School Newsletter 24th February 2012 Headteacher Mrs Caroline Boother Phone 01837 810248 Fax 01837 810091 E-mail admin@ hatherleigh-pri.devon.sch.uk This week’ s Star Learners Kieran Hunkin Jack Buscombe Chloe Kessell Drew Brannagan Demelza Brock Barney Burgess Jazmin Collins Imogen Hawkins Rory Hopkins Jassem Labib Lewis Lethbridge Poppy Mann Jazmin McEleny Chloe Pike Finlay Arthurs Dominic Matthews Emily Hole Millie Draper Caitlin McCartney Kiara Stoneman Michael Cann Nicholas Cronk It has been a busy start back after half term with trips to Rosemoor for several classes. Last night some of our Year 6 children took part in the Rotary Quiz and we were very proud of their performance. Team A (consisting of Millie, Tom, Caitlin and Pip) won so go through to the finals on Thursday 15th March at the Octagon Theatre, Okehampton College. All parents are welcome to go and support our Team. Congratu‐ lations also to Team B (consisting of Charlotte, David, Kiara, Daisy) who performed very well. Thank you also to the children who helped with the refreshments and did a brilliant job. They were Holly, Izzy, Char‐ lotte and Emily. GOVERNORS Thank you to Tamsin Carter who has agreed to be a Parent Governor. ASSESSMENT DATES Would parents/carers please note the following dates: Years 6 Sats—Week beginning 14th May Assessment week for Years 3, 4 and 5—28th—31st May Week beginning 18th June—new Year 1 Phonics test will be carried out during this week. MISSING WATCH One of our pupils has lost a watch. It is analogue with a black strap. Can you please check your child’s bag in case this has inadvertently been brought home by mistake. Thank you. SAFER INTERNET Don’t forget we have two sessions available for you to attend. Tuesday 5.30 p.m. Thursday 9.00 a.m. Hopefully all parents/carers will be able to attend one of these very important sessions. OLD POTS AND PANS Just a reminder if you have any old pots and pans, Miss Tucker would love to have them for the woodland area. They are to make a ‘musical tree’! WOODCHIP If anyone has any woodchip they could let us have for the Woodland area, please let us know. OLC PRIMARY OLYMIC WEEK 2nd—6th July The OLC are looking for any adults who are Musicians, Magicians, Sports Coaches, Face Painters, Story‐ tellers, Fantastic Instructors, Artists, Aerobic Leaders, Stilt Walkers or anything or body that will add to the week they are planning. If you can help please speak to Mr Pearson. WALKING BUS—CLAREMONT Following the success of the walking bus from Moorview, we would like to investigate the possibility of starting a walking bus from Claremont. Can you please let us know if this is something that would be of interest. You may either send a note to the office, email teacher@hatherleigh‐pri.devon.sch.uk or give us a call on 01837 810248. TELEPHONE NUMBERS Just a reminder to keep us advised if you update your home/mobile telephone number. If you have opted to receive text messages via Parentmail it is important that you keep your number up to date by logging on to Parentmail. Equally, if you change your email address please ensure that you change it in Parentmail so you continue to receive communications from the school. DON’T FORGET THE QUIZ TONIGHT 7.30 p.m. (any raffle prizes greatly appreciated) AND WORKER BEE DAY NEXT SATURDAY 3RD MARCH (Please check your child’s bag tonight for a separate letter). BOOK OF ACHIEVEMENT Cerys Samuel Passing Stage 2 Swimming Demelza Brock Coming Second in the Best Lead Rein Rider 12 Years and Under at Easter Hall Park’s Half Term Show Casey Plaskett 200m Swimming This week’s Superstar Writers are William Bennett James Grace Holly Arthurs Amber Morris Emily Hole Log on to www.hatherleigh- pri.devon.sch.uk to see why Amber is a Superstar Writer