Blandford St Mary Primary School Newsletter Headteacher: Mr Paul Lavis Deputy Headteacher (on secondment): Mrs Lauren Houlston
December 2011 Volume 4, Issue 16
Contents:
Dear Parents
Nativity
2
School Nurse Drop-in
2
Christmas party
2
Gate
2
Parent Support group
3
Christmas tree festival
4
Colouring page
4
Diary Dates
4
Celebration Assembly Dates Friday 16th December 2.30pm ~ End of term assembly parents welcome.
Then Lee paused, and everyone waited ... and waited.
Lee, a seven-year-old boy, was asked to say thanks for the Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. Lee began his prayer, thanking God for his Mum, Dad, brothers, sister, Grandma, and all his aunts and uncles. He thanked Father Christmas for his presents; his socks, his new underpants, the satsumas, the books, the games, the Next Tablet (amazing how Father Christmas managed to sort that one out‌) Then he began to thank God for the food. He gave thanks for the turkey, the stuffing, the Christmas pudding, even the gravy!
After a long silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, "If I thank God for the Brussels sprouts, won't he know that I'm lying?"
We are having an end of term celebration assembly at 2.30pm on the last day of term. Parents are welcome to join us, so I look forward to seeing some of you then.
Have a fantastic Christmas everyone. Be happy, healthy and enjoy your families. See you all for a jam-packed 2012.
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Blandford St Mary Primary School Newsletter
Notice Board Nativity Just a reminder that the Nativity play which is being performed by Reception, Years 1 & 2 is on the following days and times: ~ Monday 12th December ~ 1.30pm - 2.30pm Tuesday 13th December ~ 9.30am - 10.30am Tickets are not required for this , family and friends are welcome, but we must remind you that photography and filming is not permitted, photos will be put on the school website. Friends of school have asked for donations of cakes for them to sell at the nativity please, any will be gratefully received.
Christmas Party
Drop--In School Nurse Drop
The class Christmas parties are being held on Thursday 15th December. Children are invited to come in suitable party wear for this occasion, but please can we ask that no high heels are worn. There will be a list on each of the class doors asking for donations of food, so please do look for these.
The next School Nurse drop in is on Tuesday 31st January at 8.50am. Please let the office or one of the class teachers know if you would like to make an appointment to see Sarah. You can also just pop in on the day.
After School Clubs There will be no after school clubs until after the Christmas holidays now. You will be informed when the new clubs are on line and available for your children to request in the new year.
Gate The new gate at the entrance to the school is now on an alarm system. Mrs Burge & Mrs Barton in the office would be very grateful, if you could please remember to close the gate as you pass through it to stop the alarm from ringing constantly!!
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Blandford St Mary Primary School Newsletter
Parent Support Group The parent support group will be meeting every other week in the hall immediately after Friday’s assembly. Please come along.
Lunchtime Supervisor We are looking for a dynamic lunchtime supervisor to join our friendly team and to start ASAP. The role involves supervising and supporting our children during the lunchtime period. Part-time hours: 11.55 am to 1.20 pm daily. Term time only. Job description: XS2.4B Pay scale JE Grade 1. Point 4-6 £6.30- £6.47 per hour 47.82 weeks per year Please pop in or contact the school office on 01258-453331 for an application pack. Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th December Interview date: Wednesday 4th January
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Blandford St Mary Primary School Newsletter Blandford St Mary Primary School Birch Avenue Blandford St Mary, Dorset DT11 9QD Phone: 01258-453331 Fax: 01258-455865
Website : www.blandfordstmary.dorset.sch.uk
Christmas tree festival Friends of School would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped and showed their support at the Christmas Tree Festival on Friday. It was a wonderful occasion and got everyone into the festive spirit. We managed to make a gross profit of ÂŁ600. Thank you!
School Diary Dates: Sunday 11th December Monday 12th December 1-2pm Tuesday 13th December 9.30-10.30 Wednesday 14th December Wednesday 14th December Tuesday 3rd January Monday 13th February - Friday 17th February
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Christingle 4pm Nativity (Key stage 1) Nativity (Key stage 1) Christmas lunch Lantern Parade Children return to school Half term