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NewsletterNo.7

3rdFebruary2017

DearParentsWhilstwritingIwouldliketotaketheopportunitytowishyouaveryhappyhalf-termwhenitcomes.ItislovelythatthedaysaregettinglongeraswegetclosertoaSpring;wearelookingforwardtosomewarmerweatherinthenexthalfoftheterm.Reports will be coming out at the end of this term, I knowteacherswill beputting lots ofwork into the reports over half-termandintheweeksthatfollow.Thefinalreportswillbesenthomewithchildrenonthe30thMarch.Phase2willbe leadingour Easter Celebration this year andwe are looking forward towelcoming you to our Easter service on the last day ofterm.Phase3willbeleadingoursummerproductionwhichisamusicalthisyear-detailsofthiswillfollownearerthetime.Pleaselettheofficeknowifyouwouldliketobeemailedacopyof the newsletter rather than having to access it on ourwebsite. The office emailisadmin@stmartinscranbrook.devon.sch.uk.

ACTIVE MUMS CYCLE CLUB

1. There is a new cycle map for Cranbrook and this will be published on our website and Facebook Page. 2. Active Mums has been set up in the community and are really successful rides that run on a weekly basis. You can find out more on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/176552659422879/?fref=ts.

Incredible Edible The idea behind Incredible Edible is that people come together to grow food, anyone can come

and take what they like!

Isolation is a big issue for many people which can lead to mental health issues. We plan to meet once a week, work for an hour or two and enjoy some shared food, tea and cake!

We are hoping to recycle as much as possible, making use of pallets and possibly car stacks of car tyres (which make great planters) We have already been offered fruit trees from Broadclyst farm and another offer to start up a local bee hive!

There is a facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/growfoodcranbrook/members/

and petition https://www.change.org/p/cranbrook-cranbrook-community-food-growing-space-requested

YEAR 5 & 6 NON-UNIFORM DAY

10th February 2017

This year (Phase 3) years 5 & 6 will be treating us to a Summer performance of Hoodwinked.

To save our parents/ carers having to pay the cost of tickets to the performance we are inviting the year 5 & 6 children to ‘Wear What They Like’ on Friday 10th February for a £1 donation. We will then use the proceeds from these donations to pay for the licensing fees, and materials required for sets etc.

PLEASEREMEMBER:ThiseventisonlyforYears5&6,Thankyou.

Half-TermDateReminder

Half-Termis: 13thFebruary–17thFebruary2017

InsetDay: 20thFebruary2017ThechildrenwillbebacktoschoolonTuesday21stFebruary2017

TermEnds: 31stMarch2017

Attendance and Absence Reporting Asyouknowweplaceahighpriorityontheimportanceofchildrenbeinginschoolandeachtermall the childrenwith100%attendancehave their namesput into a prize drawand thewinningchildisgivenapresent.Canweplease remindparent/ carers that registration isat8:30am if your childarrivesafterthistimetheywillneedtobesignedinattheofficeforsafetyreasons.AbsenceReportingIfyourchildisgoingtobeabsentfromschoolduetoillhealthcanwepleaseaskthatallparents/carersnotifytheschoolofficenotyourchild’steacher.

DATESFORTHEDIARY

St Martin’s Family Tea & Cake

Friday Feb 10th at 3:30pm

In the hall after Collective Worship

Come along and enjoy cakes and refreshments

Donations of cakes will be needed on the day, along with a few volunteers to help serve. If you are able to do

either, please email Brigid at sbmanager@stmartins.devon.sch.uk

Competition Design a St Martin’s skirt for Rev Nev!

You may well have noticed that Rev Nev loves to wear exceptional skirts that amaze us. We would like you to design a St Martin’s themed skirt for her. The winning entry will be made

into a real skirt for Rev Nev to wear and the winner will receive an exciting prize. There will also be runner-up prizes and a family prize for family entries. The competition is open to all children at St Martin’s school and their families. It is only £1 to enter and the money raised

will be used to make the skirt.

Your name (or family member names if entering as a family): _________________________________________________________________ Your class/classes: __________________________________________________ I have included £1 to cover the costs of this competition. Return completed competition entry forms and money to your class teacher marked for the attention of Mrs Gunningham. Thank you and good luck! Closing Date: Fri 17th March

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I LOVE SLIPS……

On Friday 3rd February your children will be bringing home little coloured “I LOVE SLIPS”

If they could write down something that they “Love” on them and return them

before Wednesday 8th February we will be displaying them around the Hall ready for the Family Tea Party & Valentines Day.

Adopt an animal week Escot will be running an amazing activities programme through out February half-term. This will include: Animal Talks Animal Talks will be held each day. Meet our much loved Otters at 11am and 3pm, and the playful Squirrels at 1pm. Creepy-crawly Welly Walks We’ll be running creepy-crawly welly walks where you can look for bugs, go pond-dipping, and build animal dens! Available twice a day at 11:30am and 3:30pm. Explore Our Park Splash in puddles, hide behind trees, get lost in our maze and follow our trails. Meet our animals and stumble across woodland playgrounds – enjoy what it is to be WILD!!

PARKINGOUTSIDEOFTHESCHOOL

Wearehavingrealproblemswithparents/carersparkingonthepavementsoutsidetheschool.

TherehavebeenseveralnearmissesQuiteafewparents/carershavecometousveryconcernedabouttheirchildrenwhoarewalkingandtheiryoungchildrenwhoareinpushchairs.WhilstwedoappreciatethatparkingifdifficultthesafetyofourChildrenmustcomefirst.Withthisinmindcanwepleaseremindparents/carersandvisitorstotheschoolthatparkingonthepavementsoutsideoftheschoolisstrictlyforbidden.

Remindersandpointsofinterest

ALLERGIESREMINDERCanwepleaseremindeveryonethatduetosomeveryseriousallergiesthefollowingitemscannotbegivenforpackedlunchesorbroughtontotheschoolgrounds.

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• KIWIFRUITWhilstweappreciatethatthismaybedisappointingtosomechildrenitreallyisofgraveimportance.Thankyouinadvanceforyourcooperationinthismatter.

AWordFromOurStMartin’sLearningAmbassadors

Thankyouforyourcontinued

support!

WithBestWishes,Tania

Phase1–Fridaysat8:45am Phase2&3–Fridaysat2:30pm

CelebrationCollectiveWorship–SpringTerm2017

CollectiveWorshipCollectiveWorshipiswhenourchildrenreceivetheirHeadTeachersAwards.Parent,carersandotherfamilymembersarealwayswelcometojoinusforCollectiveWorship.

3.2.17 Sparrows 10.2.17 Little Parrots Half-term 24.2.17 Chicks 3.3.17 Robins 10.3.17 Ducklings 17.3.17 Sparrows 24.3.17 Little Parrots 31.3.17 Last day of term – no morning

service – whole school Easter service at 2pm

3.2.17 Oak 10.2.17 Birch Half-term 22.2.17 Elm 3.3.17 Willow 10.3.17 Finches 17.3.17 24.3.17 Swallows 31.3.17 Last day of term – whole school

Easter service at 2pm