The document provides information about the start of the new school year at Norwood Primary School. It introduces the new head teacher, Lee Dumbell, and welcomes parents and children back for the autumn term. It also provides notices about upcoming dates, staffing changes, school policies and events at the school.

1. No. 1 September 5th 2008
Norwood News
Welcome!
Dates for your Diary
Welcome back and I hope that everyone has had an enjoyable summer, despite the very
Autumn Term 2008 disappointing weather. I would like to use this opportunity of my first Norwood newsletter to say
Children in Year R start: how delighted I have been with the positive and enthusiastic response of the children, the staff
Monday 8th September. and the parents to my first few days. It is always a terrific sight to see all the children looking so
smart in their new uniforms and haircuts. As a resident of Southport since 1995 I have always
School closes: Thursday 23rd
held Norwood Primary School in high regard and was delighted to be offered the post of Head
October at 3.15 pm.
Teacher on Mrs. Prince’s retirement. After working for 5 years as Assistant Head at Churchtown
Please note: The children will Primary School I am well aware of the importance of developing strong links with the community
not be in school on Friday 24th and with parents and I intend to find many different ways in the near future to build on
October and Monday 3rd Norwood’s successes in this field.
November due to staff training. As well as extending this welcome to all children and their families who are new to Norwood, I
days. would also like to welcome a couple of new members of staff. Mrs. Perrett, a very experienced
teacher, joins us from Hudson Primary in Maghull and will be working in Year 4. Mrs. Wilson has
Half Term: Monday 27th -
replaced Mrs. Marsden as our school cook, who retired at the end of last term. I’m sure you will
Friday 31st October 2008.
wish them every happiness in their time at Norwood.
Children return to school: As you all know Mrs. Lawson has been unwell this last year and now has to undergo further
Tuesday 4th November 2008 treatment for her illness. She had hoped to return to teach her Year 2 class. We are fortunate
School closes: that Mrs. Ashcroft is able to continue working in that year group. Naturally I know you will join us
Friday 19th December at 2pm in wishing Mrs. Lawson a speedy recovery.
for Christmas holiday. I look forward to meeting you all over the next few months and hope that we can all work
together to ensure that the children have a very safe, happy and challenging time at Norwood.
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Spring Term 2009
Children return to school:
Head Teacher
Monday 5th January 2009 at
New Beginnings….
8.55 am.
For those of you who are new to the school, here are a few helpful hints which are of benefit to
School closes:Thursday 12th the staff and your children:
February at 3.15 pm. Due to a • Any changes to contact details including mobile phone numbers. Please put these in
staff training day on Friday writing and hand them it at the school office. When trying to get in touch with you it saves
13th. unnecessary time and distress to your child if they are feeling unwell and need to be
Half Term:Monday 16th– taken home.
Friday 20th February inc. • All uniform should be clearly labelled with your child’s name and class. This will save
time and tears when your child is trying to locate their belongings.
School closes: Friday 3rd April
at 2pm for the Easter holiday. • Money should always be sent into school in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s
name and class.
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• Pass on useful information such as holiday dates and finishing times to childminders,
Summer Term 2009 grandparents and to any other carer involved in escorting your children to school. Let
Children return to school: them read your copy of the newsletters which provides this information.
Monday 20th April 2009 at • If your child has had their ears pierced during the holiday, please remember that for
8.55 am. health and safety reasons the earrings will need to be removed for PE.
• We have an ‘open door policy’ here at Norwood and if you have any concerns about
School closed: Bank holiday
your child, please speak to a member of our staff who will endeavour to resolve the mat-
Monday 4th May.
ter as soon as possible.
School closes:Friday 22nd May
• Always remember to check the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section of these newsletters for up
at 3.15 pm.
to date information.
Head Teacher: Lee Dumbell Norwood Crescent Tel: 01704 211960
email:admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk Southport PR9 7DU FAX: 01704 232712

2. School Meals Charges
Please note: As of the 1st September, 2008 the cost of a school meal has increased to
Dates for your Diary
£1.55 per day which means you need to send in £7.75 per week on a Monday morning.
Please bear in mind that a huge amount of unnecessary time can be taken up with late din- Summer Term 2009 cont:
ner money! Whenever possible it would be much appreciated if you can send in the correct Half Term:Monday 25th–
money in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and class. If your child was Friday 29th May (inc.)
absent for any reason the previous week, please deduct £1.55 for each of these days when
Children return to school:
paying for the following week.
Monday 1st June at 8.55 am.
More children now seem to be enjoying the vegetarian option on the menu. It would be
helpful to us if you can inform the school office in writing if your child is a committed vege- School closed: Staff training day
tarian. This will ensure that we are making enough vegetarian meals each day. Monday 13th July.
Applications for Free School Meals should have been made during the holiday. No free School closes: Tuesday 21st
meals can be given if we have not received confirmation from the Student Support Section July at 2.00 pm.
of your entitlement. It is your responsibility as a parent or carer to renew your claim for free
school meals.
School Uniform
Girls uniform: White polo shirts, school sweatshirt/navy blue cardigan, grey skirt /pinafore/trousers, white socks or grey tights.
Boys uniform: White polo shirts and school sweatshirt, grey school trousers or shorts and grey socks.
Footwear: Sensible footwear should be worn at all times. Trainers and high heeled shoes are not part of our uniform.
School fleece (optional) is a lightweight jacket which may be worn as well as a sweatshirt and as an alternative to a coat and is
available from Rawcliffes of Southport as is the school sweatshirt and the new waterproof coat with the school logo. Sweatshirts
and Bookbags are available to purchase from the school office.
For health and safety reasons no jewellery or large bags should be brought into school. We do not have the space to
accommodate large bags in our cloakroom areas.
Dogs
Please remember that dogs are not allowed on any part of the school premises at any time. The only exception to this rule is
Guide Dogs.
Promotion of Fruit & Milk Schemes in Schools
Milk and fruit is provided to enable children to benefit from the nutritional value. Fruit is provided for each
child in Year’s R, 1 and 2 through funding from the National Lottery. Milk is paid for by the EU Milk Subsidy
Scheme and is provided for children who are under 5 years of age and in Year R .
Children in other year groups can bring in a piece of fruit from home, which they can eat at playtime. We ask
that only fruit or vegetables are sent in, no other foods are allowed including nuts as some children may have
a nut allergy.
Cycles & Parking in the Crescent
Children should not be cycling across the playground. They should walk their bicycles through the main
gate through to the back of the school and lock them up securely.
Parents need to be aware that cycles must not to be chained to the railings of the school grounds. This
upsets the residents of Norwood Crescent and we receive many calls of complaint.
Please give consideration when parking cars. The residents get very upset when cars are parked over
driveways preventing access to their homes.
School Photographer
The photographer will be in school on Tuesday 30th September to take individual photographs. Children should be in full school
uniform.
Meet the Teacher Meetings
Parents have the opportunity to meet their child’s new class teacher from 2.30—3.15 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday 9th September— Year 2 Tuesday 16th September— Year 3
Wednesday 10th September—Year 1 Wednesday 17th September—Year 4
Thursday 11th September—Year 5 Thursday 18th September—Year 6