Fri, 25 May 2012 10:33:27 -0800WeeblyTue, 26 Apr 2011 13:37:46 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2011/04/school-exchange-visit-enterprise-day-2011.htmlSt. Mary's is our partner school, Class 1 have begun to do some joint projects with them, and after a visit to their school in Wakefield, where they tried on traditional asian dress, and sampled asian food, the children visited us for a taste of life in a rural school.  They had a lovely walk to the canal in time to see a barge, and looked around tractors, and had an 'up close' look at some farm animals.

During Enterprise Day each class was set a challenge whereby they had to think up innovative and creative ways of raising funds for school.


See some photos of these events in the Photo Album. ]]>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:02:14 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2011/03/photo-album-update-and-videos-too.htmlWe've added a large number of new photos to the Photo Album this week to reflect the variety of activities our School has recently been involved in - why not take a look at the Cluster Class 3 Maths Workshop, the school trip to Magna science museum, how we celebrated Shrove Tuesday making pancakes, Red Nose Day 2011 and Science Week, which as well as photos also includes 2 new pages of videos. ]]>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:06:24 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2011/03/hsa-auction-raises-1400.htmlThe HSA Auction which took place on Saturday 5th March raised a staggering £1,400 for School funds.  This is an amazing achievement and will hopefully already have the teachers thinking of exciting equipment for the children to spend it on!

An enormous THANKS has to go to the villages and businesses of Pollington, many of whom do not even have children in the school. Their generous donations were so much appreciated as was their willingness to dig deep in their pockets for the buying of the lots. We want to thank John Hart, Pollingtons very own auctioneer, who performed an outstanding job on our behalf and also Richard Law who provided the sound system for the evening as well as encouraging updates of running totals.

And finally but by no means least, a very special thank you to Alison & John Haggar who worked tirelessly to make the auction such an outstanding success. Many many thanks from all of the committee to you both.

Individual people/Businesses who we want to acknowledge for their generous lot donations include:-

Emma Penistone – Riding equipment (Horsebit shop)
Andy Naylor (Mercado Flooring) – Rug
Zoe Bell (Parkside) – Champagne
Charlotte Mines – Whiskey
Julie & mike Dawson (Warburtons) – Mountain bike/TV/Toaster
Julie & Paul Hirst (PH Electrical) Flat screen TV
Alishia Easthope – Cleaning services
Margaret Tupling – Mens bike
Liam Tupling - Boys bike
Adam (Chef) – Meal voucher
Simone Peavoy – Ironing services
Sue Jackson – Money donation
Tony Cullen (Kings Head) – Keg of beer
Kym Hirst – Hair makeover
Burgess pet food supplies – Voucher
Campsall Fisheries – Meal voucher
Steve & Sue Morris – Malt Whiskey
Mill Farm (Cowick) – Potatoes
Laws Fruit & Veg – Flowers
Bathroom – auctions.com – Bathroom accessories
Puntons – Lunchboxes
West Bank Riding Stables – Riding lesson
Tim Tim Cazals – Chair/clothes
Dawn Lewis – TV/DVD
Tadhg – William – Car washing voucher
Jonathon Trickett – Personalised Ariel photograph
Bill Scott – Mobility scooter.
And Tommy Tucker for buying up all the unwanted lots.

THANK YOU

]]>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:54:59 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/11/international-week.htmlWb.6/12/10 is our first International Week, and all the children in school will be spending the week learning about Thailand. We have links with ”WAT PRA NON NONG” school in Chiangmai, and some of the children from Class 2 have already been involved in interviewing a visiting Thai teacher. During the week, children will be provided with opportunities to compare the culture, traditions, geography, way of life in Thailand, with that of their own country. The week will culminate in an International Evening on Thursday 9th December, beginning at 6pm.

During the evening, parents, family and friends will be invited to board Pollington-Thai International Airways, and enjoy our on-board refreshments, before sitting back to enjoy a showcase of presentations of Thai culture and tradition, performed by your children.

Please see the latest Newsletter for details on how to obtain tickets.
]]>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:09:38 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/11/green-day-alice-in-wonderland.htmlHere are some photos of some more recent school events - Green Day was well supported by everyone in school wearing green, plus a visit from the travelling theatre Alice in Wonderland production.
]]>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:08:29 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/11/penny-for-the-guy.htmlWe've had a great Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes theme this week at School!]]>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:45:17 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/10/autumn-term-highlights-so-far.htmlIt's already proving to be a busy and exciting new term at our school, with lots of events still to come!  Highlights so far include the trip to Robinwood Activity Centre, the election of new School Council Reps and Team Captains and a great Welcome Worship by Year 4/5.
It will also soon be time for the Pollington Chinese Lantern and Bonfire evening!
Keep checking our regularly updated website for more photos and news.
]]>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:16:07 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/07/year-6-leavers-2010.htmlGood luck to all our Year 6 leavers as you move onwards & upwards to your new school - click the link to see some photos of the Leavers Service held on Friday 23 July 2010.


]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:14:54 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/07/a-big-thank-you.html.......to Canon Roberts, our retiring Chair Of Governors, Bill Scott, our retiring Vice-Chair, and to Mrs Woodard and Mrs Jones who are moving on from our School to new positions. 

And to all our Year 6 Leavers - good luck at your new school, we will miss you!

Message from our new Chair of Governors, Andrew Newton-

'We would like to thank Canon Cyril Roberts for his outstanding pastoral leadership and commitment as Chair of Governors for many years and to Bill Scott for his guidance and support as Vice Chair and friend of the School.
We would also like to thank Mrs Woodard and Mrs Jones for their valued teaching and input at the School and wish them well in their new positions.
All these special people will never know the impact they have had on the young peoples' lives they have touched.'
]]>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:35:37 -0800http://www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com/1/post/2010/06/school-summer-activities.htmlWe've all been very busy so far this summer term - as well as adding many more photos of the School Camp there are some photos of the fantastic School Fayre and our very enjoyable Sports Day - click on our Photo Album to take a look. 

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