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 17th April 2015
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Dear Parents,
May I take this opportunity to welcome you back after the Easter break and I hope you are enjoying the beautiful
weather we are having. Beer really is a special place to come to school when the sun is shining. We have had plenty
of children coming to school in shorts and summer dresses which is great but this does leave the children’s skin a
little exposed, so please can you ensure your child has sun cream applied before they come to school and a hat to
wear whilst at school. Similarly, there are days when raincoats are still needed as we do try to go outside for
playtimes and lunchtimes whenever possible. Please can you also make sure that the children have their correct P.E
kit in school as we do seem to have a number of children wearing inappropriate P.E clothing.
From September 2015, the school is proposing to change the time by which it will be opening the doors to the school
from 8.45am -8.50am. This is because our class based teaching assistants will be paid from 8.30am so that they can
work with the teacher before the school starts; preparing lessons, reviewing planning and feeding back to each other.
The time of registration will not change from 8.55am. From next week our Head Boy and Head Girl will ring the
bell at 8.55am to symbolise the start of registration.
Please see the attached dates for the rest of term. Next week I will be in school on Monday and Wednesday all day.
Monday 13th April
NP Day
Tuesday 14th April
Children return to School
nd
Wednesday 22 April
Class photographs - 9.30am
Sunday 10th May
Beer Blazer - 10.30am
th
W/C 11 May
KS2 SATs Week
W/C 18th May
Class 3 Assessment Week
th
W/C 25 May
Half Term
Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th June
W/C 15th June
Rockley – Y6
Activity Days – Y5 (Clip & Climb and mackerel fishing/beach
combing activities)
KS1 SATs Week and Yr 1 phonics screening
W/C 22rd June
Big Arts Week
th
Monday 29 June
Big Arts Week Gallery & Open Evening
Tuesday 30th June
Open Morning 9.30 – 11.50am
W/C 6 July
Parent Consultations – FS through to Y5 children (not Y6)
Monday 6th July
Whole School Maths Day
th
th
Friday 10 July
Sports Day 1pm
Friday 17th July
Sports Day backup date 1pm
Tuesday 21 July
Leavers’ Rounders 3.15pm
Wednesday 22nd July
Y6 Leavers’ Service - 2.30pm
st
rd
Thursday 23 July
Last Day of the school term
Friday 24th July
Occasional Day
School Class Photographs
Tempest photography are coming to take class photographs at 9.30am on Wednesday 22nd April.
Classes 1 and 2 Beach Trip
We are planning to go to the beach next Friday 24th April, in the morning, as part of our Humanities topic on Seaside
Places. This is dependent on the weather and having enough parent helpers. Please could your child bring wellies to
school and if it is sunny, please apply suncream in the morning and bring a sun hat. We will be doing a variety of
activities on the beach and would welcome a number of parents as helpers. We will be leaving school at
approximately 9.15am. Please see Mrs Timmins if you are able to help. Thank you.
Thank You Certificates
Congratulations to the following children:
Class 1: Lawrie Rowe for an excellent start to his new school and Class 1, Lulu Thomson for her hard work and
resilience in Maths, Darcie Green for learning her fishwords, Kian Aris for lovely handwriting and Gabby
Sweetland and Lauren Aris for always being so helpful and caring towards others.
Class 2: Lana Partridge for working so hard, Clara Orlando for some interesting linked sentences about the
Spring walk and for writing in paragraphs, Bartek Plociennik for lovely writing, Harriet Ford for being loving and
kind, Lily Bowker for trying so hard with Venn diagrams and Charlie Vine for a beautiful recount.
Class 3: Christian Pinnock for contributing so well during the Geography presentations, Innes FitzGerald for
applying your Maths skills in a Science lesson, Lewis Gorman and Jake Paget for working so hard in Science and
finding a relevant poem, Daisy Somers for working so hard on your presentation and targets across the curriculum,
Evie Wilkins for remaining confident and completing excellent work and Leo Weatherall for achieving the most
rungs.
Class 4: Ben Banfield for doing all your homework during the holiday, Adam Carr for a good start to the new
term – keep up the good work, Edward Meakin and Finn Hourihan for an excellent introduction to writing your
explanation text and Paris Davis for always showing love and respect to others.
Summer Term Clubs
Attached to the back of this newsletter is a consent form so please fill this in if you wish your child to attend any
lunchtime or afterschool clubs during this term.
School Crossing Patrol
We are looking for somebody who would be able to do the school crossing patrol on Monday mornings. Full
training provided. Please let the school office know if you are able to help out on this day or could volunteer your
services on any other day. Many thanks.
Summer Term JM DanceFit Zumba Classes – Book your child a place NOW!! - *KIDS HAVE FUN & IMPROVE
FITNESS & CONFIDENCE LEVELS*
New children are welcome to join the termly classes after the Easter break.
*Every Friday* RECOMMENCING April 17th 2015 - 3.30pm - 4.15pm in the MAIN HALL. Summer Term Class
Dates: April: 17th, 24th, May: 1st, 8th, 22nd, June: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, July: 3rd, 10th, 17th
The cost of each class is £4 per child, with half-termly fees paid upon first lesson. If you would like to book your child a place,
please contact Johanna directly on 07739518587 or at [email protected] For further details on all JM DanceFit
Adult and Children's Zumba classes held in Seaton, Sidford, Sidmouth Beer, Newton Poppleford, and Exmouth please
visit www.jmdancefit.co.uk
Kind regards,
Martin O’Mahony
Hyo Play Day
Saturday 25th April – 10.00am – 4.00pm + Social
For school age musicians of Grade 1 standard upwards. To be held at St Paul’s church, Honiton. Come to play
together, make new friends, be inspired and perform a concert. Event followed by fun and food social locally. £10
each max. all in. Contact [email protected] to book/receive finer details as plans develop. Honiton Youth
Orchestra.
Seaton Cricket Club
Colts Outdoor Sessions start Friday 17th April – soft ball for under 10 year olds 4.00 – 5.00pm. Under 12’s & Under
14’s 5.00 – 6.00pm. £2 per session (for members).
Any questions ring Stephen Pritchard on 07989 978618 or Lynley Doulton on 07712 112148.
Seaton Tennis Club Coaching Programme Tennis Sessions On Offer
Sessions running after school and weekends every week in termtime. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays. Session cost £5 per hour. First trial session Free.
To book your place or enquire please contact Jason Martin (Head Coach) - 07931-743168 or email
[email protected] www.seatontennis.net
Beer Parish Council elections
Are you interested in what is happening in your village? Would you like to be part of the decision making
process?
Have you considered standing for election in the forthcoming Parish Council elections which will take place on
7 May 2015. This is a chance for you to join a new Council and share your views, your ideas and your
knowledge.
Nomination packs are available from the Parish Clerk or from the EDDC offices at the Knowle, Sidmouth.
Completed nomination packs should be returned to the Knowle, Sidmouth by the 9th April 2015. If you have
any queries about the nomination process or would like an informal chat about standing as a Parish Councillor,
please contact: Annie Dallaway, the Parish Clerk [email protected] Alternatively, use
this link to find out more general information about standing for election
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
Workshop and Drop in Service - For Parent and Carers
We hope to make this an informal discussion group lead by a Parent support Advisor. Each week we will have a common
parenting challenge topic. You are not committing to a course so you can attend one or all sessions and please tell friends.
 Weekly Topics on common parenting challenges.
 Basic strategies for parents.
 Time for discussion and to share ideas and resources
in a safe supportive environment with other parents who are facing similar issues.
 Guest professional advisors
Venue:
Dates :
Time:
Seaton Children’s Centre, Trevelyan Building, Fore Street, Seaton. EX12 2AN
29 April until 24th June for 8 weeks
Wednesday’s from 11am to 1pm
If you are interested in attending our workshops please contact: Gerry Fry (PARENT SUPPORT WORKER FOR AXE
VALLEY LEARNING COMMUNITY) Phone 07712854023
or The Children’s Centre 01297 20542
Topics will include:
Setting boundaries and keeping them with love
Communicating and playing with your children
Strong wills and tantrums (Rewards and Sanctions)
Bedtime Blues
Teenagers
Co Parenting with your ex
Rewards and sanctions
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BREAKFAST CLUB W/C 20/04
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB W/C 20/04
Name: ……………............................
Name: …………………………………
£2.60 per session (8am-8.45am)
Tues
Thurs
Fri
Days Required
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
NEW After School Club
We are in the process of setting up an after school club to run within the school, starting this summer. In
order that we can gauge how much of a need there is for out of school childcare, please could you tick the
box below and return to the office, alternatively you can let Ali Chapman (Kynan’s Mum) know during
school drop off/pick up. If you have any questions please see Ali or email [email protected].
There will be more information in the Friday Flier next term
I would use an after school club ( ) please specify if you have more than one child who will use it _____
(you are not committing to anything at this point)
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MARSHALS NEEDED FOR THE BEER BLAZER
On Sunday 10th May 2015
Race Start 10.30am from Pecorama top car park.
Please fill in the slip below and return to the school office or you can email Katherine:
[email protected]
Beer Blazer – Sunday 10th May 2015
I/we can help marshal
Name:_______________________________
Mobile number:________________________
Email:________________________________
Beer C of E Primary School Club Timetable Summer Term 2015
Day
Club
Classes or Yr Groups
MONDAY
Netball Club
Yrs 4 & 5
MONDAY
Maths Club
Yr 6
(before half term)
TUESDAY
Technology Club
Yrs 5 & 6
(after half term)
Teacher/Helper
Time
Start Date
Mrs Sanders
12 – 12.30pm
20 April
20 July
FOC
Ms Porter
12 – 12.30pm
20th April
18th May
FOC
Ms Porter
12 – 12.30pm
2nd June
21st July
FOC
th
Finish Date
th
Cost
Sewing Club
Yr 1
Mrs Robertson
3.30 – 4.15pm
21st April
21st July
FOC
Recorder Club
Yrs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Mrs Timmins
3.30 – 4.15pm
21st April
19th May
FOC
Homework Club
Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6
Mrs Teasdale
3.40 – 4.30pm
21st April
21st July
FOC
Music Instrument
Tuition
Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6
West Country Schools
Music (Sian English)
10.30am –
12pm
Please contact WSM/see their website
for tuition enquiries
KS2 Multi Sports
Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6
Mr Bailey & Mr Simier
3.40 – 4.30pm
21st April
19th May
FOC
KS1 Multi Sports
Yrs R, 1 & 2
Mr Bailey & Mr Simier
3.40 – 4.30pm
2nd June
21st July
FOC
THURSDAY
School Council
Nominated Children
Mrs Hawtin
12 – 12.30pm
THURSDAY
Tag Rugby
Classes 2, 3 & 4
Sporting Chance
3.30 – 4.30pm
All year groups
Mrs Fitzgerald/Ms
Arnold
8.00 – 8.45am
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
(before half term)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY
(before half term)
WEDNESDAY
(after half term)
TUESDAY,
THURSDAY &
FRIDAY
Breakfast Club
Please note that if clubs are over-subscribed, we may need to split groups.

Club Consent form – Summer 2015
My child
(Class ……) wishes to take part in the following club(s):
*I have enclosed cheque for Breakfast Club / Rugby – Sporting Chance.
I will collect him/her promptly from school / They will walk home
Signed:
Please tel:
07740117227
FOC
23rd April
th
14 April
21st May
rd
23 July
£12.00 for 5 weeks.
Cheques payable to
Sporting Chance
Book via the
Office £2.60 per
session