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Weekly Newsletter
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Issue: 22
30th January 2015
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Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
Year Five and Six played to a packed house on both nights of their ‘Hoodwinked’
pantomime this week and should be immensely proud of their performances, in which
they showed off their many talents. Superb singing, great acting, jokes which made me
laugh both nights, and even some acrobatics – all part of a real team effort which
entertained us royally for over an hour. Having such opportunities to take risks, to leave
their natural ‘comfort zone’ and to shine – that’s what learning is all about, and it is the
‘stuff’ which our children’s school memories should be made of!
Star Work
Congratulations to Ellie Chapman, Freya Sargant, Kayla Stevens and Ruby Gould
whose brilliant work is on display on our Star Work board.
Learning in school
Our Active Learner focus across the school for the coming fortnight is:
What helps me learn? What can I do to overcome obstacles?
Race Meeting Tuesday 3rd February 4pm
The next Race meet is at Downside School, Stratton on the Fosse. The race is open to
any children in Y3 to Y6. Children do not need to be regular attenders at Mr Young's
Friday Athletics club; the more children take part in the race, the more points we earn,
so... get your trainers on!
Wear Red, British Heart Foundation Fundraising Mufti Day
The School Council have voted to have a Wear Red Mufti day on Friday 6th February to
support the British Heart Foundation. Wear something red, and bring in a silver coin (e.g.
a 50p coin) to donate to this good cause. If your child would like to have a heart or bow
painted on their face, Miss Bonello and School Council members will be offering this
service during the morning, for an additional donation. During the day, KS2 children will
be making bracelets to sell at the end of the school day.
Judo Taster sessions for Y3 to Y6
Diane White, the Judo coach who runs Judo classes in the hall each Thursday evening, is
offering a ‘taster session’ to each of our junior classes next Thursday afternoon. The
children will need to have their PE kit in school. She will get them playing warm up games
and they will learn some basic moves, including a basic throw. A consent form, to be
signed and returned for your child to take part, will come home in book bags on Monday.
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Issue: 22
30th January 2015
Staff changes in Reception and Year 1
Mrs May is sadly leaving us at half-term, to take up a new post in Herefordshire, where she and her
family relocated in the autumn term. We will miss her creativity and character; I am sure you will join
with us in wishing her all the best for her new life and job.
Parents and carers in Year One and Reception have already received a letter outlining the changes to
staffing from half-term, arising as a result of Mrs May’s departure:
 Mrs Reed is moving to be the full-time teacher in Reception for the interim.
 Miss Johnston will teach Y1 Kingfisher class 4 days a week.
 Mrs Thomas will teach Y1 Nightingale class 3 days a week.
 Mrs Thomson, an experienced EYFS and KS1 teacher who has already worked in school during the
past fortnight, will be joining us after half-term as job share partner for Mrs Thomas and Miss
Johnston.
 There will be a Welcome Meeting for parents to meet Mrs Thomson on Monday 9 th February at
3.30pm in Nightingale Classroom.
Year Four Welcome meeting
Miss Tucker is holding a ‘Welcome Meeting’ for Year Four parents on Monday, straight after
school.
Tess Kaunhoven
Acting Head
Diary dates:
Thursday 5th February
Thursday 5th February
Friday 6th February
Friday 13th February
Monday 23rd February
Monday 23rd February
Tuesday 24th February
NO Celebration Assembly
Judo taster session for juniors: letter coming out Monday
Wear it, Beat it: Mufti Wear Red for a silver coin
Last day of Spring Term 1.
First day of Spring Term 2
Y4/5/6 Basketball Club - letter coming home next week
Y1/2/3 Football skills club - letter coming home next week
The Foodies’ Club
Miss Tucker and Miss Bonello are looking for eight children from Years 5 and 6 who love food and are
interested in making their own meals. Each week, the children from the foodies’ club will create
something tasty to take home, as well as learning about healthy substitutes. During the last week of the
club, children will create a recipe book full of all of their treats! If your child is interested in attending
the club, please fill out the form below and return it to Miss Bonello. The first eight slips we receive will
be the chosen ones! This club will start the first week of the next term on 23 rd February and continue
each Tuesday until 21st April from 3.30 – 4.45. We will not be holding a session on Tuesday 17th March,
due to the visit to Kilve. To help with the price of ingredients, we ask for a donation of £1 per child
attending.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I wish my child__________________________in year________to take part in the Foodies Club on
Tuesdays. My child has/has not got specific dietary requirements.
Signed____________________Parent/Carer
Date_________________________