In-FocusPrincipal: Stuart Williams

Vice Principal: Kelly Jacksonwww.catmoseprimary.com

4 FEBRUARY 2013 Music Lessons

Holiday Clubs - Sport

Focus On: Oak Class

Makewaves News

Picture Gallery

Science Question

Teacher Of The Week

House Afternoon

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Tuesday 2 April – Friday 5 April 2013Monday 22 July – Friday 26 July 2013Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August 2013

Key Stage 1 Children 9.30am – 12.30pmKey Stage 2 Children 12.30pm – 3.30pm

The sessions are funded by the National Lottery and will be completely free.

For more information please contact the office by either email: office@catmoseprimary.com or by phone: 01572 723187

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MULTI SPORT SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLUBS

PICTURE GALLERY Page 3 (Painting by Georgia McNeill)

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAKEWAVES NEWSThe reporters at Catmose Primary have had a busy time recently, as they have undertaken a number of interviews with staff and children relating to this term’s science topics; rocks and soils, climate change and the Big Blue Planet. All these videos can be seen on our homepage -https://www.makewav.es/catmoseprimaryschool. This week’s topic for interviews will be Safer Internet Day which is Tuesday 5 February. It is important that our children are kept safe online which is why the reporters will be working on this topic and using our safe educational social network, Makewaves, to showcase their work. Membership of Makewaves is not restricted to the reporters but any child from Catmose Primary can join. They need to follow the logon information on this link https://www.makewav.es/catmoseprimaryschool/join. Membership will be approved by a member of staff and please remember, that all the work that is produced and all comments are fully moderated by staff for the safety of our children.

Pupils from Oak Class practising their judo moves.

Our Makewaves reporters

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“Tell us a joke?” Why did the cross eyed teacher get sacked? Because he couldn’t control his pupils!

“Best Teaching Memory?” I used to take a group of children swimming and one of the pupils was wearing veruca socks which filled up with water, making her look like she had clown feet!

“Favourite Place in the World?” Sydney, Australia because it has everything!

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Wendy Harrison Finlay Gautrey Nathan Cryer

Pupils from Silver Birch class recently took part in an art workshop with Mrs Spiers who is one of the art and design teachers based at Catmose College. The topic of the project was to produce self portraits in the style of Picasso. They created them by using brown card and colourful poster paints.

Mr Smith

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RUTLAND ARTS THEATRE SOCIETY PRESENTS A FAMILY PANTORed Riding Hood

Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 February 2013

7.30pm

Matinee Performance on Saturday at 2.30pm

Victoria Hall, Oakham

Tickets in Advance: £8 Standard, £6 ConcessionAvailable from Music and More, High Street, Oakham

Tickets On the Door: £10 Standard, £8 Concession

Enquiries: 01572 723247

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Now that the snow has gone, please can you ensure that your child has the correct footwear in School. Thank you for your support in this.

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Please remind your child to bring a water bottle into School so they can keep well hydrated throughout the day.