Archive for February, 2008

Firs Vs Abbey Gate

February 29, 2008 at 2:31 pm · Filed under Match Reports

On the 26th February we played Abbey Gate at Netball. The U11s played two halves, in the first half we lost 4 – 0 then in the second half we lost 4-0 again.

The total altogether was 8-0 to Abbey Gate. Sophia Carson was captain and Divya Avula was ‘man of the match.’

The U10 and U9s we played two halves again, in the first half we lost 3-0 then in the second half we lost again 2-0 the altogether the score was 5-0. Jade Parker was captain and Peter Smith was ‘man of the match.’

By Annabel Kimber and Sophia Carson both J4

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Firs Vs Ellesmere College Netball

February 29, 2008 at 2:30 pm · Filed under Match Reports

On the 28th February the U10s played a match against Ellesmere College. In the first half we won 6-3 then in the second half we drew 4-4.

The total altogether score was 10-7 to us I scored all of the goals.

By Harriet Fisher J3

Also on the 28th February in the U9s against Ellesmere we played two halves. We won 9-1 Freddie scored 3 goals and I scored 6. I was the captain of the J2 team

By Jade Parker J2

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Find out more about the FSDF – Wed 27th Feb.

February 26, 2008 at 7:41 pm · Filed under FSDF, Notices

The FSDF (Firs School Development Fund) invite all parents to find out more about the FSDF activities on Wed 27th Feb.

The FSDF does great work organising events at the school and in the Chester area for both pupils, parents and friends and raising funds for the school and charities. Past events include the fund raising balls, the family fun day, the Christmas fayre , the pupils bowling trip etc. A no less important aim is for the FSDF parents also to have fun!

Tea and cakes will be served at 2.30pm on Wed 27th February in the meeting room at the top of the main school. Margaret Denton and Michelle Ellis (the current chair of the FSDF) will provide an overview and be available to answer any questions. All welcome!

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Firs Weather Station is now on-line

February 21, 2008 at 4:32 pm · Filed under Notices

The Firs School has now put its weather station online so if you want to know what the weather is like on Newton Lane please click on www.firsschool.net/weather/firsweather.htm The weather station tracks temperature, pressure, rainfall, humidity and wind speed and direction and is updated every 15mins. It will be used to teach weather, geography and science topics. The weather station also keeps track of highs and lows and trends so you can see just how cold it got last night…..

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J2 Smokebusters

February 5, 2008 at 3:03 pm · Filed under Notices

On January 29th the Cheshire Fire service visited the Firs to help J2 pupils to learn about Fire safety. The children learnt about how to prevent a fire occurring, what you need to do in the event of a fire, to encourage them to make a home fire plan with their family and to demonstrate what to do if you find yourself in a smoke filled room. The firemen also gave the pupils a chance to explore their fire engine. Afterwards both classes worked on making posters to inform others of the dangers and what to do.

The smoke filled tent gave the pupils a chance to experience what the conditions were like and what to do if caught in this situation.

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Hoole bridge closure and a new zebra crossing

February 1, 2008 at 1:32 pm · Filed under Notices

On February 11th the Hoole Bridge will be closed for 12 weeks due to essential repairs. It is expected that this will cause severe disruption to Chester traffic. For full details of the closure and a map showing the diversion routes please follow the following link. This map has been distributed to parents.

http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/PR/2007/november07/449-07_map.htm

We have been asked by the council to put out parking cones along Newton lane in front of the school since it is expected that there will be a large amount of diverted traffic along the road outside the school. Parents are asked, as always, to park at St. Columba’s and walk down to the school.

The good news is that there will be a new zebra crossing and widened pavement on the corner of Wealstone lane and Newton lane to make the walk from St. Columba’s easier. Work is progressing well and the workmen on site believe they will be finished by the time the school restarts after half-term.

Have a good half-term holiday!

The Firs Admin team.

Progress on the Zebra crossing

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