Newsletter ~ 18th September 2015
I would like to start this newsletter by sending our warmest congratulations to Rev Carole and her
new husband Barry who got married on Saturday and we want to wish them every happiness for
their future together. We are lucky enough to have been given some of Carol’s beautiful wedding
flowers and these have brightened up school this week.
Yesterday some of our Year 5 and 6 children attended the first meeting of the cluster book club.
This is for children in Year’s 5 – 7, with pupils from MCS taking the lead. Syresham were very well
represented and the children enjoyed discussing My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomans with
others from most of the schools in Brackley. They also completed some craft activities which will
be on display in Brackley Library soon. The next meeting is planned for Thursday 12th November at
4pm (TBC) and the book chosen is Theodore Boone (the first book of the series) by John Grisham. If
anyone is interested in joining, please speak to Mrs Hughes.
Today our RE visitor came into school to talk to the children as part of their learning. Imran Kotwal
spent some time with each class and supported the work children have done on Islam in their RE
lessons. They were able to experience first-hand some of the things they have learnt about, such as
hearing the call to prayer, seeing a prayer mat and beads and they were able to ask him any
questions they had. These activities form an important part of our statutory requirement to
promote the British Value of respect for all faiths and cultures. We often have visitors in school
and, like the others, Imran was very impressed with our children’s polite manner and their strong
knowledge and awareness of different faiths.
Next week is going to be a busy one with lots of time spent outdoors, so please keep your fingers
crossed for dry weather! Thank you to all who have offered to provide lifts for our trip to Stowe
Gardens on Wednesday; we will let drivers know details at the beginning of next week. On Friday
morning, for the Syresham Mile, children should make sure they have PE kits, including a jumper or
fleece, and outdoor trainers and a drink. We hope some of you will be able to join us on the sports
field at 9.30am.
I would like to confirm that while Mrs Bennett is off, children receiving brass lessons will be taught
by Ms Laura Bendy and should bring instruments to school on Friday’s as normal.
Finally, on Tuesday 29th September our first Full Board of Governor’s meeting is taking place. Prior
to the meeting there will be an opportunity for parents to come and meet the governors at 7pm
and find out more about what they do. If you would like to attend, please sign the sheet on Mrs
Allee’s desk or speak to myself or our Chair of Governors, Clare Powell. We hope you will be able
to join us.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Haddy.
Headteacher’s Awards
In the Spotlight ~ Finley West – year 6
Reception:
Year 1&2:
Year 3&4:
Year 5&6:
The person who most inspires me: Steve Jobbs
Why? Because I love electronics & I would like to
make a big electronic company
My favourite cake/pudding: chocolate cake with
white and brown chocolate flakes & sprinkles
My best memory of school so far: when I met
Alfie, Joshua & George
Birthdays
Olivia Gorham
Eleanor Read
James Borland
Isobel Billingham
Letters Home
Spelling letter
Syresham Mile Sponsorship form
Stowe Outside learning day