Harvest Festival Wednesday- 17th October

Key Stage 1 invite you to a Harvest Festival on Wednesday 17th October in the main hall at 9:15 a.m.
DONATIONS OF TINNED FOOD WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED

Pictures from the French Trip... Part 1

Estimated arrival time 9:30 p.m. !!

After a long journey home the new estimated arrival time is 9:30 p.m Apparently it's been very slow on the Motorway!

Final update from France!!!

On the final day in France the children visited the Caen Museum and American War Cemetery. After that they visited a chocolate factory. They finished the day off with a swim and some postcard writing.

Friday - After breakfast this morning the long journey home begins. The plan is to try to get an earlier train home - we'll get an update throughout the day.

Update from France

Wednesday- The children had a fantastic visit to Maisy Battery, an open, air former German encampment. Unfortunately it rained all the way round and everyone got covered in mud- it was great fun!
After a sleep and breakfast another full day is planned including a museum visit then a visit to a chocolate factory! Mmmmm!

A Postcard From France.

They all arrived safely, although a bit later than intended. After a good night's sleep the children had a lovely morning on the beach before heading off to the war museum in the afternoon. They then went swimming before their evening meal and headed back to the beach for toasted marshmallows and a sing song.
After that busy day the children all slept and this morning were going to visit a Boulangerie to make bread followed by a trip to Maisy Battery War Cemetery.
www.maisybattery.com

We're Back

Welcome Back !
After the long but not particularly hot Summer

School was open for a few weeks over school where some children and families enjoyed various activities including craft, dance and making music tracks on the computer. Everyone learning together.

Attendance Really Matters....

Mrs Hill , the school's attendance manager, has worked hard on producing the following documents for parents and pupils with regards to our new colour banding system we are launching in September. Hopefully children, parents and staff will have a clearer picture on which pupils attendance are concerning us and we can work together as a whole school.










Red, Green and Amber explanation
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y4TnTjMVy2NzXM61ubzyGd5umD02E1xWmWOq0oMtQZQ/edit


Our new Attendance and Lateness Policy for Parents , part 1


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F44iGtcLlzxfXtaHfqKRFufLT9Fdqnhr-fusOHeaZR0/edit


and part 2 (both are just one page documents)


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrOi1FtdkseiL7esg_tRkLbzlONirU4nlbcwp8HojIY/edit

Leading Parent Partnership Award.

The work of Professor Charles Desforges tells us that at the age of seven parental influence on children’s learning is six times that of the school, and by the age of eleven it is still a third greater.

At Harpur Mount we just don't help children we strive to help Parents and carers as well, over the last year Mrs Dale and some of our staff have been provided enrichment courses for parents and carers on how they can help their children as well as set up opportunities for them to learn together.


The School is reaching the final steps for this reward on Friday 29th June, if you have been part of any of the courses please leave a comment below or contact Mrs Dale at school.
Many Thanks!

At last.........the Jubilee Celebration Pictures.

Before we broke up for half term the whole school enjoyed a Jubilee Celebration to remember. A party was held outside and parents were invited to a special concert of songs. There were numerous stalls, a bouncy castle, a DJ, even the Queen turned up and it did not rain !!!!

Reception at Manchester Airport

Last week both the Nursery and Reception went on visits to Manchester Airport's Runway Visitors Park.Everyone got a chance to see Concorde and sit inside an actual cockpit,  they even got served an imaginary online meal. 


 What a supersonic trip ! 

School Year Holiday Dates - 2012/2013

As requested here is a list of important dates for next year.
Just follow the link below!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbbfZdBNuBH3Y-diRLckJ8aUIUxFhbxC2K2aTfkFnl0/edit

Firemen Visit Year 2 !!!

Year 2 had a visit by the Fire Service last week. They got to try on some of the equipment but best of all the hose pipes came out !! A BIG thank you to Greater Manchester Fire Brigade, all the children really enjoyed it!

We all got a little wet in the end!!!

Year 2 Visit Blackpool Zoo

On Tuesday all of Year 2 had a fun day out at Blackpool Zoo. Judging by the pictures they all really enjoyed it. Before they went on a walk around the Zoo they had a hands on lesson about mini-beasts.

Handling Stick Insects

A big bug!!

Tired Out!

Master Chef's!!

As part of their extended school's program the Urban Crew visited Manchester Communication's Academy Food Science Department for a spot of cooking.
Mr Hale helped to demonstrate how to make a vegetable stir fry from scratch and then in pairs the Crew were let loose with knives to make their own!!!

After clearing up the Crew learnt about what goes on a "Healthy Plate" and the many different food types and their benefits.

Nom! Nom ! Nom!

Year 1 at Smithills Farm

Hello Mr Guinea Pig

This week Year 1 went on a trip to Smithills Farm in Bolton and enjoyed learning about all the different areas of a farm, such as the milking parlour. They had a great day coming into contact with all the different animals.
http://www.smithillsopenfarm.co.uk/

On the Donkeys

Feeding Llamas

Hello Mr. Horse!

In The parlour

Little Chick