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It certainly feels as though the winter has arrived. The mornings and evenings are getting colder and we have seen out the first few frosts of the season. Although there have been lots of talk of snow, it looks as though we will not be celebrating a white Christmas this year. The winter is always a time when many bugs and germs spread. Central heating and a lack of fresh air create breeding grounds for these horrible bugs. Ensure you wash your hands regularly throughout the day and cover your nose and mouth when sneezing too. Always discard used tissues and be sure to keep a healthy diet. I hope all of the children have written their letters to Santa and are also starting to prepare the goodies to leave out for him on Christmas Eve. Make sure you stay safe over the festive period, be careful with lit candles, open fires and the choking hazard of small toys for little children. Many of us will be thinking about losing a few pounds after Christmas and our “New Year, New You’ section will give you some great ideas of how to get yourself in shape and looking forward to enjoying a healthy start to 2016. This edition of the magazine includes some great festive craft ideas, which can make wonderful gifts for friends and family. There are also some novelty recipes enabling you to bring a festive feel to your buffet table or Christmas parties. The children, with adult supervision, can make all of the crafts and recipes. It is always a good idea to start thinking about your New Year resolutions before Christmas. The support from family and friends will always help you to achieve your objective. That may be giving up smoking, saving more money, having a healthier diet or even planning more fun times with the children, whatever your resolutions are we wish you good luck with achieving them in 2016. Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with those that mean a lot to you so make a pledge to visit the elderly, spend time with your family and enjoy fun with friends throughout your holiday break. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all.
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KEEP YOUR CHRISTMAS COOL A
perfect Christmas. It’s what we see in the television adverts, it’s what we all want for our families. The desired scene looks something like this: everyone grouped around the log burner/fireplace/gas fire, exchanging gifts (exquisitely wrapped) while looking forward to a wonderful roast followed by a jaw dropping selection of deserts and fine wines and sherries, and more goodies... The 25th December is loaded with expectation and trying to measure up to those expectations can be tough. According to the mental health charity MIND, one in five of us feels seriously stressed during the festive season, while the Samaritans expect an additional 100,000 calls during the holiday period. Much of the pressure surrounding Christmas actually comes from within and there’s a lot you can do to reduce the stress you put yourself under. Before you start to feel your stress levels rise, consider these stress-busting suggestions…
PLAN
As is so often the case when it comes to stress, the key to keeping your Christmas cool is to make a plan. Getting stressed/losing
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your cool is usually a response to feeling out of control of any given situation. Creating a plan of action is one way of putting yourself firmly in the driving seat for the festive season. Write out what you need to do in the run up to the Big Day, and, where possible, delegate some of these tasks. You might ask your family to help out with putting up Christmas decorations. When people offer to help, for example, by ‘bringing a dish’, say yes. By writing out a plan, you’ll be able to better see where the opportunities lie for outsourcing some of your responsibilities. Plus, if you are in danger of expecting too much of yourself – it’ll be all the clearer in a list. You may be planning to make everything from scratch, but once you see the list of all there is to do (cakes, pies, quiches, stuffing etc…), you might forgive yourself for buying in a bit more…
MONEY
The tendency is to overspend at Christmas and feeling anxious about the amount of money flying out of your account can really mar your enjoyment of the festive period. Try and reassure yourself that you are not about to be measured by what you spend.
HEYMAG.CO.UK | 5 Yes, December will be a more costly month than most, especially footing the bill for gifts. But there is no need to buy more food and drink than you need. And it might be possible to cut the cost of present buying by agreeing with wider family and friends on a cap for spending. Create a budget that you can afford and stick to it.
FAMILY
Another pressure at Christmas time is the prospect of spending time with family members you may not normally see or even get on with. Add overly excitable kids into the mix, and it’s not hard to see why divorce lawyers count January to be their busiest month… But you try and make sure that Christmas doesn’t become a memorable day for the wrong reasons. If there have been family rows during the year, try and resolve them before the festive season. Use your plan for the day (as discussed above!) to involve others in things like cooking so you don’t feel like you’re slaving away in the kitchen while everyone else is relaxing. It’s also worth thinking about how the day will pan out. Rather than sitting around for hours on end, perhaps after Christmas dinner you could go for a family walk, play a board game, or watch a good film. Avoid drowning your sorrows! Too much booze could send you over the tipping point in a fragile social situation.
ACTIVITY
On the theme of the post-Christmas dinner walk, an excellent way to combat stress in the lead up to Christmas – as well as on the day – is to keep active. You may feel that the short winter days are a cue to hibernate indoors. But brisk walks, cycling or running will do wonders to help energise you.
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PERFECTION
Much as most people want the perfect day, it can be hard not to get caught up in the hype of Christmas and the wish to host a perfect family day. But perfection doesn’t necessarily equate to enjoyable. Above all, Christmas should really be about enjoying time out from the usual routine. Imperfections create some of the best memories about Christmas. The collection of odd sized chairs around a wobbly dining table, forgetting the sprouts in the microwave and someone opening the wrong present… It is all part of Christmas’ chaotic charm!
YOU
Christmas day can whizz by in a festive blur without you so much as pulling a cracker or tasting your turkey because you’re anxiously watching everyone else eating, wanting to make sure they have all that they need. But remember that it is your Christmas too. Make sure that you factor into your plan time to relax, play with the kids and generally enjoy your efforts.
CHARITY
Whether you are or are not Christian, it’s worth remembering the occasion of the festive season. This is a holiday that is all about love and giving. You and your family might take the attention off yourselves and give some time towards a charitable cause. If you are Christian, or just open minded, go along to a Christmas church service, you find that you enjoy connecting to the wider spiritual significance of the day.
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU W
ith a brand new year just round the corner, the close of the 2015 festive season for many of us marks the start of 2016’s resolutions. Whether it’s to do with losing weight, stopping smoking, getting fitter or starting a new hobby, making a New Year’s list of resolutions is the easy bit. Sticking to those resolutions is a much taller task. In fact, recent research by the University of Hertfordshire, which tracked 5,000 people as they attempted to achieve New Year resolutions, found that only one in ten was able to accomplish their goal. The key finding from the report suggested that people are more likely to achieve goals if they are broken into smaller chunks that are specific, measurable and time-based (given deadlines). Here’s our top 10 tips to setting your goals – and achieving them. 1. Prioritise your resolutions. The temptation can be to write a long list of goals for the New Year in the hope that a new, more disciplined you will spring out of bed on 1st January. Try and be realistic. Hone in on one or two goals that you can channel your energy into. 2. Don’t leave your resolutions to the last minute. Give yourself some time out over the festive break to think through what it is you would like to change about your life. What would you ultimately like to achieve? If for example, you would like to feel fitter, you could work back from that goal to consider the steps you need to take to achieve that such as finding time to run or improving your diet. 3. Avoid previous New Year resolutions. Going over old ground can feel demoralising and, if you were unable to stick to a resolution last year, why would this year be different? Instead of setting the same goal, set a related goal with, perhaps, more bitesize aims. So, if you’d like to lose weight, rather than setting an ambitious weight-loss goal, consider something like not snacking between meals. 4. Think deeply about what you want from life, rather opting for ‘standard’ general resolutions. Yes, resolutions like losing weight or getting fit make sense for the sake of your health and wellbeing, but perhaps think in more specific terms. Would you like to be
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Dear Diary, It’s just a few weeks until Christmas and we are nowhere near prepared. We don’t even know for sure if we’re hosting Christmas dinner or going to my mum’s. Of course, it’s all very sensitive with my hubby wanting to stay put at home and have his parents round (which means I do all the cooking and waitressing), and me vying to go my mum’s and not cook. I try not to feel bah humbug about the festive season but it does get my back up how much the day gets hyped. The festive ads on TV started on 1 November, or was it even earlier? That’s just nuts (or should I say, roasted chestnuts). I’ve been online shopping like crazy to try and get everyone’s presents sorted – with half an eye on the practicalities of where all the stuff will get stashed once the kids have tired of it. I know that after a few days the kids will resort back to default mode. Default mode is texting (Scarlett), playing Minecraft (Alfie) and chasing cats around (Poppy). We’ve new pets. Yes, that’s in the plural. Our cat never returned so we’ve two kittens who have happily trashed those parts of the house that our previous cat missed. But we’ll forgive them because they’re super cute.
Suzie xx
So onwards we go – muddling through another Christmas which I expect will all work out just fine in the end. It always does.
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CHILDREN’S WINTER ILLNESSES
THE LOW DOWN W
inter has arrived, and along with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. Runny noses and coughs abound, especially among children. Here are some pointers outlining some of the more common winter illnesses – and key tips on how to keep your family healthy this winter.
SORE THROAT
COMMON COLD
STREP THROAT
A cold is a viral infection marked by runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, or headache. Children may also have low level fevers early in the illness. Colds are caused by hundreds of different types of virus and can occur year round, although they are most frequent in the winter months. Most colds worsen over 3-5 days and then begin to improve and their course by around 7-10 days.
CROUP
Croup often comes on suddenly in the middle of the night. You may wake up to your child coughing loudly. The croup cough often is described as ‘barking’ or ‘like a seal’. Your child may also be making a high-pitched, or wheezing noise while breathing. Children with mild and moderate coughs can often be looked after at home. Severe croup will require a trip to the doctor for nebuliser treatments and steroids.
INFLUENZA
Commonly known as the Flu, it usually comes on quickly with high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches and pains. The fever often lasts up to 5 days. There are some antiviral medications available to help fight the flu, but generally, these are only recommended for children at risk of more serious complications. Some children aged 6 and under are eligible for the NHS’ nasal spray flu vaccine – check with your GP.
Sore throats are common in winter and are almost always caused by viral infections. There’s some evidence that changes in temperature, such as going from a warm, centrally heated room to the icy outdoors, can also affect the throat.
Strep is most often seen in school-aged children. Children frequently present with sore throat, headache, and stomachache. Some children will get high fevers or vomit. Strep throat does not cause cold symptoms or coughing. It can usually be easily treated with antibiotics (it’s a bacterial infection rather than a virus), and children with strep throat should be treated to help prevent later complications from this infection.
NOROVIRUS
Also known as the winter vomiting bug, norovirus is an extremely infectious (viral) stomach bug. It can strike all year round, but is more common in winter and in places such as hotels and schools. The illness is unpleasant, but it’s usually over within a couple of days.
CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF VIRUSES You can take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of a virus, though it’s worth bearing in mind that people are often contagious before their symptoms materialise. For example: • wash your hands regularly, particularly before handling food • always sneeze and cough into tissues – this will help prevent any virus-containing droplets from entering the air where they can infect others; you should throw away used tissues immediately and wash your hands • clean kitchen and work surfaces regularly • use your own cup, plates and cutlery • don’t share towels or toys with someone who has a cold
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BEATING SCHOOLBAG PAIN B
ack pain in school-age children has been linked to heavy schoolbags and ill-fitting classroom seating. Nearly half of all pupils have had occasional backache from poor posture, carrying overloaded bags and leading an unhealthy lifestyle. A recent study of over 1,400 schoolchildren found that over half the children had backpacks exceeding 10% of their body weight. The research also found that those carrying the heaviest backpacks had a 50% higher risk of back pain than those carrying the lightest and a 42% higher risk of diagnosed back problems. However, while school backpacks are believed to be linked to back pain and disorders in later life, problems are exacerbated by a sedentary lifestyle and poor muscle tone. Experts advise that schoolchildren should not carry loads exceeding 10% of their body weight and point out that the such weights would not be allowed for adults in employment. The backbone isn’t really a bone at all - it’s made up of 33 little bones, called vertebrae, all stacked up and held together by ligaments. The spine, or backbone, isn’t completely straight: it curves slightly forward as it runs up your back and it helps support your head and upper body. Putting too much weight on the spine can change the way you lean, forcing your back into a bad position. Carrying too much weight can injure your bones, nerves and soft tissues in the back. Rucksacks are the best bags because they spread the weight. It’s
important they are carried over both shoulders, and make sure the straps are adjusted so that the bag is held close to the back. Heavy satchels and shoulder bags are best avoided. If your child finds it difficult to stand up straight or move when wearing their bag, then it’s too heavy. Make sure they are only carrying things they need and leave heavy objects at home or school. Try to encourage them to think about how you pack your bag heavier objects should be packed first and placed on the inside of the bag, close to the spine and pelvis. Shoes are important too - soft-soled shoes that are supportive and have a good grip will make it easier for your child to carry a heavier school bag. However, getting active is the best thing you can do to help your children’s back health. The fitter they are, the less likely they are to hurt themselves. Encourage them to adopt a good posture when sitting at home, at school or in the car and take care when lifting heavy objects - bending using their knees and asking an adult to help. It’s important they tell a teacher or parents if they feel any back pain. Watch out for any redness or soreness on the shoulders as it could mean that their bag is too heavy. Encourage your child to exercise regularly or plan joint activities, such as a walk in the countryside or a trip to a swimming pool, as it’s vital to build strong back muscles.
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RECIPES
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The Festival of Light at Longleat Hundreds of illuminated designs (some measuring up to 20 metres in height, and 70 metres in length) transform the worldfamous Wiltshire estate.
Until December 3
Snow White at Bristol Hippodrome. Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the fairest panto of all? Well it’s sure to be the Hippodrome’s panto with spectacular cast, music, dance, sumptuous sets and costumes and a laugh-a-minute script. TV and film star Warwick Davis heads up the cast of Snow White as head dwarf Prof, joining him is CBeebies star Andy Day (Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures) as Muddles and Hippodrome panto comedy favourite Andy Ford returns as the Henchman. (0)117 302 3310.
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Cinema at Victoria Hall. Minions, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Victoria Hall, Church Street Radstock
December 12-13
Haynes Festive Food & Gift Fayre Looking for Christmas presents with a difference? Find unique handmade gifts for your friends and family at Haynes Festive Food and Gift Fayre. Over 50 stalls will provide festive inspiration and gift ideas galore. Browse the stalls picking up delicious food for Christmas. This is a great opportunity for you to buy all of your fresh, local produce for the festive season. Haynes Motor Museum.
December 12-13, 19-20
Visit Santas Grotto at Cholderton Charlie’s Farm Story time with Santa, a gift, animal cuddling corner, Elsa and Anna join in the fun, photo opportunities and more.
December 12, 16, 19, 22 and 23
December 18
Christmas Disco Party at Junction 21 Disco party includes: dancing, playing & party games, a hot box meal for every child, unlimited squash, a present from Santa for every child. £7.50 ticket - STRICTLY TICKETS ONLY - limited number available! (Children must be accompanied by an adult).
December 19-20
Illuminated Festive Trail at Dunster Castle Follow this self-led trail and see the gardens illuminated with festive lighting. Don’t forget to visit the shop to pick up some festive treats. National Trust members free. Last entry is 6.30pm.
Until December 24
Christmas Experience at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park Enjoy a fantastic Christmas Experience at Avon Valley, includes: ALL DAY entry to the park, visit to Father Christmas’ Grotto where your child will get a hand delivered gift from him, mug of hot chocolate, reindeer safari trip, entry to the Elf Craft Workshop, free photo opportunity in the grotto; snow machine forest & stalls,and some Christmas surprises too! £15.50 for children, £5.00 for adults. Booking is essential.
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Bath On Ice Come and enjoy spectacular family fun at this festive ice rink. This year we also feature glow in the dark adventure golf as a great adventure for all ages. Make sure to try our lovely wood-fired pizza’s and great range of drinks at the bar. Suitable for all ages, we offer skate aids for children who need a bit of help getting started. For more info visit our website or call 07960083303. During off peak: Adult-£8.75 Child £7.25 During Peak: Adult £10 Child £9.
Until January 5
Victorian Christmas at Trowbridge Museum Come and visit our cosy Victorian parlour, meet Father Christmas and listen to stories read by our Victorian lady. Includes a Christmas gift for every child. 11:00 and 11:30am. £2.50 per child.
Lacock’s snow joke Christmas trail Follow our self-led family trail to find the snowfolk around the abbey grounds to find some truly awesome festive jokes that will fill you with festive cheer. Some of the trail continues out in the lovely village. See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for full details.
December 12-13, 19-23
Until January 10
Santa Visits at Farrington PlayBarn Come along for festive fun and games. Cost £3.00 including a gift.
December 13
Get Christmas Crafty at Dunster Castle Get crafty and create your own decorations including peg fairies and mini Christmas trees to take home.
Jack and the Beanstalk at The Theatre Royal, Bath Make sure the whole family is full of beans this Christmas and follow the hilarious ups and downs of our hero Jack Trott, the boy who manages to sell the family’s only valuable possession, Daisy the Cow, for a handful of beans. See www.theatreroyal.org.uk for more details.
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BURNS NIGHT B
urns’ Night is annually celebrated in Scotland, and by Scots living the world over, on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture. Formal events include toasts and readings of poems written by Burns, whose best known work is ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – a poem traditionally sung in the UK on New Year’s Eve. Ceremonies during a Burns’ Night supper vary but the evening often centres on the grand entrance of the haggis (a type of sausage prepared in a sheep’s stomach) on a large platter to the sound of a piper playing bagpipes. After the haggis is placed on the table, the host reads the ‘Address to a Haggis’ - an ode that Burns wrote to the Scottish dish. At the end of the reading, the haggis is ceremonially sliced into two pieces and the meal begins.
Other foods associated with Burns’ Night include cock-a-leekie soup (chicken and leek soup); neeps (mashed turnips or swedes) and tatties (mashed potatoes); cranachan (whipped cream mixed with raspberries and served with sweet oat wafers); and bannocks (a kind of bread cooked on a griddle). Whisky is the traditional drink. At traditional Burns’ Night events, men sometimes wear kilts and women may wear shawls, skirts or dresses made from their family tartan. A tartan was originally a woolen cloth with a distinctive pattern made by using different colours of weft and warp when weaving. Particular patterns and combinations of colours were associated with different areas, clans and families. The Scottish flag is often displayed at Burns’ Night celebrations. It is known as the Saltire and consists of a rectangular blue background with thick white bars on the diagonals. The diagonals form a cross that represents St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.
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On Wednesday 14th October, Cameley football team took part in The Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge Primary School Football Tournament which was held at Chew Valley School. This involved five teams from schools within the Chew Valley area taking part in a series of matches played over the afternoon.
Cameley Primary School enjoyed a special fundraising breakfast at the school with many children taking part in a series of events where they could decorate either a pancake or waffle with a selection of fruit and sweet treats. Cameley breakfast event raised a fabulous £90, along with mufti day the children raised a grand total of £160 for Children in Need. The school offer very successful breakfast and after schools clubs where they hold a series of special events. These clubs and events are a great way for the children to start and end their school day along with raising money for some excellent causes.
Cameley School enjoyed achieving 2nd place in the tournament. A huge success considering it was some of the children’s first experience in the football team, so a massive well done to all the children of Cameley who took part in the event.
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CELEBRATIONS AT HIGH LITTLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL Many congratulations to the children of High Littleton Church of England Primary School who attended the first Head teacher’s Tea Party of this new academic year. Two children from each class were chosen to attend and presented with a golden envelope and an invitation to the Tea Party. The selected few have been found to have followed the school’s Golden Rules during the term, which are: We are gentle We are kind and helpful We listen We are honest We work hard We look after property
MIDSOMER NORTON PRIMARY SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW HEAD TEACHER Welcome to Mr Alun Randell who has taken up his new post as Head teacher of Midsomer Norton County Primary School. Good Luck and Best Wishes! Mr Alun Randell comes to Midsomer Norton from Combe Down Primary School in Bath where he was Deputy Head for the last four years. “I am proud and delighted to take on the role of Head teacher of Midsomer Norton Primary School,” he said. “This Martial arts forschool children is a fantastic with great children, dedicated staff and supportive parents. I look forward to working with such a talented team as we build on previous achievements and develop the role of the school in the community even further.” He has set himself the mammoth task of learning the names of all 332 children on roll by heart. Alun was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. Prior to moving to the South West, Alun taught and held senior leadership positions in schools in Newcastle Great for building confidence and Taipei, Taiwan. He has two sons, one in Year 5 and the other just entering Sixth Form. discipline & respect
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Head teacher, Alun Randell with the gardening team who helped Midsomer Norton County Primary to win the Bath in Bloom Bronze Award for their school gardens. Mrs Witchell along with Mr Brown and the gardening team worked extremely hard to support the children in deciding what to grow, caring for the plants in their care and tending to the garden in gardening club every week. They certainly are a green-fingered bunch!
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WELTON ACTIVITY CENTRE TRIP Welton Year 6s enjoyed their recent experience at Heatree Activity Centre in Devon. The children took part in a range of brilliant activities including archery, mountain biking, rock scrambling, moorland hike, rock climbing and abseiling. A real favourite was the muddy adventure as you can see!
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NEW SPORTS KIT FOR ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School is delighted to announce the arrival of their new sponsored team sports kit! Mr Paines and his company Circle Coaching Ltd have very kindly sponsored the kit and the pupils will wear it with pride during sporting competitions including football and netball – in fact any excuse they can find.
MIDSOMER NORTON NETBALL Midsomer Norton Primary School’s netball team were successful at the MSN Games Association annual netball competition. Out of 12 teams in total, the team battled through a tough group winning 5/5 matches. In the semi-finals, they beat a St Julian’s team in extra time, before beating Paulton Juniors in the final, 3-0. The team showed excellent teamwork to victory and are excited about representing the area at the B&NES round of the event in March.
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WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT Academy of Trinity Football team: Archie, A-Jay, Mathew, James, Jack, Ethyn, Joe, Frankie, Lewis, Findley, Sophie and Grace.
Academy of Trinity Netball team: Tilly, Demi, Molly, Layla, Ruby-Ann, Sophie-Eloise, Sophie, Emily and Caitlin.
Molly Church Year 4 has recently competed in a Baskervilles gymnastics competition coming 1st overall. Well done Molly.
Ella Mae Rowe has been given Star of the Week for being more independent in class. Well done Ella Mae.
Bradley Hancock Year 3 was the winner of the Christmas Fayre poster design competition. Well done Bradley. The poster looked amazing!
Cooper Nolan aged 4 has achieved his level 8 in gymnastics. A great achievement Cooper.
Oliver Higgs aged 4 has received an achievement award for outstanding learning at Kilmersdon School.
Florence Hawkes aged 5 has received an award for having a fantastic attitude to learning. Well done Florence.
Harriet Stokes aged 5 has achieved her level 8 in gymnastics. Well done Harriet.
Callum Webb aged 5 has received a Kilmersdon Primary School Special Award certificate for sounding out his letters independently. Well done Callum keep this great work up.
Ethan Webb aged 5 has received a Kilmersdon Primary School Special Award certificate for working hard with his sounds. Well done Ethan keep this great work up.
Roisin Field aged 5 has achieved her levels 6 & 7 gymnastics proficiency awards and her Writhlington vault award. Well done Roisin.
Evie Candy aged 5 has achieved her stage 1 in swimming. Well done Evie.
William Monof aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming. Well done William.
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Harry Johnson aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming and level 4 in beam apparatus. Well done Harry.
Oswin Bakker aged 7 has won a Mini Red Tennis tournament held on Saturday 3rd October 2015 at Writhlington. Well done Oswin.
Matilda Scott aged 9 has achieved her IDTA tap and ballet preparatory grades with distinction. Matilda attends Susan Hill School of Dance. Well done Matilda keep up the great work.
Isabelle Brown aged 8 has completed a 10K cycle ride in Mells Park for CLIC. Well done Isabelle.
Jack Johnson aged 8 has been awarded overall 1st winner in a recent gymnastics competition.
Lonan Field aged 7 has been awarded a Chester’s certificate for great piano lessons. Well done Lonan keep up the great work.
Fin Sadler-Burge aged 9 has been given a special award from Kilmersdon Primary School for having a great attitude to learning.
Lewis Rose aged 9 has achieved his first aid and bike riding badges in cubs. Well done Lewis.
Hector ReesDavies aged 9 has won rugby medals from Overton Hampshire Rugby Club for most committed player for two seasons. Well done Hector.
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Evie Webb aged 10 has been working hard and has achieved her climbing award level 5 at Writhlington Sports Centre. Well done Evie.
Martha Sadler-Burge aged 11 has a loan pony called Ed and has achieved a clear round at a recent competition. Well done Martha keep up the great riding.
Matilda Eldridge aged 10 has won 3 medals in rock climbing, a gymnastics award and 2nd in robotics. Well done Matilda.
Jack Smith aged 10 has recently won a competition to visit the BT Tower in London. Jack and his family visited the Tower and enjoyed it when the floor rotated.
Josh Taylor aged 10 has achieved 1st place in a South West Karting event. Well done Josh.
Scarlett Kent aged 7 has achieved her level 7 in gymnastics. Well done Scarlett.
Dylan Morton aged 5 has achieved a football certificate from Writhlington. Well done Dylan.
Edward Gould aged 7 recently completed his driving licence on a visit to Legoland. Well done Edward.
Summer Lund aged 8 has recently received a rosette coming 3rd place in the dog agility competition.
Emily Hiscock aged 5 has achieved her stage 1 in swimming and completed her Brownie rainbow promise. Well done Emily.
Imogen Knight aged 5 has achieved her stage 2 in swimming. Well done Imogen.
Olivia Knight aged 7 has achieved her preparatory grade in ballet and tap. A great achievement Olivia.
Joshua Mobbs aged 9 has recently been made prince for Midsomer Norton Carnival and has achieved his green belt in Tae Kwon Do and his 100 metres swimming award. Well done Joshua.
Bailey Mobbs aged 7 has achieved his yellow stripe in Tae Kwon Do and stage 4 in gymnastics and stage 1 in trampoline.
Joseph Cooper aged 11 has received a silver medal for a sparring competition.
Olivia Swift aged 7 has received medals for the Running Fest and Race 4 Life and also achieving her stage 4 in gymnastics. Well done Olivia.
Isabella Maynard aged 8 has achieved a silver medal in Westfield Primary School maths. Well done Isabella.
Apollos Cherian aged 6 has achieved his level 2 in swimming. Well done.
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Fleur Miller aged 7 has achieved one dance yellow in street dance. Well done Fleur.
Bethany Wall aged 7 has completed the Record Breakers summer reading challenge. Well done Bethany.
Connie Rakes aged 7 has achieved her stage 3 in swimming. Well done Connie.
Kelsey Hiscocks aged 7 has achieved her stage 3 in swimming and taken her Brownie promise. Well done Kelsey.
Chloe Cooper aged 7 has achieved her yellow strip belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Taylor Hunt aged 8 has received trophies for being the BMX National British and World Champion. Well done Taylor.
Eleanor Collins aged 8 has achieved her yellow stripe belt in Tae Kwon Do. A great achievement Eleanor.
John Saunders aged 7 has achieved his yellow stripe belt 9th Kup and a gold medal for sparring and a silver medal for his patterns routine in Tae Kwon Do. Well done John.
Jack Wallwark aged 6 has achieved his orange/gold stripe belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a competition winner.
Jenson Hunt aged 5 Is the BMX under 4 champion and attended the South West Competition at Tiverton Camp.
Skye Christie aged 10 has recently competed in the Netball School Games competition
Paige Jackson aged 11 pictured with her horse Neville at a Halloween show jumping competition where she achieved four 2nd place rosettes and a fourth place.
Toby Baker aged 6 achieved man of the match for Midsomer Norton FC in under 7’s, well done Toby.
William aged 9 has achieved an award in rugby, football and tennis. Well done William.
Chloe aged 8 has achieved her stage 6 swimming award. Well done Chloe.
Sophie aged 5 has achieved her stage 1 swimming award. Great achievement.
Sam Duffee aged 7 has achieved his purple stripe belt in Tae Kwon Do and achieved a competition medal. Well done Sam.
These children from Cameley Primary School recently received school awards. Well done everyone.
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