NEWSLETTER Issue: 5.05

HEAD'S VIEW
Today we say a sad 'farewell' to Miss Donnelly whose contract comes to an end as Ms Palmer returns after half term from maternity leave. Miss Donnelly has made a deep impression on us all since her arrival in September. It seems like she has been with us so much longer and, Miss Donnelly, I mean that in the best sense! It feels like that because she has given so much to the children, to the staff and she has just thrown herself into the wider life of the school. Miss Donnelly moves to a post at Peasedown St John Primary and we wish her all the very best there and in the future.

Two other people I want to mention are Mrs Boyle and Mrs Verrechia. Since Ms Palmer’s absence, Mrs Boyle has taken on the role of Year 5/6 phase leader and served on the school management team. She steps down today to make way for Ms Palmer but I want to thank her publicly for all that she has brought to the role and to the school. Drumming in Years 1 and 2 is hugely popular with the children and the reason for that is Mrs Verrechia, ably assisted by her family! Mrs Verrechia's last club for this year is today but the good news is that she returns in September to inspire another generation of drummers.

The parents' and carers' questionnaire goes out today, as mentioned in last week’s newsletter. Your time in completing this questionnaire is greatly appreciated because it really does help us continue to move on as a school. The deadline for return of these forms is Friday 6th June.

As you know, we have had to postpone today's celebrations marking the opening of the new facilities and our ReNewbridge efforts but we try again. Please see the invitation below for Friday 13th June. That leaves me with little else than to say ‘well done and thank you’ to all the staff who continue to do their very best for the children and to the children themselves for making this school such a delight to be in. I hope you all have a great half term!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 02/06/08
Monday 02/06/08 - Start of Term 6
Year 6 Residential Trip to Isle of Wight
Year 2 Invasion Week
Friday 06/06/08 - Deadline for return of Parent/Carer questionnaires
Saturday 07/06/08 - Girls' tag rugby competition @ Lambridge, Bath 9am-11am

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHESS AND TAG RUGBY CLUBS THIS WEEK AS MR CROKER IS AWAY IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT WITH YEAR 6.

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE RENEWBRIDGE CELEBRATIONS
on Friday 13th June 2008 from 3.15pm – 5.30pm
We were defeated today by the weather but we are never going to give up! Here is the new date. Please pass the word around to last year's leavers and near neighbours. This will be our chance to celebrate the opening of the new facilities and our fantastic team effort for ReNewbridge.

SUNDAY FUN FACTORY
Fun, action-packed games, songs and tea with Rob and Sarah.
For under 8’s and their families on Sunday 1st June at Emmanuel Church in Apsley Road, from 4.00pm – 5.30pm. Everything free!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Eleanor, Elliot
Years 1 and 2
Tommy, Freya, Brandon, Rhys, Lydia
Years 3 and 4
Chloe, Joe, Charlie, Harry
Years 5 and 6
Ellie, Jeorgia, Sydney, Chloe, Natasha, Simeon
PPA Music
Rebeca
PPA Art
Beth, Rashane
PPA PE
Jake, Jacob

DINNER MONEY
All dinners must be taken on a weekly basis. The cost of dinners is £9.25 per week. Please send the money in on a Monday morning, in an envelope with your child’s name and class on it. All cheques to be made payable to B&NES please.
Dinner money for the coming term is as follows:
June
20 days at £1.85 = £37.00
Those Year 6 pupils attending the Isle of Wight residential trip need to subtract £9.25 from the June total.
July
19 days at £1.85 = £35.15
TOTAL = £112.85

LOST!
A much missed black sprayaway rain jacket lost last Thursday (left in the lower school playground during the day). It has Cassidy's name on the inside pocket. Thank you.

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY
The school is looking for a new a Community Governor to serve on its Governing Body with effect from 1 September 2008. Governors are appointed for a period of 4 years. Please note that this is a voluntary position. For more details and an application form please contact the school office. All application forms must be completed and returned by the closing of Friday 20 June 2008. Any informal enquiries may be directed to Lisa Pritchard, Clerk to the Governing Body on 07814 223545 or via Oscar (4P) or Poppy (1H).

MATHS CURRICULUM EVENING DATE CHANGE
Please note that the date of the Maths Curriculum Evening for parents has changed to TUESDAY 17TH JUNE 2008. More details on this event to follow shortly.

HELP WANTED FOR MATHS WEEK
Do you use maths in your job/career? Can you spare some time during school hours on Tuesday 17th June, Wednesday 18th June and Thursday 19th June?
If your work involves maths in any way and you would like to talk about this to individual classes, then please let me know. Remember that maths involves pattern, time, weighing, measuring, problem solving, using directions and not just numbers, so please be creative.

If you are interested and would like to have an informal chat, then please contact Mrs Phillips, Maths Subject Leader.

FOOTBALL NEWS
League
Newbridge 7 v 1 St Mary's
Newbridge 3 v 1 St Stephens
Newbridge are currently in second place in the league.
Cup - Semi-final
Newbridge 5 v 1 Oldfield Juniors
Newbridge are in the final of the Bath Schools cup competition.
Date and venue of the final will be announced once known.

NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Congratulations to Y3 and Y4. The cake sale raised £130. What a super treat too that the weather held out. Special thanks to all the bakers, eaters and helpers.
NPSA UPCOMING EVENTS
13th June – Ladies Fashion show – get your friends and neighbours to join you for a fun night. There will be tables for you to sit at whilst you relax over wine, drinks and nibbles and just watch the show in support of the 'mum models'. Then treat yourselves to some of the clothes, shoes, bags, makeup and Aloe Vera products, so plenty to choose from.
Tickets available from:-
· class reps
· main reception ( thank you to Mrs Miles and Mrs Hill )