NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN S SERVICES

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1 NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN S SERVICES Mousehold Infant and Nursery School Mousehold Avenue Norwich Tel. (01603) NR3 4RS Fax. (01603) office@mousehold.norfolk.sch.uk Website: Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Westall Dear Parents/Carers, 25 th November 2016 We are very proud to announce that Mousehold have been awarded the Green Flag for Eco Schools work. This was awarded following a thorough assessment on how eco friendly staff and children are at school. The Eco Council did an amazing job explaining what we do every day at Mousehold. I continue to be very proud of how embedded Eco work is within the school community. Thank you for all of your support. Children In Need was a day to be very proud too. The school raised over 400. Thank you! Yours faithfully, Mrs Rebecca Westall Dates for your diary Wednesday 7 th December: Christmas Fayre. Wednesday 7 th December: School Christmas Dinner Friday 16 th December. Last day of term. CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY (just for fun!) Christmas Play dates Wednesday 7 th December 9.30am: Year R Thursday 8 th December 9.30am: Year R Thursday 8 th December 10.30am and 2.15pm : Nursery Wednesday 14 th December 9.30am : Year 2 Wednesday 14 th December 2pm : Year 1 Thursday 15 th December 9.30am: Year 1 Thursday 15 th December 2pm: Year 2

2 Friends of School Christmas Fayre Santa is making an appearance Time slots available on appointment. Please book your time when you arrive at the fayre to avoid disappointment. Storytime and Songs This will be held in the library. Please book your slot at the library to ensure your child can enjoy the full session. Lots of stalls, games and refreshments Raffle tickets available to buy prior the Christmas Fayre as well as on the day. Kate and Sarah will be on the playground from 2.40pm on Tuesday 29 th November and Monday 5 th December. Amazing Raffle Prizes! A limo ride for 4 people to the theatre to see the pantomime. 50 M&S voucher Amazon Kindle Fire tablet Amazona Zoo family ticket Bure Valley Railway family ticket Fairhaven family ticket Beauty Hamper Highlodge pass Virgin Active pass. And many many more prizes. We look forward to seeing you there!

3 Class Assemblies this term and next: NEW TIME 9.15am Friday 2 nd December: Class 6 Friday 20 th January: Class 7 Friday 27 th January: Class 8 Friday 10 th February: Class 9 Friday 3 rd March: Class 1 Friday 10 th March: Class 5 Friday 17 th March: Class 2 Midday Supervisory Assistant Vacancy We have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisory Assistant ( MSA ) The hours are Monday to Friday 11.50am to 1.35pm., term time only. The hourly rate is The role will include lunchtime supervision of children in the dinner hall and playground. It will also involve cleaning tables and setting up tables. We are looking for someone who is committed to good attendance and punctuality and is a good team player. If you are interested please collect an application form from the school office. Closing date is Friday 9 th December (12 noon). Interviews will be held on Friday 16 th December. The job will start on Thursday 5 th January There will be relevant training provided soon after the start date including Safeguarding Training. We are committed to safeguarding all children. Attendance Please can we remind you that if your child is unwell it is important to ring school and either leave a message on the answer machine or speak to the ladies in the office to give a reason for absence. The classes with the highest weekly attendance over the last half-term are: Top Dog winners: Class 4, 5, Top Cat winners: Class 7 twice! Class 9 Library opening times and chance to look at books and displays: The school library will be open to families after school every Friday from 3pm 3.20pm. During this time the classrooms will be open for you to look at your child s books and see their progress.

4 Friends of School Monday 21 st November: Friend of School meeting 1.30pm All welcome. Tuesday 22 nd November and Monday 5 th December from 1.30pm: Preparation for fayre. As much help as possible is needed please. Friday 25 th November: Non uniform day for chocolate donations. Wednesday 7 th December Christmas Fayre after school. Setting up from 12 noon (helpers needed please) Friends of School are asking for some donations of wine prior to the fayre. Thank you. Mrs Beaumont Brown Class 8 We wish Mrs Beaumont Brown all the very best when she starts her Maternity leave. She will be leaving us in the next few weeks to enjoy preparing to be a Mum. Scooters and Bikes We have had a few occasions recently when the wrong scooter/bike has been taken home. Sometimes there are more than one scooter/bike looking very similar. Please double check the one you take belongs to your child. Many thanks. Sleep workshops by Sleep East Are you or your children struggling to get a good night s sleep? A FREE Sleep Counselling workshop for parents/carers of children with sleep deprivation to be held at: Under One Roof, Westwick Street, Norwich, NR2 4SZ on Monday 12 December from pm Our qualified team specialises in support for parents/carers of children with complex and additional needs. Our Sleep Well, Live Well workshop covers the following : The Physiology of sleep Why is my child not sleeping? Sleep information and strategies Keeping a sleep diary Developing a good bedtime routine Maintaining a good sleep pattern Plus - Everyone attending will be provided with a comprehensive sleep information pack

5 Parent View Thank you to all who have logged on to put across your views. Please ask for support if you need it. There are plenty of staff who can help. Leaflets and Advertising of local events Please remember we have a leaflet stand in our foyer near our office. Please take time to come and have a look at some of the information displayed there. We also have the notice board on the school playground next to the canteen. Favourite Five: Mr Seaman Teaching Assistant in Year 2 Favourite Food: Steak or lamb Favourite Place: Yorkshire Favourite Colour: Green Favourite Film: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Favourite Book: The Hobbit Policies Our policies are on our school website. This is where you will find the Safeguarding and Behaviour policies amongst others. Please remember to look at our school website for exciting updates.