REPORT FEEDBACK
We are very grateful to all those families who responded to the reporting trial for the Spring term. Your comments have been very honest and therefore invaluable in our endeavours to make reporting to families more accessible and useful to children’s learning. These have now been collated and in due course will be shared with the Governors. There was an overwhelming support for the new format with 92% of the responses being in favour of it. As this format appears successful in the main, we will use this for the next academic year for the Autumn and Spring reports. The remaining 8% of the comments will be debated by staff as we formulate the Summer Term report format. Thank-you
PARENT CONSULTATIONS – Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March
The parent consultations which are taking place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March will follow a similar format to previous meetings. The appointments will take place in the hall. The children’s work will be ready for you to collect in their classrooms. Do take time to look through their work before your appointment. A waiting area will be created in the middle of the hall which will create a confidential atmosphere. May I finally remind you that this is a ‘Grown ups’ only appointment. I look forward to meeting many of you this week.
Due to the staff being involved in Parent Consultations there will be NO Hockey, Football or Reading Club on Tuesday, and NO Maypole on Wednesday BUT HOLY HORRORS WILL BE ON AS USUAL.
UPDATE ON CROSSING PATROL
I had a meeting last week with Mr Hart the County Councillor and Mr Mottram the Highways Road Safety Manager to further discuss the future of the crossing patrol outside our school. Both gentlemen were extremely impressed with the petitions and individual letters sent to the County Council by children and parents from our school. Although we were not able to save the funding for our crossing patrol from the County Council, an opportunity has been created for a dialogue to occur between the Council, Highways and the school. Over the next few weeks we will be meeting to discuss the options for some form of crossing patrol for the Summer Term and indeed beyond. Issues to resolve are funding, recruitment, training, insurance etc. We will keep you informed of any progress and in the meantime would like to thank all those considerate drivers who slow down at the Vyces Road junction to give children and parents time to cross College Road safely.
RED NOSE DAY – Reminder
We are selling Red Noses at the office for £1.00 until Wednesday 16 March. Wear them on Friday!
NURSERY PLAY AND CHAT MORNINGS - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 April
On 4 and 6 April parents are welcome to come into Nursery to chat to Mrs Stephenson or Mrs Eyles and look at their child’s learning journey, and to play with their child. Please stay for as long as you wish between 9.30-11.30am
FRIENDS FAMILY FILM NIGHT
Friday’s showing of ‘Alpha and Omega’ was a great success, raising about £270. The Friends wish to thank the children and parents for their support, there has been some great feedback, and they hope to run another one in May.
ROAD WORKS
We have been told Mount Pleasant will have traffic lights from 16 – 25 March, so you may need to allow extra time for your journey to and from school.
OLD WELLIES!
If you have any old wellies sizes 11, 12 & 1 the reception classes would really like to have them. Thank you.
CUT YOUR BILLS
Suffolk Coastal District Council would like families to be aware that they may be entitled to Housing or Council Tax benefits. As long as you have less than £16,000 in savings you may qualify, even if you are working, for example a couple with two children earning £440 per week may qualify. They suggest you visit http://www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/yourhome/benefits/default.htm, ring 01394 444838 or visit the Council Offices at Melton Hill, Woodbridge.
SUFFOLK COASTAL YOUNG PEOPLES’ PROJECT
This group runs a Saturday club once a month on the fourth Saturday and a summer play-scheme. They are based in Saxmundham and cater for children aged 7-13 years old who have disabilities/additional needs. They do a variety of crafts, activities, play on the Wii and get outside as much as possible. For more information contact Maria on 01728 747938 (evenings).
REMINDER OF SCHOOL DATES FOR 2011
End of Term Friday 8 April
Non Pupil Day Tuesday 26 April 2011
Start of Term Wednesday 27 April 2011
Bank Holiday Friday 29 April 2011 Royal Wedding public holiday
Bank Holiday Monday 2 May 2011
Half Term w/c 30 May 2011
Non Pupil Day Friday 24 June 2011
Non Pupil Day Monday 27 June 2011
End of Term Friday 22 July 2011
DATES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012
AUTUMN TERM
Non Pupil Day Monday 5 September 2011
Non Pupil Day Tuesday 6 September 2011
Start of Term Wednesday 7 September 2011
Half Term w/c 24 October 2011
End of Term Friday 16 December 2011
SPRING TERM
Non Pupil Day Tuesday 3 January 2012
Start of Term Wednesday 4 January 2012
Half Term w/c 13 February 2012
End of Term Friday 30 March 2012
SUMMER TERM
Non Pupil Day Monday 16 April 2012
Start of Term Tuesday 17 April 2012
Bank Holiday Monday 7 May 2012
Bank Holiday Monday 28 May 2012
Half Term w/c 4 June 2012
End of Term Friday 20 July 2012
Non Pupil Day Monday 23 July 2012
SATS week TBC May 2012
Y6 Camp week 9 – 13 July 2012
