2 Apr 2004 - Weekly Newsletters - Spring Term 2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Letter No 11
Friday 2nd April 2004
We close today for the Easter holiday, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Please remember the PTA Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 10th April at Tordown Farm, Swimbridge.
Class 3 had a super day in Bath last week, as these pictures demonstrate
This term especially we have had a lot of unclaimed lost property. We would have none if all clothing (including P.E. kit was labelled. PLEASE label your childs clothing.
Parents of children going on the Paignton Residential trip need to pay the balance by 30th April please.
Please remember that Dinner Money will increase to £1.45 per day (£7.25 per week) as from 19th April. For those parents who wish to pay for the Half-term in advance, the cost will be £42.05.
Congratulations to these children for completing stamp cards for good work and behaviour:
Card 5 Saskia Beer
Card 8 James Groombridge
Card 9 Whitney Beer, Ben Watson
Card 10 Isobel Comerford, Bethany Vickery, Jade Knill
Card 11 Corena Balment, Josh Balment
Card 13 Luke Hynes
Card 15 Sarah Spencer
Our Tesco Computers for Schools voucher count now stands at 2,400
HAPPY EASTER!!!!
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Weekly Newsletter
www.swimbridge.ik.org
Letter No 10
25th March 2004
Dear Parents,
We close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 2nd April, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Tomorrow Class 3 are traveling to Bath as part of their Roman History work. They need to be in school by 8.35am, and they are due to arrive back at approx. 5.15pm.
There will be Maths Club as usual after school tomorrow and next Friday, the last day of term.
Our Tesco Computers for Schools Vouchers collection is doing well. The total now stands at 1,700. All classes have computers supplied by this scheme; please help us gain another.
Next Thursday 1st April, Class 4 will be taking part in a Biosphere Awareness Conference at North Devon College. This should be a stimulating day, which will heighten childrens? awareness of the world in which we live. There is no charge for this event, although a donation of £2.00 per child towards the coach fare would be appreciated. Please return the slip below. Children should wear their school uniform, and have a packed lunch, We will return to school around 3.30pm.
Children at our school certainly seem to enjoy school meals which represent good value for money. From next term the cost of a two-course meal will be £1.45, an increase of 5p.
Plans are well advanced for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Paignton Zoo. The balance of the cost for those who have paid the full £40 deposit, is £115.00. We would be grateful if this amount could be sent into the school office by 30th April (cheques payable to Devon County Council please). More information soon.
We will be holding our Easter Service in the Parish Church on Wednesday 31st March, at 9.30am. While this is designed for children, parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Mrs Helen Durrant has been connected with this school for about 20 years as a parent, Governor, PTA Officer and, for the last decade, as a music and recorder teacher. Sadly for our school, Helen is retiring to set up a Traidcraft Fairtrade shop (in Bear Street) - I?m sure she will welcome your custom. We all thank Helen for her dedication to our school over the years. Staff are collecting for a retirement gift; parents and Governors are invited to add to this?please send any donation either tomorrow or Monday 29th March.
Thank you to those who came to Cascades last Friday evening. You will be pleased to know that we have now raised the £400 we need for our two sponsored children, Atilat and Sanjay.
Dear Parents,
We close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 2nd April, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Tomorrow Class 3 are traveling to Bath as part of their Roman History work. They need to be in school by 8.35am, and they are due to arrive back at approx. 5.15pm.
There will be Maths Club as usual after school tomorrow and next Friday, the last day of term.
Our Tesco Computers for Schools Vouchers collection is doing well. The total now stands at 1,700. All classes have computers supplied by this scheme; please help us gain another.
Next Thursday 1st April, Class 4 will be taking part in a Biosphere Awareness Conference at North Devon College. This should be a stimulating day, which will heighten childrens? awareness of the world in which we live. There is no charge for this event, although a donation of £2.00 per child towards the coach fare would be appreciated. Please return the slip below. Children should wear their school uniform, and have a packed lunch, We will return to school around 3.30pm.
Children at our school certainly seem to enjoy school meals which represent good value for money. From next term the cost of a two-course meal will be £1.45, an increase of 5p.
Plans are well advanced for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Paignton Zoo. The balance of the cost for those who have paid the full £40 deposit, is £115.00. We would be grateful if this amount could be sent into the school office by 30th April (cheques payable to Devon County Council please). More information soon.
We will be holding our Easter Service in the Parish Church on Wednesday 31st March, at 9.30am. While this is designed for children, parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Mrs Helen Durrant has been connected with this school for about 20 years as a parent, Governor, PTA Officer and, for the last decade, as a music and recorder teacher. Sadly for our school, Helen is retiring to set up a Traidcraft Fairtrade shop (in Bear Street) - I?m sure she will welcome your custom. We all thank Helen for her dedication to our school over the years. Staff are collecting for a retirement gift; parents and Governors are invited to add to this?please send any donation either tomorrow or Monday 29th March.
Thank you to those who came to Cascades last Friday evening. You will be pleased to know that we have now raised the £400 we need for our two sponsored children, Atilat and Sanjay.
Some of our childrens Art Work is in a exhibition at the Exeter Phoenix Gallery in Gandy Street from 31st March to 24th April. See the poster on the notice board.
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Weekly Newsletter
Letter No 9
Friday 19th March 2004
Dont forget tonights family swim at Cascades from 6.30?7.30pm. The cost is just £1.50, of which 25p will go to our fund to support Atilat (Ghana) and Sanjay (India). Each year as a school we raise £400 to support these 2 children through Action Aid. Currently we have £350, so we need a further £50 to fulfill our commitment; hopefully tonight will provide these funds!!
Conjunctivitis seems to be spreading through the school at the moment please be aware of this. If your child is infected, they should not be in school until the infection has cleared. If every family complies with this, the outbreak will cease very shortly.
On Saturday evening, 19th June, children in Class 4, and some from Class 3, have been invited to take part in a concert at the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe, along with the Cwmbach Male Voice Choir from Wales. This is a great honour. More details later please book the date.
Dates for your Diary:
Easter Egg Hunt Sat 10th April at Tordown Farm
Family Cycle Ride and B-B-Q on Sun 11th July
Summer Fayre on Sat 22nd May
Childrens Disco towards end of term (date to be advised)
Many interesting plans were arranged at this weeks PTA meeting, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Family Cycle Ride and Barbeque, Summer Fayre and childrens Disco. To give some idea of numbers, please would you sign and return the slip below if you would be interested in taking part in the Easter Egg Hunt.
It would be appreciated if parents of children in Class 4 could check and sign their children?s homework diaries each weekend.
Support with homework activities, especially spelling targets, would be welcome.
CONGRATULATIONS to Whitney Beer and Isobel Comerford who are the St Johns Ambulance North Devon winners. Wish them luck, as in 6 weeks time they will represent North Devon in the Regional finals
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter No. 8
Friday 12th March 2004
BOOK QUIZ
Congratulations to John Dallyn, Sarah Spencer and James Groombridge for doing well in the Ottakers Book Quiz. Attached are a selection of the questions for you to try. These can be returned to schoolwho knows, you may win a prize!
START COLLECTING TESCO VOUCHERS NOW!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has already started collecting Tesco Computers for Schools vouchers. We need to collect around 13,000 to claim another PC . With your help we will achieve our aim once again. Please encourage everyone you know to shop at Tesco to collect these vouchers for us!
The Barnstaple Library has started a very useful study Support Group to help children with homework and research work etc. This is available on Mondays 3.30?5.30pm, and Saturdays 10-12am and 1.00-3.00pm. Best of allits free!!!. For more information, see the poster on the main notice board, or telephone 388596.
Special Congratulations to :
Rachel Hampshire
Who has been nominated for the Headteachers Award for her cheerful helpfulness around the school - especially at lunchtimes.
Congratulations to the following children for receiving stamps for good behaviour:
Card 1 Joe Comerford, Lauren Slape, Lucie Slape
Card 5 Steven Trawin
Card 6 Ellie Lang
Card 8 Natalie Knill
Card 9 Rachel Lane, Madeleine Mansell
Card 12 Rachel Snell
CONGRATULATIONS
To Bethany Vickery and Madeleine Mansell for receiving a Bronze Award for reading 10 books for Bookworms
All families, friends and relatives are invited to join us at Cascades, Club Ruda, Croyde, next Friday 19th March. The cost of only £1.50 per person includes a 25p donation towards our continued sponsorship of Sanjay and Atilat through Action Aid. At the moment we need a further £25.00
CLASS 3 TRIP TO BATH
All payments for this trip should now be in school. If you have not sent your money in, please would you do so as soon as possible the cost is £10.00 per child
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Weekly NewsletterLetter No. 7
Swimbridge Primary School
Thursday 4th March 2004
Attached to this letter is the latest edition of the Governors Report to Parents. This is usually published towards the end of the Autumn but, due to unforeseen circumstances has been delayed until now. A special thank you must go to Victoria Comerford for collating this for the Governors. Please note that this refers to September 2002 to July 2003.
As mentioned last week, Class 4 have the opportunity to try brick-laying (part of the Devon Education Business Partnership) next Wednesday morning. They need to bring old clothes and strong shoes or Wellington boots. We hope that everyone will participate. There will be no cost, but parents MUST sign the permission slip below.
Your child/ren should have brought home a Scholastic Book Club leaflet. This provides an opportunity for your children to purchase good quality reading books at a reasonable price and provides additional books for our school. There is no obligation, but if you wish to take advantage of this offer, please return the Order Form to the school office by Friday 19th March cheques payable to Swimbridge School please.
See-saw YR
Firefly Y1 & 2
Lucky Y3 & 4
Arrow Y5 & 6
Last week your were sent a World Book Day voucher for your child/ren. This can be used in part payment.
A team of avid readers is representing our school in the World Book Day inter-school quiz in Barnstaple Library today. We look forward to the result!
THIS WEEKS MATHS CLUB (on Friday 5th March) HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED DUE TO AN IMPORTANT HEADTEACHERS MEETING. WE CONTINUE ON FRIDAY 12th MARCH
Dates for your Diary:
J Tue 16th March - PTA Meeting
J Fri 19th March - Cascades booked for school
J Fri 26th March - Class 3 Trip to Bath
DINNER MONEY is now due for this half term. For those parents who wish to pay in advance the amount due is £42.00. If you wish to pay weekly, please send the money in on MONDAYS (£7 per week) cash in a named envelope, cheques payable to Devon County Council please
G D REED
HEADTEACHER
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Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 27th February 2004
Congratulations go to these five pupils whose art work is to be exhibited in the South West Academy of fine and Applied Art. Their exhibition Drawing from Experience can be viewed at the Exeter Phoenix Gallery in Gandy Street. Certificates for all children who submitted work will be sent to us shortly.
Rachel Snell, Rebecca Snell, Myles Palmer, Michael Partington, Rachel Hampshire
Children in Years 5/6 should have brought home the latest Paignton Residential Week letter, and children in our Reception Year should have brought home an invitation to an informal open evening on Thursday 4th March at 3.30pm for a chat and a cup of tea. We hope to hold a crèche.
We try to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, and to this end Class 4 have been invited to the former Ayers and Grimshaw premises on Braunton Road on 10th March, as part of our links with Devon Education Business Partnership, to learn more about the building trade. They will have the chance to buld a wall! This should be a hugely enjoyable experience. Health and Safety will be of paramount importance, and we ask that children have sturdy shoes (Wellington Boots are acceptable) and wear overalls or old play clothes which are expendable. There will be a high level of supervision.
Please find attached your childs token for World Book Day
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 6/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 13th February 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
After a busy first half of term we close this afternoon for the half term holiday. School reopens on Monday February 23rd.
Flute lessons will take place on Tuesdays next term as we have a new teacher, Victoria Cain.
Earlier this week Class 4 undertook their pilgrimage to Exeter Cathedral. Their behaviour and enthusiasm was praised by Cathedral staff and visitors to the cathedral alike; even the coach driver told staff the children were a credit to the school. Besides learning about the cathedral and how pilgrimages operated in the past a short service was arranged. The children processed to this from the main door singing beautifully, without musical accompaniment, much to the enjoyment and surprise of other visitors. I am sure that this is a day they will long remember.
Can we remind you of the value of reading to, reading with, and
listening to your child read on a regular basis at home. This,
along with support with homework assignments, can greatly
encourage your child and enhance his / her learning.
Please watch out for Tesco Computer Vouchers
for Schools. We will be collecting these once again.
G. D. Reed, Headteacher
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Letter 5/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Many thanks to those who organised last Fridays PTA Quiz Night. Besides being very enjoyable, around £300 was raised for the PTA funds.
On Monday, Class 4 will be on their pilgrimage to Exeter Cathedral. We leave at 9.00am and hopefully will arrive back clse to 3.30pm. Children will need a packed lunch, school uniform and a coat please a clip board would be useful if available.
Deposits for Year the 5 and 6 Paignton Residential need to arrive at the school office by 13th February please, to confirm your childs place.
Congratulations to Timon Hynes and Olivia Rippon for winning Class KS1s Vehicle Building competition.
On Friday 26th March, Year 3 and 4 children will be visiting the Roman Baths in Bath. We hope to leave school at 8.45pm and should return at around 5.00pm (More precise details nearer the time). In order for this trip to go ahead a contribution of £10 per child (£8 per child if you have more than 1 child in Class 3) will be necessary. This is at a subsidised rate. If you would like your child to go, please return the form below by Friday 12th March.
SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Please note that new draft policies are available on our website in the Features section.
We have a considerable amount of un-named PE kit and school uniform, some of which has been with us for months this will be disposed of shortly if not claimed. Please check the lost property box in the office and please make sure that all clothing is named.
Congratulations to the following children for completing stamp cards for good work and helpfulness
Card 2 Bethany Hill
Card 4 Paul Crossley
Card 8 Scott Ackland, Toni Yeo
Card 12 Gemma Hayter
Congratulations also to Myles Palmer, Michael Partington and Matthew Scrace for doing so well in South Molton Junior Football Club. The picture below appears in this weeks ND Journal.
School is a busy environment, but we remain committed to providing the best possible education for each child. If you would like to discuss your child?s progress please book an afterschool meeting with your childs teacher.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 4/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 30th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Dont forget Friday evenings Quiz Night in the Jubilee Hall commencing at 7.30pm. Our PTA is a wonderful fund raiser having very recently paid for a new colour T.V., £500 worth of books, and so much more!
Following our parents meeting for the Paignton Residential week, a deposit of £40 can now be sent (cheques please, payable to Devon County Council). These should be sent to the school office by 13th February. The balance (approx. £115) will need to be paid by midApril please. There will be a further meeting within a few weeks to give parents more information.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Ø Cascades booked for all Swimbridge School families and friends on Friday 19th March
Ø Flute Guitar lessons with Devon Youth Music for next term need to be booked by 27th February.
Ø We are happy to announce that we have appointed Denise Brocklehurst and Bridget Vellacott as Meal Time Assistants.
Next Year the Freedom of Information Act comes into force. Each school will need a policy and procedure for making sure that all information (except personal information) is available to the public. Our draft policy is on our web site (in the features section) for governors and parents to consider prior to our next governors meeting your comments are welcome. Interestingly almost all of the information we hold is accessible anyway, so there should be no major change for our school.
POLITE REMINDER
There are a few families who have not yet returned the permission slip/payment for the Exeter Pilgrimage Trip. Please do so as soon as possible. Thankyou.
For an interesting photo of our sets of twins, see the web site (News Section)
Our school seems to feature in the press, radio and t.v. a lot at the moment. This week we are on the front of the ND Journal, as apparently, we are unique in that almost all of our staff (9 in all) are qualified crossing patrol wardens to enable our children to be safer on the roads.
We are working towards all children who have a snack during the morning break having something healthy. Children in KS1 already have this, and we hope that by Autumn this will be extended to include older children.
Please would parents of KS1 children remind them that they should not bring toy cars etc into school.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 3/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 23rd January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Next Friday 30th January, we will be holding another Quiz Night in the Jubilee Hall. Teams of 4 are invited please make this as well known as possible and come along and enjoy the fun.!
On 9th February, Class 4 will be travelling to Exeter Cathedral, as part of their RE work on pilgrimages. A contribution of £ 6 is requested. Children will need school uniform, and a packed lunch please. They are due to return close to 3.30pm.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ASTHMA SUFFERERS HAVE THEIR INHALERS WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES
If you and your child wish to book a place on the Paignton Residential visit, please ensure the booking slip on last weeks newsletter has been returned. A deposit will be required by mid-February to confirm a place.
At this weeks PTA meeting the idea of an inter-school family It's a Knockout afternoon to be held during the summer was raised. If you have any ideas relating to this please have a word with one of the PTA officers, or myself.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO GUITAR LESSONS NEXT WEDNESDAY 28th JANUARY.
Again we have a large amount of lost property in the main office; please ensure your child's clothing is clearly labelled. Can I also remind you that all children need the correct P.E. kit which is
For PE and dance
§ P.E. Shorts (black or white)
§ White polo shirt, with collar (not the same one as worn during the rest of the day)
§ Short white socks
§ Plimsolls or trainers (not those worn during the rest of the day)
For Games (usually Wednesday), depending on weather
§ P.E. kit as above, OR
§ Track suit OR
§ Jogging trousers and sweat shirt and jumper (not those worn during the rest of the day)
§ Trainers or plimsolls; for Football and Tag Rugby - football boots or old shoes, NOT school footwear!
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 2/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 16th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Parents of children in year 6 should have received a letter about Maths Club running each Friday (starting today until May). If you have not received this please ask at the school office.
Many of you will have seen the reports about our school in this weeks NDJournal and Gazette. The photo below appeared in the ND Gazette and Advertiser
On Tuesday next there is a PTA meeting - as always for all parents and staff. The PTA current newsletter gives more details.
Can I ask that if your child is going to be late, or absent from school you phone into school early in the morning, this will negate the need to send a letter into school.
From next week all dinner money should go straight to the school office, not to class teachers please. Please send this on the first day of each week. We strongly recommend all money coming into school should be in the form of a cheque, in a named envelope please, labelled with the amount enclosed.
As you already know, in May Years 5 and 6 will hopefully have the opportunity to go Paignton for their residential week. There will be an informal meeting for parents to discuss this at 3.35 to 4.00pm on Wednesday 21st January in the Library. The total cost (including all admissions, transport, hotel accommodation and meals) will be in the region of £155. If you would like to book a provisional place for your child please return the slip below so that we have an idea of numbers. A deposit, of £30, will be required at the end of January; please do not send this at the moment.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 1/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 9th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year. We especially welcome new children and their families .
Our new flat playground is now complete so please wander over and have a look.
Any day now our recent inspections will be reported in the local press. I enclose the County Council Press Release and Ofsted and R E Summary Reports. As you will see only two areas for action have been highlighted, one of which was currently underway. An action plan will be agreed to further develop these.
On Monday 9th February, Class 4 will be travelling to Exeter Cathedral as part of their terms work on Pilgrimages and Religious Journeys. More information nearer the time
As always your childs teacher will be pleased to meet with you to discuss your childs progress and life at school just book an after school appointment.
After school clubs and musical tuition resume on the following dates
Guitar 14th January (Wednesday)
Brass 15th January (Thursday)
Music Club 20th January (Tuesday)
Maths Club (Year 6 children only) from Friday until May (Computer Club re-starts in May)
Dinner Money should be paid on Mondays only pleased, for the week in advance. Please put Dinner Money into a named, labelled envelope. The cost at present is £1.40 per day, £7.00 per week. The cost for this half term should you wish to pay in advance is £39.20.
Congratulations to these children for completing stamp cards for good work and behaviour
Card 2 Jacob Heard, Peter Dawson, Laura Ackland
Card 3 Nathan Singh
Card 4 Amanda Knill
Card 6 Jules Davies
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 40/2003
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Wednesday 17th December 2003 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
The end of term has arrived. We return to school on Wednesday 7th January 2004.
Many thanks to all those who made our PTA Christmas Fayre such a great success; £ was raised. Congratulations to everyone for making the Carol Service, KS1 Performance, and our school parties so successful.
Congratulations to these children for their swimming achievements :
Natalie Knill 25 mtrs
Alec Smith 240 mtrs
Joshua Stoneman 1700 mtrs
Sarah Spencer 880 mtrs
Ellie Lang 20 mtrs
Dylan Vickery 14 mtrs
Corena Balment 7 mtrs
Jade Knill 12 mtrs
Michael Partington 140 mtrs
Andrew Dyer 60 mtrs
Sam Whitton 60 mtrs
Bryony Newnham 80 mtrs
Josh Haydn-Higgins 400 mtrs
Luke Hynes 120 mtrs
James Groombridge 320 mtrs
Richard Tucker 500 mtrs
Whitney Beer 1720 mtrs
Michael Partington 140 mtrs
Myles Palmer 840 mtrs
Ellie Mansfield 1200 mtrs
Natasha Hill 1200 mtrs
Ben Watson 100 mtrs
Toni Yeo 700 mtrs
Scott Ackland 1300 mtrs
Matthew Grose 520 mtrs
Amy Lane 1000 mtrs
Lucy Dudley-Large 1200 mtrs
Rachel Hamphire 1280 mtrs
Alex Haydn-Higgins 1200 mtrs
John Dallyn 500 mtrs
Bethany Vickery 13 mtrs
Bethany Balment 4 mtrs
Colin Tucker 1300 mtrs
Madeleine Mansell 40 mtrs
Tyler Newnham 1200 mtrs
Rebecca Snell 12 mtrs
Tom Floyd 20 mtrs
Josh Balment 5 mtrs
Taylor Dunn 5 mtrs
Rachel Snell 10 mtrs
Isobel Comerford 35 mtrs
Hayden Eaton 2 mtrs
Georgie Comerford 20 mtrs
The latest Headteachers Award for special consideration and kindness to others goes to :
BEN WATSON
who was nominated by teachers who have
regularly 'caught him helping others'.
I would like to thank all Staff (teaching and non-teaching), Governors, Parents and Children for making this such an exhilarating year. We have had a successful Ofsted inspection, fine KS1 and KS2 SAT results and were graded an A*school in the DfES PANDA Report, winning a further School Achievement Award - one of only 17in North Devon. Our long-awaited office extension was built, a new level playground constructed, and to cap it all, at the end of the year we were informed that we are the 'best in the West Country' in the Primary School League Tables, which monitors progress children make. Nationally we stand 25th out of approximately 20,000 Primary Schools. What a year!
Congratulations to Colin Tucker who has been invited to play his flute in the Devon Youth Music Concert in Ilfracombe.
School Calendars are still on sale, and are a bargain at £2.00 each (3 for £5.00)
We wish you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 39/2003
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Tuesday 9th December 2003 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
The Christmas Party season is upon us, and KS1 will be having their party on Thursday 11th December in the Jubilee Hall. Children should be collected from there at 3.30pm please. On Monday 15th December, the same arrangements will apply for KS2. On both occasions, we ask that children bring suitable food and drink on the morning of the party to the school office. This will be shared out for the party tea. A few volunteers would be appreciated to help with the tea ? please see the Class Teachers if you can help.
On Tuesday 16th December, we will be holding our Christmas Carol Service in the Parish Church. This is timed at 6.00pm until approximately 7.15, so that all parents have the opportunity to be present. We very much hope that all children will be attending; in school uniform please, unless they are dressed in nativity costume.
Our new-style 2004 Calendars are now available. At only £2.00 each (£5.00 for 3) they make great gifts for grandparents, and are vital for each family, containing, as they do, all term dates, national dates, quotes from the school log books, self-portraits and birthday days of all children.
We also have some copies of our CD ?Hosanna Rock? and ?New Millennium Heroes? which make ideal gifts especially for grandparents, aunties and uncles. For the Christmas period only these are available at £4.00 each.
KS1 parents don't forget you are invited to the Jubilee Hall at 2.00pm for a short Christmas presentation by Class 1 and 2.
G D Reed
Headteacher
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Letter No 11
Friday 2nd April 2004
We close today for the Easter holiday, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Please remember the PTA Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 10th April at Tordown Farm, Swimbridge.
Class 3 had a super day in Bath last week, as these pictures demonstrate
This term especially we have had a lot of unclaimed lost property. We would have none if all clothing (including P.E. kit was labelled. PLEASE label your childs clothing.
Parents of children going on the Paignton Residential trip need to pay the balance by 30th April please.
Please remember that Dinner Money will increase to £1.45 per day (£7.25 per week) as from 19th April. For those parents who wish to pay for the Half-term in advance, the cost will be £42.05.
Congratulations to these children for completing stamp cards for good work and behaviour:
Card 5 Saskia Beer
Card 8 James Groombridge
Card 9 Whitney Beer, Ben Watson
Card 10 Isobel Comerford, Bethany Vickery, Jade Knill
Card 11 Corena Balment, Josh Balment
Card 13 Luke Hynes
Card 15 Sarah Spencer
Our Tesco Computers for Schools voucher count now stands at 2,400
HAPPY EASTER!!!!
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Weekly Newsletter
www.swimbridge.ik.org
Letter No 10
25th March 2004
Dear Parents,
We close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 2nd April, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Tomorrow Class 3 are traveling to Bath as part of their Roman History work. They need to be in school by 8.35am, and they are due to arrive back at approx. 5.15pm.
There will be Maths Club as usual after school tomorrow and next Friday, the last day of term.
Our Tesco Computers for Schools Vouchers collection is doing well. The total now stands at 1,700. All classes have computers supplied by this scheme; please help us gain another.
Next Thursday 1st April, Class 4 will be taking part in a Biosphere Awareness Conference at North Devon College. This should be a stimulating day, which will heighten childrens? awareness of the world in which we live. There is no charge for this event, although a donation of £2.00 per child towards the coach fare would be appreciated. Please return the slip below. Children should wear their school uniform, and have a packed lunch, We will return to school around 3.30pm.
Children at our school certainly seem to enjoy school meals which represent good value for money. From next term the cost of a two-course meal will be £1.45, an increase of 5p.
Plans are well advanced for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Paignton Zoo. The balance of the cost for those who have paid the full £40 deposit, is £115.00. We would be grateful if this amount could be sent into the school office by 30th April (cheques payable to Devon County Council please). More information soon.
We will be holding our Easter Service in the Parish Church on Wednesday 31st March, at 9.30am. While this is designed for children, parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Mrs Helen Durrant has been connected with this school for about 20 years as a parent, Governor, PTA Officer and, for the last decade, as a music and recorder teacher. Sadly for our school, Helen is retiring to set up a Traidcraft Fairtrade shop (in Bear Street) - I?m sure she will welcome your custom. We all thank Helen for her dedication to our school over the years. Staff are collecting for a retirement gift; parents and Governors are invited to add to this?please send any donation either tomorrow or Monday 29th March.
Thank you to those who came to Cascades last Friday evening. You will be pleased to know that we have now raised the £400 we need for our two sponsored children, Atilat and Sanjay.
Dear Parents,
We close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 2nd April, and re-open on Monday 19th April.
Tomorrow Class 3 are traveling to Bath as part of their Roman History work. They need to be in school by 8.35am, and they are due to arrive back at approx. 5.15pm.
There will be Maths Club as usual after school tomorrow and next Friday, the last day of term.
Our Tesco Computers for Schools Vouchers collection is doing well. The total now stands at 1,700. All classes have computers supplied by this scheme; please help us gain another.
Next Thursday 1st April, Class 4 will be taking part in a Biosphere Awareness Conference at North Devon College. This should be a stimulating day, which will heighten childrens? awareness of the world in which we live. There is no charge for this event, although a donation of £2.00 per child towards the coach fare would be appreciated. Please return the slip below. Children should wear their school uniform, and have a packed lunch, We will return to school around 3.30pm.
Children at our school certainly seem to enjoy school meals which represent good value for money. From next term the cost of a two-course meal will be £1.45, an increase of 5p.
Plans are well advanced for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Paignton Zoo. The balance of the cost for those who have paid the full £40 deposit, is £115.00. We would be grateful if this amount could be sent into the school office by 30th April (cheques payable to Devon County Council please). More information soon.
We will be holding our Easter Service in the Parish Church on Wednesday 31st March, at 9.30am. While this is designed for children, parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Mrs Helen Durrant has been connected with this school for about 20 years as a parent, Governor, PTA Officer and, for the last decade, as a music and recorder teacher. Sadly for our school, Helen is retiring to set up a Traidcraft Fairtrade shop (in Bear Street) - I?m sure she will welcome your custom. We all thank Helen for her dedication to our school over the years. Staff are collecting for a retirement gift; parents and Governors are invited to add to this?please send any donation either tomorrow or Monday 29th March.
Thank you to those who came to Cascades last Friday evening. You will be pleased to know that we have now raised the £400 we need for our two sponsored children, Atilat and Sanjay.
Some of our childrens Art Work is in a exhibition at the Exeter Phoenix Gallery in Gandy Street from 31st March to 24th April. See the poster on the notice board.
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Weekly Newsletter
Letter No 9
Friday 19th March 2004
Dont forget tonights family swim at Cascades from 6.30?7.30pm. The cost is just £1.50, of which 25p will go to our fund to support Atilat (Ghana) and Sanjay (India). Each year as a school we raise £400 to support these 2 children through Action Aid. Currently we have £350, so we need a further £50 to fulfill our commitment; hopefully tonight will provide these funds!!
Conjunctivitis seems to be spreading through the school at the moment please be aware of this. If your child is infected, they should not be in school until the infection has cleared. If every family complies with this, the outbreak will cease very shortly.
On Saturday evening, 19th June, children in Class 4, and some from Class 3, have been invited to take part in a concert at the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe, along with the Cwmbach Male Voice Choir from Wales. This is a great honour. More details later please book the date.
Dates for your Diary:
Easter Egg Hunt Sat 10th April at Tordown Farm
Family Cycle Ride and B-B-Q on Sun 11th July
Summer Fayre on Sat 22nd May
Childrens Disco towards end of term (date to be advised)
Many interesting plans were arranged at this weeks PTA meeting, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Family Cycle Ride and Barbeque, Summer Fayre and childrens Disco. To give some idea of numbers, please would you sign and return the slip below if you would be interested in taking part in the Easter Egg Hunt.
It would be appreciated if parents of children in Class 4 could check and sign their children?s homework diaries each weekend.
Support with homework activities, especially spelling targets, would be welcome.
CONGRATULATIONS to Whitney Beer and Isobel Comerford who are the St Johns Ambulance North Devon winners. Wish them luck, as in 6 weeks time they will represent North Devon in the Regional finals
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter No. 8
Friday 12th March 2004
BOOK QUIZ
Congratulations to John Dallyn, Sarah Spencer and James Groombridge for doing well in the Ottakers Book Quiz. Attached are a selection of the questions for you to try. These can be returned to schoolwho knows, you may win a prize!
START COLLECTING TESCO VOUCHERS NOW!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has already started collecting Tesco Computers for Schools vouchers. We need to collect around 13,000 to claim another PC . With your help we will achieve our aim once again. Please encourage everyone you know to shop at Tesco to collect these vouchers for us!
The Barnstaple Library has started a very useful study Support Group to help children with homework and research work etc. This is available on Mondays 3.30?5.30pm, and Saturdays 10-12am and 1.00-3.00pm. Best of allits free!!!. For more information, see the poster on the main notice board, or telephone 388596.
Special Congratulations to :
Rachel Hampshire
Who has been nominated for the Headteachers Award for her cheerful helpfulness around the school - especially at lunchtimes.
Congratulations to the following children for receiving stamps for good behaviour:
Card 1 Joe Comerford, Lauren Slape, Lucie Slape
Card 5 Steven Trawin
Card 6 Ellie Lang
Card 8 Natalie Knill
Card 9 Rachel Lane, Madeleine Mansell
Card 12 Rachel Snell
CONGRATULATIONS
To Bethany Vickery and Madeleine Mansell for receiving a Bronze Award for reading 10 books for Bookworms
All families, friends and relatives are invited to join us at Cascades, Club Ruda, Croyde, next Friday 19th March. The cost of only £1.50 per person includes a 25p donation towards our continued sponsorship of Sanjay and Atilat through Action Aid. At the moment we need a further £25.00
CLASS 3 TRIP TO BATH
All payments for this trip should now be in school. If you have not sent your money in, please would you do so as soon as possible the cost is £10.00 per child
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Weekly NewsletterLetter No. 7
Swimbridge Primary School
Thursday 4th March 2004
Attached to this letter is the latest edition of the Governors Report to Parents. This is usually published towards the end of the Autumn but, due to unforeseen circumstances has been delayed until now. A special thank you must go to Victoria Comerford for collating this for the Governors. Please note that this refers to September 2002 to July 2003.
As mentioned last week, Class 4 have the opportunity to try brick-laying (part of the Devon Education Business Partnership) next Wednesday morning. They need to bring old clothes and strong shoes or Wellington boots. We hope that everyone will participate. There will be no cost, but parents MUST sign the permission slip below.
Your child/ren should have brought home a Scholastic Book Club leaflet. This provides an opportunity for your children to purchase good quality reading books at a reasonable price and provides additional books for our school. There is no obligation, but if you wish to take advantage of this offer, please return the Order Form to the school office by Friday 19th March cheques payable to Swimbridge School please.
See-saw YR
Firefly Y1 & 2
Lucky Y3 & 4
Arrow Y5 & 6
Last week your were sent a World Book Day voucher for your child/ren. This can be used in part payment.
A team of avid readers is representing our school in the World Book Day inter-school quiz in Barnstaple Library today. We look forward to the result!
THIS WEEKS MATHS CLUB (on Friday 5th March) HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED DUE TO AN IMPORTANT HEADTEACHERS MEETING. WE CONTINUE ON FRIDAY 12th MARCH
Dates for your Diary:
J Tue 16th March - PTA Meeting
J Fri 19th March - Cascades booked for school
J Fri 26th March - Class 3 Trip to Bath
DINNER MONEY is now due for this half term. For those parents who wish to pay in advance the amount due is £42.00. If you wish to pay weekly, please send the money in on MONDAYS (£7 per week) cash in a named envelope, cheques payable to Devon County Council please
G D REED
HEADTEACHER
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Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 27th February 2004
Congratulations go to these five pupils whose art work is to be exhibited in the South West Academy of fine and Applied Art. Their exhibition Drawing from Experience can be viewed at the Exeter Phoenix Gallery in Gandy Street. Certificates for all children who submitted work will be sent to us shortly.
Rachel Snell, Rebecca Snell, Myles Palmer, Michael Partington, Rachel Hampshire
Children in Years 5/6 should have brought home the latest Paignton Residential Week letter, and children in our Reception Year should have brought home an invitation to an informal open evening on Thursday 4th March at 3.30pm for a chat and a cup of tea. We hope to hold a crèche.
We try to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, and to this end Class 4 have been invited to the former Ayers and Grimshaw premises on Braunton Road on 10th March, as part of our links with Devon Education Business Partnership, to learn more about the building trade. They will have the chance to buld a wall! This should be a hugely enjoyable experience. Health and Safety will be of paramount importance, and we ask that children have sturdy shoes (Wellington Boots are acceptable) and wear overalls or old play clothes which are expendable. There will be a high level of supervision.
Please find attached your childs token for World Book Day
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 6/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 13th February 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
After a busy first half of term we close this afternoon for the half term holiday. School reopens on Monday February 23rd.
Flute lessons will take place on Tuesdays next term as we have a new teacher, Victoria Cain.
Earlier this week Class 4 undertook their pilgrimage to Exeter Cathedral. Their behaviour and enthusiasm was praised by Cathedral staff and visitors to the cathedral alike; even the coach driver told staff the children were a credit to the school. Besides learning about the cathedral and how pilgrimages operated in the past a short service was arranged. The children processed to this from the main door singing beautifully, without musical accompaniment, much to the enjoyment and surprise of other visitors. I am sure that this is a day they will long remember.
Can we remind you of the value of reading to, reading with, and
listening to your child read on a regular basis at home. This,
along with support with homework assignments, can greatly
encourage your child and enhance his / her learning.
Please watch out for Tesco Computer Vouchers
for Schools. We will be collecting these once again.
G. D. Reed, Headteacher
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Letter 5/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Many thanks to those who organised last Fridays PTA Quiz Night. Besides being very enjoyable, around £300 was raised for the PTA funds.
On Monday, Class 4 will be on their pilgrimage to Exeter Cathedral. We leave at 9.00am and hopefully will arrive back clse to 3.30pm. Children will need a packed lunch, school uniform and a coat please a clip board would be useful if available.
Deposits for Year the 5 and 6 Paignton Residential need to arrive at the school office by 13th February please, to confirm your childs place.
Congratulations to Timon Hynes and Olivia Rippon for winning Class KS1s Vehicle Building competition.
On Friday 26th March, Year 3 and 4 children will be visiting the Roman Baths in Bath. We hope to leave school at 8.45pm and should return at around 5.00pm (More precise details nearer the time). In order for this trip to go ahead a contribution of £10 per child (£8 per child if you have more than 1 child in Class 3) will be necessary. This is at a subsidised rate. If you would like your child to go, please return the form below by Friday 12th March.
SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Please note that new draft policies are available on our website in the Features section.
We have a considerable amount of un-named PE kit and school uniform, some of which has been with us for months this will be disposed of shortly if not claimed. Please check the lost property box in the office and please make sure that all clothing is named.
Congratulations to the following children for completing stamp cards for good work and helpfulness
Card 2 Bethany Hill
Card 4 Paul Crossley
Card 8 Scott Ackland, Toni Yeo
Card 12 Gemma Hayter
Congratulations also to Myles Palmer, Michael Partington and Matthew Scrace for doing so well in South Molton Junior Football Club. The picture below appears in this weeks ND Journal.
School is a busy environment, but we remain committed to providing the best possible education for each child. If you would like to discuss your child?s progress please book an afterschool meeting with your childs teacher.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 4/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 30th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Dont forget Friday evenings Quiz Night in the Jubilee Hall commencing at 7.30pm. Our PTA is a wonderful fund raiser having very recently paid for a new colour T.V., £500 worth of books, and so much more!
Following our parents meeting for the Paignton Residential week, a deposit of £40 can now be sent (cheques please, payable to Devon County Council). These should be sent to the school office by 13th February. The balance (approx. £115) will need to be paid by midApril please. There will be a further meeting within a few weeks to give parents more information.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Ø Cascades booked for all Swimbridge School families and friends on Friday 19th March
Ø Flute Guitar lessons with Devon Youth Music for next term need to be booked by 27th February.
Ø We are happy to announce that we have appointed Denise Brocklehurst and Bridget Vellacott as Meal Time Assistants.
Next Year the Freedom of Information Act comes into force. Each school will need a policy and procedure for making sure that all information (except personal information) is available to the public. Our draft policy is on our web site (in the features section) for governors and parents to consider prior to our next governors meeting your comments are welcome. Interestingly almost all of the information we hold is accessible anyway, so there should be no major change for our school.
POLITE REMINDER
There are a few families who have not yet returned the permission slip/payment for the Exeter Pilgrimage Trip. Please do so as soon as possible. Thankyou.
For an interesting photo of our sets of twins, see the web site (News Section)
Our school seems to feature in the press, radio and t.v. a lot at the moment. This week we are on the front of the ND Journal, as apparently, we are unique in that almost all of our staff (9 in all) are qualified crossing patrol wardens to enable our children to be safer on the roads.
We are working towards all children who have a snack during the morning break having something healthy. Children in KS1 already have this, and we hope that by Autumn this will be extended to include older children.
Please would parents of KS1 children remind them that they should not bring toy cars etc into school.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 3/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 23rd January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Next Friday 30th January, we will be holding another Quiz Night in the Jubilee Hall. Teams of 4 are invited please make this as well known as possible and come along and enjoy the fun.!
On 9th February, Class 4 will be travelling to Exeter Cathedral, as part of their RE work on pilgrimages. A contribution of £ 6 is requested. Children will need school uniform, and a packed lunch please. They are due to return close to 3.30pm.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ASTHMA SUFFERERS HAVE THEIR INHALERS WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES
If you and your child wish to book a place on the Paignton Residential visit, please ensure the booking slip on last weeks newsletter has been returned. A deposit will be required by mid-February to confirm a place.
At this weeks PTA meeting the idea of an inter-school family It's a Knockout afternoon to be held during the summer was raised. If you have any ideas relating to this please have a word with one of the PTA officers, or myself.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO GUITAR LESSONS NEXT WEDNESDAY 28th JANUARY.
Again we have a large amount of lost property in the main office; please ensure your child's clothing is clearly labelled. Can I also remind you that all children need the correct P.E. kit which is
For PE and dance
§ P.E. Shorts (black or white)
§ White polo shirt, with collar (not the same one as worn during the rest of the day)
§ Short white socks
§ Plimsolls or trainers (not those worn during the rest of the day)
For Games (usually Wednesday), depending on weather
§ P.E. kit as above, OR
§ Track suit OR
§ Jogging trousers and sweat shirt and jumper (not those worn during the rest of the day)
§ Trainers or plimsolls; for Football and Tag Rugby - football boots or old shoes, NOT school footwear!
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 2/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 16th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Parents of children in year 6 should have received a letter about Maths Club running each Friday (starting today until May). If you have not received this please ask at the school office.
Many of you will have seen the reports about our school in this weeks NDJournal and Gazette. The photo below appeared in the ND Gazette and Advertiser
On Tuesday next there is a PTA meeting - as always for all parents and staff. The PTA current newsletter gives more details.
Can I ask that if your child is going to be late, or absent from school you phone into school early in the morning, this will negate the need to send a letter into school.
From next week all dinner money should go straight to the school office, not to class teachers please. Please send this on the first day of each week. We strongly recommend all money coming into school should be in the form of a cheque, in a named envelope please, labelled with the amount enclosed.
As you already know, in May Years 5 and 6 will hopefully have the opportunity to go Paignton for their residential week. There will be an informal meeting for parents to discuss this at 3.35 to 4.00pm on Wednesday 21st January in the Library. The total cost (including all admissions, transport, hotel accommodation and meals) will be in the region of £155. If you would like to book a provisional place for your child please return the slip below so that we have an idea of numbers. A deposit, of £30, will be required at the end of January; please do not send this at the moment.
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 1/2004
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Friday 9th January 2004 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year. We especially welcome new children and their families .
Our new flat playground is now complete so please wander over and have a look.
Any day now our recent inspections will be reported in the local press. I enclose the County Council Press Release and Ofsted and R E Summary Reports. As you will see only two areas for action have been highlighted, one of which was currently underway. An action plan will be agreed to further develop these.
On Monday 9th February, Class 4 will be travelling to Exeter Cathedral as part of their terms work on Pilgrimages and Religious Journeys. More information nearer the time
As always your childs teacher will be pleased to meet with you to discuss your childs progress and life at school just book an after school appointment.
After school clubs and musical tuition resume on the following dates
Guitar 14th January (Wednesday)
Brass 15th January (Thursday)
Music Club 20th January (Tuesday)
Maths Club (Year 6 children only) from Friday until May (Computer Club re-starts in May)
Dinner Money should be paid on Mondays only pleased, for the week in advance. Please put Dinner Money into a named, labelled envelope. The cost at present is £1.40 per day, £7.00 per week. The cost for this half term should you wish to pay in advance is £39.20.
Congratulations to these children for completing stamp cards for good work and behaviour
Card 2 Jacob Heard, Peter Dawson, Laura Ackland
Card 3 Nathan Singh
Card 4 Amanda Knill
Card 6 Jules Davies
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 40/2003
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Wednesday 17th December 2003 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
The end of term has arrived. We return to school on Wednesday 7th January 2004.
Many thanks to all those who made our PTA Christmas Fayre such a great success; £ was raised. Congratulations to everyone for making the Carol Service, KS1 Performance, and our school parties so successful.
Congratulations to these children for their swimming achievements :
Natalie Knill 25 mtrs
Alec Smith 240 mtrs
Joshua Stoneman 1700 mtrs
Sarah Spencer 880 mtrs
Ellie Lang 20 mtrs
Dylan Vickery 14 mtrs
Corena Balment 7 mtrs
Jade Knill 12 mtrs
Michael Partington 140 mtrs
Andrew Dyer 60 mtrs
Sam Whitton 60 mtrs
Bryony Newnham 80 mtrs
Josh Haydn-Higgins 400 mtrs
Luke Hynes 120 mtrs
James Groombridge 320 mtrs
Richard Tucker 500 mtrs
Whitney Beer 1720 mtrs
Michael Partington 140 mtrs
Myles Palmer 840 mtrs
Ellie Mansfield 1200 mtrs
Natasha Hill 1200 mtrs
Ben Watson 100 mtrs
Toni Yeo 700 mtrs
Scott Ackland 1300 mtrs
Matthew Grose 520 mtrs
Amy Lane 1000 mtrs
Lucy Dudley-Large 1200 mtrs
Rachel Hamphire 1280 mtrs
Alex Haydn-Higgins 1200 mtrs
John Dallyn 500 mtrs
Bethany Vickery 13 mtrs
Bethany Balment 4 mtrs
Colin Tucker 1300 mtrs
Madeleine Mansell 40 mtrs
Tyler Newnham 1200 mtrs
Rebecca Snell 12 mtrs
Tom Floyd 20 mtrs
Josh Balment 5 mtrs
Taylor Dunn 5 mtrs
Rachel Snell 10 mtrs
Isobel Comerford 35 mtrs
Hayden Eaton 2 mtrs
Georgie Comerford 20 mtrs
The latest Headteachers Award for special consideration and kindness to others goes to :
BEN WATSON
who was nominated by teachers who have
regularly 'caught him helping others'.
I would like to thank all Staff (teaching and non-teaching), Governors, Parents and Children for making this such an exhilarating year. We have had a successful Ofsted inspection, fine KS1 and KS2 SAT results and were graded an A*school in the DfES PANDA Report, winning a further School Achievement Award - one of only 17in North Devon. Our long-awaited office extension was built, a new level playground constructed, and to cap it all, at the end of the year we were informed that we are the 'best in the West Country' in the Primary School League Tables, which monitors progress children make. Nationally we stand 25th out of approximately 20,000 Primary Schools. What a year!
Congratulations to Colin Tucker who has been invited to play his flute in the Devon Youth Music Concert in Ilfracombe.
School Calendars are still on sale, and are a bargain at £2.00 each (3 for £5.00)
We wish you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!
G D Reed
Headteacher
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Letter 39/2003
Swimbridge Primary School
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Tuesday 9th December 2003 www.swimbridge.ik.org
Dear Parents,
The Christmas Party season is upon us, and KS1 will be having their party on Thursday 11th December in the Jubilee Hall. Children should be collected from there at 3.30pm please. On Monday 15th December, the same arrangements will apply for KS2. On both occasions, we ask that children bring suitable food and drink on the morning of the party to the school office. This will be shared out for the party tea. A few volunteers would be appreciated to help with the tea ? please see the Class Teachers if you can help.
On Tuesday 16th December, we will be holding our Christmas Carol Service in the Parish Church. This is timed at 6.00pm until approximately 7.15, so that all parents have the opportunity to be present. We very much hope that all children will be attending; in school uniform please, unless they are dressed in nativity costume.
Our new-style 2004 Calendars are now available. At only £2.00 each (£5.00 for 3) they make great gifts for grandparents, and are vital for each family, containing, as they do, all term dates, national dates, quotes from the school log books, self-portraits and birthday days of all children.
We also have some copies of our CD ?Hosanna Rock? and ?New Millennium Heroes? which make ideal gifts especially for grandparents, aunties and uncles. For the Christmas period only these are available at £4.00 each.
KS1 parents don't forget you are invited to the Jubilee Hall at 2.00pm for a short Christmas presentation by Class 1 and 2.
G D Reed
Headteacher