NEWSLETTER Issue: 4.01

DEPUTY HEAD'S VIEW
Welcome back everyone to Term 4. I trust you all had a good break and are now ready for the term ahead.. As ever, another few busy weeks lie ahead with fun activities and wonderful opportunities for cross curricular learning.

This week the Year 5 children have been participating in the annual residential trip to Kilve Outdoor Centre in Somerset. Each of the two groups attended for 3 days and 2 nights, taking part in a wide range of outdoor activities. I'm sure we will hear more next week but, in the first instance, I would like to congratulate the children on their wonderful attitude throughout the trips. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the 8 members of staff who were able to leave their own families and commitments to ensure that the children had such a great experience.

And next week, of course, is Writing Week; another action filled week of events to inspire writing across the school. Please see the full list of activities attached to ensure not to miss out. Have fun everyone!

CELEBRATING WRITING
Writing from the Foundation Stage, inspired by reading Whatever Next by Jill Murphy.
Florence Ingham, Willow Class –
"In my basket I took a tomato and crunchy biscuits."
Maura Bauch, Elm Class –
"In my basket I had a hat and a bun."

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 03/03/08:
Monday 03/03/08 Literacy Week
Wednesday 05/03/08 Book at Bedtime
Thursday 06/03/08 2GB Assembly @ 2.45pm
Friday 07/03/08 Open Day
Dressing as a Book Character Day

HOCKEY LEAGUE MATCHES
March 2nd at Bath University – All welcome to come and watch.

YEAR 4 SWIMMING
Class 4A will resume their swimming lessons on 27th March. Please can children aim to arrive at 8.45am for a prompt departure at 9.00am. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
w/b 4th February
Foundation Stage
Harry, Lily
Years 1 and 2
Rosie, Amelia, Jenny, Rachel, Elizabeth
Years 3 and 4
Alex, Anna Lily, Oliver, Rebecca
Years 5 and 6
Rosie, Thomas, Alex, Jack, Annabella, Lydia
PPA Drama
Joe, Hannah
PPA PE
Lilley, Molly
w/b 11th February
Foundation Stage
Theo, Jessica
Years 1 and 2
Talala, Ben, Nicholas, Martha, Naomi
Years 3 and 4
Aisha, Abi, Aisling, Jack
Years 5 and 6
Poppy, Alayna, Bryony, Darcy, Katie
PPA Art/Drama
Cameron, Ben, Jack
PPA PE
Hannah, Chloe, Tiffani

BATH TAPS INTO SCIENCE
This takes place at Green Park Station in Bath on Saturday 8th March 10.00am – 4.00pm. Go along for some science fun!

CLASS 3H VIOLIN/CELLO PERFORMANCE
3H will be performing on Wed. 5th March in the Upper School hall at 2.35pm.

NPSA
Please take note of the forthcoming NPSA events:
Quiz Night 14th March 7.30pm
Year 3 & 4 Cake Sale 4th April
Next Meeting 28th April 7.30pm
Ladies Fashion Show 13th June 7.30pm

SAINSBURY AND TESCO VOUCHERS
We have now started collecting these again. Please post them in the relevant boxes in reception.

QUIZ NIGHT
Have you got your team ready for this year's Quiz Night?
Friday 14th March, 7.30pm. Licensed bar. Over 18s only. Newbridge Primary Lower School Hall. Tickets on sale soon - £6 - including nibbles and evening meal.