Class 2 walk

Class 2 went for a walk to study the local landscape.

Padstow fishing boats

Class 2 painted Padstow fishing boats.

Bodmin railway

Classes 1 and 2 went on a journey. They travelled on a diesel train and then a steam train.

Padstow Boat Trip

Classes 2 and 3 took a boat trip from Padstow past Pentire and the Rumps and round the islands.

Ocean Commotion

Class 3 rehearsing Ocean Commotion for presentation evening.

Vegetable sale

Class 2 grew a variety of vegetables and sold them to parents. They raised £21. They have decided to buy a book for the classroom and donate the rest to a children's charity.

Pirate day

Class 2 wrote pirate stories having been inspired by their drama games.

Squashbox Theatre Company

Craig Johnson of Squashbox Theatre Company came to perform The Sea Show to the whole school. Everyone found it very entertaining and informative. After that he ran very successful puppet making workshops with all the classes. Class 2 created their own "under sea adventures" using the shadow puppets they had made and performed to the rest of the school.

Sports Day

Out there in here

Church Fete

Dancing round the Maypole.

Library news

Just before half term the County Librarians audited our book stock and replaced old books with two hundred new ones. We will receive another hundred in September. This is part of a plan to improve the reading stock and make this space more attractive to readers.

Aquarium

Classes 1 and 2 and year 4 visited the aquarium at Newquay.

Abstract paintings

Class 3 abstract paintings inspired by the Isles of Scilly.

Fishes

Class 1 made decorated fishes.

Banners

Class 2 have made banners decorated with prints of sea creatures.

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson worked with the children to create ceramic tiles.

Out there, in here...

Wednesday 17th June
Everyone is welcomed to visit the school during the `open` afternoon of Wednesday 17th June when the pupils will be giving performances and displaying their work. Come along and see artwork, music ,dance and curriculum activities alive in our school.

Polzeath Beach

Classes 1 & 2 enjoyed a visit to Polzeath Beach on 7th May. The
children were able to explore the beach for 'treasures' to make
sculptures in the sand. They also created and recorded 'beach' sounds to use in composing their own music.

Cross Country Fun Run

Well done to all the children who braved the wet and cold weather and ran over 2 miles across fields in the St Tudy Cross Country Fun Run on 1st May. Over all our school came 3rd which is a great achievement!

Port Isaac Trip

Class 2 visited Port Isaac

Isles of Scilly

Year 5 and 6 pupils were given the opportunity to have a day on the Isles of Scilly. This was an educational trip to learn about the islands and the coast. Year 5 and 6 had read the book ‘Why the Whales Came’ by Michael Morpurgo which is set on the Isles of Scilly. In the story the main characters are Gracie and Daniel so we went round in pairs of Gracie’s and Daniel’s. We went to the pool where they sailed their boats and we did the same. We explored Bryher which is where they lived and visited Samson the cursed island where they got stranded in a terrible fog. We went there to be inspired like Michael Morpurgo was and we travelled around by boat just like they did but our boat had an engine. We saw how the local people travelled about and did the same ourselves. We explored Bryher and Samson and saw all the places Michael Morpurgo said Gracie and Daniel went and they were a lot like he had described in the book. The islands were beautiful and we all learnt a lot of things from the ruined houses and about the tropical plants on Bryher. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every second of it all.

Surfing.

Year 5 and 6 surfing at Fistral Beach.

Congratulations School Council

We have achieved the PADL Platinum Award and have been asked to host the award ceremony in the Council Chamber in May.

Pyjama day and games fund-raising

Pyjama day and games fund-raising for the NSPCC - £120.25 was raised - all organised by the pupils - excellent!

Designing and making vehicles.

Buzz Club

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 1st April.

District Cross Country

Great success at the Wadebridge District Cross Country run. Well done everyone. - unfortunately Shaleigh and Connor are missing from the team photograph.
Olivia was the first Y3 girl and the first girl overall winner - well done.

Restormel Castle

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Class 2 visited Restormel Castle.

Launceston Castle

Class 2 visited Launceston Castle.

Mothers Day Cards

Activemark 2008

We were awarded the Active mark again for the third year running
for our commitment to sport.

Library news

Just before half term the County Librarians audited our book stock and replaced old books with two hundred new ones. We will receive another hundred in September. This is part of a plan to improve the reading stock and make this space more attractive to readers.

INSET day changes

INSET day changes and the Y5 & Y6 Residential
The residential to Carnyorth has had to be cancelled due to escalating costs, the number of participants falling and value for money concerns.
The residential experience is always a highlight of the school year and much looked forward to by the pupils.
We really did not want to disappoint them and much time and effort has been given to planning an alternative. This we have successfully done by offering the completely different experience of visiting London for two days.
Accommodation and theatre options were very difficult to correlate but finally this was done for the 4th and 5th June.
We realise that this clashes with the INSET school closure day planned for Friday 5th June but this really cannot be helped and hope you will understand that the school will be open on this day but will be closed on Wednesday 22nd July instead. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Music and Speech Festival

The music entrants.


The verse speaking entrants.
All received certificates!
Superb achievement by our pupils at the Wadebridge Music and Speech Festival - All the entrants performed superbly receiving certificates, medals and complimentary remarks from the adjudicators. Daniel and Gwilym also won cups for first place in their respective classes. Many congratulations to them all.

Red Nose Day

Wear something funny for money!!!
We had fun, we laughed, everyone dressed so imaginatively, we enjoyed the wonderful donation of cakes, thank you so very much - and raised £150 - terrific!

World Book Day

We read stories from around the world.

Cardinham Woods

Class 1 and year 2 went for a walk in Cardinham Woods.

Cardinham Woods

Learning in the outdoors. Stream dipping at Cardinham Woods.

Gool Pyran Lowen!

Happy St Piran's Day!

Skate Park

Class 2 made Soup

Class 2 made four different sorts of leek soup and tasted them all.

Digging up Leeks

Class 2 dug up the leeks they planted last summer to make soup.

Snow school today!

Nativity Play 2008

Moushole Cat

Football WIN!

St Mabyn football team won 6-1 against St Tudy.

Mousehole

Mousehole created by Sam, Abby and Connor.

Christmas is coming...

Class 2 weaving

Autumn Term Diary 2008

December Tuesday 16th Christmas Performance
St Mabena Church at 1.30

Wednesday 17th Christmas Performance
St Mabena Church at 6.30pm

Thursday 18th Christmas dinner & parties

Friday 19th Christingle St Mabena Church at 1.15pm
End of term
at 2.00pm

Curriculum of the future.

We have just been notified that our school`s application to become a `school for change` has been successful. This means that we have the wonderful opportunity to rethink the delivery of the curriculum to improve teaching and learning. We will be working with external partners and receive funding of £15,000 for the next three years to implement these changes. As yet we are in the planning stages gathering ideas. We have asked the children what changes they would like to see and we would welcome thoughts from parents as well.
So if you have an idea please jot it down and send it into school.
These will be exciting times!

Buzz Club

This club is so much enjoyed by many pupils that Mrs Irons needs more help. The club sessions occur monthly on a Wednesday from 3.00 - 4.00pm. Please do contact either the secretary or Mrs Irons if you are willing to help - thank you.

Changes to INSET days

To enable all staff to revalidate their First Aid certificates we need to take part in a one day course on Friday 13th February.
Therefore the school will be closed on this day and half term will begin on Thursday 12th February.
However by closing on this day it means that the Summer term will now end on Wednesday 22nd July.

Pudsey Extravaganza!!

We all enjoyed raising funds for Pudsey and Children in Need. Class 3 did an excellent job arranging the talent competition and the competitors showed just how talented they are with dancers, singers, musicians and comedians.
Thank you so very much for your generosity sending into school so many delicious cakes. Pupils enjoyed the `cake break` for several days!! Together we raised £130 - wonderful.

Children in Need

The children organised their own talent show which was won by a group of girls from Class 1. Parents generously supplied lots of lovely cakes for break time.

Class 2 collages

Class 2 have been inspired by the paintings of Alan Davie to create their own collages.

Anti bullying

Years three and four enjoyed a workshop on friendship as part of anti-bullying week.

Houses

The whole school has been looking at different sorts of houses and homes.

Walk to School week

Thank you so much to everyone who supported this activity. Class 3 were the winners with 56 green feet.
However we failed to beat our record. Next time!!

Anti Bullying week

17th - 21st November
We work very hard to ensure that all children feel that they are
valued and safe at school. Any bullying incidents are dealt with
swiftly. To help pupils develop strategies for coping with friendship disputes Y3 and Y4 will be taking part in a workshop this week.

Data Collection

It would be greatly appreciated if the outstanding data sheets sent
home earlier could be completed and returned by the end of this week -
thank you.

Swimming Gala

Swimming gala at Wadebridge
On 11th November, a team will be entering this competition with
all the other feeder primary schools in the Wadebridge area. Last year we won the small school cup - so very good luck to the team.

Christmas Dinner

This year we are offering a Christmas buffet for the pupils at lunch
time. The cost will be the same at £1.90. This will lead into party
activities for the afternoon and the children can wear non school
uniform for this occasion.

Pudsey Extravaganza!!

Fun day in school on Friday 14th November to support the Children in
Need Appeal!
The School Council has arranged a `St Mabyn School has talent` competition which will take place in the Village Hall from 12.40pm onwards. They have also requested a non uniform day and cakes for break time! Non uniform can be worn by contributing a £1 but we would ask for sensible wear please. A `cake break` will be greatly enjoyed so any donations of cakes would be greatly appreciated – thank you very much in anticipation of your support.

Bug Busting time!

We are currently suffering a plague of headlice.
With half term around the corner can we all check heads and rid the school of these annoying creatures. The best method is to use hair conditioner on wet hair and comb through with a fine toothed comb.
Headlice are quite persistent so checks need to be made weekly. We would also ask that all girls wear their hair tied back. A pamphlet providing more information accompanies this newsletter for your information.

Autumn Term Diary 2008

November 14th Children in Need

December Wednesday 17th
Christmas Performance-Evening

Thursday 18th
Christmas dinner

Friday 19th
Christingle
End of term

Clubs

There will be some changes to the clubs on offer after half term. High 5 will stop because of light and weather to be replaced by Computer Club for Class 3.
As there are several younger children wishing to play football but as yet do not have sufficient skills to play with the older pupils, for safety reasons .Mrs Powell has offered to run a second football club for pupils in Class 2 and below on a Thursday afternoons.
All clubs are run voluntarily to offer social and learning opportunities to the pupils. So if pupils sign up to a club their attendance on a regular basis is expected. As we encourage politeness it would be very helpful to the club organisers if children notified them if they are unable to attend.

Meet our new School Council.

The council is comprised of a chairperson, Daniel, who is also an assessor for other schools, Rosie and Shauna who are also assessors and an elected representative from each year group - Sophie, Erin, Arran, Olivia, Sean, Wesley and Thomas.
This year the council is aiming to receive their platinum award.

Nine Ashes

Class 2 spent the day finding out about life in the past and what we need to survive. They built mini shelters, identified woodland plants, ate around the camp-fire and listened to stories.

Pete Goss bon voyage

Pupils wishing Pete Goss bon voyage as he prepares to sail the Spirit of the Mystery from Newlyn to Australia taking Mabena bear with him!

Harvest Breakfast

Olympian Annie Vernon visit.

Olympic silver medallist rower Annie Vernon visited the school to tell us about her experiences and to inspire our children..

Building Shelters

Class 2 worked as teams to solve problems and build shelters.

Clubs

After school activity clubs are much enjoyed by the pupils and gives them the opportunity to develop their interests. This term members of staff have been joined by three parents willing to organise clubs to extend the range of activities. The timetable for this half term is as follows:
Monday
Basketball/ High 5 Class 3 - Miss Henchley
Cookery - Mrs Colwill
Computers Class 2 - Mrs Puttock
Tuesday - Board Games - Mrs Waters
Run Fit - Mrs Colwill ( old trainers please, as the ground is very muddy!)
Wednesday - Drama - Mrs Gamon
Buzz Club ( monthly, 2nd Wednesday) Mrs Irons
The first meeting is on 17th September and Mrs Irons would welcome more helpers.
Football - Mrs Powell
Clubs begin at 3.00pm and finish at 3.45pm apart from football.

Career change

Linda Dingle, dinner supervisor and cleaner, will be leaving our school after many years as a pupil and employee to begin a new career on 23rd September.
Therefore there is a vacancy for a Dinner Supervisor at school for five hours a week. If anyone would like to apply for the job please contact the secretary for further details.

School closure

May I remind all parents that the school will be closed on Thursday 25th September for staff training.

School meals

We have been informed that the price of school meals will increase to £1.90 from 6th October

Clubs - changes of session times

Due to external circumstances Football Club and Drama Club will now be on Wednesday.

Harvest Breakfast

Our Harvest Breakfasts have become quite a tradition in our school when pupils, staff, parents and friends meet in the church to say a special `Thank you `for all the food that is so readily available to us.
Everyone is warmly welcomed so do come and join us if you can. There is always a lovely spread of breakfast food to eat generously donated by parents. There is a list of food ideas displayed in the Reception area. We would like to suggest a donation of a £1 each to our chosen charity which this year is `Food Aid`.

Tesco Vouchers

We need to bank our vouchers shortly so if you do have any at home please bring them into school as soon as possible - thank you.

Autumn Term Diary 2008

September Friday 19th Harvest Breakfast
Thursday 25th School Closure
October 27th - 31st Half Term
November Monday 3rd School closure
December Wednesday 17th
Christmas Performance
Friday 19th Christingle End of term

The Emerald Crown

Class 3 performed The Emerald Crown a musical about the rainforest.

Presentation Evening

Make do and mend

Class 2 designed and made presents out of recycled materials. Molly made this doll out of an old sock!

Wartime Cooking

Class 2 harvested the vegetables they had grown and cooked a meal from a WW2 recipe. They thought it was delicious.

Megan's Mermaid

Megan Beare made this beautiful picture of the Mermaid of Zennor at home.

Class 3 visit

Class 3 visited Flash Point and the recycling centre.

Class 3 Orienteering

Class 3 Tie Dyeing

Class 3 building shelters

Class 3 Residential

Class 3 residential photos from April this year.

District Sports Winners

St Mabyn School were the winners of the Small Schools District Sports Shield.

Sports Day

Singing Up

Pupils from six Cornish primary schools have been "Singing Up" as part of an exciting pilot project run by the Cornwall Music Service which culminated in a special concert at the Tremough campus in Penryn over the weekend.
The youngsters from Archbishop Benson Church of England Primary School, Bosvigo Primary School, Mabe Primary School, Constantine Primary School, St Petroc's Church of England VA School and St Mabyn Church of England Primary School were chosen to take part in the Sing UP scheme at the beginning of this year.
Full article in Falmouth Packet

Summer Term Diary 2008

June Tuesday /Wednesday 10th / 11th June
Y6 Business & Enterprise days at W/B School

Tuesday 17th Sports Day

Wednesday 18th Inter School Swimming Gala, Bodmin

Thursday 19th H.S.A. A.G.M.

Saturday 21st Church Fete

Wednesday /Thursday 25th / 26th Parent Reporting

July
Monday 7th District sports

Wednesday 23rd Presentation Evening

Friday 25th End of Year Assembly 1.15pm
School closes at 2.00pm

Summer activities

Summer activities continue at a speedy rate. Y6 are taking part in a six week sailing course at Rock and two Business and Enterprise days at Wadebridge Comprehensive School.
Y5 were represented by Daniel and Neve at the K`Nex challenge day and Harry and Daniel are representing the school at the `Wake and Shake` competition this week.
Class 2 are visiting Wheal Martyn Museum to learn about china Clay production and combining this with a visit to the tropical biome at Eden to learn about the rainforest plants.

Royal Cornwall Show

The weather was good, if a bit windy, and another successful show has ended. Thank you so much to all parents who chose to take pupils to the show on Friday or Saturday instead of Thursday. By collecting data from the children thirty eight pupils visited the show on the Friday.

Church Fete

The Church Fete is always a wonderful summer tradition taking place on the Green. As part of this the school will be demonstrating Maypole dancing so do come along and enjoy a lovely event. Much of the school furniture is used for seating and stalls and it would be greatly appreciated if we could have some volunteers to help return the equipment at the end of the event - thank you in anticipation!