NEWSLETTER 2 06/07 15.09.06

From the Headteacher

Wake Up Shake Up has resumed but this year we have placed it inside the school day as the first thing pupils do before they go to class. As in the past, parents are welcome to join us for this but neither children nor teachers want spectators. If you are not staying to join in please say goodbye to your child(ren) before “Wake Up, Shake Up” and leave them to exercise.

Governor Vacancies: There are three vacancies for parent governor positions. A letter requesting nominations was sent out this week. Please return any nomination forms by the end of school on Monday. If an election is needed I shall write to you next week.

European Day of Languages: Each year we participate in this event to highlight the importance of learning a modern foreign language. This year Tuesday 26^th September is the nominated day and we would like the children to come to school in clothes other than school uniform with labels attached naming the parts of the body and/or the items of clothing. Labels can be in any foreign language. Teachers will give children further information and support where necessary. I thought, however, that you would appreciate advance notice of this event.

PTA: I hope you will get involved in our PTA (Friends of St. Aldhelms’s) during this year. New faces are always welcome at the meetings and there is always lots to do at the many events that are organised. You can see what a vital part the PTA plays in school life by looking at the new all weather surfacing and extra trim trail items installed during the summer. All children benefit from the fund raising efforts.

Song for Peace: All children will participate in a nationwide singing of ‘Song for Peace’ on Thursday.

Our exhibition of art work on the theme of ‘Home and Away’ mounted as part of Somerset Art week is ‘open’ in the library and small group room until 5.00pm each day. Do feel free to visit.

Olivia North has been in school all week working as a Learning Support Assistant. Olivia is a former St. Aldhelm’s pupil now at Whitstone in Year 11. It has been good to have her back!

I am out of school on Monday attending a conference. Mrs Stallard will be available in my absence.

Roger Whitewick

Dates for your diary

September 21^st Song for Peace

22^nd PTA/Village Hall quiz

25^th Governors’ meeting 4.30pm

26^th European Day of Languages*

27^th International Meal – Spain

28^th Polling Day – School Council and HOW committee

29^th PTA AGM 2.15pm

PTA Disco 6.00pm

October 17^th Harvest Festival 9.30am*

18^th Tuck Shop (Spain) for one day only

20^th End of Term One.

November 6^th Term Two starts for pupils

16^th Piano and Guitar concert*

17^th Actiontrack composing project*

24th Parent invited to brass lessons*

29^th International Meal (Mexico)

December 1^st PTA Disco 6.00pm

13^th Tuck Shop (Mexico) for one day only

Christmas Productions Infant – afternoon*

Junior – evening*

14^th Christmas Productions Infant – evening*

Junior – afternoon*

19^th Church Service provisional date

20^th End of Term Two

*means more detailed information will be sent closer to the event.

Please read the weekly newsletter for other events, reminders and updated information.

International: This month’s theme is Spain. Please help your child find out information about life in Spain; any Spanish artefacts would be gratefully received for our display. Mrs Rowsell is cooking a Spanish meal on Wednesday 27^th September.

Menu: Tapas (Mushroom/chorizo)

Chicken Rice and Pisto Manchego (Spanish Ratatouille)

Crema catalona (Crème Brulée or

Cinnamon Ice Cream

The school is subsidising International meals – the cost of this meal is £1.25 per child. Please send in orders and monies by Tuesday 19^th September.

Tess Kaunhoven

Teamtheme – football club: Your child will have brought home a letter this week about Team theme. This is a football club for boys and girls from Year 1 up to Year 6. It will start on Wednesday 20^th September and run for 5 weeks up until half term. If your child would like to take part please read, complete and return the form to the school office. The football club will take place on the school field on Wednesday 20^th September 3.30 – 4.45pm.

Kara Matthews

St Aldhelm’s Church Doulting Harvest Festival – Sunday 17^th September 11.00am. Family Service. Any donations of produce etc. may be offered at this service. Do come and join us for this time of thanksgiving.

Harvest Produce Sale – in the school Hall on Monday 18^th October 7.30pm followed by light refreshments.

From the Friends of St. Aldhelm’s: 22^nd of September Quiz night. Doors open at 7.00pm eyes down at 8.00pm. Don’t worry if you are not in a team as you can be put in a team on the night. £10 for a team of 4. £50 and a trophy for the winning team.

Family teams are welcome.

Please can we have donations for a raffle – these can be handed in to the office.

Friday 29^th September – School Disco 6 – 7.30pm £2 entrance.

AGM at 2.15pm. We need 25 people to attend. Find out what we did last year and what our plans are for the next year.