Lyminge School Newsletter
w/b 26th November 2012 Term 2 Issue No 168
Website: www.lyminge.kent.sch.uk 01303 862367
Email: headteacher@lyminge.kent.sch.uk
Dear Parents,
Despite the wet and windy weather, last weekend was fab! On Friday night at the school disco, children (and
parents) danced the night away – many, many thanks to the PFA, staff and DJ Miles the Smiles. On Saturday you heard the
children singing carols and opening the church’s St Nicholas Fayre in the morning, and also singing around the Christmas tree
later that afternoon. They sang like angels, and got a “sweet” heavenly reward today, as a thank you from the school.
I never thought we’d do it, but our target of 3,000 acts of kindness may just be in reach. Please can you help us by
popping in a kindness counter or two in the jar. We currently have 2,532 - I’ll be around to see you in the playground to see if you
can add some more! At Friday’s Christmas Fayre we will be announcing the final total to end November’s Anti Bullying Month on
a high note.
This week it’s the annual Money and Enterprise Week when the children in every class will be investigating and
problem solving the real life problem of making a profit at Friday’s Christmas Fayre. Each class has/will brainstorm money
making ideas for their own stall, working out prices, publicity etc and then putting ideas into action at 3.30-5.00pm at Friday’s
Fayre. As Numeracy Coordinator, this year we have been focussing on practical problem solving in numeracy and I’m delighted
that Paula Stone, a Christchurch University Numeracy Lecturer, will be delivering further training to all teaching staff
tomorrow Tuesday evening after school. Last year, you may remember our school was chosen to contribute to an Ofsted report
on the teaching of calculation in numeracy.
Please bring everyone you know to Friday’s Christmas Fayre. There will be stalls galore including class
stalls selling many fine Christmas goodies made by your child. There will be a wide variety of stalls and fun games for children
to play. The Christmas café will be open in the Years 3 and 4 activity area, when the festivities get too much and you need to
sit down. The fayre will be opened at 3.30pm by Santa himself, who will then be in his grotto (the New Room) – where you can
meet him (no charge) and get a Christmas gift from Santa for only £1. Please note, this year the PFA will not be taking photos
of your child with Santa- you are welcome to take your own photos of your child on a camera or phone. Remember there will
be no Moose Club this Friday due to the Fayre. It does get very crowded so, for health and safety purposes, we ask you
please to leave pushchairs outside, under the covered area near the outside entrance door.
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97 gift boxes were collected from this school last week as our contribution to Operation Christmas Child. This was the
highest ever we’ve sent off. THANK YOU ALL.
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Thanks also to Year 5 School Councillors who hand delivered a School Council letter to Church Road residents asking for
their input on our traffic problems, last Wednesday afternoon. You’ve had your first reply already.
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Year 6 parents will join with me in passing on their thanks to Mrs Thomas, Mr Miles and Mrs Milton who, together with
Year 6, gave us a memorable look back at their trip to Arethusa last Wednesday evening.
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The closing date is today, Monday November26th, for the School Council’s Anti Bullying poster competition, with the
winners being announced at Friday’s Christmas Fayre. Good luck!
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Attention all children born between 01/09/08 and 31/08/09 due to start school in September 2013. Please join us at
our Open Day next Monday December 3rd - when Year 6 tour guides will show you around our school. Please contact the
office or ring 01303 862367 to book a place at either 11am or 2pm. Hurry, places on the tour are filling fast.
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A virulent but short lived sickness bug is sweeping through school. Please be reminded that everyone is welcomed
back to school 48 hours after the last time they were ill. Any reminders you give at home about hand washing etc
is much appreciated.
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Next Wednesday afternoon 5th December, it’s Presents
for Parents in the hall. The PFA have asked me to tell you
th
that this Thursday 29 November is the final collection day for your much needed donations of new (or as good as new)
gifts for this popular event. You have been very generous – but more gifts are urgently needed please, otherwise there
may not be enough to go round for every children to choose a present. Thank you so much, in advance. If you can help
with wrapping presents, please tell the office or the PFA. Also, please return any unsold raffle tickets to the PFA.
It’s countdown to Christmas already, get those Christmas puddings stirred! See you Friday at the Christmas Fayre at
3.30pm. Have a great week.
Cyfarchion – Alison Steel
PFA News ……..
Grand Christmas Raffle 2012
To be held on Friday 14th Dec 2012 after the Nativity at school. Please keep selling the raffle tickets to help your school.
Fantastic selection of Christmas Hampers to be won!
To include donations from the following:
Leeds Castle, Jackson Fencing, Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone Silver Screen, Farming World, Lathe Barn, Saga,
J.V Services, Wildwood, Lyminge Post Office, AMF Bowling, The Grand Hotel Folkestone, Baking Station,
Folkestone Ski Centre & much more!
We have kindly been donated hampers from:
www.modernandclassicautos.com - Car Theme Hamper,
www.snuggnightwear.com - Children’s Themed Hamper,
Fiona Greenwood – Cooks Hamper,
Food & Goodie Hamper from Lyminge Country Stores.
A selection of hampers will be on display at the Christmas Fair
on Friday 30th November, please pop along to have a look!
Tickets are just 50p each, if you require more raffle tickets please see
Mrs Wade or Mrs Wren at the office for extra tickets.
We are still raising funds to develop the KS2 play area.
Lyminge School & the PFA would like to say a
HUGE Thank you
for all the kind donations.
Thank you once again for your support and
GOOD LUCK!
Please keep bringing in all your unwanted gifts for Presents for Parents please (see page 1). THANK YOU.
MESSY CHURCH
Following on from the enjoyable Prayer Week for children in May, Messy Church every 4 th Sunday of the month at St
Mary and St Ethelburga, Lyminge from 3.30 to 5.30 pm. Messy church is for parents, grandparents, carers and children
to have fun and explore faith. It is called Messy Church because you will get messy! You will have a choice of being
involved in 3-4 crafts, take part in a short time of celebration and finish with enjoying food together. For more
information contact Jenny 01303 862 360 or the Rectory 01303 862 432
Beauty & The Beast – A Pantomime For All The Family
Wednesday 5th December to Friday 7th December at 7.30pm and Saturday 8th December 3.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £7 adult, £5 child (senior citizens concessions Wednesday & Thursday) available from Laing Bennett
01303 863393 or www.nodaboxoffice.co.uk
Celebration Corner
 Congratulations to Sinclair P for achieving a very high award in gymnastics and getting that golden medal.
 Well done to Olivia M and Poppy H for an outstanding ballet performance to a large audience at the Leas Cliff Hall on
Saturday. You were amazing!
Family Liaison Officer - November 2012 Kim Wenn’s new phone number is 07505 465 598
Hello, my name is Kim Wenn. Family Liaison Officer (FLO) at Lyminge School, working every Wednesday
normally from 08:30–15:30. My role is to provide pastoral support to parents/carers and support with any issues that you
may have in relation to supporting your children, both at home and in school. I work to encourage parental involvement
within school, signpost to agencies (where appropriate) and support children in school. Should you have a personal concern
or school related issue, then I am here as a listening ear. I have access to a number of agencies who may be able to
provide support to you and your family. Any query, large or small that you may require assistance with, I am here to help.
I will also be available for one-one child support and I will also be available first thing in the morning and at
the end of the school day on Wednesdays. Please join me for coffee on Wednesday morning at Lyminge Coffee Shop. I
look forward to meeting you,
Kind regards Kim Wenn Lyminge FLO mobile no. 07505 465 598, or email kimtheflo@gmail.com
WOW NEWS
How can we make our school and village a safer and healthier place to be? Remember,keep walking both to and from
school this Wednesday (WOW) and Fridays (FOF) for your child’s class to win the coveted Golden Dap each week at
Friday’s Celebration Worship!
Wow results
Class
Percentage of Walkers
w/b 19th November 2012
WOW
FOF
Yr R
Yr 1
59%
Sorry – no FOF results this week
Yr 2
62%
Yr 3
85%
Yr 4
68%
Yr 5
87%
Winners Yr 5
Yr 6
74%
Tilly in Yr 1 won the very first WOW superstar teddy for parking in Silverlands and then walking to school.
SCHOOL MEALS
Caterlink is the new KCCC school dinners provider offering a tasty hot meal for £2.15 per day. Payment for that day’s
dinner can either be
paid in advance or paid for by cash or cheque on that actual day i.e. no credit can be
given. Please contact me if there is an emergency or problem at home which will make payment difficult. Please make
cheques payable to “Caterlink”. If there are any queries please log on to their website at www.mycaterlink.co.uk/kcc
There is a contact button there for ease of communication. Otherwise, please see the office who will arrange for
Caterlink staff to contact you. When ordering/paying for school dinners please put your child’s forename, surname and year
group on the back of the cheque or on the envelope.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Roast Turkey served with Chipolata Sausage, Cranberry & Onion Stuffing, Gravy & Bread Sauce
or
Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Puff Pastry Whirl with a Red Pepper Sauce
Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Garden Peas
Dessert: Festive Ice Cream with a Chocolate & Orange Biscuit
If your child would like to have the Christmas Dinner please order it by Monday 10 th December. Please put your child’s
forename, surname and year group on the back of the cheque or on the envelope. Thank you.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
As we all know the recession is tightening its grip. Not everyone maybe aware but families on low income or whose
circumstances have changed maybe eligible for Free School Meals for their children. Please contact the school for
further details and individual help is available if you wish either from Kim Wenn F.L.O. or myself.
Kent Adult Education
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Kent Adult Education is working in partnership with Folkestone Academy to offer a range of exciting new courses for adults at
Folkestone Academy: Edit Your Phone or Camera Photos & Video Clips; Fitness Bootcamp; Music Technology; Introduction to
Football Coaching; Trampolining for Beginners. A Christmas Craft Fair 1st December 10am-3.00pm and a Christmas Course on
5th December. Be inspired, enrol now: www.kentadulteducation.co.uk or call 0845 606 5606.
Week 4 w/b 26th November
Money and Enterprise Week NO CLUBS apart from Singing, Sewing & Guitar
Mon. 26th
9.30am CAT team visit
3.15-4.15pm Yrs 2-6 Singing Club; Yr 5&6 Sewing Club
Tues 27th
9.30am AS meets with Chair of Governors re AfL
3.20– 4.30pm Paula Stone Christchurch Uni. delivering INSET all teaching staff – numeracy problem solving
3.15-4.15pm NO Yrs 5&6 Drama Club this week
Wed 28th
10.30-11.30am Finance meeting – Governors
Lunchtime Guitar Club
6pm full Governors meeting New Room – Christmas sparkle
th
Thurs 29
2-3pm Hub SENCO & TA meeting Stelling Minnis
Fri 30th
3.30–5.00pm Christmas Fayre with SANTA!!!!! so NO MOOSE CLUB sorry
Week 5 w/b 3rd December Only Clubs – Singing, Drama, Sewing, Guitar
Mon 3rd Dec. Open Day Tours at 11am & 2pm
DT out on assessment course
3.15pm Singing Club; Sewing Club
2.40pm Medical needs training with nurse – DH Room
Tues 4th
HG out course pm
3.15–4.15pm Drama Club
Wed 5th
Last lunchtime Guitar Club this term
1.00-3.15pm Presents for Parents in hall
Thurs 6th
EIS training for AS and FW am
2.00-3.00pmT&L Cttee (Raise online)
AS out Shepway Teaching Schools 3.30 – 5.30pm
Fri 7th
As out at Elham School joint lesson observation
Staff Christmas Do 7.45pm
Lyminge Parish Church Services & Activities
Sun 25th
8.00am Holy Communion (CW order 2); 10.30am Holy Communion; 3.30pm Messy Church
Diary Dates - Some Key Dates for your diary - BOOK THESE NOW
SATs Week May 13th – 17th 2013 (please note no holiday leave for Yrs 2-6 granted this week)
Class Assemblies on Fridays at 2.40pm
Yr 6 - 8th March,
Yr 5 - 8th Feb,
Yr 4 - 22nd March,
Yr 3 - 10th May,
unless specified:
Yr 2 - 26th April, Yr 1 - 14thJune,
Yr R - 12th July,
Yr 6 LEAVERS July Wed 24th July 2pm
Parents Evenings
Thurs 28th Feb. 3.40—8pm
Parents Report Session (optional)
Thurs 11th July 3.40-6pm
Drop in Zone Fri 15th Feb. (Yr 4 Bake sale)
Drop in Zone Fridays—
Christmas Concerts
Christmas Fayre
Christmas Drama Club Show (yrs5/6)
Christmas parties
Christmas “Presents for Parents “
OPEN DAY NEW PARENTS for 2013
Easter Egg Eggtravaganza
Drama Club Easter Show (Yrs 3/4)
Summer Fayre
End of Year Reports out
School Trips & Careers Day
Sports Day
Drama Club Summer Show (yrs 5/6)
End of Year Evening Exhibition
Drop
Drop
Drop
Yr R
in Zone Fri 15th Mar (Yr 3 Bake sale)
in Zone Fri 3rd May (Yr 2 Bake sale)
in Zone Fri.14th June (Yr R & 1 Bake sale)
& KS1 Nativity Thurs 13th Dec & Fri 14th (Raffle) 2pm
KS2 Concert Church (mince pies back at school) Tuesday 18th December 6pm
Christmas Fayre Fri 30th Nov. 3.30-5pm
Thurs Jan 17th (2pm) & Fri 18th Jan (7pm)
Yr R & KS1 Christmas Party Wed. 19th Dec pm
KS2 Christmas Party Mon 17th Dec pm
Wed 5th Dec 1pm
Mon 3rd Dec 11am & 2pm
Thurs 28th March pm
Wed 27th Mar 2pm
Sat 29rd June 11-2pm (Tag Day Thurs 27th June )
Mon 24th June
EY & KS1 trip & Careers Day - Fri 28h June
Years 3-5 school trips w/b 1st July
Mon 15th July
(Plan B Tues 16th July)
4th July (2pm) & Fri 5th July (7pm)
Fri 21st June