ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL, La Rue de la Houguette, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7UG
Telephone: (01534) 856904 Fax:
(01534) 856620
OCTOBER 2009
NEWSLETTER
The first half of term has been very busy and I am sure the children
are ready for their half-term holiday.
I wish all families an enjoyable and relaxing break. Many events are planned for the second half
of term and with this letter you will find information about some of them.
Pre-Prep Harvest
Assembly: Once
again thank you to all the parents who sent in such a wonderful collection of
fruit, vegetables and other produce to the Assembly in aid of Jersey
Hospice. Vickie Cavanagh, Home Care
Sister, was delighted to accept the produce on behalf of Hospice.
Uniform Shop. Purchases
can be made by appointment only during half term. Please telephone Paula on 07797 841 829
(Note: this is a new number for Paula and should be the only mobile number
used). During term time the shop is
open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 8.15 and 9.00 am. Children
should return to school after the half-term break in winter uniform. May I remind parents that ALL
uniform should be clearly marked with your children's name.
Second-hand Uniform: Items
of second-hand uniform are always welcome.
It would be much appreciated if name labels could be removed from the
clothing before it is brought into school.
You might be interested to know that proceeds from the second-hand
uniform sales are used to purchase extra “luxury” equipment such as lighting
for art displays and special music stands.
Readathon. A
big thank you to all the children who took part in this event and to all their
sponsors. Forms 1 and 2 took part by
coming into school dressed as their favourite book character. The costumes were very imaginative and I am
impressed by the creativeness of our parents.
Thank you for all your time and effort and I know that the children
enjoyed the day. Sponsorship money will
go to the The Sargent Cancer Care for Children and The Roald Dahl Foundation.
Music: The Pre-Prep C, Junior,
Senior and Chamber choirs will be participating in the Jersey Eisteddfod this
year and details are included in this mailing.
Parking: Parking
should be in designated areas only and never in the yellow chevron area in
front of the Jubilee Block. When
parking care should be taken not to ’block-in’ other car park users. Extra
parking is available on the High Field opposite the school exit gates. There is now a pedestrian gate to the
school playground opposite the ramp to this car park. For the safety of all the children, may I remind you to take
extra care when driving in and around school, especially when dropping-off and
collecting your child.
Appearance: Please can parents ensure
that boys return to school with conventional length hair. Boy’s hair should be no longer than collar
length. Any girls with long hair must
have it tied back. I am also a little
concerned about some pupils’ appearance particularly when blazers are looking
very worn. Please see the Uniform lists
(on web site) or Pupil Planners for more information on children’s appearance.
School Day:
A reminder that children
should not arrive in school before 8.15 am as the classrooms are only
supervised from 8.30 am onwards.
Summer Ball: For a number of reasons
the Summer Ball has been re-scheduled to Saturday 26th June 2010 and will be held at the Jersey Potteries in Gorey. More information will
follow. If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize then please contact one
of the following: Chula Chobanian-Jones, Louise Howarth, Charlotte Seymour,
Beverley Le Marquand or Nicola Branch.
School Office: The school office will be
closed during the half-term holiday, however the answer phone will be on at all
times.
For information:
Music
Eisteddfod: Form 1, Form 2 and
Chamber Choir – Friday 6th November.
(details
enclosed)
Pre-Prep C and Senior Choir – Friday 13th November.
(details enclosed)
School Examinations: Form 6
only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th
November. Please avoid making medical
or other appointments for the children during this time.
French Eisteddfod: Tuesday and Wednesday, 24th and 25th November (details to follow).
Forms 1 and 2
(by appointment): Wednesday and
Thursday, 25th and 26th November.
Forms 3 and 6 (by appointment): Wednesday and Thursday, 9th and 10th
December.
Appointments for Forms 1 and 2 parents’
evenings will be sent out after half-term.
Work will begin on the Form 6 and Form 3 evenings shortly after. If you cannot make a certain date or time
please let the office know in advance.
Christmas
Sale: Friday
27th November (details enclosed).
Pre-Prep A Christmas Nativity: Friday 4th December 9.30 am (details enclosed).
Pre-Prep B and C
Christmas Nativity: Wednesday
and Thursday 2nd and 3rd December 2.30 pm (details enclosed).
Festival of Lessons and
Carols: Tuesday
15th December (details enclosed).
I
look forward to seeing many of you at these events.