28^th June 2010

SCHOOL FAYRE

A brilliant day including the weather!  Thank you to all parents who gave, helped and came.  To date we have raised approximately £1400.  We would also like to say a big thank you to our joint P.T.A chairmen Jeremy Rossiter and Paul Fuller for all their sterling work over the past two years including guiding us through the installation of our new adventure playground.  They are now stepping down from their position and we are seeking a new chairperson from October.  If you would be interested please speak to myself or any of the P.T.A committee.

SPORTS DAY

The upper school sports day has now taken place with the sun shining down on us once again.  We congratulate Adam Elkins on winning The Victor Ludorum cup (the boy with the highest score) and Melita Mastrogiannopoulou on winning the Victrix Ludorum (the girl with the highest score).  The Nursery and Reception Sports morning is taking place this Wednesday 30^th June on the back lawn at 10.00am.

PRIZEGIVING THURSDAY 8^TH JULY 6.30PM – BATCH HOTEL, LYMPSHAM

Please return your attached acceptance slips by Friday July 2^nd.  It is hoped that all children Reception to Year 6 will attend as they are all taking part in a musical performance.  Children must wear school uniform (jumper, cardigan not required.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

We are holding a second hand uniform sale at 9am and 12 noon on July 9^th.  All proceeds will go to the P.T.A.  All uniform donations will be gratefully received.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Sadly each year we lose a number of library books.  Please can you check at home and return them to school.

NEW ENTRANTS MORNING TUESDAY 6^TH JULY 9.30 – 12.00

On this day we move the children to their new class and invite new entrants to join us.

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Unfortunately we were not happy with the quality of the school photograph and are waiting for it to be digitally enhanced.  We hope to send order forms out before the end of term.  The photograph itself will definitely not be available for collection until next term.

DRAMA/MUSIC LESSONS NEXT TERM CLASSES 2 – 6.

If you wish your child to have any of these extra lessons please complete and return the form attached.  Parents of children who already participate need not complete it again.

Piano    £11 per half hour                                  Brass £5 per half hour (group lesson)

Speech and Drama £68 per term           Singing £11 per half hour

Violin    £12 per half hour

HILL HOUSE ACTIVITY WEEK PRESENTATION EVENING MONDAY JULY 5^TH 6.30PM

Years 5 and 6 will be hosting a presentation of their residential activity week for their parents.  This will be held in the school hall.  Photographs from the week will be on display, short video clips will be shown, and the children will be talking about their experiences.

LEAVERS ASSEMBLY THURSDAY JULY 8^TH AT 9AM.

All Year 6 parents/grandparents are invited to the leaver’s assembly at 9am in the school hall.

LAST DAY OF TERM – FRIDAY 9^TH JULY

Children may wear casual clothes and we ask £1 donation.  This will go towards the  ‘children’s hospice SOUTH WEST’ organisation.

A small game may be brought to school on the last day (no game boys or other expensive items).

SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12 NOON FOR NURSERY TO CLASS 2

AND AT 12.15PM FOR CLASSES 3 TO 6.

Please make sure all possession: PE kit, bags, coats, pencil cases etc are removed from school by Thursday evening 8^th July.

This will be the last newsletter of the term.  May I take this opportunity to wish all the best to the children who will leave us.  My thanks also to you as parents for the support and encouragement given to the staff. 

The staff and I wish you all a safe, refreshing and relaxing holiday period.

AUTUMN TERM COMMENCES WEDNESDAY 8^TH SEPTEMBER 2010