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

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK

Monday Matches v Okehampton at home—No Football or Netball Clubs Swimming Years 5 and 6

Tuesday OLC Music Project 5.30 p.m. Safer Internet Meeting

Wednesday Year 5 Okehampton Library p.m.

Thursday World Book Day—Chestnuts bring in favourite book 9.00 a.m. Safer Internet Meeting

Friday Family Learning

LETTERS SENT HOME THIS WEEK

24.2.12 Chestnuts Rosemoor Trip etc. ASAP

23.2.12 Selected Years 5&6 Netball tournament ASAP

23.2.12 Year 5 Storytelling Trip ASAP

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 3.30—4.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated

Monday Film Club 3.30—5.30 p.m.

ON

Monday Netball OFF -MATCHES

Monday Football OFF—MATCHES

Tuesday Homework ON

Wednesday Hockey ON

Thursday The Big Story Starts 8th March

Friday OCRA ON

Friday Running ON

Thursday Pirate 3.30—4.20 p.m.

ON

LUNCH TIME CLUBS

Wednesday Newspaper Club ON

Thursday Reading time ON

Thursday Chess ON

Thursday KS1 French ON

Thursday KS1 Storytime ON

Thursday Recorders ON

Friday Video Conferencing ON

Friday Band ON

Okehampton Library will be hosting a whole week of activities to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 1st March.

On the day itself staff will be dressing up as characters from the popular children’s book ‘Where’s Wally’ and children will be able to join in a quiz to hunt for Wally characters around the library.

On Saturday 3rd March from 9.30 until 12.00, with support from their Friends Group the library will be holding a coffee morning and mega book sale where people can grab themselves a bargain.

On the same morning from 10.30 - 12.30 celebrate World Book Day in the style of Roald Dahl - invent a new flavour chocolate bar - design a sweet/chocolate bar wrapper - enter the World Book Day competition to design a bookmark. An exciting opportunity for parents to work alongside their children and have fun in the library and take part in a variety of activities to celebrate read-ing. book your place through Okehampton Library 01837 52805

HATHERLEIGH YOUTH CLUB 24th February

Skittles and Pancakes in Old Schools Years 5+ 6-7 p.m.— 8.15 p.m. Years 7-11 8.30 p.m.—10 p.m.