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East Brent Church of Newsletter |
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Newsletter Number
20 Wednesday,
11th July 2007 |
Official
Opening of the school field:
Many, many thanks to everyone who came and made this event such a fun
evening. We were really lucky with the weather,
it was good to see so many families there and to welcome our new families whose
children will be starting with us in September.
These events don’t happen without a lot of hard work by a lot of people,
too many to mention by name, but our thanks go to every single person who
helped in any way. Special thanks must
go to Mrs Liz Smith who led the organisation of the event. One balloon has already been returned from
Results: I am attaching a summary
of the Key Stage 1 Teacher Assessments, we are pleased to share these
assessments as they show that despite small cohorts we are continuing to
maintain and improve the numbers of children achieving at, or above, the
nationally expected level.
Rats: Our summer production will
take place on Tuesday,17th and Wednesday, 18th July
starting at 6.30 pm. Children taking
part in the production should arrive in school at 6 pm. We have involved all
the children in this production, they have designed and painted the set; made
the props; breakfast club made the masks; they have designed the programmes,
posters and the tickets. We would like
all families to feel that they have contributed to this performance and are
welcome to come. Entrance is by ticket
only & they will need to be collected from the school office. Tickets will be allocated 2 to each family,
we will then compile a list of families who would like extra tickets and
allocate them later. There will be a collection at the end of each performance
to cover some of the costs and the remaining money will be given to the Promise
to
Music Club: Will
not meet again this term.
Thursday Club: Will meet for the last time this term on 12th
July.
Sports Club: Will
meet for the last time this term on 16th July.
PE Club: Will
meet for the last time this term on 18th July.
Tennis Club: Will
meet for the last time on 19th July.
Many thanks to all the
parents who have helped to support these clubs.
Music Lessons: Last
Reminder! We are looking at the
timetable for music lessons with Mrs Steady for the autumn. If your child would be interested in taking
individual lessons for the keyboard, piano, recorder or guitar please complete
the slip overleaf, or if your child would be interested in joining a group
recorder lesson. The cost of the lessons
are £9 for individual 20 minute lessons and £2 for group lessons. There is a half term commitment to these
lessons.
Library books/maths games: Please ensure that all library books and
maths games are returned to school so that they can be checked ready for
September. Many thanks to all the parents
who have helped the library rota this year, it is an invaluable help to the
school.
Reading: I
would like to thank all the parents who have helped in school with hearing
children read; changing reading books and tables testing this year, your help
is very much appreciated.
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Class Photos: The
proof class photos are on the school notice board in the playground, the cost
is £8 if you would like to order a photograph please let Mrs Currie have the
money by 12th July which is also the final date for ordering. The
Year 4’s will be receiving a leavers photograph, as a gift from the PTA, at the
Leavers Service on Tuesday 24th July.
Nativity Play: If
anyone has a DVD of the nativity play Mrs Ferns would like to borrow it.
St. Mary’s Church Fete: Saturday, 21st July, All children
have been invited to come and sing some of their songs from ‘Rats’ at 2.30 pm
on the Village Green, in their costumes, please put this date in your
diary. They will also be holding a
‘Fancy Dress’ competition at 3.30 pm.
East Brent Harvest Home: Friday,
24th August 2007 – this year it is the 150th Anniversary
of the harvest home, please support this event if you can. We would like as many children as possible to
help carry the banners from the Village Hall to the Harvest Home marquee during
the luncheon. Please meet at the Village
Hall at 1 pm. There will be a fancy
dress competition, sports and tea for children and families. Please see posters for more information.
PTA: The next
meeting of the PTA will be the AGM Thursday 20th September 7.30 pm
in school. The PTA have some children’s drinks left over and would like to sell
them at the Sports Afternoon for 50p each.
Parking: Please
park considerately in Church Road & Rectory Close, grassed areas are being
damaged by inconsiderate parking and children walking on the grass.
Mrs Kelly: Mrs
Kelly was given a bouquet of flowers and some M & S vouchers as a leaving
present. She thanks everyone for their kind thoughts and donations.
H. Hector
Dates:
17th/18th
July 2007 Summer Production - Rats
19th July 2007 Sports Afternoon – 1.30 pm
21st July 2007
24th July 2007 9.30 am Leavers Service
3rd September Inset Day
4th September School starts
20th September PTA AGM 7.30 pm in school
TO:
MUSIC
LESSONS
My child ………………………………………….. is interested in learning
the ______________________ with Mrs Steady.
Signed: _____________________________________