Archive for May 14th, 2010

14th May 2010

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Nursery and Reception Nature Visit

Children in Nursery had a great time at Pulborough Brooks and Reception enjoyed a visit to Woods Mill nature reserve on Wednesday. They all had great fun looking for mini beasts and pond dipping and many more exciting nature focused activities.  

Musical Performance in Playground

Young people from Chailey Heritage School in East Sussex joined our children in the playground on Wednesday for a musical performance. The young people from Chailey Heritage played their very special instruments creating wonderful sounds. Mr Brazil teaches at the school when he is not with us. He brought the young people along so they could share their musical talents and joy of performing.

60s Bash at Friends Meeting House.

Year 5 and 6 are planning a 60s themed extravaganza as part of their Learning Journey. There will be a variety of stalls selling 60s goods, refreshments and even a chance to sponge the teacher! Entrance is 50p for adults and 25p for children. All welcome and please come dressed in the 60s style. The event is to be held at the Friends Meeting Place in Ship Street from 1.00 – 4.00 pm on Friday 21st May.

Year 5 to Perform at Dance Festival

You 5 are to perform a dance at the Family Festival held at the Dome on Friday evening 11th June. The class chose the music and helped choreograph the dance with a little help from an experienced dancer.

Super Hero Day

On Friday May 21st children (and parents if they wish) can come to school dressed as a superhero. The day is in aid of raising funds for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Dress up and donate whatever you wish. Donations can be handed in to the school office.

On Time Teds

This week the winners in Key Stage 1 are year 2 with 3 late marks. In Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4 with 3 late marks. Year Well done to both classes!

Bike-It Breakfast

On Friday 21st May there’s a bike-it event taking place in the hall at the beginning of the day. Children can bring their bikes in for activities and enjoy a free bike-it breakfast.

Dates to Remember

Sports Day: Thursday 24th June
Year 6 Residential Trip Friday: 25th June – Monday 28th June
Performing Arts Day: Thursday 8th July
Children meet their new teacher: Friday 16th July
Year 6 Leavers assembly: Wednesday 21st July (1.30)

School Dinner News

After half term the kitchen will be offering new and improved packed lunches for those who choose to have a lunch from the school kitchen. Menus will be available.
During the World Cup the kitchen will be offering a themed cooked meal menu linked to the world cup countries. The themed menu will be on offer during the week beginning 21st June. There will also be opportunities to win prizes via the collection of stickers linked to having a school meal.

Dinner Money Debts

Please check dinner money payments and ensure you are up to date. We seem to have a rather large debt at the moment. Thank you.

Half Term Break

The school finishes for the half term break on Friday May 28th and reopens again on Monday 7th June

Summer Holidays

School closes for the summer holidays at 3.05 pm on Thursday 22nd July
We open again for the new academic year on Monday 6th September.