HEAD'S VIEW
One of the reasons that I really love my job is that it is never boring! This week, in particular, has been 'interesting' with the comings and goings of Ofsted inspectors on Tuesday and Wednesday.
What I was never in doubt about was that the children, staff, governors and parents would rise to the challenge. All come out with great credit and I would like to thank the staff for their huge skill and commitment, the children who were singled out for praise for their behaviour, manners and attitudes to learning, the governors for their support behind the scenes and our parents who showed their support for the school with an incredible response to the parental questionnaire.
I am not at liberty to divulge any details of the report, which will be issued in about three weeks, but suffice to say it reflects our view of where we are at in terms of building a new school. In a recent Headteacher's Report to governors I likened the stage we are at to climbing a mountain. We have been putting strategies, systems and resources in place to make a successful climb. Base camp has been established and we are in the process of striding onwards and upwards. I cannot wait until the inspectors come back at some point in the future! Well done to you all.
Our charity fund raising up until Christmas is aimed at supporting the Royal United Hospital and that day we all love has come around again – yes, of course, it is 'Ted's Big Day Out' next Friday! Please see details below of the theme etc but just remember, girls and boys, all the money we bring in next Friday will support the work of our local hospital. Teddies at the ready! I hope you all have a relaxing weekend.
One of the reasons that I really love my job is that it is never boring! This week, in particular, has been 'interesting' with the comings and goings of Ofsted inspectors on Tuesday and Wednesday.
What I was never in doubt about was that the children, staff, governors and parents would rise to the challenge. All come out with great credit and I would like to thank the staff for their huge skill and commitment, the children who were singled out for praise for their behaviour, manners and attitudes to learning, the governors for their support behind the scenes and our parents who showed their support for the school with an incredible response to the parental questionnaire.
I am not at liberty to divulge any details of the report, which will be issued in about three weeks, but suffice to say it reflects our view of where we are at in terms of building a new school. In a recent Headteacher's Report to governors I likened the stage we are at to climbing a mountain. We have been putting strategies, systems and resources in place to make a successful climb. Base camp has been established and we are in the process of striding onwards and upwards. I cannot wait until the inspectors come back at some point in the future! Well done to you all.
Our charity fund raising up until Christmas is aimed at supporting the Royal United Hospital and that day we all love has come around again – yes, of course, it is 'Ted's Big Day Out' next Friday! Please see details below of the theme etc but just remember, girls and boys, all the money we bring in next Friday will support the work of our local hospital. Teddies at the ready! I hope you all have a relaxing weekend.
TED'S BIG DAY OUT
This year's big event takes place on Friday 12th October. The theme for this year is 'Child’s Play!' If you would like to join in the fun why don’t you dress up your teddies in baby clothes, or anything else you can think of on the theme of 'Child’s Play'! There will be small prizes for the children who can come up with the most original or eye-catching ideas. Don’t forget to bring in your £1 donation to help raise funds for the Royal United Hospital.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Week Beginning 8/10/07:
Tuesday 9/10/07 – PACT Meeting
Thursday 11/10/07 – Parents' Evening
Friday 12/10/07 – Ted's Big Day Out
Thursday 11/10/07 – Parents' Evening
Friday 12/10/07 – Ted's Big Day Out
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE – SEPTEMBER
At the end of every month each class teacher has a very difficult decision to face. They have to choose the one person from their class to receive a Certificate of Excellence! The person they choose has to consistently be the best that he or she can be either in effort and attitude, achievement, behaviour or citizenship. Sometimes it can be very difficult deciding as all of the children at Newbridge seem to work so hard! The people with their names up here this month deserve congratulating. It is not easy to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence and they have done extremely well!
Lower School
1HO – Lily
At the end of every month each class teacher has a very difficult decision to face. They have to choose the one person from their class to receive a Certificate of Excellence! The person they choose has to consistently be the best that he or she can be either in effort and attitude, achievement, behaviour or citizenship. Sometimes it can be very difficult deciding as all of the children at Newbridge seem to work so hard! The people with their names up here this month deserve congratulating. It is not easy to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence and they have done extremely well!
Lower School
1HO – Lily
1H – Jarrel
2GB – Johan
2RB – Lauren
2GB – Johan
2RB – Lauren
2S – Ella
Upper School
3C – Daisy
3H – Charles
4A – Veronika
4P – Rebecca
5C – Emma
5D – Mille
5W – Finlay
6B – Georgia
6N - Caroline
6S - Tasharna
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Well done to the following girls and boys who have been voted by the children in their class to be their voice on the School Council this year:
Lower School
Well done to the following girls and boys who have been voted by the children in their class to be their voice on the School Council this year:
Lower School
1H – Rosie
1HO – Tommy
2GB – Daniel, Lucy
2RB – Kasiem, Lucy
2S – Ben, Alice
Upper School
2S – Ben, Alice
Upper School
3H – Megan
3C – Joe
4A – Katie
4P – Aisling
5C – Isaac
5D – Hannah
5W – Harrison
6B – Joe, Frances
6N – Caroline, Cassius
6S – Danny, Darcy
5W – Harrison
6B – Joe, Frances
6N – Caroline, Cassius
6S – Danny, Darcy
SCHOOL HOUSES FLY HIGH!
Choosing the names of our school houses is not a matter to be taken lightly. This week's vote, involving all the children in the school, resulted in the following house names:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Choosing the names of our school houses is not a matter to be taken lightly. This week's vote, involving all the children in the school, resulted in the following house names:
- EAGLES
- FALCONS
- KESTRELS
- OWLS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Years 3 and 4
Daniel, Sinead
Charlie, Jake
Years 5 and 6
Tom, Mark, Chris
Erin, Charlie, Chakhila
Daniel, Sinead
Charlie, Jake
Years 5 and 6
Tom, Mark, Chris
Erin, Charlie, Chakhila
PPA Music
Marlena
PPA Art
Daniel, Zoe
PPA PE
Raphaela, Paige
Marlena
PPA Art
Daniel, Zoe
PPA PE
Raphaela, Paige
PARENT/CARER HELPERS
If there are any parents/carers who would like to help in the School over the next academic year, could you please contact us so that we can obtain a CRB form before the end of this term (Friday 19th October.) Thank you.
If there are any parents/carers who would like to help in the School over the next academic year, could you please contact us so that we can obtain a CRB form before the end of this term (Friday 19th October.) Thank you.
NEW BABY
Congratulations to Edward in Willow Class on the birth of his new baby sister.
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