Weekly Roundup

We’ve had a great week. The book fair has been at Swainswick, which has been kindly run by Kelly. Huge thanks to Kelly for running this so brilliantly, supported by an able team of Oak class pupils. We hope you have enjoyed it and have been able to get some great new books to read.

Yesterday, we welcomed the children who will join us in Reception in September for a stay and play. Apple class were so kind, sharing their favourite activities and stories with their new friends. Miss Woodford read, “We’re going on a Bear Hunt,” before it was time to go home. Everyone had a lovely time.

Today we have been able to enjoy our Sports Day. Well done to everyone for their brilliant sportsmanship and kind support of their classmates. It was a lovely afternoon. Huge thanks to all the families who came and cheered the children on, and thanks to Mr Rouse and Miss Hitchcock for leading the event. Thanks also to the Wills family for kindly allowing us to use their field. The cup winners will be announced on Monday.

As you may be aware, we have unavoidable staff absence in the office at the moment. This absence will continue next week. We are working hard to respond to all emails and phone calls that come in during the day, and thank you for your patience with this.

Goodbye Mrs Tiller:

Today we have said goodbye to Mrs Tiller as she is leaving Swainswick to enable her to spend more time with her family and enjoy travelling. We had a little celebration for Mrs Tiller on the steps outside. Please click here to see some pictures.

What's been happening in classes:

Apple:

Apple class have been learning about nurses through history. They have also had a custard surprise in Reception garden. Click here to find out more.

Hazel:

Hazel class have been thinking about children’s use of mobile phones, debating whether this is positive or not. Click here to find out more.

Oak:

Play rehearsals are in full swing for Oak class. Click here to find out more.

Hope you have a great weekend,

Best wishes,

Mrs Simmons

Calendar dates:

Thursday 3rd July: BANES transition day

Saturday 5th July: Friends Summer Fair- 1pm-3pm

Monday 7th July: Hazel class performance of ‘Eddie the Penguin saves the world’ at 2:30pm in Hazel class

Tuesday 8th July: Hazel class performance of ‘Eddie the Penguin saves the world’ at 9.30am in Hazel class 9:30am

Wednesday 9th- Friday 11th July: Year 5 and 6 residential

Monday 14th July: Reports to parents

Tuesday 15th July: Oak class ‘Super Stan’ outdoor theatre performance at Swainswick School, from 6pm (weather permitting, back up date Wednesday 16th July from 6pm).

Wednesday 16th July: Year 6 leavers service at Swainswick Church (am). More details to follow.

Wednesday 16th July: Open classroom drop in for parents, straight after school until approximately 3.45pm. This is an opportunity to look at your child’s learning in the classroom.

Friday 18th July: Last day in school for pupils

Monday 21st July and Tuesday 22nd July: INSET days – school closed to pupils on these days