WELCOME BACK
We
hope you have had an enjoyable half term break and look forward to a
learning filled second part of this Spring Term. Can you believe it?...we
have passed the half way point in this academic year!
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
A reminder that the ‘teacher run’
after school clubs, return to the finishing time of
4.30 pm after half term.
YEAR 4 PARENT TEA
Year 4 parents, please let the School Office know if you are planning on
joining Mr Lellman and Mr Moses on Thursday 23 February at 2:30pm. This is
an informal occasion to chat about various topics related to Year 4 and
learning at Reigate Priory in general.
PTA
COMMITTEE AGM
Please come and support your PTA’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday
28 Feb at 3:45pm in the Holbein Hall. There is s a crèche available
and don't be put off by the ‘AGM’ bit! It’s just a chance for you to come
along and find out more about the PTA, meet other parents and staff, see
some of the valuable extra equipment and resources the PTA has funded, and
how we raise the money. Money that is ploughed straight back into the school
to provide extra equipment, facilities and events, that the Priory would not
otherwise have. This directly benefits your children and the school. For
example PTA funds have recently bought art supplies, sports kits,
projectors, and funded the Life Bus, just to name a few. We are also
looking to raise funds for the renewal of the mini-bus.
PTA GROWN UP FILM NIGHT
The ‘flicks’ and fish & chips, for a grown up evening out, on
Friday 2 March
- more details to follow.
PTA CHILDREN'S FILM NIGHT
The following
Friday,9 March
is the next film night for children – more details to follow.
INSET DAY
A reminder that
Monday 12 March is an INSET day and school
will be closed to children. The staff will be learning about developing
their subject leader skills.
PTA CAKE SALE
Thank you to Fiona Page for organising the Year 5 Tea & Cakes. The next one
is on
Friday 16 March
at 3.00pm where we hope Year 4 parents will provide cakes.
SPORT UPDATES
01/02/12 St Matthews v Reigate Priory
Result: 1 - 2
Scorers: Max Evans x 2
Won 4 Lost 0 Drawn 0
26/01/12 Wray Common Cross Country
Lower School Girls: 1. L Grant 2. J Hoad 3. P Roessler
Lower School Boys: 1. T Lewis 4. J McDowall 6. P Brown 11. C Mitchell
Upper School Girls: 1. K Brown 2. P Wardley 3. E Woods 5. C England 6. M
Walker
Upper School Boys: 2. L Alleway 3. T Ives
11.
G Chalmers
16.
L Marshall
Boy and Girl Team Winners
SCHOOL CLUBS FOR THE SPRING TERM
Clubs have begun again this week - Monday 9 January.
CLICK to download the latest club information for this term.
REIGATE PRIORY WINTER HATS
Embroidered with our school badge, these red hats with a reflective strip
are a perfect addition to the winter wardrobe - on sale in the School Office
for £3.00.
PTA 50 / 50 CLUB
The 50/50 Club is a scheme run by the PTA to raise funds to pay for
the insurance and upkeep of the school minibus. It is a vital resource which
all the children love going on for not just sporting events such as Cricket
and Netball but also for transporting on education visits such as the North
Wales trip.
Like everything else the cost to keep them going has increased dramatically
each year and therefore it is essential that we get as many parents, carers,
grandparents etc to join the club to raise the £1000 plus needed!
CLICK to download more information on
the 50 / 50 Club.
CAR PARKING
Please remember that you can park ‘free’ in Bell Street and Bancroft Road
car parks between 8.35 – 9.05 a.m. and 3.20 – 4.00 p.m. You must display the
‘red’ Reigate Priory School ‘ticket’ on your windscreen. Please park
considerately and within the allocated bays. The Civil Enforcement
Officers (a new name for parking attendants!) now have the power to issue
fines for dangerous and inconsiderate parking.
On the other hand, if you are able to walk and/or cycle to school please
consider that option. If your child is going to travel to school
independently then you must read a copy of the school policy and complete
the proforma – available from the school office.
SCHOOL MEALS
The cost of a school dinner remains at £2.00 per day. If your child has
school dinners you will soon receive your ‘bill’ for a half term and prompt
payment is essential. If you wish to pay weekly then please send in £10.00
each Monday morning. The on-line paying facility is also available via
www.surreycc.gov.uk/schoolmeals . Parents who are eligible for Income
Support, Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance and Child Tax Credit (not
Working Tax Credit) can claim free school meals. Please contact Mrs. Pledge,
in the school office, if you wish to apply. If you are eligible for
free school meals but do not wish to avail yourself of this service, could
you please advise us as this affects the level of school funding.
For children who bring packed lunches, please encourage them to bring home
all packaging and waste food. This helps reduce our rubbish and stops the
squirrels scavenging in our dustbins!
A reminder that all playtime snacks should be as healthy as possible. NO
chocolate, sweets or crisps – thank you. Also, we are a NUT FREE school due
to the increasing number of children susceptible to allergic reactions.
WATER BOTTLES
Don’t forget to fill those Reigate Priory water bottles and NAME them!!
Replacement bottles (£1.00) and lids (20p) available from the office.
ECO SCHOOL STEERING GROUP
We are proposing to set up an Eco School steering Group to further develop
our efforts in creating a more sustainable school. Mr. Pearce (5AP) will
shortly be recruiting team members and would welcome all parents. If you
would like to be considered please contact him.
FRONT DOOR
For the information of new parents and a reminder to parents and children in
Years 4,5 and 6, please can I emphasise that our Front Door (next to my
office) is NOT the way in for pupils in the morning or out at 3.30 p.m. The
correct way in and out of school for pupils is via the playground – using
either the North Gate (Morrisons’ side) or the South side Park gates. The
front door is for visitors who need to come to the school office to sign in.
HELPING IN SCHOOL
We welcome any parents or grandparents who would like to help in school.
That ‘extra pair hands’ can make a real difference in many lessons! If you
can help, please apply on line for CRB clearance at the following address:-
https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/babcocksupportservces/
