12 Jun 2008 - Newsletter 33

12th June 2008

Dear Parents,

What a difference a day makes!! A whole band of builders turned up and before the end of the day there were WALLS!! Admittedly only breize blocks but the New Hall is really taking shape and everyone can see what it will be like and how we can use the space!

Now all we need is the right top standard equipment and the premises and curriculum will be superb. With PE items needed for gym and dance, tables and chairs for concerts and presentations and screens and audio equipment the AUCTION OF PROMISES is going to help GREATLY. DON’T forget to get those pledges in as soon as possible and then come along to the event to SPEND! SPEND! SPEND! We are looking at as many ways we can to get the funding, including approaching the Sports for All Foundation and The Lottery. The more we can get….the better it will be. Anybody willing to make Christmas Cake, pudding and decoration will see me bidding!!

This is the same group who have been at Chedworth but are holding a World Cup Fun Day on SUNDAY 6TH JULY from 11.00a.m. to 2.00p.m. at Kingshill Sports College (arrival and registration from 10.30a.m.) You will need to take boots, shin pads, kit and waterproof – drinks will be provided. Call 01285 623447 or email scott.burry@cotswold.gov.uk or return the form given to interested children. The event is FREE and every child will play for every minute!! 

Fete – Saturday 21st June

Don’t forget this is fast approaching and the day will be great, sunny and raise LOTS OF MONEY to help equip our New Hall. Please bring in items for the FETE as soon as you like and remember we need RAFFLE PRIZES, BOOKS, GOOD QUALITY TOYS, TOMBOLA GIFTS, CAKES AND BRIC A BRAC. The Fete will start at 2.00p.m. and at 3.00p.m. we will be entertaining you with songs from THE OLD TIME MUSIC HALL. With lots of games including FOOTBALL IN THE LOO, PENALTY SHOOT OUT, THE LADDER GAME, PONY RIDES and TEAS – fun will be had by all.

Future Dates

Goodness me what a busy time ahead!! Just remember the Class Teachers are also writing detailed reports and each one takes approximately 1 hour. We believe they should be individual and relevant and so time is always taken to make sure they are CELEBRATING the CHILDREN but also giving targets to help them continue to progress.

This term we are exploring the VALUE of JUSTICE. We will be making the children aware of global justice issues and look at how we support charities. We will look at strategies to ensure rules and procedures in school are just and fair and encourage them to take responsibility for each other. We aim to be an inclusive community and demonstrate compassion and help for those who have made mistakes. Our themes will be Justice for the Poor, Standing up for Others, Making a Difference, Including Others and God’s Justice.

Enjoy the pictures of some of the work the children have done over the week.

Kind regards,

T. Buck