OCTOBER

In this issue:

Uniform

Southwest in bloom

Seedlings bake sale

Staff changes

The Book Corner

Regulars & reminders

Forest & Sandridge CE Primary School—Monthly Newsletter 8 October 2018

Autumn days . . .

We are well into the new school year now and everyone in school has already been

very busy. Whilst the children have been busy learning lots of new things in their new

classes and making lots of new friends, we have also had an exciting array of whole

school activities happening such as Harvest and International day of Languages. We

hope you enjoy reading about all of the events and information in the newsletter and

look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in school supporting upcoming

events and celebrations.

We continue to develop our understanding of friendship this term and the children

have been reflecting on what Jesus taught us all about being a good friend and

neighbour. This is especially pertinent at Harvest time where we share our food with

those around us. Thank you all for your contributions in the Harvest service; they

have been much appreciated and given to our local community.

We have had a big focus this term on expectations of school uniform and it has made

a real difference; children are looking super smart and this impacts on attitude and

behaviour in school. As the winter months approach we would like to clarify that plain

black flat boots are fine for school. Thank you very much to all the children and

parents for their support with uniform; it is very much appreciated

“Trust in the Lord with all

your heart and lean not on your own

understanding”

Proverbs 3:5

Some very smartly dressed Year 6 children modelling our high expectations of uniform; thank you!

The Great Seedlings Bake Off!

Earlier in the term,

Seedlings children

raised over £94 for the

Wiltshire Air Ambulance by holding a

cake sale. Thank you to everyone who

supported this cause !

Forest and Sandridge in bloom!

Mrs Bacon, our children in school and the PTA have worked tire-

lessly on improving our grounds over the last year and this has

been recognised by ‘South west in bloom’ where we have been

awarded Level 4: Thriving

A huge well done and thank you to all of those involved

Well done to: Esmee, Brooke, Connie, Wilbur, Elsie, Isla, Mason, Bella, Kyle, Merryn,

Timmie-Mae, Jacob, Olivia, Oscar, Beau, Kaiden, Jim, Harry, Lily, Maddie, Mila, Ashleigh,

Tegan, Kayden, Ellie, Tyler, Poppy, Alfie, Elody, Daniel, Florence, Archie, Theo, Dylan,

Alex, Katherine, Lola, Meghan, Robin, Jack, Cole, Ziva, Lilly, Elodie, Bradley, Dylan, Alfie,

Zachary, Rowan, Lily-Amelia, Riley, Jacob, Imogen, Lily, Molly, Ava, Flo, Melody, Daniel,

Noah, Luke, Emily, Lily, ty, Gracie, Lola, Carson, Melissa, Merryn, Freddie, Harvey, Hon-

ey, Joshua, Ethan, Megan, Jake, Millie, Ella, Harry, Lewis, Adidja, Poppy, Eliana, Adam,

Archie, Bella, George, Charlie, Caitlin, Noah, Xander, Bradley, Lauren, Jediel, Chloe,

Aimee, Gracie, Elsie, Isla, Maddie, Owen, Daniel, Wilbur, Theo, Kyle, Lewis, Callum, Kyle,

Adidja, Imogen Jamie, Rhys, Olivia, Ebony, Matthew, Riley who have all appeared in Mrs

Willcox’s Book of Special People since the last newsletter.

Charlie, Layla, Lily, Lucas, Maddie, Aimee, Grace for their recent gymnastics awards.

Sophie, Malachy, Isla, Meghan, Ethan, Lola, Grace, Maddie, Tegan, Elodie, Elsie, for their

swimming awards. Amelia, Saskia, Sophie, Mia for their dance awards. Hayden, Carson,

Grace, Leighton, Dylan, Bethany, Sienna, Reid, Oliver, Jacob, Cali, Leila, Merryn, Aedan

for completing the summer reading challenge. Bethany for her horse riding achievement.

Oliver for being ‘Star of the day’ with PH Sports. Theo and Lucas for their football achieve-

ment. Natalie for the August 20 mile challenge. Oliver and Poppy for their martial arts

achievements. Evie for her ballet achievement. William for his garden show award.

Carson for his award in dressage. Lilly for her hockey and dog show awards. Bill for his

cycling achievement. Izzie for being accepted onto the competitive gym squad, and

Hayden for being awarded a Diamond Blue Peter badge.

Staff changes

It is with very mixed feelings that I write to inform you that

Miss Liddell will be leaving us at Christmas. We are delighted for her that she will be starting her

first headship at a school in Trowbridge and know that she will make a great Headteacher.

We are sad that she will be leaving us however... she will certainly be missed. We are

currently working on the appointment of her replacement and will let you know as soon as we have information about this.

I am sure you will join me in wishing Miss Liddell every best

wish for her new job.

We are also sorry to be saying goodbye to Miss Sheppard who will be leaving us at half term to

start a new job in a specialist provision. We hope she will en-

joy her new role.

Anna Willcox

Childline have launched a new website for children under the

age of 12;

Please take a look at this really important website for children

https://www.childline.org.uk/kids

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to these children who celebrated their birthday in Septem-ber:

Sofia (August!) Shea, Sofia, Joshua, Bethany, Maddie, Zoe, Daisy, Keeley, Raphael, Archie, Nilah, Mason, Kaiden, Theo, Tess, Natalie, Sidney, Reggie, Ronnie, Aimee, Reilly, Charlene, James, Harry, Imogen, Gracie, Lucas, Molly, Mad-die, Ben, Lily, Dominic, Jack and Noah.

And Happy Birthday to these adults in school:

Miss Allen, Mrs Brailey, Miss Dibben, Mrs Revening, Mrs Shornfeld and Mrs Tiddy

Our Current Award Winners If your child brings home a Values Star Award or a Wow Award, please return it to

school the following FRIDAY so that it can be awarded to the next winner.

Writing-Whizz, Mathmagician and Remarkable Reader badges are for them to keep.

This month our recommendation is from

Miss Campbell

‘Cat in the hat’

By Dr Seuss

"Cat In The Hat" is one of my favourite books to read as a class because we always find the silly rhymes really funny. Thing One and Thing Two are my favourite

characters and the story helps take us to an imaginary world! In the words of Dr Seuss "oh the places you will go!"

Writing-Whizzes

Sophie Ava

Kaiden Melody

Sophie Zachary

Summer Ashton

Joshua Isabelle

Jack Olivia Lilly

Mathmagicians

Seb Jay

Oscar Xander

Lola Rowan

Lilly Dylan

Aimee Reilly Archie

Brooke Naomi

WOW Awards!

Briana Ben

Freddie Maddie

Jack Malachy

George Luke

Florence Libby

Kiera

Remarkable Readers

Marlee

Samuel Ellie

Robin Ethan

Sophie Ruby Blake

Amy Alex Ashton

Caitlin Molly Tash

Lewis

Reminders

If your child is under

5 years old they are

entitled to a drink of

milk in school every

day, but did you know

that even if your child

is over 5 you can or-

der milk for them to

have in school at a

cost of 22p per day?

Just ask for details at

the school office

Forthcoming Events

Individual photographs

The photographer will be in school on the 22nd October to take the children’s individual and sibling photographs. There will be an opportunity for younger siblings to come into school before school starts to have photographs taken.

Year 6 visit to London

Year 6 will be venturing to London to see ‘School of Rock’ the musical performed in the West End and starring our very own Carys John from Year 6!

Parents evenings

Parents consultation evenings will be held on the 6th and 8th November. You will receive a letter with full details in the coming weeks

Charity Book Sale

Friday 19th October—New books at ‘knock down prices’ organized by Sue Henderson in aid of Mercy in Action

End of Term 1

Children will break up from school at the end of term 1 on Wednesday 24th October and will return to school for the start of Term 2 on Monday 5th November

Children in Need day

Friday 16th November is Children in Need day; we will be supporting this charity. More details will follow closer to the time.

Current whole

school attendance:

98.11%

We had a great start to the year with our AGM in September welcoming some new faces to Forest Friends.

Our Social Media team, Jess and Edith have been really busy promoting our events and spreading the word. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ForestFriends_ to be kept informed.

Forth coming events -

Quiz Night 19th October - Curry & Quiz 7pm

Wreath Making 30th November - due to massive interest, we have released tickets now

Christmas Fayre 7th December - a fabulous team of Forest Friends are currently putting plans in place for a great family experience

We are pleased to see the children sitting on the new Bug Rugs in Apple and all KS1 classrooms that Forest Friends fundraised for.

Christmas designs have been done by the children and have been sent off to #classfundraising for samples to be returned. Please look out for the samples coming home in the next week, orders will need to be returned quickly for delivery in time for posting your cards and wrapping your gifts for the festive period.

Our next meeting is Wednesday 17th October 7pm at Foresters Arms, Sandridge Road, Melksham SN12 7BN, everyone wel-come.

Forest Friends currently have vacancies for a Treasurer and Vice Executive Assistant. If you are interested in either role, please get in touch.