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NewsletterNo.29

1stOctober2018

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DearParentsThank you to everyone who donatedharvest gifts - St Petrock'swere delightedto receive such a generous donation andwe have included a copy of their letter of thanks in thisnewsletter.It has been brought tomy attention by several concernedparents that there are significant issues with road safetyaround the school in the mornings and after school. Thegovernors, myself and the Parent Voice group are allpetitioning local councillors to see if we can get anythingdone about the road structure itself. In the meantimeplease can I ask everyone to drivewith extreme care andnot to park anywhere near the entrance to the school orpark on the pavement. If there are any parents who areinterested in starting a walking bus from various parts ofCranbrookthenpleasecanyouletmeknowandIwillmeetwithyoutotakethisforward.It has beenwonderful to have such a fabulous turnout toourCelebrationof LearningCollectiveWorshipona Fridaymorning (Phase 1) and a Friday afternoon (Phases 2 &3).We lovewelcoming parents, carers, grandparents, thewider family and friends of the family to celebrate ourchildren'slearning,confidenceandcreativity.TaniaBeard

Dates For Your Diary Friday, 5 October 9:30am Little Parrots Macmillan Coffee Morning Tuesday, 30 October School Photos (Individual) Wednesday, 31 October Final Orders For Christmas Dinner Monday, 12 November – Friday 16th November 3:00pm Parents’ Evening Thursday, 29 November Flu Immunisations (Reception - Year 5) Monday, 10 December Christmas Mufti Day - Donations for the Christmas Wrap Wednesday, 12 December 9:30am Little Parrots "Celebration of Christmas" Thursday, 13 December Christmas Wrap (Children can buy a gift of £1, £2 or £3) Friday, 14 December 2:30pm - School Christmas Disco - Nursery 3:30pm - School Christmas Disco - Reception - Year 3 4:30pm - School Christmas Disco - Years 4, 5 & 6 Monday, 17 December 10:00am Nativity Play - Dress Rehearsal (Reception - Year 1) - TICKETS REQUIRED 2:00pm Nativity Play (Reception - Year 1) - TICKETS REQUIRED Tuesday, 18 December 9:15am Nativity Play (Reception - Year 1) - TICKETS REQUIRED 2:00pm Nativity Play (Reception - Year 1) - TICKETS REQUIRED Wednesday, 19 December Christmas Jumper Day 9:00am School Christmas Dinner - (Must be ordered with payment (excl FSM) by 31st October) Thursday, 20 December 9:00am Christmas Pantomime Friday, 21 December 2:15pm - Carols by Candle Light

As you know we place a high priority on the importance of children being in school and each term all the children with 100% attendance have their names put into a prize draw and the winning child is given a present. Can we please remind parent/ carers that registration is at 8:30am. If your child arrives after this time they will need to be signed in at the office for safety reasons.

Absence Reporting

If your child is going to be absent from school due to ill health can we please ask that all parents/ carers notify the school office by telephone (excluding Dojo) and not your child’s teacher. You can report an absence via the Absence line 24 hours a day and it is vital that we know the whereabouts of our children. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Attendance and Absence Reporting

We have had several reports from concerned parents and members of the community of children cycling to school in a way that could potentially be dangerous to them or to other pedestrians and road users. Please can you remind your child to take care of their own and others’ safety when cycling and scootering to school. It is now school policy that children must wear a cycle helmet if they wish to cycle to school. In the event of an accident a helmet can prevent fatal or serious injuries. Help From The Parent Voice The Parent Voice group continues to work hard on your behalf and at our recent meeting we had a focus on road safety. We are going to canvas for ways to make the roads around the school safer. We have a governor who is working closely with the Parent Voice group on this. If you would like to become a member of the Parent Voice group just hand your details into the school office and we will make sure they get to the Chair of the group.

Travelling To School Safely

JobOpportunitiesAtStMartin’s

WecurrentlyhavethreevacancieswithinourStMartin'steam.

Cleaner

16hoursperweek,(40weeksperannum)Formoredetailsaboutthesepostspleasefollowthelinksbelow.

https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/manual-caretakingcle…/61311.job

Thefollowingvacancieshavenowclosed

• TeachingAssistant/MealTimeAssistant

• Administrator/Receptionist

LITTLE PARROTS COFFEE MORNING

The Little Parrots will be holding a Macmillan coffee morning for parents and

carers on Friday 5th October.

It will be held straight after the morning assembly.

PTFA

The St Martin’s PTFA are looking for volunteers to help with Events and to share their inspiring ideas.

If you think you could spare a little time they would love to hear from you.

For more information please visit their Facebook page “St Martin's Cranbrook PTFA”

APPLE DAY AT BROADCLYST

COMMUNITY FARM

Saturday, 6 October 2018

11.00am - 4.00pm

HALF TERM FUN WITH

KITTY STONES…

Lisa Fribbens is a self-published author of children’s books based in Broadclyst and the Librarian at Cullompton College. During October half term she will be organising, with Kitty Stones of Cranbrook, a pebble hunt. Several sets of stones will be hidden in Cranbrook play parks with characters from her books painted on them. If the children collect the full set they receive a free ‘Scoot and the Wriggly Takeaway’ book. This fun activity will get children out and about during the holidays, allowing them to get excited about finding the treasure at the end of the hunt.

Piano Lessons

We have a piano teacher who offers, after school, one to one piano tuition for children on a Wednesday afternoon. AB is a trained concert pianist who trained in Moscow with some of the best pianists in the world. He has many years experience in teaching primary aged children and is currently teaching 2 of our children. AB has a few more sessions available.

If you would like further information, please can you give your details into the office and they will be passed onto AB who will contact you directly.

THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM ST PETROCKS

Thankyouforyourcontinued

support!

WithBestWishes,Tania

Collective Worship Schedule

Friday morning at 8:45am Friday afternoon at 2:30pm

Head Teacher Award Certificates

If your child has received a Headteacher’s Award during the week then they will have their certificate presented to them during Collective Worship at the times above. Family members are always welcome J

Date Class

5th October Little Parrots 12th October Chicks 19th October Sparrows

H A L F - T E R M 2nd November Ducklings 9th November Robins

16th November Little Parrots 23rd November Chicks and Ducklings 30th November Sparrows and Robins 7th December No Assembly - Rehearsals for

the Christmas Nativity 14th December No Assembly – Week of The

Christmas Nativity Performances

21st December No Celebration of Learning but everyone is welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service at 2.15pm.

Date Class Collective Worship 5th October Sycamore 12th October Birch 19th October Swallows 2nd November Oak 9th November Ash 16th November Willow 23rd November Finches 30th November Chestnut 7th December Ash and Sycamore 14th December No Celebration of Learning as

we have our Christmas Disco in the afternoon.

21st December No Celebration of Learning but everyone is welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service at 2.15pm.