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Following the great success of last year’s event, Whitburn Church of England Academy PTA will be holding the annual Christmas Fayre on Thursday 27th November 2014 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. There will be various stalls and attractions including; tombola, raffles, with the ‘Big Prize draw’, Christmas gifts, crafts and cards, jewellery, handbags, cakes and many more items which will make excellent presents ranging from “pocket money to Prada prices”. Our choir and band will be performing throughout the event; we will also be serving festive refreshments.
Pupils will be given one book of raffle tickets for the ‘Big Prize’ draw. You are under no obligation to sell these tickets, but as always your support is much appreciated. Only one book of raffle tickets will be sent out per family (unless you would like to request more). Any unsold tickets, stubs and money should be returned to the Academy Business Office in the envelope provided by Wednesday 26th November 2014. The raffle will be drawn in school at 6:45pm on the evening of the Christmas Fayre.
Please remember that funds raised by the PTA will be used to subsidise whole school trips and events for all pupils, which helps to reduce the overall cost to parents and carers; it also helps to maintain a hardship fund for the academy which is used to give specific assistance when needed.
We hope you can find the time to attend this event and would very much appreciate any support you could offer, such as donations of prizes for our raffle/tombola which would need to be delivered to the academy by Wednesday 26th November at the latest. Your assistance as a helper on the night would also be very much appreciated. Please contact the Main Academy Office on 0191 529 3712 if you require any further information.
All girls in Year 8 are being offered the opportunity to be immunised against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Medical advice is that the vaccine offers protection against two of the strains of HPV which can cause cervical cancer.
A member of the School Nursing Service will speak briefly to Year 8 girls regarding the vaccinations; an information leaflet and consent form has been issued to your daughter. If you wish your daughter to be vaccinated, it is important that the consent form is returned to the Main Academy Office before Friday 10th October 2014.
HPV first vaccinations will be given on Monday 15th December 2014 and the second dose will be given on Monday 29th June 2015.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school or you may find the following website of use: www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/HPV
The Year 7 Disco will be held on Tuesday 16th December 2014 in ‘Food for Thought’ between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
Tickets cost £2.00 and can be purchased at the Academy Business Office at break-times; all money should be placed inside a sealed envelope labelled with the pupil’s name and registration group along with a completed permission slip.
Payment for tickets can also be made on-line using ParentPay; there is a tick box facility for parents to give consent so there is no need to return the tear off slip. If you pay by this method your daughter/son can simply collect a ticket from the Academy Business Office, allowing 48 hours after you make your payment.
All payments must be received no later than Friday 12th December. If anyone has any financial concerns regarding payment please contact me via the Main Academy Office. These concerns will be treated confidentially. I hope that all pupils will choose to attend the disco; in the event of low ticket sales the disco will be cancelled.
Please ensure that your child is collected at 8:00pm to ensure their safety.
Yours faithfully
V M Lowthian
Head of Learning Year 7
Year 7 Disco – Tuesday 16th December 2014
I give permission for my daughter/son ……………….. Form ………….
to attend the Year 7 Disco on Tuesday 16th December and I enclose £2.00. I confirm that my child will be collected at 8:00pm.
Signed (Parent/Carer) ………………………………………..
Print Name ……………………………………………………
Please return to the Academy Business Office along with payment by Friday 12th December
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We will hold our Christmas Service for all pupils on Friday 19th December 2014, the last morning of the school term, after which pupils will be dismissed at approximately 12:30pm. There will be no scholars’ bus service at this time or school lunches; if your child is entitled to a free school meal then a packed lunch will be provided, please contact the Main Academy Office to request one no later than Friday 12th December 2014.
The last day of term will be a non-uniform day with pupils being encouraged to make a donation of £1 towards the charities Shelter and Leukaemia Research. Pupils should be modestly dressed but may wear clothing appropriate to the festive season e.g. Christmas jumpers! Pupils are asked to bring as little as possible to school on this day, with only writing equipment needed.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
