School Road, Heacham, King S Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7DQ

“Together we explore, discover, achieve and grow: developing outstanding practice”

School Road, Heacham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7DQ

Head Ms Louise Jackson Phone/Fax: 01485 570357 Email: [email protected]

12th April 2016

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to the summer term! You may have noticed the large fence in the playground – it was a surprise to families and staff! The fence is the start of our development of an outdoor space for Red class. We booked Norfolk Property Services to project manage the improvements in January and they completed the fence in the Easter holiday. The next stage will be bi-fold doors to open out onto the space and then equipment, raised beds and resources to support young children with their learning. We have asked the children not to play in this area before school, at play or lunch. It will also be helpful for families from Orange and Red class to line up outside the fence when the bell goes in the morning.

Heacham Parish Council and the Queen’s Birthday To mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, Heacham Parish Council is holding a birthday party in the Recreation Ground on Saturday, 11 June. In the run up to the event, we are holding a 'design a birthday card for the Queen' competition and would like to invite entries from your pupils. Please can children hand in a birthday card for the Queen to school by 1st June. The entries will be displayed in the windows of Sutton's Estate Agents and Wallis' Electrical and Bicycle shops and the winning entry will appear on the front cover of the June edition of the Heacham Newsletter with a presentation to the winner at the Birthday Party. Tracey Swann, Chairman of Community Activities Committee

Meet Sharon Simpson to find out about our lunches On 13th April Sharon Simpson (Norse Catering) will be available in our school hall at 2:15pm to talk to you about our lunches, menus and future promotions. Please come and meet her to find out more.

UPDATED Childrens University Graduation- count those stamps! We have booked a ceremony at the UEA for our children who have earned 100+ stamps! It is on 16th June 9-12am. There will be another ceremony at school for all our children who have earned over 30 stamps as Childrens University are coming to us! It will be a lovely event with squash and biscuits following the presentation in gowns. Families of all the children with 30 or more stamps will be invited.

Please can you count the stamps in your child’s book asap and inform that Amanda Ruddock has the correct number of stamps that you have achieved by 18 th April

Y2 tests in May New tests from the government will be administered during May to our Year two children. Please make sure they do not take holidays during this month. Please also be reassured that though we want our children to achieve well- the tests are not the final outcomes for childrens assessment. We make sure that the experience of completing “special workbooks” is undertaken sensitively and with the child at heart. You will be informed of your child’s final assessment in our annual report.

Academy Consultation and Letter Our Governors have been discussing our position and interest in converting to Academy Status as a Good school. A letter was given out on Thursday 24th March to explain our position with a consultation date on 19th April at 6.30pm.

Clubs  Creative Dance Club is continuing with Helen Battelley, starting on 25th April. Please book a space with Amanda in the office before that date to book in for this term.

 Multi –Sports Club will continue on Fridays – a letter will be out this week and if you want to participate please complete and return

 New!!! We are also hosting a drama club run by Rollason Entertainment on Tuesdays- this will be a paying club and leaflets will be out soon.

 Teacher clubs will be open to Year 1 and 2 and start 26th April 2.50-3.30pm. We limit YR places as often they are very tired at the end of the day- we can make a few exceptions if you see Louise Jackson.  Please complete the slip as usual and return to the OFFICE. Mrs Ruddock will organise the spaces and we will contact you regarding spaces.

Mondays – starting 25th April Creative Dance Club – see Amanda

Starting 26th April Tuesdays – Drama Club- see letter coming soon TBC

Singing and Sticking Club Mrs Waters

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Outdoor Learning Club Mrs Graves

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Board games Club Ms Tuckwood

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Wednesday PE Club with Mrs Cator

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Thursday Country Dance Club Miss Young

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Friday – starting 22nd April Multi –Sports Club – see letter coming soon

Dates This Term – so far…..

Monday 11th April – Return to school for Summer term Tuesday 12th April – Whole class photos Wednesday 13th April – meet with Sharon Simpson Norse Catering 2:15pm Friday 15th April – Ragtex collection – spring cleaning!! Friday 27th May – finish for ½ term Monday 6th June – return to school Friday 10th June – PTA Sponsored Bike Ride Weds 22nd June 4.30 start 6.30 finish at Smithdon - Area sports Wednesday 29th June 2016 Country dance party from approximately 4.00 p.m. – 6.15 pm @ Smithdon Wednesday 6th July – Sports day YR-Y2 1.30pm Saturday 9th July – PTA Summer Fete Y2 leaver’s ceremony 13th July 1.30pm Y2 transition day to Heacham Junior 14th July TB Talk4writing – dates and times tbc Wednesday 20th July – School finishes for Summer break.