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NewsletterNo.36

2ndMay2019

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Dear Parents We were absolutely delighted with the response to our parent workshops this week; it was so lovely to see so many of you in school and the staff felt energised and enthused by your positive response to the evening. I would like to share some of the quotes from the feedback sheets with you:-

• All the workshops were really interesting - it is lovely to hear how passionate the teachers are.

• We really hope there will be more of these - we will definitely attend.

• All of the sessions were great and I really appreciate gaining an understanding of what my children are learning and how we can help.

• I would like to have attended more than 3 workshops - I hope there is another one soon.

• Learning about the grammar and maths was so informative - very different from how I learnt at school.

• The workshops inspired me to want to learn more too and to share it with my children.

• I loved it - I told my child I was coming to learn about their learning.

• It was really nice to be able to put faces to names - I've seen people I didn't know before tonight but my children often talk about them.

• I enjoyed all the workshops and learned something in each one.

• Each workshop was so helpful. I found learning about the number lines very useful. Everything I learnt will help me with my daughter's homework.

• I would highly recommend attending - have come away with some great ideas.

After such a positive response from you all we will definitely be putting on similar events in future and look forward to welcoming you.

Receptionist/ Administrator We continue to have a part time vacancy for a Receptionist/ Administrator in our St Martin’s team. Hours: 18.5 per week (39 weeks per year) – start time 8am, please note this position is a job share and the work pattern is to be agreed with the post holder. Salary: £ 9.18 to £9.36 per hour For more information please email: schoolbusinessmanager@stmartinscranbrook.devon.sch.uk

Parent Governor Election - Voting Now Open! Just a reminder to all parents and carers to please vote in the parent governor election - voting is open until 9.30am on Tuesday, 7th May. The link to the information on each of the four candidates and how to vote online has been sent out by dojo. Alternatively, if you cannot vote online, you can collect a paper ballot form from the office. If you need any further information on the election, please contact Jacqueline Brooks, Clerk to Governors at clerk@stmartinscranbrook.devon.sch.uk.

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

Last week saw the inaugural run of our very own Junior Parkrun in Cranbrook, which will occur every Sunday. It is a fantastic event that happens across the country to encourage all of us to get out enjoy our surroundings and a little exercise together. The Junior Parkrun is open to all from 4 to 14 over a distance of 2km. Parents or older siblings are welcome to run with them. All you need is something comfortable to run in and your parkrun barcode, which can be obtained at www.parkrun.org.uk Whenever you run bring your barcode and when you finish we can record your time. Junior parkrun calculates the number of times you run and distance, towards a special wristband that adds up to half, full and ultra marathon distances. Parkrun is completely free, last week we had 71 people join and look forward to welcoming you all along. We start at 0845 for warm up and safety message. The run starts at 0900. For this week only we are having a special star wars themedrun, so if you fancy coming in fancy dress or with your light saber you will be welcomed by our enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers. Any questions search for Exeter College running club on facebook Regards Nick Partridge

JUNIOR PARK RUN

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 parents/ 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

Workshop Evening Movie Night – 2nd May 2019 (Ticketed event) As a reward for attending the “Learning at St Martin’s” Workshop we will be issuing the attendees tickets to this film night. The movie we will be watching is… The Lorax. (Refreshments will also be provided).

SAT’S (Year 6) – Week commencing 13th May 2019

PTFA Curry & Quiz Night – 17th May 2019

SAT’S (YEAR 2) – Week commencing 20th May 2019

NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe, Visit – 21st May 2019 (a special assembly & events will be running in conjunction with this visit).

Reception Vision Screening – 17th June 2019

Summer Fayre – Date TBC

Sports Day – July 12th, starting @ 13:15pm (can we please ask that all children have a sun hat, water bottle and are wearing sun cream, thank you).

Phase 3 End of Year Performance – 17th and 18th July (Time to be confirmed)

School Disco – 18th July

Year 6 Leavers’ Service – 24th July 9am

Last Day of Term – 24th July @ 3pm

Enjoy your summer everyone ☺

Dates For Your Diary

We are recruiting Primary Teachers to join the ESP Supply Team!

If you are a friendly, hardworking, committed and reliable teacher looking for flexible work in a range of primary schools, in and around Exeter, join ESP today!

Key benefits of joining Exeter Supply Partnership are:

- supported by schools as their preferred choice for supply - Excellent rates of pay - A host of free CPD opportunities available to you, locally, in the wide-ranging

professional development programme provided by Exeter Consortium - A well-established route into permanent contracts with schools, with no

additional fees for schools - A service set up by schools, for schools with their interests and staffing at the

heart of our not-for-profit operation

“Friendly staff, well-matched flexible bookings to suit your preferences - I couldn't recommend ESP enough!” – ESP Teacher

"It's great to know that we have a partnership that we can trust to provide the best for our pupils." – ESP School

We work with schools located in the following areas:

- Exeter – Honiton – Exmouth - Newton Abbott – Teignmouth – Okehampton - Tiverton – Cullompton

Take a look at our registered schools map for more information – https://www.exetersupplypartnership.com/our-schools.html

For more information please visit our website -

https://www.exetersupplypartnership.com/

To apply complete and return the application form to us which can be found on our website –

https://www.exetersupplypartnership.com/join-the-supply-team.html

Thankyouforyourcontinued

support!

WithBestWishes,Tania

Phase One Collective Worship – Summer Term 2019 As the children settle into the new school year, they will each take a turn to share their learning with Parents during Collective Worship. These take place every Friday morning at 8:45am. If your child has received a Headteacher’s Award during that week then they will have their certificate presented to them during Collective Worship on a Friday morning. Date Class Collective Worship Year Group

3.5.19 Sparrows Year 1

10.5.19 Robins Year 1

17.5.19 Chicks Reception

24.5.19 Ducklings Reception

After Half-term, as well as Collective Worship, we will be offering parents/carers the opportunity to join their children in class to share their learning. They will take place 2:30pm. Date Class Collective Worship Join the Class in the forest

7.6.19 Little Parrots Tuesday morning 11.6.19

14.6.19 Robins Friday afternoon 28.6.19

21.6.19 Chicks Monday morning 24.6.19

28.6.19 Ducklings Monday morning 1.7.19

5.7.19 Sparrows Friday afternoon 5.7.19

12.7.19 Sparrows and Robins

19.7.19 Ducklings and Chicks

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

Phase Two and Three Collective Worship – Summer Term 2019 Each week a different class will share their learning with the rest of the school and the parents, grandparents and guests who would like to join us. Any child who has been awarded with a Headteacher’s Award will be presented with their certificate. Date Class Collective Worship Year Group

3.5.19 Finches Year 2

10.5.19 Oak Year 3

17.5.19 Ash Year 4

24.5.19 Willow Year 5

H A L F - T E R M

7.6.19 Swallows Year 2

14.6.19 Birch Year 3

21.6.19 Summer Fair – No Celebration of Learning Collective Worship – we look forward to seeing you at the Fair!

28.6.19 Sycamore Year 4

5.7.19 Beech and Chestnut Year 6

12.7.19 Sports Day - No Celebration of Learning Collective Worship – we look forward to seeing you at Sports Day!

19.7.19 Elm

Year 5

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