Deli Farm Run

Well done to all the children who took part in the Deli Farm Run on
Saturday morning. Despite rain & strong competition from several
schools, Congratulations to Jack who came first! Followed by other runners who completed the 2 mile course in good times.

Super runners!

Trethorne Leisure Park

Class 1 thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Trethorne Leisure Park where
they had hands on experience with animals. The children were able to milk the cow, feed the lambs, hold small animals such as rabbits & ducklings followed by a pony ride. As our topic for this half term is living things, the children were able to enhance their learning through this experience.

Feeding the lambs.

In touch with animals!

Chelsea having a pony ride.

INSET days

September 3rd & 25th 2008
July 20th, 21st & 22nd 2009

Summer Term Diary 2008

May Week 12 - 16th
S.A.T.`s for all pupils from Y2 - Y6
Thursday / Friday 22nd / 23rd
School closed
Week 26th - 30th
Half Term
June Friday 6th June
School closure for the Royal Cornwall Show
Tuesday /Wednesday 10th / 11th June
Y6 Business & Enterprise days at W/B School
Tuesday 17th Sports Day
Saturday 21st Church Fete
Wednesday /Thursday 25th / 26th Parent Reporting
July Wednesday 23rd
Presentation Evening Friday 25th
End of Year Assembly 1.15pm
School closes at 2.00pm

School dates 2008—2009

The calendar for the next academic year can be downloaded for your information. Please keep safely for future reference.
May I remind parents that attendance at school should be the priority for all pupils from Monday to Friday. Children should only be absent for medical or family bereavement reasons. Random days off should not be taken.
Unfortunately our attendance data shows that we are still not meeting the targets required so next Tuesday we are being visited by the Educational Welfare Office who will be inspecting the registers.

School Council news

The Council gave a very successful presentation to parents and Parish Councillors last week. They confidently answered a range of questions.
To gain the PADL awards School Councils are assessed by members of another council from another participating school. Daniel and Joseph, as peer assessors, recently visited Nanstallon School to assess them for their Bronze award. We have just heard that our assessment for gold will be on Wednesday 7th May.

Smiley Challenges

The five `Smiley Challenges`
We have introduced a new challenge for pupils in Class 3 to develop skills and knowledge in five different areas - Sporting, Creativity, Citizenship,Life skills and Brainpower! On the completion of three out of four challenges in each area pupils will gain the appropriate coloured `smiley face`. We are confident that all pupils will be able to achieve at least one badge and maybe someone will gain all five to be the complete `all rounder.`

S.A.T. reminder

All pupils in Y2,Y3.Y4.Y5 & Y6 will be taking part in S.A.T. assessments during the week beginning the 12th May. This is the one time in the year when pupils are formally assessed using national tests.

Safari Supper

May 17th 6.30.- 7.00pm at Becoven, village hall, Greenwix Barn and Tregarden tickets £10 from the shop.

St Mabyn Church Guide

Pupils have produced a well-illustrated booklet Guide to the Church as their effort for the Restoration Appeal. The school uses the Church several times a week and the children are very familiar with the building but working on this project has helped them gain new insights and they share this with visitors who have already commented favourably. The modest charge goes to the Appeal - our warmest thanks to all involved for their hard work.