Applications for admissions to lower school for the academic year 2010/11 are now in school. To apply on line visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.onlineadmissions. Children in Need Friday 20th November. Wear a Bandana and Mufti Day. All donations to Children in Need

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Date	Title
Nov 10 2009	Parent Mail
Nov 10 2009	Eco Schools Silver Award
Oct 16 2009	Admissions to Lower School 2010/11
Feb 2 2009	Snow Closures If we are unable to open the school due to bad weather we will post a note on the school website, on the school answer machine and also advise Three Counties Radio, Chiltern Radio and Bedfordshire County Council. www.bedfordshire.gov.uk www.heartdunstable.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/
Apr 26 2008	Children's Centre The Children's Centre, which is located next to the school, is now officially open. To find out more about the services it offers please contact Catherine Williams, Children's Centre Coordinator on 01462 615115.
Dec 10 2007	Activemark We have been awarded the Activemark in sport recognising the school's commitment to promoting the benefits of physical activity. Schools achieving the mark need to demonstrate: The percentage of pupils particpating in at least 2 hours' high quality PE and school sport each week is significantly above the national average; They hold a sports day; and They had met or bettered the national average for pupils involved in sports leadership and volunteering or the percentage of pupils participating in sports clubs linked to their school.
Jun 20 2007	Investors in People Shefford Lower is offically an Investor in People. Having first received accreditation in 2004, the school was re-inspected in 2007and was successful in retaining the award. Click on links for more information on this award.
Oct 8 2004	Free Fruit and Vegetable Scheme The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is a major Government initiative to improve the diets of children and as from the 4th November, Shefford Lower will be able to take part. This means that all children in Nursery, Year 1 and Year 2 will receive a whole piece of fresh fruit or vegetable each day. Initially, the scheme will involve apples, pears, bananas, satsumas, carrots and cherry tomatoes but other varieties will be introduced throughout the year as Spring and Summer seasonal products become available. See links for more information.