STARCROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEW ROAD, STARCROSS
Tel: (01626) 890454
Fax: (01626) 891663
Email: admin@starcross-primary.devon.sch.uk
9th January 2015
Hello everyone, and a happy new year to you all. I hope that you had a
fantastic break and were able to have some time together to enjoy the time
off. Well, we are back now, and we are all extremely happy to see the children
back, ready for work and behaving very well indeed. We’ve been busy
showing prospective parents around, and the school numbers are beginning
to rise very quickly. We are very popular at the moment, and it’s great that I
am able to say that to you all. We are, after all, a very happy school and we
are receiving many lovely reports from prospective parents of positive
recommendations. Many thanks for that. Anyway, please read on for more
information, and welcome back once more.
MATHS GAMES
This is advance warning that the maths games will be coming home as of this
week. Many thanks, and please remember to take very good care of them as
someone else will be using them immediately after you have finished with them.
CAR PARK
There are still some parents trying to use the school car park at the beginning of
the school day. Please be warned that these gates will now be closed at the start
of the school day, and that alternative parking is available close to the school
grounds. There is also a car park only fifty metres away that parents may use.
CHRISTMAS SHOW
If you haven’t seen them yet, them please take a minute to look at the
photographs outside the school hall of the Christmas show last term. They are
delightful. It truly was a magical time, and the children all looked wonderful whilst
performing. Thanks for your support on this.
FRENCH OUTREACH
We would like to announce that after the success of our Japanese classes, some
selected Key Stage 2 children have started French classes from today. We are
delighted that they have this opportunity courtesy of the Dawlish Learning
Partnership and Dawlish Community College, and this will not be the last
fantastic opportunity for children this term. Stay tuned.
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PE KITS
I unfortunately had to speak to 6 children in school without PE kits this week, and
all from the same class. They were able to bring in their kits the following day, but
I would like to reiterate that all children need their kit in school for their allotted
days. PE is not optional, and apart from being great fun, is part of our provision
towards well-being, health and fitness for life. Please do not forget to remind your
child about their kit, as you will be contacted if they do not have it in school.
PARENTS IN SCHOOL BUILDING
Apart from sandpipers class, there should be no parents inside the school
building in the morning please. All parents from Years 1-6 should leave their child
in the playground at 8.50a.m. If parents wish to speak to teachers, then please
make an appointment via the school office, or please approach the teacher at the
end of the school day. The safeguarding of the children is extremely important to
us, and this could be compromised if parents enter the school building without
permission at the busy start to the day. Thanks.
SCHOOL MEAL CENSUS
Can all parents and carers please read the letter attached to this week’s
newsletter, as there is important information of the school dinner census that took
place last year. In order to receive as much money from the government as
possible, we need as many children as possible to eat a school dinner next week
(THURSDAY). A special letter explaining the day, plus a special menu, is
attached. Please help by giving your child a school dinner if possible, as we will
receive more funding as a result. Many thanks.
PTFA
Remember, numbers are now rising for the PTFA but we still need MORE
MEMBERS. Please contact Emma Wheeler (school site manager and PTFA
chair) for more information. From next week, the dates of the year’s meetings will
appear on the school’s calendar pages.
VOLUNTEER HELPERS
We are always on the look-out for parents or carers who would like to help out at
school, whether donating some time to keeping the library tidy, or listening to
readers, or other valuable services that help things to tick over in school. If you
are interested in donating some time, then please contact us at school, and we
will get back to you to arrange a chat about how you could help. Thanks.
SCHOOL PLACES
Remember, the deadline for admissions for next September is 15th January.
Please make sure your application is in by then if you want to be in with a chance
of receiving a place for your child in Reception in September.
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TERM DATES
Dates 2014 / 15
Spring Term 2015
Tuesday 6th January – Friday, 27th March inclusive
Monday, 16th February – Friday 20th February – Half Term Break
Last day for the children is Friday, 27th March
Summer Term 2015
Monday, 13th April – Tuesday, 21st July inclusive
Monday, 25th May – Friday 29th May – Half Term Break
Last day for the children is Tuesday, 21st July.
Term dates 2015 – 2016*
Autumn Term 2015
Monday, 7th September – Friday, 18th December inclusive
Monday, 26th October – Friday 30th October – Half Term Break
Last day for the children is Friday, 18th December
Christmas Holiday – 21st December 2015 – 4th January 2016
Spring Term 2016
Tuesday 5th January – Thursday, 24th March inclusive
Monday, 15th February – Friday 19th February – Half Term Break
Last day for the children is Thursday, 24th March
Easter Holiday – Friday, 25th March – Friday, 8th April inclusive
Summer Term 2016
Monday, 11th April – Tuesday, 19th July inclusive
Monday, 30th May – Friday 3rd June – Half Term Break
Last day for the children is Tuesday, 19th July.
Other Holidays
25th / 28th December 2015 (Christmas)
1st Jan 2016 (New Year’s Day)
25th March 2016 (Good Friday)
28th March 2016 (Easter Monday)
2nd May 2016 (May Day)
30th May 2016 (Spring Bank Holiday)
29th August 2016 (Summer Bank Holiday)
AND FINALLY.....
I’m sure you will join me in welcoming back Mr. Rolinson after his unplanned
absence. It is great to see him back on the mend, and back in class with the
children once more.
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As usual, if there are any questions or queries, then please feel free to contact
the school where we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Alternatively, you can download and email us a feedback form, which you will
find on the school website (www.starcross-primary.devon.sch.uk ). You can
email this to the school office (admin@starcross-primary.devon.sch.uk ).
Yours Sincerely
Iannis Ireland
Iannis Ireland
Head Teacher
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