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March, 2005

1 Parent Governor
2 School Uniform
3 Parking
4 Staff Update
5 Behaviour Policy
6 School Council
7 Sports Events
8 Diary Dates

Dear Parents

1 Parent Govenor
The two new Parent Govenors nominated in the recent elections are Mr Paul Trott and Mr Mark Izon. Thank you for your ballot papers, we had an excellent response to the election.

2 School Uniform
A reminder about the change of school uniform which will be in place for September, 2005.
PE Kit – Black Shorts, white t-shirt and plimsolls. Children can start to wear the black shorts as part of the PE kit from now on and the white shorts will be phased out over the next term.

3 Parking
Please do not park on the zig-zag lines outside the school entrance. The children’s safety does come first, so please do remember the zig-zag lines are there to ensure everyone’s safety.

4 Staff Update
I am delighted to inform you that Mrs Sullivan, one of the Year 5 teachers, will be expecting her first child at the end of the summer term. Mrs Round who teaches in Year 6 will cover Mrs Sullivan’s Maternity Leave until the end of the summer term.
Mrs Kirsty Long, a teaching assistant in Reception will be leaving at the end of this term to have her first baby. We wish her all the best and thank her for her valuable contribution to the school.

5 Behaviour Policy
Over this term we have been reviewing our School Rules and the Behaviour Policy. The Golden Rules will be launched on 11th April, 2005. A copy of the rules will be sent home for your information at the end of term. A copy of the new policy will be available on the school’s website from 11th April.

6 School Council – Sponsored Events
Red Nose Day – 11th March. The theme is red hair, wear red or a red nose for the day (a contribution of 50p would be very much appreciated.
Talent Show – 23rd March. The School Council have asked staff at the school to hold an entertainment afternoon for the children, on the last day of term in aid of the Tsunami Appeal. There will be an entrance fee of 50p to watch the extravaganza. More details to follow soon.

7 Sports Events
Congratulations to the Teams on the following wins:
Inter-school Cross Country – first place to both the boys and girls teams.
Football matches against Hellingly and Herstmonceux.
Netball match against Grovelands.

Thank you to the staff who gave up their time for coaching in the after school activities. Some great results!!!

Yours sincerely

V Cobb - Headteacher

8 Diary Dates
1st March Parents Evening 3.30 – 6.30 pm
3rd March “ “ “ “ 4.30 – 7.30 pm
“ “ World Book Day
4th March India Workshop all day for Year 4
9th March Year 6 local Rotary Quiz
10th March Football Festival at Hawkes Farm
11th March Red Nose Day
17th March Yrs 3 & 4 Drama Production 2pm/6pm

18th March Netball Festival at Hawkes Farm
23rd March Tsunami Appeal – Talent Show
“ “ Last Day of Term

11th April First Day of Summer Term
9th May Year 6 SATs week
6th June Inset Day

SPRING TERM - 2005 5th January, 2005 In Service Day
6th January, 2005 23rd March, 2005
Half-term Holiday 14th February, 2005 18th February, 2005

SUMMER TERM - 2005 11th April, 2005 21st July, 2005
May Day Holiday 2nd May, 2005
Half-term Holiday 30th May, 2005 3rd June, 2005
6th June, 2005 In Service Day
22nd July, 2005 In Service Day
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AUTUMN TERM – 2005 2nd September, 2005 In Service Day
5th September, 2005 In Service Day
6th September, 2005 16th December, 2005
Half-term Holiday 24th October, 2005 28th October, 2005

SPRING TERM - 2006 3rd January, 2006 In Service Day
4th January, 2006 31st March, 2006
Half-term Holiday 13th February, 2006 17th February, 2006

SUMMER TERM - 2006 19th April, 2006 25th July, 2006
May Day Holiday 1st May, 2006
Half-term Holiday 29th May, 2006 2nd June, 2006
5th June, 2006 In Service Day
26th July, 2006 In Service Day
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AUTUMN TERM – 2006 4th September, 2006 In Service Day
5th September, 2006 19th December, 2006
Half-term Holiday 23rd October, 2006 27th October, 2006
30th October, 2006 In Service Day
20th December, 2006 In Service Day

SPRING TERM - 2007 8th January, 2007 30th March, 2007
Half-term Holiday 12th February, 2007 16th February, 2007

SUMMER TERM - 2007 16th April, 2007 24th July, 2007
May Day Holiday 7th May, 2007
Half-term Holiday 28th May, 2007 1st June, 2007
4th June, 2007 In Service Day
25th July, 2007 In Service Day