The leavers' service brought this very busy term and year to a close. The service celebrated the year and the successes of our oldest children who will be moving on to Uffculme Senior school in the new academic year. We also said farewell to a few children moving to different schools in the county. The year six children made us laugh and smile as they talked about their memories of Kentisbeare and we sang joyfully songs that they had learnt over the years. They enthralled us with their musical piece 'Hoppipola'which they repeated to rapturous applause. The congregation fell silent at the end of the service after watching the photo and video montage put together by Mr White and there was not a dry eye in the church.
I am sure you will all join me in wishing Mr White and his bride to be, Celine all the best for their forthcoming wedding.
Thank you all for your ongoing support. Have a good Summer break and we look forward to seeing you all in September.
Tracey Hailey
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Just a few of the many photographs taken at the Duckrace and Barbecue on Friday the 9th July. We aim to update pages on our website soon with photos of some of the events and trips that have happened this year.
The school had a church inspection on Wednesday and although we have to wait for the final report we can tell you it went very well. When received the report will be available on our website and you will all receive a hard copy in September.
We held several mini- concerts for parents this week to show what they had been doing in class music lessons and individual music tuition. They were well attended and very enjoyable. Well done to the tutors and of course your talented children.
The school year finishes on Wednesday 21st with our Leavers' Assembly at St. Mary's Church at 2pm. Always worth attending as we say farewell to our year 6 children and any other children who are moving on. A very emotional time for all.
Trace Hailey
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Another week of beautiful Summer weather. The classrooms became unbearable some days and most classes moved outside to find some shade in the Glade and under the canopy of trees.
Sport featured highly again this week with girls football and handball at Uffculme and a team of year 5/6 children representing East Devon at the Devon Youth Games. What an achievement.
Sports Day was fantastic with great weather, a range of events and a record number of supportive spectators. The KSA provided refreshments throughout the morning and it was lovely to see how many families stayed to enjoy a picnic on the field with the children. I thank the staff who worked hard to make the day such a success.
Years 2 and 3 went off to Plymouth Aquarium on Wednesday. Both children and adults had a great day. School was very quiet on that day because the year 6 were also out at the Donkey Sanctuary participating in Lifeskills Workshops.
The week ended with the annual barbecue and duckrace which was another major success with equally great weather. There were lots of stalls some run by the children and plenty of food and drink. Although we did run out of alcohol but a local pub came to our rescue. Music was provided by a youth folk band and our country dancers entertained the crowds.The KSA worked very hard and Simon Cooper, who organised the corporate duck race, compered in his own inimitable style sadly for the final time. He will be retiring as a governor and we will all miss his enthusiasm and support. We will also be saying farewell to parent governor Salliann Martin and we again say a big thank you for all her support over the years.
The weekend was just as busy starting with the Church Fete on the Saturday. Our country dancers opened the event and received great applause. It was lovely to meet up with old friends and pupils past and pesent. My dog, Thomas, enjoyed watching the dog show but was too shy to take part. I'm sure he could have been a strong contender in several categories!
No lie in this Sunday as myself and some colleagues took part in Race for Life at Westpoint. It was a very hot day but it was all for a good cause. We were walking in memory of Niki Bale parent and friend who lost her battle against cancer this year. She is sadly missed.
Next Wednesday we have a church inspection I'll let you know how it goes.
Tracey Hailey
Sport featured highly again this week with girls football and handball at Uffculme and a team of year 5/6 children representing East Devon at the Devon Youth Games. What an achievement.
Sports Day was fantastic with great weather, a range of events and a record number of supportive spectators. The KSA provided refreshments throughout the morning and it was lovely to see how many families stayed to enjoy a picnic on the field with the children. I thank the staff who worked hard to make the day such a success.
Years 2 and 3 went off to Plymouth Aquarium on Wednesday. Both children and adults had a great day. School was very quiet on that day because the year 6 were also out at the Donkey Sanctuary participating in Lifeskills Workshops.
The week ended with the annual barbecue and duckrace which was another major success with equally great weather. There were lots of stalls some run by the children and plenty of food and drink. Although we did run out of alcohol but a local pub came to our rescue. Music was provided by a youth folk band and our country dancers entertained the crowds.The KSA worked very hard and Simon Cooper, who organised the corporate duck race, compered in his own inimitable style sadly for the final time. He will be retiring as a governor and we will all miss his enthusiasm and support. We will also be saying farewell to parent governor Salliann Martin and we again say a big thank you for all her support over the years.
The weekend was just as busy starting with the Church Fete on the Saturday. Our country dancers opened the event and received great applause. It was lovely to meet up with old friends and pupils past and pesent. My dog, Thomas, enjoyed watching the dog show but was too shy to take part. I'm sure he could have been a strong contender in several categories!
No lie in this Sunday as myself and some colleagues took part in Race for Life at Westpoint. It was a very hot day but it was all for a good cause. We were walking in memory of Niki Bale parent and friend who lost her battle against cancer this year. She is sadly missed.
Next Wednesday we have a church inspection I'll let you know how it goes.
Tracey Hailey
Sunday, 4 July 2010
As the end of term draws near there is so much going on I forgot again to enter my Blog last week. As I do this at home I have been unaware that the South West Grid for Learning have, for some reason that remains a mystery, filtered my Blog at school. I must get in touch with them as it means I can only write it at home and more importantly no one can read it in school.
Since my last news the year 4 children have visited their friends in Newham and had a great time by the sounds of it. The year 5 children went to Cullompton Community College for a Business Enterprise Day together with other schools in the Culm Valley. The year 6 have been very busy visiting Uffculme to meet their tutors for next year and experiencing life after Kentisbeare. The year 6 also had a barbecue and 'sleepover' in the school and went off for an equally tiring day at Woodlands the next day. I went along to the latter and although I spent most of my time drinking coffee and people watching it was great just to 'escape' from school for a while. This has been a very busy year and this is probably one of the few days I have had out that wasn't a meeting or training.
The Ofsted report went out this week and we are all very pleased with the outcome. There are obviously areas to work on but there were no surprises. The Lead Inspector was very complimentary with regard to our plans for curriculum development and praised our active participation with the wider community and cultural diversity. Our commitment to sport and the well-being of our children was also praised highly.
I am very proud to be part of Kentisbeare school and its community and part of a strong team which includes governors, staff, parents and of course the children.
Lots happening again next week.
Tracey Hailey
Since my last news the year 4 children have visited their friends in Newham and had a great time by the sounds of it. The year 5 children went to Cullompton Community College for a Business Enterprise Day together with other schools in the Culm Valley. The year 6 have been very busy visiting Uffculme to meet their tutors for next year and experiencing life after Kentisbeare. The year 6 also had a barbecue and 'sleepover' in the school and went off for an equally tiring day at Woodlands the next day. I went along to the latter and although I spent most of my time drinking coffee and people watching it was great just to 'escape' from school for a while. This has been a very busy year and this is probably one of the few days I have had out that wasn't a meeting or training.
The Ofsted report went out this week and we are all very pleased with the outcome. There are obviously areas to work on but there were no surprises. The Lead Inspector was very complimentary with regard to our plans for curriculum development and praised our active participation with the wider community and cultural diversity. Our commitment to sport and the well-being of our children was also praised highly.
I am very proud to be part of Kentisbeare school and its community and part of a strong team which includes governors, staff, parents and of course the children.
Lots happening again next week.
Tracey Hailey
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Since returning from the half term break it's been so busy I seem to have lost a week on my Blogg. So briefly straight after the holiday the year 6 children went off on residential to Boswinger in Cornwall, the Reception and year 1 children went off for a day in Teignmouth and school was a very quiet place without them all. Both children and staff had a great time and had lots of things to tell me on their return.
Also that week the year 4 children returned from an athletics competition with the winners trophy and the school athletics team came second overall at the Exeter Arena in the Culm Valley Schools Competition and that was without the usual year 6 competitors.
This week started with Mr White and Miss Dudley bringing in their winners trophies from the weekends Fairway Buoy Swim. This is an open water swim in Exmouth that has been going since the sixties. Having competed in this for 12 years Mr White was first home and Miss Dudley won the ladies competition. I am very proud of them both and the school celebrated their successes. They are also excellent role models for our children.
Having Only just returned from residential the year 6 were off again- Kayaking at Haven banks. Many thanks to all the parents who helped transporting the children back and forth. They also had a visit from Anne Browse from Uffculme School to talk to them about transition and answer any pressing questions they may have.
On the Thursday the school participated in National Green Day. The main part of the event was to asses the amount of packaging and waste that we generate as a school. As part of this we had a lunch box competition to see which class produced the least amount of non-recyleable waste.
The school had a visit form Ofsted on the Monday and Tuesday which went well. The report will be available to parents after the 27th of June.
The Friday Non Pupil/training Day was a well received good end to the week and I certainly went into the weekend feeling quite rested. Which reminds me - I wonder how the family Woodlands weekend went! I don't suppose the children or parents got much sleep.
Next week the year 4 s are off to London for two days to see their friends at Shaftesbury School in Newham.
Have a good week
Tracey Hailey
Also that week the year 4 children returned from an athletics competition with the winners trophy and the school athletics team came second overall at the Exeter Arena in the Culm Valley Schools Competition and that was without the usual year 6 competitors.
This week started with Mr White and Miss Dudley bringing in their winners trophies from the weekends Fairway Buoy Swim. This is an open water swim in Exmouth that has been going since the sixties. Having competed in this for 12 years Mr White was first home and Miss Dudley won the ladies competition. I am very proud of them both and the school celebrated their successes. They are also excellent role models for our children.
Having Only just returned from residential the year 6 were off again- Kayaking at Haven banks. Many thanks to all the parents who helped transporting the children back and forth. They also had a visit from Anne Browse from Uffculme School to talk to them about transition and answer any pressing questions they may have.
On the Thursday the school participated in National Green Day. The main part of the event was to asses the amount of packaging and waste that we generate as a school. As part of this we had a lunch box competition to see which class produced the least amount of non-recyleable waste.
The school had a visit form Ofsted on the Monday and Tuesday which went well. The report will be available to parents after the 27th of June.
The Friday Non Pupil/training Day was a well received good end to the week and I certainly went into the weekend feeling quite rested. Which reminds me - I wonder how the family Woodlands weekend went! I don't suppose the children or parents got much sleep.
Next week the year 4 s are off to London for two days to see their friends at Shaftesbury School in Newham.
Have a good week
Tracey Hailey
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Hi
Hope you all enjoyed the weather and had a great week. I have spent lots of time outside and taking my dog Thomas for long walks. Friends from Hertfordshire came to visit and I also spent time catching up with family news.
Next week the year 6 are off on residential to Boswinger in Cornwall. Let's hope the weather is good for them.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Tracey Hailey
pictures above- Thomas my dog and the view from my window
Monday, 31 May 2010
Last week was busy for all of us. Children came over from Membury to spend a day with our year 6 class so that they could get to know each other before the residential to Boswinger in Cornwall.
The photographer came to take the end of year class and the various sports club photographs. The latter is usually quite manic to organise due to the shortage of kit by this part of the year and of course the number of clubs we have on offer. The Perseverance Award goes to Mrs Muglestone who just 'gets on with it'.
The year 6 cricket team attended the East Devon Kwik Cricket Tournament and came a respectable 4th.
Children who have been receiving keyboard and piano lessons this year invited the school and their parents to an afternoon assembly. It was great to see what they had accomplished so far and we were all very proud of them.
The year 5 children went to Crealy on Thursday followed by shelter building and cycling at Haldon Hill on the Friday (photo above). If that wasn't tiring enough they then had a 'sleepover' in the school. The year 6 children joined them for the Haldon Hill activities. The weather was glorious and a good time had by all.
The year 3 children had a Roman day which included a full blown re-enactment of a battle between the Romans and the Britons. They had a fantastic time and the rest of the school, staff and parents (Britons) enjoyed the opportunity to bombard them with plastic and sponge balls. Not very authentic I know but satisfying nevertheless.
I spent a lovely evening meeting the parents of the children who will be starting in September. Mrs Ainsworth led the meeting starting with a tour of the school and grounds. These evenings are an opportunity for parents to ask questions regarding the induction process and find out about the curriculum and what Kentisbeare School has to offer.
I know this is sad but one of my highlights of the week was the delivery of new chairs for the classrooms but they do look great!
Have a good half term break.
Tracey Hailey
Sunday, 23 May 2010
Lots more sunshine this week giving more opportunities to take the learning outside. It's great when everyone can get outside and enjoy our beautiful environment. The Foundation stage and year 1 children have been busily growing things to eat in their Garden Centre area set up outside and throughout the week the classes have been working in the Glade.
The year 5 children went to visit Uffculme Senior School to experience ' Life after Primary School', returning very excited and eager to start despite having another full year left at KPS.
A year 5 team was entered in the East Devon Kwik Cricket Tournament this year. Twenty one teams took part and they finished a commendable fourth. The year 6 tournament is this coming Wednesday. Cricket club is run all year round at Kentisbeare and is always well attended. Many thanks go to the school staff and volunteers who run it. New photographs will be available on the website soon.
Personally most of my week was spent buried under paperwork and dealing with issues totally away from the world of children. Thursday lunch time I escaped from a meeting to arrive back in time to welcome the children who were visiting from London.
Miss Dudley's Years 4 children have been communicating with children from Shaftesbury School in Newham for some time and we were honoured by their visit on Thursday and Friday. The children and staff involved from both schools had a big 'sleepover', visited a local farm, enjoyed the grounds incuding cooking in the Glade and eating alfresco, joining the KS2 Assembly for singing and sharing their experiences. Some good friendships were made during their visit and children and staff look forward to our London visit after half term. Thank you to eveyone who helped make our visitors welcome and their stay such a success.
After school on Friday the 'Bike Doctors' set up outside the school to service and repair bikes in preparation for Saturday's Family Bike Ride and future events. This was very successful and monies raised from the Surgery will go to Kentisbeare Family Cycle Group. For more information about Cycling events see the website.
The sun is shining and the garden awaits.
Tracey Hailey
The year 5 children went to visit Uffculme Senior School to experience ' Life after Primary School', returning very excited and eager to start despite having another full year left at KPS.
A year 5 team was entered in the East Devon Kwik Cricket Tournament this year. Twenty one teams took part and they finished a commendable fourth. The year 6 tournament is this coming Wednesday. Cricket club is run all year round at Kentisbeare and is always well attended. Many thanks go to the school staff and volunteers who run it. New photographs will be available on the website soon.
Personally most of my week was spent buried under paperwork and dealing with issues totally away from the world of children. Thursday lunch time I escaped from a meeting to arrive back in time to welcome the children who were visiting from London.
Miss Dudley's Years 4 children have been communicating with children from Shaftesbury School in Newham for some time and we were honoured by their visit on Thursday and Friday. The children and staff involved from both schools had a big 'sleepover', visited a local farm, enjoyed the grounds incuding cooking in the Glade and eating alfresco, joining the KS2 Assembly for singing and sharing their experiences. Some good friendships were made during their visit and children and staff look forward to our London visit after half term. Thank you to eveyone who helped make our visitors welcome and their stay such a success.
After school on Friday the 'Bike Doctors' set up outside the school to service and repair bikes in preparation for Saturday's Family Bike Ride and future events. This was very successful and monies raised from the Surgery will go to Kentisbeare Family Cycle Group. For more information about Cycling events see the website.
The sun is shining and the garden awaits.
Tracey Hailey
Saturday, 15 May 2010
The last SATs paper was taken on Thursday so Friday was quite chilled. Most of the year 6 children attended breakfast club which was a good start to the day and helped to calm the nerves.
The Foundation stage and year 1 children went on a visit to Bicton and had a brilliant time and the weather was good too. Meanwhile I was supporting our partner school Membury, in the Axe Valley. They had a two day visit from Ofsted. It was quite a positive experience and the report will be available in about 2 weeks.
This Sunday I will be going to support our children who are competing in the Tiverton Imps Swimming Gala. Everyone is welcome to come along so hope to see you there.
Next week I am looking forward to seeing the children who are visiting us from London. Everyone is quite excited and making preparations to give them a big welcome and an enjoyable time with us.
Don't forget that on Tuesday 18th May we will be running an information evening on internet safety. I really hope you can come along to this as your child's safety is number one priority to us.
Brief this week because the sun is shining and I need to do some gardening!
Tracey Hailey
The Foundation stage and year 1 children went on a visit to Bicton and had a brilliant time and the weather was good too. Meanwhile I was supporting our partner school Membury, in the Axe Valley. They had a two day visit from Ofsted. It was quite a positive experience and the report will be available in about 2 weeks.
This Sunday I will be going to support our children who are competing in the Tiverton Imps Swimming Gala. Everyone is welcome to come along so hope to see you there.
Next week I am looking forward to seeing the children who are visiting us from London. Everyone is quite excited and making preparations to give them a big welcome and an enjoyable time with us.
Don't forget that on Tuesday 18th May we will be running an information evening on internet safety. I really hope you can come along to this as your child's safety is number one priority to us.
Brief this week because the sun is shining and I need to do some gardening!
Tracey Hailey
Saturday, 8 May 2010
Having a long weekend is always great but I spent most of the working week asking what day it was.
The week started on a high when Mrs Thompson took a large squad of children to the Culm Valley Learning Community (CVLC) Cross Country Meet at Killerton. Our children enjoy running and many attend the meets at Uffculme and Stockland but this competition was the first at this venue. Returning as winners the new shiny trophy has pride of place in what has become our 'trophy room'. Well done all.
All lunch time and after-school clubs are now in full swing and well attended by the children. The activities available during the half term holidays have been sent out as a hard copy but if it hasn't got home yet you can access it on the website on the newsletter page.
Kentisbeare Children's Orchestra (KCO) is always looking for new potential so children who have enjoyed learning violin here's your chance. Leaflets for the KCO are available at school.
The holiday clubs are co-ordinated by the CVLC and sometimes events will be held in Kentisbeare itself but a wide range of activities are on offer across the valley. Thanks go to Lisa Battern our 'Extended Schools Co-ordinator.'
We are buzzing with ideas at the moment as we make plans for developing further our Outdoor Learning area. We are planning to replace the garage (where furniture goes to die!) with a purposeful Outdoor Classroom (posh shed) and a poly tunnel to enable us to continue growing produce throughout the year. This will complement our small allotment at the Wyndham Arms which we remain extremely grateful for. On Friday Mrs P, Mr Hardy and myself went to visit Bradley Barton School to see their fabulous grounds and Outdoor Classroom. Thank you to Margaret (who co-ordinates the work there) for giving us a tour, sharing her planning and totally inspiring us to do more. As part of these plans Mrs P has been busily applying for grants to help fund 'our dreams.'
With regard to grant applications we are always looking for extra funding to enrich our curriculum plans. Unfortunately applications take a long time to complete and everyone is so busy already. If there is someone in our community who thinks they may be able to help here we would be very appreciative. Just get in touch.
Still on the theme of supporting the school any parents who would like to offer their time to listen to children read or support art/craft/environmental activities are very welcome. If you can help please talk with the class teacher or contact the office. You don't necessarily have to currently have a child at the school and we would particularly welcome any 'senior citizens' from our community. However any volunteers will be expected to have a police check (CRB)but we can organise this for you.
Lots to think about and a great week. Test next week (SATs) so highlight of the week will probably be breakfast club and Friday 3.30pm!
Tracey Hailey
The week started on a high when Mrs Thompson took a large squad of children to the Culm Valley Learning Community (CVLC) Cross Country Meet at Killerton. Our children enjoy running and many attend the meets at Uffculme and Stockland but this competition was the first at this venue. Returning as winners the new shiny trophy has pride of place in what has become our 'trophy room'. Well done all.
All lunch time and after-school clubs are now in full swing and well attended by the children. The activities available during the half term holidays have been sent out as a hard copy but if it hasn't got home yet you can access it on the website on the newsletter page.
Kentisbeare Children's Orchestra (KCO) is always looking for new potential so children who have enjoyed learning violin here's your chance. Leaflets for the KCO are available at school.
The holiday clubs are co-ordinated by the CVLC and sometimes events will be held in Kentisbeare itself but a wide range of activities are on offer across the valley. Thanks go to Lisa Battern our 'Extended Schools Co-ordinator.'
We are buzzing with ideas at the moment as we make plans for developing further our Outdoor Learning area. We are planning to replace the garage (where furniture goes to die!) with a purposeful Outdoor Classroom (posh shed) and a poly tunnel to enable us to continue growing produce throughout the year. This will complement our small allotment at the Wyndham Arms which we remain extremely grateful for. On Friday Mrs P, Mr Hardy and myself went to visit Bradley Barton School to see their fabulous grounds and Outdoor Classroom. Thank you to Margaret (who co-ordinates the work there) for giving us a tour, sharing her planning and totally inspiring us to do more. As part of these plans Mrs P has been busily applying for grants to help fund 'our dreams.'
With regard to grant applications we are always looking for extra funding to enrich our curriculum plans. Unfortunately applications take a long time to complete and everyone is so busy already. If there is someone in our community who thinks they may be able to help here we would be very appreciative. Just get in touch.
Still on the theme of supporting the school any parents who would like to offer their time to listen to children read or support art/craft/environmental activities are very welcome. If you can help please talk with the class teacher or contact the office. You don't necessarily have to currently have a child at the school and we would particularly welcome any 'senior citizens' from our community. However any volunteers will be expected to have a police check (CRB)but we can organise this for you.
Lots to think about and a great week. Test next week (SATs) so highlight of the week will probably be breakfast club and Friday 3.30pm!
Tracey Hailey
Sunday, 2 May 2010
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
Saturday, 24 April 2010
Welcome to my blog and a new term
I always say to the children you never stop learning and to try and learn something new everyday. It has taken me more than a day to learn how to set up my blog but hopefully I will get better as the term progresses.
What a great start to the Summer Term. The weather is fabulous and the children have been able to play on the field and have lessons outside. The staff are also all in good spirit, well rested from the Easter holiday and looking forward to the term ahead.
There is alot happening this term, please look at the term diary planner. A copy of this and newsletters are also available on the website.
For me the violin concert has been the most memorable day of the week and was very enjoyable to watch. The Kentisbeare School Association (KSA) provided refreshments and the staff are very grateful to them for all their support. This opportunity for all the Key Stage 2 children to learn an instrument was made available through the Government's Wider Opportunity funding. Sue Rivett (violin tutor) planned the project and what a tremendous success it has been. We will post pictures on our website when they are available.
Swimming has started well for our Foundation Class children and year 4. Thank you again to all those parents who have accompanied our youngest children.
Some parents have asked me whether we will be boycotting the SATs which are due to start on Monday 10th May. Whilst I do not agree that the SATs are the best measure of a child's overall progress we will be administering them as usual. I feel that it would be unfair on the children who have been preparing themselves. I believe that if schools can ensure that they have rigorous assessments in place and can show that they can track children's progress effectively and accurately, the external SATs will be irrelevant and hopefully dropped.
More news next week.
Tracey Hailey
What a great start to the Summer Term. The weather is fabulous and the children have been able to play on the field and have lessons outside. The staff are also all in good spirit, well rested from the Easter holiday and looking forward to the term ahead.
There is alot happening this term, please look at the term diary planner. A copy of this and newsletters are also available on the website.
For me the violin concert has been the most memorable day of the week and was very enjoyable to watch. The Kentisbeare School Association (KSA) provided refreshments and the staff are very grateful to them for all their support. This opportunity for all the Key Stage 2 children to learn an instrument was made available through the Government's Wider Opportunity funding. Sue Rivett (violin tutor) planned the project and what a tremendous success it has been. We will post pictures on our website when they are available.
Swimming has started well for our Foundation Class children and year 4. Thank you again to all those parents who have accompanied our youngest children.
Some parents have asked me whether we will be boycotting the SATs which are due to start on Monday 10th May. Whilst I do not agree that the SATs are the best measure of a child's overall progress we will be administering them as usual. I feel that it would be unfair on the children who have been preparing themselves. I believe that if schools can ensure that they have rigorous assessments in place and can show that they can track children's progress effectively and accurately, the external SATs will be irrelevant and hopefully dropped.
More news next week.
Tracey Hailey
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