SPEEN CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
Parents Newsletter
Headteacher: Mrs. Denise Nayna
July 2012
Flowers Bottom Lane, Speen, Princes Risborough Bucks HP27 0SX
E-mail: [email protected]
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Phone: 01494 488321
SPEENSCHOOLFEST
Kill your speed
18th June to 23rd June
The third annual festival of the arts was again a
success.
Monday and Wednesday
Many thanks to the parents and villagers who supported
the children in a wide range of activities over the week
including art, music and drama. We all learnt a lot about
ancient Greece. Kate Laughton recruited a great range of
professional artists and volunteers and the marquee
looked splendid for the annual PTA Ball. Amanda Dobbs
enabled an amazing £6000 pounds to be raised for the
school. See below.
Councilor Paul Rogerson and SID came to an assembly
to give the children bumper
stickers which will remind
drivers to ‘SLOW DOWN’.
Do you know how fast a
car goes? Does it matter
how fast a car travels? Are
there places in Speen
where you do not feel safe
to walk? The children were
able to ‘investigate’ a
police patrol car and then
have their own running
speed measured by SID, a
Speed Indication Device.
Zeus and his wise daughter seem to have a lot of gold.
Pre-school and YR acted the story retold by Becky Scott
on Monday.
Constable Ralph set the
pace.
A short while ago vandals were found to have caused
damage on the school site. The school gates are locked
out of school hours but last weekend one of the locks
was damaged. We must assume someone was trying to
gain entry. Parents are generous with their time and
money from which the children benefit greatly and it
would be a shame if our limited funds had to be spent on
repairs or replacements. The police have been informed.
If you see someone acting suspiciously near the school,
please contact the police. Please dial 999 if you see
something happening or 101 if you find possible evidence
of a crime.
Tuesday
School Linking Network day.
Speen Year Twos met their friends from Radnage and
Hannah Ball infant Schools for an Olympic day. In the
morning they researched countries which had hosted the
Olympic Games and then had a sports competition in the
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afternoon. The winning team, above was the UK. Can
we look forward this happening in the real event?
space on the coach for parents who wish to support the
staff on this journey through High Wycombe.
The weather was again kind for the annual Country
Dancing Festival at Hamilton School. Children and
parents enjoyed a programme of dances which will be
polished in time for Speen Fete.
Thursday 12th July We have been invited to Speen Preschool sports day. All the children will attend.
Wednesday – Carl Hobson from The Hideaway Club
opened ‘The Hideaway’. Mrs Hayman read a story with
musical accompaniment from Kate and the children.
Coverage of this event was published in the Bucks Free
Press with photographs.
Thursday
Wayne Wonder was a popular choice of
entertainer at the children’s party in the marquee. The
children were very impressed by his tricks and the
parents by his ability to keep the children of all age
groups interested and involved.
Saturday
The PTA Annual Ball. Yet again a great
event, the rain did not dampen the spirits of the revelers
who enjoyed a Greek Feast thanks to The Hampden
Arms and great music from the band. There were lots of
raffle prizes and the Auction was a great success too.
Thank you to all help helped set up, clear up and bought
tickets.
Friday 13th July 2:30p.m. Parents and governors are
invited to the final performance of Year Two violins with
Kate Laughton. There are plans for Kate to continue
working with Year Two next year so all parents are
welcome.
14th July Speen Fete. Please let Mrs Moore know if
any child in Y1/2 is not available to perform in the country
dancing display. The PTA are organising the Tombola.
Please pass your donations to Tessa Lumsden.
Monday 16th July
End of Year Service 9:15a.m. Unfortunately Rev Denise
is unwell and is not expected to return to work until near
the end of September. Please keep her in your prayers.
The service will be led by Rev. Jennifer Lock from
Bledlow.
School Sports Day 1:30p.m. All welcome. Come and
support your child and their House, Smith or Bateman.
The PTA will be in touch about refreshments.
This will be my last day in school this term. Mrs Moore,
Mrs Lidington and Mrs Hayman will be in school every
day until the end of term. It will be sad to say goodbye to
so many families this year. You have made a great team
and the children have benefited from all the extra
activities which you have supported over the year. I wish
you all the best for the future and hope to see you at PTA
events in the future.
Tuesday 17th July, Last French Club
Golden Wellie
27th June, Congratulations to the Golden Wellie team
who won the event for Speen School for the first time.
Parents were very encouraging in their support and the
team won by a large margin. Well done, everyone.
30th June/1st July, Camp Uhart. The many families who
trusted the weather were rewarded with a great weekend
at Brimmers Farm. The children have reported that the
Uharts organised a great range of activities and were
particularly pleased to have their own campfire and
toasted marshmallows.
Friday 6th July Paddington’s Bring your bear picnic for
Action Medical Research, just
bring your bear and your picnic
and, enjoy the beautiful school
grounds. 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Tuesday 10th July
Whole school trip to Legoland. Please note
the advice to keep the school contact list handy in
case of delayed return. No French Club.
Wednesday 11th July KS1 Worship trail. There will be
Friday 20th July, Last day of School Year for pupils.
School finishes at 2:00p.m.
I wish all the parents, children and
governors a happy, and hopefully
dry, summer holiday and look
forward to see you again next term.
Dates for Autumn Term
Thursday 6th September, first day of term
Tuesday 18th September, Governors meeting with parents and
PTA AGM.
Saturday 22nd September Theatre in the villages at Speen CE
School, ‘The Ladies of Cranford’
Friday 28th Sept Macmillan Coffee morning for new and old
parents and villagers
Monday 15th October, 150 years since the first pupils were
enrolled at Speen School. 2:00p.m. Service of Rededication by
Bishop Alan of Buckingham.
School close for Half term Friday 26th October and reopens at
8:40a.m. Monday 5th November
21st December, last day of term.
Copies of this newsletter are sent by email to parents and governors and posted on the school website. Hard copies are available on request and also
posted on the school notice boards.