Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Voyage of the Mystery




Class 1 enjoyed a drama workshop with Kathy Sharpe exploring the true story of the "Voyage of the Mystery"

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Buzz Club

Will meet on Friday at 3.00pm on the
12th January
9th February
9th March
All welcome.

New Governors.

Our Governing Body consists of twelve members. This comprises of seven Foundation Governors appointed by the Diocesan board, two Parent Governors elected by parents, one Governor appointed by the Education Authority and two Staff Governors. Last term two Governors, Mrs A. Warne and Mrs J. Trethewey who have supported the school substantially have resigned. So this term we welcome Mr. J. Willis as a Foundation Governor and Mrs Turnball as a Parent Governor .As we received no nominations for a Parent Governor the appointment has been made by the Governors. Mrs Turnball offered her services.

Residential visit to the Jurassic Coast.

Residential visit to the Jurassic Coast for Y5 & Y6
Just a reminder to say that the next payment is now due.

School Clubs

After School Clubs begin 15th January. The sessions run from 3.00 - 3.45 pm This half term we are offering the following:
Monday - Football and Computers for girls in Classes 2 & 3
Tuesday - Board Games and Cookery
Wednesday - Computers for boys in Classes 2 & 3
Thursday - Art
Buzz Club meets once a month.
As so many children wanted to take part in the Cookery Club we will arrange for each child to have one session in a group of six.
The children really enjoy their after school activities and we would like to offer more opportunities. So if you have a skill e.g. First Aid, Gardening, please consider running a club even for a few sessions.

Happy New Year

everyone and welcome back to a new term. A special welcome to the Nursery pupils who have begun school this term.
The Spring term is very short but we still have a lot of work to do! Teachers and pupils have been discussing targets to enable the children to improve their own standards and achievement. A positive working attitude to school life is so important if our children are going to achieve their potential. We aim to make learning challenging and enjoyable. Parents play a crucial role in the school life of the child by ensuring that homework is completed on time, being involved in the curriculum and ensuring that non attendance is only for illness as far as possible. May we remind parents that all children need to read daily at home and discuss the text with parents and with the updated Numeracy Framework all children should know their multiplication tables by the end of Y4! These need frequent practise and all the children from Y2 to Y6 have table books supplied for use at home.
All parents have the opportunity to discuss their child`s progress with teaching staff at the Parent Reporting sessions on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February. Please sign the lists that will appear soon on the notice board in the corridor if you would like an appointment.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Spring Term Diary 2007

February
14th & 15th Parent Reporting
16th INSET day School closed
19th—23rd Half term

March
1st World Book Day
5th Sense of Place performance at the Eden Project
8th Visit of Roly Bain
16th Red Nose Day
15th Mothering Service
30th End of term