Badging Ceremony
Well done to the Foundation Unit, staff and pupils, on receiving their prestigious plaque, in the special assembly last Friday. It was lovely to see so many governors and parents present. The children sang beautifully. Their impeccable behaviour and positive attitude was praised and appreciated. Well done everybody. We were also in the Crediton Courier!
Clubs
After School Clubs will start next week onMonday 20th January. Your child should have brought home information about them and you can find the information on the website.
When your child signs up for a club, a register will be compiled and checked at the beginning of the club. We expect children to attend the club once they have signed up. Please let school know if your child is unable to attend at any time.
Famous Devonians Day
On Thursday 30th January, Julie will be cooking a special school lunch to celebrate two of our Famous Devonians Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. The menu will be:
- Sir Francis Drake’s Cannon Balls (Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce and pasta) or
- Sir Walter Raleigh Potato Pie (Cheese and Potato Pie)
Both served with Peas and Carrots, followed by the Pilgrim Fathers Baked Cookies.
Rolls and Jacket Potatoes will also be offered as usual.
Winter Olympics
Whole School Homework: Find out about where the Winter Olympics are taking place this year; when they start and what sports take place.
I have only received 2 pieces of homework so far. Well done Charlie Lancelles and Samuel Price!!
Julie’s special Olympic menu will be on Thursday 6th February:
- Chicken Kiev, coleslaw, wedges and a vegetarian alternative
- Raspberry Pavlova
- Rolls and jacket potatoes will be offeredas usual
Dental Hygiene for Oak and Beech Classes
On Wednesday 12th February, the Oral Health Team of the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust will be visiting the school to talk to children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 about how to look after their teeth. During the visit they would like to give your child the opportunity to use a disclosing tablet, this will
show the areas of their teeth that may require extra brushing.
The session should be educational for your child but in a fun manner. The disclosing tablet is made from a food dye called erythrosine, so do not consent if your child has an allergy to this.
Your child will need to bring their toothbrush and toothpaste into school on the day to take part in the disclosing activity. (Please put the toothbrush and toothpaste in a labelled bag.)
You should have received a permission slip via pupil post. Please sign the slip and return to the school as soon as possible to give consent. Without the consent form your child will not be able to take part in this activity. If the consent form has not reached you, please ask at the office or print one from the website. Thank you.
Year 4, 5 and 6 Walkers:Exmoor Challenge and Exe Valley Challenge
Information about practice walks will be sent to you as soon as we organise the dates.
Reminder:
Exmoor Challenge: Saturday 3rd May
Exe Valley Challenge: Sunday 29th June (Note the change of date)
Exe Valley Chess Tournament
24 players from across the federation took part in an afternoon of chess hosted by Cheriton Fitzpaine, on Thursday 16th January. All players were notable for playing with a high level of skill and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship. For several players this was their first taste of competition.
Special commendation goes to Matthew Edwards (Cheriton), Alex Cardon (Newton) and Amelia Martin (Cheriton) for scoring the maximum personal score of 14. Well done to them and to everyone who took part.
RESULTS
First placeThorverton
Second placeNewton St Cyres
Third placeCheriton Fitzpaine
DIARY DATES for2013/14
Friday 14th FebruaryBreak up for half term
Monday 24th FebruaryNon pupil day
Tuesday 25th FebruaryChildren are back to school
Friday 4th AprilBreak up for the Easter Holiday
Friday 18th AprilGood Friday
Monday 21st AprilEaster Monday
Tuesday 22nd AprilChildren are back to school
Monday 5th MayMay Day Bank Holiday
Friday 23rd MayBreak up for half term
Monday 2nd JuneNon pupil day
Tuesday 3rd Junechildren are back to school
Friday 25th JulyBreak up for the summer holiday
DIARY DATES for 2014/15
Thursday 4th SeptemberNon pupil day
Friday 5th SeptemberNon pupil day
Monday 8th SeptemberThe children return to school
Friday 24th OctoberBreak up for half term
Monday 27th to Friday 31st OctoberHalf term
Monday 3rd NovemberSchool resumes
Thursday 18th DecemberBreak up for the Christmas holiday
Friday 19th December to Friday 2nd January 2015Christmas holiday
Monday 5th JanuaryNon pupil day
Tuesday 6th JanuarySchool resumes for the children
Please see the Exe Valley Federation website for the remaining 2014/15 academic year term dates.