Newsletter No.3 - 25th September 2014

September is almost at an end, the time has really flown by since the beginning of term. I hope everyone saw the lovely piece in The White Horse News about our school lunches. We are proud to be providing such high quality meals in a calm and attractive environment. Many thanks to Mrs Rush and Mr Down in the kitchen for all their hard work. We are really keen to promote good table manners at lunchtime and would ask for your support in continuing this at home. I have once again had the pleasure of choosing pictures from all the children to be displayed in my office. The chosen artists will also be joining me for celebratory drinks and nibbles next week. CLUBS a letter will be sent out next week detailing the choice of after school and lunchtime clubs and how to apply for a place for your child. SAFETY REMINDER Please be aware that staff cars are leaving the car park from 3pm onwards. There was a very near miss this week when a toddler was playing in the car park and ran out in front of a car. DINNER MENU AMENDMENT Unfortunately there will be a change to the menu for Thursday 2nd Oct, Option 1 will be Chicken Nuggets and Chips and Option 2 will be Pizza. Friday 3rd Oct will be what was going to be originally served on Thursday. IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE Please remember the class doors close at 9am. If your child has arrived at school after the doors are closed they are to come into school through main reception (School Office) to be signed in. ILLNESS Please remember if your child becomes ill with Sickness & Diarrhoea they are to be kept at home for a period of 48hours “dry”. YEAR TWO PARENTS You can now apply for your child’s Junior School place by either collecting an application form from the school office or online at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ schoolseducationandlearning/schoolsandcolleges/ schooladmissions.htm MDSA VACANCY We are looking for a MDSA (Mid-Day Supervisory Assistant). Applicants must be able to work in a team. A First Aid qualification would be an advantage. The post will be subject to a DBS check and medical clearance. The post requires a high level of confidentiality and trust. Applicants must be able to use their initiative and have good social skills. Ideally applicants will have previous experience of working with children. The post is for 1hr 20 minutes a day (5 days a week – term time only). £8.92 per day (£6.69 per hour). The start date for this position will be after half term. Application Packs will be available from the school office from Friday 26th October. The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October 2014. LOST EDUCATION Last week there were a total of 102 hours of missed education. Best Wishes, Stacey Budge Headteacher