1. Healthcare

WEBBER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Holcombe Rogus,
Wellington, Somerset
TA21 0PE
Telephone/ Fax: 01823 672510
Email: [email protected]
www.webbers.devon.sch.uk
Devon County
Council
A member of the
THE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
Spring Newsletter No.4
Friday 30th January 2015
Dear Parents,
It has been a very busy work week, with a continued focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling and creative
writing.
Next week the full board of Governors meet, it is an open meeting starting at 6.30pm on Monday. The
meetings this term are at Burlescombe School, they alternate each term.
We see the return of our sporting events next week, with the football squad in action on Monday
afternoon and the CVLC swimming gala on Tuesday. We wish all the children good luck, just do your best
and enjoy the competition. Thank you to parents who have offered to help with transport to these events.
Multiskillls for Year 1 has now been moved to a new date of 23 rd February due to mock exams at Uffculme
School.
On Friday, Webber’s PTFA are holding a children’s disco in Holcombe Rogus Village Hall from 6pm-7.30pm.
This event is open to all primary school aged children across the partnership and local friends too.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Adults your entry is free and there will be tea and coffee
available . The next PTFA meeting is at 6.30pm on Friday during the school disco in the little room in
the village hall.
Collective worship this half term is on the theme of love and it’s relation to Christian values for example
courage.
Sainsbury’s Active kids vouchers will be issued from 28th January 2015 until the 5th May 2015 – there will
be a collection box outside the school office, please ask any friends, neighbours or relatives who shop at
Sainsbury’s to save their vouchers for us as well. Thank you.
Please remember you can always arrange to see me if you have any worries or concerns or indeed
suggestions that will support the children’s learning.
Kindest regards,
Deborah Eveleigh
Executive Headteacher
STARS OF THE WEEK
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Charlie Heard
Lucie Cosh
Steven Grant
School Diary
Monday 2nd February
Tuesday 3rd February
th
Friday 6 February
th
Monday 9 February
Cullompton Community
College
Burlescombe School
Tiverton Swimming Pool
Holcombe Village Hall
Uffculme School
HALF TERM – Monday 16
Monday 23rd February
th
12-3pm Football Tournament Y5/6 squad
6.30pm Full Board of Governors Meeting
(Open Meeting)
12-3pm CVLC Swimming Gala
6pm-7.30pm PTFA Disco
1.30-3.15pm Year 2 Multi Skills
February until Friday 20th February
Uffculme School
1.30pm-3.15pm Year 1 Multi Skills
Community Section
Want to Learn to play the Trumpet/Cornet? Whatever your age, Please ring Johanna Gardener 01823
674122 £10.00 per 30 minute lesson.
Devon County Council Public Consultation
School Admission Arrangements for state funded schools 2016-17 and Education Travel Arrangements
2015-16. 31 December to 28 February 2015. You are invited to consider the arrangements proposed by
Devon County Council and academy, voluntary aided, foundation and free schools in Devon which are their
own admission authorities. To view the proposals and to make comments on them please visit:
www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements or call My Devon on 0345 155 1019
Wellington Cricket Club
Welcomes new players and supporters offering….3 Saturday League Teams, Sunday Friendly and League
Fixtures, Midweek Friendly and T20 Matches, Youth Teams for U11, U13, U15 and U17, ECB Outdoor
Practice Facilities, Own Clubhouse and Bar.
Contacts Playing: Alex Sparks 07846 538384 Social: Kevin Crout 07967 322992
Youth Winter Cricket Coaching For Boys and Girls. For more Details, Call Simon Spalding on 01823 663597,
email [email protected] or pick up a leaflet from the office.
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Wakey Wakey Wildlife. Half Term Family Fun Saturday 14 th Feb – Sunday 22nd Feb.
Garden Scarecrow Family Workshops & Drop In Craft Workshops For Families.
Contact 01805 626 800 For Bookings or visit www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor
Arsenal Soccer Schools- February Half Term
Arsenal Soccer Schools courses are aimed at 4-14 year olds of all abilities who wish to receive a unique, fun
and safe coaching experience of Arsenal Football Club in a suitable environment based on their age, ability
and experience. Each day will be unique, as it will be dedicated to one of Arsenals star players, including
England international Jack Wilshere and World Cup winner Santi Cazorla. Children aged 4-6 years old will
take part in a shorter ‘Mini Gunners’ course, while 7-12 year olds will complete the full 10.00 – 3.00pm
Soccer School. All participants also have the chance to win a signed Arsenal shirt, signed Football and
Premier League match day tickets.
Advanced booking is recommended, please visit www.playthearsenalway.com/devon or call 01823 253773 to
book your child’s place today! Please note that individual dates can be booked and Mini Gunners/Soccer
Schools age groups are only guideline ages.
Rent-a-Zoo is coming to Puddleduck Pre School, Clyst Hydon
If you would like to see and learn about animals such as snakes, lizards and creepy crawlies, come along to
our Rent-A-Zoo event on Thursday 19th February. Doors open at 10.30am and finishes at 12.30pm. There will
be a half hour interval where you can purchase refreshments. Tickets are available from Andrea at the Pre
School or on the door at £2 per person.
Half term activities at Haven Banks
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre at Exeter Quay are offering a full range of outdoor activities over
the February half term.
Courses start from just £44. Ages 8 – 16 year olds.
All information is available online at www.haven-banks.co.uk or direct link
https://www.wisepay.co.uk/store/generic/template.asp?ACT=nav&mID=90702&sct=SHPSPRING
Mid Devon Sports Development
FOOTBALL ROADSHOWS
Dates:
16th, 17th and 18th February 2015
Venue:
Heathcoat Primary School, Tiverton
Age:
5 – 12 year olds
Time:
9:30am – 3.30pm (Coaches on site from 9am if you wish to drop off early)
Price:
£10 per day, £18 for two days or £25 for 3 days
Ring Wendy on 01884 257888 or email [email protected] for more details.
Culm Valley Sports Centre is 30 years old in February and a week of celebrations begin on Saturday 7th
February with the official opening of the newly refurbished fitness studio.
Staff at Culm Valley Sports Centre are planning a whole week of fun from 7 th to 13th February. They’re
looking forward to showcasing their new gym equipment, refurbished Centre and range of activities and
classes on offer to customers old and new. Come along and join in the celebrations! The week starts on
Saturday 7th February with the official opening of the refurbished fitness studio with invited guests,
followed by gym tours, inductions and Family Fun Afternoon from 1-4pm with a bouncy castle, trampolining,
soft play and a penalty shoot-out.
There will be three Zest Membership deals available from 7th to 13th February, and existing inclusive Zest
Members can earn a month free by referring a friend who takes up one of the deals (terms and conditions
apply). One lucky person will win an Annual Lifestyle Plus Zest Membership in a draw that closes on 13 Feb,
no purchase necessary; just complete an entry slip from reception.
Activities during the week include ‘bring a buddy for free’ to selected classes, a free family Tae Kwon Do
class, 80s fancy dress Dance class, 90s fancy dress ‘Dance Fit’ class, a family Circuits class, free H.I.I.T.
(High Intensity Interval Training), a squash and racquet ball competition night and more! The celebrations
draw to a close on Friday with a Quiz Night with drinks and nibbles.
For more information about the activities during celebration week, call the Centre on 01884 234320. More
details will appear on our Special Events web page soon!
Sustainable Villages News
On Tuesday 10th February at 7.30pm, we shall be showing the award-winning documentary film 'Trashed'.
'If you think waste is someone else's problem, think again' is the message passed on by Jeremy Irons. We
will be showing the film at Uffculme Village Hall, and entry is free. This will be preceded by Sustainable
Villages AGM, which will start at 7pm (doors open at 6.45pm). You are invited to come along to this as
well to hear what the group has been up to, and its plans for the coming year.
Blood Donation
On Thursday 5th February 2015 at Wellington Rugby Club there are blood donation sessions from 12:45 to
15:15 and 16:45 to 18:45. Call 03001232323 if you wish to book an appointment.
Bradninch Baptist Church
Is proud to present a very special guest speaker
HENRY OLONGA
Sat 7
th
@ 7pm for 7.30pm in the Baptist Church
Meet the former Zimbabwean Test Cricketer – the youngest player to represent Zimbabwe and their
first black cricketer.
Forced to flee his country due to charges of treason, now pursuing a career as a speaker, singer, artist,
photographer and videographer.
Join us for an evening with the inspirational Henry Olonga, a light hearted look at his cricket, music
and faith.
Entry £2 by ticket available from Bradninch SPAR; children under 18 free.
Money raised will be donated to Henry Olonga’s charity.
Teas, coffees and cakes will be served. Bring your own alcoholic/soft drinks
Further details from James Pettit Tel 01392 881411