Blandford St Mary Primary School Newsletter Headteacher: Mr Paul Lavis Deputy Headteacher : Mrs Sam Harris
July2013
Contents: What to do in Blandford 2 & 3 School Nurse
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Wrist bands
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Term dates
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Celebration
Dear Parents Well, we’ve finally reached the end of a long and (in the end) hot year. It’s a sad time really as we say goodbye to our year 6 children and also some of our members of staff who go on to face new challenges. So— rather than be maudlin I’ll share some things that will make you laugh… none have come from students at our school…
Assembly Dates 24th July ~ 2.30pm Year 6 leavers AssemEarly one morning, a mother went in to wake up her son. 'Wake up, son. It's time to go to school' 'But why, Mum? I don't want to go.' 'Give me two reasons why you don't want to go.' 'Well, the work’s too hard, and I’d prefer to be watching the cricket!' 'Oh, that's no reason not to go to school. Come on now and get ready.' 'Give me two reasons why I should go to school.' 'Well, for one, you're 39 years old. And for another, you're the Head teacher!'
Enjoy the holidays.
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WHAT CAN I DO IN BLANDFORD THIS SUMMER? Blandford Town Museum The museum is open to visitors from Easter weekend to October Half Term, Open Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm. ENTRY IS FREE. 01258 450388. www.blandfordtownmuseum.org
The Royal Signals Museum From semaphore to high tech cyber space, and electronic warfare: discover the rapidly evolving story of the British Army’s dynamic cutting edge ...The Royal Signals. Open Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm 01258 482248 www.royalsignalsmuseum.com
The Blandford Fashion Museum COME AND SEE our wonderful collection of fashions dating from the early 18th century to the 1970's. Lime Tree House is a beautiful Georgian house built by John and William Bastard after the great fire of Blandford in 1731. Open Mon, Thurs, Fri and Sat 10:30am - 5pm 01258 453006 www.theblandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk
Walk the North Dorset Trailway The North Dorset Trailway runs along the route of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway Line, and the new multi user path is great for pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and is particularly useful for parents with push chairs. It provides a traffic- free route of nine miles, connecting Blandford to Sturminster Newton.
Crazy Monsters Crazy Monsters is North Dorset's largest indoor soft play area so you can let your little monsters go wild! RoSPA inspected location and a qualified first aider on site. Open 7 Days a week - 9:30am to 5:30pm 01258 456688
Shillingstone Railway Project. Shillingstone Station Take a nostalgic journey back through time to the Shillingstone Station of the 1950's. The station is open 10am to 4pm on Wed, Sat and Sun. 01258 860696 www.shillingstone-railway-project.co.uk
Hall & Woodhouse Brewery Visitors Centre The Brewery Visitor Centre tells the story of Hall & Woodhouse through the ages and offers a unique insight into the workings of a brewery. The acclaimed design surroundings show the heritage of Hall & Woodhouse in a contemporary environment. 01258 486004
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Badbury Rings Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset. The site dates from around 800 BC and was in use until the Roman occupation of 43 AD. Now forming part of the Kingston Lacy estate, and under the guardianship of The National Trust, the site has been restored to light grazing land as this has always played an important role in establishing centuries of wild herbs and flowers. Free Car Parking.
Spot the Oddity Competition 22nd Jul – 4th Aug 13 Spot the Oddity Competition runs from Mon 22nd Jul – 4th Aug in Blandford shop windows, entry forms are available from EH Jeans.
Lions Youth Brass Concert Thurs 25th Jul 13 25th Jul 2 – 4pm at the Corn Exchange FREE admission to hear this live brass music. BLANDFORD LEISURE CENTRE CHANGE 4 LIFE OPEN WEEKEND 27TH – 28TH JUL 13 Blandford leisure centre is holding an open weekend in partnership with Change 4 Life on 27th & 28th Jul with a range of FREE taster sessions and discounted activities for you to try. From racquet sports to group exercise classes to multi-sport activities and fun family swims- there’s something for everyone so why not come along? 01258 455566 blandfordinfo@everyoneactive.com
Great Dorset Steam Fair 28th Aug – 1st Sep The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Steam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. www.gdsf.co.uk 01258 860361
Kingston Lacey 6th July Teddy Bears picnic 1130am – 2pm. Bring your teddy bear and a picnic and enjoy some stories. Children with bears free. Help Kingston Bear find his friends in the house with the teddy bear trail. Children’s summer holiday activities (50 things to do before you're 113/4) Mondays and Tuesdays from 29th Jul to 3rd Sep. 11am – 3.30pm booking essential. Mondays for some 'wild art' and crafts in the woods (weather permitting), alternatively in the Study Centre. Tuesdays :30th July - Build a den 6th August - Plant it, grow it, eat (Kitchen Garden) 13th August - Hunt for bugs and build a bug hotel 20th August - Play pooh sticks at White Mill 27th August - Go bird watching www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy 01202 883402
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Notice Board School Nurse Drop-In
Head bump wrist bands This is an urgent plea from Mrs Gibson… Can you please have a hunt around at home for one of our “I bumped my head” wrist bands. We had them made especially for us and we would rather not have to go to the expense of having more produced. The children will be given one to wear if they have bumped their head, to alert you to that fact. They are told that they then have to return the band to school the next day.
The next School Nurse drop in is on Monday 16th September 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
TERM DATES 2013/2014 Autumn Term 2013 Monday 2nd September Tuesday 3rd September Wednesday 4th September Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November Friday 20th December
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Staff training day Staff training day Children return to school Half term Children break up for Christmas holidays
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Children back to school Half term Children break up for Easter holidays
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Children back to school May Bank Holiday Half term Children break up for summer holidays
Spring Term 2014 Monday 6th January Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February Friday 4th April
Summer Term 2014 Tuesday 22nd April Monday 5th May Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May Tuesday 22nd July
* There are 3 other staff training days which have not yet been set, we will advise you of those
ASAP.