Loddiswell Primary School Newsletter Thursday 7th July 2016 www.loddiswellprimaryschool.co.uk
Dear Parents and Carers
An early newsletter this week as we are all at Bantham Beach on Friday. A great day of games and activities is planned, and for those who have booked, an exciting surfing lesson. If you have volunteered to drive and/or stay for the day you will receive an e-mail from Alice with a confirmation.
Please make sure your child has sun cream applied if needed before school. If a top up is required during the day make sure you send it in a sealed plastic bag. Lots of non-fizzy drinks (in plastic bottles please), a packed lunch and some fruit and snacks will be required as it will be a long day in the sun. Please wear beach appropriate clothing (with a waterproof coat) a hat, and shoes you can wear in the water for paddling as there is a possibility of weaver fish which can give a nasty sting if trodden on. All children will need collecting from Bantham at 3.15pm. As the lanes can get very easily congested can we suggest a spot of car- pooling may be a good idea.
SAT’s Results Year 6 received their results this week and letters have gone home to parents today. They all did really well and we are very pleased and extremely proud to say that our average score across all subjects was 88% (the national average is 53%). Well done to all of them. KCC will be lucky to get a group of such well motivated learners. A big thank you to Mrs Teague for all her efforts this year.
Devon Youth Games Amy, Katie, Sam and Charlie took part in the Mini Tennis Competition in Okehampton on Sunday. They had a fabulous day and Pat said that for beginners they played with great enthusiasm. They represented the whole of the South Hams and played against others with far more experience. He said “I was very impressed with the way our team conducted themselves. The conditions were not easy, it was hot and quite windy but they stuck to their task. Congratulations to the team on a job well done. It was a pleasure to be a part of it”
Page 1 of 6 Sports Day The postponed, rearranged Sports Day will be on Monday 11th July from 1.30pm. We hope to see you at the school field to cheer everyone on and get involved!
Music Assembly & Rounders All of our pupils who take music lessons and sing in the school choir will be showing us what they have learnt this year at a special Music Assembly on Friday 15th July at 2pm until 3.15pm. Everyone is welcome to come and watch. Afterwards, at the school field we will be holding our annual children versus parents rounders match. Come and enter, if you dare!
Class 1 Forest School FS and Year 1 completed our year of Forest Schools with Moira at Andrews Wood last Friday. They all had a great time making shelters (Emma & Ben are pictured in the finished construction). They also made damper bread which they wrapped around sticks and cooked over the camp fire. They all said how delicious it was. Many thanks to all the volunteer drivers and Ms Gardner, Mrs Pinchin, Mr Moore and our own Carol who helped us out in the woods.
We are very grateful to Avon Mill Garden Centre for their continued sponsorship of these days out. Our children have very lucky to have access to this valuable resource.
Year 6 Residential Mrs Teague and our Year 6's met up with children from throughout the Federation last week when they stayed at Grenville House in Brixham. They had an extremely full week taking part in coasteering, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, high rope climbing, problem solving and raft building. They had a chance to forge friendships with other children that they will be seeing more of in September at KCC. Ryan said "This was an exciting adventure. I did things I never thought I could do" and Fin said "Grenville House was very exciting and the activities were inspiring". They got a chance to relax in the evening, going for ice creams and organising a stone skimming competition. We are very proud of how the good behaviour of our children reflected on our school and what lovely young adults they are becoming.
Foundation Parent’s Evening The appointment sheet is available in reception. Please sign up to see Miss Nicholls next Wednesday.
School Kitchen News On Thursday 14th July the kitchen will be preparing a super BBQ instead of a Roast. We will be taking orders on Monday for the BBQ so please ask your child if they want burger or sausage (vegetarian options are available). The other changes are:
Monday 18th July will be Sausage and Mash
Tuesday 19th July will be Pizza Day
Page 2 of 6 The Big Friendly Read We will be having a visitor on Tuesday 12th in assembly who is going to tell us all about the Big Summer Reading Challenge. There will be events on in Kingsbridge Library over the summer holidays and a competition where you have to write a revolting rhyme! See the poster in reception and online for further details
Clubs Clubs have now finished for the year. We will have a brand new programme of sports and activities in September. A big thank you to Mrs Gordon for running the Improv Club this term, the children really loved it.
School dinner balances With the end of term fast approaching, all school dinner balances need to be paid before the last day of term. We will be sending home a statement of your balance on Friday next week. This must be paid before the end of term. It will not include dinners taken on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th so please add £2.25 for each day as appropriate. Any Year 6 children in credit will have that amount either returned or transferred to a sibling account at the end of term. Your cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.
Yours sincerely
Sue Jezard, Executive Head teacher Sara-Jane Baker, Head of School
Celebration Assembly Going for Goals – We are celebrating students who have all achieved their Goals this week. Well done to:
Class 2 – Alfie E Class 3 – Declan Class 4 – Imogen C
The Heart & Soul cup for outstanding achievement in after school clubs goes to Ben S for Rounders Club
Page 3 of 6 The Week Ahead – Week 2 School Meal Menu
Monday 11th July AM Drum lessons Sports Day NO Drama Club. Tuesday 12th July Lunchtime Choir Recorder Club Wednesday 13th July Music lessons with Mrs Chapman AM Forest School for Foundation – come in outdoor clothing and bring school uniform to change into at lunchtime. PM Year 6 Forest School – come in school uniform and bring Forest School waterproof/warm clothes to change into at lunchtime 2pm – 5.45pm FS Parents Evening
Thursday 14th July PM Ukulele lessons Friday 15th July Wake and Shake 2pm Music Assembly Children v Parents Rounders Match – after school at school field
Page 4 of 6 PTFA Car Boot Sale As the last one was such a huge success the PTFA have organised another Car Boot Sale on Saturday 16th July at the Playing Fields. 9am-12 noon. Sellers are welcome from 8am (£5 per car). Refreshments will be available and all proceeds will go to Loddiswell Primary School PTFA.
Loddiswell Family Barn Dance Saturday 6th August. 7pm – 11pm. BBQ and bar. £2.50 per adult, £1 child. Pop it in your diary – see posters around the village for more information. Tickets will be available soon from the Post Office and Spar.
Community Zoomers Thursday 21st July will be Fiona’s last Zoomers which mean it’s time for a party! The day will start at 10am as usual (older siblings can come too) and former Zoomer families are welcome to join us from 11am. Contributions of party food will help the day go with a swing until a 1pm finish.
Modbury School’s Out Summer Holiday Club Open every Monday to Friday from Mon 25th July till Friday 2nd September 2016 for all children from 3-11 years. Large outdoor play spaces, lots of indoor fun and games, trips and outings:
Thurs 28th July: Pennywell Farm - £5 extra charge per child Tues 2nd Aug: Bus trip to Kingsbridge, picnic and Play Park Tues 9th Aug: Bus trip to Plymouth and visit to the museum - £5 extra charge per child Fri 19th Aug: Bus trip to Kingsbridge and cinema - £5 extra charge per child Thurs 25th Aug: River Dart Country Park - £5 extra charge per child Wed 31st Aug: REC ground, picnic, basketball and kite flying
£20 full day 8am-5pm £10 half day 8am-1pm or 12pm-5pm
Late pick up till 5.30pm available by request at an additional charge of £2.50 per child
Book now to avoid disappointment Call Kate or Kim on 01548 831477 or email [email protected]
Cambridge Hands-On Science (CHaOS) CHaOS is a student volunteer group from the University of Cambridge, that demonstrates science experiments to kids. This summer they will be touring the country and will be hosting a free public event on Sunday 17th at Totnes Civic Hall. The events are aimed mainly at school years 4-8, but people of all ages are invited, and they demonstrate their experiments to the youngest of students. For more information see the poster in reception or go to their website chaosscience.org.uk
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Dates for your diary (new additions in bold) Friday 8th July All All Day Bantham Beach Day Monday 11th July All 1.30pm Sports Day Wednesday 13th July FS 2 – 5.45pm Foundation Stage Parents Evening Friday 15th July All 2pm Music Celebration Assembly Tuesday 19th July All 2pm Leavers Assembly Tuesday 19th July Last Day of Summer Term Monday 5th First Day of Autumn Term September
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