19th October 2009

Governor election


The results of our recent Parent Governor elections were very close with Helen and Heleanna winning, so they will both join the governing body. We are really delighted that so many of you voted. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Lucy Lloyd, chair of the governing body



School half term and other closures

Don’t forget that the last day of the school term is this Friday (23rd October). There is a week’s holiday so children return on Monday 2nd November.

This does not affect you if your child has an extended day/year place.

The nursery is closed for all children on Friday November 20th (for staff training and development).

BikeStart

We are extending our popular BikeStart scheme soon.

BikeStart (funded by the London Cycle Campaign) is a scheme to encourage children to learn to ride two-wheel pedal bikes without stabilisers. In order to build up to riding these bikes, we have a number of wooden bikes (without pedals) and wooden trolleys to encourage children’s confidence and develop their balance.

As well as four Saturday sessions, we are going to offer special sessions for children on roll after half term. These sessions will be on Monday afternoons 1pm-2pm, and Thursday afternoons 1.30-2.30pm (with reception children from St Andrew’s Primary School).

We really need some parent volunteers to make this project go well. If you are keen to get children riding bikes, and can come to one or both weekly sessions - then please let Julian or Michele know. The children will need help with helmets and general confidence-building – you can make a real difference.