HEAD'S VIEW
For weeks and months now, four of our parents, Mrs Le Butt, Ms Groves, Mrs Marlowe and Mrs Noad have been spending countless hours helping us prepare for the opening of the new library. We cannot thank them enough for undertaking the mammoth task of sorting through all the books in the school and starting to catalogue them and put them on the computer system. Thanks to their work and the increasing support of children and staff we hope to open the new library, situated in the Learning Resource Centre, at the start of the summer term. Some of our ReNewbridge money is going towards furnishing the library while a substantial amount will purchase new fiction and non-fiction books. We really look forward to having a library which will be used by our children and families for years to come. We will keep you informed of opening dates and further details.
As well as placing books at the centre of school life, we have also identified writing as an area we wish to develop. We want to enhance the writing skills of our children and at the same time enable them to discover the joys of writing in many different ways and for many different audiences. While I am sure we have many talented writers among our parents and staff, we are very fortunate to count a well known children’s author, Sue Mongredien, amongst you. Sue, whose children Tom and Hannah attend our school, has kindly agreed to be our ‘school author’ to help us promote writing and this started with a whole school assembly today and the initiative outlined below.
Next Wednesday is a special day as it marks the last day for Joan Williams who retires after 27 years as a member of staff at Newbridge Infants School and, latterly, Newbridge Primary School. In that time she has helped and supported generations of children as a teaching assistant and I am sure many will remember her with affection and gratitude. In addition, Mrs Williams has also served as a governor so there is very little she does not know about the school! On behalf of all at Newbridge, I would like to pass on my very best wishes to her and her family for a very happy new chapter in her life.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 28/01/08
Thursday 31/01/08 - Kilve Meeting @ 7.00pm
Friday 02/02/08 - 5C Assembly @ 2.30pm
NOTIFICATION OF DATE CHANGE
4P's assembly will now be held on Friday 28th March and 4A's assembly will be held on Friday 2nd May.
CHOIR AND DRAMA CLUB
All children in Years 1 and 2 who are in choir or drama club on a Tuesday will be collected by Mrs Houston/Mr Baigent from the Library area of the lower school.Those children in Years 3 – 6 are to go straight to the upper school hall where the other teacher will be waiting.
CALLING ALL BUDDING WRITERS!
Would you like to see your work in print? Well, now you can! From February onwards children's writing will be featured in the newsletter. Class teachers will be submitting work, but children can also submit writing completed at home. Writing in all genres – poetry, stories, non-fiction – is welcome. Work should be given to Ms Rhodes and should have your name and class on the back please. Three times a year Ms Rhodes and Sue Mongredien, our school author, will pick the star writer, who will receive a special certificate of recognition.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Erin, Hanna
Years 1 and 2
Tom, Daniel, Nicholas, Lucy, Megha
Years 3 and 4
Lily, Sam, Daniel, Caitlin
Years 5 and 6
Jack, Caitlin, Jay, Sammy, Grace, Yasmin
PPA Drama
Lucy, Shannon
PPA PE
Molly, Bryony
BOOK WEEK 2008 - W/C Monday 5th March
Book week how has a new name – Literacy Week! We are planning lots of exciting activities for the week. If anyone knows an author, illustrator or publisher who would be willing to talk to the children about their work, please leave a message for Ms Rhodes.
We will also be having a book fair, so if any parents can spare some time to help man the fair after school, please contact Ms Rhodes.
Finally, on the Friday of Literacy Week the children will be invited to dress up as a book character – so get your thinking caps and sewing machines ready!
BATH HALF MARATHON
If you wish to sponsor Laura O'Gara, Class 1HO, please go to the website below -
www.justgiving.co.uk/lauraogara
FOOTBALL MATCH REPORT
On Thursday 17th of January Newbridge football team faced St Phillip's primary school in a friendly on our school field. The game kicked off with Newbridge piling on the pressure with a few early chances which ended in an early goal from Ben, who slotted it under the keeper. St Phillip's fought back, pulling a few swift saves out of Samuel. Suddenly a ball was played through for Max who had an effort which was saved but fortunately it bounced off the keeper right back to Max who put it in the corner to make it 2-0. Ten minutes before half time St Phillip’s had a break which was finished by their centre midfielder. The first half finished with Newbridge winning 2-1.
The second half kicked off with Newbridge pressuring the St Phillip's goal. A goal finally came when Caleb picked up the ball and shot it into the back of the net which made it 3-1 to Newbridge. Newbridge were pressuring but got caught off guard when a looping ball was hoofed over the defence into the path of their striker who got them back in the game with a goal. Their celebrations were short lived as Newbridge had a chance which was finished by Joe to make it 4-2 to the mighty Newbridge. It just kept getting better for Newbridge, when a corner was crossed in by Joe which hit off their defenders shin and into the goal. There was one final attack for Newbridge which was perfectly finished by Matt to make it 6-2. In the end it finished 6-2 to Newbridge.
We would like to thank Mr Cumpson for coaching us, Miss Newton for refereeing the match and all the adults who cheered us on all the way through. By Joe Lindsay.
Monday, 28 January 2008
Monday, 21 January 2008
NEWSLETTER Issue: 3.01
HEAD'S VIEW
I would like to wish everyone in the Newbridge community a very happy new year. I hope you all had an excellent Christmas break and, judging from the pale faces and bleary eyes last Thursday, I suspect the celebrations lived up to expectations!
The term has started well and the girls and boys have impressed us all with their attitude to work and play. We welcome Mrs Karen Briggs who started this term as teaching assistant in the lower school. She feels very much at home as her two children, Sophie and Sarah, are former Newbridge students. We wish her well as we do our four Norland nurses who started this week. They are Camilla Caplin (1HO), Anna Gent (2GB), Ashley Stephenson (Willow) and Rachel Drouin (1H). I am sure that we will all benefit from their training in school.
Extra curricular clubs start this coming week and this gives me a chance to say how fortunate we are to have so many staff and parents who are willing to give up their time to run what is an excellent clubs programme. There are not many schools that have such a range and quality. I would also like to thank Mr Cumpson and, before him, Mrs Hansard for coordinating the programme ……. not the easiest of tasks! Mr Cumpson has asked me to bring the following to your attention:
Multi skills club is Year 1 and 2 only (max 20 places).
Mrs Martin's Dance Club and Mrs Haysom's Advanced Recorders have no new vacancies.
Intermediate Recorders will continue after Mrs Rutland returns on 22/01/08.
The lower school PE sessions in the upper school hall are part of the PE curricular programme and not run as clubs.
In future, letters relating to clubs run by outside coaches will go out at the same time.
Clubs for this term will end on Friday 28th March
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 14/01/08
Monday 14/01/08 - Clubs start
NPSA Meeting @ 7.30pm
Wednesday 16/01/08 - Kinetic Theatre – KS1 @ 9.30am
Thursday 17/01/08 - Kinetic Theatre – KS2 @ 9.30am
Friday 18/01/08 - 5W Assembly @ 2.45pm
HEADLICE!
This is a constant problem in schools up and down the country. Please check your child's hair regularly and treat accordingly. As a school, all we can do is bring it to the attention of parents / carers in a particular class when we are made aware of headlice. We are not at liberty to take any further action. We ask that all parents in a class check and treat, otherwise the problem persists and it becomes very frustrating for those who do check regularly and treat when needed.
'THANK YOU' FROM BIGGS
BIGGS, the contractors building the new link block, would like to say a big thank you to all parents/carers and children for their understanding and patience during the current building work.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Polly, Eleanor
Years 1 and 2
Leon, Lily-Marie, Myles, Kirstie, George
Years 3 and 4
Cydney, Cassidy, Jennie, Darcie
Years 5 and 6
Caitlin, Hannah, Sherilyn, James, Tom
PPA Drama
Oscar, Emily
PPA PE
Austen, Charlie
LANDSCAPING
The new link building is due to be completed by the end of April 2008 and there will be several areas around it to be planted with shrubs and trees. We would therefore appreciate ideas or advice from anyone with expertise in landscaping and planting. Please contact the office if you can help. Thank you.
YEAR 5 – READING
Are there any parents/carers of children in Year 5 who would like to come in to school and read with the Year 5 children? If you could help please see Mr Cumpson. Many thanks.
RENEWBRIDGE
Please make sure you have handed in your ReNewbridge evidence. This is the last week for collecting the evidence and you don’t want to miss having your name in the book!
KINETIC THEATRE
Just a note to remind you that this exciting theatre company will be visiting the school next week. They will be in the lower school on Wednesday 16th at 9.30am and the upper school on Thursday 17th also at 9.30am. We have asked for a voluntary contribution of £2.00 per child to cover the cost of this visit. Please can this be handed to the school office by Monday, in an envelope marked 'Kinetic Theatre'. Thank you.
YEAR 5 PERFORMANCE
DRAMA • DANCE • MUSIC
Please book the following date in your diary – Thursday 14th February at 2.15pm – as all the Year 5 children will be taking part in the above performance.
NPSA NEWS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
With the New Year we are hoping to see some NEW FACES at next week's NPSA meeting (we are very fond of the 'old faces' as well!). So, please come along with your fresh ideas or just your good company – all are most welcome. NEXT MEETING MONDAY 14TH JANUARY AT 7.30PM IN THE UPPER SCHOOL STAFF ROOM
I would like to wish everyone in the Newbridge community a very happy new year. I hope you all had an excellent Christmas break and, judging from the pale faces and bleary eyes last Thursday, I suspect the celebrations lived up to expectations!
The term has started well and the girls and boys have impressed us all with their attitude to work and play. We welcome Mrs Karen Briggs who started this term as teaching assistant in the lower school. She feels very much at home as her two children, Sophie and Sarah, are former Newbridge students. We wish her well as we do our four Norland nurses who started this week. They are Camilla Caplin (1HO), Anna Gent (2GB), Ashley Stephenson (Willow) and Rachel Drouin (1H). I am sure that we will all benefit from their training in school.
Extra curricular clubs start this coming week and this gives me a chance to say how fortunate we are to have so many staff and parents who are willing to give up their time to run what is an excellent clubs programme. There are not many schools that have such a range and quality. I would also like to thank Mr Cumpson and, before him, Mrs Hansard for coordinating the programme ……. not the easiest of tasks! Mr Cumpson has asked me to bring the following to your attention:
Multi skills club is Year 1 and 2 only (max 20 places).
Mrs Martin's Dance Club and Mrs Haysom's Advanced Recorders have no new vacancies.
Intermediate Recorders will continue after Mrs Rutland returns on 22/01/08.
The lower school PE sessions in the upper school hall are part of the PE curricular programme and not run as clubs.
In future, letters relating to clubs run by outside coaches will go out at the same time.
Clubs for this term will end on Friday 28th March
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 14/01/08
Monday 14/01/08 - Clubs start
NPSA Meeting @ 7.30pm
Wednesday 16/01/08 - Kinetic Theatre – KS1 @ 9.30am
Thursday 17/01/08 - Kinetic Theatre – KS2 @ 9.30am
Friday 18/01/08 - 5W Assembly @ 2.45pm
HEADLICE!
This is a constant problem in schools up and down the country. Please check your child's hair regularly and treat accordingly. As a school, all we can do is bring it to the attention of parents / carers in a particular class when we are made aware of headlice. We are not at liberty to take any further action. We ask that all parents in a class check and treat, otherwise the problem persists and it becomes very frustrating for those who do check regularly and treat when needed.
'THANK YOU' FROM BIGGS
BIGGS, the contractors building the new link block, would like to say a big thank you to all parents/carers and children for their understanding and patience during the current building work.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Polly, Eleanor
Years 1 and 2
Leon, Lily-Marie, Myles, Kirstie, George
Years 3 and 4
Cydney, Cassidy, Jennie, Darcie
Years 5 and 6
Caitlin, Hannah, Sherilyn, James, Tom
PPA Drama
Oscar, Emily
PPA PE
Austen, Charlie
LANDSCAPING
The new link building is due to be completed by the end of April 2008 and there will be several areas around it to be planted with shrubs and trees. We would therefore appreciate ideas or advice from anyone with expertise in landscaping and planting. Please contact the office if you can help. Thank you.
YEAR 5 – READING
Are there any parents/carers of children in Year 5 who would like to come in to school and read with the Year 5 children? If you could help please see Mr Cumpson. Many thanks.
RENEWBRIDGE
Please make sure you have handed in your ReNewbridge evidence. This is the last week for collecting the evidence and you don’t want to miss having your name in the book!
KINETIC THEATRE
Just a note to remind you that this exciting theatre company will be visiting the school next week. They will be in the lower school on Wednesday 16th at 9.30am and the upper school on Thursday 17th also at 9.30am. We have asked for a voluntary contribution of £2.00 per child to cover the cost of this visit. Please can this be handed to the school office by Monday, in an envelope marked 'Kinetic Theatre'. Thank you.
YEAR 5 PERFORMANCE
DRAMA • DANCE • MUSIC
Please book the following date in your diary – Thursday 14th February at 2.15pm – as all the Year 5 children will be taking part in the above performance.
NPSA NEWS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
With the New Year we are hoping to see some NEW FACES at next week's NPSA meeting (we are very fond of the 'old faces' as well!). So, please come along with your fresh ideas or just your good company – all are most welcome. NEXT MEETING MONDAY 14TH JANUARY AT 7.30PM IN THE UPPER SCHOOL STAFF ROOM
Newsletter Issue: 3.02
HEAD'S VIEW
In line with our policy to support one local, one national and one international charity each year, we are now turning our minds towards helping some of the millions in other countries such as Brazil, India and Malawi who suffer from leprosy. We will be supporting the organisation LEPRA which was formed 80 years ago. In February, a representative from LEPRA will be leading an assembly to help us become better informed about the organisation's work and prepare us for our fund raising party dance workout planned for Tuesday 11th March. I know how much the staff are looking forward to doing the 'cha cha slide' alongside the children and at the same time keep fit and raise money to help! We will bring you more details nearer the date.
The issue of parking at the beginning and end of the school day has been brought to my attention once again. This time by a neighbour who lives in Charmouth Road. It appears that one of the family could not move their car to go to work because it was blocked in by one of our parents who drove up, double parked and walked off into the school grounds with their child. When this parent was eventually located, the following exchange apparently left a lot to be desired. This caused the person a good deal of upset as well as being late for work. I do not feel this thoughtless action is acceptable and I know that the vast majority of our parents would feel the same. I have apologised to our neighbours who were affected and I have said that in the future, I will pass on the registration numbers of any drivers acting in such inconsiderate ways to PC Bob Hope and his team. I know that life is not easy at the beginning and end of the day but I urge everyone to respect the rights of others. Thank you for your continued help in this matter.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY w/b 21/01/08
Tuesday 22/01/08 - Football vs WASPS (H) @ 3.45pm
Thursday 24/01/08 -1H Assembly @ 2.45pm
Friday 25/01/08 - Reception/Year 5 cake sale from 3.15pm (Lower School hall)
VACANCIES
SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT - Due to a long standing member of our staff leaving, we require an SMSA to work in the lower school.
The post will involve 1.5 hours supervision per day Monday to Friday at an hourly rate of £6.37 per hour term time only. The post is available from 4th February 2008. Prior to appointment, an application for a Disclosure Certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau will be required. Please obtain an application form from the school office.
GENERAL KITCHEN ASSITANT – Please see Sam in the school kitchen or telephone Bath 428233 for further details.
DINNER MONEY
Could you please ensure that when paying dinner money you send in the correct payment, as the office does not hold enough change to return 75p to those sending in a £10.00 note.
Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Maddie, Mathew
Years 1 and 2
Jade, Zubair, Daniel, Naomi, Luke
Years 3 and 4
Ben, Megan-Anne, Callum, Ryan
Years 5 and 6
Jacob, Thea, Charlie, Rose, Charlie, Ibtihaj
PPA Drama
Nancy
PPA Art
Matthew
PPA PE
Olivia, Georgia
SATURDAY BOUNCE MORNING
St John's Church, Lower Weston. Saturday 19th January 10.00am – 12.00 noon
FRUIT SCHEME
Help is needed for the Lower School Fruit Scheme. We need a few minutes help both at the start and the end of the day. Please contact Dawn Worthington via Elm class or pop in to the lunch hall in the mornings.
LIFE CYCLE UK
A new cycle training course for Years 5 and 6 will be starting on 11th March, running for 3 weeks thereafter. The cost will be £20.00 per child (free to those on free school meals). A limited number of places will be available with priority given to Year 6. If interested please return the attached consent form to Mrs Miles, with payment, by next Friday, 25th January.
BATH HALF MARATHON
Paulo Baigent, the PPA Drama and Art teacher, is running for the first time in aid of The Min (Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases) in Bath, Donna Miles, the Receptionist, is running for the second time in aid of The Wallace and Gromit Appeal (Bristol Children's Hospital) and Laura O'Gara, 1HO, will be running and raising money for NICU at the RUH. All sponsors will be hugely appreciated. Sponsorship forms will be in reception
MAD SCIENCE CLUB
Thank you for your applications so far – there is still time to sign up as the closing date is Monday (21st January). The club will run on Thursdays from 3.25 – 4.25pm. There will not be a club on 20th March as this is a school INSET day. The last session will be on 24th April after the holidays, to make 6 sessions in all. If you have not been able to join the club this time, please don’t worry as we hope to offer it again on a different day in Term 5 or 6, depending on interest.
Thank you, Mrs Bradley.
In line with our policy to support one local, one national and one international charity each year, we are now turning our minds towards helping some of the millions in other countries such as Brazil, India and Malawi who suffer from leprosy. We will be supporting the organisation LEPRA which was formed 80 years ago. In February, a representative from LEPRA will be leading an assembly to help us become better informed about the organisation's work and prepare us for our fund raising party dance workout planned for Tuesday 11th March. I know how much the staff are looking forward to doing the 'cha cha slide' alongside the children and at the same time keep fit and raise money to help! We will bring you more details nearer the date.
The issue of parking at the beginning and end of the school day has been brought to my attention once again. This time by a neighbour who lives in Charmouth Road. It appears that one of the family could not move their car to go to work because it was blocked in by one of our parents who drove up, double parked and walked off into the school grounds with their child. When this parent was eventually located, the following exchange apparently left a lot to be desired. This caused the person a good deal of upset as well as being late for work. I do not feel this thoughtless action is acceptable and I know that the vast majority of our parents would feel the same. I have apologised to our neighbours who were affected and I have said that in the future, I will pass on the registration numbers of any drivers acting in such inconsiderate ways to PC Bob Hope and his team. I know that life is not easy at the beginning and end of the day but I urge everyone to respect the rights of others. Thank you for your continued help in this matter.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY w/b 21/01/08
Tuesday 22/01/08 - Football vs WASPS (H) @ 3.45pm
Thursday 24/01/08 -1H Assembly @ 2.45pm
Friday 25/01/08 - Reception/Year 5 cake sale from 3.15pm (Lower School hall)
VACANCIES
SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT - Due to a long standing member of our staff leaving, we require an SMSA to work in the lower school.
The post will involve 1.5 hours supervision per day Monday to Friday at an hourly rate of £6.37 per hour term time only. The post is available from 4th February 2008. Prior to appointment, an application for a Disclosure Certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau will be required. Please obtain an application form from the school office.
GENERAL KITCHEN ASSITANT – Please see Sam in the school kitchen or telephone Bath 428233 for further details.
DINNER MONEY
Could you please ensure that when paying dinner money you send in the correct payment, as the office does not hold enough change to return 75p to those sending in a £10.00 note.
Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Maddie, Mathew
Years 1 and 2
Jade, Zubair, Daniel, Naomi, Luke
Years 3 and 4
Ben, Megan-Anne, Callum, Ryan
Years 5 and 6
Jacob, Thea, Charlie, Rose, Charlie, Ibtihaj
PPA Drama
Nancy
PPA Art
Matthew
PPA PE
Olivia, Georgia
SATURDAY BOUNCE MORNING
St John's Church, Lower Weston. Saturday 19th January 10.00am – 12.00 noon
FRUIT SCHEME
Help is needed for the Lower School Fruit Scheme. We need a few minutes help both at the start and the end of the day. Please contact Dawn Worthington via Elm class or pop in to the lunch hall in the mornings.
LIFE CYCLE UK
A new cycle training course for Years 5 and 6 will be starting on 11th March, running for 3 weeks thereafter. The cost will be £20.00 per child (free to those on free school meals). A limited number of places will be available with priority given to Year 6. If interested please return the attached consent form to Mrs Miles, with payment, by next Friday, 25th January.
BATH HALF MARATHON
Paulo Baigent, the PPA Drama and Art teacher, is running for the first time in aid of The Min (Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases) in Bath, Donna Miles, the Receptionist, is running for the second time in aid of The Wallace and Gromit Appeal (Bristol Children's Hospital) and Laura O'Gara, 1HO, will be running and raising money for NICU at the RUH. All sponsors will be hugely appreciated. Sponsorship forms will be in reception
MAD SCIENCE CLUB
Thank you for your applications so far – there is still time to sign up as the closing date is Monday (21st January). The club will run on Thursdays from 3.25 – 4.25pm. There will not be a club on 20th March as this is a school INSET day. The last session will be on 24th April after the holidays, to make 6 sessions in all. If you have not been able to join the club this time, please don’t worry as we hope to offer it again on a different day in Term 5 or 6, depending on interest.
Thank you, Mrs Bradley.
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