29^TH September 2005

Dear Parents,

Next Friday 7^TH October 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 the forms in school next Friday ready for the big event.

On Monday 10^th October the photographer will be in school to take individual and family photographs. Non school children at 8.50 a.m. and 12.45p.m. in the main hall. You will then be able to order them in time for Christmas.

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.
• 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.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Mr N.J.Edge

Headteacher