Huish Headlines - July 2002

You may recently have seen an advert for a teaching post at Huish. You will, I know, be sorry to hear that Mr Thomas is leaving us at the end of this term. He has a new post in Devon and while we wish him every success and happiness, he will be a real loss to our staff team. We are aiming to make our new appointment by the end of May and will let you know who our new teacher will be as soon as possible.
We have lots of events this term - the PTFA May Fair, Jubilee Celebrations and Sports Events - further details are included inside. Thank you as always for your help and support.

Yours sincerely

V E CAMPBELL
Headteacher

PTFA May Fair

Some reminders!
Our Red, White and Blue Day is on Friday 3 May. All donations for the raffle, tombola, toy, books, bric-a-brac stall very gratefully received.
Cakes and Plants please to be brought to school on Friday 17 May or on the morning of the Fair. The school will be open until 5.30 pm on Friday and from 8.30 am on Saturday 18 May.
We are still desperately short of volunteers to help with catering and stalls. If you can spare half an hour and would like to help, please contact the school as soon as possible.
Draw tickets are still available from the school office.

House Captains May Fair Raffle

The House Captains are organising a children’s raffle, with all proceeds going to the PTFA. The tickets will be 20p each and on sale in the infant and junior playgrounds during break times from Tuesday 6 May. The draw will take place on Monday 20 May and there will be prizes for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Drinking Water at School

There has been a lot of research that indicates that children really need to keep their fluid intake high. Not only does it keep them healthy, it also helps with their learning! Therefore, from Tuesday 7 May children may bring to school a bottle of drinking water. These will be stored in a plastic box in the classroom (not kept in their school bags.) The bottles must be named and it would be useful if they have the drinking tops which re-seal.

Jubilee Events

On Friday 31 May our kitchen will be preparing a special Jubilee Lunch for our school dinner children (see menu below.) In the afternoon we will be holding a School Jubilee Tea Party (more details will be sent out nearer the time.)
Roast Lamb & Mint Sauce
Roast Potatoes, Baton Carrots, Broccoli & Gravy
or Vegetarian Alternative
Bulgar Wheat and Cheese Patties
Queen of Puddings with Ice Cream or Topping
or Fresh Fruit or Yoghurt

Later in the term, we will also be holding a celebration Summer Barbeque for all the children.

Marks and Spencer - Rainbow of Hope

At Marks and Spencer stores, as part of the Jubilee Celebrations, they are aiming to raise £1 million to support children with speech and language difficulties. We enclose a letter from their Co-ordinator to outline their plans. We do hope some of our Huish children will contribute their hopes pictures and poems to this very worthwhile cause.

Bank Holiday

May we remind parents that the school will be closed on Monday 6 May for the May Day Bank Holiday.

Start of the Day

There are still a number of children arriving at school as early as
8.05 am! Can you please refrain from bringing or sending your child to school before 8.40 am, at which time they are supervised and safe.
Conversely there are children who are still persistently late arriving at school. This is disruptive for the office staff and teaching staff alike. To ensure a smooth start to the day all children need to be in school by 8.50 am .

SAT’s Week

The Standard Assessment Tests for Key Stage 2 children will take place in the week beginning Monday 13 May. Year 6 will be sitting the National Tests and Years 3, 4 and 5 will be using the ‘Optional’ SAT’s materials. We would be grateful if your child has a good night’s sleep during this week so they are refreshed to do their best. Can you also make sure they are in school by 8.50 am so that we can make a prompt start each day. Year 2 will be carrying out the tests and tasks throughout the month of May.

Tesco Vouchers

As you know, Tesco are no longer issuing Computers for Schools vouchers. If you have any still lurking in bags or drawers, please send them in as we are currently counting them in readiness for posting off. Thank you for once again supporting our school with this promotion.

Learning Journey

Enclosed with this Huish Headlines is a book entitled ‘Learning Journey’. This free guide gives you information on all areas of the curriculum. Each subject of the National Curriculum is explained, how it might be taught, expectations for an ‘average’ child and learning ideas you could utilise at home. We hope you find it useful.

Charging Policy

The Governors have recently reviewed our policy for the charging of educational visits, swimming and residential visits. They would like to remind parents that although the school does subsidise these activities and contributions are voluntary, if insufficient parents contribute, the activity may have to be cancelled. Thank you for your support with this.

Dates for the Term

Break Time Snacks Questionnaire

The Huish School Council are currently involved on a project concerning the possible introduction of break time snacks. This is part of our Health Education work, following the scheme ‘Child to Child’ in order to re-qualify for our Healthy Schools Award. Please could you spend a few moments filling in this questionnaire so that we can see what parental opinion is on this subject and return the completed slip to your child’s class teacher by Monday 13 May.