21st November 2011

Dear Parents/Carers,

You will probably have heard on the news that there is a proposed national strike

potentially involving a large number of public sector employees on

Wednesday 30th November 2011

This proposed strike is in response to the government’s proposed changes to the public sector pension schemes.

Whilst we are aware that a number of school based trade unions have already voted to take strike action on this day, we are still waiting for the outcome of the ballots taken by members of the GMB and NASUWT trade unions.  It will not be until the results of these ballots are known that many schools will be able to fully assess the impact of this action on their school.

However this letter is simply providing you with the information that it will not be necessary to close the school on that day to either some or all year groups. 

Therefore, it will not be necessary for you make alternative arrangements for your child/children for that day as the need does not arise.

Yours sincerely,

V. A. Morris (Headteacher)

Children in Need

14th November 2011

Dear Parents/Carers,

Friday, 18th November

For this year’s BBC Children in Need event the nation is being encouraged to show their spots.  At Dame Tipping C. E. Primary School, we are going to have a spotty non-uniform day.  On Friday, children can wear spotty clothes  in order to ‘show their spots’.  If your child would like to take part, simply allow them to come to school in a spotty outfit and make a donation on the day. All monies collected will be donated to BBC Children in Need.

During the morning of this day, we also have the Pantomime “Cinderella”
being performed for the children.

May I also take this opportunity to thank you so much for the high return rate of the Parent/Carer questionnaire during our recent Ofsted Inspection and your continued support. It is very much appreciated! 

Yours sincerely,

V. Morris

Christmas Fayre Meeting

2nd November 2011

Dear Parents/Carers,

Next week on

Wednesday, 9th November at 2.30 pm

The “Friends of Dame Tipping” will be holding a meeting in the school hall to discuss ideas for this year’s Christmas Fayre.

It will be an informal meeting with refreshments provided, and a chance to meet other parents, especially - we hope - those of the new Reception children.

We are always very grateful for the money raised by “The Friends” and even more so in these days of financial cutbacks. Please come along and support them.

If you cannot attend the meeting but may be able to help at the Christmas Fayre in any capacity, then please let me know. Your support is
always appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

C. A. Carline