15th November 2012
Dear parents, carers and friends,
I’m amazed that we find ourselves already at the end of week 2! We’re so busy, and there are so many things
happening, it’s hard to keep up.
This week, as many of you know, we have been visited by OfSTED
inspectors. I will be able to share the
results with you all soon.
Tomorrow, we celebrate Children in Need.
You have already had your letters (hopefully) to remind you that it’s
school uniform, but a little bit spotty…
Just a reminder that if you want to order school photos, please return
the completed envelopes to the office by the end of Tuesday 20th
November. Also, please can you make sure
that when paying for school dinners, trips etc at the office you have the
correct change.
During the week beginning the 26th November, we will hold
parents’ evenings to allow you opportunities to meet your child’s class
teacher. Letters and details will go out
next week, ready for the evenings.
Last week, 39 children went to Bristol Hippodrome to see the Lion
King. I received a letter from one of
the governors, which simply says: “May I
take this opportunity to congratulate all the children who went to watch the
spectacular, amazing, stupendous , spell binding, spine tingling performance of
the Lion King”. Is he talking about the
Lion King, or the children? I would like
to think both, but a very good time appears to be had by all. What next Miss Dark?
Finally, a look back. Term 1
attendance was a little low, especially by the high standards we set last
year. Attendance for term 1 was 93% -
low for us recently. I know that there
was some illness in term 1, and many of you were brilliant in calling the
school to let us know. However, there
were a few odd days here and there which cannot be accounted for. Hopefully (and I know term 2 has brought us a
sickness bug already) we can ensure our attendance improves before end of term
2.
Finally, just a huge thank you for all your
participation in recent events around the school. Skipathon, clubs, Jeans for Genes – you were
there for everything. Your support is
invaluable, and makes the experience better for the children.
Yours faithfully,
Zak Willis