11 Jul 2008 - Newsletter 38

Newsletter No. 38
Friday 11th July 2008
 
Dear Parents, Carers and Governors,
 
PTA Summer Fair
I am looking forward to tomorrow’s summer fair. We have a dry and a wet weather plan, so it will be going ahead, come rain or shine!

Just a few reminders so we can all have a happy and safe day.
The new climbing play equipment is for primary school aged children only aged 4-11. The house, boat and train are for any age. We do ask that you supervise children whilst they use it, though we will have a member of staff watching over as well to monitor use and check we have reasonable numbers.
Lost children – we will put the “Buddy Bus-stop” by the boat and tell all the children if they are lost, to head for that.
A couple more notices…
We will have a Grand Opening of the New Equipment. Every school child who is still here at the end of the afternoon will be invited to cut a giant ribbon wrapped around the climbing frame. The children have been told what to do in assembly today – it should be great fun!!
If you have any more balloon tickets, sold or unsold, please bring them along on the day, as we’ll continue to sell until 3.30pm. Unsold tickets are urgently required as we will be able to sell these on the day.
If you can give any time on the day to volunteer either during the morning to set up or during the fair, please find either Ali Sinfield or Claire Lawrence and they will find you a job.

Thanks for all the donations and time given to support this event – we really couldn’t do it without you!

Year Two assessment results
Every child will be bringing home their assessment results today.  Most parents have already talked to their child’s class teacher about these at parents evening this week, but if anyone else has questions or comments, do pop in.
You will also find enclosed a sheet looking at comparative data. It shows the current year two’s average marks and last year’s national average scores (it is too soon to have this year’s national scores yet). It gives you an opportunity to see what the national picture is and what our school’s results are.
The year two children had a super time yesterday meeting their new teachers. Mrs Montie said they were “wonderful” and was delighted how many parents attended the meeting she held this week.

Education Up-date
Thanks to our associate governor, Mrs Harper for her termly education update which can now be found on our website. The theme is “E-safety” – looking at how we keep our children safe when using the internet – very interesting indeed!

Cake Sale money
Thanks to the fantastic cake sale for foundation stage, the children were able to choose the following:-
Blue and Red class bought Noah’s arc, aqua play and racing car track.
Thank you from Bella and Heather.

Autumn/Winter 2008/09 Menu
We have send home today the new Autumn Term Menu commencing September 2008. Please note there has been an increase in price to £1.80.

Summer Holydays at Ruscombe Church
Try a different prayer activity each week from July 19th – September 6th and enjoy the peace of this ancient and beautiful church.
Open every day from 8.30am – 5pm.
Enquiries: 0118 934 3909

We are 130 years old in September!!
Please look out for information about our birthday celebrations on next week’s newsletter.

ITQ with 7266 Diploma in Information Technology.
Bracknell and Wokingham College are offering the above course at  Wick Hill Centre to absolute beginners, and are recruiting now for September 2008 intake.
For more information please pick up a leaflet outside the office or call Lynne Betchley or Ros Hardie on 01344 390400.

Class Photos
Yesterday was the last day for school photos.  Orders can still be send directly to Cardwell & Simons. However this will incur a £5.00 charge.
Photos will be sent out the end of next week.

Parent request
One of our parents is having difficulty finding someone to take her child  to school daily from September. If you are able to  help please  contact Kirsten Revell on either 0118 9341606 or e-mail: kirstenrevell@yahoo.co.uk

Local Weather Forecast
Light showers on Saturday, Sunny intervals on Sunday!

Helen Ball
Headteacher