Community Education Val Tookey 260566 Little Hands Karen on 01763 260964 Melbourn Playgroup Jane Crawford 07842 151512 Notre Ecole Janet Whitton 261231 Primary School Headteacher Gary Casey 223457 U3A (Univ. of Third Age) Chairman Arthur Alderton 260399 Village College Warden Elaine Stephenson 223400
Melbourn Playgroup We have reached the end of a very successful year and seen another group of pre-schoolers off to the Reception class at the Primary School. Through this year we have celebrated special occasions such as Christmas and Easter; made boats and football shirts and grown beans and potatoes. We have welcomed many new faces and said good-bye to a few old ones. Every day we have learned something new and had an enormous amount of fun. Next year we are looking forward to some exciting changes. One of the most important of these is our proposed move to the primary school, alongside the new Children’s Centre. The building work has been very interesting to watch as it progresses and it is planned that work on our part of the building will start over the summer. We look forward to a happy time working with Mr Casey and all the staff at the school. We are open from 9 am – 3 pm and book hours in a flexible way within these times. Please call for more details on 07842 151512.
Melbourn Primary School I am writing this article with just one week to go until the end of the summer term and waiting to see whether an open air ukulele concert will have to be cancelled due to expected heavy showers. (Oh! the fun of a British summer!) As always the school year has been very busy, especially during the late spring and summer terms. Easter Concert On Wednesday 24th March at 7pm the school hall was filled with nervous parents, children and teachers at our Easter Concert. The children in school who receive music lessons showed off their skills and we heard children play instruments including trumpets, recorders, clarinets, guitars and violins. It was an inspirational evening, highlighting the great talent that is growing within the school. At the end of the evening a collection was made for the Chernobyl Children’s charity and we managed to raise £89.70p. Grafham 2010 The residential trip for our year 4 pupils to Grafham Water took place at the end of the spring term and despite some disappointing weather the children and school staff had a fantastic time. It was a privilege to see the determination and courage that the children exhibited during their stay. They overcame their fears as they clambered up the indoor climbing wall and traversed the high rope course. The 10 mile bike ride around the reservoir was completed by most children. (Even I managed to get all the way round and believe me after not riding a bike for about 10 years I was pleased just be able to ride in a straight line.) I also learnt that our teacher Mrs Smith is a brilliant shot with a bow and arrow. I am sure that all the children who went on the trip will remember it for a long time, and we have already booked for next year. Arts Week www.melbourn.org.uk/speakers-corner/
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