Newsletter No. 12 - 5th December 2014

Christmas has well and truly arrived at Westbury Infant School. On Monday morning there was a whole school assembly where the Christmas Tree lights were turned on at the end of a countdown! The week has seen performance practises, costume fittings and a lot of singing in the hall. The children are very excited about their performances next week and we look forward to seeing as many of our families as possible to watch. Christmas is a very special time, especially in an Infant School and we are trying to make this our most magical yet. On Wednesday the year 2 children were able to experience a 'Polar Express' train ride across the hall, ending up in Santa's grotto where they all met Father Christmas. It was the most wonderful event and made possible by the hard work of the year 2 staff and Mr and Mrs Caldwell, who brought their train. Thank you so much for your help. Last Friday the entire school were immersed in 'voting day'. The children in every class were voting for 2 representatives to join our newly formed School Council. We were thrilled to have Dr Andrew Murrison M.P. to announce the results. Our Chair of Governors, Jenny Clements, presented the successful candidates with a special badge and handshake. It was a fantastic occasion and photos will appear in The White Horse News and Warminster Journal shortly. Andrew Murrison also had lunch with the children and was very impressed by the school's successful implementation of Universal Infant Free School Meals. The School Council members are: Class 1 Eagles: Summer & Bethany Class 2 Tigers: Alisa & Mildred Class 3 Kingfishers: Lewis & Melody Class 4 Hedgehogs: Chloe & Ben Class 5 Ducklings: Paige & Lucas Class 6 Bears: Sam Class 7 Ladybirds: Lily & Tyler Class 8 Elephants: Lewis & Tianna The School Council will be meeting regularly to give the classes a voice in making decisions that affect the school and will be working on specific projects in the new year. WISH CHRISTMAS RAFFLE & COFFEE MORNING WISH is holding a Christmas Raffle during their Coffee Morning on Monday 15th December 2014, from 9am – 10am. If you have any unwanted gifts that would make suitable raffle prizes please donate them to the school before Wednesday 10th December. CHRISTMAS SHOW DATES • Year R : Monday 8th December, 10am Dress Rehearsal (Performance for Parents with younger children) Tuesday 9th December, 2pm Performance (Adults only) • Year 1 : Tuesday 9th December, 10am Dress Rehearsal (Performance for Parents with younger children) Wednesday 10th December, 2pm Performance (Adults only) • Year 2 : Wednesday 10th December, 10am Dress Rehearsal (Performance for Parents with younger children) Thursday 11th December, 2pm Performance (Adults only) THE WESTBURY AREA SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP FACEBOOK PAGE – SCHOOL EVENTS The Westbury Area Schools Partnership now has a facebook page that lists all the events that are happening in all the schools in Westbury. The facebook address is : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Westbury-Area-Schools-Partnership/666035290176995 DINNER Menu 8th December 2014 – 9th January 2015 Please turn over to see the school dinner menu for week commencing Monday 8th December. SICKNESS & DIARRHOEA If your child has the sickness and diarrhoea bug please remember our policy of staying at home for 48 HOURS after their last episode. This period is in place to try and combat the spread of sickness and diarrhoea throughout the school. PARKING A reminder that cars are not allowed on site between 8:30 – 9:30am and 2:30 – 3:45pm (Only Staff Cars and Resource Base Parents allowed during this time). We ask that you do not use the drive or use the car parks during school drop off/pick up times and especially not to park in front of the school gates (which are to be kept clear at all times). This is for the safety of the children and cars parked will be challenged and asked to move. LOST EDUCATION Last week we lost a total of 288hrs of education due to absences. Best Wishes, Stacey Budge - Headteacher