1. No. 2 September 2008
Norwood News
Dates for your Diary School Admissions in September 2009
Autumn Term 2008 If your child is due to start school in September 2009 and you have already
completed an application form for Norwood, you will now receive an admission form
School closes: Thursday 23rd
from the ‘Admissions Section’ at Bootle Town Hall. This department allocates the
October at 3.15 pm.
places for all children going into primary schools. If you do not receive a form,
Please note: The children will please contact The Admissions Section as a matter of urgency at Children’s
not be in school on Friday 24th Services, Town Hall, Oriel Road, Bootle. Tel: 0845 140 0845 alternatively you can
October and Monday 3rd email them at admissions@cs.sefton.gov.uk.
November due to staff training. Please note it is essential that all completed forms and birth certificates are brought
days. to school by 13th October 2008.
Half Term: Monday 27th -
School Photographer
Friday 31st October 2008.
The photographer will be in school on Tuesday 30th September to take individual
Children return to school:
photographs. Children should be in full school uniform.
Tuesday 4th November 2008
One-Way System & Parking
School closes:
Friday 19th December at 2pm There is an unofficial one way system in operation here in Norwood Crescent. This
for Christmas holiday. system works extremely well for both schools and for the residents. We also find
-oOo- this system much safer for the children who are walking or who travel to school on
bicycles. Cars come in at the bottom of Meols Cop bridge and go out at the bottom
Spring Term 2009
of Roe Lane bridge.
Children return to school:
When parking cars please be aware that emergency vehicles may need access to
Monday 5th January 2009 at
the site so we must always keep the main entrance of the schools clear. We pride
8.55 am.
ourselves on the good relationships we have with our neighbours. Therefore please
School closes:Thursday 12th give consideration to the residents when parking near their driveways.
February at 3.15 pm. Due to a
On the grounds of health and safety, under no circumstance is the staff car park to
staff training day on Friday
13th. be used to drop off or pick children up. This includes bringing children to the break-
fast club or collecting children from after school events.
Half Term:Monday 16th–
Friday 20th February inc. Southport Rugby Club
School closes: Friday 3rd April Introductory coaching sessions. Fun and free, these sessions are open to boys and
at 2pm for the Easter holiday. girls aged between 6 and 12, no experience needed. The sessions take place on
Sunday 14th September from 10-12 am and are run by RFU qualified coaches.
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For more information please contact Bill Nichol 01704 534618 (evenings) or
Summer Term 2009 07867 833015 (mobile).
Children return to school: ‘Team Read’ Awards Ceremony
Monday 20th April 2009 at
Children who took part in the ‘Team Read’ by Sefton Libraries have been invited to
8.55 am. attend the awards ceremony at Southport Arts Centre on Tuesday 23rd September.
School closed: Bank holiday Letters have been sent to the parents of the children involved.
Monday 4th May. Well done to all those who participated!
School closes:Friday 22nd May Coffee Morning
at 3.15 pm. We will be holding a coffee morning in the school hall on Friday 26th
Half Term:Monday 25th– September which is the official date of the World's Biggest Coffee
Friday 29th May (inc.) Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. Please feel free to come
along and have a coffee with us from 10 am. There will be a cake stall and a raffle.
Head Teacher: Lee Dumbell Norwood Crescent Tel: 01704 211960
email:admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk Southport PR9 7DU FAX: 01704 232712

2. After School Arrangements
Please make sure your child knows arrangements for after school, whether they Dates for your Diary
are being collected by you, by someone else or whether they should be walking Summer Term 2009 cont:
home. Please make a note of the various finishing times of the after school
Children return to school:
activities. If you think you may be late collecting your child don’t forget to ring
Monday 1st June at 8.55 am.
the school office and let staff know as this saves any unnecessary phone calls
and distress for your child. School closed: Staff training day
Monday 13th July.
‘Wind Band’
School closes: Tuesday 21st
Due to the success of the musical tuition which took place in Year 4, we have July at 2.00 pm.
started our own band using the wind instruments initially for children in 5M.
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Mr. Fogg is coming into school to work with the children and teach them new
pieces of music as well as playing some of our favourites from last year. The
‘Wind Band’ sessions will take place each Tuesday from 3.15 pm until 4.15pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity and it would be great to see as many children
in 5M encouraged to come along and join in. The children will be allowed to use the school instruments until half
term when it will be necessary for them to purchase their own. Mrs. Phelps is available for further information.
Year 6 Residential to Pro-Active Adventure in Llangollen
We are planning a residential holiday for children in Year 6 to give them the opportunity to experience a residen-
tial holiday and to celebrate the end of their time here at Norwood. We would like this to take place during the
week of Monday 29th June 2009.
We will be staying at the Ty’n Dwr Outdoor Centre in Llangollen, North Wales, where the children will be involved
in a wide range of outdoor activities led by qualified instructors. This is a fully inclusive package, which includes
accommodation, catering, travel and activities. A meeting will be held in the school hall on Thursday 2nd
October at 7.30pm for further information.
Coats
The weather is getting increasingly cooler and is noticeably wet, and some children do not appear to be bringing
a coat with them. Please ensure that your child brings a suitable coat to school as they may do it during the day
and remember they will need their name in it!
Used Stamps
A collection box is available in the foyer for used postage stamps. We are collecting these in aid of
Guide Dogs for the Blind. All donations are gratefully received.
Attendance
If a child’s overall attendance rate falls below 85%, schools are obliged to inform the Education Welfare Officer.
Therefore, if your child is absent through illness or for any other reason it is important to keep the school
updated with this information and when your child is likely to return to school. Please ensure that you ring the
school office and speak with a member of staff or leave a message on the answer phone on the first day of the
absence. Alternatively, you can email admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk.
Recycling Ink Cartridges & Mobile Phones
We have a recycling box in school for ink cartridges and old mobile phones. If you have any you
are willing to donate, please send them into the school office in a sealed bag.
The school receives a donation towards school funds for any items we collect.
Safe Cycling
Safe Cycling Courses take place for children in Year 6, on Tuesday 16th, 23rd and 30th September and Tuesday
7th and 14th October. Children taking part will have already received further information.