Tuesday 19 November 2013

Newsletter 13


PARENT CONSULTATIONS
Parent Consultations on either Wednesday 20 or Thursday 21 November from 3.30pm – 6.00pm will be held in the hall, please allow extra time before your appointment to go to your child’s class to collect their tray to look at in the hall before your appointment.  Mrs Ambrose is unwell and her consultation date will be re-arranged.
We would expect all parents to have made an appointment to see the teacher. 
In addition to seeing your child’s class teacher you may also book an appointment to see Mrs Picton or a parent Governor (either Mrs Hill or Mr Owen).  Please contact the school office who will book you an appointment time.

REMINDER – NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY
Due to parent consultations, please be aware there will be no Holy Horrors, Art Club or Orchestra after school this week.

BAG TO SCHOOL COLLECTION – Thursday 21 November
Please pack good condition clothing, bedding, belts & shoes (in pairs!) in the bags provided by the Friends.  More bags are available at the office.  Bring your bags to the front playground on the morning of the collection (by 8.45am)

VICTORIAN DAY SUCCESS
Last Tuesday’s Victorian Day was a resounding success as staff and children entered into the spirit of the day by dressing and behaving appropriately (with children remaining in silence – for most of the day!- while a few raised voices were heard from members of staff, especially Mr Vaughan!).
Evident throughout the day though was the learning that was taking place. 
Here are a selection of quotes from the children where they show quite clearly how much they gained from the day:
“The best part was Arithmetic because I learnt all the units of money and
measures they used back then”
“The day was brilliant!”
“The best part was sewing because we got to make a bookmark”
“ I enjoyed the whole day because it was fun”
“Victorian children were scared of their teacher – I’m glad I didn’t go to a Victorian school!”
“We got to ring the hand bell”
“The best part was drill because we learnt how to march”
“I enjoyed Geography because we learnt which countries were in the British Empire”

DON’T FORGET…
NON-UNIFORM DAY ON FRIDAY
PLEASE BRING A DONATION TO THE FRIENDS OF:
CHRISTMAS HAMPER GOODIES
Bottles of alcohol, chocolates, festive food, new gifts (eg candles, toiletries),
new decorations, boxes of crackers etc…
REMEMBER: Clothing & footwear must be suitable for a normal day at school.

ADVENT SERVICE AT ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH – Sunday 1 December 9.30am
The singing club has been invited to sing at this service in St Michaels on Sunday 1 December.  The children should arrive in time for the 9.30am start; they can wear their own clothes. 
It would be lovely if family and friends of the singing club, and any other family who wishes to, could come along to the service to give support and join in.

MORRISONS VOUCHERS
Thank you to all who collected these for us, we have managed to exchange them for Gardening gloves for the Foundation garden and for Gardening club.

YOUNG ART EAST ANGLIA COMPETITION 2014 & EXHIBITION
If you would like to enter this competition, then your Art work should be on the theme of “Myths Legends & Fairytales”, using any medium except bulky collage, no larger than A3 size and must not be mounted or laminated.  The entry must be accompanied by a minimum donation of £2.00 for Cancer Research UK, and the child’s name, year and school name must be printed clearly on the back. 
Selected entries will be included in an exhibition at the Peter Pears Gallery in Aldeburgh from 14-16 March 2014.  To have exhibited artwork returned it will need to be purchased at the Gallery.  Please hand all entries in to our own school office by Wednesday 22 January 2014.  
Enquiries by email to info@youngarteastanglia.co.uk or visit www.youngarteastanglia.co.uk

MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION – NEW ENROLMENT
A chance to blow your trumpet, toot your flute or learn to play clarinet, cornet or saxophone!  
Music for Schools is a charity that gives music lessons in schools, and children in Year 3- Year 6 will be given an instrumental demonstration on Weds 27 November. 
This will be followed by a PARENT EVENING on Tuesday 3 December at 6.30pm where you can meet their Music Man to find out more – no obligation, packages to suit all budgets.  For more info visit www.mfsf.org.uk

SEVERE WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS
We make every possible effort to ensure that the school remains open, but many of the staff live a long way away which involves difficult cross country journeys.  In the event of bad weather conditions, please listen to the radio for information with regard to whether the school has to be closed or not:          
Radio Suffolk     95.5, 95.9, 103.9 and 104.6FM -  updates at 10 past and 20 to each hour
Broadland Norfolk  102.4FM   /    SGR FM   97.1-96.4FM   /   Beach Radio   103.4 and 97.4FM
Also visit http://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk

DISCLAIMER REGARDING CLUBS ADVERTISED THROUGH OUR LETTERS
The inclusion of details of extra-curricular, local and out-of-school activities (which are not run by us) in our letters in no way implies that they are supported/endorsed by Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP School, its Governors or any member of Staff.  Parents are advised to make the appropriate enquiries regarding supervision, insurance and other matters.

THE GIVING MACHINE
The Friends would like to remind parents about this website which, once you have registered, you can use to do internet shopping at many online stores.  Remember if you do your Christmas shopping via The Giving Machine you won't pay any more than normal and they will donate a percentage of what you spend to the Friends.  All you need to do is:
2. Click “Join” to Join as a “Shopper/Giver”, register your details and set up a password.
3. Choose “Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP School Framlingham” as your beneficiary.
4. Select the online store you wish to shop from - there are over 200 to choose from.