Isabelle W of RJ is currently in training for running the Chester Race for Life with her mum, Gina. They are raising money for Cancer Research UK. Isabelle was inspired by the death of Mrs Johnson's husband earlier in the year. If you'd like to sponsor her the link is here www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/isabellewhittlestone
Isabelle with her mum, Gina, showing off their race numbers.
We had lots of fun for sports relief. The Juniors ran/walked/jogged a mile around the school grounds (10 laps in total). A great achievement!
We also collected a mile of 2ps. We laid them end-to-end in the infant playground. It took us a whole afternoon to lay them down (and almost the same to pick them up!)
Well done everyone who contributed. In total we ...
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An opportunity to find out more about the charity "Contact the Elderly" which the school has supported since 2006. Do join us this Tuesday evening in the School Hall at 7pm for a short presentation from Mary Robinson regional development officer and meet those already involved in the Tea Parties here in Chester - Children, Parents and Grandparents and Staff from The Firs.
A recent tea party
Last years team, from the left, Gareth Griffiths, Ralph Page, Glyn Jones, James Cox, Peter Linfield, David Irwin, Nick Cranston, Charlie Humphreys, Kevin Emm, Adam Linfield, Tim Longman
Last years team, from the left, Gareth Griffiths, Ralph Page, Glyn Jones, James Cox, Peter Linfield, David Irwin, Nick Cranston, Charlie Humphreys, Kevin Emm, Adam Linfield, Tim Longman
Helen Redman with some of our children who helped to raise money. (Photo courtesy of Chester Chronicle).
The team that set off from Bangor, from the left, Gareth Griffiths, Ralph Page, Glyn Jones, James Cox, Peter Linfield, David Irwin, Nick Cranston, Charlie Humphreys, Kevin Emm, Adam Linfield, Tim Longman
One of our parents, Mrs Fisher, is running in the London marathon this weekend in aid of Save the Family. If you'd like to sponsor her please go to Just Giving.
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Congratulations to our pupils and staff who have managed to raise in excess of £880 for this years Comic Relief appeal. This was done by a combination of selling red noses and a sponsored spell for all classes. The children really got into the spirit of the day with all sorts of comic outfits with a red theme and Mrs Cook baked a special rednose cake.
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Ever thought about biking up Snowdon? We are putting together a men's event to raise money for charity and have some fun. The weekend will be the 25-26 April 2009. The full weekend itinerary is firming up and will comprise of taking the train from Chester to Bangor 1st thing Saturday. We will then form 2 groups. The 1st will make their way to the Snowdon Ranger YHA via the back roads and cycle paths of Snowdonia. The 2nd ...
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