11^th September 2006

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the New Term.

• Please can you ensure that all children arrive at school on time. School starts promptly at 8.50a.m. and all children should be on site and ready to line up with their class by this time.

• Could I remind parents not to park their cars in Ferndale Avenue and not to bring cars up the school drive.

• We will be holding an Open Day for prospective parents of children starting full-time school in September 2007. This will be held on Thursday 21^st September. The day will be split into 4 sessions, please contact the office if you wish to visit, or have friends that may, on this day.

• Friday 21^st September is our Sponsored Walk Day. We are hoping to raise money to fund our annual trip to the theatre in January for all children in Y1 to Y6 and for an entertainer to work with the children in the Foundation Stage. Attached is a Sponsor Form that we are encouraging the children to fill with family and friends willing to support them in their efforts. Please ask for more forms if you need them and have them ready for the big event.

• On Monday 9^th October the photographer will be in school to take individual and family photographs. Non school children at 8.40 a.m. and 12.45p.m. in the main hall. You will then be able to order them in time for Christmas.

• Parents Evenings – We will be holding our first Parents Evening the week beginning the 16^th October 2006. Appointment times will be circulated nearer the date.

A reminder about the Ferndale Bears.

• Bear- gundy Bear can be purchased at cost of £2, from the school office. He wears a tee shirt with the school name and logo on it. Any Ferndale child can purchase a bear of their own, but please write a name on him so that he can be easily identified. Limited stocks available – so buy your bear soon!
• Come Rain Come Shine Bear – who will be awarded to every child who achieves 100% attendance each term. He wears a raincoat.         P.T.O.

• Boffin Bear wears a Ferndale sash. He will be awarded for achievements.
• Back Pack Bear who carries a rucksack. He will be given to every child who attends an off-site residential event.

The children are encouraged to collect a complete set of bears. These are to encourage each child to work to the best of their ability, good attendance and participation in school activities.

School Year   2006-2007

Term and Holiday Dates

2006

AUTUMN TERM

 2007

SPRING TERM

2007

SUMMER TERM

School Training Days

Monday 4^th    SEPTEMBER 2006

Wednesday           3^rd   JANUARY 2007

Friday                    23^rd MARCH 2007

Friday                    4^th   MAY 2007

Target Setting Day   Thursday 3^rd May 2007

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Mr N.J.Edge

Headteacher