Good afternoon, After a difficult week with the weather, we return to normal on Monday. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you require EarlyBirds or AfterSchool Clubs this week, please email office@sturton.notts.sch.uk ASAP. At present we have no bookings for EarlyBirds on Monday morning. Menu Cycle 2 Clubs for the week: Monday NO KNITTING Tuesday Choir Wednesday NO FOOTBALL (KS2 Trip) NO ART CLUB (KS2 Trip) Thursday Hula Fit Martial Arts Pupil Voice Committee Friday NO STRIDERS (Film Night) Monday All being well children in Foundation will be visiting the new-born lambs at Woodland Farm on Monday afternoon. Children should bring wellingtons for the trip. We will be travelling by school minibus and I will be the driver. Tuesday Guitar as normal. Sturton Little Starters – some new-born lambs will be visiting and the children will have chance to pet the lambs in the school courtyard. I am sure other classes will also get a chance to see them! Wednesday The children in Classes 2 & 3 are on their trip to Peak Cavern and Mam Tor. The coach company will make a decision on Monday, but I am confident we should be OK. Please remember school uniform top half and trousers (joggers/jeans/outdoor trousers) bottom half. Strong and sturdy footwear should be worn. Waterproof coats are a must. Packed lunch, snack and a drink should be brought in a back-pack. Cameras can be brought but there should be no mobile phones. Children can bring something to do on the bus (this is at their own risk). PLEASE NOT WE WILL RETURN FOR 4.15PM and NOT 4.45PM AS STATED ON THE LETTER. Friday Our Mothering Sunday Service will take place in school at 9.15am. Reverend Mark Cantrill will be joining us. The classes will all be taking part. The Pupil Voice Committee will also be launching Waste Week (wc 12th March) to pupils, parents and staff. Afterwards, pastries and drinks will be provided for everyone (no charge), please stay and have a chat. Swimming starts for children in Y2, 3 & 4. Film Night will begin as soon as the children return from swimming. Tickets cost £2 and include a drink and hotdog. Sweets are available to purchase. Please collect children from the hall doors at 5.30pm. Saturday Sturton Splashers please be at Retford Pool at 2.00pm to get ready for the Swimathon. Please bring sponsor forms with you to be signed. Heads Up: Waste Week is our start in reducing the amount of waste we generate at school, particularly plastics. The Pupil Voice Committee have been inspired to lead on this initiative. One of the things they will talk about is reducing the amount of plastic packaging in lunch boxes. They will be making suggestions on how this can happen. We are also aiming to become ‘straw free’ in the near future. You will be aware that there is a huge movement nationally to try and reduce the amount of single use plastics that end up in land fill or the ocean. Please begin to have some thoughts on how you might be able to do your small bit in making this big change. Understanding the Problem The Typical Lunch: If you walk around at lunchtime and take a good look at the lunches our children bring to school, here's what some lunches will look like: • sandwiches in disposable plastic bags • fruits and vegetables in plastic bags • prepackaged crisps, cookies, fruit bars, granola bars, cheeses, and fruit winders • single-use yogurts, applesauces, and puddings • crackers, pretzels, chips, and other snack foods sealed in plastic bags • disposable juice boxes, juice pouches, water bottles, and milk cartons • plastic forks and spoons • paper napkins • reusable lunchboxes and disposable paper and plastic bags A Waste-free Lunch: • sandwiches and other main dishes, fresh fruits and, fresh vegetables, and treats in a reusable lunch container or containers • cloth napkins • stainless-steel forks and spoons • reusable drink containers • reusable lunchboxes