13 Jun 2008 - Newsletter- Summer Term - Number 3
Newsletter Summer Term – Number 3 Friday 13th June 2008
Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope you all enjoyed the summer half term and isn’t it great to experience some lovely weather at last!
Shurdington Fete
The Village Fete was a great success and the takings, I’m told, were up on previous years. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon there but I was slightly embarrassed when my 6 year old beat me at skittles!
Bailey Lylyk
I’m sure you’re all aware that young Bailey had a terrible accident at school a number of weeks ago now. On behalf of all the staff I’d like to wish Bailey a speedy recovery and we look forward to welcoming him back to school when he’s ready.
Supermarket Vouchers
Both the Sainsbury and Tesco schemes have come to an end now, so please have a hunt around for any remaining vouchers and send them in to school by the end of next week please.
After School Club
Many thanks again to everyone who returned their questionnaires but because of the limited demand we have decided not to organise an after school club. However, the Gloucestershire County Council’s Children’s Information Service have an up to date list of local childminders. They can be contacted on 0800 5420202.
Merit Winners
Congratulations to this week’s merit award winners;
Class 1 – Connor Maginn (twice), Libby Hawkins, Samuele Timbrell, Kriszta Mayer and Elliot Barnes.
Class 2 – Sophie Prewer, Eloise Fox, Jade Mustoe, Leah Rocks, Sam Styman, Scott Cairns and Tom Bird.
Class 3 – Jessica Richards, Rory Wilkinson, Alex Richards, James Howse, Daisy Tinkler, Ted Townsend, Matthew Jones and Aaron Prewer
Class 4 – Molly Watson, Leanne Grant, Henrietta Turnbull (twice), Eleanor Mitchell, Megan Randall, Calum Strong and Ellie Phillips
Sponsored Bounce – Tuesday 1st July
As promised in my last newsletter, your child has today been given a sponsor form for the “Sponsored Bounce” event on Tuesday 1st July. I think the form is self-explanatory but if you
require any further information please contact me. We’re aiming to raise £400 for much
needed playtime equipment and also for somewhere to store the equipment securely but also to have easy access.
Class 4’s Assembly
Unfortunately we had to postpone Class 4’s assembly this week. However, I’m pleased to inform you that it’s been rearranged for early September.
Yours sincerely
Richard Woolston
Headteacher
Newsletter Summer Term – Number 2 Friday 23rd May 2008
Dear Parents and Carers,
Another half term holiday has arrived! The last five weeks, including SATs / assessment week, have flown by and I’m sure all the children are looking forward to a week off school!
Sun Protection
Although we haven’t seen much of the sun this week, I would like to remind you to send your child to school with a drink of water and a sun hat. A small tube of suncream is also a good idea.
Shurdington Fete – Sunday 8th June
Reverend Mitchell has asked me to remind everyone about this fun event and to also ask for help in setting everything up on the Sunday morning. If you’re able to spare an hour or two please contact Craig Simmonds on 01242 861233. I’m sure your help will be greatly appreciated.
Lunchtime Supervisors
I’m pleased to welcome Nicola Boucher and Talia Clune on to the lunchtime team.
Cycle Training
Children in Class 4 will be undertaking their cycle training course from Monday 2nd June until Thursday 5th June, using some of the quiet roads next to the school.
Merit Winners
Congratulations to this week’s merit award winners;
Class 1 – Kriszta Mayer, Libby Hawkins, Connor Maginn, Madison Anderson, Georgia Ryles, Yasmin Boucher, Joshua Hargreaves, Samuele Timbrell and Max Kent-Meadows
Class 2 –Archie Thornton, Jade Mustoe, Sam Styman, Ben Curnock, Bailey Lylyk, Archie Thornton, Kiaran Hooper, Scott Cairns, Ellie Kitchen and Abbie Powell
Class 3 –Kayleigh Jones, Amy Watson, Chloe White, Joe Lock, Amy Watson, Courtney Prosser (twice) Rory Wilkinson, Jay Bennett (twice), Fred Styman and Ben Coltman
Class 4 –Callum Strong, Jessie Bowers, Phoebe Todd, Sophie-Jane Warmington, Chloe Birch, Emma Corbett, Shakrun Siddique, Matthew Cairns, Katie Lock, Emma Loveridge, Drai Westgate and Hannah Davies
After School Club
Thank you to everyone who returned their slip. 21, out of the 76 sent out, were returned and I’m pleased to report that Mrs Styman won the prize draw. The returned questionnaires show that there is some interest in our idea of setting up an after school club but not an overwhelming demand! A decision will be made soon after half term as to what we plan to do.
House Point Cups
Congratulations to Crickley who were in 1st place this term, closely followed by Cleeve in 2nd, Coopers in 3rd and Chosen in 4th place.
Sponsored Bounce – Tuesday 1st July
The School Council are helping me to organise a sponsored bounce to raise money for playtime equipment. More information will be sent out after half term.
Diary Dates
I’ve included a list of diary dates and I’d like to apologise for an error. We’ll be having an INSET day on Tuesday 2nd September and the children return on Wednesday 3rd September.
Monday 26th - Friday 30th May Half Term
Monday 2nd June Start of Term 6
Monday 2nd June Cycle Training to start
Wednesday 4th June Class 2 trip to Slimbridge Wetlands & Wildlife Trust
Thursday 5th June Cluster Sports Day (versus Cranham and Sheepscombe)
Sunday 8th June Shurdington Village Summer Fete
Tuesday 10th June School Photographer visiting for Class and team photographs
Friday 13th June (9:15am) Class 4’s assembly
Tuesday 17th June Class 1 and 2 to Waitrose
Tuesday 17th June (4:15pm) Athletics Championships (Field Events Bishops Cleeve Primary School)
Thursday 19th June (1:30pm) Year 6 Leaver’s Service at Gloucester Cathedral
Friday 20th June (9:15am) Class 2’s assembly
Tuesday 24th June Governor Committee Meetings
Thursday 26th June & Friday 27th June RE days in school
Tuesday 1st July Sponsored Bounce
Wednesday 2nd July Full Governors Meeting
Friday 4th July (5pm) Athletics Championships (Track Events, Prince of Wales Stadium)
Wednesday 9th July (3:30pm – 6:00pm) Open Evening
Thursday 10th July 1:00pm Sports Afternoon followed by Summer Fete
Friday 11th July End of term disco
Wednesday 16th July (2pm) Year 6 Leavers assembly and afternoon tea
Friday 18th July Break up at 2:15pm, end of Term 6
(*Children return on Wednesday 3rd September 2008)
*Please note change of date
Once again there will be workmen on site over the holidays. This time they’re replacing our antiquated electrical distribution equipment.
I hope you all enjoy next week, let’s hope for some warm and sunny weather!
Yours sincerely
Richard Woolston
Headteacher