April NewsletterA message from the Head Teacher

The following information may be of use to you over the coming weeks.

Class Assemblies/Graduation Day

The following Class Assemblies and Graduation Days will take place at 9.15am on the following dates:

Mrs Miller’s class - Friday 17th June at 9.15amKS1 Assembly - Friday 8th July at 9.15amMr Dempsey’s/Mr Andrew’s class - Friday 15th July at 9.15am

Graduation Day (Nursery) and Cream Tea (Reception) will be held on Monday 18th July at the following times:

9.15am – 10.00am - Nursery2.30pm – 3.10pm - Reception

Consultation Evening (Optional)

Pupils’ individual reports will be distributed at the beginning of July. Should you wish to discuss the content of the report, staff will be available on Wednesday 6th July from 3.30pm until 5.00pm.

Year 6 SATs and Summer Tests

May I remind you that Year 6 SATs will take place during the week beginning Monday 9th – 13th May 2016. It is essential that all Year 6 pupils attend school on these dates.

Tests for Years 3, 4 and 5 will commence from the week beginning 17th May 2016.

Tests for Key Stage 1 will take place during May.

Current Term Diary Dates

MAY

Monday 9th-Friday 13th SAT’S(Year 6)

JUNE

Class Assemblies

Mrs Miller’s class – Friday 17th at 9.15am

National Sports Week (20 th June)

Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th- Cycle Training (Year 5)

Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th – Kingswood Residential Visit (Year 6)

Tuesday 21st – Sports Day for Early Years

Tuesday 21st – Skipping Festival (KS1)

Wednesday 22nd – Sports Day (KS1 and KS2)

Friday 24th June – Hoopstarz Day (KS1 and Reception)

Friday 24th June – Sports of the World Day (Year 3 and Year 4)

Friday 24th June – Sports Day Picnic (EY’S/KS1/KS2)

Induction Day for Reception Pupils

Family Learning Day for Early Years Parents.Gateshead Family Learning Team invites all Early Years parents to a 3 week Early Writing Course on Tuesday 26th April, 3rd and 10th May.

Please complete the attached slip if you would like to attend.

Wednesday 29th June at 9.15am

JULY

Friday 1st July – Olympic Athlete Event

Consultation Evening

Wednesday 6th July

Class AssembliesKS1 Assembly- Friday 8th July at 9.15amMr Dempsey/ Mr Andrew’s class –Friday 15th July at 9.15am

Graduation Day/Cream Tea

Monday 18th July9.15am – 10.00am – Nursery2.30pm – 3.10pm - Reception

Holiday DatesSummer TermMonday 11 April 2016 –Tuesday 19th July 2016

Half Term Holidays30th May – 3rd June 2016 (incl 1 bank holiday – 30th May 2016)

We return to school on Tuesday 6th September.

National Sports Week- Monday 20 th – 24 th June

We are celebrating National Sports Week with sporting events taking place for all children.

Cycle Training for Year 5 on Monday 6 th June and Tuesday 7 th June

You will hear details regarding this event later.

Kingswood Residential Trip for Year 6 – Wednesday 15 th – Friday 17 th June

Our annual Year 6 residential visit is taking place on Wednesday 15th June to Friday 17th June. We have arranged plenty of adventurous activities for our Year 6 pupils to enjoy!

Sports Day for EY’s, KS1 and KS2

Our Annual Sports Day will be held on Wednesday 22nd June at 10.00am for KS1 and 1.30pm for KS2. In the event of inclement weather, the reserve date will be Thursday 23rd June. Parents are invited to attend this event.

Sports day for EY’s will be held on Tuesday 21st June at 9.30am (Nursery and Reception). Parents are welcome to attend this event.

Skipping Festival for KS1 on Tuesday 21 st June

Family Learning Day for Early Years Parents.Gateshead Family Learning Team invites all Early Years parents to a 3 week Early Writing Course on Tuesday 26th April, 3rd and 10th May.

Please complete the attached slip if you would like to attend.

We have arranged a Skipping Festival for KS1 from 9.00am -11.30am in the school hall. The pupils will need to wear their PE kit for this event.

Hoopstarz Day (Friday 24 th June) for KS1 and Reception Class

We have arranged a Hoopstarz Day on Friday 24th June for Reception and KS1. The children need to attend in their PE kits on this date.

Sports of the World Day for Years 3 and 4- Friday 24 th June (all day)

We have also arranged a “Sports of the World Day” at Charles Thorp on Friday 24th June for Year 3 and 4 pupils. Pupils need to wear their PE kits on this date. You will receive details of this event later.

Sports Day Picnic – Friday 24 th June

The School Council has decided to have an Early Years/KS1/KS2 Picnic on Friday 24th June. The school cooks will prepare an outside picnic (weather permitting!) for this event.

Children can wear sports gear for this event.

It will be an exciting day for all pupils.

Olympic Athlete – Friday 1 st July

We have an Olympic athlete visiting school to do a sponsored event on 1st July. Details regarding this event will follow shortly.

Rowlands Gill Primary SchoolParent Teachers Association (PTA)

News – April 2016

Thank you

Many thanks to all who attended or contributed to our Cake Day on 11th March 2016. A total of £240 was made.

Through partnership with the School we aim to enhance our children’s school experience by organising After School Clubs, events and through funding special projects.

Since Sept 2015 we have contributed £2615 towards the new outdoor seating area and £450 for Xmas books for all the children. We will contribute to year 6 autograph books and leaving event and also plan to give £200 to each class (£2800) for teachers to utilise as they see fit.

Between Sept 2014 and Aug 2015 we gave £500 towards the red kite statue, £2150 for iPads, £378 for Xmas books and £400 for yr 6 autograph books and leaving event.

We would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support of the Rowlands Gill Primary School PTA.

CONTACT USEmail: pta.rowlandsgill@gmail.com

Website: rowlandsgillprimaryschool.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTARowlandsGill

After School Clubs at Rowlands Gill Primary School

Many pupils currently attend our fantastic range of clubs but, what do you think about them? and which additional activities would you like added to the timetable? We want to make the after school clubs suit you

and your child.Please complete the survey below and share your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve. Many thanks.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KKSQFZB

New Multi-Sports After School ClubMulti sports is a new KS1 club on Thursday nights. This club is a fun introduction to a variety of sports including

tennis, touch rugby, hockey, netball, basketball....the lot. Keep fit, have fun. Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm.

The club has already started this term but if your child would like to enrol we can offer them a place at a discounted price (you would just have to pay for the sessions they attend, not for the whole term). It's a

popular club so do book quickly please by texting Imogen on 07966393569.

PTA 50:50 Lottery

For as little as £1 per month you can enter our monthly prize draw. Money raised is split between the PTA charity and the monthly prize. Info contact: Karen – kaz_whiteley@yahoo.com

Send a Cheque or set up a bank transfer.Cheques to: “Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery” (mark the envelop PTA 50:50 Club)

Bank Transfer: Beneficiary: Rowlands Gill PTA Lottery Acc No: 53588760 SC: 30-93-71

DATES FOR THE DIARY

DATE TIME EVENT

22nd June 2016 TBC Sports Day

7th July 2016 TBC Summer Festival

What is the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)?We are a charitable organisation (charity no. 1050183) run wholly by volunteers,

comprising parents and grandparents of the pupils at RGPS.  Through partnership with the School we aim to enhance our children’s school experience by organising After School Clubs and Events

and through funding Special projects.