Friday 5th October 2012.

Hi Everyone. Welcome to my blog! It's been another busy week in school, but very productive and very successful. Today sees the end of the induction period for children entering school in Reception.

We've been really pleased how well they have settled, even coping with lunchtimes and mixing with all the other children on the yard. It's not easy joining such a big school when you're 4 years old but they seem to be managing it, even though there are a few tired faces on a Friday (and I don't just mean the staff!!).

So many different things are going on around the school from potion making and casting spells in Y1, making jam tarts (like the Queen of Hearts) in YR, robots in Y4 and so much more. I know that next week, Y5 are looking at the heart and how it works. We've got a really good model that shows this as well!

I'm really pleased with attendance this week. The school has made 97% which is a tremendous effort. Billy the Fish was shared between Miss Sismey's class and Miss Bridgeman's who both reached 100%.  Unfortunately, Billy's bones went to Mr French with 94%. I really feel this year we could make 95%.

Parents courses are kicking off now. We are running EsOL courses and English GCSE courses each week. Our parent course starts next week and many more will follow throughout the year. Congratulations to Rute for achieving her Customer Service Level 1 course.

On a sad note, we are sorry to see Mrs Turner leave us today. She has worked here for many years in the office supporting Mrs Edwards. Mrs Joslin has joined us in her place. We wish both ladies well for the future. If you need to pop into the office at all next week, be nice to Mrs Joslin, she's not used to us all yet!
If you are interested in a navy blue waterproof coat (like the one staff wear) please tell them in the office. If we have enough interest, we can order some and the price may reduce from £14.

On the website home page, you will see a link to OfSTED's parent view. I would encourage as many parents as possible to give their views.

That's it for now, I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and I'll see you all next week.

GC