Earl Soham Community Primary School Caring, sharing and learning; because every child matters Headteacher: Karl Pearce Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk. IP13 7SA Tel: (01728) 685359 Email: ad.earlsoham.p@talk21.com
SEPTEMBER 2013 - NEWSLETTER A WARM WELCOME
JIHIHJJHHHH Welcome, or welcome back, to all children and their families. We hope that you have had a refreshing break and are looking forward to the challenges and events that the next three terms will bring. We are also welcoming two new specialist teaching assistants – Miss Chloe Horsfield & Mrs Fiona Walker – who will be working as a job share in Red Class Last year ended on a ‘high’ with the fantastic performances of ‘The Emerald Crown’ – thank you for your support with this and it is just worth reflecting on how brilliant all of the children were. Please note that the first ‘Wall of Fame’ assembly will be next Friday – 13th September – at 9.00am. For those parents who are new to the school, the ‘Wall of Fame’ assembly is where we celebrate the achievements of the children throughout the school – it is always an open invite and usually lasts approximately half an hour – we hope to see you there...
RECORDER & PIANO TUITION Piano and recorder lessons, taught by Alice Clarke, are due to re-start on Tuesday 10th September. Recorder lessons (up to 3 children per group) cost £4.50 per week, whilst individual piano lessons are £10 per half an hour or £5 per quarter of an hour. If you would like your child/ren to either start or continue with instrumental lessons, please contact Tracey in the office by the end of this week for further details and so that we can confirm uptake with Mrs Clarke.
LABELS, PLEASE Please could you ensure that all of your child’s clothing is clearly named to ensure that any mislaid clothing can quickly be returned to its owner!
HOW HILL We have organised a three day residential trip to How Hill Environmental Education Centre for Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th March 2014. This will be available to all children in Years 3 - 6 who are interested. Cost is likely to be in the region of £150. Further details will follow regarding an information evening for parents & children. For a ‘taste’ please visit: howhilltrust.org.uk
SWIMMING Next Friday (13th) sees the beginning of swimming at Framlingham College. For the first five weeks it will be Years 2 & 3 swimming, whilst Years 4, 5 & 6 will be either in the sports hall or outside using the astroturf. Swimmers will need a swimming hat, towel and suitable costume / trunks. No bikinis or Bermuda shorts are allowed.
HARVEST FESTIVAL This year’s Harvest Festival will take place in St. Mary’s Church at 9.30am on Monday 23rd September. We hope that you are able to join us – further details to follow.
PARENTS AS READERS We are always looking for ways in which we can improve the children’s reading skills and confidence. We believe that even the oldest children greatly benefit from being heard by an adult. If you can spare some time during the school day to listen to readers, please contact any member of staff.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Earl Soham Community Primary School
During this half term, the following after school clubs will be taking place, all starting next week…
Filmclub every takes place every Friday after school. There Caring, sharing and learning; because child matters Mondays
is a tuck shop open before the end of school at which Pearce YearsHeadteacher: 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Karl Nature (Mrs Exton) the children are allowed to spend up to 40p. Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk. IP13 7SA 4.15pm Finish The children do not need to attend every week, it’s Tel: (01728) 685359 simply a nice way to end the week and hopefully Tuesdays Email: ad.earlsoham.p@talk21.com learn about how films are made and how reviews are Years 4, 5 & 6 Football (Mr Pearce) written. It benefits the children if they become 4.30pm Finish members of the school Filmclub by registering at Years 4, 5 & 6 Netball (Mrs Cardin) www.filmclub.org and then using the activation code 4.30pm Finish CC338811. The children do not need to fill in either their email address or telephone number. This then Reception, Year 1 & 2 Gym (Ms Piper) enables the children to write and read reviews (which FOR THIS WE NEED AT LEAST ONE PARENT may help them decide if they want to see the next TO HELP WITH SUPERVISION film) and also suggest films which Mr Pearce should 4.15pm Finish show. The Filmclub website also has a number of competitions with fantastic prizes that are certainly Wednesdays worth checking out. KS2 Dance (Mrs Jarvis) £2 per session All films shown are either a ‘U’ or ‘PG’ certificate, 4.30pm Finish but the content can vary, so it is worth checking out Year 2 & 3 Football Skills (Mr Pearce) reviews and guidance in advance. 4.15pm Finish As you can see below, we’ve planned a variety of films including some new releases and classics for Thursdays the first half of the autumn term. KS2 Choir (Mr Mansell)
4.15pm Finish There are a number of clubs taking place this half term, hopefully there is something for everyone. In the school office there is a list for parents to sign their child up for after school clubs – this helps us greatly with planning and also knowing that the children are where they are meant to be. The choir does need at least 15 children for it to be viable. Further details regarding dance sessions will be sent out in a separate letter
DIARY DATES
Friday 13th September – First ‘Wall of Fame’ assembly (9am) Monday 23rd September – Harvest Festival at St. Mary’s Church (9.30am) Wednesday 25th September – KS2 visit to Framlingham Castle and town Thursday 10th October – Individual photos Friday 25th October – School closed to pupils – Professional Development Day Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November – HALF TERM
THIS HALF TERM’S FILMS ARE:
6th September – ALL STARS (U) Finish 5.15pm -------------------------------------------------------13th September – ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA (U) Finish 5.00pm -------------------------------------------------------20th September – LABYRINTH (U) Finish 5.00pm -------------------------------------------------------27th September – OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (PG) Finish 5.30pm -------------------------------------------------------4th October – BUGSY MALONE (U) Finish 5.00pm -------------------------------------------------------------
11th October – BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS (U) - Finish 5.15pm -------------------------------------------------------------
18th October – TOOTH FAIRY 2 (U) Finish 5.00pm -------------------------------------------------------Thursday 24th October – FRANKENWEENIE (PG) - Finish 5.00pm