THERE IS VIOLIN ON MONDAY NEXT WEEK.

Many apologies for an incorrect message about violin on yesterday’s newsletter.
THERE IS VIOLIN ON MONDAY NEXT WEEK.
Pupils who usually have lessons on Weds PM will have theirs on Monday AM and those who have Monday PM normally will remain the same.
Sorry for the confusion.

Botanical Dissection and Illustration - A Tomorrow's Achievers G&T Masterclass

 

Some pupils from Sir Robert Hitcham's

and other Suffolk schools took part in a wonderful day of

botanical dissection and illustration.

 

 

"I enjoyed dissecting the flowers and finding out what was inside..."

 

"I have learnt how to concentrate and not rush my work"

 

"I liked drawing the flowers. Stephanie told us how to draw accurately"

 

"I learnt how to use watercolours properly. You only need to use a little dab of paint to make a mass of colour. You dab it on to the palette and add lots of water. You can make cool effects like bleeding -when 2 colours mix together. The colours chase each other"

 

The watercolours and pen and ink pictures of the flowers were stunning.

 

"I learnt how to use watercolours. They are messy but fun!"

The children enjoyed using pen and ink and perhaps got a little carried away.

Some of our tables now have a little pink tinge ....

 

 

 

"I learnt that it is very hard to paint by just looking at something

and that watercolours are great to use in botanical illustrations."

 

"We all learnt the special names for different parts of the flowers such as the sepal"

 

 

The children looked at some beautiful botanical illustrations on stamps

and then designed and painted their own stamps.

They were very eye catching.

Well done to everyone who took part in the day and a big thank you

to Stephanie for a very enjoyable and interesting masterclass.

 

 

 



 

Newsletter 19

****NO MORE FOOTBALL CLUB THIS TERM****

We are sorry but there will be NO Football Club after school (Tuesday) or next week.
The field is too wet/muddy and the evenings are now too dark to continue outside after school.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER DRAW

Please can all sold ticket stubs and money (and any unsold tickets) be returned in a

sealed envelope to the class teacher by this Wednesday, 10 December.

PLEASE WRITE CLASS INITIALS ON THE STUB TO GET INTO THE RIGHT DRAW.

****There are more books of tickets still available at the office****

The draw will take place in the classes on Tuesday 16 December.

FOUNDATION & KS1 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

Doors will open at 8.50am for the Foundation production, and doors will not be opened for the KS1 performance before 10am.

MENU CHANGES – with immediate effect UNTIL MARCH 2015

The Head of Kitchen has assessed the menus over the last 4 weeks, to determine which choices the children either do not chose, or which there are excessive left overs.  From this they are adapting the menus and these will be in place now until the menus finish (March 2015)

Week 1     Weds               Now Veggie Korma (not Spinach & Chickpea)

Week 2    Tues                 Now Macaroni Cheese (not Quorn Grill)

            Weds               Now Milkshake (not Smoothie) & Flapjack finger

                 Thurs               Now Cauliflower Cheese (not Macaroni Cheese)

Week 3    Tues                 Now Jelly & Cream (not Fruit Whip) & Shortbread

                 Fri                    Now Gingerbread (not Parkin)

Week 4    Tues                 Now Mash rather than Crushed small potatoes.

                 Tues                 Now Strawberry Pudding (not Eve’s Pudding)

Weds               Now Milkshake (not Smoothie) & Flapjack finger

Please pay for Christmas lunch on Monday 15 December

The cost for next week is the same as a normal week (£11.00), the day £2.20,

NO additional money is required if you have already paid for the half term. 

Please remember there is NO Nursery Lunch club Christmas Dinner day (17 December)

LUNCH CHANGES NEXT THURSDAY (18 December)

Next Thursday the kitchen will be serving Spaghetti Bolognaise instead of the roast.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY ON DINNER DAY, WEDS 17 DECEMBER

Just a reminder that we do not expect anyone to buy a new jumper for this event next Wednesday.  We are asking for a donation to Save the Children Fund on this day, please (£1).

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE – Thursday 18 December 1.30pm

Our Carol Service will take place at St Michael’s Church NEXT Thursday.

Children in classes PLDD, RV & NS will be leading in this service. Parents of these classes are warmly invited to attend.  We would ask that you use the seats at either side of the church or at the back.  A charity collection will be made at the end of the service in aid of Save the Children Fund.

CLUBS – LAST WEEK OF TERM

There will be NO Football club, Reading or Orchestra next week.

There are NO MFSF Wind & Brass, NO Violin, NO Clarinet, Flute or Guitar lessons next week.

There will be NO lunchtime clubs in the last week of term.

Multi-Sports, Tennis, Holy Horrors (at the Church), Art & Gym WILL run next week.

MISSING LIBRARY SERVICE BOOKS

Please can we ask parents to look out for any Suffolk Library Service books at home. We still have some missing and Christmas holidays could be a good opportunity to have a look at home for any school books.  Thank you.

SORRY, BUT NO MORE CERTIFICATES PLEASE

Due to time constraints with assemblies until Christmas, we are afraid we will not be able to hand out any certificates other than the ‘Star of the Week’, until the New Year.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING CLUBS ADVERTISED THROUGH OUR LETTERS

The inclusion of details of extra-curricular, local and out-of-school activities (which are not run by us) in our letters in no way implies that they are supported/endorsed by Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVAP School, its Governors or any member of Staff.  Parents are advised to make the appropriate enquiries regarding supervision, insurance and other matters.  Any issues with the club should be taken up directly with the club provider, not the school office or class teacher.

BAG2SCHOOL COLLECTION – ADVANCED WARNING - Thursday 15 January

The Friends would like to let parents know that there will be a charity bag collection on Thursday 15 January for any of you who are planning a clear-out over the Christmas break!  

They accept good condition clothing, belts & shoes (in pairs please!)

A letter and donation bag will be handed out from the Friends this week, but you can bring items in any carrier/bin-bag, it does not have to be their bags.  There will be spare bags at the office if you need more.

DON’T FORGET TO COME IN YOUR PARTY CLOTHES NEXT FRIDAY!

Please remember clothes and footwear must be suitable for a day at school & outside.

NO MORE FOOTBALL CLUB THIS TERM

We are sorry but there will be NO Football Club after school tomorrow (Tuesday) or next  week.
The field is too wet/muddy and the evenings are now too dark to continue outside after school.
Thank you.

New Kitchen Area in School

We are thrilled to have completed the installation of a brand new kitchen area incorporating two new ovens (with ceramic hobs) and a moveable island. This will enable the safe and effective teaching of cookery skills to groups of children.

Evening Music Concert

Miss Ashberry and Mrs Mawson were so proud of all the children who took part in our wonderful evening of music. What stars they all were. The audience also had the opportunity to hear some of the songs Singing Club had performed the previous week at Snape.

Diocese Christmas Card Winner!

 
The DIocese would like to thank the many schools whose pupils sent in entries to their annual Christmas card competition. This year saw a record 179 entries!

We are delighted to announce that the winner came from our school!

Well done to Jessica Newell who will be presented with complementary copies of her card at a small ceremony next week.  Here is Jessica’s winning entry:

 

House Swimming Gala

The inter-house gala was held at Framlingham College yesterday for all the children in years 5 and 6.

Each age group had races for the various strokes over 1 or 2 lengths.

There was an excellent medley race over 4 lengths which demonstrated the talents and fitness of some children.

There were also a team relays and finally raft races.

Team captains and MILLS with the cup.

It was a close competition between Mills and Bulstrode all the way through.

There was a draw for 3rd place between Howard and Hitcham.

So far this term each House has one an event:

Howard - Cross-country

 

Bulstrode - Football

 

Hitcham - Singing

 

Mills - Swimming

The house shields (above) were designed by children in Class DB.

 

URGENT INFORMATION FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL - FOOTPATH CLOSURE ON MOUNT PLEASANT

We have just been informed of a temporary closure to the pavement up Mount Pleasant

New Lego Programming Kits in School

We have recently invested in some new equipment from Lego.

Each set can be turned into 18 different construction projects with moving parts.

The movements, sound effects and timings can be controlled by computer.

The children have to create an algorithm (set of coded instructions)on the laptop - which is linked via a USB cable to the lego.

The children in year 6 are learning how to create and program all 18 projects so that they can act as mentors to younger children. The plan is to introduce the construction and programming skills into the whole school.

Newsletter 18

CHRISTMAS HAMPER DRAW

***SEE THE HAMPER PHOTOS ON THE BLOG***

DON’T FORGET TO WRITE THE CLASS INITIALS ON THE STUBS. 

HOUSE SWIMMING GALA – THIS WEDNESDAY

A reminder for all pupils in DB, PASB, JA & ES to bring their swim kit on THIS Wednesday for the House Gala taking place at the College. 

Races will start at 10.15; pupils will walk up to the College at 9.45am. 

If you are coming to watch the gala, please meet at school at 9.35am.

NAMING YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS

It was apparent when the Lost Property box was cleared recently that there are many items of clothing or belongings that are not named.  If you have not named your child’s sweatshirt, shirts, trousers, skirts, coats, shoes or plimsolls etc then if they misplace them it is VERY UNLIKELY that they will get them back, as they all look the same!

PLEASE can we encourage you to CLEARLY name your child’s clothes, NOT just with initials; it needs to at least be a SURNAME, preferably with initial or first name too.

We have found lunchboxes, snack pots, trainers and lots more items that were unnamed and unclaimed at parents evening, so these are being taken to the local charity shop.

HAVE YOU GOT THE RIGHT COAT?

It has been brought to our attention that because items are un-named some of the children’s school coats have become mixed up.  Please can you check if your child is wearing their correct coat, if not then please see the class teacher.

FOUNDATION & KS1 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION TICKETS

Tickets are being handed out today (Tuesday) so please check in your child’s book bags. 

Doors will open at 8.50am for the Foundation production, and doors will not be opened for the KS1 performance before 10am.

CAKE STALL JA & ES – NOW ON THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER

Due to the children having class Christmas parties on Friday 19 December;

it has been decided to move the usual end of term cake stall a day earlier.  Remember to bring some pocket money in on Thursday 18 December to buy a yummy Christmas treat or two.  Cake boxes & letters will be sent to classes ES & JA shortly.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** SCHOOL MEAL PRICE INCREASE FROM JANUARY 2015

EATs catering are increasing the price of school meals from January 2015.  The meal is increasing by 10p, to £2.30.  All children in Reception & KS1 will obviously continue to receive free meals, don’t forget that if you have a child in KS2 and could be eligible for free meals through the Pupil Premium scheme that you can apply through a link from the Parent Information page of our website:  http://www.roberthitchams.ik.org

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY ON DINNER DAY, WEDS 17 DECEMBER

Wear a Christmas Jumper on this day – this can be one that you have decorated yourself – adding any Christmas themed decorations to your jumper (baubles,

tinsel etc) or a Christmas jumper that you may already have. 

We do not expect anyone to buy a new jumper for this event.

THE MUSIC CONCERT IN THE HALL ON THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER IS AT 6pm
(not 4pm as stated on last week’s letter – oops!)

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE

Many thanks go to Mrs Walker, Mrs Mackenzie & Mrs Nathan for their hard work in storing, sorting, washing, pricing & selling of the second hand uniform for the sale.  They raised a brilliant £168!

COMMISSION FROM SCHOOL PURCHASES

Just to let parents know that through making purchases for items from the Scholastic leaflet and buying school photos from Van Cols the school will receive a good commission, sometimes up to 20% of the purchase price.  We have just received £677 commission from the individual photos, which is brilliant, thank you to everyone who purchased these.

In addition, if you buy items from Yellow Moon, the Northbrook catalogue or shop online via the Giving Machine (naming Friends of Sir Robert Hitcham’s) then they will also get commission which comes to the school.

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

 RECEPTION OPEN MORNING

The Reception classes will be open on Friday 9 January from 9.15-11.00am

for parents with children due to start school September 2015 (Born between 1/9/2010 – 31/8/2011). 

APPLICATIONS FOR RECEPTION PLACES FOR 2015/16 MUST be returned to the Admissions Team at Ipswich by 15 January 2015.  

For information go to:  www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissionstoschools,  you can apply online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/onlineadmissions You will need to complete a SIF form (Supplementary Information Form) to return to the school office.

 

Parent Council Meeting Dates for 2015 - 15 January; 12 March; 30 April; 18 June

If you have anything you would like your Class Rep to raise at a meeting, please contact them a few weeks in advance. Minutes of past meetings can be found on the school website under the ‘PARENT INDFORMATION TAB’ under ‘PARENT COUNCIL’ or just click this direct link: http://www.roberthitchams.ik.org/p_Parent_Council.ikml

LOOK OUT FOR Club letters coming home SOON:

This week:    Premier Sports Gym & Multi Sports,  Art Club for Year 5,    **New Country Dancing for Year 3 & 4

Next Week:  Y5 & 6 Girls Hockey;  Boys Rugby;

Last Week of Term:   Tennis;  Holy Horrors