Well done everyone.

Sponsorship money has been pouring in from the swimming event. The children involved did so well and all the money raised will be spent on small playground equipment and possibly seating. I think the School Council (co-ordinated by Mrs Ainsworth) are busy deciding how it will be spent and I'll let you know as soon as they tell me!

On Friday the Recycling Bag2school Campaign was a great success. You all managed to hand in 840kg which has raised £420 towards our Eco Projects for this year. The Eco Council will decide how this will be spent. Mrs P has planned another collection before the year ends so hang on to all your cast offs until then.

Thursday and Friday were quite busy for me so I haven't chattered to the staff regarding what's been happening. Perhaps me being away for a few days was the high light of the week!

The Quiz Night was great. Not because my husband wrote it but because it was a great atmosphere. Perhaps we should hold more events like this in the school hall instead of the village hall. After the heating kicked in it was really cosy and the evening ran smoothly. Well done to the KSA and members of the school and village community who came along.

Next KSA event - Valentines Disco- sadly I'll miss that one but Mr White will be there in my place!

It could be Spring

I have enjoyed my walks with the dog this weekend and it feels almost like Spring is here. Of course it's only the end of January and no doubt there will be more sharp frosts and possibly more snow ahead.

The KSA Film Night went well on Friday I was sad to miss it. I think because of its success there will be more similar events booked in the future. I went to a farewell dinner for one of my headteacher colleagues. It was a great evening.

The weekend has been very quiet as my husband is visiting family and friends in Hertfordshire. I have quite enjoyed going out with the dog, pottering around the house and of course having full control of the TV remote.



Have a good week.

A really good turn out for the KSA meeting last week with lots of events planned for this term. The week seemed to go quickly and so too did this weekend hence writing my blog so late on Sunday evening.

On Saturday the sponsored swim was well supported and the children did really well. The children collectively swam over 50 miles, far more than we anticipated. I think some of you underestimated how many lengths your children would do. The School Council will decide on how the money raised will be spent. A big thank you to all the children who took part, all the parents who supported them and my dedicated staff. Also thank you to members of Exmouth Swimming Club who gave up their valuable time to supervise the swimmers and support the event.

On Sunday, together with many others, I attended Evensong at Exeter Cathedral and the installation of Anna Norman-Walker as a Residentiary Canon. Kentisbeare School was very sad to lose the Reverend Anna as she is well loved by the children and staff. I know she will make a valuable contribution in her new role and no doubt we will find opportunities to go and visit her. In fact the year 5 and 6 children are off to Exeter in a few weeks and the Cathedral is number 1 on their list.

Enjoy the week ahead.

The new term begins