A busy time for everyone last week with 2 late evenings with parents. I enjoyed chatting to many parents who were waiting for their appointments. It's always great to catch up on news particularly about ex-pupils who have gone on to secondary school.

I also enjoyed meeting parents of our January starters who attended our information evening on Thursday. Mrs Ainsworth (class teacher) led the session, handed out our Welcome Pack and answered any questions. Both evenings went well and I received a positive response from many parents regarding our Outdoor Learning Programme which has been running since September.

The OLP is a culmination of initiatives we have implemented over the years: Forest School, Eco schools, Sustainable schools development and so on. Each year group in KS2 has an afternoon working on the OLP and the feedback from the children and parents has been excellent. We intend to do the same in Fondation and KS1 one the staff training is completed.

Bikeability training also took place this week for our year 6 children. This was quite an intense course but very worth while. The children will be presented with their certificates next week.

Also next week don't forget the Kentisbeare School Association (KSA) meeting on Thursday 11th November in the school hall. We really do need your support.

I'm looking forward to Friday when our September and January starters are invited to a 'Sparklers in the Glade' evening. We have done this for several years now and it has been great. Food cooked outside and an opportunity for parents to meet each other, the staff and the year 6 buddies.

Have a good week.