The Newton News
Term 3 Summer Term 1 Week 31 2015-2016
Friday 27th May 2016
FROM MR JOLLIFFE
I thoroughly enjoyed the third residential visit of the year, which took place last weekend with Year 6. Despite the rain on Friday and
Saturday all the children got on with lots of different activities and then enjoyed Brixham in the sunshine when the weather
improved! I know that lots of the children were very tired this week and no doubt are now looking forward to a week to catch up.
The first day after half term [Monday 6th June] is a Non Pupil Day and all the staff of the Federation will be meeting together to learn
more about attachment theory and practice. This is an emerging research area and focuses on the importance of developing good
relationships between parents and very young children and there is a lot that we can learn about behaviour that is useful for all
children.
I hope you and your family are able to enjoy some time together over the bank holiday weekend and look forward to seeing
everyone back at school on Tuesday 7th June.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II's 90th BIRTHDAY
On Friday 10th June the whole Federation will be coming together at the Memorial Hall in Thorverton to celebrate the Queen's 90th
birthday. Many of the children are preparing short pieces to share at the assembly as well as learning more about the remarkable life
of Britain's longest serving monarch.
The children will be leaving by coach and will be back before the end of the school day. A hot lunch will be available for everyone and
it would help if as many children as possible have a school lunch that day. This can be ordered on the day and paid for online as usual.
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There will not be any other cost to parents. (Please could you let the office know by 7 June if your child will be having a meal by
completing the order form below. This will help the Kitchen Manager to order the correct quantity)
The PTAs of the three schools have very kindly agreed to buy a commemorative coin for each child to take home as a reminder of the
day and we are very grateful to everyone who has contributed to this. It should be a special day to remember!
CLASS TEACHER APPOINTMENT
On Tuesday we held interviews for four candidates to work at Newton St Cyres in September as Mr Akhurst moves into his new role
as Head of School. The candidates taught a full lesson, fed back to children on some work, had two interviews and a written task so it
was a very comprehensive assessment day. We have appointed Mr Josh Hamidullah to the post of class teacher for September and
look forward to working with him. Mr Hamidullah undertook a training placement at Cheriton Fitzpaine so will be familiar to some
children in the Federation and will be spending as some time with us later in the summer term to get to know the school.
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FROM MRS HARRIS
Dear parents and guardians
As we near the end of the final week of a very busy yet productive half term. Both Year 2 and Year 6 have sat their SATS
tests and have approached them with a really positive attitude. Thanks to you and to their teachers who have prepared
the children so well. We realise this is a small aspect of what we value at Newton St Cyres but nonetheless it is important
that children are equipped to sit the tests in a relaxed and confident way. Years 3,4 and 5 have also been sitting optional
tests; these are new tests we are trialling for the first time this year.
The Key Stage Two children have thoroughly enjoyed their tennis sessions at the Recreation Ground and we are indebted
to the kindness of the Tennis Club for allowing us to use their facilities.
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be part of the staff group to lead the Grenville House water based activity
weekend for the Year 6 children. It was a fantastic weekend for all the children, offering opportunities for team building
and taking on new challenges and experiences. I really love these residentials, an opportunity for us teachers to see
children in a very different situation. I was so proud of all the children; they were positive, great fun and a real pleasure
to spend time with. I also feel blessed to be part of such a fantastic teaching team a huge thank you to those who were
willing to give up more of their spare time to ensure that these residentials do happen. to Mrs Theedom and Mr Jolliffe
who were there all weekend with me; also to Miss Scott-Hake, Mrs Wilkinson, Mr Hannaford, Mrs Parkes, Mrs Thorne,
Miss Holmes and Mr Martin who also came down to support everyone. An amazing and memorable weekend for all the
children – thank you.
I am really looking forward to the summer fayre and sports day next half term (make a note in your diaries) but for now I
would just like to wish all of you a relaxing half term break with your families. Enjoy!
Don’t forget that children return to school on Tuesday June 7th as the teachers are having a day of training on the
Monday.
Kind regards
Glynis Harris
This Week We Would Like to Wish a Happy Birthday to:
Maximus, Hamarnie & Dylan
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ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Monday Key Stage Two Learning Club CANCELLED TAKING A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER
Monday - KS2 Fencing Club 3:20-4:20 (FEE PAYABLE) 13 June – 18 July
Tuesdays Key Stage Two Football/Tag Rugby Club (3:20 - 5:00pm)
Wednesday - KS1 Multi Sports Club 3:20-4:20 (FEE PAYABLE) 8 June – 13 July
LUNCHTIME CLUBS
Class Two and Three Recorder Club – Mondays
Tuesday – Art Club
Class One and Two Computing Club – Fridays
Thursday Breaktime – Tuck Shop
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB is available at Newton Nippers - daily up until 5pm. Please contact the Office for
prices and availability
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2016
Sunday 5th June – Open Farm Quickes
Monday 6th June – Non-Pupil Day
Tuesday 7th June – Return to school
Friday 10th June – Federation Queen’s Birthday Celebration at Thorverton Hall (children only)
Thursday 23rd June – SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE 2:30pm (all welcome)
Friday 1st July – Class 2 Assembly parents welcome)
Sunday 3rd July - 6th Newton Revels takes place at the Recreation Field between 12 and 5pm
Monday 4th July 1:30pm pm– SPORTS DAY at the RECREATION GROUND (standby 5th July)
Wednesday 6th July – Key Stage Two – Kingfisher Award Picnic – at the RECREATION GROUND
Friday 15th July Summer Raffle
Tuesday 19th July – Whole school summer trip
Thursday 21st July- Federation Assembly NSC (children only)
Friday 22nd July – End of Year Celebration Assembly and Leavers’ Assembly (all welcome) Term End
Wednesday 7th September – start of Autumn Term
RESIDENTIALS
Monday 11th -12th July Year 3 Residential to Escot £75
Newton St Cyres Parish Council
Would like to invite you to a Cream Tea in celebration of
the Queen’s 90th Birthday
To take place at Newton St Cyres Parish Hall
Sunday 12 June 2016
Anytime between 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Vouchers available from the school office £2.00 each adult
(children free of charge)
Last Friday 33 Year 6s from NSC, Cheriton Fitzpaine and Thorverton boarded
the coach for their annual residential visit! This year we were heading to
Grenville House, Brixham. It was fantastic to spend the weekend with familiar
faces from the federation.
We stopped off on our trip to Brixham at Decoy Park, Newton Abbot. While
there we had a snack, played in the park and completed the white orienteering
course.
Once we arrived at Grenville House we were told our dorm and activity groups.
Over the weekend we participated in Canadian canoeing, kayaking, raft
building, the high ropes course and a photography session. It was amazing to
see so many children trying things for the first time. The support and
encouragement given to their peers was fantastic.
In the evening we enjoyed a walk to Churston Cove, a quiz, some beach art and
a talent show.
Many children’s highlight was the opportunity to spend their pocket money in
the shops in Brixham. Many bought souvenirs or gifts for those back at home,
while others refilled their depleted sweet supply!
It was a fantastic weekend and we were really proud of all the children for
taking part.
Newton Nippers News
Well we have come to the end of our Seas and Oceans topic, and have enjoyed looking at sea creatures,
making a submarine to explore the underwater as well as many other things. Not quite related to this topic,
but looking at how we care for animals, we all enjoyed our visit from the Donkey Sanctuary. They brought 2
donkeys with them, Bramble and Jasper, and we learnt about how they were cared for. We found out that
they liked ginger biscuits for a treat! They were very kind and left some presents for us; a pencil, rubber and
note pad each.
Next half term we will be looking at The Jungle so please watch out for the tigers, monkeys, parrots and any
other jungle creatures coming your way! To help us with this, we would gratefully recieve any empty egg
boxes you may have.
Each child has a green 'art' book in their tray, that they can use whilst at preschool to draw in, practise their
writing or anything else they wish. We will send them home when they are full for you to look at.
There will be lots going on in and around the school this next term, and dates are below for you;
6th June-Non-Pupil Day. Nippers will be closed, and reopen the following day on Tuesday 7th June.
10th June-no school dinners available so please bring a packed lunch if attending all day,
17th June-Save The Children Den Day. We will be making dens at preschool and raising money for STC
23th June-Nippers Sports Day/School Fayre. We will be holding our sports events on the school field, and
inviting all preschool children/adults to attend from 1.30pm. The school fayre will follow at 2.30pm.
13th July-Foundation Stage assembly. This is for the current Reception children and the preschool children
that will be starting school in September. It will be held in the school hall at 2.30pm-more details will follow
nearer the time.
Michelle Gidley - Pre-school Leader
FANS NEWS
FANS is currently working hard to raise funds for outdoor play equipment at the new
school, and a number of exciting events are all set to take place during the remainder of the
summer term.
Quicke’s have kindly offered us the chance to run a cake and craft stall on Open Farm
Sunday (5th June). The event is free and will take place between 11.00am and 4.00pm. There
may be as many as 2,000 visitors on the day, which means that lots of cakes will be needed, so
if any of you are able to make cake donations, please do. They can be dropped off at the house
of Carrie-Anne Finning, any time before 11.00am on the 4th June , and they will be very
gratefully received. We also need volunteers to help with running the stall, so if this appeals to
any of you, please email me to let us know.
The draw date for this year’s Summer Raffle is Friday 15th July. Many wonderful prizes
have already been collected, and the tickets will soon be on sale, but there’s still room for
more, so if any of you can donate prizes, please contact the office to let us know.
The school will be running a Summer Fair on the 23rd of June, and Fans will be there to
provide refreshments and sweets. We’d also like to run a stall for the sale of second-hand
school uniform, so if any of you have old uniform that is of no use to you, but still has lots of
use in it, please bring it in to the school office, and we’ll add it to the things we already have.
This year the 6th Newton Revels takes place at the Recreation Field between 12 and 5pm
on the 3rd July. Much frolicking is predicted, and FANS will be there to provide a bouncy castle
for the youngsters. We’re certain this will go down very well, but we do still need volunteers to
help to run it on the day, so if any of you think you’ll be able to help out with this, even for an
hour (whilst your own children play on it free of charge!), please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Dave Alcock (Chairperson of FANS)
Davealcock76@yahoo.co.uk
Exe Valley Federation
The Queen’s Birthday Celebration
at Thorverton Hall
Friday 10th June
Please order your child’s meal
by Tuesday 7th June
Menu
Fish fingers and chips, or
Cheese wheels
Carrot & cucumber sticks
Followed by celebration cake
Key stage 1 free – Key stage 2 £2.40
CELEBRATION MEAL AT THORVERTON FRIDAY 10TH JUNE
Please order
for………………………………………Class…………..
Please tick:
Fish fingers…………..
Cheese wheels…………….
Carrot & cucumber sticks…………..
Tomato sauce…………….
info@go-active.org
www.go-active.org
Newton St Cyres Primary School –KS1 Multi Sports Club! Term 6
Following the success of the Street Surfing Club that we recently held with the School, we will be offering a Multi sports Club from
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Wednesday 8 June and would love to see your children there. The Club will include a wide variety of sports including Dodge Ball,
Urban Polo, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Rocket Ball, Junior Lacrosse and many more!
Location:
Times:
Years:
Dates:
Clothing:
School hall/Playground
3:20pm – 4:20pm
KS2 Yr 1,2 & 3
Wednesdays from the 8th June-13th July 2016
PE / Sports clothes and trainers
like us at:
www.facebook.com/goactivecoaching
see us at:
www.youtube.com/user/GoActiveLtd
Please return Forms & Payment by Tuesday 7th June 2016
LIMITED PLACES ON CLUB– MAX 25 CHILDREN – MINIMUM 15
REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED IF GO ACTIVE CANCEL THE ENTIRE COURSE
Email: alex@go-active.org Contact: Alex Spencer Tel: 07725 835 576
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Newton St Cyres Primary School –KS1 Multi Sports Club – Term 6
Please select your payment method:
£18.00 cash
£18.00 cheque
Please make cheques payable to “Go Active” AND ensure your child’s name &
school is written on the reverse.
Please ensure all payments are handed in with the application form
ALL APPLICATION FORMS TO BE HANDED IN TO YOUR SCHOOL’S RECEPTION OFFICE
IN AN ENVELOPE WITH PAYMENTS ENCLOSED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.
Child Name.……………………………………..……….….. DOB..……….……….Parent Name…………………………………………………….
School.……............................................... Age…….. M/F.…....... School Year…...... Walks Home independently: Y/N
Parent/Guardian Email (required please write clearly)..............................................................................................................
Parent/Guardian Contact No….……......…………………………….……………………………………………………..………………………………….
Any health problems or disabilities...........................................................................................................…….……………….
Active Start is part of the Go Active Group, and trades under this name. By signing this form I agree to Active Start Ltd’s Terms & Conditions and Policies as stated on
www.go-active.org. I authorise coaching staff to administer or approve any medical treatment deemed necessary. I agree that continual disruption to the learning of
others by an individual may result in removal from the course. Go Active shall not be held accountable for loss or damage whether to person or property in
connection with these courses.
I also consent to Active Start Ltd taking & using photographs for promotional purposes only which include my child/children participating in Go Active coaching
sessions.
Signed: Parent/Guardian…………………………………………………………………………………
info@go-active.org
www.go-active.org
Newton St Cyres Primary School – Fencing Club KS2 ! Term 6
We’re delighted to be offering a KS2 Fencing Club from Monday the 13th June at Newton St Cyres Primary School and
would love to see your children there! Here your children will be taught by a fully qualified instructor to learn the
fantastic sport of Fencing with in a safe and fun club.
Location:
Times:
Years:
Dates:
Clothing:
School Playground/field
3:20pm – 4:20pm
KS2 Yr 3, 4, 5, 6
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like us at:
www.facebook.com/goactivecoaching
see us at:
www.youtube.com/user/GoActiveLtd
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Mondays from the 13 June-18 July 2016
PE / Sports clothes and trainers
Please return Forms & Payment by Tuesday 7th June 2016
LIMITED PLACES ON CLUB– MAX 16 CHILDREN – MINIMUM 10
REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED IF GO ACTIVE CANCEL THE ENTIRE COURSE
Email: alex@go-active.org Contact: Alex Spencer Tel: 07725 835 576
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Newton St Cyres Primary School –KS2 Fencing Club – Term 6
Please select your payment method:
£24.00 cash
£24.00 cheque
Please make cheques payable to “Go Active” AND ensure your child’s name &
school is written on the reverse.
Please ensure all payments are handed in with the application form
ALL APPLICATION FORMS TO BE HANDED IN TO YOUR SCHOOL’S RECEPTION OFFICE
IN AN ENVELOPE WITH PAYMENTS ENCLOSED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.
Child Name.……………………………………..……….….. DOB..……….……….Parent Name…………………………………………………….
School.……............................................... Age…….. M/F.…....... School Year…...... Walks Home independently: Y/N
Parent/Guardian Email (required please write clearly)..............................................................................................................
Parent/Guardian Contact No….……......…………………………….……………………………………………………..………………………………….
Any health problems or disabilities...........................................................................................................…….……………….
Active Start is part of the Go Active Group, and trades under this name. By signing this form I agree to Active Start Ltd’s Terms & Conditions and Policies as stated on
www.go-active.org. I authorise coaching staff to administer or approve any medical treatment deemed necessary. I agree that continual disruption to the learning of
others by an individual may result in removal from the course. Go Active shall not be held accountable for loss or damage whether to person or property in
connection with these courses.
I also consent to Active Start Ltd taking & using photographs for promotional purposes only which include my child/children participating in Go Active coaching
sessions.
Signed: Parent/Guardian…………………………………………………………………………………
Action Packed Adventures this May Half Term
Great Outdoor Activities throughout the week at Exeter Quay. New activities include
Climbing on Dartmoor and Bushcraft to name but a few
Courses start from just £48 for one day of activity. Five days of activity £145. Ages 8 – 16
year olds. 30th May – 3rd June 2016.
All information is available online at www.haven-banks.co.uk , image from poster below.