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• Record Fundraising Total

  Mon 08 Feb 2016 J.Whitby
  On Friday February 5th, Class 3 organised a fun-filled afternoon of activities, including a charity stall, Pie Face, demonstrations and a sponsored skip. They managed to raise a whopping £550.75 for the British Heart Foundation - a Westhouses record for this type of event. Well done Class 3! Thank you to parents, family and friends for supporting this worthy cause.

• Congratulations to our Athletics Team!

  Thu 04 Feb 2016 Juliette Whitby
  Well done to our Sporsthall Athletics team, who came joint second in the District Finals - we are really proud of you!

  

• OFSTED

  Wed 16 Dec 2015

  It is with great pride that I can announce that we received a 'good' under the new Ofsted Section 8 inspection.

   

  The Chair of Governors, Alan Cooke,  would like to place on record a very big thank you and well done to the acting Head, Miss McPherson and all the members of staff for guiding the school through another successful Ofsted Inspection.  Well done to all.

   

  The report will be available on the Ofsted website  http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/112508

   

  Alternatively you can read it on our website under the 'About us' tab.

   

  This the perfect Christmas present for Westhouses Primary School.

   

• Jack and the Beanstalk

  Mon 07 Dec 2015
  Don't forget we are off to the Pantomime on Monday 7th December to see Jack and the Beanstalk.  Please make sure you are in school by 8:50am as the coach will leave at 9am.

• Friends of Westhouse Christmas Fayre

  Sat 28 Nov 2015
  Come along to our Christmas Fayre on Saturday between 11am - 2pm.  We have lots of lovely stalls which are ideal for Christmas present shopping, games/competitions to have a go at and delicious cakes/mince pies to buy and eat in our cafe.

• Anti-Bullying Open Afternoon

  Fri 20 Nov 2015

  Friday 20th November 2:30 - 3pm

  We are hosting an open afternoon for all to pop along and see how we teach and promote anti-bullying at Westhouses Primary School.  There will be a short questionnaire to complete before you leave.

• Maths workshop

  Fri 13 Nov 2015
  Please pop along and visit the classes between 2:30-3 pm.  You will be able to see how Maths is taught through the school and even have a go and doing some activities yourself.

• Doehill Country Park

  Wed 11 Nov 2015

  Doe Hill County Park

   

  A small committee of local residents has formed to assist the Parish Council, in promoting awareness and improve facilities at the park.

   

  Among the suggestions put forward are new signs, to make the park more visible and make people aware of its suitability for picnicking, walking, running, cycling, fishing and skateboarding.

   

  Although the residents of Blackwell have access to the Park along Gloves Lane, there is no safe access for the residents of Westhouses.

   

  Railtrack are to be approached, to allow a footpath along the northern side of the railway, emerging at Gloves Lane.  (The suggested access would be from the Alfreton Road Bridge at Westhouses.)

   

  We believe that the application to Railtrack would be more successful, if supported by a petition from residents.  It would be much appreciated, therefore, if you could sign the petition outside the school office.

   

  Many Thanks

  Ronnie Cowan

• New Head Teacher - Mrs J Whitby

  Fri 23 Oct 2015

  The Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs J Whitby.  She will be taking over from Miss McPherson as Head Teacher in January.  Mrs J Whitby will be popping into school on a number of occasions after half term to meet the children, parents/carers and staff.

   

  We are really looking forward to welcoming Mrs J Whitby to Westhouses Primary School.

• Flu Vaccine

  Thu 22 Oct 2015

  Flu is a common infectious illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It can be very unpleasant, but you'll usually begin to feel better within about a week.

  However for young children flu can be far more serious. It can lead to serious health complications including bronchitis, pneumonia and ear infections.

  That’s why all children in school years one and two will be offered a free nasal flu vaccine at school.

  Younger children aged two, three and four can receive a free nasal flu vaccination at their GP’s surgery.

  Keep your children healthy and well this winter by making sure they get their flu vaccination.

  To find out more visit NHS Choices here.