One of those weeks when I'm glad it's the weekend mainly because of lots of meetings some going on well into the evening. I did however spend an enjoyable evening with my small school head colleagues, celebrating the retirement of Mike Gent. Mike has spent many years co-ordinating our support group which formed some 12 years ago. We have worked collaboratively ever since planning enrichment opportunities for our children and professional development for all our staff. We are sad to lose him but wish him a long and happy retirement.

There are lots of trips planned this term for our children including the year 6 residential to Boswinger in Cornwall. The year 4 children and staff are very excited about a planned visit to a London school coming up after half term but first they are coming to us. The children and teachers are very busy preparing for their arrival and we very much hope they enjoy our wonderful countryside and rural experience.

On Saturday 3 teams took part in the Rotary Exmoor Youth Challenge and I am proud to say they all finished and received their medals. The weather was kind and the support tremendous. Many thanks to my KS2 staff and volunteers fortheir commitment and of course the children. Photographs will be available on the website soon. For more information visit the website www.exmoor-rotary.org.uk/youth_chall.htm

Recently I have had some growing concerns regarding children using the internet at home. Whilst the internet is a wonderful thing we do need to monitor what they are doing particularly if they are using chat rooms which are not moderated. At 7 pm on Tuesday 18th May we are hosting an Internet Safety Information evening entitled 'Where Are Your Kid's Tonight?' It is well worth attending and more information will be sent home nearer the day.

Have a good long weekend

Tracey Hailey