Newsletter 36

MORE STAFF NEWS

We are very sad to let parents and children know that Mrs Seaward will be leaving our school at the end of the Summer term to take up a teaching post at Kyson Primary School.  We are really sorry that she is moving on, but we all wish her every success for her new job and teaching career.

TEACHING VACANCY

We are currently advertising for a KS2 teacher to start in September.

If you know of someone who would be interested, please ask them to

contact the school office or visit the

Suffolk Jobs Direct website http://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/teaching-primary-ks2-teacher/36402.job for details and application forms.

******  ALL KEY STAGE TRIP LETTERS > PLEASE RETURN BY THURSDAY  ******

END OF TERM LUNCH – Thursday 21 May – CENSUS DAY

EATs catering are serving a Roast Chicken dinner, this Thursday; our school lunch funding is dependent on the number of KS1 pupils taking a school dinner, so please encourage your child to have this lunch on Thursday, if at all possible.  Thank you.

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK – 18 – 21 MAY

This item will not be relevant for children who come to school by bus. 

We are keen to promote the wider health benefits of keeping active whilst also providing better promotion of road safety and sustainable travel and so we would encourage all families to walk to school this week if at all possible.

Please take a look at www.walktoschool.org.uk

CAKE STALL – CLASSES LC & CA – Thursday 21 May

On Thursday remember to bring some pocket money as these two classes will be baking for the Friends end of half term cake stall in the Playground pavilion.

<<<<<< CLASS PLDD MUSIC  >>>>>>
Don’t forget that the letters sent home recently offering great value ‘Play-on’ music lessons from September need to be returned to the school office, please.

YEAR 2 SWIMMING – Wednesday 3 & 10 June

Year 2’s should remember their Swimming kit on the first 2 Wednesdays back after half term, for their sessions at Framlingham College

YEAR 6 MEET HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS – Thursday 4 June

Mr Jefferys (Head of Year 7) and some of the form tutors from Thomas Mills High School are coming in on Friday 6 June to meet the year 6 pupils individually, this is an important step in the preparation for the move to High School in September.

CAMP MEETING FOR YEAR 6 PARENTS – Tuesday 9 June

Just a reminder that all parents of the Year 6 children going to camp should come along to an important meeting with Mr Brook on Tuesday 9 June in the school hall at 6pm.

DINNER MONEY COST FOR SUMMER 2^nd HALF TERM

   PRICE £2.30       Dinner money should be paid on Mondays

Half term payments are due by the first Monday after each half term.

Due to a number of events this term the dinner money is different for a number of classes:

1 June – 22 July = 38 days  

    Year 6 -minus 5 days Camp, 1 day TMHS, 1 day production rehearsal = 31 days  £71.30

Classes JA, ES & PLDD -minus 2 trips = 36 days  £82.80

Classes NS, RV -minus 1 trip = 37 days  £85.10

Don’t forget you can pay for the whole term for 1/ 2/ 3 or 4 days per week too.

To pay on-line follow the link from the ‘Parent Information’ button on the school website.

Weekly:    5 days £11.50 / 4 days £9.20  / 3 days £6.90 / 2 days £4.60 / 1 day £2.30

Cheques should be made payable to Suffolk County Council (SCC)

with your child’s name and class WRITTEN ON THE BACK please.

DINNER MONEY MUST  BE HANDED TO THE TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE THAT STATES:       Child’s Name + Child’s Class + Which days dinner money is for.

***DEADLINE FOR HALF-TERM PAYMENT IS MONDAY 8 JUNE***

ADVANCE NOTICE - BAGS2SCHOOL COLLECTION –  Thursday 11 June

MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
A chance to blow your own 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 we are coming to your school on Thursday 11^th June at 6.30pm.  Your child will have the opportunity to try each instrument and we will tell you all about how to sign up for lessons.
Come and see our Music Man to find out more – no obligation, packages to suit all budgets.

WALKING BUS
With this letter please find a survey from the Parent Council about this new initiative they are looking into setting up. 
Please can we ask that all parents complete and return the survey, no matter whether or not you would use this service.
Without a decent number of responses it will be difficult to determine if a Walking Bus is a viable solution to help parents out. 
PLEASE RETURN BY THE WEDNESDAY AFTER HALF-TERM, THANK YOU.

ARTS FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 5th JUNE

11am-2.30pm ON THE SCHOOL FIELD

Parents are invited to come along to watch the

children’s artistic performances in:

DRAMA;  MUSIC;  RECITALS;  POETRY AND MORE

Everyone can stay for a PICNIC LUNCH on the field

More  information to follow

(IF WET THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED)

DIARY REMINDER
WE HAVE A PD DAY THIS FRIDAY.
THE CHILDREN RETURN ON MONDAY 1 JUNE AFTER HALF TERM.
Enjoy the Break!  Clubs will continue as normal that week.

School Cricket Matches vs Sidegate in Ipswich

On Friday we played a boys and girls match at Sidegate Primary.

Action shots of our boys batting.

Action shots of our girls batting.

Fram boys bowling and fielding.

Fram girls bowling and fielding.

Framlingham boys won by 20 runs.

Framlingham girls were outstanding - winning by 40 runs.

1st Round of House Cricket

Action shots from the first set of house games.

Bulstrode beat Howard by 41 runs.

In a high scoring game - Mills beat Hitcham by 33 runs.

Both matches were of a very good standard - the strength in depth of talent is very high this year.

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SATS & INTERNAL TESTING – from 11 to 21 May

Children from Year 1 – 6 are undergoing SATs tests and internal tests this week and next.  Please can we ask that parents exit the school buildings and grounds as soon as possible after the children come in in the morning. Thank you.

LAST MINUTE REMINDER FOR CHILDREN DOING SATs

Please remember to ensure that the children have a good breakfast before coming to school as this will help them concentrate through the morning SATs tests.

END OF TERM LUNCH – Thursday 21 May – CENSUS DAY

On the last day of term the kitchen are cooking a Roast Chicken dinner.

This day is also one of our census days, our school lunch funding is dependent on the number of KS1 pupils taking a school dinner on Thursday 21 May, so please encourage your child to have this lunch.  Thank you.

NEW ROAD/COUCY CLOSE PARKING DANGER

Due to parents parking illegally opposite Coucy Close and blocking view/access to the close there was an incident last week where a mum and her baby were knocked by a car at this junction. 

We repeatedly ask for parents to find a safe and legal place to park, and we understand that this can be a challenge in Framlingham, but please allow a little extra time to find a safe place to park.  We do not want to have to report that a child has been hospitalized, or worse, because of unsafe parking causing danger on the road.

**** NEWSFLASH****** Following this incident the Police have taken an active interest in the issue and we attach a letter to all parents from Suffolk Constabulary.

WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK – 18 – 21 MAY

This item will not be relevant for children who come to school by bus. 

We are keen to promote the wider health benefits of keeping active whilst also providing better promotion of road safety and sustainable travel and so we would encourage all families to walk to school next week if at all possible.

Perhaps those who normally drive into Framlingham could park on the outskirts of the town and walk in from there next week.   Please take a look at www.walktoschool.org.uk for activities, support and ideas for children and families for that week.

   TEACHING VACANCY

We are currently advertising for a KS2 teacher to start in September.
Visit the Suffolk Jobs Direct website here for details and application forms.

PARENT COUNCIL REQUEST…
We have been asked by the Parent Council to put the following in a letter to parents:
Please do not stand at the bottom of the stairs from RV/NS onto the playground so that teachers and children can access the playground and teachers can see parents when they collect their child.  Thank you.

MENU CHANGES – FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2015

The Head of Kitchen has assessed the menus for choices the children do not like or which there are excessive left overs.  They are adapting the VEGETARIAN menus, these will be in place now until the menus finish (October 2015):

Week 1                 Thurs               Quorn Roast (not Veg & Pea Curry)

Week 2                Mon                 Vegetable Korma (not Quorn & Veg Paella)

                             Tues                 Vegetable Fajiyas (not 5 Bean Chilli)

                                                     Adding Custard to the Banana & Apple Cake

Week 3                Mon                 Cauliflower Cheese  (not Italian Bean Bake)

                             Tues                 Quorn Bolognaise (not Vegetable Fajitas)

PREMIER SPORT – MAY HALF TERM COURSES

‘Inspire to Engage’ is Premier Sports brand new holiday course, ensuring children of all abilities are able to learn the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle whilst having fun with friends.  Your children will keep busy and active with a huge variety of activities and sports for them to enjoy during the school holiday. The programme helps your child improve their communication skills, build their self-confidence and develop valuable social skills.  Leaflets with booking information will be handed out shortly, or look online at www.premiersport.org   

or  www.premierperformingarts.co.uk

DIARY REMINDER - WE HAVE A PD DAY ON FRIDAY 22 MAY WHICH IS STRAIGHT BEFORE THE HALF TERM BREAK. (Thomas Mills are open on this day)

DINNER MONEY COST FOR SUMMER 2^nd HALF TERM

   PRICE £2.30       Dinner money should be paid on Mondays

Half term payments are due by the first Monday after each half term.

Due to a number of events this term the dinner money is different for a number of classes:

1 June – 22 July = 38 days  

    Year 6 -minus 5 days Camp, 1 day TMHS, 1 day production rehearsal = 31 days  £71.30

Classes JA, ES & PLDD -minus 2 trips = 36 days  £82.80

Classes NS, RV -minus 1 trip = 37 days  £85.10

Don’t forget you can pay for the whole term for 1/ 2/ 3 or 4 days per week too.

To pay on-line follow the link from the ‘Parent Information’ button on the school website.

Weekly:    5 days £11.50 / 4 days £9.20  / 3 days £6.90 / 2 days £4.60 / 1 day £2.30

Cheques should be made payable to Suffolk County Council (SCC)

with your child’s name and class WRITTEN ON THE BACK please.

DINNER MONEY MUST  BE HANDED TO THE TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE THAT STATES:       Child’s Name + Child’s Class + Which days dinner money is for.

***DEADLINE FOR HALF-TERM PAYMENT IS MONDAY 8 JUNE***

BAGS2SCHOOL COLLECTION - ADVANCE NOTICE - Thursday 11 June

COMMUNITY ITEM:

Come along to the Community Garden working party this Sunday from 10am-12pm.
Free refreshments will be available.
The Garden is situated below Framlingham College, just above the New Road Allotments.
All welcome! Just turn up with gloves for adults, children's gloves are available to borrow.
For more information please email jem@wearedrab.co.uk or telephone 724800

SRH School Election 2015

Yesterday we held our own general election amongst all of our KS2 children.

We had four parties: Sport for All, Environmental, Healthy Living and Animal Rights.

Each of the party leaders gave speeches and answered questions.

The children then had their name checked on our electoral register and were given a ballot paper.

In the voting booth.

Posting ballot paper into the ballot box.

The votes were counted.

Some children read their poems about the Suffragettes.

The result was very close - just one vote between 1st and 2nd place.

FILM NIGHT - Friday 15 May

Please note the date on the Friends Film Night booking letter for 'Paddington' should state:  FRIDAY 15 MAY.

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NEW PARENT GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT         

We are delighted to let parents know that we have appointed Mrs Rebecca Jennings, mother of Genevieve Jennings, as the new parent Governor.  Her term of office starts on 1^st May.

We would also like to take this opportunity to offer our grateful thanks to Mrs Catherine Hill, who has served as a Parent Governor for the last 4 years for all her hard work and dedication to the work of the Governing Body in support of the school.

MORE STAFF NEWS

We would like to let parents and children know that, sadly, Mrs Spencer will be leaving us in July to move to a teaching post at Kelsale Primary School in September.  All the staff are really sorry to lose her from our team, but we all wish her every success in her new role.

We are currently advertising for a teaching position to start in September.

http://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org//JobDetails.aspx?msg=qt2Np5Upvln7GM7w3ZWyGC0f%2f3KeTstoDS1XkPgdyps%3d

YEAR 3/4 CLUBS

Due to an oversight the Clubs List still mentions Wednesday lunchtime Football Club, which is not running this term.

CRICKET CLUB ON THURSDAY

Those children who would like a school dinner can go into the hall first to have their lunch, after which a member of staff will escort them all up to the field.  Those who have a packed lunch can go straight to the field with a member of staff to eat their picnic there before they start the cricket.

ELECTION FEVER HITS S.R.H. - Thursday 7 May

On Thursday it won`t be just adults who`ll be turning out to vote. K.S.2. children will be holding their own election where they will be casting a vote for one of the following:

The Environmental Party, The Animal Rights Party, The Sport For All Party and The Healthy Living Party.

Each party has an elected leader and deputy and on Thursday afternoon they will be presenting their final speeches to K.S.2, hoping to win over those “floating voters!”

All children in K.S.2 have enjoyed learning about the electoral process and now have a greater understanding of the essential British value of democracy.

For election results please see the school blog on Thursday afternoon.

SATS & INTERNAL TESTING – from 11 to 21 May

We would like to advise you that children from Year 1 – 6 will undergo SATs tests and internal tests during next week and into the week after. 

Please can we ask that parents exit the school buildings and grounds as soon as possible after the children come in in the morning. Thank you.

LAST MINUTE REMINDER FOR CHILDREN DOING SATs

Please remember to ensure that the children have a good breakfast before coming to school as this will help them concentrate through the morning SATs tests.

YEAR 5 LUNCH – Tuesday 12 May

The Year 5 pupils have voted for their choice of favourite lunch: Sausages with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Vegetables, with a dessert of Chocolate Crunch and Chocolate Sauce.

This will be served on Tuesday 12 May and ALL children can have this lunch if they would like.

VIOLIN – There will be lessons this Friday for Monday pupils
(because of the Bank Holiday) - please remember your instrument.

SCHOOL NURSE DROP IN SESSION – Tuesday 12 May

The school nurse will be available in the school library on Tuesday 12 May for a drop-in session.  Parents can just turn up at the office to see her from 8.45am – 9.30am.

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING – THURSDAY 14 MAY

If you have anything that you wish your Parent Council Representative to raise at the next meeting, please speak to them by Friday 8 May. Thank you.

FRIENDS FILM NIGHT– Friday 15 May - PADDINGTON

The Friends will be screening ‘Paddington’ for their next film night – ticket applications will be sent home very shortly. Paddington is known for his unique sense of style, bright red wellingtons, a blue duffel coat all set off with a jaunty hat. Bring along your own bear on the night and the best one will win a prize!

END OF TERM LUNCH – Thursday 21 May – CENSUS DAY

On the last day of term the kitchen are cooking a Roast Chicken dinner.

This day is also one of our census days – our school lunch funding is dependent on the number of KS1 pupils taking a school dinner on Thursday 21 May, so please encourage your child to have this lunch.  Thank you.

RECEPTION DENTAL SCREENING SURVEY

Half of the Reception children have been given a letter asking them to take part in an NHS dental screening survey.  Please can we prompt those parents who received a letter to return the slip to either opt in or opt out of the survey? All survey results are confidential and only used for NHS data.  Thank you

BAGS2SCHOOL COLLECTION ADVANCE NOTICE– Thursday 11 June

The Friends would like to give advance notice of the next Bag2School collection on Thursday 11 June. They raised £128 from the last collection, and it is a great way to have a good clear-out at home over half term, whilst raising money for the school.

SAINSBURYS ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

If you still have any of these vouchers we will be collecting them up to Monday 18 May, please just drop them into the office. Thank you.

VOLUNTEER ‘THANK YOU TEA’ – Change to date

Due to a clash with a school trip we are moving the Volunteer Thank You tea – the new date will now be Thursday 16 July in the afternoon – regular volunteers and school benefactors will receive an invitation in June. 

Please speak to Mrs Miller in the office if you do not receive an expected invitation.

PD DAYS FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR – 2015-2016

The last Diary Dates leaflet did not have 3 of the non-pupil days on.  These have now been agreed and so next year all 5 PD days will be the same as Thomas Mills High School:

Wednesday 2 September 2015

Friday 23 October 2015

Monday 4 January 2016

Friday 12 February 2016

Monday 11 April 2016

DIARY REMINDER - WE HAVE A PD DAY ON FRIDAY 22 MAY WHICH IS STRAIGHT BEFORE THE HALF TERM BREAK. (Thomas Mills are open on this day)