HALWILL SCHOOL
Newsletter No.31
SUMMER TERM
22nd May 2015
Halwill Primary School
Book of Achievement
Class 1
Oscar Jones &
George Folland
You tried so hard with your writing for your giant’s postcard, we
are really proud of you ~ well done 
Class 2
Isaac York
Well done for taking our maths puzzle home to solve! You did it!
Ewan Blundell
A beautiful poem about sunflowers and fantastic presentation too
~ well done!
Lacey-Mae Morris
Your painting of a sunflower in the style of Van Gogh is
wonderful. You tried so hard and looked so carefully at the style
of the painting too.
Summer Johns
We are impressed every week with your consistent reading at
home Summer. You are even starting to read independently too
~ very well done!
Bethany Cartwright
Even though you were absent for the planning of our reports
about plants, you independently chose to plan your ideas before
writing today. This is an excellent attitude to learning Bethany ~
a great example for us all.
Class 3
The Whole Class
Your volcano models are looking fantastic! You’ve worked
brilliantly as a team to build your structures and I’m sure they
will look even more impressive when we make them erupt! Well
done Class 3!
Class 4
The Whole Class
What a fantastic week, pirates and music, explore @Bristol,
Roadford and Clovelly! You have all been an absolute delight and
it has been a great fun week 
A really special mention to Mrs Skinner for all of her extra help.
Special Mention
Willow &
Daisy-May Baxter
For being such good friends to everyone in Halwill, you have been
a pleasure to teach. Good luck in your new school girls, we will
all miss you.
Thank you from
Class 4
A big THANK YOU to all of the adults who have come along to
help on our trips this week & to those who stayed at our campout at Roadford on Wednesday night ~ it is very much
appreciated 
Dear Parents,
We would like to inform you that both Mrs Alix Rothery and Miss Jayne Miners are
now sharing the Head of Teaching and Learning role in Halwill School. This decision
was made by the Governors and I in order to broaden the expertise and impact of
the Senior Leadership Team. This arrangement is working positively for the school
and our Federation.
Mr David Jones (Executive Headteacher)
HALF TERM BREAK
School closes at 3.30pm today for the half-term break.
Monday 1st June is a staff training day so all pupils
return to school on Tuesday 2nd June. Have a safe
and enjoyable break.
FRIENDS NEWS
BINGO TONIGHT!
FRIDAY 22nd MAY
EYES DOWN @ 8pm
HALWILL PARISH HALL
Proceeds for hall
improvements
The next Friends meeting will be Wednesday 3 June,8pm at Lisa Bennett’s house:
17 Somerslea, Halwill Junction.
We will be making plans for the summer term; tuck shop at football tournament;
sports day refreshments; ice-cream Friday’s and possibly an end of term disco...
new ideas and all parents welcome.
ROLLER REQUIRED
During a repair to our sewage plant back in Jan/Feb, work vehicles churned up our
school field in order to gain access. In readiness for Sports Day, we need to paint
the running lines and we have been advised that we need to roller the field flat to
be able to complete this job effectively. If any of our parents/school community
is able to help us with this please contact the admin team. Many thanks,
GOVERNOR VACANCY FOR THE CAREY FEDERATION
The Carey Federation currently have a vacancy for a co-opted Governor.
If you are interested in joining our Governing Body, please contact Les Down
(Chair) or the school in the first instance. Thank-you.
Mon 1st June
NON-PUPIL DAY
4.15pm SMT Meeting
Tue
June
Mr Jones @ Halwill
ALL PUPILS RETURN
Wed 3rd June
Mr Jones @ Halwill
(am)
Mr Jones @ Ashwater
(pm)
Richard Pavey – Peri Music Tuition (am)
9.15-10.15am More Able Maths @ Hatherleigh Primary
9.30am Educational Psychologist visiting school
Mrs Batstone out (pm) Maths Subject Leader Briefing – Mrs Collman in Cl.1
3.30-4.45pm Tennis After School Club KS2
4pm Staff Meeting (Joint) @ Ashwater
8pm Friends Meeting @ 17 Somerslea, Halwill Junction
Thu 4th June
Mr Jones out
Mrs Rothery out (pm) Literacy Subject Leader Briefing -Mrs Cawsey in Cl. 2
Richard Pavey – Peri Music Tuition
1.30pm New Reception Intake Visiting
3:45-4:30 GolfAfter Schools Club KS2 (provided by Budehaven)
Fri 5th June
Mr Jones @ Halwill
(am)
Mr Jones @ Ashwater
(pm)
9.15am-12.15pm Year 6’s Junior Life Skills @ Barnstaple
Sam Beer – Peri Music Tuition (pm)
2nd
Jessica Shinn (volunteer) in Cl. 3
Chris Spreadbury – Peri Music Tuition
1.30pm New Reception Intake Visiting
4.30pm Resources Committee Meeting @ Ashwater
HOLSWORTHY AREA CHILDREN’S CENTRE – CLEANER VACANCY
Holsworthy Area Children’s Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, self
motivated cleaner to join their friendly team.
Essential Requirements:As a cleaner you will be required to:
• Work 6 hours/week during times that the centre is closed to ensure that the
centre appears clean and tidy to service users.
• Ensure that hygiene levels are high and that the environment is a positive
place for children and families to enjoy.
• Ensure that COSHH is appropriately followed to ensure the safety of service
users.
Applications can be processed online at www.actionforchildren.org.uk. Follow
the ‘careers’ link and search for job vacancies using the job reference number
HRSS004990.
Our School Attendance Target is 95.5% and 0 Late Marks.
Whole School attendance for last week ~ 11th – 15th May:
95.4% and 6 Late Marks