Autumn Term 2014 Newsletter 7
Autumn Term 2014 Newsletter 7
Please can I remind you that long hair needs to be tied up for school using a black/grey/red
bobble only no large bows or hair decorations thank you.
Morrisons Vouchers
Thank you to all our families who have given their Morrison's vouchers to us. We have received just over 3000
vouchers and have been able to order 2 fruit trees, some trowels for Forest School, some steps for our Reception
class and a large wooden planter for our outdoor area.
Dont forget to order your childs Christmas lunch by completing the school menu and
returning it back to school by Thursday 11 December. Please do not return the invitation.
Mrs. Gibbons and Mrs. Noble have been enjoying sharing the Managing Behaviour course with about 36 parents.
This is the same system that all staff have been trained to use at Mill View. Over four weeks, we have thought
about lots of aspects of behaviour management, including staying composed, setting boundaries, helping children to
make good choices and handling conflict.
Feedback from parents has been very positive. One parent said, I feel more confident in trying to empower my
children in making decisions and managing behaviour. Great techniques. Everyone who responded via the course
evaluation form said that they would recommend the course to other parents.
We hope to offer the course again. Please let us know if you would be interested in attending.
Anti-Bullying Week
Last week at Mill View we recognised Anti Bullying Week. We began with an assembly and then continued exploring
the theme in our classes. We thought about what the word bullying means and thought of ways to handle being
bullied, realising that you are bullying and seeing others being bullied. Everyone was given a leaflet Keeping Safe at
Mill View which explained clearly what to do if children ever find themselves in any of these situations, what to do,
what not to do and what words to say. Well done especially to Key Stage 2 classes who handled this subject with
maturity.
And finally
Diary Dates
Tuesday 25 November Family Learning Session 9am 11am (Rec; Year 1 & 2) Making Story Sacks
Friday 28 November PTA Non Uniform Day & Childrens Film Night
Tuesday 2 December Reception visit to Upton Library
Saturday 06 December Inter School Cross Country
Friday 05 December Year 5 bag packing at Marks and Spencer, Cheshire Oaks with the PTA
Saturday 06 December Handpicked Christmas Market 11am to 3pm
Tuesday 09 December Reception Visit to Christmas at Erddig
Wednesday 10 December Key Stage 2 Carol Service at Upton Holy Ascension 6pm
Thursday 11 December 1.30pm Choir Carol Singing at Marks and Spencer, Cheshire Oaks
Friday 12 December Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children and Year 2 cake sale
Monday 15 December 10am Choir Carol Singing at Marks and Spencer, Cheshire Oaks
Monday 15 December 9.30am and 1.45pm Reception, Year 1 & 2 Christmas Play
Tuesday 16 December Christmas Lunch in the Windmill Caf for all children
Wednesday 17 December Alice Musical Production at St Marys Centre, Chester for Years 1 to 3
Thursday 18 December Alice Musical Production at St Marys Centre, Chester for Years 4 to 6
Friday 19 December Year 6 bag packing at Morrisons Supermarket, Upton
Friday 19 December - School closes