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Dear Schools and Head Teachers
The 9th of September is an annual celebration date for our emergency services. Every hour of every day, our brave and determined staff attend incidents to help people in danger and in crisis. On the morning of the 9th September we will be hosting an event in Rochdale Town Centre with emergency service vehicles and activity stands. We would really love Rochdale children to support the day and get involved with an art competition. It is hoped that our children will be inspired by our emergency services and join us on the day of celebration. The art will be on display at the celebration and then later in the Rochdale Police HQ and Number 1 Riverside.
The title of the competition is “using whatever creative materials you choose - show your favourite emergency service”. Children who enter must write on the back of their entry their name , age and why they have chosen the emergency service that they have .
There are three age categories:-
4 -6 years
7 – 9 years
10-12 years
There will be a winner and runner up for each emergency service in each age category . There will be prizes, certificates and an opportunity to see the artwork on display at Rochdale Police HQ .
If your school want to enter, please let Rev Margaret Smith (Chaplain Rochdale GMP & Chair of SACRE) know (revmesmith@gmail.com 07845767591). The closing date for entries is mid-day Thursday 20th July. Entries can be taken to Rochdale GMP headquarters on the Esplanade OR Rev Margaret will arrange collection. The Judges will be Rev Smith, Rochdale District Commander, lead from the Fire service and NWAS . We will endeavour to inform the schools of the winners on the last day of term Fridays 21st July. Prizes will be awarded during the 999 celebration.
Please note, we accept that the 999 celebration is on a Saturday and may be a challenge for some children to attend. We can arrange to support the winners and their parents/guardians with travelling issues with a ride in a Police car to and from the event.
Really look forward to seeing your artwork
Kind Regards
Nicky
Ch Superintendent Nicky Porter
Rochdale Police Station
The Holme , The Esplanade
Rochdale OL16 1AG 0161 8568400
This year, weather permitting, our sports days will be on the following dates and times:
· Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Thursday 6th July.
· Years 5 & 6 Monday 10th July – 1:30pm to 2:30pm
We will be rearranging the Year 3 and Year 4 sports day and will keep you informed. Thank you.
A reminder that Year 1 will be going to Neeli St Aidan’s Church on Monday 3rd July.
The children can come to school in their party clothes but will also need their school jumper for the trip. Thank you.
Year 1 visited the mosque this week as part of their religious studies subject and had a lovely time.
The Year 6 Leavers Disco will take place on Wednesday 12th July. More information can be found on Parent Mail. Thank you.
This year, weather permitting, our sports days will be on the following dates and times:
· Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Thursday 6th July.
· Years 5 & 6 Monday 10th July – 1:30pm to 2:30pm
We will be rearranging the Year 3 and Year 4 sports day and will keep you informed. Thank you
There will be a transition day for all children at Marland Hill on Tuesday 4th July, where all children move up to their next class. Year 6 children will also be going to their chosen high school on this date. You should have received a letter from their high school. If you have not then please contact your child’s allocated school. Please ensure you know the arrangements for this day in advance. Year 6 children should go directly to their chosen high school on this date.
This term, every week we will be looking at children’s attendance and all those children who have 100% attendance for the week will be put in to a draw to win 10 Dojos. There will be one random winner from each class. To ensure your child is entered into this weekly draw, all you have to do is make sure they are in school on time every day. Thank you for your continued support.
The children have recently used the book ‘There’s a Snake in my School’ by David Walliams as their English focus so they were very excited to have a real snake visiting their classroom this week. Miss Bernabo brought along her bull python named ‘Morgan’ to meet the children. The children were also able to recap their science learning where they have been learning about different types of animals, including reptiles.