Dear Parent,
Year 1 and 2 Cross Country
16 Children from Years 1 and 2 took part in their first cross country race at
Abbey Fields against 14 other schools. The Year 1s ran approximately 500m
while the Year 2s ran 650m. This was the first primary schools event for this
age group and the inexperience of many of the children in the race was
reflected in the extremely fast start! Our own runners showed excellent pace
judgement however, and all performed extremely well finishing very strongly,
some still even smiling!
The teams were made up of Frank Tiffney, who finished in a fantastic 2nd
place, Daniel Harbord, Jamie Turner, Felix Petersen, Isobel Looker, Amelia
Duley, Madeline Wallace, Annabel Davies, James Bunyan, Ben Merry, Patrick
Townsend, Thomas Butterfield, Molly Buizer, Maisy Pilch, Evie White and
Hope Saunders. Well done to everyone who took part. Hamilton’s athletics
future is looking very bright and thanks to all the parents and relatives who
came to support.
Mrs Norris PE Co-ordinator
MDAs (Midday Assistants) and Visitors
MDAs have an important role at school looking after the children’s welfare at
lunchtime. They have been asked by me to speak to any visitor (this includes
parents) who come into the playground at lunchtime to inquire about the
purpose of their visit. I trust parents will understand this as it is an important
part of keeping your children safe.
Secondary School / Primary School application reminders
Year 6 Parents The closing date for Year 7 secondary applications is the 27th
October 2008. All Year 6 parents should have received a booklet ‘Secondary
Education in Essex. Your guide to transferring from primary to secondary
school 2009/2010’. The forms must be returned direct to School Admissions
and Transport Office , PO Box 4261 Chelmsford CM1 1GS or online
applications www.essex.gov.uk/admissions .
Foundation Stage applications for children born between 1st September 2004
– 31st August 2005
If your child was born between the above dates (or you know of a child in
Essex whose birthday falls between the dates) and is due to start school in
academic year September 2009 – August 2010, you should have received via
the post a booklet ‘Primary Education in Essex, your guide to starting primary
education or transferring from infant to junior school 2009/2010’. The forms
must be returned direct to School Admissions and Transport Office , PO Box
4261 Chelmsford CM1 1GS or online applications
www.essex.gov.uk/admissions by 1st December 2008
Multicultural Week
Thanks to all of you who have kindly offered to help during this week and also
thank you for all the recycling materials you have been sending in for our art
work.
We now have enough carpet rolls (thank you Mrs Thorpe!) but we still need
more of the following :
Newspaper – we need loads! Fur, leather, velvet
3”, 4”, 5” Paint brushes – we only have 3 so far! Brown packaging – the
stretchy type please
Ice cream Cartons – to put PVA and paint in Plastic meat trays – only flat
trays please
Please could they be taken to Miss Green’s room in Foundation Stage.
efolio
Further to the recent letters to you about this I would like to inform you that the
children will shortly be starting efolio at school and will be bringing home their
‘passports’ (user name and password).
Rock Man Year 3
On Tuesday, Year 3 enjoyed a visit from the Rock Man. The day was spent
examining a variety of rocks, exploring their uses and drawing some
fascinating fossils. The children had a great time and learnt lots of interesting
facts about rocks. ‘It was a very enjoyable day, I liked looking at the models
and finding out information. The day rocked!’ said Sam Prince 3SW.
Key Stage 2 Harvest Festival
This was a very successful event held at Christchurch. The children’s singing
was wonderful and the readings very appropriate to Harvest. Many thanks to
you for donations to the Salvation Army.
Jeans for Genes
Thank you for your support last Friday a grand total of £368.50 was raised.
Your help is needed!
In the October half term four of our teachers will be joining teachers from
Philip Morant to travel to Cape Town, South Africa. Mrs Eves, Mrs Priestley,
Miss Rickwood and Mrs Wright will visit a number of schools in the area,
observing teaching styles, classroom management and use of resources.
Whilst there, it is also hoped that links can be created between Hamilton
Primary and the schools visited for future educational use. Several of the
schools visited will be township schools, which are not as fortunate as us
when it comes to resources. Therefore the teachers would like to take with
them presents in the form of pencils (coloured and lead), rubbers, stickers and
pencil sharpeners. If you would like to provide any of these items for the
township schools, please send the items into school with your child by Friday
24th October. Many thanks in advance for your generosity.
Yours sincerely
Mr C Reynolds
Headteacher
Art Exhibition this Saturday 11th October 2008
Don’t forget to bring your children along to school on Saturday between 1 and
5 p.m. to look at our fantastic exhibition of art by local artists. The children can
take part in the drawing competition (winner will go on display outside the
school office). You can buy the pictures at the afternoon exhibition or come
along to the evening event where there will be a wine tasting - £11 a ticket.
You can buy tickets on the door.
Date Reminders
11th – 12th October: PSA Art Weekend
14th October 9.30 a.m. Parents meeting for January 2009 intake (Full time
starters)
21st October 9.30 a.m. Parents meeting for January 2009 intake (part time
starters)
20th – 24th October – Multi-cultural week
27th – 31st October – Half Term
7th November Red Lion Book sale
10th November Year 6 residential visit Norfolk
17th November Learning Conference Week
Autumn Term 2008
Monday 27th October Half term holiday
Friday 19th December Last Day Term
Spring Term 2009
Monday 5th January First Day of Term
Monday 16th February Half term holiday week
Friday 3rd April Last day of term
Summer Term 2009
Monday 20th April Non Pupil Day
Tuesday 21st April First Day of Term Pupils
Monday 4th May Bank Holiday
Thursday 7th May Non Pupil Day
Monday 25th May Half term holiday week
Friday 17th July Last day of term pupils
Monday 20th July Non Pupil Day
-Mr C Reynolds, Headteacher