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Football match report vs Grassmoor

On a beautiful sunny spring afternoon (Wednesday 20th March), the Stretton Handley team travelled to Grassmoor for their first league match after the winter break.

Stretton started very well and within 4 minutes took the lead through a wonderful strike by LH as she swept the ball into the bottom corner. 1-0. However Stretton looked nervous in defence and gave away a corner which resulted in a cross hitting a defender and trickling into the net, 1-1. Stretton lost their concentration and again from a corner the Grassmoor attacker scored a good header which put them in the lead. Stretton equalised soon after with a long throw from LH which was flicked on by LR allowing MH to tap the ball into the net, 2-2. Just before half time GH and GT made a couple of good tackles but couldn’t stop a long range shot which flew past goalkeeper MH. Half time 3-2 Grassmoor.

After a team talk involving shooting more and being tighter in defense, Stretton scored in the first minute of the second half to equalise. A good tackle and pass by RJ left LR with the ball near the half way line. LR looked up and fired a rifle of a shot into the top corner. Nobody would have saved the strike! 3-3. Stretton grew in confidence and KH played a good ball to LH who managed to knock it forwards to MH who dribbled through and shot into the roof of the net, too powerful for the keepers out reached arm. Stretton were back in the lead, 4-3.

With 10 minutes to go a good piece of skill from the Grassmoor attacker saw him through on goal and he slotted it into the net to equalise and create a tense finish. 4-4. A tactical change saw LR move into defence to prevent Grassmoor from scoring anymore and it worked! Stretton piled on the pressure to try and score the winner but a counter attack from Grassmoor meant that the striker had what appeared to be a clear shot of goal. Up stepped LR with a diving block followed by Stretton goalkeeper MH to make a magnificent save with his legs to keep the score at 4-4.

With 1 minute left Stretton completed the comeback win. MH put pressure on a short goal kick by Grassmoor and managed to win the ball from the defender and then dribbled into the box and slotted the ball coolly into the bottom corner to complete his hat trick and the win for Stretton Handley 5-4.

What an end to end game with lots of good attacking on show by both teams. The Stretton team really played the game in good spirit with excellent support from the travelling parents. Player of the match, MH.

Next match is Thursday 28th March at home vs North Wingfield.

Red Nose Day 2019

Our Red Nose, non-uniform mask day was a great success. Along with our sweepstake we raised £72 for Comic Relief. Thank you to everyone who joined in and contributed to our fundraising. Here are some photographs of the children wearing their fantastic masks.

Safer Internet Day 5 February

What is Safer Internet Day?
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in over a hundred countries, to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

Safer Internet Day is a fantastic opportunity to reflect as a family about how you can use the internet and technology safely, responsibly and positively. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, foster carer, older sibling etc – we can all play a part in empowering children to enjoy their time online.

What messages are covered this Safer Internet Day?
On Tuesday 5th, our school is taking part in Safer Internet Day. Children will learn how to manage and protect their privacy and personal information online. We will be sending home a leaflet to support families to have conversations and take part in activities which will have a positive impact on your online experiences. Please check book-bags on Tuesday evening. Thank you.

Update:

Children completed an online quiz at the end of the day and received their own individual certificates.

INSET and Closure Dates

INSET Dates (School closed for pupils)
Monday 3 June
Monday 17 June
Monday 22 July

Last day of summer term Friday 19 July. Year 6 Leavers’s service at 1.30 pm.

Polling Day – school closed Thursday 2 May
May Day – school closed Monday 6 May

Audit of School Fund 17-18

Audit of School Fund 2017/2018

The school fund account for 2017/18 has been audited by an independent colleague from another school and found to be a true and accurate record of transactions. The main items of expense during the year 2017-18 were: New interactive smart boards for all 3 classrooms; whole school visit to the pantomime in Mansfield; KS2 visit to Creswell Crags, School Music Association for the Clay Cross Music Festival; Partake History Theatre workshops across the school; Lea Green residential subsidy; uniform payments and purchase of first aid supplies.  A copy of the audited account is available in school.  Thank you.

Pantomime, Mansfield Palace Theatre

We are looking forward to the whole school visit to Mansfield Palace Theatre  on Monday 17 December, to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The coach leaves at 8.45am so please ensure children arrive at school at 8.30am to be registered. School is subsidising the whole cost of the coach and tickets and will provide drinks and snacks during the interval. Please check book bags for letter and slips to sign and return to school.

Diwali Day

On Thursday 22 November, the whole school had a great time learning all about Diwali, a festival of light. The children worked in mixed family groups finding out about the story of Rama and Sita, and why and how Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. At the end of the day we welcomed parents and visitors to look round the displays of children’s work. Thank you to those who contributed items to share and display. Here are some photographs.

Diwali Display
Story Masks
Indian Clothes
Bhangra Dancing
Making Diwali Lanterns
Mehndi Designs
Lamps and Lanterns
Story Masks
Rangoli Designs

Children In Need 2018

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our fundraising for Children In Need. Children enjoyed a non- uniform ‘Wear something Yellow’ day and took part in Pudsey themed games and activities. They had fun decorating biscuits with sweets and icing. Have a look at some if the fantastic designs!

Information-term time holiday requests

Reminder:
Information regarding term time holiday requests
The publicity surrounding the Isle of Wight case a couple of years ago, regarding unauthorised leave during term-time caused confusion for parents, schools and local authorities in England. Essentially, the Isle of Wight High Court ruling changed the way in which Magistrates are required to consider evidence provided by local authorities for term-time holiday prosecutions following non-payment of penalty notices.

In September 2013, The Education ( Pupil registration) (England) ( amendment) regulations 2013 came into force. These regulations make it clear that Headteachers should not grant approval for any leave of absence during term time, including holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances. These regulations also state that holidays cannot be authorised retrospectively. Any requests should be on an official school absence request form and handed to the school office for consideration prior to any holiday/ leave arrangements being made. You may be issued with a penalty notice should leave be taken which is not authorised. If unpaid this could lead to prosecution under section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996. The regulations have not have not changed and leave must only be approved in ‘exceptional circumstances’.

Since then schools have received further clarification and guidance. From September 2017 any holidays in term time, that are unauthorised, may incur a penalty notice, regardless of the child’s overall attendance percentage. This information is displayed in school and reminders given in newsletters and on the school website.