Thank
you to everyone who joined us at the Summer Festival last Saturday. Even the
sunshine made an appearance; thankfully we avoided any of our more ‘usual’
summer weather. The children performed their dances superbly and it was
wonderful to see so many parents and carers enjoying each performance,
listening to the bands and browsing the many stalls. We do not have a grand
total yet but I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the FoHBs members,
their partners and all other adults involved in setting up the Festival on the
day. A special ‘thank you’ must go to Andrew Dadswell and Fiona Ryan who
organised the Festival. Thank you too to all of the members of staff for their
support on the day.
This
week we have been treated to a wonderful play by Year 6. ‘Reach for the Sky’
celebrated the Olympic theme and values. The children performed very well
demonstrating just how much they have ‘grown’ throughout their time here at
High Beeches. The children sang about ‘Being the best they could be’ in the
finale and we certainly saw the very best of the children throughout the
performance. Well done to Year 5 for their wonderful singing and thank you to
all of the staff for all of their hard work in preparing the children for the
play.
Unfortunately
the weather has beaten us once again with Sports Day. It really is unbelievable
this year, even when it is not raining the field is far too wet to be able to
use it safely. However, in line with one of our learning focus for this year we
will not give up! We are now planning to
hold a Sports Day on Tuesday 17th July at 9.30am. I realise that
this is very short notice and may be inconvenient it may not make it possible
for some of you to attend and I apologise for this. However, we are desperate
to hold this event and, weather permitting this is our last opportunity. When
setting the dates for Sports Day back in the winter we did not consider needing
three options!
Please
ensure that all Library Books and any items of school team kits are returned to
school by Wednesday 18th July.
Due
to a lack of responses we have unfortunately decided to postpone the ‘Helpers
Afternoon Tea’ we realise that this is a very hectic time of the year and will
try to organise something early in the new term when I am sure the weather will
be scorching hot! We do want to have an opportunity to say thank you for all
the support we receive from parent/carer helpers. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
Artsfest
display items should be delivered to the school dining room on Monday morning
in preparation for Open Evening 4 – 5.30pm.
Annual Reports sent home today. School
finishes at 2pm on Friday 20th July.
I
hope that you have an enjoyable weekend.
Paul Driver
Midday Supervisor Vacancy
Would you like
to become a member of the High Beeches Staff team? We have a vacancy for a
midday supervisor for Five days a
week working from 12.00 – 1.15pm. For more information please speak to Mr
Driver.
FoHBs News
Summer Fair – a big
thankyou to everyone who helped out and/or attended the summer fair. Despite
the weather, it proved to be a great afternoon and in the process raised money
for the school, (the exact total is still being calculated, but we will inform
you as soon as we know.)
FOHBS AGM – this is
taking place at 7pm on Wednesday 18th July at High Beeches School.
Everyone is welcome please do try to
attend if you are interested in joining FOHBS and help raise funds for our children.
Parent
Governor Election
In
the recent parent elections no nominations were received and under such
circumstance the Governors are charged with finding a parent willing to take on
the role. The Governors have since been in discussions with several
parents and I am delighted to report that Mrs Angela Kershaw has agreed to
become a Parent Governor. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank
Mr Peter Sianchuk for all of his hard work and support throughout his term as a
Governor.
Pupil Success
Congratulations
to the following pupils:
Thomas Clark (Yr 1) awarded most improved gymnast from our School Gymnastics Club
Georgia Cross (Yr 2) awarded most improved gymnast from our School Gymnastics Club
Freddie Stephenson (Yr 3) awarded most improved gymnast from our School Gymnastics Club
Lily Snowden (Yr 4) awarded most improved gymnast from our School Gymnastics Club
Ben Rodger (EYFS) who has
achieved his 5 Metres distance swimming award
Tom Cunningham (EYFS) who has achieved his 5 Metres distance swimming award and his Level 7
British Gymnastic Association Proficiency Award.
Jessica Poulter (Yr 1) who has achieved her Pool Frog 1 Swimming Award
Alexandra Batchelor (Yr 1) who has taken part in a Royal Academy of Dance - Primary in Dance Class
Award
Eddy
Sheehan, Joe Clothier, Ethan Cheung and Max Norris (Yr 5) who all attended
the St Georges School Primary Technology Challenge and were awarded a trophy
for their ‘Good Effort’
Isabel
Jenkinson (Yr 4), Hattie Jenkinson (Yr 2) and Mariette Hancock (Yr 4) who were a part of
the ‘Six’ awarded the Bronze Medal at the Brownie Olympics
Lost Property
Our lost property is again full to bursting
point with unnamed items of clothing. These will be put out on the playground
before and after school next week. Please do have a look through the items
carefully. Some of the jumpers and cardigans are virtually brand new! Any
unclaimed items will be given to FoHBs to resell or recycled!
CHESS MASTERS
Come along to learn, play and enjoy chess!
A chess club that provides quality chess coaching
led by an English Chess Federation accredited coach, Lorin D'Costa.
All abilities are welcome. Meet Lorin at the Summer
Coaching Session
13th August 2012 12.30pm
- 1.30pm & 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Bookings are also now been taken for September.
PLACES ARE LIMITED
Letters sent home
9th July –teaching arrangements
2012-2013 – all classes 13th
July swimming (Yr 4 and 5)
13th July EYFS tennis, mini
tennis (Yr 1 and 2)
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