Newsletter 12

SCHOLASTIC LEAFLETS – short turnaround – return by Friday

Please find with this letter the Scholastic leaflets, please complete and return to the office with payment by Friday 16 November. 

PLEASE NOTE PAYMENT MUST BE EITHER BY CHEQUE PAYABLE TO SCHOLASTIC LIMITED OR BY CREDIT CARD. 

******NO CASH CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR SCHOLASTIC******

AUTUMN REPORTS & PARENT CONSULTATIONS

Reports will be coming home this Friday (16 November).  Along with the report you will find a pale yellow form to be returned to book an appointment to meet with your children’s class teachers for Parent Consultations on either Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 November from 3.30pm – 6.00pm.  We would expect all parents to make an appointment to see the teacher.  Please return this slip by next Tuesday - 20 November.

FRIENDS AGM REMINDER– Wednesday 21 November

The Friends AGM will be held on the morning of Wednesday 21 November in the hall from 9.00 to 9.30am.  Parents are very welcome to come into the hall earlier, from 8.40am for refreshments.  It is essential that the Friends get as many parents attending as possible, in order to adhere to the voting procedures of the Charity Commission.

Please show your support of the school by giving half an hour of your time to attend ~ it does not mean you have to join the Friends! Pre-school siblings are welcome with you.

 PHOTOGRAPHS - RETURN ORDERS BY TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Orders and payment for the photo proof sheets sent out Thursday must be returned to the office by Tuesday 20 November (cheques payable to Van Cols Ltd).

If you miss the deadline then we are afraid you will have to send directly to Van Cols and pay a £3.50 surcharge for late delivery.

EATS CATERING – USA DAY LUNCH – Thursday 22 November

There will be a special themed lunch next Thursday: Chicken Goujons in a bun with BBQ Sauce, Cheese & Tomato Enchilada, Curly Fries, Boston Beans, Corn On the Cob, Corn bread, Waffles & Ice Cream. In addition, the normal Thursday Roast dinner will move to Wednesday.

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL – THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who filled a shoebox for the Samaritans Purse appeal – we have received 54 to be sent off which is fantastic!

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

SHARE SESSION REMINDER – CLASS EM

Class EM’s share session will be on Thursday at 1.20pm.

DANGEROUS PARKING

Some parents who are dropping off / picking up their children from Vyces Road, have been pulling up and parking on the double yellow lines in the turning off College Road.  This is dangerous and causes safety concerns when pupils are trying to cross Vyces Road to get to the crossing patrol and are getting caught up in other cars trying to overtake the parked cars. 

Please can we ask parents to park safely and legally and not cause a danger to the public.

DIARY DATES – CAROL SERVICE CORRECTION

We would like to clarify that the Carol Service on Thursday 20 December is for classes KV, RV and PLDD. Parents of these classes are welcome to come along.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS – Foundation & Key Stage 1

We are changing the format to our Christmas performances, instead of traditional Nativity plays Key Stage 1 will be performing a ‘Christmas Celebration’ on the 11 & 12 December in the school hall from 10.30am, for which a letter will follow to book seats.

Foundation will be having ‘Christmas at the Church’ at St Michaels Church on Wednesday 12 December from 9.30am, where Reception and Nursery parents are invited to come and listen to the children sing Christmas songs and enjoy a hot drink and refreshments.  There will be no need to book for this, parents should just turn up on the day. 

CHARITY FUNDRAISER – Friday 16 November

Three pupils in Class EM are planning a fundraising cake stall in aid of Cancer Research after school on Friday 16 November.  Do please bring along some pocket money to buy a treat at the end of the week in aid of a good cause.  Thank you.

ART CLUB    **** ONLY YEAR 6 THIS HALF TERM ****

Art Club is starting this week for Year 6. Due to the expected high demand for this club, we will run on the same principle as last time.  The club will be open to Key Stage 2 pupils BUT with a different year group each half term.  There is a limit on the number of places to 15.

   Year 6 – start now to Christmas

Letters will be sent before the relevant half term to the following year groups to book a place:

   Year 5 - January to February half term

   Year 4 – February half term to Easter

   Year 3 - Easter to May half term

MORRISONS VOUCHERS
Thank you to all who collected these for us, we have managed to exchange them for a Water-Butt and seeds for the Foundation Garden.

Charity Bake Sale

This Friday (16th november) afterschool a group of girls from class EM are putting on a sale of home made cakes and other baked items such as cookies in aid of CANCER RESEARCH.
We would like you to come along and help raise some money.
So please come to the front playground shelter after school on Friday.
Thank you from the class EM baking committee: Phoebe, Freya and Maddie

Football Team Win Framlingham Tournament

Action shots from the tournament jointly run by Robert Hitchams and Framlingham Town Football Club

8 teams took part including 5 girls from SRH.

Mr James Cantrell handing out certificates.

The winners trophy handed to the joint captains of the Robert Hitcham's A Team

The winning team

School Councillors Interview Headteachers

On Monday 12th November Mrs Turner and four school council representatives from year 5&6 went to the Holiday Inn in Ipswich. We went on a minibus to Holiday Inn. When we arrived we were taken to our interviewing room. We were given sweets biscuits and a drink to keep us going. A head teacher from another school did a practice run through with us then we went straight in to interviewing our first candidate. We interviewed four different people, we read out our questions and then took notes and ticked boxes of what we thought of their answers. After we had interviewed all four candidates we had lunch in the hotel restaurant. When we had finished we were all very full up. We were given gifts because we did our interviewing very well. Then we walked back to the coach and drove home.

By Lucas Evans and Ebony Runnacles

Year6

Christmas Shoe Boxes Ready for Collection

The children of Robert Hitcham's have generously put together 54 boxes towards the Operation Christmas Child appeal.

A Poem for Remembrance Day

This poem was written by a child in key stage 1 - class LC

Lunchtime Chess Club

Over 20 boys and girls from years 5 and 6 went to Mr Byer's chess club on Thursay lunchtime.

They will soon be running the annual chess tournament and hopefully some matches against other schools.

Year 6 Visit to United Church

All of the childrn from classes DB and GA visited the United Church in Framlingham to find out about its history and the worship that goes on there.

Did you know?

This church was not built as a church. It was originally a flour mill.

The church was built in 1830.

The United Church has a minister called Martin Dawes - he sometimes takes assembly at our school.

There are also lay preachers such as Mr and Mrs Webb - she used to teach at Robert Hitchams.

The congregation is made up of people from different backgrounds and nationalities.

The church uses a projector and computer for some great songs. It also has a lovely old organ and a piano.

We spent some time drawing things around the church and taking digitaal photos.

Report by Eloise Garrett - class DB

Roald Dahl Inspires Year 5 Audio Stories

In literacy, we had to write a story based on Roald Dahl’s work. Some of us recorded ourselves reading our favourite parts. We hope you enjoy listening to them.

This one is by Francesca

We used digital sound recorders for our stories. We had to learn how to use a microphone and how to speak clearly and slowly.

This one is by Karis

This one is by Harrison

This one is by Bethany

This one is by Freya

all recordings made by Class EM

Newsletter 11

WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS UPDATE

We would like to clarify that ONLY those children who attended the recording day at Debenham will be able to perform at the concert on 2 December at the Spa Pavilion; this is due to restrictions on how many children can safely fit on the stage. Tickets for families to watch the concert can be booked on 01394 282126. In addition the CD should be available to purchase from 24 November and the DVD from 2 December, more details to follow.

REMINDER - CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL - Friday 9 November

Please return the filled shoe boxes for Samaritans Purse by Friday 9 November, don’t forget to include the £2.50 in the envelope. Thank you.

REMEMBRANCE POPPIES – now on sale in school

Poppies will be on sale in the school this week.  They will be brought to the classes each day when the children will have an opportunity to purchase a poppy if they wish to.

HALF-TERMLY DINNER PAYMENT – FOR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

DINNER MONEY MUST be paid on a MONDAY for the week or half term.

ALL HALF-TERMLY PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE BY THE FIRST MONDAY FOLLOWING THE START OF EACH HALF TERM.

DINNER MONEY COSTS FOR AUTUMN 2^nd HALF TERM (5 November – 21 December):

There are 7 weeks this term (35 days)

5 days a week                 35 days x £2.10           =          £73.50

4 days a week                 28 days x £2.10           =          £58.80

3 days a week                 21 days x £2.10                        =          £44.10

2 days a week                 14 days x £2.10                        =          £29.40

1 day a week                   7 days x £2.10             =          £14.70

Cheques should be made payable to Suffolk County Council (SCC) with your child’s name and class WRITTEN ON THE BACK please. ALL DINNER MONEY SHOULD BE HANDED IN AN ENVELOPE THAT STATES:  Child’s Name + Child’s Class + Which days dinner money is for

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT IS MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER, PLEASE.

MRS SPENCER IS EXPECTING!

Mrs Spencer is delighted to let the pupils know that she is expecting a baby in March.  We would like to pass on our congratulations to her and her family on this lovely news.

REMINDER - CHRISTMAS DINNER SLIPS TO RETURN

Slips should be returned for the Christmas lunch choice for EVERY CHILD please.  If we do not receive a slip from you we will ASSUME THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE HAVING A CHRISTMAS DINNER which will need to be paid for on 17 December.

AUTUMN REPORTS & PARENT CONSULTATIONS

Reports will be coming home on the Friday 16 November.  Along with the report you will find a slip to be returned about booking an appointment to meet with your children’s class teachers for Parent Consultations on either Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 November from 3.30pm – 6.00pm.  We would expect all parents to make an appointment to see the teacher.  Please return this slip by Tuesday 20 November.

  

FRIENDS AGM – Wednesday 21 November

At the end of last half term we sent out a flyer inviting parents to the Friends AGM, we would just like to remind you of the details:

The Friends AGM will be held on the morning of Wednesday 21 November in the hall from 9.00 to 9.30am.  Parents are very welcome to come into the hall earlier, from 8.40am for refreshments.  It is essential that the Friends get as many parents attending as possible, in order to adhere to the voting procedures of the Charity Commission.

Please show your support of the school by giving  half an hour of your time to attend ~ it does not mean you have to join the Friends! Pre-school siblings are welcome to stay with you.

NEW OFFICE ASSISTANT

We would like to welcome Mrs Nathan to join the team in the school office as a new Admin Assistant;   she will be working with us for 3 mornings each week.

COUNTY SPORTS DATES FOR THE COMING YEAR

Year 5 & 6 pupils will have opportunities to be selected to take part in the following County sporting events to represent the school over the coming year: Netball - 23 November;  Quicksticks Hockey-  14 March;  High 5s Netball - 19 April;  Touch Rugby - 30 April; 

Girls Football - 3 June;  Kwik Cricket - 17 June;  Athletics - 21 June;  Rounders - 25 June;

Cross Country date yet to be confirmed.  Details will follow nearer to each event.

NEW SAFEGUARDING LEAFLET

We have produced a very informative leaflet for parents and volunteers about Safeguarding Children. All regular volunteers will be given a copy, but parents are welcome to pick up a copy from the reception area by the office.  It can also be found on our Policies page on the school website at www.roberthitchams.ik.org

FREE SCHOOL MEALS

It is now quicker and easier to apply for Free School Meals.  For the majority of claimants you will no longer need to send proof of your benefit with the application form.  Suffolk County Council will check your eligibility against the Government’s benefit database and as long as you are in receipt of qualifying benefit, the provision of free school meals will commence.  An application form is available from the school or can be downloaded at www.suffolk.gov.uk

MORRISONS VOUCHERS

If you still have any of these vouchers tucked in your purse or bag, please do drop them into the office, the collection deadline is Friday 9 November.  Thank you.

FRIENDS CAKE STALL

The Friends would like to thank classes DB & GA/VR for their baking at the end of half term. Their cake stall raised £98.75.  Thanks also go to those who helped and bought on the day.

RECEPTION OPEN SESSIONS for Pupils due to start school September 2013

The Reception classes will be open for visits by parents and children due to start school next September.   The sessions are on Tuesday 6 November 9.30-11.30am or Thursday 8 November 1.30-2.30pm.  Parents are asked to please sign in at the school office where admission application forms are available.