Mrs Dring, headteacher at St Andrews CE Infant School said goodbye today for the last time. She will be starting at another school after half term. Mrs Dring has been at the school for 7 years and was the headteacher to all our children at Woodlea. A group of children were asked to attend her special assembly. The children shared some of their memories, wrote a poem and performed it to the children, staff and friends of St Andrews. 

Everyone at Woodlea would like to thank Mrs Dring for all the help, support and guidance that she has given to all the children during her time there. 

St Andrew's CE Infant School and Woodlea Junior School

Road Safety - Near Misses

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to thank you for your cooperation with parking at the start and end of the school day. The parking signs provided by the police have helped to make the area safer and alleviate morning congestion to some degree, but Woodlea Road still presents challenges at these times, including the speed at which some cars travel.

Last week there was a near miss, involving a car and a child from Woodlea Junior School. Last month too, a similar incident occurred with a child from St Andrew’s CE Infant school, where a car was using the school drive as a turning point.

There are limited parking spaces outside the entrance to both schools. Please try to avoid Woodlea Road and use the available public parking spaces around school rather than trying to park directly outside. These are the Civic Centre, Tesco and The Leisure Centre. By doing this you will help to ensure our children are safer and stop potential accidents happening.

If you do not use a car to transport your child(ren) to school please ensure you supervise them adequately, particularly in the area outside school.

If your child is at Woodlea Junior School and walks to school unsupervised, please remind them of Road Safety, which will complement the awareness sessions which have already taken place in school.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation,

Mrs C Dring (Headteacher at St Andrew’s CE Infant School)

Mrs Shorrocks (Headteacher at Woodlea Junior School)

Year 6 trip to Clitheroe Castle

Dear Parent/Carer,

We have organised a trip to Clitheroe Castle for year 6 on Friday February 24^th.

The trip is to support the children’s learning next half term when we will be learning about the events surrounding the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066.

Whilst at the castle, the children will take part in a series of workshops to help them better understand the topic. The workshops include:

• Exploring the battles leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings through drama and

re-enactment.

• Handling replica weapons, armour and equipment of a Norman, Saxon and Viking warrior.
• Investigating the defensive structures shown in the construction of Clitheroe Castle.
• Exploring the importance of armour in protecting ‘Sir Egbert’ from a big drop!

Travel will be by coach (Holmeswood coaches) leaving school at 9:10am and returning to school by 3:10pm.

We are asking for contributions towards the cost of the trip (including workshops and travel) of £9.30 to be paid by Tuesday 21^st February. If sufficient donations are not raised, the visit will not take place.

Your child will require a ‘disposable’ packed lunch. If your child is in receipt of free school meals, they will be supplied with a school packed lunch (please indicate on the tear off slip if you would prefer your child to bring a packed lunch from home)

Many thanks for your continued support,

Science Week

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you are probably aware next week is our ‘Science week’. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to some of the events we have running.

Friday 3^rd February

Adrian Bowden science show.

• Gorilla, Panda, Rhino, Tiger classes show starts at 10:00am ends at 11:00am
• Leopard, Elephant, Chimp, Orangutan classes show starts at 1:10pm ends at 2:10pm

Thursday 9^th February

Hands-on science investigations.

• All classes will be welcoming parents from 1.30pm to come and work scientifically with them.

Friday 10^th February

Science week celebration assembly.

• Children from all classes will celebrate their achievements in an assembly starting at 2:40pm

We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events.

Norman Payne,

Curriculum leader

Science Week

Dear Parent / Carer,

In the final week of this half term, we will be holding our annual ‘Science week’ (6^th-10^th February). Science week is a great opportunity to engage the children in hands-on, practical science. Last year’s science week was a great success and created a real buzz amongst the children about science.

There will be several events which parents are welcome to attend.

• Firstly, our launch event on Friday 3^rd February will be a visit from ‘Adrian Bowden’s Science Show’. Adrian’s shows are always great fun, interactive and have a great deal of ‘WOW!’ put in for good measure.
• Next, you are invited to take part in a hand’s-on science investigation in your child’s class on Thursday 9^th February (afternoon – time to be confirmed).
• Finally, there will be a celebration assembly at 2:40pm on Friday 10^th February where the children will showcase their learning.

I very much hope that you can join us.

Last year, we were fortunate enough to have the Science show generously funded by the PTFA. This year, however, this will not be possible (PTFA funds having been used to fund the trip to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Christmas). Therefore, we are asking for each child to bring a voluntary contribution of £1.50 to meet some of the cost of the science show. I’m sure that you’ll agree, the science show does give the children a great opportunity to experience experiments that are not always possible in the classroom.

Many thanks in advance and I look forward to seeing many of you at our various science week events.

Norman Payne

Curriculum Leader / Science Subject leader

Year 6 enjoyed a day filled with writing opportunities, making gruesome potions and drama. The children were enthusiastic about the day and produced some amazing writing, as well as showing off their acting skills!

Well done to you all.