Monthly Archives: February 2014

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Thought for the week: “The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to make some difference, to know that you have lived and lived well.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Children face being at school for nine hours a day and see their holidays cut drastically under plans being examined by the Conservative Government. The proposals would see school days extended to run from about 9am until 6pm, from the current hours of around 8.30am to 3.10pm. Holidays would also be reduced from 13 weeks to seven. Mr Kirby (David Cameron’s former policy chief) said that it would solve a wide range of issues, “transforming the lives of most households in the UK within two years, reducing youth crime, boosting education standards and preparing children for the world of work by getting them used to full days.

Dear All

‘Apprentice Week 1’ was as exciting as ever, with five of the 26 candidates getting fired. The field is strong this year, as proved by the total profit of £267.40 made selling items of stationery. Last week, the remaining 21 candidates were designing a marketing campaign (TV Advert) for a brand new chocolate bar.  Congratulations to our Year 5 footballers who beat Rolleston 4 vs 1 on Wednesday to qualify for the Leicester Billing Cup Semi-Finals for the first time in the school’s history. Well done to Ryan Haycock – who has coached them to this success.

Mr Tim Foster (Headteacher)

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Dear All

Our EWO (Education Welfare Officer) has asked me to point out that the school’s attendance is currently 94.3% – below our target of 95%. Please ensure that your child is in school every day.

             Mr Foster (Headteacher)