NEWSLETTER 36

CHARITY DAY – THIS FRIDAY

The School Council have chosen to raise money for the RSPCA, so the children are asked to bring in a £1 donation or tins of cat/dog food for the charity.  

They can dress up as an animal, or they can wear stripes, spots or animal prints.  Foundation and KS1 children can also bring in a soft animal toy. 

There will be activities and games and art activities in classes too. 

FOUNDATION SANDPIT DAMAGED

We are sad to inform parents that the cover for the sandpit in the Foundation area has been irreparably damaged.  During school hours the children are NOT ALLOWED to stand on the cover, however, we are afraid that some parents who come into this area to drop off or collect do not supervise their children and allow them to stand or jump on this lid.

A very kind parent has offered to supply the wood and his own time to create a new cover for the sandpit, on the proviso that parents take responsibility to supervise their children before and after school in this area, and DO NO LET THEM ON THE COVER.

Thank you for your co-operation in this.

PHILOSOPHY CLUB

There has been a delay with establishing this club; a letter will be given to year 5-6 pupils once details are confirmed.

GOING HOME CHANGES & PRE-PLANNED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

Please remember to give a note to the class teacher (or to your child to give to them) if your child is going home with a different person to ‘normal’ OR before the date that they have  any pre-planned medical appointments (eg Dentist, Hospital, Doctors etc.)

VACANCY – RELIEF LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

We still have a vacancy for a relief lunchtime supervisor to be called on when needed, in term time only.  The hours will be from 12pm until 1.15pm and the rate of pay is £6.38 per hour plus holiday allowance.  No experience is required and full training will be given.  This could lead to more regular hours. Please contact Mrs Hulley in the school office on 723354.

JUNIOR GOLF COACHING – Thorpeness GOLF CLUB

Thorpeness Golf Club is offering junior golf coaching to children aged 4-17 years on Saturday mornings. The cost is just £2 per session, and equipment can be provided.  See the poster on the parent notice-board or call them on 01728 454926

PARENT COURSES FOR HELP WITH ENGLISH AND MATHS

A campaign to encourage adults who need help with their English or Math skills is underway, called “Now I Can”.  The courses are designed to make it easier for adults to do everyday things, like reading to their child, or pay a bill.  Information on courses can be found at www.leap.ac.uk/nowIcan or see the poster on our parent notice-board.

EX PUPILS’ CHARITY EVENT – SUper doo-pah charity project

Some ex-pupils (now at Thomas Mills) are running a charity fundraising event in aid of unicef/ WWF/ Cancer Research and Great Ormond St. on Saturday 11 May in St Michael’s Rooms from 10am–1pm, with stalls, raffles, refreshments and live performances at midday.

BANK HOLIDAY – MONDAY 6 MAY

Don’t forget next Monday is a Bank Holiday! Enjoy the long weekend.

SEE OVERLEAF FOR AN INFORMATION LEAFLET ON MORNING ROUTINES…