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Saltford Church of England Primary School
Claverton Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3DW
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Saltford Primary School Newsletter
Issue no 20
Friday 6th February 2015
Message from the Headteacher
Good Afternoon everyone, I hope you are all having a lovely week.
I really enjoyed spending time with Class ED this week. They were using their reading skills
to discover facts about the Space Race. The class were so enthusiastic about their reading
and enjoyed sharing all they had learnt. Great work Class ED, I was really impressed.
This week in our whole school assembly I shared a letter with the children written by Oscar S
in Class GD. I have attached the letter Oscar wrote to Cancer Research UK with the
newsletter and the reply from their scientist Amy. Well Done Oscar for following your
interests in such an inspirational way. We will look forward to hearing about Oscar’s meeting
with their team and will certainly welcome the offer of setting up a lab at our school for the
day. Watch this space!
Pancake Race - Shrove Tuesday this year falls on Tuesday 17th February, the day before the
Christian season of Lent begins. This year, as is our tradition at Saltford, we will be holding
pancake races in each Key Stage during the morning of Friday 13 th February. Children who
would like to take part should bring a frying pan to school with a made pancake in it, all in a
carrier bag. Some children like to bring a spare pancake! The pancakes and frying pans
should be brought to class and teachers will tell children where to keep them. Please do not
hand them in at the office. This traditional event is always very enjoyable and we hope that as
many children as possible will bring a pancake and take part.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Elliott
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Dates for your diary
Inset days:
Friday 22nd May 2015
Monday 20th July 2015
13th February – Pancake Race
16th March 2015 Dance Umbrella Year 2
18th March 2015 Dance Umbrella Year 6
Consultation Evenings – Thursday 19th March and Monday 23rd March
The week in view:
http://www.saltford.bathnes.sch.uk/news/calendar.html
General School News:
E-Safety Week - Safer Internet Day 2015 will be celebrated globally on
Tuesday 10th February with the slogan ‘Let’s create a better internet
together’.
At Saltford school each class will be reviewing their knowledge and
understanding of e-safety. We will be providing the children with e-safety
focused lessons and assemblies too. Please take this opportunity to review
your own e-safety at home by checking the e-safety section of the school website and websites such
as those detailed below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/21259413
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Primary/
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/
Parking Reminder – Please remember that the school is located in a residential area. We regularly
receive complaints from our neighbours about discourteous parking. Please ensure that you do not
park across driveways, on the zig-zags outside the school, or on pavements.
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English
As one of the core subjects, English is always one of our key focuses at school. As reported to you at
the beginning of the year we started in September with a whole day of staff training to look at inspiring
and motivating all learners in English, focussing especially on reading and writing.
The hard work continues in all classrooms across the school and, next term, we are coming together
for our Reading Theme Week based around ‘Outdoor Adventures.’ This will run in the week beginning
9th March.
The week will kick off with school hosting local author Steve Voake (The
Dreamwalker’s Child, Hooey Higgins series, Daisy Dawson, series) on
Monday who will be discussing his work with the whole school and running
writing workshops with some of our classes. The children will have the
opportunity after school to buy a signed copy of Steve’s books.
Throughout the week classes will
undertake various reading based
activities in class, inspired by
ideas from The Dangerous Book
for Boys and The Daring Book for
Girls, there will be a cross phase
afternoon where the children will
work in their house groups and
class swaps where teachers will
be on tour- sharing their favourite
books with a different class.
We will spend the week exploring our reading environments with
competitions for the best in class reading dens and transforming the unused
outdoor changing room into a ‘jungle reading hide.’
The week will culminate with a reading themed mufti day to raise money for
Red Nose Day and an exhibition for parents in the hall after school sharing
some of the children’s work from the week.
It is our hope that this week continues to raise the profile of reading across
the school, encouraging and inspiring even our most reluctant readers. In
this week we will be providing additional information for parents to use when
reading at home with your children so watch this space!
If you have any of the following items and are willing to donate these to
the school for our outdoor reading den, we would be very grateful.
Things we are looking for include: Old children’s books (any age)
Fabric or material in green or brown colours Beanbags or cushions
If you could bring them to Miss Davis or Miss Donovan by the end of
this term (Friday 13th February) that would be a great help.
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Steve Voake is a
successful English
children's author from
Midsomer Norton,
Somerset, whose books
have sold all over the
world.
He was head teacher of a
primary school in
Kilmersdon, Somerset, but
gave up his teaching job
when he accepted a deal
for the file rights of his first
book
The Times often includes
his books in its
recommended lists of top
children's books. The
School Library Association
has included one of his
novels in its list of
recommended books for
boys.
He also contributed to the
Higher Ground Project, a
book featuring leading
children's authors that was
published to raise
awareness of the Boxing
Day Tsunami.
PTA News:
Summer Fair Programme Drawing Competition
The PTA is holding a drawing competition to find an image for
the front of our Summer Fair programme; you will find an entry
form in the children's book bags next week. If you wish to get
started now a copy is attached to the school newsletter email or
you can find a downloadable version on the PTA Facebook page
or by emailing [email protected]. Children can enter
more than one copy – we would love to see all their designs.
The theme is 'Through the Wars' and we are looking for a celebratory design that would be
appropriate for a summer fair – this could include the effort on the home front and local community
spirit. Felt-tip pens can be used and the brighter the picture the better – we are looking for a bold and
eye-catching image. The date and time will be printed on the front of the programme so there is no
need to include this information as part of the design.
Book Collection
Once again we will be having a book sale at this year's Summer Fair. This time, however, we plan to
sell only adult books – both fiction and non-fiction. We will not be collecting books until after the Easter
holidays but, if you have a spring clean over the next few months, please keep any spare books aside
until then. There will be further reminders in the school newsletter closer to the time.
Soft Toys Collection
This collection will start from Tuesday 24 February when a box will be placed outside the main school
office. Please donate only soft toys that are clean and in good condition.
Wake 'n' shake - The school would like to thank the PTA for purchasing an IPod Nano for the Wake
and Shake team to use. We have a very enthusiastic and competent group of 18 Y6 girls who lead the
Wake and Shake every week! Every Mon, Wed and Friday a team of 6 of them are on the top
playground from 8.45am until 8.55am. If you haven't already discovered this energetic way to start
your day (children, parents, grandparents and carers all welcome!) please turn up to one of these
sessions next week!
Clothes Bank - Unfortunately, the business who supplied the school clothes bank has closed. We will
work with the PTA to try and source another provider. If anyone knows of another company that could
supply the school with a clothes bank, and pay the school for the amount of clothes donated, please
contact the PTA - [email protected] (This is not connected with the PTA recycle school
uniform and dressing up clothes initative.)
F/KS1 News
Bristol Zoo - Last Thursday the Bumblebees and Butterflies headed to Bristol Zoo for the day. We
had a really fun day and saw lots of different animals.
Part of the day was all about learning about penguins and other animals and how they manage living
in a very cold climate. The children were very well behaved and very tired by the end of our zoo
adventure. Thank you very much to all the helpers who supported us on the day! Thank you also to
Miss Honeybell for organising this exciting day out.
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Headteacher Awards:
Class SH – Alfie P & Isla W – Followed the instructions really
well to paint an amazing penguin.
Class VC – Zara W – has really enjoyed making her information
book about penguins and has done some really beautiful writing
all by herself. Well done Zara!
Class VC – Abbie C – Has been working really hard in school
and carefully made a very cheeky looking penguin! Well done
Abbie!
Class NJ – Tessa D & Zak R – A detailed, labelled drawing of
their car design.
Class RH – Samuel W – An excellent design for a “ramp car”.
Class RH – Chloe W – A very good design for your moving
vehicle.
Class SEH – Jess G, Isaac N & Mia C – For reflective thinking
about how to improve journal writing.
Class ED – Amelie G – Researching extra moon facts at home.
Class ED – Sam J – Super French pronunciation – Bon!
A special thank you goes to George M in class ED for the very kind donation of his unused toys for
small groups of children to play with at break times and lunchtimes. They are very much appreciated.
KS2 News:
Headteacher Awards:
Class PNJR – Phoebe S – For being so calm, sensible and brave
when her heart was beating so fast.
Class PNJR – Florence S – For her hard work and enthusiasm in
Topic work.
Class ES – Sid B & Malana L – For challenging themselves with
maths.
Class GD – Max R & Lilia T – For fantastic storyboarding of a
traditional Chinese tale.
Class NB – Aram C – For excellent research about Ancient Greece.
Class NS – Ruby N & Bonnie B – For always being willing to share
their singing talents in class.
Class AB – Scarlett C – Raising money for a Charity trip to the Philippines through a sponsored
silence.
Class JG – Neha W – For being such a great friend, helping others.
We celebrate:
Ewan S – British Gymnastics Level 8
Abigail W-G – British Gymnastics Level 7
Elizabeth W-G – British Gymnastics Level 7
Heidi A – Star of the Week
Amelie G – Rainbow Swimming 25m
Tessa D – British Gymnastics Level 7
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Sports News:
It's been such a busy sporting week at School…
On Tuesday a group of 12 Y6's started a lunchtime tag rugby club with Mr Lewis ( from Up & Under
Sports.) The children will continue with these coaching for 5 weeks before taking part in an inter
school tag rugby competition in March!
On Tuesday afternoon a group of 7 year 5 boys participated
in a football tournament in Bath against 5 other schools. The
boys played 5 games in total, winning 3 of them and drawing
2! They didn't lose a single match! The team finished 2nd
overall. Well done James, Max, Ryan, Luke, Freddie, Tom
and Will! Thank you also to Mr Jenkins who accompanied
the boys and said they were a credit to Saltford and their
parents.
Max T and Luke C wrote this report:
“On Tuesday 3rd of February 2015 Saltford year five football team went to bath, sports and leisure
centre to play in a football tournament. We set off at lunch time. When we got there we played
'Wembley singles' to warm ourselves up. Our first game was against Newbridge. In the first few
minutes Newbridge scored first then suddenly Max scored a cracker! So it was 1:1 in the first half.
Then Newbridge just slipped another goal from a free kick. In the last minute Max scored again
placing the ball in the bottom corner. The final score was 2:2.
10 minutes later, our second game was on pitch [b]. We played against Chew Stoke. In the first few
minutes Freddie scored a sliding goal! Straight after that they scored a goal! Then magically James
scored an amazing goal which flew in the net! The substitutes came on. Max, with the power in his
shot, scored a goal. Out of nowhere they scored a goal. The final score was 3:2 to us!
Our next game was against Wasps. Luke kept a clean sheet because he is amazing in goal! Ryan
scored, Will scored then James scored! The next game was against Poulton. The score was 3:3 Ryan
scored, Max scored and Will scored!
At the end of the Tournament we came second, with 11 points, to Paulton who won with 13 points. It
was a close and exciting football festival.
We would like to thank Mr Jenkins for taking us to the tournament and encouraging us in every game.
Well done Saltford year 5 boys!”
On Tuesday evening, the teachers received some more staff PE training from
Sarah Moon from Create Development. The school has used some of it's Sports Premium Funding to
purchase a new scheme of Work 'real PE'. Sarah is guiding the staff with this which will give the
teachers confidence to deliver Outstanding PE lessons throughout the school. Please see the PE
action plan on our website for more information.
Next week the Y3's will be travelling to Bath to participate in another football tournament. We wish
them lots of luck!
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Extra Curricular Activities:
News from the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific
Institution are hosting the following children’s ‘hands-on’ workshops. All the workshops are open to
children of 8 years and over (unless otherwise stated). They run on the second Saturday of each
month (except August) from 1pm until 4pm. Each workshop costs £6 per child or £16 per term for 4
workshops. Advance booking is essential.
Saturday April 11 at 1pm at 16 Queen Square, Bath
‘Milky Way Zoo’ with Charles Draper of the Herschel Society (9+)
Do real science by analysing images from the Spitzer Space Telescope.
‘Can chemistry be green?’ with Emma of the University of Bath and friends.
Find out how chemistry and engineering can be used to help save the planet.
‘How plants grow’ with Matt Soan of BANES Parks Department.
Visit Bath’s world famous award winning nursery to find out how the gardeners grow their plants.
The workshop will take place in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park green houses.
Children’s competition for practical creativity.
All children are invited to enter the Bath Young Inventor of the Year. Prizes for all entrants.
More details at www.bris.org/youthactivitiesgallery plus full details of the summer programme.
To book, send the name of the child with their date of birth and the name of the workshop to
[email protected]
Pay online at www.brisi.org/shop/youthactivities or to BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath
Shine Holiday Club - February Half-term - Wellsway Sports Centre, Keynsham - 16th, 17th, 18th,
19th & 20th February 2015
Throughout the half term holiday Shine Sports Coaching - the regions leading children's holiday club
provider - are offering a range of sporting and creative activities for children aged reception upwards.
Shine's activities include:* OLYMPIC MULTI-SPORTS - An innovative combination of track & field athletics and team sports for
children of all abilities from Y3 to Y7.
* OLYMPIC MINI-SPORTS - A healthy and fun introduction to a wide variety of sporting activities,
individual challenges and team games that are ideal for active under 7s.
* ARTS & DRAMA - Shine's hugely popular Arts & Drama group have fantastic fun each day creating,
planning and designing their own special 'performance' for parents on the final day. For children aged
from reception to Year 7.
Prices start from £13.00 per day. Shine Holiday Clubs are flexible so parents can book from one or
more days with child care vouchers accepted.
The core hours are 10:00 to 15:00 with optional extended hours from 08:30 to 17:30.
For further details visit www.shinesportscoaching.com
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