All Clubs will start back THIS WEEK (except Orchestra & Recorders)
so please remember to bring instruments / PE kits on the correct days.
MEET THE TEACHER – Thursday 22 September after school
This new initiative invites you to attend a presentation by your class and key stage teachers to understand a little more about what your child/ren will be experiencing this term in their new class. The meeting will be no more than 20 minutes, and is not an opportunity for individual chats with your teacher, but will give an overview of your child/rens areas of learning including suggestions for helping at home. You may bring your children with you if you wish.
Timings are KS1 at 3.15pm, Lower KS2 at 3.45pm, Upper KS2 at 4.15pm
NEW TERM
KS1 and KS2 enjoyed a lovely Church Service on Friday when Revd Graham Owen welcomed the children back for the new school year. He also touched on our 2 main themes this year: “Challenge for All” and “Independence – Ready for the Future”. Throughout this year there will be opportunities for you to be involved in our 2 themes – Revd Owen was very keen to emphasise that children must never be worried to ask for help and must always strive to do their best.
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
We are pleased that further ‘Activities for All’ funding has been made available to the school this year. The fund, part of a Government initiative, helps support children and young people to attend more activities that take place outside of normal school hours by contributing to activity costs, focusing on those children who are disadvantaged by economic circumstances. The fund can also be used to provide opportunities for children who are young carers, for those who do not have English as their first language or who are experiencing challenging times in their lives.
If you feel that you would like your child to be considered for this funding, please get a form from the school office and return by Friday 23 September. Our allocated amount may not be enough to meet all requests, but all applications will be considered when allocating the fund.
SAFEGUARDING – GATES TO BE CLOSED
Please can we inform parents that ALL gates will be closed between 9am and 3pm, if you come into school between these times (eg as a volunteer, or to collect from Nursery) PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU SECURELY CLOSE THE GATE BEHIND YOU.
GUITAR LESSONS
We still have spaces for Wednesday Guitar lessons (Y3-6), if your child is interested, please contact the office by NEXT Wednesday at the latest.
ADMISSIONS FOR RECEPTION 2012/2013
Reception Applications Letters and Forms for next year are now available at the school office.
Please note they MUST be returned to the Admissions Team at Ipswich by 13 January 2011.
For information go to: www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissionstoschools, you can apply online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/onlineadmissions, but you will still need to get a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) from the office.
MORRISSONS VOUCHERS
We are now collecting these vouchers, please pop in box by the office until 30 October.
SCC CATERING CHANGES TO SPECIAL LUNCH – replacing Apple Day Lunch
The Catering Apple Day lunch planned for 19 October has been cancelled and will be replaced by a Bonfire Lunch on Friday 4 November
CHANGE TO GAJB SHARE SESSION DATE – now Friday 21 October
Due to a clash with cycle proficiency the share session on Thursday 20 October will now be on Friday 21 October… letter to follow.
CHURCHES TOGETHER – 25 September to 2 October
The Framlingham churches invite you to a week of continuous prayer at St Michael’s Church, please see the parent notice board, or church notice board for more information.
KENTWELL TUDOR RE-ENACTMENTS
As KS2 are studying the Tudors this term, we felt it would be useful for parents to know there is a weekend of re-creation of Tudor life from 1553 at Kentwell on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September, 11am – 5pm. Please see their website www.kentwell.co.uk for details, there is a slight reduction in costs if you apply on line in advance.
BELLES ON BIKES – 2 October 2011
This is the first ladies only charity bike ride in Suffolk with a 17 mile ride starting at the Castle Inn Framlingham. There is a £5 entry fee, part of which will go to Radio Castle, a new community radio station. Cyclists can then raise money by sponsorship for any charity they wish. See www.bellesonbikes.co.uk or contact Rupert Durrant on 07993 815533 or rupert@thedurrants.com to secure your entry.
SKILLS FOR PARENTS COURSES
These start again in September in Woodbridge. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information or phone 07514 402507, email skillsforparents@btinternet.com or visit the website at: www.skills-for-parents.co.uk
VOLUNTEER HELPERS IN CLASS… CAN YOU OFFER SOME TIME?
Thank you to all the volunteer helpers who have already registered with us this year. Some classes have had no parent volunteers yet, so we have a number of sessions where help is required. Below are the days/times where your help would be appreciated. Volunteer help is a very important part of school life and if you feel able to help at any time, not just with any of the sessions below, we would be very pleased to hear from you. To help in school you do need to complete a Volunteer Declaration form and CRB form so we can run the relevant checks. If you have not previously completed one, or wish to check if your name is already on the list, please contact the school office.
If you are able to cover one of the sessions below please speak to the class teacher.
CLASS DAY TIME DAY TIME
DBGM Friday 9-10am
GAJB Monday 9-10am Friday 9-10am or 10-11am
NS Tuesday 9-10am Friday 9-10am
EM Tuesday 9-10am Friday 1.15-2.15pm
PLDD Fridays 1.15-2.15pm Alternate Thursday 2.30-3.05pm
RV Tuesday 9-10am Wednesday 9-10am
KT Any morning 9-10am
LC Friday 9-10am Thursday 1.15-2.15pm
JC Friday 9-10am
CA Wednesday from 1.15pm Monday & Friday 9-10am
