NEWSLETTER 33   06/07      8.06.07

 

From the Headteacher

 

Star Work:   Congratulations to this week’s Star Workers: Josh Barton, Georgia Hill, Kathleen Cox-Thompson, Maddy Wood, Mason Young, and Harrison Bean.  Their work is on display in the centre of the school where it can be admired by everyone who passes.

 

New Children:   We are delighted to welcome Brandon in Year 3, Liam in Year 1 and Summa in Reception class.  I hope this is the start of a happy association with the school for the children and their family.

 

Swiss students : MAYDAY, MAYDAY!!   I still need two host families for 18/19 year old female students who will be with us from Sunday 24th June for two weeks.   If you can help please let us know at the office as soon as possible.

 

Year Five pupils took part in a singing festival at Wells Cathedral yesterday afternoon.   Mrs Pearson and Mr. Anderton reported to me that our pupils did particularly well and were good representatives of our school.

 

Lost Property:   Our lost property box is already full to overflowing after just one week back at school.   I can’t help but feel that the children do not take responsibility for their own things and often take the view that someone else, usually a parent, will do the searching for them.   Our lost property box is evidence that many children do not care about their own property.

 

                                                                                                                                                Roger Whitewick

 

If you have any old CD’s or DVD’s that you no longer require, please send them in to Year 6 at the start of next week – we need them for some sculpture work.   Also, any unwanted plastic bags would be very welcome.

 

                                                                                                                                                Tess Kaunhoven

 

From the Friends of St. Aldhelm’s (PTA)

 

We mentioned in a previous newsletter that our Sponsored Marathon raised £912.15p.   Mr Harris who kindly ran the marathon in aid of the ‘Friends of St. Aldhelm’s’ raised an additional £925!!.   Our total raised is therefore £1,847.15 which we think is pretty fantastic.  Thank you.

 

The Market on the 18th of May was a big success and raised a whopping £91.50 in the space of around 45 minutes!   Well done to Year 2 and thank you to those who brought in items to sell and to those who sold them.  It has to be said that this has been the best market since September and the challenge is now on for the next market to beat it…

 

The disco was enjoyed by those who braved the terrible weather.   The face painting was both entertaining and challenging (you should have heard the requests we had!) and the sweets and hot dogs sold well – we made a profit of £128.12.   The final disco of the year is on Friday 13th July (not an unlucky one we hope) and we are planning to have a themed disco.  More news on this later.

 

URGENT PLEA   does anyone have a portaloo they could lend our stewarding team for the Glastonbury festival? (fingers, sorry, legs crossed!)

 

GLASTONBURY STEWARDS   There will be a meeting in the school hall on Monday 18th June at 8.45 pm for collection of tickets, t-shirts, maps etc. and final festival discussions.   Please let me know if you are unable to attend as you will have to make alternative arrangements for ticket collection.

 

Cranmore and Doulting Pre-school are holding a beach party disco on Saturday 16th June. Tickets £5 or £6 on the door.  Over 18’s only.   Please come along and join in the fun and help raise funds for the Pre-school.   If interested please see a member of staff or Julie Biggs (O1749 880582).