Red Nose Day March 11th 2005 
We had a fantastic RND with the children fully involving themselves in the fun. Classes teamed up for part of the day and younger children enjoyed the company and support of their older 'buddies'
We focussed on 'Our friends' both home and abroad and money raised will go to support the schooling of children in a number of African countries.
Highlight of the day was the yr 6 makeover of Jackie Valentin!!
Thanks for all your support. |
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Football and Netball tournaments March 2005
Our netball and football teams have been in action recently in tournaments held at Sherborne Prep and Abbey Schools. Our Yr 5 footballers played excellently to reach the semi final at the Prep school losing narrowly to County Primary. Our netballers were not so lucky but performed really well.
At the Sherborne Area tournaments our older footballers lost on penalties in the Semi Final and the girls had three closely fought games.
All the children represented the school superbly. Thank you!! |
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World Book Day Friday 4th March 2005
We celebrated World Book Day throughout the school in a number of ways.
Our younger children had a fine day dressed as their favourite book characters and you can see them in all their finery in our Activities Gallery.
The Key Stage 2 children had a morning of 'carousel' writing opportunities focussing on different genre.
We were very pleased to have a visit from Mr Brinsford who has recently published a lovely story by a local author and painter Jack Wilde called 'Mr Pooge the Dragon'. Jack was for some years a Governor at our school and has always supported the school with his artistic and literary talents.
A copy of the book has been presented to the school and a colouring competition is underway with book tokens as prizes. We thank Mr Brinsford for his excellent support.
You may be interested in the book which can be purchased from 'Plausible Publishing' priced £7.99. |
Books at Bedtime 26th January 2005
On Wednesday the children of classes R, 1 and 2 enjoyed an early evening feast of stories all washed down with hot chocolate. The evening was a great success and is part of the development of Reading going on at the school.
Over the coming months we hope you will see the development of reading opportunities for all our children, which will encourage the very highest standards across the school.
See the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
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Non uniform day to support the SE Asia appeal 12th January 2005
I would like to thank all the children and their families for the magnificent response in support of this day.
The children threw themselves, heart and soul,into the tasks which earned them well over £590.00 in total. Our assembly had a wonderful period of reflection and ended with prayers for all those who have suffered in this tragedy and reminded us all that we are God's ears, hands,feet and eyes on earth.
Thank you all for your fantastic support.
Visit our Special Events page to find out what the children did! |
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Recycling Dec 2004
We have recently had a paper recycling unit delivered to the school, and our Class 5 pupils are taking responsibility for the regular collection and disposal of the waste paper.
We also enjoyed a really informative morning with Kate Bagshaw who, on behalf of West Dorset District Council, is spreading the word about the benefits of composting. This fits excellently with our 'fruit and veg' morning snack policy and we now have 2 composting bins in the school grounds so that we can play our part in protecting the environment. |
Sherborne Area Indoor Football Tournament 10th Dec 2004
Our team of eight played their hearts out to win the Plate Final at the Gryhon Leisure Centre.
See below for a tournament report and the Activities Gallery for pictures |
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Christmas Productions Dec 2004
Many thanks to all that supported our Christmas productions. All the children were superb as they enchanted us through their song and dance whilst staff are to be congratulated for their wonderful work in preparing such enjoyable shows. Three cheers for all!!!
See the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
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Football and Netball v Buckland Newton 1st Dec 2004
Buckland Newton brought two netball and two football teams to plat St Andrew's on Thursday. Despite some close games all four St Andrew's teams suffered reverses. See below for match reports.
See the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
St Andrew's triumph against all odds! 2nd Dec 2004
Our 1st football team were brilliant in a fantastic win against William Barnes in the return leg of the Davidson Cup.
After last week's three one home defeat all the the team played magnificently to triumph in the away leg by four goals to two.
The team now progresses to the next round courtesy of the 'away goal' rule. Boys, you were all heroes!!
See the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
Our Wonderful Christmas Fair 26th November
Everyone seemed to have a great time at the PTA Christmas Fair on Friday 26th November.
So many people supported the event on a fine evening, and thanks to the fantastic work of the PTA committee led by Jane Trower and Gill Clark the Fair was a wonderful success. See the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
Four Goal Thriller! 25th November 2004
St Andrew's were beaten at home by William Barnes, Sturminster last night. The team played excellently and have a chance for revenge in the return leg on 2nd December.
Match Report
The "A" team from Sturminster Newton came to our school on the 25th November and produced one heck of a game. In the first half the two sides were fairly evenly matched until Yetminster came onto the counterattack thanks to a marvellous pass by Tom James which found James Readfearn in a yard or two of space and he converted a spectacular rocket shot which thundered into the top right hand corner. After that a sloppy Yetminster goal kick led to a Sturminster chance which they took in style. Half time score 1-1. After the break two subs took place, Toby Dennett (Man of Match) came off for Chris Justice and Ed Clark for Michael Griffin. But alas, unfortuanately afterwards we conceded two goals.Full time score 1-3.
By Chris Justice and Toby Dennett |
Fruity Day
On Wednesday 24th November we launched our Fruit and Vegetable initiative by holding a 'fruity' day which was full of healthy eating activities for all.
From this date onwards, the mid morning snack which has been extended by 5 minutes, will be a 'fruit and vegetable only' zone. We believe that these measures will contribute greatly to the well being of all staff and pupils.
If the first day is anything to go by, the initiative will be a great success. See the Activities page for photos of the day. |
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Football v Bishop's Caundle
Our Year 5 and First teams travelled to Bishop's Caundle and came away with two excellent victories. Below are two match reports written by the captain and vice captain of each team.
First Team
An extravagant win for the Yetminster first team as they performed a 7 goal thriller against Bishops Caundle.Tom James set them of with a well taken goal from outside the area , only to be followed by a hatrick by James Readfern. After the break Yetminster looked even more impressive with another goal from Readfern.Toby Dennett made it 6 five minutes from time .Just before time Tom James got his name on the scoresheet again .A good win for Yetminster.
by James Readfern and Tom James.
Year 5
An excellent win for St Andrew's school year 5 team as they performed a 9-1 win. Josh Hart started us with the first goal from outside the area then came 1 goal from Nathan Crumpler. Unfortunately for us they scored from a cross.We then finished the game with 2 goals from Robert Hardy and a disallowed one from Archie Goodall.
by Nathan Crumpler and Archie Goodall |
Remembrance Day
The school was represented at the Yetminster Remembrance Day gathering by Sophie Richards, Bertie Vickers, Sam Holder and Alice Partridge, who laid the school wreath on behalf of the whole school community.
See the Activities Gallery for pictures.
Poppies were sold at the school and the whole school observed the two minutes silence at 11 o'clock. |
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Football v Thornford
A fantastic match against Thornford on Friday 12th November resulted in 1-1 draw. All our Year 4 boys played magnificently.
Well done lads. See the Activities Gallery for pictures |
School Governors' Annual Parents Meeting
The meeting took place on Tuesday 2nd November and a small group of parents, staff and governors listened to a summary of the year by Jeremy Cozens (Chairman) and adopted the Annual Report.
The evening concluded with Jackie Valentin providing a short presentation about the use of interactive whiteboards, which was very well received. |
Sponsored Bounce
The children had a superb day as they bounced and bounced. All money raised through this sponsored event will go to buy outdoor play equipment. Thanks again to the Barfoots for providing the bouncy castles.
Visit the Activities Gallery to see some of the bouncing.Poor Old Mr Williams! |
A Great Day at Sherborne Rugby Club
Two teams from St Andrew's joined other local schools for the area 'Tag Rugby' tournament on 22nd October 2004. The year 5 team played tremendously and only just failed to make the semi finals. The Year 6 team again excelled and reached the final, only to be beaten in the final minute by Abbey Primary.
The teams would like to thank Mrs McVeigh, Mr Hall and Laura Partridge for their guidance and support.
Well done, St Andrew's. |
Iron Age comes to St Andrew's 2nd- 5th November 2004
The first week after half term has seen the construction of an Iron Age Roundhouse at St Andrew's. Planned by Mrs Sam Willis, Humanities Subject Leader, the project has involved the support of Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre, staff, governors, parents and, of course, the children.
We intend to use the Roundhouse for a number of purposes when it is completed in the Spring of 2005. However, contrary to village rumour there is no intention to use it as either a new staffroom or Headteacher's study!!!
Have a look at our Activities Gallery for some fantastic photos of work in progress. |
Tudor Days September 2004
The children in Key Stage 2 recently enjoyed two fantastic 'period' days at Montacute House. Accompanied by staff and parents, the children immersed themselves in the Tudor spirit,and, dressed in full costume certainly impressed other visitors to the National Trust property. The days were superbly organised by Mrs Sam Willis and enjoyed by all. Visit the KS2 'Class'page for further details and the Activities Gallery for pictures. |
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