Sidmouth C of E Primary School
Newsletter
Summer Term: Week 6 Friday 22nd May 2015
Mr Walker’s Update
Diary Dates
Dear All
The end of another half term, and it’s been one of hard work with SATs
and assessments across the school, but also fun and laughter, with the
crazy Foolish Fun Run (pictures inside) among other events.
25th-29th May
Whitsun Holiday
1st-5th June
6RE Pixies Holt
The residential trips to Pixies Holt start after half term, with 6RE off
first. All money must be received before children go on these trips, so
please talk to the Mrs Finch at Woolbrook about this if you need to.
Tuesday June 2nd
Year 5/6 Quad Kids
We always need volunteers so if you can spare any time at any of the
sites to help with projects like the gardens, we would be very grateful.
Call in at one of the offices or let Mr Woolfenden know, thank you.
8th-12th June
6T Pixies Holt
Mrs Winn is now back from maternity leave and so is now again Head
of Years 3 and 4. She works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mr
Nield is now back to Head of Years 5 and 6.
8th-12th June
Year 2s at Woolbrook
Road
Auditions are taking place currently for the Year 2 and 6 productions,
and practising for those will take place after half term, which should be
great fun for all the children, both to take part and to see the shows!
Tuesday June 9th
Parent Workshop: ICT
Have a super half term holiday
Tuesday June 9th
Year 5/6 Aquathon
Paul Walker
Headteacher
16-17th June
Year 2 Production
Road Safety - please help us
We have had worrying reports of children
near and in the roads behaving in a way
that could easily have resulted in a nasty
accident. This has mainly occurred at the
Woolbrook Road site but please could all
parents talk to their children about road safety and ensure the
children know they MUST cross the roads at the crossing
patrol outside Woolbrook Road.
In this week’s newsletter...
16th & 18th June
Meetings for new
parents (MA & VR)
22nd-26th June
6B Pixies Holt
Thursday 2nd July
PTFA Summer Fair
Friday 3rd July
Sports Day
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Pages 3-9
Pages 10-11
Pages 12-14
(red in colour
versions) contain
important information —
please read carefully
(yellow in
colour versions)
feature class news
and information
(green in colour
versions) contain
sports news and
information.
(pink in colour
versions) are relevant
adverts and external
events of interest.
Important Information
Moved house? New phone?
If your address or contact details please inform the office as soon as possible, thank you.
New menus start after half term
You should receive today our new menus which start after half term - if you don’t receive a copy
please get one from any site office or download one from the website.
School Photos Deadline
The deadline to order the class photos is Thursday 4th June. After that date orders must be posted
off by you and will incur extra cost, so please get them back to us before then.
Chicken Pox and Scarlet Fever
There have been some cases of scarlet fever and chickenpox reported in the area - please can you
advise the school if your child has either of these conditions. Thank you.
Scarlet Fever is a common childhood bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, or
group A Streptococcus (GAS). The symptoms of scarlet fever include sore throat, headache, fever,
nausea and vomiting. After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic red, pinhead rash develops, typically
first appearing on the chest and stomach, then rapidly spreading to other parts of the body, and
giving the skin a sandpaper-like texture. Patients typically have flushed cheeks and pallor around
the mouth. This may be accompanied by a ‘strawberry tongue’. Although scarlet fever is usually a
mild illness, patients can develop complications.
Children and adults with suspected scarlet fever should contact their GP for a consultation and if
provided with appropriate antibiotic treatment for a diagnosis of scarlet fever should be excluded
from nursery / school / work for 24 hours after the commencement of the treatment.
Chickenpox is usually a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.
It causes a rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters that crust over to form scabs.
To prevent spreading the infection, children should stay away from the nursery or school until all
spots have crusted over.
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School News
6T Make Great Teachers!
After completing their SATs last week,
6T have been busy passing their
learning on to other children on the
Woolbrook site. They planned and
prepared either an English or maths
lesson to teach Years 3, 4 and 5. They
created learning activities,
differentiated tasks and presentations
to support their teaching. All the
children that were taught agreed that
6T have done a fantastic job!
Waitrose tokens
This is the last week that we are one of the
beneficiaries of the green token scheme at Waitrose
for May. Please help us by putting your tokens in
our box, and thanks to everyone who already has!
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School News
Y6 Foolish Fun Run (1)
Last Friday, Year 6 trudged over to
Margaret’s Meadow to complete a
half an hour race to raise money for
their Year 6 Treat Day. The children
all dressed up in brilliant outfits,
ranging from the incredibly bright to
incredibly wacky (sometimes both).
A fantastic time was had by both
children and staff alike as we learnt
how difficult a 5 legged race could be
and also how running for half an
hour is much more difficult than you
think!
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School News
Y6 Foolish Fun Run (2)
(cont’d) Year 6 were dressed
in a range of weird and
wonderful outfits and had to
walk/run/5/6/7/8 legged/
crawl/dribble a ball or run
round a course in the Byes as
many times as they could in
half an hour.
They were a truly magnificent sight and we were blessed with wonderful sunshine as well as
some great support from many parents, friends, supporters and even several friendly dogs!!
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School News
Y6 Foolish Fun Run (3)
Thank you for all the support and
for the sponsor money which is
flowing in and will be used for the
Year 6 treat day in July.
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School News
1/2S Museum Trip
Last week 1/2S went to Sidmouth Museum to go on a dinosaur
hunt and research a little about the history within Sidmouth.
1/2S (2) Stone Age Food
Also last week 1/2S were looking at the Stone Age period, so the
class tried a range of different foods that Stone Age people might
have eaten. They thought about how much Stone Age people
would have needed to eat and if they were more or less healthy
than we are today.
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School News
3TB’s Sporty Week
3TB had a lovely time playing golf recently. They
learnt to chip and putt and some were so
successful I think we are lucky all the school
windows are still intact! I’m sure we have a few
budding professional golfers at Sidmouth Primary!
3TB also learnt how to play tag-rugby. The
children learnt the skills of passing backwards,
team strategies, scoring as well as being graceful
in defeat!
It was good fun and a great learning
experience.
Go Mrs Mitchell!
PTFA News 2: Fun Run 21st June
PTFA Fun Run in the Byes, Sunday 21st June – 1 mile, all
proceeds to the PTFA, wear Fancy Dress, games and fun in the
Byes… more details to follow from the PTFA soon...
Help needed at Manstone Avenue
We need some helpers at Manstone site on Wednesday 3rd June to help Ray and Cheryl, who run
Welly Wednesday, to build a composter. If you are able to help please let the office know.
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School News
3B’s Treasure Hunting
This week ‘Treasure Hunter’ Paul came back
to work with our class again.
We worked in smaller groups so we could all
get to use the metal detector and shovel. We
found old coins, car parts, and even a ring!
A great last treat to end our topic.
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Sports News
Quad Kids
Last week Sidmouth Primary School held an open qualifier for the
Quadkids athletics team. We had 54 children trying out for the squad
and from that the top 8 from each group, Year 5/6 boys, Year 5/6
girls, Year 3/4 boys, Year 3/4 girls went through.
On Monday these 32 children went to Sidmouth College to represent
Sidmouth Primary School and as you can see from the results below
we did extremely well and will now go on to represent the Sidmouth
cluster of schools at the East Devon Finals, in both the 3/4 and 5/6
Quadkids.
I am also pleased to say that the standard was so high, you can
compare their results to other schools and we have 6 boys in 5/6
that achieved the Gold Standard which would put them in the top
4% of the country.
We also had 1 5/6 female silver and 3 bronze, one 5/6 male silver
and 2 male 3/4 bronze. Which shows we have a very high standard
in athletics here at Sidmouth!
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Sports News
Sidford Running Club
Last Sunday some Sidmouth Primary School
pupils took part in the Sidford Running Club
cross country event. Also some Year 6's
from the school took part in a small football
competition.
Y5/6 Football Finals
Yesterday we took two Year 5/6
teams to the East Devon Premier
Sports Football Finals in Exmouth.
Out teams represented themselves
excellently winning loads of games
and out of the 8 schools present
they finished 2nd & 4th which is a
great result, losing out to a very
strong Honiton team, who did not
concede a goal in the whole
tournament.
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Events & Advertisements
Donkey Sanctuary events for half term
23-31st May Donkey Grooming Daily 10.30-2.30
(Meet and learn how to groom the donkeys. Cost £3)
Bird ringing breakfast 27th May
Spend a morning learning the science of bird ringing. Includes bacon roll
and hot drink!
Plus grab one of our packs to search for SIGNS OF SUMMER and draw
what you find, with a chance to display your works of art in our Nature
Centre! Complete our FAMOUS FOALS holiday hunt with your friends and family around
the sanctuary and learn about the donkeys that have grown up with us here!
Zumba for next term
New toys at Toddlers!
**ZUMBA KIDS HAVE FUN & IMPROVE
FITNESS & CONFIDENCE**
NOW OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN
Book now to join after half term – 8 weeks
commencing 3rd June until 22nd July
Children from all Sidmouth Primary School
sites are welcome to attend this after school
club. Please note children from the Vicarage
Road site can be transported by the school
mini bus to attend the class.
**Every Wednesday** 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Woolbrook Road site, main hall.
Contact Johanna on 07739 518587
or at [email protected] to
book a place.
Class Fee: £4 per class, with half termly
fees payable upon first session.
All Adult and Children's Zumba class
information can be viewed
at www.jmdancefit.co.uk
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Events & Advertisements
EDDC Countryside Events (May 2015)
Event
Woodland craft
Location
Honiton Bottom
Community Nature
Reserve, Battishorne
Way (SY 161993)
Time and date
1pm – 3pm
Tuesday 26
May
Booking essential?
Yes - to book call 01395
517557 or email
[email protected]
v.uk
£2 per child
Plant sale and barbecue
Seaton Wetlands parking through
Seaton cemetery
(SY 249 915)
4pm
Tuesday 26
May
No, just turn up!
Free entry, charge for
BBQ food
Bear hunt
The Knapp
Community Nature
Reserve, Station
Road, Sidmouth (SY
122 885)
10.30am – 1pm
Thursday 28
May
Yes - to book call 01395
517557 or email
[email protected]
v.uk
£2 per child
Bug hunt
Phear Park, Exmouth
10am – 12 noon
Friday 29 May
No, just turn up!
FREE but donations are
welcome
May Half Term Outdoor Activities at Exeter Quay
Kayaking, sailing, climbing, caving, bushcraft and archery are just some of the activities available
at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre on Exeter Quay during the May half term. Day, half day
and week-long outdoor activities are available for 8 – 16 year olds. Multi activity days start from
just £43. Five days of outdoor activities from £139. Ages 8 – 16 year olds.
All information is available online at www.haven-banks.co.uk or phone 01392 400150
Cadhay Manor Event
27th May - Fun and Food & Crafts at Cadhay Manor in Ottery St Mary!
Creation Station activities, bouncy castles, face-painting, beautiful grounds and BBQ and cakes.
Open from 2pm - 6pm. Entrance £1 per person.
Samara’s Aid Appeal for the Middle East
Thank you very much everyone who has donated following the appeal on behalf of Samara’s Aid
Appeal in the Middle East. The timing has been extended to close the current collection on 5th June
2015 so there is still plenty of time to give. The appeal is for clothes and shoes which are in good
condition. Children and adult sizes are both needed. Please bring items into school offices in a clearly
labelled bag and we will arrange for collection. More information about the appeal can be found at
www.samarasaidappeal.org
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Events & Advertisements
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Museum
Young People’s Activity Day
Wednesday 27th May 10.30-3.00
Suitable for 5-10 Year olds
Caligraphy designs to fill in
Origami cards & Lots More!
Hope Cottage, Church Street
[email protected]
01395 516139
‘Beat the Bus’ Fun Run
The Beat the Bus race is on 24th June
2015 and there is a fun run as well as the
main race. The fun run starts at the river
path below the bridge at Otterton. Assemble
at 6.20pm, starts at 6.30pm. Entry fee £2.
For more information and a sign-up form
email [email protected] or talk
to Bill Valentine 01395 516763
Half Term Family Workshop
Weds 27 May
Come and try your hand at
making your very own handmade musical instruments inspired by the
instruments in our current exhibition “Drop Me a
Line.” All children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
Please note that this activity is often busy. If you
arrive at a busy time remember you can explore
our “Drop Me a Line” exhibition and enjoy playing
the musical installation or enjoy a drink and
biscuit in our café. Drop in anytime between
11am-3pm.
Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LX
01404 45006 [email protected]
Suggested donation £2 per child.
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School Meals Menu - Week Commencing 1st June 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sausage Roll
Roast Chicken
Cheese &
Tomato Pizza
Baguette
Roast Gammon
& Pineapple
Fish in
Breadcrumbs
Vegetarian
Meal
Vegetarian
Pasty
Vegetarian
Wrap
Cheese &
Tomato Pizza
Baguette
Leek & Potato
Bake in Tomato
Sauce
Vegetarian
Sausage
Snack Meal
Jacket Potato
with Cheese &
Coleslaw
Jacket Potato
with Tuna
Jacket Potato
with BBQ
Baked Beans
Jacket Potato
with Spaghetti
Hoops/Cheese
Jacket Potato
with Cheese
Side Dishes
New potatoes,
pasta,
sweetcorn
Roast or
mashed potato,
carrots, peas,
gravy
Baked beans
Mashed potato,
broccoli and
cauliflower mix,
carrots
Chips, pasta,
seasonal
vegetables,
tomato sauce
Dessert
Sticky
chocolate slice
Smoothie or ice
cream roll
Custard biscuit
Lemon drizzle
cake
Rice crispie
cake
School
Packed
Lunch
Ham roll or
cheese
sandwich with
salad sticks
Chicken roll or
cheese and
crackers with
sticks
Hot Meal
Cheese & mayo
Ham or cheese
wrap or chicken
wrap with salad
roll with salad
sticks
sticks
Ham or cheese
roll with salad
sticks
In addition a Salad Bar is also available everyday. Water is available to drink and
sometimes fruit juice/milkshake. Fresh fruit and yoghurt are available as
alternative desserts.
Lunches are £2.20 per day and must be paid in advance by cheque (made
payable to DCC - NOT THE SCHOOL) or cash which should be sent to school on
either a Monday or Thursday morning. Please put your payment in an envelope
(available at all offices) clearly marked with your child’s name, class, and the amount enclosed.
Please note it is possible to pay a month or even a term in advance.
Sidmouth C of E Primary School
Woolbrook Road Site,
55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth
EX10 9XB 01395 514146
www.sidmouth-primary.devon.sch.uk
[email protected]
24 hour absence line: 01395 572940
Mission Statement:
“To be a positive learning
community where everyone enjoys
the opportunity to achieve within a
caring Christian environment”