1. Norwood
NEWS
27th February 2009
 Issue No.22
Teacher Feature
Welcome to our fantastic new feature where the children of Norwood
get to interview the teachers! We chose Mr. Dumbell first because he is
the Headteacher and everyone in the class thought we should start at
the top! Do you want to know which country Mr. Dumbell would most
like to visit? If so… read on.
Q. What are your hobbies? Q. Which country would you
A. Cycling, football, reading most like to visit?
and cinema. A. Canada.
Q. What did you want to be when Q. What do you most like
you were a child? about being a teacher?
A. A ski instructor. A. Being bossy.
Q. What is your favourite food? Q. Do you have any pets?
A. Chicken Fajitas A. 9 Goldfish.
Q. Who is your favourite singer Q. Who is your favourite
or group? character in history?
A. Maroon 5 and Marvin Gaye. A. Robin Hood.
Q. What is your favourite Q. Is there anything you’ve not
T.V. programme? done that you would like to try?
A. Not going out. A. Fly a plane.
Shinewaves Competition
Term Dates As this Friday, 27th February, is
‘National Doodle Day’, this week’s
doodle competition to raise money
for epilepsy and neurofibromatosis
competition is to create a doodle charities.
Spring Term 2009 based around your name. You Do your doodle on an A5 sized
Year 2 Numeracy Workshop: Tuesday 3rd March from 3.15-4.30 pm. usually doodle when you are bored paper (1/2 the size of normal
Tour of the School for New Parents: 9.15 am Wednesday 4th March. and your mind is wandering – you
Year 1 Literacy: Wednesday 4th March from 3.15-4.30 pm. printer paper) and put your full
Tag Rugby Tournament: Wednesday 4th March. begin drawing, sketching and name and class on the back. What
PTA Meeting: Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm making patterns which grow and are you waiting for? Get doodling!
at Southport Football Club. grow over the page. So put your
World Book Day: Thursday 5th March. name in the middle and see what
Year 2 Literacy Workshop: Tuesday 10th March from 3.15-4.30 pm. grows around it. For some ideas
Red Nose Day: Dress Funny for Money - Friday 13th March.
Parents’ Forum: Tuesday, 17th March between 7-8 pm. take a look at www.nationaldoodle
See issue No. 21 for details. day.org.uk which is also running a
Year 1 Numeracy: Wednesday 18th March from 3.15-4.30 pm.
School CLOSES for the Easter Holiday: Friday 3rd April at 2pm.
Summer Term 2009
Children RETURN to school: Monday 20th April 2009.
Children in the Spotlight
School CLOSED for Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May.
SAT’s: Monday 11th - Friday 15th May 2009 Abi Wright was recently awarded this trophy
School CLOSES for half term: Friday 22nd May at 3.15pm. at Brownies for being the best six in her
Half Term: Monday 25th - Friday 29th May (inc.) brownie pack during the term.
Children RETURN to school: Monday 1st June.
Summer Fair: Saturday 20th June We would also like to celebrate success and
School CLOSED: Staff training day Monday 13th July.
School CLOSES for Summer holiday: achievements of children who take part in
Tuesday 21st July at 2.00 pm. activities outside of school hours. If your
Autumn Term 2009 child feels a sense of achievement or has
made a contribution to something outside
Children RETURN to school: Thursday 3rd September 2009. school, please encourage them to share it
School CLOSES for half term: Friday 23rd October at 3.15pm.
Half Term: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October (inc.) with us by taking any certificates along to
Children RETURN to school: Tuesday 3rd November 2009. Mrs Kenrick in 1K.
Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax: 01704 232712
Headteacher: Mr Lee Dumbell. Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk

2. WORLD BOOK DAY
NEWS from around For World Book Day which takes place on
Thursday 5th March, everyone is invited to
and about Norwood dress up as a book character. There will be
activities with themes relating to books which
will children will be able to get involved with
throughout the day. There will be a prize of a
CRAFT CLUB £5 book voucher for the child dressed up as
We have had an international theme to
the most outstanding book character.
our crafts making lanterns and dragons
to celebrate Chinese New Year. We made
African good luck charms and have HAVE YOU GOT TALENT?
designed statues of friendship after looking On Red Nose Day which takes place on Friday
at the statue of liberty. 13th March, we are having a ‘NORWOOD’S
Children photographed are: Ruby Fellowes, GOT TALENT’ show. The best children’s
Amina Guenini, Sam Morgan, Borys performances throughout the school will
Kurzeja-Ryan, Leon Booth, Lucy Cottier, be chosen to perform their rendition to
Sol Wilkinson, Aimee Crawford and Zoe King everyone. So whether dancing, comedy,
DANCE CLUB acting, telling jokes, singing or whatever your
Year 5 Dance club practice their dance talent is, put together a short sketch on your
routine at Meols Cop High School under own or with friends and come along to the
the guidance of Heather and Ester lunchtime auditions next week in RD. Let’s
(Both Year 10 pupils at Meols Cop). see how much talent we’ve got, good luck
Pictured are Hannah Bushell, Nikita Harris, to everyone!
Georgia Halcrow, Charlotte Tye, Luke Threlfall,
Nicole Ferrier, Sarah Barr, James Ashton ,
Ben Mills and Rachael Elston. Not pictured HELPFUL HINTS
are Ryan Ashall and Georgia Crawford
Headlice
A lot of parents have taken time over the holiday
Additional Swimming Lessons to get rid of Headlice in their child’s hair. Please
A national incentive is currently underway for invited remember that we must make every effort to
children to achieve their 10 metre certificate. The keep that hair traffic under control! Don’t forget
course lasts for 1 week and takes place at Dunes we will be asking parents to collect their child
Leisure Centre commencing Monday 2nd March. from school in order to take them home and
This has been organised by Sefton MBC. treat the hair if Headlice are visible.
SCHOOL DINNER MENU - WEEK TWO
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Main Choice Meatballs in Jumbo Battered Fish Fingers Mince Cobbler Chicken Tikka Beef Lasagne
1 Tomato Sauce Veg of the Day Veg of the Day Boiled Rice Veg of the Day
With Pasta Chipped Potatoes Mashed Potato Naan Bread Crusty Bread
Main Choice Crunchy Chicken Home Made Pork Pie Cheesy Bacon & Egg Flan Fish Cake Cheese & Tomato Pizza
2 Veg of the Day Veg of the Day Veg of the Day Veg of the Day Salad
Potato Rosti Boiled Potatoes 1/2 Jacket Potato Sauté Potatoes & Fresh Bread & Potato Wedges
Main Choice Sandwich Selection Sandwich Selection Sandwich Selection Sandwich Selection Sandwich Selection
3 & Salad & Salad & Salad & Salad & Salad
Main Choice Filled Jacket Potato Filled Jacket Potato Filled Jacket Potato Filled Jacket Potato Filled Jacket Potato
4 & Salad & Salad & Salad & Salad & Salad
Pudding Chocolate Sponge Melting Fruit Fruit Sponge Fruity
Choice 1 with Mandarins Moments & Jelly & Custard Flapjack
Pudding Low Fat Low Fat Low Fat Low Fat Low Fat
Choice 2 Yoghurt Yoghurt Yoghurt Yoghurt Yoghurt
Pudding Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh
Choice 3 Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
Also available daily - Fresh Bread & Mixed Salad. Fresh Fruit Juice /
Semi Skimmed Milk / Water • Vegetarian options will be available Thank you to the Champion Newspaper for
The menu may occasionally be subject to change their support in developing our newsletter.