HEAD'S VIEW
It is 9pm Wednesday and the school is empty and quiet. I am sitting at my desk thinking over this past year as I write these words. Wow, what a year! This evening we watched enthralled as the Year 6 girls and boys performed their ‘Jungle Book’ for the last time. It was a fantastic show and I know I am not alone in saying how proud I feel of these girls and boys who, in two days time, are going to leave us for the next chapter in their lives. We want to thank them for all that they have brought to the school; their enthusiasm, their talent and their willingness to have a go at everything put in front of them. They are fine young people and it is a privilege to know them, as it is Daisy (1HO) who moves to Corsham School and Treesa (1HO) who moves to St Mary’s School. We wish every one of our leavers and their families all the very best for the future.
We also say a huge ‘thank you’ to Andy Powell who steps down as Chair of the Governors after five years at the helm. He is respected and appreciated by all for helping to steer the school through some difficult times, with amalgamation, several changes of leadership and so on. He has done so with considerable skill and without ever forgetting the human touch. He has been very ably assisted by Lisa Pritchard who has been an excellent clerk to the governors. Lisa is also stepping aside and we thank her for all her work.
I could write a book on this year alone. I have seen so many fantastic achievements, so many people of all ages wanting to do their very best, so many talents being discovered and developed and countless acts of thoughtfulness and kindness. Well done to our children on such a good year – I only wish my reports at school had been as good as the vast majority of our children!
I cannot finish the final Head’s View of the year without mentioning the staff –every single one of them. Quite simply, they are fabulous and our children and families are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team who will do anything for the children. I can think of no higher praise than saying that if my children were this age again I would love them all to come to Newbridge Primary School. Thank you – you fully deserve that deckchair, the waves lapping at your feet and the glass of lemonade...
It is nearly time to finish and let you all enjoy these coming weeks with your families. We like to laugh at Newbridge and not a day goes by without the children telling me a joke or two. These are some of my favourites to finish the year on:
I also know for a certainty that our children at Newbridge have all these opportunities because of the absolute commitment of the staff, and we are very sad to see three members of the team leave us. They are Miss Slee who leaves us to teach at Courtney School, Kingswood, Miss Newton who leaves to teach at Christchurch School, Bradford on Avon and Mrs Rutland who takes up a post at Farrington Gurney. In their own special way each has made their mark at Newbridge and we will miss them. It is the staff leavers’ assembly tomorrow morning and they will have a send off they deserve. Our very best wishes and gratitude goes with them.
What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh
What do you call a deer with no eyes? No idea
What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs? Still no idea
What do you call a call a man with a paper bag on his head? Russell
What do you call a man with a shovel? Doug
What do you call a man without a shovel? Douglas
What do you call a woman standing between two goalposts? Annette
Thanks boys and girls, you made us laugh a lot! My very best wishes to you all for a happy and relaxing break, and to Mrs Skinner who will be away from school for most of next year because she is going to have a baby. Good luck, Mrs Skinner!
YEAR 6 SATs UPDATE
The latest news we have in the SATs fiasco is that we will probably be sent the results at the end of this week. We will therefore post the results to all our Year 6 families at the beginning of next week. If there is a further delay we will send them to you as soon as we have the results in our hands. We feel very sorry that you have been kept waiting.
SCHOOL UNIFORM REMINDER ...
that there is one school uniform from this coming September and that is the new uniform. Please find attached the uniform list. Please ensure your child is properly turned out to reflect our pride in being part of Newbridge Primary School and our commitment to it. Thank you for your continued support.
MUSIC CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to the following musicians who have taken music exams over the year:
Jake (grade 1 violin); Raphaela (initial grade violin); Emma (grade 1 flute); Helen (grade 1 flute); Joda (initial grade and grade 1 guitar); Isabella (grade 1 guitar); Thea (grade 1 electric guitar); Josie (grade 1 flute); Sherilyn (initial grade and grade 1 guitar); Jasmin (initial grade and grade 1 guitar); Finlay (initial grade and grade 1 guitar); Jacob (grade 2 piano); Rosie (grade 2 piano); Emilie (initial grade guitar); Jacob (grade 2 tenor horn); Erin (grade 1 clarinet); Fynn (grade 2 trumpet); Georgia (grade 1 guitar); Alice (grade 1 guitar); Eleanor (grade 1 guitar); Lucy (grade 2 flute); Misha (initial grade guitar); Darcy (grade 3 keyboard); James (grade 2 and 3 baritone); Joseph (grade 2 tenor horn).
And especially to these children for gaining the highest mark of distinction: Will (grade 1 violin); Amy (initial grade keyboard); Charlotte (initial grade keyboard); Emily (grade 2 piano); Helen (grade 1 piano); Harriet (grade 1 euphonium); Hannah (grade 2 trumpet); Emily (grade 1 violin); Lucy (grade 2 piano)
The timetable for music lessons next year has now been scheduled but if your child has not signed up for drum lessons and would like to learn the drums then please see Miss Amies for details on tuition outside school through ‘Backbeat Drum Tuition’.
Throughout the year there have been many times for children to shine in music and in particular the following children have been recognised for their fantastic commitment and enthusiasm, through receiving the annual music cups:
Year 3- Daisy
Year 4- Rebecca
Year 5- Helen
Year 6- James
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE - JULY
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. That could be 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 and behave so well!
The people with their names here this month deserve congratulating. It is not easy to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence and they have done extremely well.
LOWER SCHOOL
Elm – Maddie
Willow – Jack
1H – Olly
1HO – Blu
2GB – Grace
2RB – Coco
2S – Abigail
UPPER SCHOOL
3C – Ben
3H – Sinead
4A – Natasha
4P – Charlotte
5C – Helen
5D – Joe
5W – Jacob
6B – Romany
6N – Jack
6S - Maiya
SPORTS AWARDS
Congratulations to Max and Ellie, our two year 6 children, who have been awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport’ Cups. We wish them well as they pursue their talents at secondary school.
LAST CHOIR STANDING
Watch out for Mr Horton on TV! Emily and Callum’s dad is in the City of Bath Male Choir who have a good chance of going through to the final six. This will be televised on BBC1 on 2nd/3rd August.
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