School savings club
The next School Savings Club paying in date is Thursday 17 May 2018 at 3.15-3.45pm.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please hand in any money to be deposited to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to Mrs Tiffany.
The paying in dates are the penultimate Thursday of each half term and the final date for the summer term is Thursday 12 July at 3.15-3.45pm.
Finally, if your child would like to open account, please ask at the office.
Reading, Sugar, Hugh and RIC
When reading First News on Tuesday, we came across an article about childhood obesity. The children were interested in this and we quickly put a halt to our reading to discuss this topic further. Having recently watched ‘Britain’s Fat Fight’, I shared some information about how much sugar there is in some of the things we drink (help at home by asking your child what they learnt about fruit juice vs Coke).
We were all fascinated and shocked in equal measure and decided we’d like to educate ourselves some more on this topic.
Today, as part of our reading session, we watched an extract from the programme and answered some questions in the style of a RIC (help at home by asking your child what R I C stands for). Stay tuned to find out more about our health-related sugar learning.
Big Pedal
Thank you to all pupils and families who took part in the Big Pedal initiative over the past two weeks by scooting or cycling to school. It’s great to see children continuing to make these active journeys to school to reduce congestion, increase physical activity and improve mental health. We’ll be awarding the Big Pedal prizes in our assembly on Friday.
Well done to Reception class who made the most journeys by bike and scooter, followed by Year 4 and Year 3.
We’ll also be getting involved with Walk to School week, 21-25 May. Watch out for a whole school homework all about our local area and routes to school.
Tennis open days this weekend
This weekend, is the Great British tennis weekend.
There are some great, free local opportunities to take part in tennis activities including David Lloyd, Alwoodley tennis club, Chapel Allerton lawn tennis and squash club and Adel tennis club.
Cycling opportunities
Have you been inspired by the recent Tour de Yorkshire and our Big Pedal bike and scoot to school initiative?
Here are some cycling opportunities coming up locally.
Children’s Beginners Learn to Ride Sessions
Wednesday 30th May – Carr Manor Community School (Secondary Phase)
Times: 9am, 10:30am and 12:00
Children’s Improvers – Skills, Circuits & Games!
Wednesday 30th May – Carr Manor Community School (Secondary Phase)
Time: 2:00pm
Booking is essential for all sessions and can be done by clicking on the appropriate link above. For any additional questions, please contact mary.kelland@cycleleeds.co.uk.
Let’s Ride Pop up Brownlee Centre
Sunday 13th May 2018 12:00pm
Brownlee Centre, Bodington Playing Fields, Leeds, LS16 6HE
This free monthly pop-up event gives you the chance to ride a traffic-free cycle circuit as many times as you want, at a pace that suits you.
The event is open to all ages and abilities and the circuit is easy to ride, with volunteers on hand throughout, ensuring peace of mind and safety for all cyclists.
For those wanting to take things up a gear, British Cycling Go-Ride coaches will also be available to help you improve your cycling skills, and local Ride Leaders and Breeze Champions will be there on the day to tell you more about other cycling opportunities in Leeds with HSBC UK Guided Rides and HSBC UK Breeze.
Bike hire: No bike, no problem! Bike hire is available on the day, including a fleet of tandems, trikes and hand-cycles. Simply register your free place and turn up on the day.
Girls Golf Rocks
A great opportunity to try out a new activity locally.
Big Pedal – our best day so far!
Today, we’ve recorded the highest number of active journeys by bike and scooter for the Big Pedal – 64 pupils (30%).
It would be great to increase these figures for the last few days of the Big Pedal.
After-school clubs update
We’ve had a great response to our summer term after-school clubs with a number of the clubs already full.
There are the following places available so please contact the office if your child would like to join.
- Tuesday: 1 place netball Year 3-6
- Thursday: 1 place skipping Year 2-6
- Thursday: 1 place multi-sports Year 3-6
PE – tennis
This half-term, in PE, we’re learning all about tennis. We’ve practised our forehands and backhands and have even had some pretty successful rallies! Many of the children are really enjoying playing tennis (particularly when it’s sunny) and it’s a great way to get out of the house to be active.
Much of the time, all we hear from children is about them playing on the Xbox/Play Station so it’s great to hear some of them saying they’ve been out playing tennis with their friends and family. Roundhay Park has lots of free-to-use, public tennis courts and is on most of our doorsteps.
Please remember, PE is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so children should have outdoor and indoor kit with them on these days.
After-school clubs
We’ve had a great start to our summer term after-school clubs with Wake up Shake up Club and Scooter Club taking place tonight.
If your child is coming to Scooter Club, please ensure they bring their scooter and helmet every Monday.
