Monday 21st October 2019 Please see our PTFA Facebook Page Contact school: sch.164@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: https://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/ Quote of the week: “I will walk by faith, even when I cannot see.” Corinthians 5:7
Today signals the start of our first ever St. Benedict’s ‘Well-Being Week’ and events got off to an inspirational start with a visit from the Tashi Lhunpo monks of Tibet. The incredible monks gave our pupils and staff a morning to remember as they performed Buddhist prayers, dance and singing, as well as entertaining them with music from their drum and long horns. We were very lucky to have the famous monks to visit and the performance came about through their link to the Chalice Well. We are hoping to establish a link between the Tashi Lhunpo School and St. Benedict’s.
Other events this week include a visit from Peter, Bishop of Bath and Wells to officially open the ‘Burrow’, our new well-being space, mindfulness sessions and yoga. As part of the week, pupils will be considering different aspects of well-being and will keep a sleep and screen diary. Please help them to record how many hours they spend doing each this week.
St. Benedict’s football teams got their seasons off to a winning start this week with victories on Tuesday and Thursday. The school team triumphed over Elmhurst on Tuesday with a last-gasp 2-1 victory, featuring a great strike from Patel. This followed resilient defending from Roberts and Chant and an excellent debut in goal from Tomsett. Stalwarts Carter and Hopkins proved a creative midfield duo whilst Moon, Ng and Bailey caused Elmhurst headaches.
Thursday saw the turn of the girls’ team in the first ever Local Schools’ Girls’ Football League match. The league comprises four schools and St. Benedict’s first opponents were West Pennard. There was a mixture of nerves and excitement leading up to kick-off, but the team enjoyed the perfect start with Redman slotting home to put them in front. With Fitton and Reakesmith commanding the midfield and Christian, Pizlo and Munns defending magnificently, there was little for Jones in goal to do. Two more goals followed before half-time, with great strikes from Septer and Gawen. The second half provided more of the same; Jones swapped her keeper’s jersey for an outfield shirt and promptly struck a stunning solo effort before Redman added her second. Pennard scored a consolation goal to make it 5-1 to St. Ben’s. Thanks to the excellent supporters and to Mr Shaw and a very excited Mr Ranger.
St. Benedict’s Girls’ Team: Next fixtures: St. Benedict’s Team: 7/11/19 vs West Pennard, 14/11/19 vs Ashcott.
Weekly Awards:
Head Teacher’s Awards:
Teachers’ Awards:
Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Tortoise Class: Spider Class: Leopard Class: Peacock Class:
Aisha Alanna Kaelan Ollie Molly India Harrison Lilly-May
Jacob Annabel Philip Kaya Matilda Shannon Teegan Elise
STARS OF THE WEEK Sirus and Freya for excellent behaviour in Nurture Group. Tabby for her Blue Peter badge for resilience. Aisha for her five trampolining medals. India for her vaulting gold medal. What a talented school we are!
Last Thursday we invited a special guest to take our Collective Worship. Tim Richards of the United Reform Church (URC) was delighted to return to St. Benedict’s and delivered a message about sharing which struck a chord with our pupils. Tim will join us again later in the year.
ATTENDANCE CHAMPS! Attendance for 14th Oct – 18th Oct: Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Spider Class: Tortoise Class: Peacock Leopard
90.8% 86.2% 75.7% 88.6% 99.3% 91.1 % 94.5% 97.6%
Photograph orders Please could we have all photograph orders returned to the school office by Wednesday 23rd October.
Year 3: Cat Year 4: Owl Year 5: Spider Year 6: Leopard These classes have the best attendance between 1st – 18th October and have earned the right to come to school in non-uniform next Friday, along with their teachers and TAs. CONGRATULATIONS!
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.
Advance notice of parent evening appointments We will be holding parents evening appointments on Tuesday 12th & Thursday 14th November. All clubs will be cancelled on both dates . Further details to follow after the half term break,
The week ahead
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday Monday
22nd October DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); Bikeability Day 2; Harvest Festival 2 p.m.; P.T.F.A. meeting to discuss Frost Fair 3.15 p.m.; 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. rd 23 October DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Author visiting Year 6; Cricket coaching for Year 3; Glee club 3.15 – 4p.m. DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.).; 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon Bishop Peter to open the th 24 October Wellbeing room and garden; group of children to visit the Brewhouse theatre ; Mindfullness sessions (afternoon only); 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 25 October DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); Yoga sessions; 3 – 3.30 p.m. – Year 5 topic exhibition; Athletics club 3.15 – 4 p.m. st 21 October DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Whole school workshop with Tashi Lhunpo monks; Cross country club 12.15 – 12.45; Choir 3.15 – 4.15 p.m.; Chess club – 3.15 – 4.15 p.m.
Half term holiday Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November Back to school Monday 4th November