March 17th 2016
Dear All,
What a fantastic week we have had at School! Last Friday I had the privilege of taking a team of Year 5 and 6s to St Mary’s School for the North Dorset Swimming Gala. Oli, Jess, Thea, Rosie, Ella and Ebony did themselves and the school proud with some outstanding individual and team performances.
Then on Monday we had a visit from Peter Wilson an Olympic Gold medallist. He spoke to the children about his experiences and all that listened to him could not help but be inspired. I hope your child came home buzzing, I know I was. Ollie Collins won the Commonwealth competition and got to hold the gold medal first and raised the flag on our new flag pole.
Then on Tuesday we had a Fossil Workshop, where the children got to find out about fossils, had a fossil hunt, made fossils and met ‘Spike’ the Ammonite. On Wednesday there was a special assembly about ‘Making Good Choices’ by Mark Griffiths who has appeared on Britain’s Got Talent! I think he made a lasting impression on the children. We also continued our sporting success by coming 3rd in our group in the Year 5 and 6 Football Tournament at Mere.
Wow, what an eventful week and it’s not over yet! We still have Chestnuts assembly on Friday (followed by the internet safety talk) and the Sports Relief Mile. All at school will need a well-earned rest after all of that.
Kind regards
Martin Marshall
Hall of Fame! Certificate Winners
In Celebration Assembly last week Eleyna (Acorns), Angus, Esme, Finlay, Alfie, Jacob and Tristan (Conkers), Matthew (Chestnuts) and Thea (Oaks). Silver certificates were awarded to Esme, Dylan, Finley, Edward, Daniel, Angus, Henry, Jasper (Conkers) and Rowan and Rio (Oaks), Emilie, Chloe P and Summer (Chestnuts). Bronze certificates were awarded to Matthew (Chestnuts). The first gold certificate was awarded to Lucy (Chestnuts). Group 3 shallow for swimming was awarded to Leighton (Acorns). Level 6 for gymnastics was awarded to Isla (Chestnuts).
Remember if you have achieved something out of school and would like to bring it in, we will celebrate it! Look on the website for photos.
Put the date in the diary
PTFA Spring Ball – Saturday April 16th – Tickets are going fast so get yours soon! If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize please see Mrs Heasman.
Sports Relief Mile – 2pm – Adult runners welcome.
Easter Celebration Assembly – 2pm, Thursday 24th March – All welcome
Break for Easter – Thursday 24th March
Pre School – CAR WASH (£5 per car). Saturday 23rd April 10 – 12
INSET DAY – Monday 11th April
First Day of Summer term – Children return – Tuesday 12th April
And Finally……
Thank you to all that attended the Tea party to meet Mrs Myatt the new teacher in Conkers Class after Easter. She really enjoyed meeting you all and it was great that so many parents attended.