Longfellow Drive, Worksop, Notts ,

S81 0DW

Tel : 01909 473955 or 01909 473473

Fax : 01909 488780

E mail: office@augustines.notts.sch.uk

Head Teacher: Mrs Jackie Ryan

Chair of Governors Cllr Glynn Gilfoyle

9th January 2015

Dear Parent/Carers of Year 5 Children

Transition Event – Thursday 29th January 2015

We are delighted to invite your child to an amazing event that will be held at Outwood Academy Portland. Your son/daughter’s

Head Teacher has given us permission for your child to attend this event with your consent.

The arrangements for the day are as follows:

Children, along with their primary staff, will be collected by bus from their primary school at approximately 1.30pm, after their

normal lunch.

Our Science Department has an exciting schedule of events planned for your child which include; experiencing a space food

snack, watching a comet being made in front of their eyes, launching a rocket and many more incredible activities. We are also

very pleased to say that all children will meet the astronomer Dennis Ashton during their visit. Dennis has presented to more

than 230,000 people over the last 19 years. He will bring along his computer-driven telescope and with the right weather

conditions your child will be able to see a number of planets in incredible detail.

As we need darkness to able to see the solar system, the event will not finish until 6.00pm and therefore, a warm snack will be

provided for your child at 3.30pm. Please make sure that your child is wearing warm clothing and an appropriate outdoor coat.

We welcome parents from 4.30pm onwards to join your child in their activities. Parents should park in Sparken Hill car park

and report to main reception where our students will take you to join your child.

We will need some details from you regarding transport and dietary requirements, therefore, we ask that you complete the form

attached. Please ensure this is returned to your son/daughter’s school office no later than Friday 16 th January 2015.

If you require any further information regarding the event, please contact the academy on 01909 471010 or email

enquiries@portland.outwood.com.

Yours sincerely

Mr D Sim

Vice Principal