NEWSLETTER Issue: 4.01

DEPUTY HEAD’S VIEW
Welcome back everyone to Term 4 and thankfully to milder weather and lighter evenings. As ever the term has started at quite a pace; the Year 5 children have been enjoying time away from school this week on the residential visit to Kilve Court in Somerset. As I write this Class 5PB have all safely returned with tales of adventure and achievements made, if not a little jaded by tiredness. Class 5C will return at the end of school today, but through contact made, again all are in good spirits and have been ‘up for’ the challenges presented. Well done everyone!
I’d like to express my thanks to Miss Palmer, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Seek, Mr Cumpson, Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Miles for giving up their own time and leaving their own families to attend the trips and making them so successful.

We express a warm welcome to two children this term; Jacob (whom some of you will already know) and Harvey who have both joined Mr Hempleman in Year 3. We have no doubt that you and your families will enjoy your time at Newbridge.

Four Bath Spa University students are joining us this term: Constanza Dayller Baltra in Elm class, Martine Hastings in 2B, Louise Troszok in 4P and Caroline Sharpell in 5C. As always we relish the opportunity to share good practice with one another. We express a warm welcome to you too.

Please note that with regards to pupil attendance, if a child arrives late to school and after the register has closed, this is classified as an unauthorised absence for the half day session. Late arrival can have quite an impact on individual attendance figures, which are monitored closely by myself and the Children Missing Education Officer. It is vital that children come into school on time, with their friends, in order to have a positive start to the day and to to ensure they are fully accessing the curriculum.
It has also been noted that children are not being collected on time at the end of the school day. I understand that in an emergency this may have to be the case; however, it is something that should not be happening regularly. I would appreciate your support in this area.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 02/03/09
Monday 02/03/09
- NPSA Coffee Morning 9.00am – 10.00am
- Football Cup Match v Wasps @ home
Tuesday 03/03/09
- 1H Assembly @ 2.45pm
- Parents’ Evening for Classes 5C and 2B

PLEASE NOTE:
The curriculum evening for parents, originally scheduled for next Thursday 5th March will not now take place.

The next curriculum information evening for our parents and carers will be held on Thursday 18th June.

BATH HALF MARATHON
Two staff members, Laura O’Gara and Paulo Baigent, are running in the Bath Half Marathon this March.

Laura is running in support of Acorns Pre-School in Widcombe. You can sponsor her at www.justgiving.co.uk/lauraogara
Paula is running in support of the Samaritans. You can sponsor him at www.justgiving.co.uk/paulobaigent or by signing the sponsorship form in the school office.
Thank you for your support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ‘STARS OF THE WEEK’
Foundation Stage
Ben
Years 3 and 4
Ella, Hannah, Rebekah, Eloise
Years 5 and 6
John, Maya, Hannah, Max, Alayna
PPA Drama
Abi
PPA Art
Darcie
PPA PE
Daniel, Tom
PPA Music
Freya, Thomas

MUSIC – YEARS 4 AND 5 - DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES
Please note the following dates –

Year 4 have been asked to perform in the massed show with Combe Down Primary School in the Pavilion on 30th April at 7.00pm (time to be confirmed).

Year 5 have been asked to take part in the Bath Primary Schools Arts Festival on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th May at King Edwards School at 7.00pm (time to be confirmed).

*It is really important that everyone attend*

Choir and Instrumentalists - Please note that the choir and most instrumentalists (including recorders, orchestra and blues band) will be taking part in the massed performance with Combe Down Primary School in the Pavilion on 30th April at 7.00pm (time to be confirmed).

*It is really important that everyone attend*

Any problems please contact Mrs Houston.

PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE - Educational Advice Road Show
31st March 2009
9.30 – 12.00noon
St Lukes Church Hall, Wellsway, Bath

Parents – do you need help?
Not just any help – but about your child’s education?
Does your child have additional needs?
Is your child at risk of being excluded?

Come along and find out how the Parent Partnership Service can help you.
We will explain who we are, how we work and give you some training and advice on key issues.
Attendance is FREE. Refreshments served from 9.15am
Numbers are limited so please telephone and book your place on 01225 394766.
Professionals may attend too! We look forward to seeing you there.

YEAR 6 HEIGHT AND WEIGHT MEASURING
Calling all Year 6 pupils – we need your help. In order to learn more about how children in England are growing, the Year 6 pupils will shortly be height and weight measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. A letter was sent home last year with information about this programme – now in its fourth year. If you did not want your child to be weighed and measured and returned the opt-out slip, but would like to check whether it has been received, please contact Heather Chilcott on 07525 392550. Thank you.

NPSA NEWS
Coffee Morning, Nearly New Uniform Sale and Book Exchange Monday 2nd March - 9.00-10.00am in the Blue Room
Don’t forget to come along to the coffee morning on Monday. Not only will there be coffee, tea, cookies and toast on offer for the reasonable credit-crunching price of 50p for hot drinks and 20p for a cookie or a piece of toast, but you will also be able to purchase any item of uniform your child might need! We have included a price list for your information below.

As mentioned in the last newsletter, we are also including a book exchange! So, if you have read a good novel recently and would like to exchange it for another, please bring it in, along with a pound, and go home with another good book to enjoy, whilst raising money for the school!....

For those of you interested in the Conservation Area and the Groundforce Project, Martin Powell (Community Governor and mastermind of the project) will be around to answer any of your questions and maybe even to give you a tour!

So. as you can see, the Blue Room on Monday is definitely the place to be! Remember all are welcome and toys are provided to keep babies and pre-schoolers occupied! Come along and join the fun!

NPSA Committee Meeting – Monday 2nd March at 7.30pm
Please feel free to join us at the NPSA Committee Meeting on Monday evening. As parents and carers at Newbridge you are all members and very welcome to come along! The meeting will start at 7.30pm promptly, so please try to be there on time! Thank you.

Quiz Night - Friday 13th March at 7.30pm in the Lower School Hall
Don’t forget to book your babysitter and start brushing up on your general knowledge as there is just a fortnight to go until this popular event!

Nearly New Uniform Items – Price List
Reversible fleecy jackets - £5 Summer dresses various - £2
School cardigans - £3 School polo shirts - £1
School sweatshirts - £2 Plain polo shirts - 75p
Pinafores various - £1.50 Red round neck t-shirt various - 50p
Trousers various - £1.50 Tracksuit bottoms various - £1.50
Shorts various - £1 Plimsolls - £1
Skirts various - £1.50