Norwood Crescent, Southport. PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax 01704 232712. Head Teacher: Mr Lee Dumbell.

Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk www.norwoodprimaryschool.com

Issue 34 10TH JUNE 2011

Norwood NewsArts Festival Countdown

6 weeks to goMenuWeek

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TERM DATESSummer Term 2011

School closed:Friday 1st July(Staff training day)

Term Ends:Friday 22nd July. School closes at 2pm

Autumn Term 2011School ClosedThursday 1st September Friday 2nd September(Staff training days)

Children return to schoolMonday 5th September

Half TermMon 24th-Fri 28th October

Term Ends: Friday 16th December at 2pm

Spring Term: 2012Tuesday 3rd January(Staff training day)Children return to schoolWednesday 4th January 2012

Half Term: Monday 13th-Friday 17th February

Term ends for Spring Break: Friday 30th March at 2pmGood Friday & Easter Monday fall during Spring Break

Summer Term 2012Children return to schoolMonday 16th April at 8.55am

School closed: Bank Holiday Monday 7th May

Half Term: Monday 4th June

Reception’s Visit to Underwater Street

We had a brilliant day at Underwater Street. Underwater Street is a fun-filled

place of exploration, investigation, creativity and imagination. The children were able to choose a variety of different activities including climbing up a climbing

wall, stepping inside a giant bubble, panning for gold, painting a life-size mini car

and much more. Louis Sumner, "I liked finding numbers inside the dark cave, it was scary."

Abigail Hooton, "I loved the science show, especially the rocket!"Isabelle Starr, "My favourite part was the climbing wall, because we could sit on

the top."Ben Pomeroy, "I liked painting the car, because I painted one of the windows."

Amanda Hallam, "I liked standing inside the giant bubble. I did it twice!"

Alexandra Whitehead, "My favourite part of the trip was having a little nap on the bus!"

Owen Ashton, “I liked going in the TV studio and seeing myself on television."

As you can see we all had a wonderful day. Well done to both classes for excellent behaviour throughout the day.

Norwood Crescent, Southport. PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax 01704 232712. Head Teacher: Mr Lee Dumbell.

Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk www.norwoodprimaryschool.com

We had a special visit from Eve and PC Martin before the holiday. They brought a real police carrier for Year

One to see. The carrier was yellow and it had blue flashing lights on top. It had lots of seats in the back.

At the front there was a camera so if cars were far away they can see the license plate.

They brought shields that protect themselves when they

are doing their jobs. If anyone is naughty they have special handcuffs. If they move their hands they get

tighter and tighter.

We saw a big cage in the back of the carrier and got

locked inside. It was great fun! Thank you Eve and PC Martin.

By Amy Farquharson and Holly Watkins

Year One’s visit from a Police Carrier.

We walked all the way into town to visit the fire station. We met a fireman called Barry who showed us around the station. He showed us a fire engine. On the wall we saw

an axe.

We went into a dark room and used a special camera to see what was cold and what was warm.

Before we left everyone had a turn at spraying the hose!

We had a good time at the fire station.

By Lewis Midgley and David Tear

Year One’s Visit to the Fire Station

News team Mrs A. Gore, Hannah Tear, Jamie Russell, Katy Watkinson, Taylor McKenzie, Megan Powderly & Finn Cromack

Next Week’s Clubs (13/6/11)

Monday School Council meeting (lunchtime)

KS2 French Euro Club 3.15-4.15 pm

Tuesday Eco Meeting Y2 12.30 KS2

KS2 French Euro Club 3.15-4.15 pm Library (lunchtime) Windband Y1 till 4.10 pm

YR Dance Club till 4.00 pm Y1 Science Club Y4 till 4.15 pm Y4 Tennis Tournament Argyle Tennis Courts 4-5pm

Wednesday Library (lunchtime) YR4 Fun with Clay Family Learning till 5 pm

Thursday KS2 Singing Club (lunchtime)

Library (lunchtime) Y5/6 Streetwise in Y6 till 5 pm Y3/4 Film Club till 5 pm

Please collect the children from the playground and do not wait for them by the office.

There will be notification if there are any changes to these clubs.

Forthcoming Events

Tuesday 14th-17th June Y6 Residential to Llangollen

Wednesday 15th June Walking Bus & ‘Brake’ Record Attempt to prevent speeding by motorists

Monday 20th June Y2 Royal Philharmonic

Monday 13th-24th June Norwood’s Next Big Thing-Enterprise Fortnight

Wednesday 22nd June Y6 Induction day to High School

Thursday 23rd June Wally Cain Dance Festival 7 pm.

Saturday 25th June Summer Fair 12-3 pm-offers of help needed!

Wednesday 29th June Sports Day Juniors am EY/KS1 pm

Monday 4th-15th July Arts Festival

Thursday 14th July Arts Festival Extravaganza 6-9.30 pm

Friday 15th July Arts Festival Parade 1.30 pm on field

Star of the Week

RJT: Whole Class Silver

RT: Whole Class Silver1B: Lauren Southwood Silver1D: Leia McConnell Silver

1D: Courtney Kelk Silver1D: Emily Watson Silver2W: Joshua Halcrow

2W: Tyler Scutt Gold2M: Henry Watkinson Silver 3H: Katie Halsall Silver 3H: Nathan Foulkes Silver

3K: Natasha Watkins Gold3K: Nail Cakir Gold4M: Maddie Hayes Silver

4M: Hannah Brookfield Silver4P: Georgia Proud Silver4P: Stephanie Hendry Silver

5B: Debra Wilson Silver5B: Joe Rimmer Gold5M: Maria Gowes Silver5M: Caris Dixon Silver

6P: Joe Davenport6C: Alicia Escreet Silver

Old Tie!If anybody has a Norwood

School Tie could they please bring it in to Mrs Kenrick to

borrow?Thank you

PTA THEME WEEKSPlease can you send any donations for the following stalls during these

periods.Week beginning 13th June-TeddiesWeek beginning 20th June-Bottles

Friday 24th June-Cakes

News team Mrs A. Gore, Hannah Tear, Jamie Russell, Katy Watkinson, Taylor McKenzie, Megan Powderly & Finn Cromack

Children in the Spotlight

Jamie plays for Southport JFC

U11's & the team came 1st in the

Southport

stadium Tournament held

at Haig Ave.

Fantastic!

Alice has passed her

Puffin Swimming

Award.

Great!

Nathan has achieved the Yellow Stripe in

Karate. Brilliant!

Katie took part in the Race for Life

at Princess Park, Southport. Wonderful!

Daniel plays for Scarisbrick AFC U8's the Group Winners

of the Southport Super Cup. Marvellous!

Aaron was awarded the Manager's Player of the

Season, Players Player of theSeason, Managers Player of the Year, Most Man of the Matches

by his team OrmskirkFC U11's. Awesome!

Tom & Daniel play for Southport Trinity U10's

who were Runners Up in the Craven

Minor League. Terrific!

Tyler & Jordan have achieved

the Yellow Stripe in Taekwondo.

Superb!

Katy has passed her Bronze Level 1 Rookie

Lifeguard. Congratulations!

Rhian has achieved the Blue

Stripe in Taekwondo. Fabulous!

Norwood Crescent, Southport. PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax 01704 232712. Head Teacher: Mr Lee Dumbell.

Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk www.norwoodprimaryschool.com

Open to all ages from 7-99 years

ATTENDANCE UPDATEGoing into our final half term of the year,

we have 41 children on target to achieve the special 100% attendance badge. This

is really exciting for them all, but

remember at the end of the term, there will still be certificates for those children who have achieved over 95% attendance

since Easter.

There's so much to look forward to this half term!

Arts Festival T-ShirtsOur first delivery of T-Shirts has been

delivered and they look fantastic!Hope you remembered to order yours.

(You may just be able to get a last minute order in if you are very quick!)

At 10am on Wednesday 15th June 2011 more than 100,000 kids will march for road safety from their school gates in the annual Giant Walking Bus! This brilliant event is part of Brakes’ ‘Kids Say Slow Down’ campaign and raises awareness of

the dangers of traffic especially around Schools. Every year Brake tries to beat their own world record for the biggest walking bus and this year Norwood are taking part too!

This giant march for a giant reason: to say no to speeding drivers, and yes to walking! The UK has one of the worst

death rates in Europe of children killed on foot, most on their way to or from school. Half of the children in the U.K are driven to school, increasing pollution and danger.

So on Wednesday 15th June 2011 please ensure that your child has a waterproof coat with them as at 10 a.m we will all

be taking part in the Giant Walking Bus to help raise awareness of the importance of road safety.

If any parents are interested in taking part in this event and are free to help from 9:45 a.m on Wednesday 15th June 2011, please contact the office as soon as possible. Your help will be much appreciated!

Giant Walking Bus

Norwood Crescent, Southport. PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax 01704 232712. Head Teacher: Mr Lee Dumbell.

Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk www.norwoodprimaryschool.com

Shinewaves Competition Time

School Health NurseHayley, our School Health Nurse is going on maternity leave and unfortunately the School Health Drop-in sessions

will be suspended for the immediate future.

1. What is pink? A pig is pink. Having a sweet afternoon drink.2. What is red? Jam is red. As I spread it along my bread!3. What is white? The snow is white. When I see it it's such a delight. 4. What is blue? The sky is blue. With the clouds floating through5. What is yellow? The sun is yellow. Bearing down on every fellow!6. What is green? The grass is green. Standing next to the flowing stream.7. What is gold? Treasure is gold. Who-ever has it is brave and bold.

What is pink?

By Lauren Morgan and Libby Spencer

Year 5 have been writing poems in the style of Christina Rosettie's, ‘What is pink?’

Last week’s competition was a design a monster competition. There were some great entries, but the winner has to be a blue, 60cm high, papier

mache creation called Star Vinny, who is a school dinner eating monster! This was made by Joshua Bunting of 1B. Congratulations Joshua!

As we have been talking about the environment in assemblies this week’s competition has an environmental theme. World Environment Day was on

5th June and the theme this year was ‘Forests: Nature At Your Service’. So this week’s competition is to make a tree from recycled materials. Find

more about World Environment Day at www.unep.org/wed

Pop your entry in the Shinewaves postbox, or hand in at the office if it is too big, with your name and class on the back by the morning of Tuesday

14th June.