August 2016 News
1st August 2016

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Dear Parents / Carers

We are sad to say goodbye to Sharon and Annette who left at the end of Summer term and Hilary who has gone on a sabbatical until December but welcome to three new tutors Sheena Penfold (congratulations on gaining your Level 5 Specialist Dyslexia certificate), Kathy Payne and Debra Lewis.

In September new monitoring procedures are being put in place.

There is building work happening at George Mitchell - but it will still be business as usual, more information will be provided as we find out - for instant updates join the facebook group or visit the website "Parents"

All classes will resume on 13th September, with the exception of:-

Dawn Budd - returns 20th September
Sheena Penfold / Hilary Smith - returns 27th September

Invoices for the classes for the Autumn term (13th September to 18th October, 6 weeks) will be sent by email at the end of August. Should you need to change or cancel your class place please contact me as soon as possible.

Have a great summer break and see you in September.

Best wishes

Angela

New Handwriting or Study & Homework Skills Course

Handwriting is a 12 week course specifically designed to help support children with dyslexia. Cursive handwriting will be taught. This continuous flowing, joined-up-style of writing, rather than printing out the letters is preferable for students with dyslexia.

Study & Homework Skills is a 6 week course which covers getting organised, time management, setting goals, improving memory skills, improving reading skills, seeking help when needed, handling stress, looking after yourself and understanding that learning can be fun.

These Classes will be at our normal venue, George Mitchell School Secondary Site, Farmer Road, Leyton, E10 5DN on a Tuesday during term time at 6pm for one hour. The cost is £14 per session, payable at the start of each half-term.

If you are interested in your child attending either of these courses please contact me as soon as possible as there are limited places available. Depending on numbers will depend on which course we run.

Class Award Ceremony

Thank you to everyone that came to our Class Award Night and all who were involved to make it such a fun night. £353 was raised.A-L-Entertainment again this year provided a Bucking Bronco, Sumo Outfits, Bouncy castle and Bungee Race Inflatable and only charged us £200 from our Jack Petchey Foundation award money.

'A-L Entertainment is happy to support your yearly event. Your organisation is one that we feel do an exceptional service for the community.

'Thanks for allowing us to be part of your ceremony.'

We're on facebook!

Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association (WFDA) is a closed group for attendees at classes only If you wish to join please send a request to the link below.

We've also created an open facebook site called Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association - WFDA

Waltham Forest Dysleia Facebook (closed group)

Waltham Forest Dyslexia Facebook

Website

We have added a new tab to our website called 'Parents'. This has all the current information about classes, tutor absence etc.

Please email me with your suggestions.

Term Dates

WFDA Website

Hi, I'm Angela Brockway and I'm the WFDA Co-ordinator.

You're welcome to contact me on 07852 232 509 or email:

wfdaco-ordinator@outlook.com. (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday term time 10.00 - 3.00pm term time).

Please let me know asap if your child will not attending their class, by text or email is fine.

Kind regards
Angela Brockway

Registered Charity: 802993

Our mailing address is:
63, Ruby Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4RE

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