Erpingham VC Primary SchoolTel/Fax: 01263 761365

www.erpinghamprimaryschool.co.uk

TERM DATES2.4.10 – 19.4.1020.4.10 – 23.7.1031.5.10 – 4.6.106.9.10 – 17.12.1025.10.10 – 29.10.105.1.11 – 8.4.1121.2.11 – 25.2.11

HolidaySummer Term½ term holidayAutumn Term½ term holidaySpring Term½ term holiday

Canaries Championship Celebration LunchThis is on Wednesday 12th May. Please let the office know if your child would like this meal asap.

Families LunchWe shall again be supporting Families week lunch on Monday 24th May 2010. There is a choice of Ham & Cheese Tortelloni with French Bread, Pea & Sweetcorn Medley or alternatively Vegetable Curry and Rice. For Dessert is Chocolate Pudding with Chocolate Sauce. Please advise the office ASAP if you or a relative would like to join your child for lunch. Adult meals cost £2.40

Family Learning AfternoonOn Thursday 13th May 2010, we shall be throwing open our doors to a family learning afternoon specifically orientated around outdoor adventurous activities. It would be lovely for you to join us and you are very welcome to bring younger siblings and family along with you. This will start at 13.15 and is being organised by North Norfolk School Sport partnership.

Family Learning Day - Thursday 17th JuneOur children would like to invite you into our school on this afternoon to experience some Drama / Samba music / Clay modelling in action. We would encourage you to all turn up and join in!! All younger siblings and family members are invited to this “hands on” learning experience.

Samba MusicBoth our classes are now involved in the Samba Music held every other Thursday. The children are working on a song together which is coming along beautifully – They shall be sharing this with you during our family day on 17th June.

Is your Child entitled to a free computer?If your child is aged between 7 and 14 and entitled to free school meals you can apply for a computer under the Government’s Home Access Scheme. There’s one computer available per family. To find out more please call 0333 200 1004 or log on to www.homeaccess.org.uk.

Mrs K – Get Well Soon!Unfortunately our Mrs K is not very well. She is expected back at school in two to three weeks time. We have all sent her our regards and wish her a speedy recovery!

Easter now feels like a distant memory as we look forwards to some exciting new activities happening soon at our school.

Erpingham Class 2 and BVS CollaborationThis is going well. Bure Valley have now joined our Class 2 Forest Schools sessions twice on a Tuesday morning. Our Y3 and 4 nurture group have worked along side BVS on a Tuesday afternoon and Y4’s going on a Wednesday afternoon will commence this week to do PE.

North Norfolk RadioWell what wonderful representation we had from our brilliant children who were broadcast across North Norfolk last week in aid of smile week. They were great, with some wonderful messages for their parents and some very entertaining jokes and comments. Well done to all of the children!

Summer Fete – Saturday 17th JulyWe shall be organising a summer fete this year- weather permitting. We will be holding a book stall, craft activity table, cake stall, face painting, and maybe even a hot dog stall along with a bouncy castle!! We would greatly appreciate any parents to help organise and help on the day with some of the activities. Please let a member of staff know if you are able to offer your assistance- thank you. All proceeds will be split between the children’s GREENS! account, towards new books and equipment needed for the school.

GovernorsWe have two parent governor positions available from September. If this is something you would like to do, please advise the office. If you would like further information about Governor roles please speak to Mr East.

5.5.10 Y4 to BVS (pick up BVS 15.15)6.5.10 Samba music C1 & C210-14.5.10 SATS Week11.5.10 Forest Schools am French / Spanish

Y3/4 nurture group to BVS – pick up BVS 15.15Movement and Dance at Village Hall (Y2,3,4,5) pick up @village hall (last session)

12.5.10 Y4 & 6 Maths with Jerry Dixonpm Y4 to BVS (pick up BVS 15.15)

13.5.10 C2 SwimmingFamily Learning Afternoon(parents, siblings welcome)

18.5.10 Forest schoolsy3,4 nurture group to BVS (pm)

19.5.10 Y4 to BVS pm – pick up 15.15 BVS20.5.10 Samba Music C1 & C225.5.10 Forest Schools French/Spanish27.5.10 Swimming C2 (last one)31.5 – 4.6. ½ term10.6.10 Messy Church activity afternoon15.6.10 Forest Schools French / Spanish17.6.10 Family Learning Day22.6.10 Forest Schools23.6.10 Multi skills festival Y1 / 2 to AHS24.6.10 EDF Energy Safety Workshop26.6.10 Church Fete – Rectory 2pm29.6.10 Forest Schools French / Spanish17.7.10 Summer Fayre20.7.10 Y2 Dance Festival @ AHS23.7.10 Church Assembly 2.30 – Pick up @ church 3pm

WALK TO SCHOOL IS EVERY WEDNESDAY /THURSDAY /FRIDAY FROM THE SPREAD EAGLE @ 08.45 with MISS GREEN / MRS TUFFIN, MR

EAST / MRS WITHAM ,MRS K / MRS WITHAM RESPECTIVELY.

FOREST SCHOOLS IS EVERY TUESDAY MORNING

BURE VALLEY :NURTURE GROUP EVERY TUESDAY PM PICK UP 3.15 @BVS. Y4’S EVERY WEDNESDAY PM PICK UP 3.15 @BVS