West Coker
Church of England VC Primary School
Headteacher: Mr Darren Troake
office@westcoker.somerset.sch.uk
4th September 2015
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to a new school year. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are feeling
refreshed after the break. We would like to warmly welcome Mrs Smith who is teaching in
Discovery Class and also the children and parents who have joined our school this week.
We are all looking forward to an exciting new school year!
The school is looking superb thanks to the teachers and Debbie who spent time preparing for the
children to return.
It’s lovely to see the children looking so smart in their uniform – please make sure this is named,
so items can be returned to their owner if they get mislaid!
Mrs Crisp – As many of you will have heard, Mrs Crisp’s husband Stuart has unfortunately
suffered a serious brain injury during the holidays. Mrs Crisp will be absent from school
throughout September as she supports him with the crucial early part of his rehabilitation period.
He is on the road to recovery, and we all wish him the speediest journey possible. I am sure you
will all join everybody here at school in supporting Mrs Crisp and her family through this
challenging time.
Swimming – letters have gone home today regarding the arrangements for swimming this term.
Rocket Class and Voyagers start their sessions next Monday (7th). Please remember your kits and
contributions.
Sweatshirts – School sweatshirts are now available through the office. There are a range of sizes
in school at £9 each.
Office – Mrs Geeson is back in the office on Monday/Tuesday 8.30 am – 3.00pm and Wednesday
mornings until 12.30 pm. Miss Brady will be in the office on Thursday and Friday mornings 8.30
am – 12.30 pm.
Universal Free School Meals – Don’t forget that all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are
entitled to receive a free school meal. If you haven’t already done so, please complete the
Universal Free School Meal application form and return to the school office. (Forms available
from the School Office).
High Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9AS
Tel 01935 862568
www.westcoker.somerset.sch.uk
e-safety – The staff in school received e-safety training as part of our Inset this week. We
teach children how to use technology safely. If you would like to support this at home, there is a
lot of useful information at: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-childrensafe/online-safety/online-gaming-stay-safe-avoid-risks/
Explorer Class – Our Explorer children have a topic of ‘Wheels’ this term. If you have any old
wheels or bicycle parts available to lend to the class, Mrs Free would be very grateful.
Discovery Class – Mrs Smith would love to hear from anybody willing to help make up some
playdough for the children. Recipes and ingredients will be provided! Please pop in to see her if
you can help.
St Martin’s Church Roof Appeal – Our school has very close links with the village church, so I am
happy to pass on an invitation to a ladies fashion show by ‘Travelling Trends’. The event is to be
held in East Coker village hall, with doors opening at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are
£5.00 from Rita (862187) or Sue (862172). Proceeds go to the roof fund.
Some dates to watch out for this half term:
Monday 14th September – Clubs start this week
Tuesday 15th September – Year 3 and 4 Hooke Court meeting 3.30
Wednesday 16th September – Rocket Class Trip
Tuesday 29th – Wednesday 30th September – Year 3 and 4 Residential to Hooke Court
Friday 2nd October – Harvest Service, 9.15 at the church
Tuesday 6th October – Explorer Class Trip
Thursday 15th October – Rocket Class Trip
Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October – Parent Consultation Evenings
Thursday 22nd October – PTFA Halloween Disco
Monday 26th – Friday 30th October – Half Term
Yours faithfully,
Darren Troake
Darren Troake
Headteacher
High Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 9AS
Tel 01935 862568
www.westcoker.somerset.sch.uk