Mar 28, 2018 - Tuesday of this week. The children learnt about the instruments ... Autumn Ryan, Lyra, Rosie, Macy, Matth
Fairhaven Primary School Newsletter 28th March 2018
Newsletter 15 www.southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk
Diary Dates April Mon 16th First day of Summer term No clubs this week th Tues 17 Sycamore & Chestnut trip to Easton College Thur 26th KS1 Multiskills competition Oak & Sycamore Classes cake sale after school Before School Many parents will have noticed we have a second member of staff on the gate before school. This is following an incident when a pupil wandered back out of school to look for their parent. In order to ensure such an incident does not occur again we would ask that parents say goodbye to their children and leave the playground promptly as the bell for the start of school rings. This will enable us to lock the front gate at 9:00 keeping children safe and allowing staff to return to their duties in school. It is, of course, important that children are on the school playground before 08:55. The number of children arriving after the school bell is concerning. Our staff are in school well before the start of school in order to prepare for the day ahead. This is a very busy part of the day. If you wish to speak to a member of staff please let the office know so they can check whether the member of staff is available. Failing that the office will always pass messages onto class teachers. Before and After School Care Following a request from a parent we have been carrying out a survey to find out how many parents would use before or after school care on a regular basis. In the past there has not been sufficient interest to make this financially viable, particularly as any provision would most likely have to be run by an outside provider. Thank you to everyone who completed a questionnaire at parents evening, we are collating all of the information received to ascertain if we have
enough demand. We will then investigate what the best option will be. Samba Performance Our Year 3 & 4 children enjoyed their Samba performance to parents last week. After two terms of lessons they showed themselves to be very proficient at playing the instruments and more importantly, keeping time. Thank you to Mr Taylor, the Samba teacher, for preparing the children for this event. Visiting Musicians We have been very lucky to have a group of musicians from the Norfolk Music Service to work with the children on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
The children learnt about the instruments and how sound is made. They also got to play the instruments the musicians had brought with them. Yesterday each class composed a piece of music inspired by a painting or collage that
related to the topic they have been working on this term. We are very grateful to Mrs Brocklehurst for arranging this for us and pursuing the grant to fund it. Midday Supervisor Vacancy We have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisor for the children starting in May. The post is for around an hour and a half each day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and pays £7.78 per hour. Please pop into the office if you would like more information.
KS1 Football Skills Festival
On the Monday, six Key Stage 1 children took part in a football festival against other children from across the Acle Cluster. They enjoyed doing timed events including dribbling, shooting, throw ins, running and passing! Each of the activities were completed with excellent enthusiasm and great friendship, it was lovely to see them compete! Overall, the children came in fourth position and although they didn’t win a medal, took a lot from the experience!
all areas of his learning and consistently trying his best. Harry for increased confidence and a positive approach to learning and school. Macy for always listening well, smiling and engaging positively with all aspects of learning and school. Chestnut Class Stanley for his quiet determination to do well in all lessons. Evie for her consistent hard work and enthusiastic attitude. Sophie for listening and focusing well and making good progress. Sycamore Class Polly has made super progress this term and is always so enthusiastic to learn. Talia is becoming a more independent learner and always takes care with her work. Alice is becoming a really confident reader and is always enthusiastic to show what she can do. Attendance
Goodbye! Very sadly we are saying goodbye to Mrs Drury today. She is going to take up another appointment which will include her teaching dance. We wish her all the best and thank her for all she has done at Fairhaven. She will be missed. Upton Bus Could parents please let us know (preferably by email) what days your child/ren will be on the bus on the first week back as there will not be any clubs. We will send a letter out with the club letter when we return. Stars of the Term Oak Class Freya W, Florence M & Daisy for always trying their best and persistently challenging themselves beyond the task given. Beech Class Ryan for positively engaging with
The following children have been in school every day during the Spring term. Freya W, Joel, Zachary W, Freya H, Charles, Summer K, Taya, Ffion, Daniel, Lydia, Leah, Roseanna, Tia, Ellie, Isla-Rose, Summer C, Rosie, Autumn Ryan, Lyra, Rosie, Macy, Matthew, Ruby, Imogen, Harry, Amelia Cr, Stanley C, Jacob E, Riley, Avril, Annabel, Kani, Betsie, William, Florence S, Talia, Tyrell, Jacob D Amelia B. Well done them! Friends Association A big thank you to everyone involved in organising the Paddington 2 film night last week and also for the Easter Egg hunt.
