Dear Parents & friends of Bridge Hall Primary School,

I am thrilled to be able to tell you that work will start on the Early Years playground at the end of November. After all the wonderful improvements to the classroom environments over the years it is exciting to be finally making a start on the playground developments.

The plan for the playground will be on display in the Early Years Reception area from next week. I would ask that you help us to ensure children’s safety during the development work by keeping your child out of that area before and after school.

Over coming weeks we are reviewing a number of school policies. As always we welcome your suggestions and input. The list of meetings are below with dates, times and focus. If you are unable to attend the meetings, but have ideas for improvement, then please ask at the school office for a suggestions form and return it as soon as possible.

Thursday 13th November at 2pm Behaviour Policy

Wednesday 19th November at 2pm Homework Policy

Friday 28th November at 2pm Sex & Relationships education

Friday 5th December at 9.30am Organisation of the school day review

All the meetings will be in school but to help us plan where and organise refreshments please let the school office know if you will be attending.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Sutton

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Welcome back to school and hasn’t the weather been awful during the summer? We are currently in the process of drawing up plans for improving the school playgrounds. Lets hope the weather improves by the time work is finished so we can use the playgrounds.

If you haven’t already had a look at Red Class since the building work in the summer it is definitely worth a visit. Well done to Mrs Shaw and all the staff who helped get it looking so wonderful and stimulating ready for the children on Wednesday the 3rd September.

We have had a great start back with lots of brilliant work already happening and good attendance and punctuality. Thank you.

The school gates will be open every morning from 8.45am and in bad weather we try to open the school doors as quickly as possible but always by 10 to 9. In the afternoon the gates will be open from 3.05pm. For children in Yellow, Blue, Purple and Green Classes please drop your child off at the school door and try to avoid the school corridor as it can get very full. If you need to speak to your child’s classteacher then after school is easier for the class teams to have time to talk to you or alternatively ring the school office to make an appointment.

School clubs are starting soon, all the information is on the reverse of this letter. Please complete the request slip and send in to school as quickly as possible as we offer places on a first come first served basis.

FINALLY PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL WILL NOW BE OPEN AS NORMAL ON FRIDAY THE 24TH OCTOBER BUT CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING ON MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER. APOLOGIES FOR THIS CHANGE IN DATE.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Sutton

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Scholastic Book Fair

I would like to express my thanks to all the parents, friends and children of Bridge Hall who purchased books at our recent book fair. Throughout the week a total of £520.85 of books were bought. This means that school can now purchase £53 worth of books and reading resources for our school library. This amount exceeded expectations and reflects the fantastic support being provided at Bridge Hall Primary School from its parents, pupils and friends. Thank you once again for this success.

Book Character Day

It is World Book Day on Thursday 6th March and as part of these celebrations your child will be taking part in a Book Character Day.

We are asking for as many children as possible to dress up as their favourite book character.

If you would like some ideas I am sure your child’s class teacher would be more than happy to help. We will be holding a special assembly on this day to celebrate, share and meet our book characters!

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the friends and family of Bridge Hall Primary School a happy and prosperous 2008.

I am also looking forward to the exciting challenge of being Acting Headteacher whilst Mrs. Sutton is on Maternity leave.

Great news!

Congratulations! Mrs. Sutton gave birth to Luke Anthony Sutton, a healthy and happy baby boy, on the 9th January. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. Sutton would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and she is looking forward to coming into school to say hello as soon as possible.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR-Friday 25th January until Wednesday 30th January

Bridge Hall Primary School will be hosting a book fair in the School Hall before and after school.

Books will be displayed and will be available to purchase at a discounted price. You and your child will be able to choose from a wide range of exciting books. School will earn 10% in book commission if we all spend a total of £250 throughout the week. So please try and pop in and see what is on offer!

If there are any parents who would be able to help between 8.45 to 10.00 and 2.45 to 3.45 to assist in the sale and preparation of this worthwhile event then please see Miss Heath. Any offers of help would be greatly appreciated.

New Mid-day Assistant

I would like to congratulate and welcome Mr Levins who has joined the mid-day team this term.

New Teaching Assistant

I would also like to congratulate and welcome Miss Smith to the Bridge Hall team, who has also joined us this term and who will be helping to support children throughout the school with their learning.

Thanking you for your continued support,

Miss C Heath (Acting Headteacher)

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Dear Parents & friends of Bridge Hall Primary School,

As I know many of you are aware I was hoping to start my maternity leave at the end of term however baby and body have told me differently and I have started my leave this week.

Thank you to so many of you for your kind wishes. I have greatly appreciated your support.

I know that Miss Heath and Mrs Purewal will do an excellent job in my absence and I hope to still attend many of the exciting Christmas events coming up over the next few weeks.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Sutton

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November Newsletter

Mrs Sutton

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We raised over £200 through the sale of red noses and a non-uniform day.

 In WOW! assembly pupils from years 4, 5 and 6 sang the official song and it was a brilliant performance.

 Want to find out more about where the money goes and how you can help?

Then visit the links below.

www.comicrelief.com

www.rednoseday.com