At the end of another busy week in school I must admit that
the prospect of a long holiday is certainly a welcome thought. Just one more
week to go and the dream can actually become a reality. I have to admit that it
does not feel like a whole year since the last summer break - they do say that the years appear to pass
more quickly as you get older so that does bode well for me – when the seasons
all start to blend into one I will retire.
Last Saturday, as you know, was the Summer Fayre. Good
fortune smiled down on the school because the weather was beautiful so the fayre
was very well attended. Everyone I have spoken to has said what a brilliant day
it was and I certainly agree with them. The PTA did an excellent job in
organising the event and I have to give special thanks to Simon Hall and Emma
O’Brien for co-ordinating the whole event. I would like to also thank everyone
who contributed some of their time to help run a stall because without all that
help the event would not have been possible. We do not know yet how much money
has been raised as the silent auction only closes tomorrow but as soon as we
have a total we will let you know. Early indicators about the amount raised have
been very positive.
We have had a lot of people in school this week as all our
new children who are joining us in September have been visiting us. Even though
some of them are only a year younger than some of our other children they all
appear very small but once they join us they soon become part of our community.
All the other classes – with the exception of Year 3 and Year 4- have been in
their new classrooms and have met their new teachers. Everyone appears to be
very happy and looking forward to the new school year. Year 3 and Year 4 will
meet their new teachers in their new classes next week.
The focus for the last week of term will all be on the Year
6 because they will be leaving us on Friday. They will be putting on a show for
their parents, they are having a leaving party and they will have their Leavers’
Assembly on Friday morning. It is always sad when pupils move on but we do wish them well in their new secondary
schools.
Have a great weekend.
I will be spending most of my time sittting in front of the television
as I love tennis and it is the finals at Wimbledon this weekend.