18 Jan 2008 - Newsletter 11

18 January 2008

 

 

 

 

Newsletter 11

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Parents

 

It was with great pride that I accepted the offer from the Governors to take up the post of  headteacher at Churchdown   Village   Junior   School .  I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead a school that I know to be held in high esteem by the local authority, fellow professionals and parents alike.  As a team, we are committed to making a difference to all who pass through our doors in the most positive way possible and I hope that, in the coming years, we can work together to enhance those opportunities and make learning a shared, exciting and enjoyable experience.

 

Congratulations

 

 

To the following pupils who were awarded cups at the end of last term for outstanding achievement in all aspects of school life:

 

Year 3:            Leah Woodman                                   

Year 4:            Katy Hancox

Year 5:            Carla Mills                                           

Year 6:            Zak Oliver

Music:                        Jessica Ball and Rachel Abbott

Boys’ Sport:   Elliott Creed

Girls’ Sport:   Emily Oswald

 

Well done to our girls’ football team who have qualified for the final of the Gloucester Schools Girls Indoor Five-a-Side Tournament which will be held at GL1 this evening.  Our best wishes go with them.

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

 

 

Mr Ahmad will be recommencing Cross-Country Club next Tuesday morning (22^nd January) and a list of all extra-curricular activities is presently being collated for distribution and will also be posted on the school website. www.churchdownjunior,ik.org .

 

Reports

 

 

You should have received your child’s interim progress report at the end of last week.  I hope that the information it contained was useful in helping to identify progress made to date during this academic year.  Whenever there is a change of format there is potential for confusion and I thank a small number of parents for bringing some anomalies to my attention.  I believe that, when read in conjunction with the information you will receive at the forthcoming parents’ evenings, any uncertainties about grades and levels will be clarified.  However, do feel free to come and see me should you wish to discuss reports for any reason.

 

Coats and Shelter

 

 

Have you noticed how many supporters still want to stand up at football matches, even when there are all-seater stadia?  Creatures of habit!  I have noticed that during our most recent monsoon period, we too have habits which we find difficult to shake off.  Children arrive at school from 8.30 a.m. onwards.  It is raining.  There is a nice new shelter on the playground.  Children stand in the middle of the playground getting wet.  Woe is me!  If your child is likely to arrive at school before 8.45 a.m. on a wet day, could you remind them to use the sheltered area?  Similarly, it is advantageous if all pupils come to school in a coat during winter (I know it is not a trendy thing to wear at the comp., but it does help keep children warm and dry).  The weather often changes during the course of the day and coats may be required at break and lunch times.

 

I will be away from school on courses and educational visits, after today, until Thursday 31^st January.  In my absence Mrs Warren, Mr Millington or Mrs Jones will be available to deal with any problems or queries you may have that cannot be answered by class teachers or admin staff.

 

Thank you for the many positive responses I have received since last Friday.  “To infinity … and beyond!”

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

 

 

D A Clough