Monday 8 June 2015

Newsletter 38


NO CROSSING PATROL
Our Crossing Patrol, Mrs Wright, is currently unwell and is unlikely to be back on duty until at least 17 June.  We are unable to cover with a relief so parents need to be aware that there will be no one to cross the children over College Road. 
Buses are being re-routed to pull up on our side of the road.
Please can we ask that parents escort their children across the road to ensure they get safely to school.

ARTS FESTIVAL SUCCESS
What amazing and talented children we have in our school!  Despite having cancelled and rearranged the festival from Friday the children stunned us with the variety and quality of performances on the school field. 
As an ‘Arts Mark’ pilot school we are proud to be able to showcase our children’s talents in this way, and look forward to this becoming a bi-annual event for the school.
Please do complete a yellow feedback card if you have comments about the event that could help us shape future festivals, we really appreciate your input.

YEAR 5 CAMP
On behalf of the Year 5 campers from the weekend we would like to thank Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Mawson, Mrs Lucas and Mr Vaughan for giving up their weekend to run this new venture on the school field.  We would also like to thank Mr Byer and Mr Duggens for volunteering too.  It sounds like the children had a great time (although the staff need another weekend to recover).

CAMP MEETING FOR YEAR 6 PARENTS – TONIGHT Tuesday 9 June
Just a reminder that all parents of the Year 6 children going to camp should come along to an important meeting with Mr Brook today, in the school hall at 6pm.

BAGS2SCHOOL COLLECTION – THIS THURSDAY (11 June)
Please bring your filled charity bags to the pavilion on the front playground by 9am

MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
A chance to blow your own trumpet, toot your flute or learn to play clarinet, cornet or saxophone!
Music for Schools is a charity that gives music lessons in schools, and we are coming to your school
THIS Thursday 11th June at 6.30pm in the Hall. 
Your child will have the opportunity to try each instrument and we will tell you all about how to sign up for lessons. Come and see our Music Man to find out more – no obligation, packages to suit all budgets.

TESCO THANKS
We would like to let parents know that Tesco have kindly offered the school a £50 voucher towards ingredients for cooking in school each term this year.

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT VACANCY
The Kitchen has a vacancy for a Food Service Assistant for a minimum of 2 hours a day, every school day.  Please speak to Mrs Chapman in the kitchen if you are interested & for details on rate of pay.  Full training will be given. Applications by 15 June.

TOWN COUNCILLOR IN SCHOOL
You may have seen in the EADT at the weekend that Class JA & ES had a visit last week from the chair of Framlingham Town Council - Councillor Carolyn Youngs. The class ambassadors welcomed her to the class and explained what the class had been doing to show why they think Framlingham is a special place for all of us.
Their starting point was a mind-map which, after several discussions had led to ideas they wanted to explore.  After two enjoyable outings to the town, where they walked the town trail and did more research they produced some fabulous display boards.  Councillor Youngs was impressed by what the children had produced and said “I’ve really enjoyed my visit. Framlingham is such a special place to live”. 

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING – 18 JUNE
Please contact your class Parent Council representative before 18 June if there is anything you would like them to raise at the next Parent Council meeting.

LOST PROPERTY
Please can you check that your child has all their uniform / PE Kit?
Our lost property bins are rather full – please  do come and check for any missing clothes / shoes/ coats/ PE kit /Snack boxes etc – the lost property is near the school office.

Hacheston Midsummer Flower show and all weekend café – June 20/21
Hacheston Village Hall.  Children can enter some of the classes (which are judged separately to the adults) – other local primary schools are being invited to enter. Entries are only 50p per class.
There is also an all weekend café; plants and produce for sale and of course the play area and a Treasure Hunt for the children. Find "Hacheston Flower Festival" on Facebook.

Message from the Friends:
‘FRIENDS’ RACE NIGHT – FRIDAY 3 JULY
Don't forget we have the "Fram National" on Friday 3rd July, a race night for parents and an excuse to get dressed up and have lots of fun.
Think the Gala meets Ascot, think quiz night meets The Derby, think Ladies Day meets Paddy and Scotts!
Tickets will be available from 15th June, are £3 each and will include a glass of "Fizz" and nibbles.
Please be warned we only have a limited amount of tickets.
There will also be a prize for best outfit!