Sherborne Primary School www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
2019 - 2nd Half - Spring Term Bulletin – No.51
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Exciting Events at Sherborne Primary We have already had a busy term with many exciting events such as our Mental Health Week, which included all the children enjoying a pyjama day, dedicated workshop with the Samaritans, relaxing yoga and lots of information to help keep all our minds healthy! A huge thank you to Mrs Beatson for kindly organising this event on behalf of everyone. The children have also enjoyed a Year 5 Chemistry Show (at Sherborne Girls School). Our Reception children celebrated Chinese New Year alongside our friends at Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant. Our extra-curricular programme was as active as always with our Chess Team coming 4th in the Area Tournament (including Bella McKinnon being runner-up). The Basketball Team were crowned Area Champions winning the final 14-0! The Football Team are through to the Davidson Cup Quarter-Final and our Netball Team are representing the Area in the forthcoming North Dorset Netball Tournament. This half-term is equally as busy with many exciting learning opportunities; these include a Year 3 and 4 Samba Band Concert, a whole school Reading, Reciting & Debating Competition, KS1 visit for Acts of Kindness with our friends at The Hayes Care Home and our PTA Easter Events with an Easter Egg Hunt and decorating eggs! We hope everyone enjoys this half-term! Bi-Annual Parental Questionnaire (Monday 18th - Monday 25th March) At Sherborne Primary we strongly value the opinions of our parents / carers on ways to continue to improve our school. We will be texting everyone a link to an online questionnaire on Monday 18th March and have allowed for a week for everyone to kindly complete (closing date - Monday 25th March). There are a variety of quick questions to gauge your thoughts surrounding our school and for all to suggest ways forward and celebrate successful aspects of school. Thank you for your kind time in completing our questionnaire. Parental Information Evenings - Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st March We welcome all of our parents / carers to attend the Spring Term Parental Consultations at school. We all realise that education is a partnership between home and school and know the importance of this dedicated session to relay information about your children’s progress. Alongside the chance to discuss your children, you will also be given their ‘Spring Term Report Card’ which will also provide brief evidence of your child’s achievements and their attitude to learning. Please see the office / entrance hall for booking arrangements (from Monday 4th March) PTA - Easter Events This year the PTA has raised funds to support the construction of a new ‘playtrail’ within our KS1 Playground. The construction of this brilliant and fun addition is now completed & an excellent addition to the children’s playtime. The new play trail is also in addition to the PTA’s sponsorship of the Sensory Garden, which members have supported both financially and with hard work during its physical construction. This half-term the PTA will be holding a fun family ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ on Friday 29th March straight after school at 3:20pm as well as a ‘blown egg’ Easter decorating competition. More details to follow! SCAPA Holiday Club enjoyed another excellent half-term programme kindly organised by Mrs Clarke and her team. We are now taking bookings for the Easter Holidays (Monday 8th - Thursday 18th April 2019) at a cost of £10 per session.