Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Our new extra-curricular timetable for this half term's clubs has been published on our 'Extra-curricular clubs' page. The timetable will stay the same for Spring 2 as some classes only had 4 or 5 sessions before half term. Further details of each club and booking forms can be found by clicking on 'Parents', then 'Extra-curricular clubs', or by simply clicking the link below:
Click here for our 'Extra-curricular Clubs' page
We very much hope that your child can come along and enjoy one or more of our clubs with his or her friends.
Dear Y3/4 parents and carers,
Please find below some further information and clarifications regarding the residential trip to Kingswood Colomendy, departing tomorrow.
Drop off arrangements for tomorrow morning:
Children are to bring their bags/cases to the community room when they arrive in the morning. The same applies for children coming to breakfast club. Mr Stenson will help collect and store the bags away.
Medication:
Any medication will be taken and recorded. If you are bringing medication for your child, please ensure your child's medical form states this. These can be ameded/updated Monday morning.
Gift shop:
We advise a maximum of £10 (can be less), ideally in coins in a money bag/envelope with your child's name on it. This will be kept safe by the teachers.
Lunchtime:
Children will have lunch in school as normal. If your child has a packed lunch, they are to bring it as normal also.
Departure (Mon 6th Feb):
We will aim to be leaving school around 1:00 - 1:15pm tomorrow afternoon.
Return (Wed 8th Feb):
We will be leaving Colomendy around 12:30pm, to be back at school before 2:00pm. The children will then go straight to the hall to watch the pantomime. The children will have their lunch at Colomendy before they depart.
Clothing:
Children are to come to school tomorrow in their own clothes. They are NOT to wear their school uniform. We advise parents to pack warm clothes for the children with sensible footwear. Hat/gloves/scarf are also advisable.
Collection:
Children will be collected at normal time from class at home time (3:20pm). The children will have their bags/cases with them.
Twitter:
There will be regular twitter posts showing the activities the children are taking part in. Please check @NormanPannellPS for updates.
If you have any other questions/queries, please get in touch.
We are really looking forward to going on this exciting trip - see you tomorrow!
Monday 23rd January 2023
Dear Parents and Carers,
Norman Pannell is a healthy school and in order to maintain this status it is important that we encourage our children to eat a healthy diet. Children have the opportunity to bring in a healthy snack for morning play. We have noticed that there has been some confusion about what is accepted as a healthy snack. As a result, we have decided to ask that only one portion of fruit or vegetables is provided as a snack for all children.
Parents in EYFS and KS1 may be aware that free fruit and vegetables are provided daily by school through the Government School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme and so you may choose not to send in an additional snack.
All other snacks including cereal bars, fruit winders and bread sticks etc. will be kept by the class teacher and returned to the child at the end of the day.
If your child does have a diagnosed medical condition that affects their eating, then please talk to their class teacher.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in this matter and if there are any issues that you would like to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact school.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs McMaster
Deputy Head teacher
Our new timetable for this half term's extra curricular clubs has been published on our 'Extra-curricular clubs' page. Further details of each club and booking forms can be found by clicking on 'Parents', then 'Extra-curricular clubs', or by simply clicking the link below:
Click here for our 'Extra-curricular Clubs' page
We very much hope that your child can come along and enjoy one or more of our clubs with his or her friends.
It’s that time of year again! The Children at our school are hoping to raise some money for ‘Children in Need’ and we need your support. This year we want your child/children to dress ‘spotty” and dress up in any of the following: Pudsey t-shirts, ears, something yellow, something spotty or any Children in Need merchandise. We will be asking for a £1 donation which will go to the ‘Children in Need’ charity. Donations will be collected from classrooms by the Head Boy and Head Girl. If you would prefer to make a card (cashless) payment this can be made at the school office or you can make a payment via bank transfer. Bank details can be obtained from the office.
We hope that you will help support this worthwhile cause. It looks like it is going to be a fun and exciting day for the children to take part in.
This week marks Anti-Bullying Week from 14th - 18th November 2022.
The theme this year is “Reach out to stop bullying.” In order to celebrate diversity, we will participate in ‘Odd Socks Day’ on Wednesday 16th November 2022. Children must wear their uniform to school, but can also wear colourful odd socks to signify that we are all different and all equal. It is a great opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique! No monetary contribution is required to take part.
During lunchtimes this week, a sketch pad and coloured pencils (lead by our Head Boy, Head Girl and deputies from Year 6) will be available in the computer room for children from all years to write kind messages and help children reach out to each other in a positive way.
There will be an Anti-Bullying assembly and children will be participating in surveys in our determination to tackle and reduce all instances of bullying, which will be discussed at school council.
Dear Parent / Carer,
I'm pleased to announce our arrangements for parents' consultations for this term. Please read carefully.
During the disruption due to Covid-19 over the last 2-3 years, we have had to adapt and learn new methods of meeting with parents and showcasing the children's work.
Throughout this time, we have considered your parent feedback and found that some prefer the use of technology, while some don't. Some parents want to speak in depth to the teacher, some only want to see their child's work with them. We want to give parents and carers flexibility and options so that they can choose how and when to meet with their child's teacher, to suit their preferences and needs.
Therefore, we are going offer the following:
We hope that this will give parents options that can suit a range of circumstances.
Y1-Y6 'book looks' dates, times and venue:
The Early Years (Reception and Nursery) Stay and Play:
You DO NOT need to make an time appointment for these sessions above.
Private Parent Consultations - Wednesday 16th November 3:30 - 5:45pm
Once you have seen your child's work with them and had chance to briefly speak to the teacher, you may wish to book an additional private appointment, via Zoom or in person. As we have work ongoing in school, we cannot have children unsupervised on site. Therefore, if you are bringing your child (and any siblings), parents MUST keep them with them at all times. Children are not allowed to play together in different parts of the school while you meet the teacher(s).
We will publish a booking form and optional Zoom link soon for you to book a teacher appointment, should you wish to make one.
I hope that you enjoy looking at your child's work and progress with them, and that our options give you the chances you need to ask questions and understand how your child is getting on at school.
Kind regards,
Rob Simpson
Head Teacher
Our new timetable for this half term's extra curricular clubs has been published on our 'Extra-curricular clubs' page. Further details of each club and booking forms can be found by clicking on 'Parents', then 'Extra-curricular clubs', or by simply clicking the link below:
Click here for our 'Extra-curricular Clubs' page
We very much hope that your child can come along and enjoy one or more of our clubs with his or her friends.
On Monday 3rd October, we welcome a group of students from Bilbao in Spain. We learn Spanish at Norman Pannell from Y3-6, so it is a wonderful opportunity to engage with Y6-age Spanish children to our school community, developing language and communication skills, as well as self-confidence and social interaction.
As well as visiting classrooms in the morning, the Spanish children will also share sports and dance activities with Y5 and Y6, as well as a planned Ten Pin Bowling trip with our Y6 children.
We very much look forward to meeting our Spanish friends!
Following government confirmation, the school will be closed on Monday 19th September to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. School will be open on Tuesday 20th as normal.
We paid our respects together on Friday 9th September with an assembly and minute's silence in the school hall.