NEWSLETTER Issue: 6.05

HEAD'S VIEW
Since my last Head's View so much has happened. The ReNewbridge celebrations, Maths Week, the Year 3 and 4 Caribbean Day, the Lower and Upper School sports days, the Bath Schools brass instrument day, the 2RB class assembly, various sporting events …………….. and this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many 'well dones' I want to say to the organisers of these events, to the girls and boys who make all the work so worthwhile and to our parents and families who give unstinting support. Thank you to all of you.

There are some personal 'thank yous' I would like to say…… to Mrs Phillips for organising an excellent 'Maths Week' and for doing all the spade work in creating the 'Reach for the Sun' number skills practice sheets (see display board in upper school foyer), to Victoria and Phillip Janseunne who of late have given every waking moment (and their considerable expertise) to produce a new school prospectus of which we feel very proud (see website) and to Sarah Le Butt, Judy Groves, Catherine Marlowe and Kim Noad who have been setting up our new school library with, quite literally, months of labelling, sorting, cataloguing and putting over 4000 books on the computer system. The library which will be fully open for use in September is down to their commitment.

FUND RAISING FOR CLIC
As you know, this year we have raised funds for the RUH (local), Lepra (international) and next week we are raising funds for CLIC (national). I know this will be close to many of your hearts as we will be helping children with cancer and leukaemia (Cancer and Leukaemia In Childhood). Today, in assembly, Mrs Balch (daughter Maura in Elm) introduced us to CLIC and news of a little boy she has supported through raising funds by riding her bike a very long way!

Our turn comes next Friday 11th July when we are having a mufti day and we ask you to make a contribution of £1 (or more if you are able) for the privilege. In addition, on that day we are holding a Newbridge version of 'You’ve Got Talent'. We are inviting our children to enter the competition, either as an individual or in pairs or groups. To enter we ask that you make an additional contribution of £1 (or more if you are able). The children will show their entry in their class during the day (maximum two minutes) and one will be chosen from each class to go through to a special whole school assembly later in the day. It should be fun and at the same time we are doing our bit to support such a worthy cause. Please can all money be sent in on the day in one envelope labelled with your child’s name, class and the word 'CLIC' We thank you in advance for your support. Mr Croker

PLEASE NOTE….
v that the Lower School playground is not to be used at the end of school. The field is available for use, under parental supervision, until the top gate closes.
v that the Lower School playground climbing apparatus and play equipment, such as footballs, are not to be used before school starts.
v that the use of sunglasses in school should be on prescription only.
v that your support in providing water only for your child to drink in school is appreciated.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 07/07/08
Monday 07/07/08
Year 6 Football Tournament away @ St Martin’s School
Tuesday 08/07/08
Year 3 Cello Assembly @ 2.30pm
Thursday 10/07/08
Words and Music Concert @ 1.45pm and 7.00pm (Refreshments from 6.30pm)
Friday 11/07/08
Mufti Day & ‘You’ve Got Talent’ fund raising for CLIC
Reports Out
Saturday 12/07/08
Year 3/4 Tag Rugby Festival 10.00am – 3.00pm
BANES rugby final Newbridge vs Trinity @ 12.30pm

THANK YOU
Sam and Ashley Room would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of continued support shown to our family following the head injury Elliot sustained after a fall. This was a very frightening time for the whole family. We were very grateful for the amount of cards, gifts and offers of help given to us by all the parents and teachers at Newbridge; this did make a huge difference to Elliot’s recovery, especially the huge card received from all his class.
Elliot continues to progress well and is expected to make a full recovery, which we are all grateful for. We would also like to say a special thank you to Mrs Harrison, Mrs Bateman and Mr Croker for the extra help and support they gave us, and to all those who are helping Elliot back at school and return to a normal life.
Thank you from the parents of Elliot, Elm Class.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Edgar, Ben, Alice
Years 1 and 2
Daniel, Jarrel, Alice, Kasiem, Francesca
Years 3 and 4
William, Ben, Lily, Angus, Annie, Megan, Katie, Raphaela
Years 5 and 6
Ella, Alayna, Max, Zoe, Soumia, Sophie, Oliver, Finlay, Emily, Ellie, Darcy, Chelsea PPA Drama/Art
Brandon, Will, Harry, Katherine
PPA Music
Tom
PPA PE
Meghanne, Bradley

SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL
Bath and North East Somerset Council would like to recruit a relief school crossing patrol for this area of Bath. Please contact Bath and North East Somerset Council recruitment on 01225 396409 to request an application form.

SUNDAY FUN FACTORY
Fun afternoon for all the community. Bouncy Castle, Inflatable Slide, Ball Pond,
Parachute, Games, Tea on Sunday 6th July at Emmanuel Church Gardens in Apsley Road from 3.00pm – 5.00pm. Everything free!

REQUEST
The lower school are desperate for girls' underwear, to fit age 6 and above.
If you can help, please see Mrs Sellick. Many thanks.

PLEASE NOTE
A memory stick was left behind after the Maths Curriculum Evening. If it belongs to you please collect it from the Main Office. Thanks.

NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Meggie and the Southard family on the birth of Alfie Thomas, 6lb 12oz at 5.46pm on Friday 20th June.

JUNGLE BOOK
For the Year 6 production at the end of term we need some help with props. If you can provide any of the following we would be very grateful:
Plastic grass/astro turf
A Mace (drum major baton)
Ribbons
Rope
Plastic fruit
Majorette batons
Large plants in pots
Toy jungle animals

Many thanks
Year 6 Production Team

MATHS WEEK
Congratulations to the following children who showed outstanding maths skills, teamwork and enthusiasm during our school wide maths problem solving afternoons:
Ruby M
Luke C
Bea H
Jed L-S
Ross D
Ella R
A huge thank you to all of our Year 6s, who did an impeccable job at judging their skills and also at running all of the games and activities.

Summer Party and Free Activities
The Community Learning Service would like to invite all parents, carers and grandparents to our Summer Party on Wednesday 16th July from 9.45am-2.30pm at Bath City Football Club, High Street, Twerton. The event will include a free buffet lunch and free crèche at First Steps Nursery, Woodhouse Road, Twerton.
We will be celebrating by offering free workshops: Aromatherapy Hand Massage, Chinese Brush Painting, Ceramic Painting and we will be joined by Sue Torr MBE who will be sharing her experience of learning to read and write as an adult. Get a group together, book a table and enjoy a day out with friends - experience something new!
If you would like to attend the Summer Party please call Jane Fell, Community Learning Development Worker Tel 01225 396192 or email jane_fell@bathnes.gov.uk
Booking essential – Please RSVP by Friday 11th July