Monday 4th November 2019 Please see our PTFA Facebook Page Contact school: sch.164@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: https://stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org/ Quote of the week: “Together everyone achieves more.” Rugby quote
On Thursday 24th October, Peter, Bishop of Bath and Wells, joined other important guests to officially open St. Benedict’s brand new well-being space, ‘The Burrow’. The incredible space is designed to meet the needs of the school’s pupils and will be utilised by nurture staff as well as counsellors and therapists. As well as the Bishop, guests included representatives from the surveyors, Hookways, outdoor designers, ‘Different by Design’, and members of the diocesan team, who have funded the project.
The school council represented the school on the day and mingled with guests as they enjoyed delicious refreshments courtesy of Chair of the PTFA, Sharon Tomsett, whilst Year 6 pupils were on hand to deliver informative school tours. This was just one of the highlights of ‘Wellbeing Week’ along with the visit of the Tashi Lhunpo monks and Mindfulness and Yoga workshops delivered by Julie Lovelock.
Top author Maz Evans inspired Year 6 pupils when she visited on Wed 23rd October. Maz talked about her books and motivated our Year 6’s – who are talented writers already – on to even greater heights.
Excited Year 6’s with author, Maz Evans
A group of pupils got to take advantage of a generous offer of theatre tickets on Thursday 24th October. Offered to the school through our link with InspirED, the tickets were for the BARNfest show at the Brewhouse in Taunton. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and even got to savour a tasty ice-cream with a very happy M s Kirby and Mr Shaw.
Weekly Awards:
Head Teacher’s Awards:
Teachers’ Awards:
STARS OF THE WEEK
Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Tortoise Class: Spider Class: Leopard Class: Peacock Class:
Ava Harry Lyla Erin Lucas Isaac Maude John
Whole class Leo Tilly Bobby Shiloh Arthur Taylor Poppy M
Dunstan House for winning the house point competition this half term with 2018 house points – an incredible team effort!
ATTENDANCE CHAMPS! Attendance for 21st Oct – 25th Oct: Cat Class: Unicorn Class: Chameleon Class: Owl Class: Spider Class: Tortoise Class: Peacock Class: Leopard Class:
95.9% 93.1% 95% 90.5% 97.8% 93.8 % 99.3% 92.1%
Year 3: Cat Class Year 4: Owl Class Year 5: Spider Class Year 6: Leopard Class These classes enjoyed a nonuniform day on Friday 25th October CONGRATULATIONS! Watch out for our next attendance challenge – COMING SOON!
Talented pupils from St. Ben’s were among the cast of a spectacular multi-generational musical production that took place at the MacMillan Theatre, Bridgwater on Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November. Choreographed by Hannah Switzer (who runs dance club, Hannah’s Hoofers, for adults at St. Benedict’s School on Monday evenings), the production was an incredible spectacle enjoyed by sell-out audiences. We are very proud of all those from our school who took part: St. Benedict’s Performers: Ruby Pople, Lily Marks, Poppy Marks, Julia Trojanowska, Ania Pizlo, Angelika Chowdhury, Maryanne, Matilda Lambert, Molly Banwell, Frankie Baker, Venus Sander-Jackson, Claire Switzer If you take part in an activity/club, why not let us know so that we can feature you on a future St. Ben’s Bulletin…
British Legion Poppy Appeal Year 6 children will be bringing the poppies round to each class over the coming days giving the children the chance to buy a poppy if they wish. In addition to the regular poppy there are other items available for a suggested donation: Eraser 50p Rulers £1
Pencil sharpener 50p Pencil 50p
Every poppy helps the Royal British Legion to support the British Armed Forces past and present, and their families.
The week ahead
Tuesday
5th November
Wednesday
6th November
Thursday
Friday Monday
DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m); Cross country match; 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.
DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.);Cat class to visit Moon Hill Quarry; Glee club 3.15 – 4p.m. th 7 November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.).; Unicorn class to visit Moon Hill Quarry; Football match; 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); Futsal Tournament. 11th November DASH club (8.00 – 8.30a.m.); Remembrance Day; Cross country club 12.15 – 12.45; Chess club – 3.15 – 4.15 p.m.