Friday 4th October
Good evening,
This week, in school, we’ve had a focus upon online safety: self-image and identity. As part of this, we’ve thought about what we place online and have been creating avatars. The school created an avatar for me in assembly – it was great fun and everyone had a giggle as they were trying to make it look like me! Please continue to talk about staying safe online and think about how we create an image of ourselves online with the words and pictures we post. There are useful resources on the UK Safer Internet page.
We all would like to thank Little Owls and Mrs Graves for the lovely apple crumble. They made apple crumble for all children in school, thinking about how they can give something to our community. Mrs Graves kindly brought in the apples from her garden.
Also, a huge thank you to our mystery readers this week as we had two visit the younger class. If you would like to be a mystery reader and share a picture book with Little Owls, then please get in touch. We are always looking for volunteers to promote a love of reading.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs L. Edgerton
Parents Evening – Save the date
Parents afternoon/evenings will be held on Monday 21st October & Wednesday 23rd October. As soon as the booking system is live we will let you know. Thanks.
Bingo event – 7th November 2024
Please join us for a fun evening of Bingo to raise funds for Little Owls.
If you are able to donate a prize for this event we would be very grateful. Thank you.
New School Circle Chair
As many of you know, I have taken on the role of Chair of School Circle. For those of you that don’t know me, I am Barnaby’s mum, and will often be around at school pick up!
Following the AGM last week, I just want to say a huge thank you to Tina for everything she has done as Chair over the last few years. She has done an amazing job, and will be missed as Chair.
A big thank you as well to Alexis and Zara who have taken on, and will be sharing, the Secretary role.
I believe School Circle is hugely important for the children of Longnor School, and I am so pleased that I have the opportunity to be part of the team.
On that note if anyone is interested in joining School Circle, we would be more than happy to welcome you. We do need volunteers for events throughout the year, even if you could help out for a couple of hours – every little helps!
I am looking forward to this year – it’s going to be busy, fun and entertaining!
Sue Bryant
Chair, School Circle
Friday Night Owls
We’ve had a request for Night Owls provision on a Friday night. We had recently reduced this offer due to lack of numbers. Therefore, we would appreciate you completing this quick (one question) survey to let us know whether you would use this service until 4:30pm on a Friday. We would need at least 5 attending in order to sustain this provision.
https://forms.gle/tKaTy2VBsR2LScqk6
Many thanks.
Open Day
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Everyone is encouraged to take part in our pumpkin carving competition – details on the poster below.
100 Club – September Winners
Thank you to everyone who supports the 100 Club fundraiser.
Congratulations to the winners for September:
1st Prize (£25) 84, Dave & Clare Probert
2nd Prize (£10) 13, Stuart Brown
3rd Prize (£5) 26, Tim Jordan
Numbers were drawn independently by a member of School Circle. Many thanks for your continued support.
Job vacancy – come and join our team!
Casual Caretaker Level 1b
Grade 4 SCP 5, £12.18 per hour
Casual contract with hours as required
Hours per week: 0 hour contract
Required ASAP
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to join our team at Longnor. The role will include property and site maintenance throughout the year. The flexible contract is dependent upon workload and upon site checks.
Closing Date: 6/10/24
Interview Date: tbc
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For further information and an application pack contact the school office on 01743 718493 or email admin@longnorschool.co.uk
Please see our school website for more information: website.
Halloween Disco
Book your tickets for Thursday 24th October – tickets now available on ParentPay.
Halloween Disco Help
Are you able to volunteer for this event, or donate decorations for the disco?
We’d love to hear from you!
Dance Club – free taster session
After half term Mrs Rebekah Reynolds will be offering Dance lessons. These will be held after school on a Tuesday.
She would now like to invite any interested children to attend a free taster session on Tuesday 15th October from 3.15-4.30pm. Your child should preferably wear tight fitting clothes such as leggings and a t-shirt to enable Mrs Reynolds to observe body alignment.
Please email admin@longnorschool.co.uk to book your child’s space in this session.
Thank you.
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates!
Please pop these dates in your diary – we have lots going on between now and the Christmas break. More details to follow:
Pumpkin Carving Competition – Thursday 24th October (see separate newsletter item for more details).
Halloween Disco – Thursday 24th October, tickets are now available on ParentPay.
Wreath Making Evening with Charlotte Downes – Tuesday 26th November.
Bags2School Collection – 26th & 27th November.
Frost Fayre – Friday 6th December.
Mince Pies and Mingle after the school Carol Service – Friday 20th December.
Cello
Mrs Lewis has donated a three-quarter sized cello to school. If your child is interested in learning the cello, then you can borrow this free of charge whilst a student at Longnor. The size is ideally suitable for a child in Eagle class. Mrs Lewis is happy to give some ‘very’ beginner lessons to get them started.
Please contact the office if you are interested – we only have one so will be a first come, first served situation.
Netball
Dates for the Diary
Please note that there are changes to several of the School Circle events from previously advertised.
