We welcome Ryan
1 WEB SITE LATEST – Launch Thursday 2nd February
REMINDER!!
There has been much work behind the scenes populating our new web-site.
We would like to invite all parents to its official launch on Thursday 2nd February at 2:30pm in the hall. This will give you the opportunity to see the site and experience the many new facilities it has to offer both for you and your family. We are all convinced that after a short introduction the site will be really easy to use. I do hope many of you will be able to attend.
We anticipate the new site will replace the existing one during the following week and next week’s newsletter is likely to be the last to appear at the current location. A new interactive calendar will replace the listing shown below each newsletter.
2 AMY POINTER’S SWIM
Classmates and some of the older children will already be aware that our Y6 pupil, Amy Pointer, is currently undertaking an impressive sponsored challenge.
Amy is swimming 1455 lengths of Malmesbury pool (this is 23 miles, the entire length of Loch Ness) for Help for Heroes as her brother has recently been deployed toAfghanistan.
Now on the home stretch with just a few more pre-school day swims to go, Amy is scheduled to complete her challenge at a special session at The Activity Zone, Malmesbury, on Sunday 29th January between 1.00 and 2.00pm. Swimming in her own lane, Amy will be attempting her final mile in a single session.
The Western Daily Press and Wiltshire Gazette and Herald will be there to cover her big finish and it is also hoped there will be an ITV news team at the pool. Amy’s father has recently confirmed that Olympic Medallist Duncan Goodhew will also be appearing as a special guest.
Spectators from School are very welcome to come and watch and cheer her on!
Amy has raised a whopping £530 so far, and with your support stands a fighting chance of reaching her new goal £750!! If you feel you would like to make a donation to Amy’s chosen cause then follow the link below.
http://www.justgiving.com/amysheroes
3 TRAMPOLINING
Congratulations to Lauren Vincent who took part in the SW Trampoline Grading for U13 atBathlast week. It involved performing a routine in front of an audience numbering over 400! Well done!
4 AUSTRALIA DAY
Children had a great day finding about our cousins down-under and enjoying some of the food and fruit that they enjoy. Many thanks to Niki and Andy Walden who organised a specialForestSchools afternoon for the Reception children and gave them the opportunity to cook damper on an open fire and also to our caterer abm who organised taster sessions for the KS2 children.
5 HEAD LICE
A general plea to all parents to check children’s hair during the weekend. We are aware of a small number of children from all ages have experienced unwanted friends on their heads.
6 Friends of Sherston School – A Reminder!
This year we are planning to organise Family Olympic Fun Day on Saturday 19th May.
We would really like some volunteers to help us plan and run this event, and that mean you! Dads, especially the sporty ones (you know who you are!) we need you to get involved!
We are having an initial planning meeting at 8pm on Wednesday 1st Feb at The Rattlebone. All parents are welcome, we’d really like to see some new faces, so come on down and help your children get into the Olympic Spirit. Look forward to seeing you!
Events Calendar
| 01 Feb | Cross Country – Malmesbury 3:15-5:15pm |
| 02 Feb | Web-site launch 2:30 Hall All Parents welcome |
| 07 Feb | Y3/4 Production – Dress Rehearsal |
| 08 Feb | Y3/4 Production – First Performance 1.45pm |
| 09 Feb | Y3/4 Production – Second Performance 6.30pm |
| 10 Feb | School closes for Half Term |
| 20 Feb | School returns after Half Term |
| 27 Feb | Y6 at Stackpole – Residential Week*** |
| 02 Mar | Ash Class Assembly |
| 08 Mar | Bikeability (Y5) (Groups to be finalised) |
| 12 Mar | School closed for Teacher Development Day |
| 15 Mar | Bikeability (Y5) (Groups to be finalised) |
| 19 Mar | Noodles theme meal |
| 22 Mar | Cross Country – Westonbirt |
| 23 Mar | WillowClass Assembly |
| 28 Mar | Beech Class Residential at Braeside
Parent Consultation Evening (except Beech class)*** |
| 29 Mar | Parent Consultation Evening (except Beech class)*** |
| 30 Mar | Beech class return from Braeside
School closes for Easter Holiday |
*** More details to follow
Teacher Development Days
All dates are now finalised
| Tuesday 3rd January 2012 | Friday 29th June 2012 |
| Monday 12th March 2012 | Monday 23rd July 2012 |
| Monday 11th June 2012 |
