HEAD'S VIEW
Christmas is almost upon us and I would like to start the final newsletter of term with an excerpt from my termly report to governors:
'…..my overriding memory of terms 1 and 2 will be the fantastic efforts on the parts of so many who want the very best for Newbridge and the children. Day in, day out, the staff do their absolute best for the children, for the school and for each other. Our parents support the school in so many ways and have we seen any better example of that than the Auction of Promises and the Christmas Fair? I cannot speak highly enough of Biggs, our building contractors, who continue to go beyond the call of duty and are rapidly becoming Newbridge members of staff! Then there are the numerous individuals whether they be staff, parents, governors or friends of the school – so many examples of people who have gone the extra mile for the benefit of our children. We are indebted to them all. But of course we are here for the children and it is the girls and boys of Newbridge Primary School who make each and every day special.'
There have been many highlights this term and so many in the past fortnight alone! Watching the Willow class assembly, listening to the choir sing on its mini tour of Bath and being present at the Lower School’s excellent performances of 'Babushka' have all in their own way brought home to me the meaning and importance of Christmas. There are two families I hope have an extra special Christmas, as they are leaving us at the end of this term to start new chapters in their lives. Jacob (2S) leaves us to move to the North East while Arthur (4A) and Henry (1HO) are moving to Weymouth. Arthur and Henry's Mum, Sara, has also worked at the school as an SMSA and has helped us out on numerous occasions. We will miss them all and our very best wishes go with them for the future.
On a personal note I would like to thank all the staff for their exceptional commitment and care for the children. I come to the end of my first year at Newbridge and they have had to deal with a huge amount of change in a quickly developing school. They have done so with great humour and zest. They deserve a really good break!
At that point I would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas. See you on Thursday 3rd January fully recharged and raring to go!
Christmas is almost upon us and I would like to start the final newsletter of term with an excerpt from my termly report to governors:
'…..my overriding memory of terms 1 and 2 will be the fantastic efforts on the parts of so many who want the very best for Newbridge and the children. Day in, day out, the staff do their absolute best for the children, for the school and for each other. Our parents support the school in so many ways and have we seen any better example of that than the Auction of Promises and the Christmas Fair? I cannot speak highly enough of Biggs, our building contractors, who continue to go beyond the call of duty and are rapidly becoming Newbridge members of staff! Then there are the numerous individuals whether they be staff, parents, governors or friends of the school – so many examples of people who have gone the extra mile for the benefit of our children. We are indebted to them all. But of course we are here for the children and it is the girls and boys of Newbridge Primary School who make each and every day special.'
There have been many highlights this term and so many in the past fortnight alone! Watching the Willow class assembly, listening to the choir sing on its mini tour of Bath and being present at the Lower School’s excellent performances of 'Babushka' have all in their own way brought home to me the meaning and importance of Christmas. There are two families I hope have an extra special Christmas, as they are leaving us at the end of this term to start new chapters in their lives. Jacob (2S) leaves us to move to the North East while Arthur (4A) and Henry (1HO) are moving to Weymouth. Arthur and Henry's Mum, Sara, has also worked at the school as an SMSA and has helped us out on numerous occasions. We will miss them all and our very best wishes go with them for the future.
On a personal note I would like to thank all the staff for their exceptional commitment and care for the children. I come to the end of my first year at Newbridge and they have had to deal with a huge amount of change in a quickly developing school. They have done so with great humour and zest. They deserve a really good break!
At that point I would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas. See you on Thursday 3rd January fully recharged and raring to go!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY w/b 17/12/07
Tuesday 18/12/07
pm Lower School Christmas parties
4.30 – 6.00 Year 3 & 4 Disco
6.30 – 8.00 Year 5 & 6 Disco
Wednesday 19/12/07
Last day of term 2
Thursday 3/1/08
First day of term 3
Tuesday 18/12/07
pm Lower School Christmas parties
4.30 – 6.00 Year 3 & 4 Disco
6.30 – 8.00 Year 5 & 6 Disco
Wednesday 19/12/07
Last day of term 2
Thursday 3/1/08
First day of term 3
YEAR 4 SWIMMING
Swimming lessons for 4A have finished for this year. 4P will resume swimming lessons on Wednesday 9th January 2008.
Swimming lessons for 4A have finished for this year. 4P will resume swimming lessons on Wednesday 9th January 2008.
Foundation Stage
Joe, Andrea
Years 1 and 2
Izzy, Finn, Eleanor, Poppy, Maddie
Years 3 and 4
Annie, Ella, Edward, Tom
Years 5 and 6
George, Alex, Julian, Matthew, Hannah, Callum
PPA Music
Darcy
Joe, Andrea
Years 1 and 2
Izzy, Finn, Eleanor, Poppy, Maddie
Years 3 and 4
Annie, Ella, Edward, Tom
Years 5 and 6
George, Alex, Julian, Matthew, Hannah, Callum
PPA Music
Darcy
PPA Drama
Harvey, Lily, Soumia
PPA PE
Francesca, Joseph, Keira
Harvey, Lily, Soumia
PPA PE
Francesca, Joseph, Keira
DRUMMING CLUB – YEARS 1 AND 2
Children who have been attending Drumming Club this term will be performing in the New Year. Dates to follow. New slips to sign up for Drumming Club next term will be sent out today. Please return by the end of term – 19/12/07.
Children who have been attending Drumming Club this term will be performing in the New Year. Dates to follow. New slips to sign up for Drumming Club next term will be sent out today. Please return by the end of term – 19/12/07.
PLEASE NOTE
4 scooters have been left at the lower school. If they are not claimed by the end of this term, next Wednesday 12/12/07, they will be taken to a charity shop.
4 scooters have been left at the lower school. If they are not claimed by the end of this term, next Wednesday 12/12/07, they will be taken to a charity shop.
NEWBRIDGE CHOIR TOUR
Newbridge Primary School Choir had their own tour around Bath in the last 2 weeks! It started with the Bath Abbey and ended up with Newbridge Towers. Here is how it all went.
First of all it was the Bath abbey, an event that lots of schools take part in. It was on the night that the Christmas lights go on, the market starts and Christmas begins! The choir sang a new (and improved!) version of Away in a Manger. It was a great night, Mrs Boyle, Miss Amies and Mr Croker were all very proud!
The Christmas Fair! - This was one of the best bits of our mini tour. We stood in the entrance so that everyone could hear our voices! We sang some of the worlds most famous carols which included Little Donkey and Jingle Bells.
The RUH was our next stop. It was on the 10th December 2007 and we sang in front of an amazing audience in the cafeteria. Erin introduced us and we started to sing, even Big Ted joined in. We also raised a lot of money for the premature baby unit. Once we'd finished at the RUH the Year 5 and 6 members of the choir went off to Newbridge Towers to sing to the people of Bath that needed help over Christmas (most of which were Mrs Sellick's family!). Miss Amies said she was very proud and she had a little tear in her eye. It was lovely to see them all join in and Mr Croker said we had "made their Christmas."
Newbridge Primary School Choir had their own tour around Bath in the last 2 weeks! It started with the Bath Abbey and ended up with Newbridge Towers. Here is how it all went.
First of all it was the Bath abbey, an event that lots of schools take part in. It was on the night that the Christmas lights go on, the market starts and Christmas begins! The choir sang a new (and improved!) version of Away in a Manger. It was a great night, Mrs Boyle, Miss Amies and Mr Croker were all very proud!
The Christmas Fair! - This was one of the best bits of our mini tour. We stood in the entrance so that everyone could hear our voices! We sang some of the worlds most famous carols which included Little Donkey and Jingle Bells.
The RUH was our next stop. It was on the 10th December 2007 and we sang in front of an amazing audience in the cafeteria. Erin introduced us and we started to sing, even Big Ted joined in. We also raised a lot of money for the premature baby unit. Once we'd finished at the RUH the Year 5 and 6 members of the choir went off to Newbridge Towers to sing to the people of Bath that needed help over Christmas (most of which were Mrs Sellick's family!). Miss Amies said she was very proud and she had a little tear in her eye. It was lovely to see them all join in and Mr Croker said we had "made their Christmas."
We would like to thank Miss Amies, Mrs Boyle, Mr Croker, Mrs Houston and Mrs Sellick for supporting us throughout the events. Don’t forget to come to our next stop, the Christmas concert!!!
By Georgia and Eloise.
('A brilliant Report, Georgia and Eloise, which also sums up the choir! Congratulations to every member of the choir and Miss Amies too.' Mr Croker)
By Georgia and Eloise.
('A brilliant Report, Georgia and Eloise, which also sums up the choir! Congratulations to every member of the choir and Miss Amies too.' Mr Croker)
RENEWBRIDGE EVIDENCE
There are still photographs etc coming in so the deadline will be extended to early next term. PLEASE provide us with some kind of evidence of any ReNewbridge activity your child or your family has been involved in. Once the book is made that's it!
There are still photographs etc coming in so the deadline will be extended to early next term. PLEASE provide us with some kind of evidence of any ReNewbridge activity your child or your family has been involved in. Once the book is made that's it!
GREEN CLUB
Please could you save your old Christmas cards and any scraps of ribbon for Green Club. Many thanks.
Please could you save your old Christmas cards and any scraps of ribbon for Green Club. Many thanks.
Just a reminder this will take place on Tuesday 18th December. Children can wear suitable party clothes all day. Please let your child's teacher know if your child has any food allergies. Thank you.
STAMPS
Please save your used stamps to help support the RSPB Save the Albatross Campaign. Please hand them to your class teacher. Thank you.
Please save your used stamps to help support the RSPB Save the Albatross Campaign. Please hand them to your class teacher. Thank you.
NPSA NEWS
THANK YOU to all those who battled the foul weather to come and support our school at the Christmas Fair last Thursday.
After six months of tremendous giving, the NPS community still managed to raise over £2000 that night. From the Tombola Queens in the morning to the grafters in the kitchen (Mrs Rixon and the Blunos' especially) and all those setting up and running stalls on the evening - THANK YOU - you all deserve Certificates of Excellence. (' …..at least! A huge thank you to everyone who put in a very long shift to ensure an excellent event. It is very much appreciated.' Mr Croker)
From all at the NPSA, a very Happy Holiday season to everyone.
THANK YOU to all those who battled the foul weather to come and support our school at the Christmas Fair last Thursday.
After six months of tremendous giving, the NPS community still managed to raise over £2000 that night. From the Tombola Queens in the morning to the grafters in the kitchen (Mrs Rixon and the Blunos' especially) and all those setting up and running stalls on the evening - THANK YOU - you all deserve Certificates of Excellence. (' …..at least! A huge thank you to everyone who put in a very long shift to ensure an excellent event. It is very much appreciated.' Mr Croker)
From all at the NPSA, a very Happy Holiday season to everyone.
