18th October 2007

Harvest Festival Donations Gratefully Received

The Harvest Festival Service went very well. Thanks to everyone for their donations which were gratefully received by St George’s Crypt. Mr Gary Stott from the crypt was able to attend the service and gave his thanks at the end. He quoted from the Year 2 and 3 recitation of the parable of the sower, and drew the analogy of the seeds being scattered into places where it was difficult for them to grow. He said it was like God’s love, which was scattered into all places even though it might not seemingly have an effect. He said this was like the work of St Georges, where they tried to scatter God’s love into difficult places in Leeds.

Half Term
We have a well earned rest over the coming week to recharge batteries. I hope everyone has a great week. Staff will be still working on Friday, preparing
for the forthcoming ISI inspection in March on their training day.
Good luck England in the Rugby World Cup Final!

After Half Term
When we come back we have a home netball fixture against Wakefield Tutorial College on the Wednesday (2pm) where I will field the Under 10 team. There will be no team list sent out as all the pupils will be in school and we will finish by the end of school. Please remember to return tops (into my hands) for the match though.
We are hosting a workshop for the Ballet Rambert on Thursday at 12.30pm which involves the Year 5 and 6 pupils together with the Year 5 and 6 pupils from Moorlands School. Can any pupils who have not yet paid their £5 please do so on the first day back.

A Winning Start
We won our chess fixture at Churwell – just. It was a close contest which we shaded 7-5. The two players I mentioned last week gave the best performances – both Lois and Anamay winning both their games, showing the value of competing outside school at a higher level. We will need to improve – Churwell did not field their best player (an England international)

Year 5 and 6 have been hugely enthused by their studies of Ancient Egypt this half term and have worked hard on their projects.

Ballroom Dancing Session
Final reminder!!
Tuesday the 23rd of October at 7:30 in the school hall.
Trip the light fantastic for only £6 each, refreshments included.
Many thanks to Barry and Wendy for kindly giving their time freely. All payment goes to school funds.Charity Concert Reminder
Saturday 17th November – 7.30 pm
Years 4, 5 and 6 & the orchestra performing
In aid of St George’s Crypt

Notes from Mrs Watkins
Don’t forget children, lots of ‘warm fuzzies’ this holiday.
It was lovely on duty on the yard to see Lucinda and Rachel teaching Lizzie to skip.
Well done to Jaimi-Ann for winning a shield for doubles tennis.

Summary Box
Monday:
Art Club 3.30-4.30pm
Tuesday:
Swimming
Beginners Chess Lunchtime
Drama Club 3.30pm-4.30pm
Wednesday:
Chess Club Lunchtime
Story Club 3.30-4.30pm
U11 Netball v Wakefield Tutorial College
Thursday:
Chess Squad Lunchtime
Netball Practice 3.30-4.30pm
Ballet Rambert Workshop (12.30pm)
Friday:
Orchestra Lunch time
Halloween Party 6.30pm