Friday 15th April 2016

The Big Pedal

Get set… we’re taking part in The Big Pedal 2016, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and

scooting challenge that inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their journey

to school. On each day of the challenge schools compete to see who can record the greatest

number of pupils, staff and parents cycling or scooting to school. Our total number of bike and

scooter rides will determine our final position in the challenge. We’ll be competing against other

schools right across the UK, and if we clock up the most bike and scooter journeys we’ll win!

All you need to do is encourage your child to cycle or scoot to school every day during the event,

and join them on their way – parent and sibling journeys count too! For more information about

the event go to www.bigpedal.org.uk

Next week we would like as many children as possible to cycle to school for The Big Pedal.

Please check your child’s bike over the weekend to ensure it is in good condition and if you have

any problems why not visit one of the local cycle shops listed below. If your child loves cycling

we have also listed two local cycle clubs for children who have weekend activities, please contact

them for further information on times and prices.

Local Cycle shops:

C and N Cycles, (our Dr Bike)

32 Station Rd, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1PD

Telephone: 01737 760857

Email info@candncycles.co.uk

Finch Cycles

43 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey,

Telephone: 01737 242163

Email info@finchcycles.co.uk

Maison du Velo

31 Lesbourne Road

Reigate RH2 7JS

Telephone: 01737 241 188

Email hello@maisonduvelo.cc

Local Cycling Clubs for children:

Redhill Raiders - http://www.redhillcc.co.uk/page/redhill-raiders

Maison du Velo - http://www.maisonduvelo.cc/pages/kids-power-pack-club

Handwashing Hygiene Video

This week the whole school has been looking at handwashing hygiene and

very excitingly they have been using an ultra violet box to show the germs on

their hands, even after washing them! They have also been shown a video

which was produced by the Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Please

use this link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTWiWRZ4PV4

Eco Kids Collection

We have arranged another Eco Kids collection for Tuesday 3rd May 2016. So if you have any of

the following items, please can you bring them to school either in the bags provided or in black

bin bags. They collect the following items:

• Good quality, dry, clean clothing

• Paired shoes

• Accessories

• Handbags

• Soft toys

• Costume Jewellery

• Bric-a-Brac

• Small portable electrical items (hairdryers, irons, toasters)

If you are not sure about what they can recycle please email info@ecokidsproject.co.uk

RECEPTION NEWS: Reception visiting St Mary’s Church

The Reception classes are visiting St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 27th April.

Butterflies class will leave school at 9.30 am and Ladybirds class at 10.15 am. Please

speak to your class reps if you can help on this trip. Thank you.

YEAR 2 NEWS: Walk around Reigate

Next Tuesday, 26th April, Dragonflies and Honeybees will be walking around Reigate. Please can

you make sure that they bring to school with them on that day a water bottle, comfortable

shoes (trainers) and coats. Thank you.

WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS: We are now in the process of planning our lovely sports day on the field but we must remind you

that with the new surface you will not be able to eat any food there.

Also, for sports day please can you wear flat shoes such as trainers or flip flops – no heels at all.

In addition, you will need to bring picnic blankets to sit on because we cannot have

picnic chairs on the field. Heeled shoes and chairs would invalidate our warranty.

Thank you.

PTA NEWS:

Quiz Night

The quiz night is rapidly approaching (Friday 29th April) - here a few reminders....

Bar opens at 7.30pm come early to get organised

Quiz starts at 8.00pm PROMPT!

Pay Bar on the night (wine, prosecco, beer and soft drinks) PLEASE don't bring your own

drinks

Remember to bring your own nibbles - we're expecting to see charcuterie boards and cheese &

biscuits!

The last few tables are still available - email karentrusler@gmail.com ASAP if you are still

interested. First come, first served. Any questions please email karentrusler@gmail.com.

Reigate Parish Summer Fair Saturday 18th June 2016

12 noon - 3pm - save the date!

Well, the summer fair is fast approaching and we thought we'd pre-warn you of the items we'd

be asking you for. We're really grateful for all of your help, and we couldn't do this without

your contributions. Like previous years we'll be asking for items on different weeks, with

collections in the morning and afternoon.

Chocolate (any nut free items that can go on the chocolate tombola) Bottles (booze, bubble bath

etc) Soft toys (think of small, newish looking cuddlies that you'd like your child to win as a

prize) Filled jars (with sweeties, small toys, anything that can fit in a jam jar) Books (in as good

a condition as possible for a book stall)

The dates are:

w/c 25 April bottles

w/c 3 May chocolate

w/c 9 May soft toys and books

w/c 16 May filled jam jars

Please don't feel you have to stick to these weeks if you've got mountains of eg. jam jars to

bring in.

We'll position ourselves by drop off under the canopy from 8.40 am onwards.

Many thanks!

YEAR 3 Update on Planning Permission

We have heard from the Surrey project team that they are anticipating that the junior block

and demountable classrooms planning permission should be on the agenda for the committee that

meets on June 8th. So on or after this date we will know more.

Four Houses

We are going to have five houses to replace our three teams. As a school we are now

thinking about the names of the houses and your ideas are welcomed. Please email your

ideas to info@reigate-parish.surrey.sch.uk. Parents, staff and children will be asked.

Names for Junior Classes

We are going to have the junior classes having the name of an animal (we are keeping the

current Reception and KS1 insect class names). What animal names would you suggest?

Please email your ideas to info@reigate-parish.surrey.sch.uk. Parents, staff and children

will be asked.

School name and School Uniform Consultation

Thanks to everyone who has responded to date and for everyone else don’t forget to email your

comments on the school name and uniform to school by Monday 25th April.

Year 3 presentation

Thanks to everyone who came to the presentation with Mrs Davis and

Mrs Kennedy last night. The next two presentations will be on Thursday

19th May at 2.15 pm and Thursday 16th June at 7.30 pm. Please do come

along.

1:1 conversation

There are still spaces for year 2 parents to talk to Mrs Davis and Mrs Kennedy about their child

and year 3. Do sign up on the sheets outside the school office.

Year 3 Clubs

Please find attached a survey that we would like you to complete regarding the range of clubs

that we could offer to the year 3 children.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XR9W2GM

Diary Dates 2015/2016 – new information in red SUMMER TERM 2016

Monday 25th April Big Pedal – details to follow

Tuesday 26th April Year 2 walk around Reigate – parent helpers needed

Wednesday 27th April Reception visit St Mary’s Church

Thursday 28th April 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm: Year 2 parents 1:1 time with Mrs Davis and Mrs

Kennedy

Friday 29th April • Caterpillars parents invited to class assembly at 9.00 am

• 2.30 pm Parents’ Forum

• 7.30 pm PTA Quiz Night

Monday 2nd May May Day Bank Holiday – school closed

Tuesday 3rd May Eco Kids Collection

Thursday 5th May 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm: Year 2 parents 1:1 time with Mrs Davis and Mrs

Kennedy

Friday 6th May Butterflies parents invited to class assembly at 9.00 am

Friday 13th May Ladybirds parents invited to class assembly at 9.00 am

Tuesday 17th May 2.30 pm Parents’ Forum - PLEASE NOTE CHANGED TIME

Thursday 19th May 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm Year 3 presentation for parents. PLEASE NOTE

CHANGE OF TIME

Friday 20th May Dragonflies parents invited to class assembly at 9.00 am

Friday 27th May • Honeybees parents invited to class assembly at 9.00 am

• 2.30 Prayer Group

Monday 30th May – 3rd June Half term

Tuesday 7th June Reception classes visit Ladyland Farm

Friday 10th June Queen Elizabeth 90th birthday celebrations

Week of 13th June Phonics check for Year 1 children and Year 2 children who did not pass

it last year

Thursday 16th June • Fraser Portraits – class photos

• 7.30 pm – 8.15 pm Year 3 presentation for parents

Friday 17th June 2.30 Prayer Group

Monday 20th June Smoothie Bike Workshop for whole school

Monday 20th – Wednesday

22nd June

Sports Week

Wednesday 22nd June Sports morning – details to follow

Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th

June

INSET days – school closed

Wednesday 29th June Year 1 visit Drusillas

Tuesday 5th July Transfer day – details to follow

7.30 pm Year 3 induction evening

Wednesday 6th July Year 2 Diocesan leavers’ service – parent helpers needed

Tuesday 12th and Wednesday

13th July

Year 2 visit Pizza Express – details to follow

Wednesday 20th July 2.15 pm All parents invited to join us for the end of term church service

at St Mary’s Church.

Thursday 21st July 2.30 Prayer Group

Friday 22nd July Term ends at 1.30 pm

PTA email: pta@reigate-parish.surrey.sch.uk School website: www.reigate-parish.org

INSET Days for Academic Year 2015/2016: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June 2016