Walton-le-Dale

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Issue 19 3rd February 2016

Dear Parents,

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

I would like to remind parents to make their termly contribution of 12 (1 each week) for their childrens
swimming lessons. If you wish to, you can pay the full amount of 36 by ParentPay but this is only necessary for
Nursery Classes to Year 4. This is a very important source of income to keep our pool going. This can be paid on
ParentPay or cash or by cheque (payable to L.C.C.). We currently have less than 15% of our parents contributing,
making the future of our pool very uncertain. This contribution is of huge importance and incredible value in
helping your children receive lessons each week.
CHOIR BLACKBURN CONCERT 9

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A letter has been given to each choir member to give you full details of the concert being held on Wednesday 9
March. I am really delighted to see that almost all choir members have completed and return their slip to come to this
concert after all their hard work. This important information shows you how to obtain tickets for this wonderful
musical event. When booking, if you state your school name, they might be able to help you obtain a seat which has a
better view of your children performing. Our choir will be situated on the top right hand corner of the stage when you
are facing the staging.
100 CLUB WINNERS
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The 5 draw took place on Friday 29 January 2016, Joanne Wright from the Reception pulled the 3 winning numbers:
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1 prize: 24.25 The Vincent Family with No. 2
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2 prize: 19.40 The Harkness Family with No. 66
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3 prize: 14.55 went to Heather Paynter with No. 31
38.80 was raised and contributed to the swimming pool fund for further refurbishment/running costs
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The next draw will on Friday 26 February 2016. Please contact the PTFA at wldps.ptfa@gmail.com
YEAR 5 BUGSY MALONE LOSTOCK HALL ACADEMY
LHA have kindly invited our Year 5 children to watch their production of Bugsy Malone on Friday. Drop off and pick
up times are unaffected by this change to their timetable however.
PARENTPAY SUPPORT
We would like all our parents to have a look at using our ParentPay payment system which is so easy to help you pay
bills and make payments quickly and efficiently. Balances can also be checked in no time at all. If you have mislaid
your activation details for your account, please call the office and speak to our bursar, Mrs Armstrong. She also
welcomes contact via email at aarmstrong@wldps.com . Thank you for your continued support!
YEAR 3 PARENTS MEETING ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL MONDAY 8

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FEBRUARY 5.30PM

A meeting has been arranged for parents and children in Year 3 to see a presentation and ask questions regarding our
visit to Robinwood Residential Centre in Todmorden. This visit will take place next December when our present Year 3
children are in Year 4. Attendance is optional but it is designed to inform you of the forthcoming event.
BOREATTON PARK YEAR 6 TRIP
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The next payment of 50 for Boreatton Park will be required by the 5 February. This can be paid on ParentPay and
we would encourage you to do this, however, it can also be paid in cash or by cheque to L.C.C. and given directly to

the main office or posted in a named envelope in one of the secure boxes in school. Please remember to also send
your payment card into school with your payment, if paying by cash or cheque. Thank you.
SUPER PUPILS
Congratulations to our Super Pupils from last week:
Bison Class - Katie
Manatee Class- Jasmine
Falcon Class - Isabelle
Eagle Class - Laura
Jaguar Class Jack
Leopard Class- Elliot
Loris Class- Sebastian
Kakapo Class- Pippa
Gorilla Class- Lucy
Orangutan Class- Ellie
Elephant Class- Jake
Rhinoceros Class- Aaliyah

Yours sincerely,
C. Shields
5th February
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8 February

Year 5 to visit Lostock Hall Academy to see their production of Bugsy Malone 9.30am -12pm
Infant and Junior Science shows on materials and electricity with Adrian Bowden
Y3 meeting for parents and children for the residential to Robinwood, Todmorden 5.30pm Junior Hall

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12 February

Yr2 Explorers History workshop with Lancashire Museum

Break for Half Term
Valentines Disco KS1 5.15-6.15pm KS2 6.30-7.30pm

22nd February

Return to School

23rd February

Junior Sports Inclusion Event at Walton Le Dale High School

PTFA Helpers Preparation Card Making for Mothers Day Craft 6pm

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29 February

Central Venue Football Tournament at Lostock Hall Academy 4.00pm- 5.30pm

2nd March

PTFA Mothers Day Craft Session 3.10-4.15pm

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World Book Day

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Central Venue Football Tournament at Lostock Academy 4.00pm- 5.30pm

3 March
7 March

Parents Evening 3.30pm- 7pm

9th March

Choir Multi School Concert through the Blackburn Cathedral Outreach programme

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Yr6 Vikings History workshop with Lancashire Museum

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Central Venue Football Tournament at Lostock Hall Academy 4.00pm till 5.30pm

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18 March

Bring an Easter Egg to School Day: Dress as you like.

23rd March

SWIMMING POOL CLOSED OWING TO ESSENTIAL STAFF TRAINING No lessons for Elephant/Macaw/Loris

10 March
14 March

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24 March

Easter Bonnet Parade

SWIMMING POOL CLOSED OWING TO ESSENTIAL STAFF TRAINING No lessons for
Rhino/Orangutang/Gorilla/Kakapo

25th March- 28th March

School is closed for the Bank Holiday Easter Week

30th March

PTFA Easter Games Night 6pm

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4 April

Full Governors Meeting 6pm

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7 April

Yr4 Brass and Guitar Concert

Year 4 Rotakids Event DVD/BOOK/CD sale for children at Derian House

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8 April

End of Term

25th April

School Opens- Summer Term

Central Venue for Netball Lostock Hall Academy