1. Norwood
5th March 2009
NEWS  Issue No.23
Teacher Feature
Once again, our roving reporters have been out and about with their
clipboards to surprise another unsuspecting teacher. This week it
was the turn of Mr. Doupe. He stopped singing into his hairbrush long
enough to answer these questions.
Q. What is your favourite food? Q. What was the first song
A. Roast chicken. you wrote called?
Q. Where did you go on your Q. Million Dollar Man.
last holiday? Q. Did you go on X-Factor
A. The Arctic. (Yes, really!) to be a singer?
Q. What are your hobbies? A. No.
A. Music, singing, playing the Q. Have you got any pets?
guitar and going to the gym. A. 6 tropical fish.
Q. How many instruments Q. Which superhero would
can you play? you like to be?
A. 7 A. Flash Gordon.
Q. Which musicians inspire you? Q. If you could go anywhere in
A. Bob Dylan, Noel Gallagher, the world, where would you go?
Paul Weller, David Berry. A. Egypt.
Matt Haig’s sudden illness
Term Dates disappoints Book Club members!
Ben Halsall from 5P reports
,
Spring Term 2009 that Book Club members were
recently disappointed when
Year 2 Literacy Workshop: Tuesday 10th March from 3.15-4.30pm. Matt Haig, the author of
Red Nose Day: Dress Funny for Money - Friday 13th March. “Shadow Forest” and “The Run
Ice Skating Event: Friday 13th March. Tickets still available. Away Troll”, was not able to
Parents’ Forum: Tuesday, 17th March between 7-8pm. attend the session arranged for
See issue No. 21 for details. them at Southport Arts Centre
Year 1 Numeracy Workshop: Wednesday 18th March due to a violent illness. However,
from 3.15-4.30pm. Tony from ‘Pritchard’s Book
Year 4 Numeracy Homework: Thursday 19th March 3.15 -4.15pm. Shop’ in Formby, stepped in at
the last minute to read extracts
Year 6 Numeracy Workshop: Tuesday 24th March 3.15-4.15pm. from Matt Haig’s books. At the Pictured here are Mrs King and Mrs
School CLOSES for the Easter Holiday: Friday 3rd April at 2pm. end children were able purchase Rigby who attended the event with the
Matt’s exciting novels. children and Mrs Baron.
Summer Term 2009
Children RETURN to school: Monday 20th April 2009.
School CLOSED for Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May.
SAT’s: Monday 11th - Friday 15th May 2009 Children in the Spotlight
School CLOSES for half term: Friday 22nd May at 3.15pm.
Half Term: Monday 25th - Friday 29th May (inc.) Thea Moore is
Children RETURN to school: Monday 1st June. pictured with her
Summer Fair: Saturday 20th June Sunday Club
School CLOSED: Staff training day Monday 13th July. Award for the best
School CLOSES for Summer holiday: attendance over
Tuesday 21st July at 2.00 pm.
the year.
Autumn Term 2009
David Regan has
Children RETURN to school: Thursday 3rd September 2009. recently gained his
School CLOSES for half term: Friday 23rd October at 3.15pm. Level 1
Half Term: Monday 26th - Friday 30th October (inc.) Swimming
Children RETURN to school: Tuesday 3rd November 2009.
Award.
Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax: 01704 232712
Headteacher: Mr Lee Dumbell. Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk

2. Shinewaves
NEWS from around Competition
and about Norwood Due to technical difficulties last week’s competi-
tion wasn’t broadcast on air. However, a few bright
sparks read the competition card on the hall door or
Activemark OFSTED VISIT spotted it in the newsletter and submitted their doo-
dles for National Doodle Day. There were some really
2008 Award bright and interesting entries. But, as you know, there
can only be one winner! So after a discussion with
Mrs Bentley, the winners are Thomas Lawson from
3R and Sol Wilkinson 4CP and Star Wilkinson 1B.
Congratulations to you all!
Although we were expecting a visit from a Now to this week’s competition. As Thursday was
team of OFSTED inspectors this term, as it ‘World Book Day’, this week’s competition is to write
had been nearly 3 years since our previous a review of your favourite book. Tell us the title and
We are proud to announce that Norwood one, it was a surprise that they appeared the author. Tell us about the story, the setting, your
Primary School has achieved the Activemark without notice. We were expecting at least favourite characters, your favourite bits and why you
2008 Award. This is a national accreditation some warning. That they also appeared would recommend it for others to read. You can, of
programme, which recognises schools at Holy Family was a pure coincidence... course, include illustrations. Post your entries in the
that show a commitment to promoting the allegedly! OFSTED are piloting the idea of competition box outside the hall with your name and
benefits of physical activity. We achieved the no-notice inspections and they were very im- class marked clearly on the back.
award because at least 90% of pupils are pressed with the professionalism and open-
doing at least 2 hours of high quality PE and ness of the staff, as well as the behaviour and
school sport a week. positive attitudes of the children. We would HAVE YOU GOT TALENT?
We would like to congratulate all pupils and also thank all parents for their support during On Red Nose Day which takes place on
staff on this outstanding achievement and those 2 days and it was good to hear how Friday 13th March, we are having a ‘NOR-
must pay personal tribute to Dawn Rigby, passionately they feel the school is progress- WOOD’S GOT TALENT’ show. The best
our P Subject Leader who has, through
.E. ing. The inspection report will assess the
performances of children throughout the
her many hours of additional work, provided school’s progress since the last inspection
such impressive support to both pupils and in May 2006 but will also identify some of school, whether dancing, comedy, acting,
colleagues in the school. the more recent developments. telling jokes or singing will be chosen to
perform their rendi-
tion to everyone.
Reception Questionnaires Children should see
Before the end of half term, we sent out questionnaires to Reception parents asking for their Mr Doupe for further
views and opinions of Norwood Primary School. We have received a number of completed
ones and, while we thank parents for taking time to help us evaluate our school, we need information.
any other questionnaires by Monday 9th March. Thank you in anticipation of your support.
SCHOOL DINNER MENU - WEEK THREE
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Main Choice Sausage, Yorkshire Pudding Cooks Choice Pizza Roast Pork, Apple Sauce Minced Beef Pie Chicken Curry
1 & Onion Gravy, Veg of Mixed Salad & Gravy, Veg of the Day Veg of the Day Boiled Rice
the Day, Mashed Potato 1/2 Jacket Potato Roast Potatoes Boiled Potatoes Naan Bread
Main Choice Baked Fish Turkey Fricassee Chicken Fajitas Tuna & Tomato Cheese, Ham
2 Veg of the Day Boiled Rice Veg of the Day Pasta Bake & Potato Layer
Potato Wedges Veg of the Day Chipped Potatoes Crusty Bread Veg of the Day
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 Fruit & Apple Crumble Shortcake Chocolate Sponge Canadian
Choice 1 Ice Cream & Custard Biscuit & Custard Crunch
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.