Monday 18th November 2019 Please see our PTFA Facebook Page Contact school: sch.164@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: https://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/
Lucky pupils at St. Benedict’s got the opportunity to meet a very famous bear last Friday. As part of Children in Need, Pudsey visited to offer a huge paw-sized high five for their incredible fund-raising. Clinton Rogers from BBC Somerset accompanied Pudsey, interviewing top fund-raiser, Alanna of Year 3 (who raised £70). He also spoke to John and Leonora from Year 6, as well as Mr Ranger, who was very proud of the efforts of the pupils, as well as the incredible generosity of our parents.
The visit was the culmination of an amazing week of running: PE Lead, Mrs Anderson, had set the children a target of 423 miles to run (the distance of the One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge); this meant two miles per pupil! The determined children were more than up to the challenge, running a mind-blowing 471 miles. Overall they managed to raise a staggering £1343. Huge thanks to everyone for their super fundraising – a hugely impressive effort for a really deserving cause.
The St. Benedict’s girls’ football team remain unbeaten this season after two league matches and a futsal tournament. This winning streak has earned them a place in the area futsal finals, taking place on 28th November, where they will face other area winners. Their latest match, last Thursday, saw a 2-0 triumph over league rivals Ashcott. The first goal came from the impressive Tamara Septer in a first half dominated by St. Ben’s. After the break, like a wounded panther, Ashcott came out fighting, but the St. Ben’s defence, in the shape of Chloe Christian, Charlotte Munns, Dorothy Reakesmith and Ania Pizlo stood firmer than the Great Wall of China, and, after surviving a succession of corners and a minor scare when Ashcott hit the post, St. Ben’s broke away, like an excited dog on a dodgy lead, and Septer doubled her tally. St. Ben’s ran out deserved winners, with Hannah Jones once against superb in goal and Tilly Fitton, Amber Redman and Maude Gawen bringing pace and relentless energy to the midfield like a trio of skilful Duracell bunnies.
Weekly Awards:
Head Teacher’s Awards:
Teachers’ Awards:
Cat Class:
Daniel Hazel Cole Grace Philip Silas Jack Tia Freya darsh
Oaken Mohammed Lannie Mikey Alesha Kaya Tabetha Erin Finley Noah
Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Tortoise Class: Spider Class: Leopard Class: Peacock Class:
STARS OF THE WEEK Amy for passing her stage 8 swimming and Aston, Raul & Jake for gaining Bronze Learning Behaviour Awards.
ATTENDANCE CHAMPS! Attendance for 11th – 15th Nov: Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Spider Class: Tortoise Class: Peacock Class: Leopard Class:
98.2% 97.2% 97.9% 95.5% 93% 91.5 % 99.3% 97.1%
Author of graphic and illustrated novels, Robin Etherington, will be joining us for high-octane story-telling workshops. Robin will be running Lower School and Upper School sessions, with the aim of inspiring our budding writers. After the sessions, Robin will be signing copies of his books, which can be purchased; please see the letter, going home today (Monday 18th November). Select titles available: Graphic novels (£8 each): Monkey Nuts, Long Gone Don 1 and 2 Illustrated novels (£6 each): Fearless and Freaky 1, 2 and 3.
There is nothing like a film or show, and it’s even more exciting when you get to see it with all your friends! The lucky pupils of St. Benedict’s have been very fortunate to benefit from free tickets to theatre and cinema shows in the last week. Year 3 were offered tickets to the Bath Royal Theatre performance of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘I believe in Unicorns’ on Friday 8th November, which proved to be an amazing show that pupils and staff alike thoroughly enjoyed. Last week was the turn of the cinema (Strode Theatre), as Year 6 (with a few Year 5’s) got to see Mary Poppins 2 on Tuesday 12th, while Years 3, 4 and 5 enjoyed Aladdin on Wednesday 13th. The hush when the lights dimmed and the curtains went back was a truly magical moment…
Our School Football team, who face Brookside in a league match this Thursday.
To all parents that attended parents’ evening. We hope you like the new pupil update form. If you have any feedback on this, we’d love to hear it.
Menus Lunch orders are due in tomorrow for the next 3 weeks. The menu and payment form is available on the school website: http://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/ Even if your child is entitled to free school meals you must complete an order form - without an order form your child cannot be catered for during this 3 week period.
The week ahead
Tuesday
19th November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); 3 p.m. - P.T.F.A. meeting re: Christmas Fair Drama club 3.15 – 4.30p.m.; Film club 3.15 – 4p.m.; Netball club 3.15 – 4p.m.; Lower school football club 3.15 – 4p.m. ; Eco club 3.15 – 4p.m.
Wednesday
20th November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); 2 – 3 p.m. – Lower school Headteacher’s tea party at the Abbey; Glee club 3.15 – 4p.m. st 21 November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m; Author Robin Etherington visiting school; Football match vs Brookside at Strode; Upper school football club 3.15 – 4p.m.; Cosmic Yoga club 3.15 – 4p.m.; Lower school and Upper school Art clubs 3.15 – 4 p.m. th 8 November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m). 11th November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Cross country club 12.15 – 12.45; Chess club – 3.15 – 4.15 p.m.
Thursday
Friday Monday