Latest News - Friday 17th May

It has been a busy, albeit shortened week here at school.

The Year 6 children will be taking their SATs next week – they (and their teachers!) have been working really hard to make sure are able to show how much they have learned, and how much progress they have made since Y2. I am sure that they will all do really well, and that they and their parents will be proud of them.

We are also busy preparing for Science Week (20th -24th May). There is lots planned – the water relay challenge, a visit from the Bug Man, the Science Fair (Wednesday 22nd May at 3:00pm in the Infant Playground) and the secret challenge (we won’t find out what this is until the beginning of science week – Ms Hiscock is keeping it under wraps!!)

As the weather appears to be gradually improving and becoming warmer (cue the rain!) the children may wear a summer version of the school uniform. This is summer dresses for the girls or shorts worn with a blue or white T-shirt or polo shirt. They may wear a hat or cap in the playground at playtime or lunchtime. As with all uniform, can I ask that everything that the children wear – hats included – has their name inside. Can I remind you that T-shirts need to cover their shoulders as protection from the sun, and sandals worn should have a back to them for their safety in the playground and on the stairs.

We have booked for the school photographer to be in on Friday 7th June to take the individual photos. This is the first week back after half term. We will send you more details closer to the time.
We will then organise for the class photos to be taken later on in the half term.

As you can see we were busy over the holidays - the garden is really taking shape. The greenhouses are completely glazed now and are already in use, and we have a very smart fence that will help to protect the growing crops from inquisitive hands! Thank you to Mr Gullen and to Steve for their hard work in getting these completed. We had Jim from the Royal Horticultural Society back in on Wednesday to help to set up growing beds in the greenhouses and the potato growing competitions are well underway. Look out for the Potato Day we will be holding later on this term!!