Manor Press 23 June 2008

Head’slines

Visit to Spain
Our visit to Spain was every bit as good as we expected, if not better! “Amazing” is a word we heard a lot of, not just from our own youngsters but also from people we met along the way as they complimented our children on their behaviour and manners. We were bursting with pride for most of the time.

One of the girls described the visit as “a burst of knowledge and excitement”. Other comments from the children included:

A great pleasure. It was wonderful to see Spain as it really is.
An amazing experience. We experienced a great variety of activities. It was a time for friendship.
It was different from a normal holiday.
It has been a privilege and it was great to experience it with my friends.
It went too quickly.
I have enjoyed the variety of activities.
It has been like a great adventure.
I’ve enjoyed being with friends.
I loved the views and the wildlife.
If you want to see the real version of Spain, the culture and way of life go to the North not the South.
I loved the beach.
I enjoyed all the trips. They were different and amazing.
It’s been the most interesting week of my life.

Read more about our fabulous trip in FMfm...

Reports
Annual reports will be issued on Monday, 23rd. The accompanying letter will inform you of next year’s class teachers and will inform current Year 1 and 2 parents which class their child will be in from September. It will also include guidance on how to interpret the grades and levels given to your child(ren).

Infant Sports Day

The Infant Sports Day will take place on Monday, 23rd June, weather permitting. If the weather is unsuitable, then we shall try for Thursday and Firwood’s Got Talent will take place on the Monday.

Firwood’s Got Talent

Our talent show has been rescheduled for Thursday, 26th June. (See note above about Sports Day.)

Firwood’s European Football Championships

At the time of going to press, Mr. Lengden was busy preparing for this hard fought contest. Teams from Holland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and Croatia will compete for the much coveted title of European Champions.

Induction Day, Art Exhibition and Open Evening

Tuesday, 24th June is our Induction Day, Art Exhibition and Open Evening. In the afternoon we shall welcome the children who will be joining us in September and all the current pupils will move on to their next classroom and teacher. Our annual Art Exhibition will open at 3.30pm. This gives you the opportunity to view all the children’s wonderful artwork. You will be able to buy the framed piece completed by your own child, choose the frame to match your décor at home and order more copies for family and friends. Refreshments will be available. There will also be a Book Fair, courtesy of Mrs. Walmsley, and a New to You stall, courtesy of Mrs. Lockett.

At this time you will also have the opportunity to look round the school and chat to the staff.

Sun Awareness

We have designated next week as Sun Awareness Week – let’s hope we have some sun to be aware of. The children will learn about how to be safe in the sun and will have their own sun awareness passports.

Year 5 Parents’ Evening

Would Year 5 parents please remember to sign the list in the entrance hall?

Africa

We are fortunate enough to have secured a visit from the Hohodza Band, one of the best African traditional bands in England. Hohodza is a spectacular all African group from Zimbabwe, now based in Greater Manchester. The group includes traditional dancers, singers and musicians and carries out workshops for schools, teaching drumming, singing, dance, mbira and marimba playing.

The visit will take place on Wednesday, 25th June. The group will give a whole school demonstration and then work with each class to give the children a taste of what it is like to sing a traditional song or play an unfamiliar instrument.