ARCHIVE - Newsletter

7th September 2007

Dear Parents,

A warm welcome back to the new school year. The children now seem to have settled well into new classes and we are particularly pleased to see our newest children in the Reception.
In Class 3 Miss Witcher has joined us as a Newly Qualified Teacher and she has already settled well with her new class.

Those of you who have been in the school will have seen that new flooring has been extended through all areas of the school and that the toilet refurbishment programme has also been completed thanks to the fantastic work of Mr Locke throughout the summer.

'Early Arrivers'

The Early Arrivers scheme.

Pupils may arrive at school no earlier than 7.30 a.m.
Pupils arriving between 7.30 am and 8.15 am will enter the school through the main school entrance and go directly to the Hall to be greeted by supervisory staff. Parents or guardians must accompany them into school and hand them directly into the care of 'Early Arrivers' staff' who will register them.

There will be a breakfast option available at a small additional charge.

Pupils will remain under the supervision of 'Early Arrivers' staff' and will be offered a range of indoor activities including the use of the library. (Pleases note that no computer facilities will be available at this time!)

At 8.15 am all pupils will take their belongings to the cloakrooms and join other pupils arriving on the buses. (Please note that pupils, other than those on buses, should not be arriving before 8.30 am!)

A charge of £2 will be levied for each pupil rriving at any time between 7.30 and 8.15 am. Should your child require breakfast of cereal, toast and fruit juice the daily cost will be £2.50.
Parents will be billed on a fortnightly basis.

Music Lessons

Monday afternoon Violin.
Tuesday morning: Keyboard.
Wednesday morning: Flute, clarinet and saxophone plus percussion.
Wednesday afternoon: Guitars.
Thursday afternoon: Singing & piano.
Friday: Piano
Please note lessons start again next week and please remember to bring in your instruments.

Jeans for Genes Day

Wear jeans on 5th October to school and bring a small donation to help this important children's charity. More details to follow

Wriggle Valley Pre-School

The Pre-School will be open from 08.45 to 15.00 Monday to Friday during school term time. Please call Jo Redford on 01935 873830 if you have any enquires.

Clubs

Clubs letter will be issued early next week. Clubs will start WB18th September

School Uniform

Please make sure that school uniform is labelled clearly. Remember purchases of new uniform must now be made via our website www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk and then follow the link.

Inset Days

19th October 2007
7th January 2008.
7th April 2008.

Dates for Autumn Term

18th September - Class 4 Swimming session.
19th September - Wednesday Club starts.
21st September - Harvest Festival.
24th to 28th September - Leeson House - Yr. 5
27th September - Life Education Van.

9th October - Class Portraits - individual photo's.
18th December - Whole school trip to see Jack & The Bean Stalk at the Octagon.

Walk On Wednesday Initiative

The Walking bus will start up again Wednesday 12th September. (please see separate letter).

Yours sincerely

Stephen Williams
Head teacher