Monday 13th May 2019 Please see our PTFA Facebook Page Contact school: sch.164@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: https://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/ Quote of the week: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Tim Notke
Freya in Year 5 got a wonderful surprise on Friday when she discovered that she had won the Glastonbury in Bloom competition prize for the best design in her age group. Representatives from the Glastonbury in Bloom team came in to Celebration Praise to award Freya with her amazing prize – a gift hamper from Dicketts. Freya also received a framed copy of her fantastic design. Keep an eye out for posters of Freya’s design which will soon be displayed around Glastonbury. Freya receives her prize from representatives of the Glastonbury in Bloom team.
The evening of Thursday 9th May was a memorable evening for two St. Benedict’s pupils as they were confirmed by Bishop Peter, the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The ceremony took place at Meare Church and was a significant spiritual milestone for Hannah Jones and Taylor Gutteridge (and also former pupil Michael Jones). We send them all our congratulations and wish them well as they continue their faith journey.
Our Year 6s have been working hard and now it’s finally arrived… SATs WEEK is here. As a school, we want to send you all a massive ‘GOOD LUCK’ message. Thank you for all the hard work you’ve put in – do your best and we’ll be really proud of you! As ever, we approach SATs as a whole school team, and remind children in other year groups to be mindful of the fact that Year 6 have tests and need quiet conditions and tolerance in what can be a stressful time. Year 6, please make sure you report to the Bee Hive each day at 8:10am for your SATs breakfast! Follow the St. Ben’s Basics guide to SATs Success: 1. Get plenty of SLEEP over the weekend, 2. Make sure you eat well – a balanced diet including brain food like fruit and slow-release energy foods like oats, EAT BREAKFAST! 3. DRINK plenty of water to stay hydrated, 4. BE CONFIDENT! You have worked hard, so you’ve got nothing to fear. 5. SMILE! Why not enjoy it? It’s going to happen anyway!
Weekly Awards:
Head Teacher’s Awards: Teachers’ Awards:
Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Tortoise Class: Spider Class: Leopard Class: Peacock Class:
Alesha Reggie Vinnie Jan Lidia Tilly Connor Zuzia
Dylan Tyler Aiden Rosie Beren Noah Ruby Mati
ATTENDANCE CHAMPS! Attendance for week 7th – 10th May: Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Spider Class: Tortoise Class: Peacock Class: Leopard Class:
95.2% 99.3% 96.9% 96.8% 91% 92.9 % 97.5% 98.1%
DAZZLING DESIGN SKILLS For winning the Glastonbury in Bloom design competition, huge congratulationss go to Freya!
TALENT SHOW WEEK – Mon 20th – Thurs 24th May Next week sees our very own Talent Shows – class heats will happen throughout the week so make sure you’re practising! Finals will be on Thursday afternoon (24th May). Practice makes perfect!
RECYCLE AND RAISE MONEY FOR ST. BEN’S – IT’S A WIN-WIN! You have probably seen our newest arrival at the front of school – it’s our very own recycling unit. Please bring in any clothes, pairs of shoes and … Whatever we collect gets weighed and the school gets paid per kg. Why not have a spring clearout and bring any recyclables to school?!
Then you could be just the person we need! We are looking for parent governors to join our enthusiastic governing body. No previous expertise or experience necessary. If you might be interested, why not call in for more information.
Parents invited to Celebration Praise We would like you to feel as welcome as possible at St. Benedict’s and we thought it would be good to invite you in to Celebration Praise on Friday at 10:30am if your child is going to be awarded a Head Teacher’s or Teacher’s Certificate (or any other significant awards/prizes). We will let you know by 3:15pm on a Thursday. We are aware that some parents can’t attend due to work/other commitments, but please feel free to send someone else in your place.
Stonehenge Visit Years 3 and 4 visited Stonehenge last week, dodging showers and realising how cold people must have been in the Neolithic and Bronze Age. They had a tour of the stones and learned about how Stonehenge was built and how it is aligned to the rising sun. They also walked out to one of the burial mounds and learned about the amazing things that were found by archaeologists in Bronze Age graves. In the museum, they saw lots of artefacts and a reconstruction of the face of a Neolithic man. Next they visited the Neolithic round houses that were full of the tools and belongings that people would have had. There was even a fire! They were surprised how similar their possessions were to ours. Best of all, they got to try and move a Sarsen stone – most of us would have needed 99 more people to help!
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A huge to parents who have got the message and changed their habits. We are grateful to all parents who are parking sensibly and not placing children’s lives in danger. Please continue this, as the beginning and end of school is feeling much safer.
PUPIL PREMIUM GRANT – HELPING YOUR CHILD, HELPING YOU AND HELPING THE SCHOOL
The Mark Silver BenFest Supergroup Do you play an instrument or have a great voice but have no band? Here’s your chance to shine! St. Ben’s parent and local legend Mark Silver is looking to put together a ‘SuperGroup’ for BenFest – please contact him on 07817 727725 if you might be interested.
The week ahead Tuesday
14th May
Wednesday Thursday Friday
15th May 16th May 17th May
Monday
20th May
From September, all children in receipt of Pupil Premium will attend all trips for half price. We estimate this is a saving of £200 over four years at school. In addition they may be entitled to Free School Meals (£2.50 a day = approx. £1560 over four years) as well as access to free school uniform and other opportunities and savings. It’s no exaggeration to say that receiving the Pupil Premium grant could save you up to £2000 over your child’s time at St. Benedict’s!! If you think you may be eligible, or wish to find out more, please ask Mr Ranger or the office for more details.
DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); Year 6 SATs; Year 5 girls cricket match at Shapwick Cricket club 1– 4 p.m.: Drama club 3.15 – 4.30p.m.; Gardening club 3.15 – 4p.m.; Netball club 3.15 – 4p.m. DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Year 6 SATs; Glee club 3.15 – 4p.m. DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Year 6 SATs. DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); Homework club 3.15 – 4 p.m.; Athletics club 3.15 – 4 p.m. DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Production club 3.15 – 4.15 p.m.