www.corshamprimary.co.uk Follow us on Twitter@CorshamPrimary July 2017 Staff News Following the announcement of her second pregnancy Mrs Melissa Ozteoman has decided that the time is right for her to resign from her Teaching Assistant position and will be leaving us at the end of July. Melissa wants to spend time with her family and also plans to start studying. We would like to thank Melissa for all she has done for our pupils and wish her all the best for the future. Mrs Caroline Bowater will also be leaving us at the end of the summer term. We have all enjoyed having Caroline work in Year 6 this past year and want to thank her for her continued support and dedication. Following recent interviews we are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Melanie Brewer to our teaching team in September. Melanie has been teaching in Abu Dhabi for the past four years and prior to that she taught in Bristol. She has recently moved back into the area and is looking forward to joining the Corsham Primary team and getting to know everyone. For the next academic year Mrs Sophie Ridout our Deputy Headteacher at Broadwood will be teaching in class two days a week. As you know our school budget is very tight and we have desperately been trying to avoid redundancies by the re-deployment of staff. Sophie is an excellent teacher and she is very much looking forward to getting back into the classroom. You will also see Mr James Essam our Deputy Headteacher at Pound Pill in class more. He will be providing cover for some classes to also help balance our budget. We would like to thank both Sophie and James for embracing these changes. We will be welcoming Mrs Caroline Pegrum back to Corsham Primary in September following her maternity leave. Caroline will be returning on a part time basis and we are all looking forward to having her back on the teaching team. Wedding bells will be ringing this summer as Miss Jess Haines will be getting married to her fiancé Tom. Miss Haines will make a beautiful bride and we all wish them a most wonderful day full of joy and celebration. Jess will return to school in September as Mrs Love, which we all think is a fantastic name for a teacher.
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www.corshamprimary.co.uk Follow us on Twitter@CorshamPrimary July 2017
Staff News
Following the announcement of her second pregnancy Mrs Melissa Ozteoman has decided that the time is right for her to resign from her Teaching Assistant position and will be
leaving us at the end of July. Melissa wants to spend time with her family and also plans to start studying. We would like to thank Melissa for all she has done for our pupils and wish
her all the best for the future.
Mrs Caroline Bowater will also be leaving us at the end of the summer term. We have all
enjoyed having Caroline work in Year 6 this past year and want to thank her for her continued support and dedication.
Following recent interviews we are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Melanie Brewer to
our teaching team in September. Melanie has been teaching in Abu Dhabi for the past four years and prior to that she taught in Bristol. She has recently moved back into the area
and is looking forward to joining the Corsham Primary team and getting to know everyone.
For the next academic year Mrs Sophie Ridout our Deputy Headteacher at Broadwood will be teaching in class two days a week. As you know our school budget is very tight and we have desperately been trying to avoid redundancies by the re-deployment of staff. Sophie
is an excellent teacher and she is very much looking forward to getting back into the classroom. You will also see Mr James Essam our Deputy Headteacher at Pound Pill in
class more. He will be providing cover for some classes to also help balance our budget. We would like to thank both Sophie and James for embracing these changes.
We will be welcoming Mrs Caroline Pegrum back to Corsham Primary in September
following her maternity leave. Caroline will be returning on a part time basis and we are all looking forward to having her back on the teaching team.
Wedding bells will be ringing this summer as Miss Jess Haines will be getting married to
her fiancé Tom. Miss Haines will make a beautiful bride and we all wish them a most wonderful day full of joy and celebration. Jess will return to school in September as Mrs
Love, which we all think is a fantastic name for a teacher.
Miss Rebecca Palmer (part time) Miss Hannah Skidmore
Miss Sorcha Rudgley Miss Clarissa Ward
Miss Sam Thomas Mrs Sam Cottrell (part time)
Miss Helen White Mrs Rachel Taylor
Mrs Kate Alexander Miss Natalea Trevor
Mrs Caroline Pegrum (part time) Mrs Ellie Mason
Miss Kirsty Robertson Miss Hannah Leach
Miss Ellie Winward Mrs Diane Hawkins (part time)
Mrs Clare Vines Mrs Amanda-Jane O’Brien
Mrs Lisa Kendall Mrs Sophie Ridout (part time)
Mr Tom Richards Mrs Kelly Crew (part time)
You will find out who your child’s teacher is on Monday 3 July
Mrs Jenny Metcalfe (part time until October)
Mrs Jo Smalley Mrs Becky Lambert (part time)
Non-smoking reminder
Smoking on the school grounds is strictly prohibited.
This includes e-cigarettes and vaping.
Please do not smoke on the school playgrounds.
Thank you
School Lunch—price increase
For the past two years we have
managed to keep the cost of a school lunch to
£2.05. From September 2017, a school lunch
will cost £2.10. Please be assured that we do
our best to keep costs down as much as
possible.
Mrs Jo Smalley, who is currently responsible for Pupil Premium across the school, will join the Inclusion Team from September and oversee SEND/Inclusion with Mrs Lambert and Mrs Metcalfe (until she starts her maternity leave). Jo will continue the great job she is doing as Pupil Premium
Manager.
Pickwick Learning Teaching School Alliance (PLTSA) News
Pickwick Learning Teaching School Alliance was created by Corsham Primary School and four other founding schools 3 years ago, in order to offer support and professional development
services to other schools, as well as to be able to train teachers on the job through our School Direct programme. It now has over 45 schools as alliance members across 5 local
authorities. Wiltshire Local Authority, Snapdragons nurseries, several businesses and charities, and three Universities are also partners
We continue to be proud of all the work the PLTSA does to support schools and colleagues in the
local area – it continues to go from strength to strength!
We thought you would be interested to hear that we recently got the go ahead from the Department for Education (DfE) to open up a Pickwick Hub in Salisbury – the aim of this hub is to
be able to offer teaching school services in South Wiltshire. We have therefore recently appointed two job sharing hub leaders to join the expanding team and continue the good work
Pickwick Learning does but in the south of the county. From September the Pickwick team will be:
Mr James Passmore – Director Mrs Amy Tapscott – Deputy Director (North Wiltshire, Bristol and South Glos)
Mr Alan Geary and Mrs Rebecca Bone (job-share) - Deputy Director (South Wiltshire)
To find out more about Pickwick Learning and the work it is doing visit the website: www.pltsa.co.uk
What is a Teaching School?
Teaching Schools are groups of Department for Education approved schools that work
collaboratively with others to provide high quality professional development, school
improvement work and Initial Teacher Training.
They are part of the DfE’s goal to give schools a central role in raising standards by developing
a self-improving and sustainable school-led system.
Schools in Teaching School Alliances benefit from the highest quality CPD, share best practice,
are kept up to date with the latest education developments, take part in peer reviews and
evidence based research, have access to local, national and international expertise and
demonstrate that they are outward facing.
Schools can both benefit from and contribute to support provided by the Teaching School
Broadwood and Pound Pill both had a wonderful afternoon in the sun, competing in a
local schools cricket tournament. Each team played three matches and had the
opportunity to receive some cricket coaching in between games. Broadwood came 6th
overall with Pound Pill taking 3rd place. Well done everyone who took part.
Athletics Festival
A group of 14 Year 5 and 6 children took part in the Quad Kids athletics festival at the University of Bath. The children competed in 5 different events: 75m sprint,
javelin, long jump, 600m and relay. Their favourite events were the long jump and relay. It was a great afternoon and fantastic effort from all the children!
Tuck Reminder ….
Please remember that tuck can be brought in from home for children to enjoy at break times and this must only be fruit or plain biscuits. (No chocolate biscuits.) Reception children
pay for their tuck directly to the class teacher (70p per week). Fruit is also provided by school to all children in Key Stage 1 at break times.
Important note regarding Parking
Please may we again urge parents to
be considerate if driving to drop off
and pick up their child/ren. The
school offices take calls from
residents every week asking that our
parents do not park over their
driveways, on private land and
inconsiderately in the vicinity of both
sites.
Pound Pill
We really do appreciate that parking
can be difficult in and around
Corsham. If you regularly drive,
please apply to the school office for a
parking permit enabling you to use
the Co-op car park in Newlands
Road.
Broadwood
Please park at the nearby community
centre and walk across to school
rather than using the narrow roads in
the local community.
Thank you.
Over the next few weeks of term, Foundation Stage and Key
Stage 1 will be enjoying getting to know their new classrooms and
teachers. Each class will have the opportunity to have Story Times
and Golden Times in their new year groups in addition to spending
the whole morning with their new teacher. They will also have lots
of opportunities to ask questions about their new classes in
preparation for September. Finally, we will all get together for our
annual Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Picnic.
We are very much looking forward to this year’s annual School Council Talent Contest which will be on Wednesday 19 July 2017. Please get your entries
in as soon as possible to the school office.
The Talent Contest is one of the highlights of the year and soon we will be discovering who at Corsham Primary has serious talent!
Indhu Rani Friday 26 May
It always amazes the staff how the children so enthusiastically
think and plan such fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. From
face painting to decorating biscuits—the children had thought of it
all and on top of that, they raised a staggering £1476.16 in just one
hour!
All their hard earned cash will be sent to the Goodwill
Village in India. Well done children, you were brilliant and thank
you Mums and Dads, friends and extended family for all your
support.
Social network warning ...
Instagram and Kik
These are inappropriate social network sites and certainly no child under 13 should have access to them, as they will have possible access to unscrupulous people who use these sites to groom young and innocent children. What is particularly worrying is that children can use iPods or smart phones to access these sites, making it extremely difficult for parents to monitor or protect their children.
We would urge all parent and carers to be vigilant of not only computers and laptops but also their children's iPods and smart phones. Some parents have asked us about Facebook which is also a social networking site and again, is for children of 13 years or over only.
Plea from First Aid
We are desperate for spare white polo
shirts for use in case of accidents. If
you have any old ones that are no
longer useful, please consider donating
them to us.
Thank you!
“Education is learning what you didn’t even
know you didn’t know.”
Daniel J. Boorstin
Boomerang Softplay in Melksham now offer free SEN sessions (once a month at present). The sessions are for under 14’s with special needs or disabilities, and their families. You get free use of all soft play areas and you can also access the Bounce House Trampoline Park
(ages 5+) for a small charge of £3 per person (all proceeds from this will go towards a new, onsite, sensory room). The sessions run from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and the next
session is on Wednesday 12th July 2017. Future sessions are on:
Wednesday 16th August - 6:00pm - 7:30pm and Wednesday 13th September - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The link is http://www.boomeranguk.co.uk/free-sen-sessions
Transfer of pupil information to new schools
As we are nearing the end of term and our Year 6
children are preparing to join their chosen
secondary schools, we are spending lots of time
sharing information with the new settings in order
to help the children settle as quickly and easily as
On Monday 19 June, children, parents and staff at Broadwood were surprised and delighted to discover on arrival at school, the most colourful, beautiful, temporary art of knitted bunting, scarves and flowers adorning the car park. This unexpected YARN BOMB was organised by our wonderful ladies from the Friday knitting club who together with their Corsham Group created these colourful creations to support the PTA leading up to our Summer Fayre. Comments from the children included, “This is so cool”, “This is like a hug”, “Wow, like this is awesome!” We want to give a great big thank you to Sue, Margaret and Margaret. Although the knitting has now disappeared we are sure that it will be kept safely to possibly come out again some time in the future.
Miss Palmer’s Recommended Reads
Please look out for these books in our class libraries, Corsham Library,
The Corsham Book Shop or online.
It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of
important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl
is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose
to wear on a school visit! Will they be her
'at home' knickers - adorned with corgis - or her
'garden party' knickers, or perhaps her woolly
‘Balmoral’ ones...?
A naughty swan steals the Queen's handbag, so
naturally, the Queen races after it. She follows it
all around the United Kingdom in various modes of
transport, including an Aston Martin car, a
motorbike, a Red Arrow plane, a speedboat, a train
and a horse. Taking in sights such as Stonehenge,
Snowdonia, Giants Causeway, Edinburgh Castle,
Oxford and then arriving back in London, this chase
includes the Queen's butler and an awful
lot of policemen.
Non-Fiction Book
As the longest-reigning British monarch, it's hard to
believe that when Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined
that she would one day be Queen - so how did this
happen? Read all about Queen Elizabeth II's story in this
engaging illustrated story book, which traces her life from
The children in Year 6 are busy putting the final touches to their end of year production, “Be Our Guest”. We have it on good authority that the
rehearsals are going well and we are all really looking forward to seeing the show. This year, the two sites
are working together and the performance times are:
Wednesday 5 July at 6pm Thursday 6 July at 6pm
This assembly (for children at both sites) will be held at 2.00pm at St. Bartholomew’s Church on
Thursday 13 July
Medical Information Update
We need to make sure that any pertinent
medical information relating to your
child is recorded in case of emergency.
If necessary, please can you let the office
know—brief details are all that is
necessary eg. asthma, allergy to
penicillin etc.
Party Party Party ….
Year 6 Leavers’ Party is on Monday 17 July at Boomerang in Melksham
6.30pm—8.30pm.
Parent and Carer
Communication
Please note that our website offers
comprehensive information
relating to what is going on with
your child’s class both in terms of
curriculum and routine class
activities, as well as one-off events
and up to the minute
information—
www.corshamprimary.co.uk
We will regularly email/text you
with up to date information also.
Please make sure we always have
your current contact details.
May we politely request that
parents and carers do not pass
messages to teaching staff via
your child/ren—these can often
get misunderstood in translation.
A quick note, email or telephone
call to the office is much
appreciated in these cases.
Children’s News
Chloe G and Nancy S were
recently sponsored for their
fantastic gymnastics.
Chloe G and Eva L achieved their primary ballet exams. Well done girls! Gracie L was awarded 2 golds
and a silver medal for high
kicks competition drills and a
beautifully drawn Spring
picture. She has also got her
Little Pumas Black Belt
certificate.
Matthew J has achieved his Stage 5 Swimming Award and also his Chief Scout’s silver award. Finnian G, Zachary C,
Mayung R, Henry N, Dexter I,
Max E, Alex W and Oscar S
have all received trophies for
playing in an Under 7s football
tournament for Corsham FC.
Poppy E has achieved her 10m swimming certificate and badge. Luke M has gained his
Ducklings Four of the Aquatic
Skills Program.
Theo H has achieved his Level 7 British Gymnastics Proficiency Award. Rhiannon F has achieved her
FunGym Level 5 certificate.
Hannah W has achieved her Stage 5 Swimming Award. Freya L achieved her Stage 3
Learn to Swim award.
Morgan P received a merit in her Grade 2 ballet exam. Elliot E passed gradings for
his yellow belt in Martial Arts
and was awarded a Blue Star
for passing the self-control
test.
Lily M-R and Jake R took part in a Race for Life.
Morgan P has achieved a merit in her Grade 2 Ballet Exam. MJ H-K achieved Man of the
Match at an Under 7’s
Football Tournament.
Joshua M achieved Team Winner in an Under 7’s tournament. Mayung R played in the Under
7’s Puma AND Leopard Teams
at Corsham and was awarded a
trophy from each.
Kian S has achieved his 25 m Swimming Distance Award. Emily E has achieved her
Ballet Grade 2 certificate,
and in kickboxing has her
yellow and orange belt.
Etta K has achieved a certificate for playing tennis. Krishan H received his brown
belt 2nd stripe at Judo.
Imogen M has received a certificate and silver medal from her Street Dance class. Joe B has achieved a yellow
belt with green stripe in
Martial Arts.
Jacob A has been awarded two trophies for being Most Improved Player of 2016/17 and being Player for the Season in the U9’s Jaguars. William C has received a
trophy for playing cricket.
Harvey M has finished Stage 2 Swimming and achieved a green belt in martial arts. William C has completed
Stage 5 swimming and
received a yellow belt in
martial arts.
Max E and Alex W received end of season trophies from AFC. Evie E completed her yellow
tag belt in martial arts.
We thought you might
appreciate some key dates and
information about your child’s
transition into their new class.
3 July - staff, parents, carers
and children find out the new
classes for September.
10 July - children spend the
morning with their new teacher.
At 2.30pm parents are welcomed
to their child’s new classroom for
a ‘Meet and Greet’ session with
the new teacher/s. Please note
that this meeting does not replace
the Key Stage 1 information
sessions on supporting your child
at home, which happen in the
Autumn Term.
Throughout July various activities
are planned to familiarise children
with their new year groups, such
as swapping classes and the
famous Key Stage 1 Picnic (w/c
10 July, weather permitting!).
More detailed information will be
released shortly which will be
relevant to children changing key
stage (Foundation Stage to Year 1
and Year 2 to Year 3) and will also
be covered in the ‘Meet and
Greet’ session as appropriate.
Transition into New
Classes
Lucy S received Highly Commended accolade for Street Dance and was awarded Honours for the Freestyle (Disco) bronze. Morgan S was awarded a silver
medal in a junior judo
competition.
Eleanor C achieved her Stage 1 Learn to Swim award and was awarded Sports Star of the Week for Street Dancing. Lottie T was awarded a bronze
medal in a Street Dance
competition.
Congratulations! Neve C, Nancy K, Daisy L, Jack V, Eva H, Joshua W, Julia M, Amelia Eva J,
Oliver B, Ryan E, Sam L-W, Megan W, Lottie T, Tom W, George H, Archie E-F, Freddie B,
Oliver H, Mia R, Mikayla O-B, Jamie P, Lilly H and Kian S
who will be entered into the Golden Book for completing 9 merit cards.
Congratulations! Elsie P, Jacob M, Ben F, James G, Finley V, Benjamin R, Phoenix W, James H, Mya M, Bertie F,
Hannah W, Holly V, Carys W, Freya L, Obi S, Katelyn R, Bethan J, Kyrah D, Jack W, Jack R,
Isobelle M, Mayung R, Imogen H, Joshua G, Eddie D, Cameron M, M-Jay H-K, Griffin G-A,
Charlie D, Darcey H, Maddie C, Sidney L, Alessia W, Evie E and Isla R
who have received Peacock Awards for completing 6 merit cards.
Congratulations!
Daisy I, Mia-Jane B, Chloe T, Ruby C, Tess D, Jake R and Anna D
who have received achievement pens for completing 12 merit cards.
Congratulations!
Imogen M and Emily E
who have had their names added to the roll of honour for completing 15 merit cards.
If your child is moving into Year 3 in September, please remember that school lunches
will no longer be free. If you would like your child to eat a school lunch, the cost will be
£2.10 per day and payment is processed through our cashless system—ParentPay. If
you require a user name and password in order to activate your account, please contact
Ursula Nimock in the school office who will be happy to help.
If your child is in Year 6 and enjoys a school meal at lunchtime, please ensure that by
21 July, your account is settled and the balance is £0.00.
Thank you.
Congratulations!
Olivia M
who has achieved a golden badge for completing 18 merit cards.
Dates for your Diary
July
Wednesday 5 Year 6 Production “Be Our Guest”
Year 3 trip to Stonehenge
Thursday 6 Year 6 Production “Be Our Guest”
Year 1 Lighthouse Day
Monday 10 Meet New Teacher for children and parents/carers
Wednesday 12 5T visiting The Corsham School
Thursday 13 Year 6 Leavers Assembly at St Bartholomew’s Church 2pm
Monday 17 Year 6 Leavers Party at Boomerang 6.30pm—8.30pm
5O visiting The Corsham School
Tuesday 18 5G visiting The Corsham School
Wednesday 19 School Talent Contest
Friday 21 School Closes at 2.30pm for the summer holidays
September
Wednesday 6 School Starts
Year 6 Residential Trip to Liddington
Tuesday 7 Year 6 Residential Trip to Liddington
Wednesday 8 Year 6 Residential Trip to Liddington
Monday 25 School Photographer in taking individual photos
School will be closing at 2.30pm on Friday 21 July, and will re-open for children on Wednesday 6 September at 8.40am.
On behalf of all the staff may we wish you all a very happy holiday and thank you for your support over the past year.
Playground Crazes of the Month July’s crazes are Guiness Book of Records, Sylvanian families, diablo, yoyos,
dominoes. Please ensure that toys and other items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Please note: fidget spinners are no longer a craze of the moment.
Gina Cooke Lindsay Fry Kerry Parker Senior Headteacher Head of School Pound Pill Head of School Broadwood