NEWSLETTER Issue: 3.05

DEPUTY HEAD'S VIEW
We are now well into the Spring term and hence the groups that Mr Croker, Mrs Walsh and myself teach have been up and running for some time.

With not having my own class on a full-time basis I am lucky enough to be able to teach across all year groups as needs be. Part of my teaching commitment is to teach English to a Year 2 set, and Maths and English to Year 6 sets. I can't tell you how much I am enjoying these sessions; the attitude and commitment to improve in all of the groups has been so rewarding. For some of these children they are having additional sessions, but not once have they complained about this – in fact quite the opposite. They can all clearly articulate the areas in which they are gaining more confidence and making improvements and also the areas in which they feel they need to develop further. As a school we are aiming to put the children at the centre of their learning, but already I know that our children, due to their commitment to improve and their love of learning, are well down this road. Mr Croker and Mrs Walsh fully agree with this and therefore I'd like to thank all of those children who are being supported by additional teachers for the fantastic attitude they have displayed – well done!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 11/02/08
Sunday 10/02/08 - Hockey at University @ 10.00 – 12.30pm
Thursday 14/02/08 - Year 5 Performance @ 2.15pm
Friday 15/02/08 - INSET Day
Monday 18/02/08 - Half Term
Monday 25/02/08 - Year 5 Kilve Residential Trip
Monday 03/03/08 - Literacy Week

PLEASE NOTE
* It is school policy that boots should not be worn at school.
* Mobile phones should only be in school under exceptional circumstances and a covering letter regarding this must be handed to the class teacher. Phones will then be kept in the care of the class teacher for the day.
We appreciate your adherence to these matters.

YEAR 5 PERFORMANCE - DRAMA • DANCE • MUSIC
Thursday 14th February at 2.15pm. All the Year 5 children will be taking part in the above performance. The performance will take place in the upper school hall and tea and coffee will be served in the Blue Room from 1.50pm.

THANK YOU
6S would like to say a big thank you for the hundreds of used stamps sent in to support the Save the Albatross Campaign.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Maddy, Anna
Years 1 and 2
William, Daisy, Lucy, Rhys, Emma
Years 3 and 4
Hodaviah, Faizan, Ben Brandon
Years 5 and 6
Isaac, Ben, Marlena, Natasha, Wendy, Chelsea
PPA Drama/Art
Martha, Kalli, Ben
PPA PE
James, Ashley
PPA Music
Eva, Thomas

MAD SCIENCE
There are still a limited number of places available in the club which will start on Thursday 28th February from 3.30 – 4.30pm. Other dates will be 6th March, 13th March, 27th March, 3rd April and 24th April.
If you are interested please complete an application form which is available at Reception. Thank you, Mrs Bradley.

BREAKFAST CLUB
Please can parents note that Breakfast Club starts at 8.00am. Some children have been arriving much later than this, which has meant that the catering staff have had to begin preparing food again and have been unable to clear away. Many thanks for your help in this matter.

GARDENING CLUB
Gardening club will restart in Term 4 for years 3 and 6 only. It will take place from 3.30 – 4.15pm on Mondays.
If you are in year 3 or 6 and would like to come please return the slip by Wednesday 13th February. Thank you, Mrs Bradley (Class 2RB).

KIDZ UNITED
Kidz United is a city-wide event for children from years 2 to 6 at the Forum, Bath on Saturday 8th March from 2pm- 4.30pm.
As well as up-front songs, games and puppets there will be 4 workshops - beat boxing, drumming, craft, sports. The cost of the afternoon is £3 pre-booked and £4 on day. Children will need to register using the registration forms located in the school reception hall. Transport by coach to and from the venue is available.
For more details contact Helen Hughesdon 01225 442788.

NEW ARRIVAL!
6S are proud to announce the arrival of Malu Pothi, a female Bengal tiger living in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal. Each child contributed to adopt a wild tiger. A huge well done to them.