Newsletter #7 – Friday 28th November 2014
Dear Parents and Friends,
It has been a very busy fortnight behind the scenes. I have met with the class teachers to discuss the
progress of the children and to agree ways of helping them meet their ambitious targets. I am sure that,
like me, you will be impressed with the good starts that children have made when you get a chance to
meet with the teachers over the next few weeks. We were also visited by Liz Strange, our school
improvement advisor. She was very pleased with her findings and her report was very positive. Quotes
include, ‘The outcomes for summer 2014 were pleasing given the absence from the staff of an
outstanding practitioner and during a period when there were new teachers in the school,‘ ‘There have
been some significant improvements across many aspects of the school’s provision in the last year’ and ‘.
The school is performing very well’. I would like to thank everybody’s hard work in contributing to these
achievements.
PARENTS MEETINGS – Meeting schedules have been put up outside classrooms for parent meetings
with your child’s class teacher next week. Please see the class teacher if you haven’t booked an
appointment yet. Starling & Owl classes on Monday, Wagtail, Woodpecker and Chaffinch classes on
Tuesday. Robin and Wren class meetings will be held on Wednesday 10th December.
CLUB UPDATE Games Club has been cancelled next Wednesday 3rd December
due to the Early Years nativity taking place in the hall. It has been rescheduled
for Wednesday 10th December.
IMPORTANT - ASTHMA INHALERS If your child suffers from asthma please make sure a spare, up to
date inhaler, is kept in school at all times. If you bring one to school each day it can easily be forgotten
and then not be available if needed. You can request additional inhalers from your Doctor.
WOODPECKER CLASSROOM – Please do not walk through Woodpecker class to get from one end of the
school to the other. After 9.00am the children have started their learning and parents’ walking through
the class disrupts their learning. Many thanks for your consideration.
EARLY YEARS NATIVITY PERFORMANCE Robin and Wren classes are performing ‘Welcome Little
Baby’ on Wednesday 3rd December. Please make sure you complete the form sent home if you require
tickets for the 4.00pm production. The KS1 nativity will take place on Tuesday 16th December at 2pm &
6pm and the KS2 nativity will take place on Wednesday 17th December at 2pm and 6pm. Letters regarding
allocation of tickets will be sent out shortly.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
HELP REQUIRED – We are still looking for volunteers to hear children read on a regular basis. If you
are able to help in any way or know of anybody who may be keen to do so then please enquire at the
school office.
CHRISTMAS BINGO The FSA’s Christmas Bingo last night was very well supported with lots of
amazing hampers being won. Thank you to everyone who came along to support the fantastic work that
the FSA do fundraising for our school.
CREWKERNE MESSY CHURCH The next session of Messy Church will be on Saturday 29th December
in the Church Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne from 10.30 -12.30.There will be crafts, stories, singing,
music and a meal together. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Any queries please ring
01460 73763 or text 07935 812736
CHRISTMAS FAIR The FSA have organised a Christmas Fair on Friday 5th December,
where the children will be selling lovely things that they have made at school. The FSA will
be selling reindeer food and human refreshments will also be available! The choir will be
doing a performance and Father Christmas will be opening the fair by switching on the
Christmas tree lights at 3pm. Please come along and enjoy the festive cheer.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Our Service will take place at 9.15am on Tuesday 9th December (not
2nd as previously advised) in St Bartholomew’s Church in Crewkerne. Parents are invited to bring their
children straight to the church (not to school) at 9.00am. Children in Breakfast Club will be walked from
school with staff to be at the church in time for the service. You are welcome to stay and join us.
THE GLOVERS V PRESTON NORTH END Saturday 29th November 2015 Yeovil Town Football Club
has decided to make the Preston North End game a 'Kids for a Quid' fixture to encourage young fans
back to Huish Park. Tickets can be purchased by calling 01935 847888 or visit: ytfc.net
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH CREWKERNE LIONS CLUB & ANTIQUES BAZAAR
The Crewkerne Lions are holding a special evening on Friday 5th December at the Antiques Bazaar. Please
see the leaflet that has gone home. Please note St Bartholomew’s school choir will not be singing at this
event as stated, Maiden Beech choir will be singing.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS FORTNIGHT:
Monday 1st December – Starling and Owl Class Parent Meetings
Tuesday 2nd December – Wagtail, Woodpecker & Chaffinch Class Parent Meetings
Wednesday 3rd December – No Games Club this week
Wednesday 3rd December – Early Years Nativity Performances (EYFS can come to school at
11.00am and will stay on at school until after the 4.00pm performance- please see separate letter)
Thursday 4th December – EYFS/KS1 Explorer Dome
Friday 5th December – Christmas Fair
Tuesday 9th December – Christmas Carol Service, St Bartholomew’s Church 9.00am
Wednesday 10th December – Robin and Wren Parents Meetings
Wednesday 10th December – FSA Meeting 6.30pm at School
Have a great fortnight
David Carter
Headteacher