East Brent Church of England First School

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Newsletter Number 4 Wednesday, 18^th October 2006

PTA: The next PTA meeting is today, Wednesday 18^th October, at 8 pm in school, all parents are welcome. We need your help to arrange the Christmas Fayre.

Singing Choir of Africa: It was a very enjoyable and humbling experience to see and sing with the children from Kenya last Friday. These children came from very poor and broken families. They have to walk long distances to school and they were astonished at the facilities and play equipment that we are so lucky to have. The School Council raised £140, which we gave to them on Friday with our love and hope that their visit and the money they have raised will make a small difference to their district of Kenya. Many thanks to all those who supported the bring and buy sale and the concert in church.

School Development Forum: The governors have attached a security update, we will continue to discuss the matters that arose from the meeting and will report back to you as we make progress. The Governors and Staff are currently active in responding to concerns recently raised by parents. Your input is invaluable to the development of the school, and we would like to remind you that comments, concerns and ideas are welcome at any time. (office@eastbrent.somerset.sch.uk)

School lunches: I am attaching a sample copy of the menu for 4 weeks of school lunches. The cost of the meal is £1.70 per day. If we have 45 children who would like to have school dinners then the meals will be delivered and served within the costs; if the number is less then we will have to collect and serve the meals so there will be additional costs unless we can find a volunteer. After looking at the menus if you think that your child/children would like school dinners please complete the slip overleaf.

New web site: We have just set up a new web site www.eastbrentfirstschool.co.uk. Please feed back your comments on it and anything you would like to contribute to the site. If you would like to advertise your business as a link from our website it can be arranged for a nominal fee.

Year 4: Parents of children transferring to Hugh Sexey Middle School, Blackford have been invited to a meeting there on Thursday, 16^th November at 7.30 pm. If you have not received a letter about this please ask at the office.

Steve Lewis is our school caretaker and cleaner, he always does a really good job keeping our whole school site clean and tidy. He has been awarded a Highly Commended Certificate in recognition of his hard work from SCS. Steve always has a cheery smile and is a valued member of our school.

Christmas Cards: The last day for ordering the cards from Plausible Publishing is Thursday 19^th October. Please send them in to the office in the morning

Open Afternoon: Monday 13^th November 3.15 – 4 pm is an opportunity for your children to show you their classroom and their books. If this day or time is not convenient then please arrange another time with your child’s class teacher. Lists will go up on class doors after half term for you to sign up.

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Individual parent consultations will take place as follows:

Monday 20^th November Mrs Plummer 1 pm – 6 pm

Tuesday 21^st November Mrs Kelly 1 pm – 6 pm or Thursday 23^rd November 1 pm – 5 pm

Monday 27^th November Mrs Bowkett 1 pm – 6 pm

Breakfast Club (BACK CLUB – Breakfast–Art–Craft-for Kids) The club will start on Monday, 6^th November at 7.50 am for 5 days a week. Breakfast can be supplied (cereals, toast & drink). The Club will be in charge of decorating the school hall all year round. This will keep the children active for the hour before school starts. If anyone is interested please fill in form attached; if you need more information please see Mrs J Holmes and Mrs K Wright who will be running the club.

Charges will be: £2.50 (with breakfast) £2.00 (without breakfast)

Second child: £2.00 (with breakfast) £1.50 (without breakfast)

We all wish Charlie, Blythe and Sami the very best in their new schools. We would also like to express our grateful thanks to their parents who have been great supporters of the school.

In the next half term Key Stage 1 will be working on the topic of Festivals and Celebrations and Key Stage 2 are looking at Time Lines and Life Stories.

Heather Hector (Mrs)

Headteacher

Dates for your diary:

21^st October – 5^th November Half Term

Individual Photos – 20^th November 2006

Individual Parent Consultation Appointments: 20^th, 21^st, 23^rd and 27^th November

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 24th November

Christmas Celebration, Nativity & Christingle on Friday, 15^th December at St. Mary’s Church

TO: EAST BRENT FIRST SCHOOL

SCHOOL LUNCHES

I am interested in school lunches for my child/children ___________________________________

Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________________

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TO: EAST BRENT FIRST SCHOOL

BACK CLUB (Breakfast-Art-Craft for Kids)

I am interested in my child/ren …………………………………………………………………… joining the BACK Club and would like to enrol them on the following days: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY. (Circle the days you would like). Please pay in advance for the week.

Dietary Needs: Cereal (state 2 preferences) ……………………………………………………..………….

Toast, Butter, Spread, Marmite, Marmalade or Jam (Please circle preference)

Orange squash, Blackcurrant or Water

Signed: ………………………………………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………………………………