08 May 2008

Just a few additional dates and information to keep you up to date.

Football
One session of football had to be cancelled this half term due to ill health. The sports coach has said that he will run the replacement session this coming Monday 12th May, so if your child usually plays football please ensure that they have their kit with them.

Ground Force Day
Last year, you may remember, we had a ‘Ground Force Day’. All the children are asked to bring 1 or 2 bedding plants into school on or before Monday 19th May. We then take small groups of children out to plant up hanging baskets, pots and borders around the grounds. The children really loved doing this last year and it made the school environment look lovely. If anyone would like to donate potting compost or their time to this activity please let me know.

Walk to School Week 19th – 23rd May
Because of the location of our school we don’t promote Walk to School Week in the same way as other schools do. However, I have sent home the fliers for your information, and would encourage you to discuss the advantages, when they are practical and safe, with your children. Last year we did a special playground circuit with the children, which they enjoyed. I hope to mark the occasion in the same way this year.

SAT’s and QCA Tests
Over the next two weeks the children in years 2, 3 and 4 will be sitting their SAT’s tests (Standard Assessment Tests) and the non statutory QCA tests. So please ensure they come to school well rested, with full water bottles and eager to perform to the best of their ability.

School Photographs
The whole school and whole class photographs will be taken on 5th June.

School Uniform
Please donate any out grown uniform which is still in good condition to the school, I have had a particular request for summer dresses.

Thank you:
On behalf of Dr Barnardo’s, a very big thanks for raising an amazing £375.00 for the children’s charity by supporting your children in competing in the Bean Stalk Challenge. As you may know it is part of the PSHE curriculum that the children are encouraged to become aware of global and national issues. They are also taught to respect identity and diversity in the world and follow the school ethos that we are all special people and therefore EVERY CHILD, truly does MATTER.

I’m sure you would agree that there is no better way to draw these issues to their attention than by inviting representatives from different children’s Charities to come into school from time to time to talk about the history of the work they do, and the sort of people who they are able to help and support in 2008. In terms of the children’s economic well being they are developing an understanding that small contributions, when added together, can make an enormous difference to other peoples lives and that’s real team work. Well done!

Maypole Dancing
We have also been asked to dance again and this year I have decided to teach the children several Maypole dances. However, I do need to know which children are going to be able to attend the fete in order to plan the dances and sort out partners etc.

All the children in class 2 and 3 have had a taster session of Maypole dancing and I am now planning to run a club for those who can definitely dance on the day of the fete so that I can plan the programme. It would be really fantastic to be able to have boy/girl pairs so please encourage your children to sign up for the dance club, the more the merrier. The fete is on Saturday 28th June. The dancing will take place at 2pm and will last for 35mins. Please fill in attached form and return to school on Monday.

As usual the children will be entering the competition at the Church fete. Don’t worry, all entries will be completed in school, but please do come and look at what the children have made.

Finally:
For any of you that are out-and-about around the country during the half term and summer holidays, I saw this article ‘20 Cool Things To Do With The Kids’. You may find it useful!

There are lots of new pictures on our web-site and some links for educational and fun activities for the children.

Lynda Clark
Headteacher
 

Maypole Dancing - Church Fete
Saturday 28th June 2008
Class 2 & 3

My child…………………………………………….Class……………...will / will not be able to attend the Church Fete on Saturday 28th June to take part in the Maypole dancing.

Signed:………………………………………… Date:…………………………….