It is fast approaching that busy, exciting time of year once again, and this is being reflected around school. The coming weeks are the most exciting time to be a teacher; being around children at Christmas keeps the magic alive! The Key Stage 2 children in the St Francis Choir have been busy preparing for the Advent Service on the 4th December at St. Anthony’s Church. They have had a day of singing rehearsals with Mrs Davies and myself. Singing isn’t one of the things I would necessarily choose to do, especially when in the company of our very own Katherine Jenkins (Mrs Davies), but we had a great day with the children, who listened and performed so well. The travelling nativities are now doing their rounds; please use them with your children and return them to school the following day for the other children to use. Mrs Kerr has been very creative with Reception Class, linking in learning about 2D shapes, to making Christmas trees – the children have done a great job!

Firstly, thank you to all the well-wishes given to school for Miss. Deakin in her recovery from surgery. She is recovering well at home, and we all wish her a speedy recovery. I am in contact with her each day, giving her updates and making sure she stays off her e-mails – which isn’t easy!

HILL CHAPEL WW1 EXHIBITION: 19TH -20TH OCTOBER 2018

WE REMEMBER

Dear all,

The children in the school choir and band have been learning some new repertoire for a very special concert as part of a WW1 exhibition and dedication of remembrance in church. The concert starts at 2.00pm on Friday 19th October. This is a super celebration which also involves our Year 4 children, showing their project work and poems. The Year 4 children are also working towards a completely separate event, which takes place with our Longridge Cluster of school on 11th November at The Guild Hall.

It is with great sadness, that I sit and write these words. A much-loved former pupil, Timmy Hindle, sadly passed away last week, aged just thirteen. Timmy is fondly remembered by everyone at St Francis’ and the news weighs heavy on our hearts. Timmy was a quiet, kind and thoughtful boy, who had a wonderful, dry sense of humour. He loved the outdoors and was well-liked by both staff and his peers. A small memorial garden will be created at school and will be named in his memory. All the staff and pupils at St Francis’ send their thoughts, love and condolences to Timmy’s family and friends.

The lyrics of ‘When will I be famous’ courtesy of Bros (for those of you who remember the band from back in the 90s-I had all of their pin badges) have now been answered….Tuesday.

We are delighted to present our new school video. We hope you all enjoy!

Welcome back to a new school year!

It is amazing how one job creates another (both jobs being quite large) but the end product is well worth the hassle. Over the Summer holidays, a new floor was laid in the Reception classroom and what a difference it made. I couldn’t believe how much it highlighted the horrendous walls which seemed to glow a sickly off cream colour with the odd mark of felt tip and paint. It just wouldn’t do so an emergency paint job quickly followed the laying of the floor. I am happy to say that the classroom looks stunning and fresh-all ready for our busy little starters. A new rabbit kingdom has been created and ‘Cluckingdom Palace’ sits proudly in the animal area nearest the garage.