Beer C of E Primary School Mare Lane Beer, Seaton, Devon EX12 3NB Tel and Fax 01297 20077 Headteacher: Mr Martin O’Mahony Email:[email protected] www.beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk Chair of Governors: Mrs Jean Smith Friday 6th February 2015 Dear Parents, 19 I can’t believe how quickly time flies – one more week and then it is half term! Don’t forget that our last day before the half term break is Thursday 12th February as Friday is a non-pupil day. Also, on the Thursday, we are having a non-uniform day in aid of the Cruse bereavement charity. Gavin Tyte, Ms Porter and I have been busy working on the Beer website this week and we have a working page that has gone live. It is very much work in progress with some factual inaccuracies which we will sort in the coming days. Staff are chomping at the bit to be able to edit and upload information, so look out for some new features in the coming weeks. Remember the website has links to Puffins, The Ark Federation and also All Saints School. The address is www.beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk This week, I am pleased to be able to share the proposed design for our outside learning area. This includes a cabin to provide an extra working space as well as a spiritual garden. As always, we would love to hear your views and feedback so please fill in the comment slip at the end of the flier which Ms Porter and I can then collate and share with the governors. On Monday, our Year 5 children have their final Axe Valley Gospel Choir workshop in the afternoon. This time, all the children that have taken part will be coming together to practise before a final performance which is open to parents. I am very aware that it is in the middle of the day so it may be difficult to attend, but we will take lots of photographs, video as much as possible and share this with you at a later date. However, should you be able to attend the timings are as follows: 1pm All children start the final rehearsal at Seaton Town Hall 1.45pm - Short run through of schools’ individual items 2pm – Arrival of any parents that wish to watch 2.10pm – Concert starts 2.45 – Concert ends Year 3/4 Swimming Gala This week, some of our year 3/4 children took part in a swimming gala at the Flamingo Pool in Axminster. Five other schools participated in a variety of different races which included some fun obstacle events as well. The children performed brilliantly both individually and as part of a team and were selected as one of the best supporters of the other schools participating. We are delighted to announce that we came first which is a terrific achievement although we were closely followed by All Saints who came third. Congratulations to all our swimmers for their conduct and demonstrating the school values throughout the afternoon – Kaitlyn Flannigan, Jennifer Patchett, Innes FitzGerald, Luca Radford, Scarlett Knivett, Bella Wigham, Isabelle Burley, Jake Paget, Josh Priestley, Dylan Arnold, Harvey Green, Roman Moore, Christian Pinnock and Leo Gribble. Next week I will be in school on Monday and Thursday. Family Phonics – Reception Parents A reminder to Reception parents that the family phonics session will take place this Wednesday 9.00 – 10.00am. KS1 Universal Free School Meals Choices As the Spring Term is so short, we will not be asking parents to re-submit menu choices for the second half of the term. However, if there are any amendments you would like to make then please let the office know by Wednesday 11th February. Your child should have brought a letter home yesterday including a reminder of this term’s menu options. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR CHILD’S CHOICES, THEN YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING. West Country School of Music There will be NO lessons on Wednesday 11th February. The next lesson will be after the half term break on Wednesday 25th February. Emergency Procedures – Bad Weather A decision will be made by 7.45am. The next step is to inform parents. We will notify you by text message via Parent Mail so please ensure that we have all your up to date information. Also, we will inform BBC Radio Devon and Heart Radio or please check for updates on the school’s Twitter page, the address is @BeerCofEPrimary. If you do not have internet access, you can ring the school after 8.30am but obviously the line may be busy, so please be patient. In all circumstances, if you feel that your local conditions prevent you from getting to school safely, do not travel. If the school is open and you cannot risk the journey, please contact the school after 9am. Thank You Certificates Congratulations to the following children: Class 1: Sammy Grant for lovely handwriting, Lauren Aris for being a caring and kind member of the class, Kian Aris for trying hard in phonics and Yasmine Kirkham for beautiful handwriting and independent work. Class 2: Eleanor Young for trying hard to work independently, Charlie Willliams for excellent problem solving in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s, Poppy Thomson for independent sentence work, Hannah Leslie for excellent acting when freeze framing our story and Lilly May Gribble for working so hard to make your own story. Mrs Robertson would also like to thank all of Class 3 for their efforts in Science homework and for those who shared it with the class. Class 3: Jennifer Patchett for writing your own poem to recite, Roman Moore for reciting your poem so well, Hannah Bedford for working so hard at home on your targets, Harvey Green for always working so hard during carpet sessions and Innes FitzGerald for always cheering people up. Class 4: Lexie Dack for trying really hard and striving to succeed, Callum Priestley for sharing some pertinent ideas during Literacy, Freya White for excellent mystery story writing and Evie Rodgers for excellent work in Maths. Lost Property James Doulton has lost a black hoody - please could everybody have a look in PE bags/at home. Thank you. Thank you for your continued support, Martin O’Mahony BREAKFAST CLUB W/C 09/02 AFTER SCHOOL CLUB W/C 09/02 Name: ……………............................ Name: ………………………………… £2.60 per session (8am-8.45am) Tues Thurs Fri Days Required Pharmacy First – providing NHS services Pharmacy First is a new scheme which allows people with certain minor ailments and conditions to go straight to their pharmacist to receive a consultation and treatment without needing to visit their GP to get a prescription first. Winter Ailments – are you entitled to free prescription? Are you or your child needing treatment for: cold, cough, back pain, fever, diarrhoea, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion. Minor Ailments – save time and a GP appointment. Do you need treatment for: impetigo, conjunctivitis, oral thrush, infected nappy rash, urine tract infection (over 18 only). SAVE TIME AND A GP APPOINTMENT – JUST VIST YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST. Disney FROZEN sing-along – 8th February 2015 – 10.00am – Scott Cinema Lyme Regis Tickets £7.50 per person from Archway Bookshop Axminster and Primary Colours, Lyme Regis from 16th January. Even includes Anna and Elsa leading the event in person with singing and movements, fancy dress competition, props bag and more! Tickets are limited so buy early to avoid disappointment! Come and Let It Go!!! Charity event organised by Susie Gambie – [email protected] Arsenal Soccer Schools Devon Course information - Arsenal Soccer Schools courses are aimed at 4-14 year olds of all abilities who wish to receive a unique, fun and safe coaching experience of Arsenal Football Club in a suitable environment based on their age, ability and experience. Each day will be unique, as it will be dedicated to one of Arsenals star players, including England international Jack Wilshere and World Cup winner Santi Cazorla. Children aged 4-6 years old will take part in a shorter ‘Mini Gunners’ course, while 7-12 year olds will complete the full 10.00 – 3.00pm Soccer School. All participants also have the chance to win a signed Arsenal shirt, signed Football and Premier League match day tickets. Booking information - Advanced booking is recommended, please visit www.playthearsenalway.com/devon or call 01823 253773 to book your child’s place today! Please note that individual dates can be booked and Mini Gunners/Soccer Schools age groups are only guideline ages. Proposed design for outside learning area – please write your comments below Name:____________________(optional)