Newsletter 30.5.12

31st May 2012 Dear parents, carers and friends, They say that no news is good news, and that, I can assure you, is the reason for not sending out many newsletters this term. Behaviour (except for a very few) and attendance have been much better, uniform is excellent and the quality of work and progress has been extremely pleasing. We are currently in the middle of our “Fairytales” week, which has already produced some amazing work…and costumes, and there is more to come. Alongside this, classes have been holding parties to celebrate the jubilee. Throw in an Olympic torch, excellent work from year 6 in SATs week and interviewing for new staff, as well as working more and more with the children’s centre, and you might just say it’s been a busy but highly productive term. Therefore, just a few brief notices and some news before I wish you all happy holiday. Attendance is up – a lot! – but very good attendance for some has been marred by medical appointments: appointments should, where possible, be kept out of the school day, or until after 2.00pm – that way, it doesn’t affect attendance. Uniform during the sunshine has been excellent – please make sure children have hats. A warm welcome to Mr Carl Evans, who joins us to replace Mr Vaisey. Mr Evans has been working with all the classes in key stages 1 and 2. Dates: As you all know, we break up tomorrow for the end of term 5. School reopens for children on Tuesday 12th June for term 6. Highlights in term 6 include: 22th June – Sports Day (29th is back up day) 25-29th June – Residential Camp 12 / 13th July – Transition Days for all Thursday 19th July – End of term 6 and academic year for allk Finally, the Governing Body unanimously voted last week that, as of 30th August this year, we shall formally be known as Badock’s Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre. We are all excited about the potential of this exciting development. With that, all that is left for me to say is have a fantastic, well-earned break, enjoy your jubilee celebrations, and let’s pull out all the stops for a superb term 6. Yours faithfully, Zak Willis Headteacher