6 Nov 2009 - Newsletter

Core Value for November:

BRAVERY

School Code of Conduct:
Be Safe
Be Kind
Be Responsible

Fireworks Display

Don’t forget our fireworks display here tomorrow night.  Gates open at 6.00pm with the display starting at 7.00pm.  If you haven’t bought your programmes yet, you will be able to do so at Bhavani’s, Olivers, or AT Butchers until tomorrow afternoon (subject to availability) or you can pay on the gate. 

As last year, the viewing area for the fireworks will be in the Junior playground – although the entrance gate will be the Docwra Road one into the Infant playground.  There will be a barbeque, and refreshments and novelties will be on sale, as well as bouncy castles.  You can also win some great prizes in our raffle.

Just a quick word on safety – the school and the PTFA are unable to accept any liability for injuries or damage to personal effects.  So to avoid endangering others, can we please ask that no smoking takes place and that no fireworks (including sparklers) are let off in the school grounds.

This event is our main fund raiser for the school and the team do a great job of putting on an excellent fireworks display, so do come along and support your children's school.

Finally, if you’re looking to get some fresh air on Sunday at 2.00pm you are welcome to come along to help clear the field ready for Monday.  Just turn up and bring a carrier bag with you to put the firework debris in.  And bring the children - it’s a great way of getting them involved (and there will be some sweet rewards too!).  We’ve had a great turnout the past couple of years and managed to finish the job in just over an hour. 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Shoe Box Appeal

Can we just remind you that shoe boxes must be in school by Thursday November 12th so that they are checked and ready to go off that weekend.  Many thanks to everyone that has already bought a shoe box into school.
Tracey Alcock.

Reminder about Year 5 British Museum trip

Children will need to be in school by 7.45 am in school uniform with their packed lunch. They can bring a maximum of £5 for the gift shop.  They can also bring a camera, but must look after it themselves as we cannot accept any responsibility for any lost items.  We are due to arrive back at school at 4.00pm.  We thank you for your flexibility – we are sure it will be a really enjoyable day for the children.

 

PTFA Norwich Shopping Trip

There is a spare seat on the PTFA Norwich Shopping Trip on Saturday, 14th November 2009.  Departing Kelvedon/Feering at 8.00am sharp and leaving Norwich at 6.00pm.   Price £12.  Please contact Jane Hayman tel no. 07752169427 for further details.
Many Thanks
Jane Hayman
PTFA

 

 Book Fair
Just a reminder that the Book Fair is being held in school during the week beginning Monday, 16th November.  The bonus to this scheme is that the more books we sell, the more credit our school gets to buy new books for classrooms and the library.
 
Monday -     Miss Fitzgerald and parents of RF    9.15 -  9.45 
                   Miss Panting and parents of 1P           9.45 -10.15
 
Tuesday -    Mrs Eastbrook and parents of RER   9.15 -  9.45
                    Miss Clouting 2C                                 9.45 -10.15
                    Miss Styles 5S                                 10.15 -10.45
                    Mr Lecznar 5L                                   11.00 -11.30
 
Wednesday - Mrs Grobler and parents of 1D          9.15 -  9.45
                     Miss Scotchford 2S                            9.45 -10.15
                     Mrs Knowles 6K                                  10.15 -10.45
                     Mrs Lawrence 6L                                11.00 -11.30
 
Thursday -    Mrs Dolman 3D                                    9.15 -  9.45
                     Miss Hutley 3H                                   9.45 -10.15
                     Mrs Aird 4A                                        11.00 -11.30
                     Mrs Salisbury 4S                                11.30 -12.00
 
There will also be a session in the hall on Tuesday, 17th November after school. Please note internet credit vouchers or credit card payments cannot be accepted.  Many thanks for the offers of help I have already received and replied to individually.  If anyone is able to help on Wednesday 11.00 -11.30 and Thursday 9.45 -10.15, please let me know as soon as possible.
 
Many thanks for your support,
Vicki Styles

Year 3/4 Thurstable Football Tournament

Kelvedon sent two teams built up of Years 3 and 4 children to participate in the ‘Colchester-Blackwater Partnership Festival and Tournament at Thurstable Sports College (Kelvedon ‘A’ and ‘B’).

 

Kelvedon ‘A’ progressed to the semi-final by winning all their group games; dominating teams and not conceding any goals.

Kelvedon ‘B’ had a tougher group and although they improved with each match, they couldn’t put a win together at this stage.  However, they soon rose to the challenge in the knockout stages and won their first match on penalties after 0-0 draw to earn a chance to compete in the 5th/6th Play-off.  Once again the game went to penalties but this time Kelvedon were unlucky and lost, earning them 6th overall.

Kelvedon ‘A’ played their next match, the semi-final against Baynards winning the match 2-0 with goals coming from Oliver Johnson and Joshua Downes.  In the final against St. Luke’s ‘A’, Kelvedon quickly dominated the game winning 3-0 with goals coming from Oliver Johnson (2) and Joshua Downes. 

 

Group A Group B
Kelvedon ‘A’  1  v  Tollesbury  0 Kelvedon ‘B’  0  v  St. Lukes ‘A’  3
Kelvedon ‘A’  2  v  Birch  0 Tolleshunt D’arcy  1  v  Kelvedon ‘B’  0
Kelvedon ‘A’  2  v  St. Lukes ‘B’  0 Baynards  0  v  Kelvedon ‘B’  0
Semi-Final – Kelvedon A   2   v   Baynards  0 5th/8th Knockout – Kelvedon ‘B’  0  v Birch  0
Final – Kelvedon A  3  v  St. Lukes ‘A’  0 5th/6th Playoff – Kelvedon ‘B’  0  v  Tol. D’arcy  0

 

Kelvedon A Team: Toby Holland, Sam Hodgkins, Louis Sheppard, Oliver Johnson (Captain), Daniel Girling, Jamie Comish, Joshua Downes and Rhys Williams.
Kelvedon B Team: Andrew Barham, Josh Turnbull, Charlie Wilde (Captain), Guy Green, James Cooksey, Billy Meaney, Jack Whitehead and Ben Whitehead.

 

MOT Kelvedon A: Impossible to pick one player as the team won all their games; scoring ten goals and conceding none – a team performance.
MOT Kelvedon B: James Cooksey for his hardworking performances in every game.
Thank you to Mr Dixon and all the parents who helped with transport and supported both teams.
Mr Taylor 

 Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Parish Church’s fund raising committee are organising a Christmas Tree festival on the weekend of 5th and 6th December in aid of the fabric of the church and various charities.  Local businesses, organisations, clubs etc are decorating Christmas trees to be displayed in the church that weekend.  The church would be delighted if any families would like to decorate their own tree and display it in the church.  The tree should be no larger than 6 feet high and should be in place in the church by 4.00 p.m. on Friday 4th December.   A donation for displaying your tree would be very welcome to help boost the funds.  Please contact Fr David Frdavidreynish@tiscali.co.uk  telephone 571172, if you would like to take part, by 20th November.   If you aren’t able to decorate a tree, do put the dates in your diary, the Christmas Tree Festival will be a wonderful festive start to the Christmas season. 
Sarah Openshaw
Foundation Church Governor.

 

Outside Agencies:

Christmas Toy Fair – Easterford Pre-School
Saturday 5th December 10.00am -1.00pm.

Clearing out unused toys, games and books before Christmas?

We are looking for donations of quality second-hand toys to sell to raise funds for the Pre-school.

Please drop off at the Pre-school or ring Sarah on 573147 to arrange collection.

Many Thanks
Easterford Pre-School
 

Disability / Equality

We are updating our Disability Equality Scheme Action Plan for this current school year.

We would like to consult with you, on how we could make our school even more disability friendly.

If you feel there are any areas that we could improve please feel free to complete the questionnaire.

To clarify what we mean by ‘disabled’, the following is a quote from the Disability Discrimination Act.
‘A person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term (12 months or more) adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day  activities.’
‘For the purpose of definition ignore the effects of medical or other treatments or aids and appliances’.

To fall within the Act, a person must be substantially affected by their disability in one of the following ways.

• Mobility
• Physical co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Continence
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move everyday objects
• Speech, hearing, eyesight
• Memory or ability to learn, concentrate or understand
• Perception of risk or physical danger

 

Examples may be challenging behaviour, diabetes, facial disfigurement, depression etc.

We would like you to help us to identify the barriers to disabled people in our environment so that we include them in our development.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.