Not going anywhere in a hurry!

Still at home with husband and Thomas. Those Christmas presents that I didn't manage to buy at the Christmas Fayre- I still haven't bought! My shopping list still sits on the kitchen table and includes turkey, sprouts and all the rest of Christmas dinner. Taken the dog for lots of walks he loves the snow although it is very deep today.

Snow

Views from all around my house.

Not quite prepared to be snowed in!

Victorian Christmas

Chair of Governors with Santa

The last few days of the term were rather hectic. The Christmas Cracker Fayre went well all thanks to a dedicated KSA committee and helpers. Spent most of the evening in Santa's Grotto taking photos so my plans to do some Christmas shopping didn't happen. Everyone had a lovely evening and I'm pleased we went ahead with it.

The year 3 /4 Candlelit Victorian Carol Service was great. The KSA served mince pies and mulled wine and the children entertained their guests with traditional carols, extracts from 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. Both evenings were excellent. Well done children and teachers.

On Wednesday we had our school Christmas Dinner. This is always well received particularly as Father Christmas pays a visit in the afternoon bringing presents to everyone.

On Thursday morning we held our end of term service at Saint Mary's. Sadly the Reverend Pam was unwell and unable to attend. The children who took the service were excellent. In the afternoon the foundation class and year 1 children went to the theatre to see 'Room on a Broom'. They all had a lovely time and this was a perfect end to the term.

We were fortunate to finish on the Thursday as during the night along came the snow. Lots of it and I have been unable to drive anywhere since then. The views from my house are spectacular and the lanes thick with deep untouched snow. My dog loves it. Not sure if I am sufficiently prepared for hibernation though. Freezer full but no turkey or sprouts!

Have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Peace Child

Busy, busy week.

Monday was fairly quiet although there were already staff and children absent with a variety of ailments ranging from sore throats , coughs, high temperatures and sickness. By the end of the week there were 65 children absent and 5 staff which made it increasingly difficult for the year 5/6 performances on Thursday and Friday. Despite this, the performances were superb. Each night different children stood in for those who were absent. Both evenings were fabulous and I am very proud of both the children and staff that made this happen. Well done to you all.

On Wednesday I accompanied the Key Stage 2 children to the Brewhouse Theatre to watch the 'Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. This was an excellent production and we all had a great time. In the afternoon the Year 6 and myself went to see the Foundation and Key Stage 1 Nativity, 'Born in a Barn'. You can't help shedding a few tears here and I can't wait to have a copy of the DVD. All thanks to Mrs Botrill who recorded all performances in order to sell them and raise money for the school. If you haven't ordered a copy pop into the office next week or talk to Mrs Botrill.

On a more trivial matter, I have had a quiet weekend catching up on my favourite soap 'Coronation Street' and watching the finals of Strictly Come Dancing and the X Factor. How sad am I?

On Monday this week (6-8pm) I hope you will all attend the Christmas Cracker Fayre which has plenty of stalls, refreshments and of course a visit from FC himself. On Tuesday and Wednesday evening years 3 and 4 entertain us all with a more traditional Christmas Carol Service which I am looking forward to. Refreshments will be served by the KSA and includes mince pies and mulled wine. Again all proceeds will go to school priorities. On Thursday everyone is welcome to our end of term service at St. Mary's Church starts 10.30am. In the afternoon Foundation and year 1 will be going to the theatre to see 'Room on a Broom'.

Enjoy the week and I hope to see you at some of the events.

p.s. I will post more photos during the week . There should also be photos in the Gazette and the Mid- Devon Star so look out for them.

Winter Wonderland

The lanes where I live.

My oil tank!

Getting ready for Christmas

Year 3 making Christmas Wreaths
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Year 6 Painting the scenery for Peace Child.

Beginning to feel alot like Christmas!

On Wednesday evening I went to the Cullompton Community College Christmas Market and Food Fair. The event was fabulously well attended and a great success. Very well done to Ruth Squires and the other members of the Cullompton School PTFA who I know worked very hard in organising and promoting this event.

Thursday morning we all woke up to snow and although it looked beautiful it caused the usual chaos on the roads. The children from the outer villages enjoyed the snow at home as all the buses were cancelled. Myself and some other staff left at lunch time because we live in remote locations where access can be difficult. I haven't been in since! The lanes are sheer ice and even today there has been no change.


Meanwhile in school last week those who made it were busy getting ready for the school plays and making scenery and props. The children have also been making Christmas Wreaths as part of the Outdoor Learning Programme.


They had intended to sell them at the Christmas Cracker Fayre but sadly we had to postpone the evening because of the weather conditions. We have managed to book another date which will be confirmed on Monday. Although the KSA were very disappointed I hope that many of you enjoyed the Turkeys that had been already prepared. The staff and myself really appreciate all the effort that the KSA put in and hope that you will support them by coming to the rearranged Christmas Cracker Fayre if you can.

Lots happening next week: Foundation and KS1 Nativity, KS2 visit to the theatre to see 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', and the KS2 performances of the Peace Child.