Annual Children's concert - 'Rights R Us'

Children at the school who learn instruments at school have been offered  the opportunity to attend a concert at the Lighthouse, Poole's centre for Arts on Friday 25th March. The concert is organised by Dorset Music Service's County Youth groups.The children are going to listen to Jazz music, listen to wind instruments, there will also be an opportunity for the audience to be involved. They will also be looking at the difference between Britain and South America and the children will see some professional dancing. A letter has been sent out to all children who learn instruments. If you think your child has missed this letter, please contact the school office.

Home Learning with SWGfL Merlin?

Can your child share with you some work they have been doing within SWGfL Merlin recently? Perhaps they have written an article for Merlin Times our Online School Newspaper or have created some work in PurpleMash? Alternatively, they may have explored EducationCity.com or Mathletics? Why not spend some time at the computer with them and see what wonderful resources lie behind the login screen of SWGfL Merlin.

Parentmail

Thank you for those of you who have already returned the Parentmail forms. We would really like to get as many parents as possible onto this new system, so if you don’t have an email address, but you do have a mobile number then please still complete the form. This new system has promised us a quicker and more efficient way to communicate with you,saving time and resources. If you have mislaid your form, we have spares in the school office, just ask.

Safer Internet Day 2011

Safer Internet Day is on 8th February 2011 and we encourage you all to consider the importance of e-safety with your children through talking to them about how they use the Internet. A range of excellent materials for children and parents on the subject of e-safety can be found at http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/. Why not use this time to listen again to last years e-safety radio show through our school website, click the 'Safety' button at the top of our school website.

Mathletics - Competition heats up!

Year 2 and Year 3 are locked in battle over who can feature the highest in the Mathletics Hall of Fame. On Saturday (29/01/11), Miss. Johnson’s Year 3 were 24th in the UK with Mr. Spracklen’s Year 2 class closely behind in 28th spot. Who will win as the weeks go on? Will Year 4 join Year 2 and 3 in the Mathletics Hall of Fame?

Link School Wall Display

Children at the Prince of Wales First School have created a display about our link with Belle Vue Infants and Newport Junior School in our school hall. The display includes a letter, pictures and Christmas cards that the two schools have sent us. We look forward to building on our display as our link with the two schools develops.

Clubs for the Spring Term

Clubs have begun this term, a list for this term can be viewed in each class or at the entrance of the hall. The office holds any waiting lists so please speak to our office staff if there is a club which your child wishes to attend, we will endeavour to fill spaces within the summer term.