Huish Headlines - January 2004

01935 474984

January 2004

Dear Parents

Happy New Year!!

I would like to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful 2004. We will be holding our Parent/Teacher Evenings this term and look forward to discussing your child’s progress with you. Additionally we will have our information sessions for the parents of children in Year 2 and Year 6 about the national tests they will be doing in the summer. Please do come to these important meetings.

We look forward to seeing you.

Yours sincerely

V E CAMPBELL
Headteacher

Thank You

Many parents seemed to enjoy both our Infant Nativity and the Carol Service at St. John's Church. The children were excellent and a credit to the school. Your generosity reflected the spirit of Christmas as we were able to raise £168 for 'Children In Need' and £265 for Cancer Research. Thank You!

Earlier in the year we completed our Superschools event. Having received the sponsor money £974 was raised to support up-and-coming athletes. A further £1461 was collected to support school projects. A proportion will be used to support the PTFA initiative to purchase large play equipment for Years 2 – 6.

Update of Information

Could we please remind parents that it is important that we are kept up-to-date with essential information. If you have changed address or telephone number (this happens more frequently with mobile phones!) please be sure to let the school office have that information. This is particularly important when a child is ill and we need to contact you. Also, can you please let us know if your child requires any particular medication, e.g. an Epi-pen for a nut allergy or an Asthma inhaler.

Our School Nurse has asked us to include her number should you wish to contact her about any concerns or advice:

Kate Hutchins, Youth Advisory Service, Silver Street, Yeovil.
Telephone: (01935) 413930

Emergency Procedures – Extreme Weather

With the onset of the colder weather, we would like to remind you of our emergency contact numbers in the unlikely event of school closure. The school office will be manned from 8.00 am to 10.00 am and from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Yeovil 474984. Particular thanks to those who have offered additional contact numbers:

Classes 1 - 6	Mrs Claire Clark	473826
Classes 7 - 10	Mrs Lynne Wilkinson	706872
Classes 11 - 14	Mrs Debbie Dare	424775

Emergency information will also be given on local radio broadcasts on Orchard FM ( 102.6 FM), Radio Bristol (95.5 FM), Somerset Sound (1323 MW) and Ivel FM (105.6 FM).

Curriculum Information

As you will be aware, every term we enclose a Curriculum Information Sheet which summarises the topics your child will cover this year. It also identifies times for P.E. activities and homework routines. I am sure you will find if useful to support your child with their education.

Uniform Shop – Reminder

Can we please remind parents that the School Uniform Shop is now only open on Friday mornings 8.45 – 10.00 am if you need any items or wish to place any orders for fleeces. In addition to the normal uniform, we now have in stock new PE Kit Bags at a cost of £3.00 each. Also may I inform you that unfortunately we have to increase our prices for Book Bags from 1st February. The prices from this date will be:

KS 1 Bookbag	£3.00
KS 2 Bookbag (with shoulder strap)	£4.00

Childcare

May we draw your attention to two childcare opportunities you might find useful:

1.	Starting on Monday 23rd February, Parcroft Playgroup will be providing a breakfast club for 3-8 year olds. For more details phone Margaret Vickery on Yeovil 415350.
2.	Yeo-Child Care offer possible placements for children. If you are interested, please contact Mrs Siviter on Yeovil 426627.

School Governors

We are pleased to welcome two new Parent Governors to our Governing Body. Adam McLean and Rick Beaver will be starting their 4 year term of office shortly and we look forward to their involvement with the school.

Somerset Music Tuition

A reminder!!

We have some spaces for the following Somerset Music Tuition sessions:

• Singing
• Violin
• Flute
• Drums

Dates for your Diaries...

February	02-06	Mill-On-The-Brue Residential Visit - Class 12 Mill-On-The-Brue Residential Visit - Class 11
	02	Year 2 National Tets Information Meeting - PM Year 2 National Tets Information Meeting - Evening
	11/12	Year 2 / Year 6 - Parent Consultation Meetings
	14-22	Half-Term Holiday
	27	PTFA Year 5/6 Disco 7:00 - 9:00 pm
March	01-05	Arts Theme Week
	09-11	Parent Consultation Evenings - Years 1,3,4&5
	30	PTFA Easter Bingo
April	02	Theatre Group Performance - Year 3 / Year 6 - "The Little Princess"
	03-18	Easter Holiday
	19	Start of Summer Term
May	03	Bank Holiday
	10-14	National Year 6 Test Week - Tests week for Years 3,4&5
	22	PTFA May Fair
	28	Teacher Training Day - School Closed
	29-31	Half-Term Holiday
June	01-06	Half-Term Holiday
July	09	Teacher Training Day - School Closed
	23	End Of Term

(One Training Day yet to be confirmed)

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