The document is a newsletter from Norwood Primary School. It provides information about upcoming events at the school including a visit from author Eamonn Reilly, changes to term dates, and clubs and activities for students. It also highlights student achievements and provides information about governor interviews, lost property, and local healthy lifestyle programs.

1. Norwood News
Issue 17 14th January 2011
Arts Festival Countdown
26 weeks to go
Book Author Makes Suprise Visit!
TERM DATES
Spring Term 2011
NEW DATE
School closed:
Friday 11th February
(Staff training day)
Half Term:
Monday 14th-Friday 18th
February
Term Ends:
Friday 1st April. School closes
at 2pm
Summer Term 2011
Children return to school
Tuesday 19th April at 8.55am
On Tuesday 11th January, Norwood were lucky enough to have the author Eamonn Reilly
School closed: in to talk to Years 2 to 6. He was really entertaining, sharing some of his story ideas with
Good Friday 22nd April the children. He explained how he begins writing stories and how long the whole
Easter Monday 25th April process takes from beginning to end. One of his published books is also being made into
a film! How exciting is that! Let’s hope he visits again soon!
Children return to school
Tuesday 26th April at 8.55am You can read some of his stories on here: www.er-reilly.co.uk.
If you would like to purchase one of his books, an order form has gone out-Please check
School closed: your child’s bookbag.
Bank Holiday Friday 29th
April
School closed:
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd
May
Are you the next
Half Term:
Mon 30th May-Fri 3rd June Leona Lewis?
Can you dance like
School closed:
Friday 1st July Diversity
(Staff training day) or do you simply have the ‘S Factor’ ?
Term Ends: Then enter today for
Friday 22nd July. School Sefton’s Got Talent 2011
closes at 2pm
Auditions in Jan/Feb 2011
Autumn Term 2011 Grand Final-6th March 2011
School Closed Registration is just £3
Thursday 1st September Forms available from the Plaza Cinema, for
Friday 2nd September more information and to download a form
(Staff training days) visit
www.plazacinema.org.uk
Children return to school
Monday 5th September
Norwood Crescent, Southport. PR9 7DU. Tel: 01704 211960. Fax 01704 232712. Head Teacher: Mr Lee Dumbell.
Email: admin.norwood@schools.sefton.gov.uk www.norwoodprimaryschool.com

2. Getting to know our Governors
This week our reporters put their questions to
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Russell Watkinson one of our Governors.
A. I enjoy Tae Kwon Do and help to run our local club, we did a
demonstration at last year’s Summer Fair
(Taylor McKenzie Y3)
Q. What made you want to be a Governor of Norwood?
A. I have two children at Norwood, Katy in Year 4 and Henry in Year 2,
and I wanted the chance to be involved in their school to make sure that
they get the best possible start in education
(Molly Glinn Y6)
Q. How much of your time is taken up by being a Governor?
A. We have a number of set meetings each term but there are other
times when we might wish to attend school. School events and
sometimes visiting classes to see how you are enjoying learning, you will
have to look out for me and say hello.
(Finn Cromack Y3)
Thank you for all of your questions.
Russell Watkinson
Pram Club’s Back!
Next week’s clubs
Monday KS2 Cross Country practice (lunchtime) Pram club is making a welcome return next
Y4 Sports Aerobics in the hall till 4.20 pm Friday at the usual time. (9.15 am)
Remember that you don’t actually need to
Tuesday School Council meeting (lunchtime)
Eco Committee meeting (lunchtime) have a pram just a pre school child!
Band Club in 1D till 4.15 pm
B Football Team practice till 4.30 pm
Y4/5/6 Netball till 4.15 pm Recycling Christmas!
Y1 Science till 4.15 pm
Wednesday Library (lunchtime) Thank you all for your wrapping paper,
Y6 Cookery Club in the hall till 5.00 pm decorations and cards to go towards next
Y2 Filmclub in YR till 4.30 pm years craft day. Due to the fantastic response
Y6 Lights Camera Action till 4.15 pm
we now have enough. Please don’t send
Thursday KS2 Singing Club (lunchtime) anymore into school. Thank you.
Library (lunchtime)
Y2 Art Club in Y2 till 4.15 pm
Y3 History Detectives in Y3 till 4.15 pm Coats!
Y5 & Y6 Sports Hall Athletics till 4.20 pm
Please ensure your child has a coat with them
Friday Netball Team practice at Meols Cop till 4.45 pm
throughout the winter months, as it can be
Y5 Badminton Club in the hall till 4.30 pm
KS2 Chess Challenge in 3K till 4 pm very cold at break-times.
Thank you!
Please collect the children from the playground and do not wait
for them by the office.
There will be notification if there are any changes to these clubs.
News team Molly Glinn, Hannah Tear, Jamie Russell, Katy Watkinson, Taylor McKenzie & Finn Cromack

3. Dog Fouling!
We always seem to Dog owners are
allowing dogs to their MUGA
have a problem on the
business and they are The School Council have drawn up a
footpath in the crescent
not clearing it up. new rota for the Multi Utility Goal
with dog dirt.
It is a public offence, Area (MUGA)
The council are regularly
so if you see this Week
contacted about it but
at the moment it seems happening please
encourage the owner Week commencing 10th Jan 2
to be so much
to be responsible. Week commencing 17th Jan 3
worse.
Week commencing 24th Jan 4
Week commencing 31st Jan 1
Remember to get your child to check their shoes before either coming into
Week commencing 7th Feb 2
school or going into your home.
Contamimation can cause blindness - be vigilant.
ASSEMBLY THEMES Lost Property Appeal
Assemblies are held on Monday by Mr. Dumbell, Tuesday by Mrs. Bennet or Rev.
There are lots of items unclaimed in the
Knight, Wednesday is hymn practice, on Thursday there are year group or school
lost property box. Please check whether
council assemblies and Friday afternoon is when the whole school come together
your child has lost anything and remind
for Star of the Week Assembly.
them to check in the box. It is situated
This term's assembly themes are:
under the stairs near First Aid.
Monday 10th Jan Rules for Life - It’s Not Fair
Monday 17th Jan Going for Goals (SEAL) Lost property will be available for
collection on the play ground next week
Monday 24th Jan Rules for Life - Doing What’s Right
after school (weather permitting).
Monday 31st Jan Chinese New Year After next week, all items which are still
Monday 7th Feb People Who Care for Us unclaimed will be recycled.
Monday 21st Feb Giving Thanks Please see Mrs Topping in Year R with
Monday 28th Feb Fairtrade any lost property enquiries.
Monday 7th Mar Rights and Freedom
Thank you.
Monday 14th Mar Music
Monday 21st Mar Getting on and Falling Out (SEAL)
Monday 28th Mar Easter
Shinewaves Competition Time
Welcome back to competition time.
There were lots of films on television over the break. So this week’s competition is to write a film review about one of your
favourite films. You need to persuade me that your choice is worth watching. Tell me about the characters, your favourite
part and why you are recommending it.
Pop your entries in the competition post box, outside the hall, by the morning of Wednesday 19th January with your name
and class on the back.
News team Molly Glinn, Hannah Tear, Jamie Russell, Katy Watkinson, Taylor McKenzie & Finn Cromack

4. Children in the Spotlight
Abi received a Silver Charlie has passed
medal in a recent her Grade 2
gymnastics Duckling award.
competition. Wonderful!
Elise was awarded Ruby has passed
Fabulous!
the Progress award her Stage 4
for tennis & was National
Runner Up in the Swimming Plan
mixed doubles U10's award. Super!
by Argyle
Lawn Tennis Club.
Fantastic!
Tom received a
Grace has passed Certificate of Merit in a
her Level 5 recent gymnastics
Swimming award. competition. Terrific!
Marvellous!
Young People Get Moving!
Working to get young people fit and healthy, the snow is not the only thing falling this Winter as a brand new healthy
lifestyle programme helps families drop the pounds.
Funded by NHS Sefton and delivered through the Sefton Leisure and Tourism Department’s Active Lifestyles team, the six
week healthy lifestyle programme targets young people aged between seven and sixteen years of age and their families.
Working on the principle that learning through fun activities provides an increased likelihood of adaptation;
the programme combines interactive learning with physical games to help attendees lose weight.
The MOVE IT programme has witnessed six courses being run throughout the borough since it commenced at the end of
the Summer months with a number of families already witnessing the benefits of attending the programme as one young
mum noted from Netherton,
“Trying to get the kids to eat healthy food can be quite difficult and it’s often easier to give them foods that you know they
will eat in their packed lunch and for their tea as it’s less trouble but it’s no good for them. It was because of this that we
decided to join in MOVE IT as it’s not just the kids who learn about healthy eating but us adults too. After joining together
we’ve become a healthier and active family it’s great!"
With current courses proving popular, a new range of sessions will be commencing in January at leisure centres in Sefton
including Dunes Splash World, Litherland Sports Park and Bootle Leisure Centre. If you would like more information or
would like to register your interest, call 0151 934 2352 or contact Active Lifestyles by Email:active.lifestyles@sefton.gov.uk
News team Molly Glinn, Hannah Tear, Jamie Russell, Katy Watkinson, Taylor McKenzie & Finn Cromack