Thursday, 3 May 2012
2012 OLYMPIC TORCH ROUTE
Dear Parents and Carers
This letter is unusual in that it comes from the Headteachers from our Pyramid of Primary Schools and includes Dennington, Charsfield, Easton, Earl Soham, Wickham Market and Sir Robert Hitcham’s in Framlingham.
We are thrilled to be able to share with you the part we would like your children to play in the progress of the Olympic Torch on its journey to London.
Easton Primary School children in Y5 and Y6 will be preparing model school Olympic torches for a relay to take place between all the Pyramid Primary Schools in the weeks leading up to the arrival of the official Olympic torch in our part of Suffolk.
The schools have also been working together with the Local Education Authority and the District and Parish Councils to organise for our children to view the torch relay as it passes through Wickham Market on Thursday 5th July at 2.59pm.
To mark this momentous event the morning of the 5th July will be given over to individual schools to organise activities on their sites. After lunch coaches will transport children, staff and helpers to Wickham Market Primary School who have kindly offered the use of their school facilities, where activities will be planned for the children until the time comes for them to move into their viewing positions as directed by the Torch Relay organisers for the town. After the torch has passed by, the children will be escorted back to the Primary School site where they will be given a packed tea. Coaches will then begin to return them to their schools. Any children who normally travel home from school by bus will still be taken home by bus and all children who are normally collected from school will be returned to their own school to be collected by their parents. Times for the return journey will be confirmed in another letter nearer to the time however it is envisaged that all children will be returned to their school or normal collection point by 5.45pm at the latest.
This is a unique educational opportunity for all our children to experience a little of the excitement of the Olympics. We would therefore not be authorising any absence requests from school on that day.
Each school will organise their own supervision of the children which may include volunteer help, however families are actively discouraged on advice from Health and Safety from the District and Parish Councils from joining their children at the viewing site due to the pressure of many children in a small area.
Final details will be sent to you as soon as they are in place, however as you can imagine the organisation for the event is immense and involves many individuals and groups so we do thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as details may alter as we approach 5th July.
Yours sincerely
Mrs H Picton, Headteacher
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP School
Heavy Rain Floods the Mere
More heavy rain overnight saw water flowing into the Mere infront of Framlingham Castle. You can see a farm gate almost submerged by the water.
This is the start of the River Ore. Water goes out of the other side of the Mere and past the Coop.
Monday, 30 April 2012
Newsletter 32
HANDWRITING PENS Please can we remind parents that Key Stage 2 pupils should have a BLUE handwriting pen in their pencil case. We recommend gel pens as these flow easily, where as biros can impede your child’s handwriting. We recommend you label the pen with your child’s name. Gel pens can be purchased from any stationers or the office have now secured a new source which are available at a great price of 50p each.
VYCES ROAD CLOSED Just to give parents advance notice: Vyces Road (opposite the school entrance on College Road) will be closed from 8 May for 36 days. This will cause congestion on College Road especially when the buses are dropping off / collecting. Please can we ask drivers to be considerate of the crossing patrol during this period too. Thank you.
REMINDER NO CHOIR UNTIL 31 MAY Please can we remind parents that Key Stage 2 choir is not running again until Thursday 31 May, thank you.
ART PROJECT VOLUNTEER HELPERS REQUIRED – Thursday 10 May The Year 4 children in class EM will be involved in a one day sculpture project at the end of May (see below). In preparation for this day some ‘plinths’ need to be made on which to display the sculptures. We are looking for some willing parents who would be able to come into school on Thursday 10 May for an hour or so, to help create these. They will be made from dental plaster mixed with gravel which will be poured into moulds to set. You do not have to be ‘arty’! If you can help, please speak to Miss Montague and Mrs Dwyer.
ART PROJECT DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED For the Cathedral Art Project in May, we require a number of art supplies and hoped that families may have some of these items that they would be happy to donate to the project: bamboo garden canes; black emulsion paint; wire coat hangers; polythene sheeting/sheets; old salt and pepper pots; bits of lace. If you are able to donate any, please bring them in by Thursday 10 May. Thank you.
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS – ADVANCE WARNING – Friday 1 June To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee we are organising a day of events on Friday 1 June. We would like to give you advance warning that the children will have the opportunity to come to school in either traditional dress which represents any country from the commonwealth or they can dress up in red, white and blue. We would like the children to bring a donation of 50p for dressing up, which will be for charity. More details to follow
BANK HOLIDAY – Monday 7 May Just to remind you all that next Monday is a Bank Holiday. Please note Violin lessons for that week will be held on Friday 11 May.
VYCES ROAD CLOSED Just to give parents advance notice: Vyces Road (opposite the school entrance on College Road) will be closed from 8 May for 36 days. This will cause congestion on College Road especially when the buses are dropping off / collecting. Please can we ask drivers to be considerate of the crossing patrol during this period too. Thank you.
REMINDER NO CHOIR UNTIL 31 MAY Please can we remind parents that Key Stage 2 choir is not running again until Thursday 31 May, thank you.
ART PROJECT VOLUNTEER HELPERS REQUIRED – Thursday 10 May The Year 4 children in class EM will be involved in a one day sculpture project at the end of May (see below). In preparation for this day some ‘plinths’ need to be made on which to display the sculptures. We are looking for some willing parents who would be able to come into school on Thursday 10 May for an hour or so, to help create these. They will be made from dental plaster mixed with gravel which will be poured into moulds to set. You do not have to be ‘arty’! If you can help, please speak to Miss Montague and Mrs Dwyer.
ART PROJECT DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED For the Cathedral Art Project in May, we require a number of art supplies and hoped that families may have some of these items that they would be happy to donate to the project: bamboo garden canes; black emulsion paint; wire coat hangers; polythene sheeting/sheets; old salt and pepper pots; bits of lace. If you are able to donate any, please bring them in by Thursday 10 May. Thank you.
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS – ADVANCE WARNING – Friday 1 June To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee we are organising a day of events on Friday 1 June. We would like to give you advance warning that the children will have the opportunity to come to school in either traditional dress which represents any country from the commonwealth or they can dress up in red, white and blue. We would like the children to bring a donation of 50p for dressing up, which will be for charity. More details to follow
BANK HOLIDAY – Monday 7 May Just to remind you all that next Monday is a Bank Holiday. Please note Violin lessons for that week will be held on Friday 11 May.
Friday, 27 April 2012
Reception Class Planting Seeds
Children from class KM (Reception) planting various vegetable seeds with Mrs Eyles.
Seed tray is ready.
Water the seeds.
Finally place in our greenhouse.
Child inherits old family bible
One of our year 4 children has brought into school an old bible given to her by her family.
The writing on the first page shows that it was first given to her great grandparent in 1865.
Our House by Class LC
These super pictures (of their own houses) are by children in year 2.
You can clearly see typical Suffolk architecture in some the drawings - pink and cream on the outside for example.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
New Gardening Club Digs In
A new after school club started this week.
Our school has been given a plot on the new community gardens extension to the Framlingham Allottments.
A group of 20 children (of mixed ages) went with Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Eyles plus some parents (Mr Seeley and Mr Duggans) who are involved with the Community Gardens project at Pigs Meadow.
The first session involved some digging up of weeds and planting potatoes.
The children also made some plans for future planting and growing.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
FRAMLINGHAM 2012 T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION - REMINDER
The deadline for returning your entry to the school office or Bill Bulstrode’s is this Wednesday - 25 April.
SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS
The deadline for collecting these vouchers is 4 May, the collection box is outside the office.
ART PROJECT DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES NEEDED
For a Cathedral Art Project which some of the children will be doing in May, we require a number of art supplies and were hoping that families may have some of these items that they would be happy to donate to the project:
bamboo garden canes; black emulsion paint; wire coat hangers;
polythene sheeting/sheets; old salt and pepper pots; bits of lace.
If you are able to donate any of these, please bring them in by Thursday 17 May. Thank you.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS - DEADLINE MONDAY 30 APRIL
Please find with this letter the latest Scholastic Book leaflet. Please complete and return to the office with payment by Monday 30 April.
PLEASE NOTE PAYMENT MUST BE EITHER BY CHEQUE PAYABLE TO ‘SCHOLASTIC LIMITED’ OR BY CREDIT CARD.
***NO CASH CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR SCHOLASTIC ORDERS***
VISIT BY OUR LOCAL MP
On Friday 20 April we were honoured to have a short visit from Dr Daniel Poulter MP.
Sadly, there was very little time to speak with children, but he was impressed with the confidence of those he did see and the happy atmosphere in the school. He has promised to make another visit soon.
GARDENING CLUB NOW FULL
We have had a big response to the gardening club letter sent last week and already have a waiting list of 12 pupils. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate any more.
NEW CLEANING CONTRACT AT SCHOOL
From 1 April the school cleaning will be carried out by SCC contractors, EFMS. Some of the current cleaning staff have transferred over to continue working with EFMS.
PERMISSION FOR CHILDREN TO WALK HOME ALONE 2012
After school, all teachers bring their classes onto the playground to meet their families. Any children not collected will then return to their class teacher who will take them to the office.
If you allow your child to walk home we require you to sign the slip below and return it to the office please, else we will be unable to let your child leave school.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ADVISED US OF THIS YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO SO AGAIN.
Please advise the class teacher of any changes to collection arrangements in writing.
PERMISSION FOR CHILDREN TO WALK HOME ALONE 2012
My child/ren : _______________________________________ Class __________________
_______________________________________ Class __________________
is/are allowed to walk home from school on their own.
Parent Name ______________________Signature __________________ Date _____________
Please return the slip to the school office
The deadline for returning your entry to the school office or Bill Bulstrode’s is this Wednesday - 25 April.
SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS
The deadline for collecting these vouchers is 4 May, the collection box is outside the office.
ART PROJECT DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES NEEDED
For a Cathedral Art Project which some of the children will be doing in May, we require a number of art supplies and were hoping that families may have some of these items that they would be happy to donate to the project:
bamboo garden canes; black emulsion paint; wire coat hangers;
polythene sheeting/sheets; old salt and pepper pots; bits of lace.
If you are able to donate any of these, please bring them in by Thursday 17 May. Thank you.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS - DEADLINE MONDAY 30 APRIL
Please find with this letter the latest Scholastic Book leaflet. Please complete and return to the office with payment by Monday 30 April.
PLEASE NOTE PAYMENT MUST BE EITHER BY CHEQUE PAYABLE TO ‘SCHOLASTIC LIMITED’ OR BY CREDIT CARD.
***NO CASH CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR SCHOLASTIC ORDERS***
VISIT BY OUR LOCAL MP
On Friday 20 April we were honoured to have a short visit from Dr Daniel Poulter MP.
Sadly, there was very little time to speak with children, but he was impressed with the confidence of those he did see and the happy atmosphere in the school. He has promised to make another visit soon.
GARDENING CLUB NOW FULL
We have had a big response to the gardening club letter sent last week and already have a waiting list of 12 pupils. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate any more.
NEW CLEANING CONTRACT AT SCHOOL
From 1 April the school cleaning will be carried out by SCC contractors, EFMS. Some of the current cleaning staff have transferred over to continue working with EFMS.
PERMISSION FOR CHILDREN TO WALK HOME ALONE 2012
After school, all teachers bring their classes onto the playground to meet their families. Any children not collected will then return to their class teacher who will take them to the office.
If you allow your child to walk home we require you to sign the slip below and return it to the office please, else we will be unable to let your child leave school.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ADVISED US OF THIS YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO SO AGAIN.
Please advise the class teacher of any changes to collection arrangements in writing.
PERMISSION FOR CHILDREN TO WALK HOME ALONE 2012
My child/ren : _______________________________________ Class __________________
_______________________________________ Class __________________
is/are allowed to walk home from school on their own.
Parent Name ______________________Signature __________________ Date _____________
Please return the slip to the school office
Monday, 23 April 2012
Rugby Team at District Tournament
These super photos were taken this afternoon by Mr Byer during the annual rugby tournament held at Hartismere High School.
Robert Hitcham's team finished as runners-up in the tournament after winning 7 out of their 8 matches.
Their only defeat was to the eventual winners: Debenham.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Newsletter 30
WELCOME BACK!
Dear Parents
On behalf of the Staff and Governors I would like to welcome all the pupils back for the summer term. We have some wonderful events planned this term for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics which I am sure the children will enjoy.
DIARY DATES FOR SUMMER TERM
We have produced a separate leaflet with Diary Dates for the rest of this school year. It includes all the assemblies, share sessions, sporting events, Friends events and share sessions for the term. Please also note the section on club start dates and the 2012/2013 calendar.
SUN PROTECTION
Now the summer term has started I wanted to remind you about our Sun Protection policy. The sun’s rays are particularly strong in the summer and they can damage children’s skin, which can sadly lead to skin cancer in later life.
Your child’s health and well-being are very important to us, which is why we:
* spend time learning about the importance of sun protection;
* encourage pupils to wear hats when outside and to use sunscreen;
* encourage pupils to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
More details of these and other sun protection plans can be found in our Sun Protection policy. Of course, your support is very important if we are to make this work.
You can help by:
* talking to your child about the importance of sun protection at home;
* applying a minimum factor 15 sunscreen to your child’s face, neck, arms and legs
(if exposed) before they leave home, in order to safeguard them through the day;
* always sending your child to school in a hat (preferably with a wide brim);
* ensuring your child brings in a water bottle (with a sports cap).
Visit www.wrapsplathat.co.uk for more information and a chance to win a holiday.
COATS
However… as the British weather is so unpredictable can we please ask that children bring a waterproof coat with them as we still like them to go out at break and lunch times even if the weather is a little wet.
MONEY IN SCHOOL
Please note that all money coming into school should be in a sealed envelope, clearly labelled with your child’s name, class, reason for payment and amount. All money should be handed to the class teacher, and dinner money for the week must be handed in on a Monday, thank you.
Cheques must also state your child’s name & class on the reverse please.
DISCO SUCCESS
The sold-out discos at the end of last term were a great success and raised £499.75
The Friends would like to thank all the parents who helped on the night.
END OF LAST TERM CAKE STALL
The Friends are really pleased to let parents know that they raised £137.40, thank you to all who supported this event ~ baking or buying!
BUILDING WORK CONTINUES
Unfortunately, the repair work to the front reception roof has entailed more work than anticipated and it is likely that this entrance will be unusable until half term.
NO SCOOTERS ON PLAYGROUND
Please can we ask that parents do not allow their children to ride scooters on the playground before and after school as there have been a few close accidents recently.
CROSS COUNTRY RESULT
A number of our Y6 & Y5 pupils took part in the inter-schools Cross Country at the end of last term. We are pleased to announce that Jake Seaber won the gold medal for the boys, Grace Berry gained silver and Zoe Hardy gained bronze for the girls, followed in fourth place by Ellie Pitcher. Well done to everyone who took part.
NEW MIDDAY SUPERVISORS
We are pleased to announce that we have 4 new midday supervisors who will join our team. They are Mrs Mayhew, Mrs Freeman, Miss Martin & Mrs Mean-Roberts. We would like to welcome them to the school staff.
WORLINGWORTH CRICKET SIGNING ON DAY
On Sunday 29th April at 10.30am interested pupils (8-11 years) can sign on at Bedfield Little Green for a summer of coaching and games, coaching takes place on Saturday mornings.
Dear Parents
On behalf of the Staff and Governors I would like to welcome all the pupils back for the summer term. We have some wonderful events planned this term for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics which I am sure the children will enjoy.
DIARY DATES FOR SUMMER TERM
We have produced a separate leaflet with Diary Dates for the rest of this school year. It includes all the assemblies, share sessions, sporting events, Friends events and share sessions for the term. Please also note the section on club start dates and the 2012/2013 calendar.
SUN PROTECTION
Now the summer term has started I wanted to remind you about our Sun Protection policy. The sun’s rays are particularly strong in the summer and they can damage children’s skin, which can sadly lead to skin cancer in later life.
Your child’s health and well-being are very important to us, which is why we:
* spend time learning about the importance of sun protection;
* encourage pupils to wear hats when outside and to use sunscreen;
* encourage pupils to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
More details of these and other sun protection plans can be found in our Sun Protection policy. Of course, your support is very important if we are to make this work.
You can help by:
* talking to your child about the importance of sun protection at home;
* applying a minimum factor 15 sunscreen to your child’s face, neck, arms and legs
(if exposed) before they leave home, in order to safeguard them through the day;
* always sending your child to school in a hat (preferably with a wide brim);
* ensuring your child brings in a water bottle (with a sports cap).
Visit www.wrapsplathat.co.uk for more information and a chance to win a holiday.
COATS
However… as the British weather is so unpredictable can we please ask that children bring a waterproof coat with them as we still like them to go out at break and lunch times even if the weather is a little wet.
MONEY IN SCHOOL
Please note that all money coming into school should be in a sealed envelope, clearly labelled with your child’s name, class, reason for payment and amount. All money should be handed to the class teacher, and dinner money for the week must be handed in on a Monday, thank you.
Cheques must also state your child’s name & class on the reverse please.
DISCO SUCCESS
The sold-out discos at the end of last term were a great success and raised £499.75
The Friends would like to thank all the parents who helped on the night.
END OF LAST TERM CAKE STALL
The Friends are really pleased to let parents know that they raised £137.40, thank you to all who supported this event ~ baking or buying!
BUILDING WORK CONTINUES
Unfortunately, the repair work to the front reception roof has entailed more work than anticipated and it is likely that this entrance will be unusable until half term.
NO SCOOTERS ON PLAYGROUND
Please can we ask that parents do not allow their children to ride scooters on the playground before and after school as there have been a few close accidents recently.
CROSS COUNTRY RESULT
A number of our Y6 & Y5 pupils took part in the inter-schools Cross Country at the end of last term. We are pleased to announce that Jake Seaber won the gold medal for the boys, Grace Berry gained silver and Zoe Hardy gained bronze for the girls, followed in fourth place by Ellie Pitcher. Well done to everyone who took part.
NEW MIDDAY SUPERVISORS
We are pleased to announce that we have 4 new midday supervisors who will join our team. They are Mrs Mayhew, Mrs Freeman, Miss Martin & Mrs Mean-Roberts. We would like to welcome them to the school staff.
WORLINGWORTH CRICKET SIGNING ON DAY
On Sunday 29th April at 10.30am interested pupils (8-11 years) can sign on at Bedfield Little Green for a summer of coaching and games, coaching takes place on Saturday mornings.
Friday, 30 March 2012
Happy Easter
This morning in St Michael's Church we enjoyed a fantastic and inspiring Easter service.
It included a short musical play put on by our year 6 children called 'Roll Back the Stone'.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Violin Concert in School Hall
22 children put on a fabulous concert for their parents.
Led by Mrs Fell, our violinists went through a range of small and large group pieces which demonstrated the skills learnt this year.
District Cross-Country Champions
Jake on his way to winning the boys race at Broughton Hall Farm in Stonham Aspall.
We also included our own inter house competition within the race.
Mills House were the winners with an excellent average position of 22.
Howard were 2nd with a score of 30. Bulstrode were 3rd and Hitcham 4th.
The start of the boys race. Thee were 207 boys and 196 girls taking part.
Grace (only 9 years old) on her way to a fantastic 2nd in the girls race.
Zoe came in 3rd to get a bronze medal with Elie just behind.
Robert Hitcham's had its best ever girls team. 6 girls finished in the top 10 with a further 2 in the top 15 places.
Grace and Zoe receiving their medals.
Our 3 medalists
Action from around the course
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