SHOSCOMBE CHURCH SCHOOL Church Valley Schools Federation Could we please remind parents again about the Dear Mums, Dads and Carers, voluntary one way system – down Green St, then left past Shoscombe Vale houses arriving in St Julian’s It was lovely to see so many parents, grandparents Road with the school on your left then back along St and other relatives at the sport’s day last week. Pity Julian’s Road, left and up Single Hill past the village hall. it was so chilly! The hot drinks were a welcome This means when turning onto the bypass, you are on a warmer. My thanks go to all who attended to cheer roundabout, much easier than turning right at the on, to the staff and especially to Mr McNulty for the junction! Could we please remind everyone to drive excellent organisation for the day. It was a really slowly through all our single track roads but particular care should be taken whilst turning left from Green St to great morning. Shoscombe Vale to allow for oncoming cars and bikes. Thank you so much for the support for Art’s Week. The display of the children’s art work in the chancel School Art Exhibition was superb. My thanks to those who remained behind on Thursday evening to ensure the gallery During our Whole School Art Week all the children could be opened for viewing on Friday. Mrs had the opportunity to produce work in many Hampton, Mrs Rorison, Mrs David, Ms. Bridgeman, different mediums. As a follow up event each child Mrs Craig-Jones, Emily Rorison, Tashie David and chose a piece of their work to be framed. All the Lucy Craig-Jones. Thank you to FoSSA for the framed works were hung in our art exhibition in the generous donation of frames. Thank you for chancel. Parents were then able to visit the purchasing the prints and photos. All profits will go exhibition and buy their child’s work. towards Art Award and Nurture in school. On Monday we held our welcome evening for new reception parents. It was good to become acquainted with all those who could attend. Stay and Play sessions are continuing. They were all very complimentary about the Art Gallery in the chancel. Thank you to the team who stood on stalls at Peasedown St John Party in the Park last weekend. At least £565 was raised. Simon and Penny Tombs plus Madi and Tegan, Fred and Hilary Chaytors, Mary Forskitt, Helen Freeman, Sue Vaughan and Ian and Hayley Meadows. Thanks to all who helped out with the Grounds Day on site on Thursday too. The adults and children alike worked very hard and have made a huge Also on show was the art the children produced in difference. the workshops with Edwina Bridgeman. I am looking forward to seeing as many of you as Sophie Hampton/Lou David/Edwina Bridgman possible at the Fun Day on Friday from 3.30pm until late! Jane Gascoigne UNIFORM May we remind parents of our school uniform policy with regard to shoes. Trainers are not allowed, and with the warmer weather approaching (we hope!) no open- toed sandals as this is a health and safety issue. Reception Year 1 and 2 As part of our Term 6 Reception Class Topic, Sand and Water, we have been reading The Sand Horse by Michael Foreman. Whole School Art Week: The children, in mixed age group teams, worked with Mr Stevens to make musical instruments. As a follow up children have made and decorated their own sand sculptures, and we have written a whole class story featuring all the characters they created. Marvellous Magical Maths Day Sophie Hampton Once again a few of us took part in the party in the Park extravagance at PSJ. Lead by Simon Tombs and ably supported by Penny, Hilary, Mary, Helen, Madi, Tegan, Ian, Pupils and teachers in all classes enjoyed a super Hayley, Sue and in lead drinks acquirer role day of fun maths led by Dave the ‘Marvellous myself. Magical Maths Man’. The giant 3D shapes made from balloons, making shapes from elastic and The event raised £565 for the school. problem solving tasks were particularly popular . Fred Chaytors Martin Stevens Year 3 and 4 Sports Day We held our annual sports day on Wednesday 10 th June here at school. The event was brilliantly organised by Mr McNulty and he was ably helped by some of the older pupils from Writhlington School. Congratulations to the Year 3 and 4 tennis team we won the Midsomer Norton Area Tennis Tournament for the second year in the row and are now through to the regional finals at Bath University. Good Luck Team Everyone tried their absolute best for their particular Shoscombe. team . Year 3 and 4 attended an Asian dance workshop a Writhlington School this week. We had a great time learning some of the steps and playing the drums . Year 5 and 6 There was some extremely careful ‘egg and spoon’ carrying! Congratulations to the year 5 and 6 Kwik Cricket team who made it to the plate final of the BANES School Tournament for the second year in the row. It was a really close finish with (for the first time ever!) the result ending in a draw! Congratulations to Alleywink and Hornchuff! Term 5 Dates Breakfast and After School Clubs Monday 22 nd Parents’ Evenings - sign up sheets th Breakfast and after school clubs are going well. June will be available from 15 June. Booking forms are still available for Term 6 but Wednesday Regardless of peoples’ th places are being taken up quickly so make sure you 24 June circumstances, no names will be added before the morning of this speak to Charlotte as soon as possible if you would date. like to take advantage of this. The children are Wednesday Year 6 Spirit of Year 6 provided with breakfast in the morning and a snack 24 th June Wells Leavers’ Day after school. There are games and activities both Friday 26 th Egg Rehearsals Years 5 and 6 inside and out! If anyone’s contact details have June changed, please let Charlotte know. If you would Monday 29 th Baking and dress Years 3 and 4 like to make use of this service, please contact: June up in WW1 clothes Charlotte Burnell on 07731861765 Monday 29 th Golden Oldies All welcome June Friends of the RUH are holding a Summer Fete on Wednesday Egg final rehearsals Years 5 and 6 Saturday 4 th July between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. 1st July – all day at the Lansdown Restaurant and car-park. There Thursday Year 5 Prior Park Year 5 nd are stalls, gifts, refresments and live music in the 2 July form of a Michael Buble Tribute Act! Thursday Year 6 Taster Day Year 6 2nd July Bath Recreation Ground are hosting a a day of Thursday Induction morning Includes new th 2nd July for new Receptions uniform cycling on Sunday 5 July. There are 10/25/50 and display 80 mile cycle rides. Look online to register and Friday 3 rd – Year 6 Camp – Year 6 see the route – www.bikebath.co.uk Monday 6 th Osmington Mills July B&NES have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant Wednesday Tennis at Bath Uni Year3/4 who would be based in our school serving the th 8 July dinners. It entails setting up the tables, serving th Thurs 9 Egg Performance Year 5 and 6 the dinners and washing up etc. Details of July salary/job description etc can be found on the B&NES website – current vacancies Ref: 15-47013. It will say it is a generic advert but this Fri 10 th – Sun Flower Show position would be for our school. 12 th July th Friday 10 Year 5 Taster Day Year 5 July Writhlington School Monday Shuffle up Morning Whole school 13th to new classes Tuesday Avon Valley trip Rec/KS1 14 th July Wed 15 th Brokerswood Trip KS2 July Thursday Leavers’ Year 6 16 th July Service/Race/Party Friday 17 th End of School Year July Attendance Week Robins Owls Kingfishers Eagles ending 12/06/15 96.9% 96.7% 96% 94.4% 19/06/15 97.7% 95.8% 93.7% 97.2% .