ask for replacements from the school office.) Thank you to everyone who has returned their forms.

Please note that Dolphin follows point s50-51 of Teacher Net Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs – this is available to view if you wish (please contact Linda Charlesworth). We must ask you to only send to school medicines that you are happy for one member of staff to administer – the administration is recorded in the medications book. Children who require medicines for serious illness should not be sent to school.

Please note that the door codes have changed. Please ask your child or a member of staff for the new numbers.

The English Department has decided to celebrate World Book Day (Thursday 4 March) by asking the children to design a white t-shirt with a favourite book character or an idea for a brand new book cover. Anything goes as long at it is inspired by books! A letter has been sent home with suggestions.

A copy of our revised guidelines for use of school ICT equipment is available for viewing on the website, together with an e-safety policy and advice for parents on children and the internet at home. A letter regarding this has gone home to parents with children in Years 5 – 8. Please return the reply slip to the office after half term.

Please do not park in the disabled space in the school car park unless you hold a disabled badge. It is very difficult for drivers with disabled family members to park greater distance from the school entrance.

To simplify the procedure for the late return of library books, children will now be given two reminders then the cost of the book will be added to the next bill. We are keen to promote reading and so the simpler the procedure of dealing with late books the better.

May we remind parents that half a term’s notice is required for Judo and Music should your child wish to stop their tuition.

Will parents please note that Years 3,4,5,6 and 8 should be in the school hall, and Years 2 and 7 in their classrooms, at 8am ready for registration, having previously been to their cloakrooms. Reception and Year 1 should be in their classrooms by 8.45am. Some children are arriving consistently late for school.

We have been warned that there have been thefts from cars in Hurst. Please do not leave your bags or anything else valuable in your cars in the school car park.

Cotswold Camping are offering a 10% discount on production of a Dolphin School compliment slip with the number D2043. If you would like one, please ask the school office.

Funraisers

The next Hot Lunch will be on Friday 5 March kindly organised by Years 2 and 6 parents.

We break up this term on Thursday 1 April at normal finishing time, this is not a half day.

INFORMATION & REMINDERS

(Much of the information in this section is either statutory or is passed on to you at the request of our insurers/other advisors)

Would all parents please note: if you bring non-Dolphin children into school, those children must be supervised by you at all times.

May we remind everyone bringing children to school in the morning that they cannot be dropped off until 07.45. Before that time there are no staff available to be responsible for the children (unless part of a trip arrangement).

If your child is absent due to illness, please telephone or email the school office on the morning of the first day of absence. If you need to take your child out of school for any other reason, please drop in a note to the school office. For your children’s safety we need to know where they are during term time.

May we remind parents that the sky scales are only for children’s use when supervised by Dolphin staff. Please do not allow children to use them when they are in your care.

YEAR 2

The Hexagon in Reading is performing George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl during half term, 17-20 February.

Integrated Studies trip to Little Wittenham, Tuesday 23 February, 08.00 –15.00. The children will need a warm coat, sensible footwear and a disposable packed lunch.

YEAR 3

Trip to the British Museum on Thursday 25 February, 08.00 – 16.30. The children will need a coat and a disposable packed lunch.

YEARS 3 – 8

A reminder from the PE Department that FULL PE KIT should be in school EVERY DAY. This includes: long royal blue socks, football boots, shin pads, mouthguard (if necessary), shirt, tracksuit top and bottoms, white shorts, and short white socks. ALL TO BE NAMED CLEARLY in a named PE bag. Thank you.

YEAR 4

On 18 May there will be a theatre trip to see The Tempest at the Unicorn Theatre in London. It is an afternoon performance so we will probably return by 18.30, but this will be confirmed nearer the time.

YEAR 5

On 19 March there will be a theatre trip to see a dark operetta My Mother Told Me Not to Stare at the Unicorn Theatre in London. We will depart at 07.45 and return by the end of school at 15.30.

16 March Ironbridge Trip meeting. It is essential that at least one parent attends this meeting to ensure informed consent.

YEARS 5, 6 & 7

A letter about Dolphin Scholarships was given to the children on 20 January. If your child intends to apply for a Scholarship they should give Veronica Gibbs a letter to that effect by the end of this term.

YEARS 5, 6,7 & 8

Cross Country at Ludgrove, Thursday 25 February, 14.00 – 16.30. We will need some parent drivers for this event. If you can help, please speak to Jane Hunt.

YEAR 7

Trip to National Gallery on Monday 22 February, 08.30 – 15.30 (following Registration). The children will need a picnic lunch in a disposable bag, along with morning and afternoon snacks. They may bring £5 to spend in the Art Shop, but no electronic games please.

YEARS 7 & 8

Don’t forget the weekend rehearsal on 13 and 14 March. The actors will be required from 10.30 until 15.30 on Saturday 13. The actors and musicians will be required from 10.00 until 15.00 on Sunday 14.

Monday 22 February

TRIP Year 7 National Gallery 08.30 – 15.30 JR PF

Tuesday 23 February

TRIP Year 2 Integrated Studies Little Wittenham 08.00 – 15.00 JC GA

Wednesday 24 February

SPORT U10 A & B Netball v Yately Manor (A) 13.30 – 16.30

U11 & U13 Hockey v Yately Manor (H) 13.30 -16.30

U11 Rugby v St Neots (A) 14.00 – 16.30

U10 Rugby v St Neots (A) 14.00 – 16.30

U13 Rugby v St Neots (H) 14.00 – 16.00

Thursday 25 February

TRIP Year 3 British Museum 08.00 – 16.30 NR JoH

SPORT Years 5, 6,7 & 8 Cross Country at Ludgrove 14.00 – 16.30

Friday 26 February

SPORT U9 Rugby v Yately Manor (H) 14.30 – 16.00

Saturday 27 February

SPORT U8 Netball High 5 at Eagle House (A) 09.30 -12.30

Sunday 28 February

CHESS TOURNAMENT U9 & U11 Northampton