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SWINDON VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Summer Term Newsletter 6
28th May 2004
Dear Parents, Staff and Governors,
Half term Holiday -May I remind you that the school closed today for the half term holiday. We shall reopen at 8.50a.m. on Tuesday 8th June; please remember that the school is also' closed on Monday 7th June for an in-service day for staff.
The School Pond - We now have a splendid pond to the side of the driveway thanks to the work of a small but hardworking band of volunteers last Saturday. I am extremely _teful to Rosie Woolley of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Helen MacLeod, Andrea&HelenMills, Annikki & Ieuan Edwards, Janet Elsworthy, Linda, Dale & Jack Goodwin, Rachel, Katie & Oliver Smith & our neighbour, Tony Huggard, for their valuable assistance.
Infant Playground - please can parents ensure that when they leave the playground after the bell is rung at 8.45am each day, they do not block the pavement outside school, as this is a hazard to children still coming into school. Thank you for your co-operation.
Educational Welfare Officer - Kate Cole, our new educational welfare officer, will be visiting in the week after half term to check the registers & to receive an update on the families who have received warning letters for lateness.
Y6 Isle of Wight Visit - Year 6 are now on the way back from their trip to the Isle of Wight after a very successful week, with plenty of sunshine. The children have all developed good independence skills and have enjoyed themselves immensely. If you have not already done so, log onto the school's website www.svps.ik.org to see the photographs.
Work Experience - We welcome Hollie Morris & David Winter of Winchcombe School who will be spending the week assisting in the classrooms immediately after half term.
Design & Technology Challenge -Calum Armstrong & Adam Leyland, Y5, will be representing the school in the finals of the K'Nex Challenge at the Dowty Club Staverton on 8th June. '
Course Attendance - The following staff will be on courses during the next school week:
Monday 7st June - Lynne White on a Management course during the afternoon
Tuesday 8th June - Wendy Berry & Andrea Mills on an Excellence & Enjoyment Course at 4.30p.m.
Thursday 10th June - Chris Carrington, Glynis Kloos, Maddy Parry, Amy Sawle & Julie Simic, Learning Support Workers, are on a SEN course.
Friends of the School- The next committee meeting, on the Summer Fair, is at 7.3Op.m. on Tuesday 8th June in Mrs. Berry's classroom. You are welcome to attend.
Bredon Challenge - We have a team of 10 juniors taking part in a variety of physical challenges at Bredon School on Friday, 11th June.
Educational Visit - The Year 4 children are visiting the wilderness centre as part of their science studies on Wednesday, 9th June.
Football Fun Week - A reminder that Hartpury College is offering football coaching for 8 to 13 year olds between 1st & 4th June from l0am & 3p.m. The cost is £10 per day or £35 if you book for the 4 days. Please ring Hartpury on 01452-702132 if you are interested in booking.
After-school Club - The Club still requires a Play Leader after half-term. The position is part-time & would be between 9 & 15 hours per week from 3 to 6p.m. Suitable candidates should have or be working towards NVQ Level 3. Please apply, in writing, with the names of 2 referees to Mrs. S. Hiller-Richardson c/o the school. Please ask for further details if you are interested or know of anyone who would be.
Parent/Governor AGM - You are invited to attend this meeting at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday 30th June in the hall. The new Head Teacher, Mr. Christopher Chamberlain will be attending.
Tesco / Persil Vouchers - Please can you all bring any Tesco and Persil Vouchers you have, to School after half-term, so that we can get them sent off before their closing dates. We are able to get computer equipment from Tesco and art materials from Persil, so the more vouchers the better. Thank you.
Menu - The menu for the 4 days after half term is printed below for your convenience. Your child will also be bringing home a menu for the 2nd half of the Summer Term.
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