Friday 11 March 2016


Another week has flown by as the term hurtles towards the Easter break – thankfully we are seeing some sunshine so hopefully the nice weather may help us believe that Easter really is coming.

It has been quite a straightforward week in school apart from the Year 5 being at Lincolnsfield. They were there from Monday to Wednesday and had a great time. I found it amusing that when I went to see them on their return I was trying to have a conversation with them about what it was like but all I was getting from them was one word answers because they were so tired. I am sure they all slept very well on Wednesday night. I would like to thank Miss Kenwell, Mrs Fordham and Mrs Reynolds for giving up their time to organise and take the children on the trip. Mrs Fordham was celebrating a special birthday while she was at Lincolnsfield so it was good of her to still go on the trip but the children had a little celebration for her while she was there to help her feel special.

Next week we have another special event in school because it is ‘ Sports Relief’ on Friday, 18th March. To help support the occasion we are selling ‘Sports Relief’ wristbands in school (and we could do with selling a few more) for a £1. Then, on the actual day, as you were informed in a newsletter, the children can come dressed to school in sports- wear. We are then holding a ‘Family Fun Run’ and we would like as many parents as possible to join us. It will start with a dance warm up which the children have been learning in PE but all parents can join in and your children will help you with the moves. It will be followed by a run of about one mile within the school grounds. All parents who participate will be asked to make a donation to Sports Relief. We hope to see many of you there. In my original letter I said the event would start at 9.15am but it will now take place at 9.30am as it is Year 2 assembly on that morning as well. The PTA will be serving tea and coffee on the day and we are also asking for donations of cakes and biscuits to sell. These can be brought into school either on Thursday or Friday morning. Remember, all money raised does go to ‘Sports Relief’.

Quite appropriate for ‘Sports Relief’ day is the fact that we starting our horse riding sessions. All children will receive a letter so that they know what to take and which day they are going on. On Friday it will be some of the children from Reception and Year5. As you will remember we are not charging you for this as we are using our Sports premium money to pay for this activity.

Another event for the children to look forward to is an ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ which the PTA are organising. It is going to be held on Wednesday, 23rd March at the end of the school day. More details will follow in a letter from the PTA next week.

Have a great weekend. I am going to be very busy as it is my husband’s birthday and he likes to celebrate it like he is still thirteen.

 

 

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