somerfords’ walter powell...that we raised £37.70 for save the children. thank you. 7. pantomime...
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10 SLEEPS TO SANTA……
SOMERFORDS’ WALTER POWELL
NEWSLETTER – NO 13
15th December 2017
Where happy children learn to fly
BIRTHDAYS
Laurie
Emme
RAINBOWS
Ruby D, Milo, Seren, Maggie, Bertie
Riley, Leo, Laurie
Jack, Thomas, Nola, Ashleigh
STAR PERFORMERS OF
THE WEEK
All the children in
Pre-school, Reception,
Years 1, 2 & 3
LOCAL BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Linda O’Grady
1. PRE-SCHOOL / YEAR 1, 2 & 3 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE – ‘A MIDWIFE CRISIS’
I am sure you will all agree the children performed like true stars in their performance of ‘A Midwife
Crisis’. The dress rehearsal to Key Stage 2 and other members of the community on Monday was
perfect and we wondered if they had peaked too soon, but they gave another two fantastic
performances on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon to full audiences. All the hard work, learning
lines, songs and where to stand on the stage was worthwhile to give everyone who watched it a very
warm, festive type glow.
Thank you to everyone involved and thank you to SHASA for providing the seasonal refreshments.
2. PARENT MAIL
We are now using ParentMail for all our electronic communication. If you are not receiving messages
via ParentMail please contact the school office as soon as possible to enable us to resolve the
matter.
We highly recommend you download the free ‘Parentmail’ App to your smart phones and if you
turn on notifications you will then always get an alert to advise you of school communication.
This is a great system and if everyone downloads the app it should be a successful way of
communicating with you all for the future. Thank you.
3. NATIVITY PHOTO
This week a photographer from the Wiltshire Gazette & Herald took a photograph of the children in
their Nativity costumes, this photo will be printed in next week’s edition – Thursday 21st December
2017.
4. MRS ROWE
Mrs Rowe has unfortunately been unwell which has resulted in another stay in hospital. She was very
sad to have missed all the nativities which she really looks forward to watching but sends her
congratulations to all involved. She will be back with us in the New Year all being well.
5. CHRISTMAS POSTBOX –DAILY DELILVERIES UNTIL 20TH DECEMBER 2017
The Christmas post box will be in place in the Library on Monday 4th December with one delivery per
day. Please remember to put surnames and year groups on the envelopes so it gets to the correct
person!
6. CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Everyone looked fabulous in their Christmas jumpers today. We are delighted to share
that we raised £37.70 for Save the Children. Thank you.
7. PANTOMIME
Everyone had a lovely time at the pantomime on Wednesday – Oh yes they did!! All the children were
very excited about the trip but remained very well behaved throughout.
10 SLEEPS TO SANTA……
SOMERFORDS’ WALTER POWELL
NEWSLETTER – NO 13
15th December 2017
Where happy children learn to fly
8. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
We hope as many parents and family as possible will join us for our end of term Christmas Carol
Service on Wednesday 20th December in Great Somerford Church from 1.30pm.
9. CHRISTMAS LUNCH – MONDAY 18th DECEMBER
Next Monday lunchtime the children will be treated to a delicious Christmas lunch prepared and
cooked by Mrs Drummond and Mrs Searle, therefore there is no need to send your child to school
with a lunchbox.
10. CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Tuesday 19th December we will be having a Christmas Party during the afternoon. Children may
bring a change of clothes for the party. Please ensure your child has suitable outdoor shoes and a
coat.
11. CHARTWELLS MEALS FOR TERM 3
We would like to remind you that the deadline for ordering meals for the first week back at school
after the festive break is midnight on Sunday 24th December 2017.
12. BOOKBAGS & BELONGINGS
Please could all children bring a named plastic bag in next week so drawers can be sorted and items
can be sent home. PE Kits need to go home for a wash today but please don’t forget to bring them
back in. Please feel free to come and have a rummage through the lost property box and we would
dearly love a completely empty cloakroom come Wednesday afternoon!
All book bags will be staying in school from today onwards for safe keeping over the festive break.
13. RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER THE FESTIVE BREAK
We would like to remind you that all children return to school on Thursday 4th January 2018.
14. BOOKING BREAKFAST CLUB FOR 2018
Please can we remind you all to book Breakfast Club for the first week back (Thursday 4th /
Friday 5th January 2018) by 9.00am Monday 18th December 2017.
Also all bookings for w/c 8th January will need to be by 9.00am Friday 5th January.
15. SNAILS
Ben and Jack, our Giant African Land Snails are looking for a home over the Christmas holidays.
They are usually very well behaved and just need their tank spraying daily and some fresh cucumber
or lettuce leaves to nibble on!
If you would like to take care of Ben or Jack please contact the school office as soon as possible
Thank you.
16. SNOW / BAD WEATHER UPDATES
Earlier this week we experienced some bad weather and snowy conditions.
We would like to remind you all that we will only take a decision to close the school if it is deemed unsafe
for us to open.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, please listen to Heart FM and BBC Wiltshire for school
closure bulletins.
If we are forced to close, this information will be displayed on our school website and communicated via
ParentMail.
17. PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSION 2018
Do you know anybody who will be starting primary school in September 2018? We are now in receipt
of the booklet ‘Finding a Primary School place’ (available at reception); we have a small number of
admission forms as online applications are preferred. The closing date for Primary applications is:
15th January 2018.
18. BREAKFAST CLUB – W/C 18th December 2017
The booking forms for Breakfast Club can now be found on our school website for your convenience.
Paper copies are available from the school office.
Based on replies received
Breakfast Club will be available on MONDAY & WEDNESDAY ONLY W/C 18TH DECEMBER 2017
FOR THE CHILDREN WHO HAVE BOOKED ONLY
Breakfast Club: - cash or cheques payable to Grassroots Sports Academy (Thursday FOC)
PLEASE CAN WE ALSO ASK PARENTS TO CONTACT KEVIN HUGHES (07876 688636) FROM
6.00AM DAILY TO INFORM HIM IF YOUR CHILD IS BOOKED ON TO AND GOING TO BE
ABSENT FROM BREAKFAST CLUB. THANK YOU.
CHRISTMAS HAMPER
SHASA have been busy selling lucky squares to win a Christmas Hamper again and we would like to
thank Fourway Stores and The Volunteer Inn for their assistance in selling the squares.
The draw for the winning ticket will take place on the last day of term and the lucky winner will
receive a phone call to advise them!
You can still purchase a ‘Lucky Square’ from the school office, or Fourway Stores to help raise
money for SHASA until 9.00am on Wednesday 20th December!
EASY FUNDRAISING
As Christmas is fast approaching, we'd like to remind you of Easyfundraising - if you're starting your
shopping then please think of doing any online purchase via the easyfundraising
website www.easyfundraising.org.uk search for Walter Powell Home and School Association, Great
Somerford. Start spending and get saving!
STIKINS - if you are looking for labels for clothes, school items or anything for your household you
can raise money by ordering labels via www.stikins.co.uk and inputting the school code of 24477.
For further information please contact Emma (Chair) on [email protected]
10 SLEEPS TO SANTA……
SOMERFORDS’ WALTER POWELL
NEWSLETTER – NO 13
15th December 2017
Where happy children learn to fly
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – new entries for your diaries in bold * = more details to follow
AUTUMN TERM – Term 2
Mon 18th Dec Christmas Lunch
Tue 19th Dec Christmas Party
Wed 20th Dec Christmas Service – 1.30pm
Wed 20th Dec Last Day – Term 2
SPRING TERM – TERM 3
Thur 4th Jan First Day Term 3
Fri 5th Jan No Celebration Assembly today
Mon 8th Jan First Football Club – Term 3
Tue 9th Jan First Gymnastics Club – Term 3
Thurs 11th Jan First Fizz Pop Science Club
Thurs 11th Jan First Volleyball Club – Term 3
Fri 12th Jan First Multi-sports Club – Term 3
Mon 5th Feb Last Football Club – Term 3
Tue 6th Feb Last Gymnastics Club – Term 3
Thur 8th Feb Last Fizz Pop Science Club
Thur 8th Feb Last Volleyball Club – Term 3
Fri 9th Feb Last Multi-sports Club – Term 3
Fri 9th Feb Last day of Term 3
SPRING TERM - TERM 4
Mon 19th Feb First day – Term 4
Mon 19th Feb First Football Club – Term 4
Tue 20th Feb First Gymnastics Club – Term 4
Thur 22nd Feb First Volley Ball Club – Term 4
Fri 23rd Feb First Multi-sports Club – Term 4
Mon 19th Mar Last Football Club – Term 4
Tues 20th Mar Last Gymnastics Club – Term 4
Thur 22nd Mar Last Volley Ball Club – Term 4
Fri 23rd Mar Last Multi-sports Club – Term 4
2017/2018 TEACHER DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Friday 1st September 2017, Monday 30th October 2017, Monday 4th June 2018, Tuesday 5th June
2018 and Wednesday 6th June 2018.
ITEMS IN BOOK BAGS THIS WEEK
1. Healthcare Forms – Reception / Year 6 only
PARENTMAIL SENT THIS WEEK
1. Snow updates 5. Library Books
2. Request for cakes/ biscuits 6. Healthcare Forms – Reception & Year 6 only
3. Gym Festival – Years 4, 5 & 6 only 7. Community Church Christmas Flyer
4. Pantomime