Helmshore News! Thursday, 3rd December 2020 - Helmshore Primary School
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Thursday, 3rd December 2020
Helmshore News!
Dates for Diary:
03/12/20 ~ Y1 Vision Screening
03/12/20 ~ Deadline to return Rossendale Hospice Penny Pinching Boxes
03/12/20 ~ Deadline to return Braiswick photograph orders to school
07/12/20 ~ Hot school meal menu starts (week 3)
11/12/20 ~ Christmas Jumper Day (fundraising event for Save the Children & Rossendale Food Box Scheme)
11/12/20 ~ Christmas Dinner (whole school)
16/12/20 ~ Whole School Christmas Party Day (with virtual magic show & entertainment by Andy Green)
17/12/20 ~ Virtual Xmas-Factor
18/12/20 ~ School Closes for Christmas
18/12/20 ~ No Acorns Club PM Session
04/01/21 ~ School Closed (INSET DAY)
05/01/21 ~ School Opens
10/02/21 ~ Governing Body Committee Meeting
12/02/21 ~ School Closes for Half Term
22/02/21 ~ School Opens
02/03/21 ~ Governing Body Committee Meeting
22/03/21 ~ Full Governing Body Meeting
26/03/21 ~ School Closes for Easter
12/04/21 ~ School Opens
03/05/21 ~ School Closed (Public Holiday)
06/05/21 ~ School Closed (INSET DAY)
28/05/21 ~ School Closes for Half Term
07/06/21 ~ School Opens
08/06/21 ~ Governing Body Committee Meeting
20/07/21 ~ School Closes for Summer Holiday
Dear Parents and Carers
The children are all busy participating in our Art Attack project on Hope and Positivity. Everywhere you look
there are paintbrushes, card and colour. I think the hall display is going to look fabulous and we will share
pictures with you as soon as it is completed. In addition to this Christmas is just around the corner and we
are trying our hardest to make Christmas as special as always despite some of the usual festivities having to
be cancelled. Each class is busy filming their special video to share with parents and your child’s teacher
will shortly send you a link to their class video. Thank you to parents for providing costumes items required
for the filming. We are going to have our Christmas Jumper Day and a hot Christmas meal on Friday, 11th
December and our Christmas Party Day will be on Wednesday, 16th December. This year we are not able to
invite you to send party food to school but we will be providing treats and some online entertainment to
get the children in the party swing. We will also be showcasing the many talents of our pupils with our
virtual Xmas Factor competition too on Thursday, 17th December.One thing that we are unable to organise safely is the delivery of Christmas cards throughout the school. I
apologise for this but as we are still operating in bubbles and safety is paramount, the distribution of
Christmas cards create an unnecessary risk. We can, however facilitate the exchange of cards within the
cohort bubble so that your child/ren are able to send cards to their closest school friends. Please ensure
that your child only brings cards to school that are for their cohort (year group) friends and not for children
in other departments or year groups. Children can take them to their classroom where a posting point will
be set up. Thank you for your continued support!
Christine Myers
Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Dinner – Friday 11th December
On Friday 11th December the children will (if booked) have a Christmas
meal in school. The tables in their class bubbles will be decorated and
we will play Christmas music to create a Christmas atmosphere.
We will also inviting staff and pupils to wear a Christmas Jumper for a
small voluntary donation. This year we will be sharing the amount
raised between ‘Save the Children’ https://christmasjumperday.org/
and ‘Rossendale Food Box Scheme’ the Rossendale Food Box Scheme
Facebook Page
Friday Collection for the RAFT Foundation & Christmas Gift Appeal
We have received an amazing response to our request for donations to The RAFT Foundation with our
weekly Friday collection. The children will find a collection box by their entrance as they arrive at school on
a Friday morning. Last week the RAFT Foundation provided food for 1,596 meals, food for 20 pets, 19 packs
of nappies and 200 Christmas gifts in one week alone. They are currently short of items such as sugar,
coffee, cooking oil, gravy, mince pies, Christmas pudding and have also appealed for gift items for all ages
to ensure they are able to put together family ‘Santa Sacks’ for any family referred for support up until
Christmas Eve. Items could include family games, boxes of chocolates and selection boxes for children.
Unused and unwanted gifts would be gratefully received and practical additions such as hot water bottles,
PJs (for all ages), gloves, hats and scarves are appreciated. Santa Sacks and wrapping paper is also really
helpful. Thank you again for your help in supporting those families in need within our local community.Pupil Council News
We are pleased to introduce our new Pupil Council Management Team. They are already buzzing with ideas
and have already contributed lots of lovely ideas for safe, fun Christmas activities throughout school.
Mrs Perry is looking forward to working with them in the new year to develop a new style of Pupil Council
appropriate to the current situation. This will hopefully include video messages, email and hopefully even
“Pupil Council TV”! Our new Pupil Council Management Team are looking to inspire new projects for children
to work on throughout school. Look out for updates on Twitter!
Our Pupil Council Management Team are:
Chloe Collings
Angus Mongan
Lauren Dew-Parry
Lydia Holt
Felix Owens
Elle-Mae Irwin
Lily Watson
EYFS News
We would like to thank your new parents for all their support and understanding this term and we are so
pleased that the children have made such a happy and successful start at school. This half term, the
children have loved our “Stick Man” theme and have particularly enjoyed performing their retelling of this
lovely story. They are doing so well with their reading and writing and show real enthusiasm to learn. The
children have been very excited to witness the magical changes in the school environment as we prepare
for Christmas. They are enjoying developing their learning through a range of Christmas themed activities.
Look out for weekly updates on Twitter to find out what we have been getting up to!
Spare Uniform
Could you please ensure that items of spare uniform sent home with your child are washed and returned to
school promptly? We are very short of socks, underwear and trousers particularly for boys and donations
would be gratefully received. Thank you.
Primary Admissions Reception 2021 (CLOSING DATE 15th JANUARY 2021)
If your child has their 4th birthday on or between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 they
will start school in September 2021. Apply on-line at Lancashire County Council Primary School
Admissions. You must apply even if an elder sibling is already attending school. The closing date
for applications is 15th January 2021.
Free School Meals & Pupil Premium Funding
Have your circumstances recently changed? Are you now entitled to any of the benefits listed
below? If the answer is yes, your child could receive a free school meal (Year 3 – Year 6). Even if
your child is in EYFS, Year 1 or Year 2 and currently entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals,
registering could assist the school in securing additional funding that will enable the school to
provide additional support and resources. This additional funding is worth over £1000 per primary
aged pupil. During the present COVID-19 crisis, financial support during school holiday periods
may also be available to those families that are entitled to register.You can register for free school meals and pupil premium funding if you get any of the following:
Universal Credit with a household income of less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not
including any benefits you get)
Income-Based Jobseekers' Allowance
Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
Child Tax Credit, not entitled to Working Tax Credit and household income less than
£16,190
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Income Support
Working Tax Credit 'run on' – the payment you receive for a further four weeks after you
finish work
If your child is currently eligible for free school meals, that eligibility will be protected until
Universal Credit is introduced (expected March 2022) even if your circumstances change. If your
child is still in education on this date, they will be eligible until they finish the phase of schooling
(primary or secondary) they are in.
It is simple to apply online via the link below providing your name, address, DOB and NI number.
https://lancashire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Free_school_meals_and_pupil_premium
FOR SALE Navy Fleece Jackets - £7.50
We thank you for your support in ensuring that your child is wearing enough clothing and extra
layers for school to compensate for the additional ventilation in the building.
We now have a supply of school fleeces available for you to purchase which are warm and long in
the body and look smart over the top of a cardigan or jumper. We are able to provide these at a
special offer price of just £7.50 each and are available in sizes 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and Small Adult.
Please ensure that all items of uniform have names in them so that they can be returned to your
child if they misplace them.
To order a fleece jacket please return the slip below.
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Helmshore Primary School - Navy Fleece Jacket – Order Form
Name of Child: ………………………………………………………………………. Class: ……………………………………………..
I wish to purchase ……………. (qty) school fleece jacket at the cost of £7.50 each (cash or cheque
payable to HPSU). Please circle size required below.
Size: 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-11 Small AdultThe school holiday pattern for the academic year 2021-2022 (Sept 2021 to July 2022) is now
available as detailed below.
Helmshore Primary School
School Holidays ~ Academic Year 2021/2022
AUTUMN TERM 2021
School opens School closes
Thursday 2 September 2021 Thursday 21 October 2021
Monday 1 November 2021 Friday 17 December 2021
SPRING TERM 2022
School opens School closes
Tuesday 4 January 2022 Thursday 10 February 2022
Monday 21 February 2022 Friday 01 April 2022
SUMMER TERM 2022
School opens School closes
Tuesday 19 April 2022 Friday 27 May 2022
Monday 6 June 2022 Friday 22 July 2022
In addition the school will be closed on the following days ~
Friday 26th November 2021 (Parent Consultation Day)
Thursday 5th May 2022 (Polling Day)
Monday 2nd May 2022 (Public Holiday)You can also read
