S. Catherine's School.
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S. Catherine's C of E., Primary & Nursery School,
Musket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot,
Devon, TQ12 6SB
Contacts:
Headteacher.
Gillian Murch.
Phone:- 01626 832665
Fax:- 01626 834232
Email:-
admin@stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk
School Website:-
www.stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk
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5th February 2010
Dear Parents,
TONIGHT!
SPRING DISCO
Friday 5th February
5-30 - 7-00 p.m.
ONLY St. Catherine's pupils please
Cost £1-50 on the door
Tuck Shop available
In the school hall
Children must be collected by a parent or known adult, but if you would like your child to walk home alone please give written permission.
FAIRTRADE COMPETITION
A prize for each class!
Collect as many examples of where you see the FAIRTRADE logo as you can.
You can draw and/or write down the products or
Collect wrappers and packets.
Present your findings as nicely as possible -
How you do it is up to you!
Closing date - Monday 22nd February (so you've got half-term)
Have fun - you'll be surprised what you find.
It's a great cause - so get involved!
PANTOMIME - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Parents are invited to join us next Thursday or Friday for a fantastic production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Our thanks to Ms Cleave for all her help in rehearsing and organising the event and we know the children have gained great enjoyment from this special event!
Tickets are available at just 50p each and we would ask that you limit purchases to two per family. If you need further tickets please leave your order with the school office and if we have spares these will be available from Thursday morning. There will also be space on Wednesday afternoon's dress rehearsal if you don't manage to acquire a ticket for the two shows.
Thursday 11th February - 7-00 p.m.
Friday 12th February - 2-00 p.m.
Please bring costumes into school by Monday 8th.
Performance time - approximately one hour.
Please can children arrive at 6-30 on
Thursday and be collected at 8-00 p.m.
On Friday children may be collected from the classrooms at 3-00 p.m. if parents are in school.
FAIRTRADE COMPETITION
For parents and carers!
It's your chance to get involved with our
FAIRTRADE FETE
which will be on Friday 12th March.
All you have to do is write a recipe for something delicious that uses Fairtrade produce.
It could be an idea for something fruity or
Something chocolatey - yum!
Add some illustrations - you might like to make it and photograph it.
Please support our Fairtrade Fortnight.
WEIGHING AND MEASURING
A reminder that the children in Year 6 and Reception will be weighed and measured by the School Nurse. The children in Reception year group will be seen on Monday 8th February and if you have any objection please don't hesitate to put a note in writing and pass it into the school office.
The children in Year 6 are due to be weighed and measured on Monday 8th March.
PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
Apologies to everyone who was due to attend Performing Arts Club after school today. Unfortunately Ms Cleave is unwell so we wish her a speedy recovery!
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Blue Class on Tuesday morning, Green Class on Wednesday morning and Violet Class on Thursday morning.
Please encourage your children (especially the younger ones) to treat our books very gently - they are precious to us and we have had a few returned recently which have been damaged.
DIARY DATES
Friday 5th February - Disco 5-30 p.m.
Monday 8th February - Reception “measuring”
15th - 19th February - Half Term
Sunday 28th February - 3D Dance - Dance Club
Tuesday 9th March - Violet Class - Body Language
Thursday 11th March - Parents Evening
Friday 12th March - Fairtrade Fete
Tuesday 16th March - Parents Evening
29th January 2010
Dear Parents,
PANTOMIME - KS2
It is with great pleasure I can advise you that the children in Green, Blue and Violet Classes have been practising JACK AND THE BEANSTALK and will be sharing this with you shortly. More details will follow and your child will bring home a letter explaining the costumes.
BEHAVIOUR
During our assemblies this term we are introducing the children to the values on which our school Mission Statement is based. This week's theme has been “Respect” and we have emphasized how important it is to treat each other fairly and politely.
However, there have been a number of incidents over the past few days which do not reflect these values and which have shown a distinct lack of respect for pupils and staff.
The police have told us that there are anti-social issues in the community and in the last few days they seem to have been spilling over into school. Whatever the cause, we will not tolerate bad behaviour and disrespect to our staff and, if it occurs, we will deal with it appropriately. Please see the attached sheet for more information and, as parents, we would ask you to also stand firm and back any decisions made by the school. We need to work together to give the children the same message and would ask for your co-operation.
LITERACY & MATHS AT KEY STAGE 2
During the next few weeks we will be making some changes to the way we group our pupils for their Literacy and Maths at KS2. These changes will enable us to focus specifically on providing support for each child by placing them in groups of similar need. The teachers have put a lot of thought into the planning of the groups to try and maximise the learning opportunities for each child. We also intend to use the particular expertise of the teachers to accelerate the children's learning. Mrs Long will therefore be teaching Literacy every morning in Blue Class and Mrs Seymour will be teaching Maths in Green Class. Mrs Handford will be working with the Year 6 pupils in Violet Class in preparation for their SATS.
During the week commencing February 8th we will introduce these groups, so that they are up and running after half term and the children will be familiar with the new routine. Meanwhile, if you have any queries or concerns about these new arrangements please come and speak to me or your child's class teacher.
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Orange Class on Tuesday morning, Yellow Class on Wednesday morning and Red Class on Thursday morning. A reminder that the children in Red Class may bring home a library book, which should be exchanged after a fortnight. Book bags are available to purchase via the school office at only £2-80 each.
COMING SOON …
A FAIRTRADE FAYRE
Fair trade goods, foods, toys and crafts to buy.
We hope you will support us on the afternoon of Friday March 12th.
More details will follow later.
SPRING DISCO
Friday 5th February
5-30 - 7-00 p.m.
All St. Catherine's pupils welcome
Cost £1-50 on the door
Tuck Shop available
In the school hall
COMMUNITY NEWS
placePlaceNameSOUTH PlaceNameDARTMOOR PlaceTypeCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
advise us:-
February Half Term Activities
Leisure activities available at the Ashmoor Centre, Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Tepee, Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Totnes Pavillions and Dartmoor National Park.
Further details also available via the school office.
FOR placeCitySALE
Brand new Tropical fish tank with stand - unused.
Has a complete start up kit including
light, pump, fish food etc.
If interested in this bargain please contact
Mrs Darby on 01626 824560.
FANCY A FREE COMPUTER AND FREE INTERNET?
Support available for parents who receive at least one of the following:-
Free School Meals
Income based Jobseekers Allowance
Income Support
Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and income of less than £16,040
Guaranteed Pension Credit (not savings credit)
Income based employment Support Allowance
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
For further information see the poster displayed in school or ring 0333 200 1004 or log onto the internet at www.homeaccess.org.uk
If you have children at placePlaceNameSouth PlaceNameDartmoor PlaceTypeCommunity College you may also attend Parents Consultation Day between 10-00 a.m. and 6-00 p.m. in Room IT2 for further help and advice.
PLAYRANGERS - Thursdays, after school
TEPEE (Teignbridge Play Network) have been running the Playranger project in Heathfield for the last 8 months, and we have been successful in bringing children together for outdoor play. We would like to remind parents that Playrangers is an open access session which means that children aged 5-16 years will not be prevented from leaving the park and can come and go as they please. Playrangers is not the same as out-of-schools care clubs where children are kept until they are collected. Parents are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their children, by ensuring the level of independence or supervision that is necessary for their own child, in accordance with the child's age and level of understanding. This could include ensuring the child knows how to contact their parent or carer. Playrangers do carry mobile phones so there is access to a phone in the case of an emergency. Playrangers are trained to allow children to develop their own ideas of what to do and how to play, they will intervene to prevent harm, but cannot manage every aspect of every child's behaviour. Some minor misdemeanours may go unchallenged as children need to learn to behave reasonably together and for themselves. We welcome parents or carers attending the play sessions, and this is essential if your child is under the age of 8.
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact TEPEE direct on 01364 644470.
22nd January 2010
Dear Parents,
HEATREE RESIDENTIAL TRIP
If your child is in Year 6 you will have received information about the trip to Heatree on the 23rd, 24th and 25th June this year.
This is an exciting new venue for us and the children will have the opportunity to take part in many exciting activities never done before! All adventure staff are fully trained professionals and we welcome the opportunity to work alongside them.
Now that Christmas is behind us we are looking forward to this summer trip and must ask for regular payments. If you have not already made a start with the instalments please call into the office as soon as possible to do this. If it is not your intention to send your child along on this trip we need to know now.
As always we ask for your encouragement as for many children it may be their first time away from home! We will have a fantastic time and it will be a lovely way for your child to remember their time at primary school.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
With this week's newsletter you will receive a Scholastic Book Club leaflet. If you would like to order any books through Scholastic please complete the payment details on the back cover and return the order to school, with your payment cheques payable to Scholastic Ltd by Monday 1st February. (For every £1 you spend the school will receive 20p)!
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Blue Class on Tuesday morning, Green Class on Wednesday morning and Violet Class on Thursday morning.
Yesterday, the new children in Red Class brought home a library book for the first time. They may borrow it for two weeks and if you would like to buy a book bag to keep this book safe they are available via the school office at only £2-80 each.
BOOTS
With the recent weather conditions we fully appreciate that boots are ideal footwear. However, as the school has under-floor heating we would recommend that children bring shoes to change into as boots are not suitable. (Please make sure these items are labelled).
SITUATIONS VACANT
St. Catherine's is looking for a Meal Time Assistant to work
1½ hours per day
11-45 a.m. - 1-15 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Term time only
(38 weeks of the year),
and a person to help out occasionally to cover absences.
Duties include: supervising children in the dining area and playground. Assisting the kitchen staff, clearing away when required, and encouraging the children
with good table manners
Please apply by letter with C.V. to
The Headteacher, Ms G. Murch
St. Catherine's C. of E. Primary & Nursery School,
Musket Road, Heathfield,
Newton Abbot,
placeDevon. TQ12 6SB
or telephone 01626 832665
and ask to speak to Mrs Heathman
for more details.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ABBROOK ACES CYCLING CLUB
Fun children's cycle skills and coaching sessions
age 6 - 16 at placePlaceNameStover PlaceNameCaravan PlaceTypePark.
10-30 - 11-30 on Saturdays 23rd Jan, 6th and 20th February and 6th March.
All welcome. £1-00 per session.
Leaflets available in the office
reception area.
BOVEY TRACEY
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Is looking for volunteers to
help run the centre.
For more information please telephone Rachel Lawton on 01626 832475
DRUM TEACHER
Drum lessons for both students who wish to complete grades or just want to learn for fun.
£10 per half an hour, or £18 per hour.
Telephone Simon Hodgkiss for further details, or see the leaflets in the office reception area.
01626 363826
07969 228634
FOR placeCitySALE
Lilac metal bunk beds.
Good condition - no mattress.
£50-00 (no offers)
Telephone - Corrine - 07527 156607
15th January 2010
Dear Parents,
It already seems a long time ago, but welcome back and we hope you had a fantastic Christmas break and wish all our children, parents and friends a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.
CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONS, BINGO & DISCO
Just before Christmas the children took part in the Christmas nativities and Carol Service. We had two wonderful weeks and were delighted with the performances. Our special thanks to Miss Cleave for the arrangements and for organising carol singing events in Bovey Tracey which were highly praised by those in the audiences.
We would also like to thank the “Friends” committee and everyone who supported the Christmas Fayre, bingo and disco. The next bingo session is scheduled for NEXT Monday 18th January.
ADMISSION TO RECEPTION CLASS - URGENT!
If your child was born between dateMonth9Day1Year20051st September 2005 and dateMonth8Day31Year200631st August 2006 it is necessary for you to register with placePlaceNameDevon PlaceTypeCounty Council for full time education. The closing date is today 15TH JANUARY. So please submit your application through the internet at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline or telephone the helpline on 0845 155 1019 if you have not already done so.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS - have you claimed?
There may be an opportunity for parents of children from Year 3 to Year 9 to claim funds for computer and internet access after January 2010, so it is worth reminding parents one more time to claim for Free School Meals if you think you are entitled. Here are the benefits needed to support your claim for Free School Meals:-
Income Support
Employment Support Allowance (Income Related)
Child Tax Credit without Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable income of less than £16,040
Income based Job Seekers Allowance
Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
If you have recently become unemployed but are still receiving Working Tax credits you may be entitled.
For further help:-
Telephone CYPS Helpline 0845 155 1019 or
Internet help - http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/learningschools/supportingchildren/financial_support/free_school_meals.htm
Or ask in the school office for an application form.
GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar lessons resumed yesterday (14th January). Luckily Mr. Jones has vacancies so if you are thinking of learning an instrument why not give him a ring. For more information please ask in the school office.
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME HELP WITH TAX CREDITS?
Next Monday, 18th January, from 2-45 - 3-30 p.m. we will have two ladies from placeDevon's family information service in school to help you understand the Tax Credit system.
It is important that you leave your name at the school office if you are keen to join the group - please telephone this school this evening, before 4-30 p.m. on 01626 832665 - we wouldn't want you to miss out on any benefits you may be entitled to! (A crèche will also be available if booked in advance).
WE WOULD LIKE TO RESPOND!
The chair of governors, Mr Jeff Williams, has received a letter dated dateMonth1Day5Year20105th January 2010. Unfortunately there was no forwarding contact details left so he is unable to respond to the letter appropriately. Please can the person who sent this contact either Mr Jeff Williams direct or leave the details with Mrs Heathman at the school office?
Many thanks.
“MESSY CHURCH”
The following is a message from Rev. Kevin Hooke the Methodist Minister in Bovey Tracey:-
We are hoping to start “placePlaceNameMessy PlaceTypeChurch” once a month at St. Catherine's Primary & Nursery School, Heathfield, after Easter.
What is “placePlaceNameMessy PlaceTypeChurch”? It's a more fun and family way of being church - at each session there will be crafts and activities on the theme of the day, a short informal act of worship, and a meal together. It's a church for adults and children together - not a club or activity just for children. It's also building on the success of the Harvest and Christmas services held through the school in recent times. We're very grateful to the governors of the school for allowing us to try this out. We're aiming to have “placePlaceNameMessy PlaceTypeChurch” from 4-00 - 6-00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
However, in order for it to work we will need both children and parents/grandparents to come along, and also a team of helpers.
Would you be willing to help?
We need people in areas of:
Helping to run the crafts
Setting up and putting away
Catering &/or serving meals
Administration - signing people in as they arrive etc.
Playing an instrument
Publicity
Praying
Some training may be required for some of these tasks (eg food handling for caterers) and regular helpers need to be CRB checked. Can you help?
If so, please contact Rev. Kevin Hooke (Methodist Minister in Bovey Tracey) on kevin.hooke@methodist.org.uk" kevin.hooke@methodist.org.uk or via the school.
Many thanks.
Kevin.
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Orange Class on Tuesday morning, Yellow Class on Wednesday morning and Red Class on Thursday morning.
LIVING WORD LIBRARY - TUESDAYS
Living Word Library Lunchtime Club will start again on Tuesday 26th January, followed by Tuesday 9th February, for children from Red - Blue Classes.
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE PLEASE
We have had reports of bad language being used by adults within the hearing of other children on school premises. Please help us to encourage all children not to repeat swear words by NOT using colourful language within the school grounds yourselves.
NEW YEAR PRIZE BINGO FUN
THIS Monday 18th January
at St. Catherine's School
Doors open 6-30 p.m. Eyes down 7-00 p.m.
Refreshments and Raffle
All welcome Do come along and join us
COMMUNITY NEWS
Moors Edge Children's Centre is offering the following events - do join in - the more the merrier:-
Thursdays - 3-00 - 4-30 p.m. “Busy Babies”
Fridays - 10-00 - 11-30 a.m. “Sensory Play”
Starting Thursday 21st January (Chudleigh)
10-00 - 11-00 “Treasure Baskets”
Starting Saturday 23rd January
(various venues) “Dads Group”
Starting Wednesday 27th January “Cook 4 Life”
1-00 - 3-00 p.m. (Methodist Hall, Bovey Tracey)
Telephone 01626 835612/ 832143
for further details.
HEATHFIELD YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club will be re-starting on Wednesday 20th January.
COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
This message has been forward to us by the Community Messaging Service:-
During this extreme weather the public has their part to play. The 999 system should only be used for emergencies and A&E departments only visited when necessary. Please consider using Minor Injuries Units at community hospitals. Phone ahead before leaving home if you have an NHS appointment or intend to use a Minor Injury Unit. If you have to travel, monitor the traffic and weather conditions and plan journeys by using the Highways Agency website, listening to DAB digital 'Traffic Radio' or local radio stations, or by calling the Highways Agency information line (08457 50 40 30). Take a charged mobile phone, wear sensible footwear, warm clothing and carry blankets, a shovel, food and water if travelling by car. Even at home, everyone is urged to make sure that they wrap up warm, and have plenty of hot drinks throughout the day. If you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours, please keep an eye out for them and stay in regular contact to make sure they are OK.
FOR placeCitySALE
Silver JVC 28” wide screen TV on stand,
with glass shelves.
Good condition.
Bargain at £50
Call Mike on 0792 9169006
Or 01626 830767
SITUATIONS VACANT
St. Catherine's is looking for a Meal Time Assistant to work
1½ hours per day
11-45 a.m. - 1-15 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Term time only
(38 weeks of the year),
and a person to help out occasionally to cover absences.
Duties include: supervising children in the dining area and playground. Assisting the kitchen staff, clearing away when required, and encouraging the children
with good table manners
Please apply by letter with C.V. to
The Headteacher, Ms G. Murch
St. Catherine's C. of E. Primary & Nursery School,
Musket Road, Heathfield,
Newton Abbot,
placeDevon. TQ12 6SB
or telephone 01626 832665
and ask to speak to Mrs Heathman
for more details.
11th December 2009
Dear Parents,
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
A huge thank you to our “Friends” committee for organising such a fun afternoon last Friday. Our very special thanks go to Ms Fowler and Ms Burns for the hours they have put into the event - well done to all!
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - the “Friends” will be running a Christmas Craft stall next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school - from 3-30 - 4-00 p.m.
All the children are welcome to join in and make a festive candle or wind chime for just £1-00!
TREE PLANTING
Thanks also to our gardening team who helped to plant 60 small trees last Saturday. We just managed to plant them all before the rain started!
Well done to the parents, governors and staff who attended, and a special mention to Erin, Katie, Oliver and Robbie (Zoe, Amy and Katy) who definitely have “green fingers”.
LIBRARY
It's nearly the end of term so the time is now upon us to RETURN any library books to Mrs Kilminster. No further books will be issued until the new term.
POPPY APPEAL
The Bovey Tracey branch of the Royal British Legion has asked us to pass on their gratitude for the recent Poppy Appeal. Our school raised £44-19 which has been included in the whole area total (to date) of £38,361-26 - fantastic!
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Don't forget that if you receive the following benefits you will probably be entitled to Free School Meals!
Income Support
Employment Support Allowance (Income Related)
Child Tax Credit without Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable income of less than £16,040
Income based Job Seekers Allowance
Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
If you have recently become unemployed but are still receiving Working Tax credits you may be entitled.
For further help:-
Telephone CYPS Helpline 0845 155 1019
Or ask in the school office for an application form.
USED COMPUTER CARTRIDGES
We will be collecting used computer cartridges for re-cycling after Christmas. The school will receive money for the cartridges which are recycled.
As and when you change your computer cartridge please think of the school and drop in your used one.
Thank you!
PLAYRANGERS
The play session on Thursday 17th December will run as usual from 3.30 until timeMinute0Hour186.00 p.m.
The following week is Christmas Eve, so the play session has been brought forward a day to Wednesday 23rd, and at the earlier time of 1.00 until timeMinute0Hour164.00 p.m. There will be no session on New Years Eve, but sessions will start again on Thursday 7th January at the normal time of 3.30 until timeMinute0Hour186.00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONS
We have had four delightful Christmas productions this week by Red, Yellow and Orange Classes. It has been wonderful to welcome parents and friends to our school to share the joy of Christmas-time. The staff have worked very hard in the background doing stage props, costumes, crowns, decorations, refreshments and so much more. Our appreciation goes to everyone who has helped in any way.
A reminder that parents and friends are invited to the Carol Service next Tuesday evening at 6-00 p.m. We know that you will enjoy this just as much as the other performances. The children in KS2 (Green, Blue and Violet Classes) are asked to return to school, wearing school uniform, by 5-30 p.m. in readiness for the service.
TONIGHT!
CHRISTMAS DISCO
Friday 11th December
5-30 - 7-00 p.m.
All St. Catherine's pupils welcome
Cost £1-50 on the door Tuck Shop available
MONDAY
CHRISTMAS PRIZE BINGO FUN
Monday 14th December
at St. Catherine's School
Doors open 6-30 p.m. Eyes down 7-00 p.m.
Refreshments and Raffle
All welcome Do come along and join us
TUESDAY
CAROLS BY LANTERN LIGHT
EVERYONE WELCOME
Next, Tuesday 15th December 6-00 p.m.
In the school hall
Led by the Rev. Becky Totterdell
Children will be taking part in the service
Followed by Tea, Coffee,
soft drinks and mince pies
Do come and join us.
4th December 2009
Dear Parents,
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to today's Christmas Fayre - more details will follow next week.
TREE PLANTING
A reminder that WEATHER PERMITTING we will be planting saplings TOMORROW from
10-00 - 12-00 timeMinute0Hour12noon.
All you need is a spade, a pair of wellies , plenty of energy - and please let us know if you can help!
Refreshments will be available.
Thank you in advance!
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Orange Class on Tuesday morning, Yellow Class on Wednesday morning and Red Class on Thursday morning.
A reminder that book bags are on sale through the school office at only £2-80 each. Book bags are very handy when your child starts to bring home more than one book and helps to keep them in good condition.
ROAD SAFETY
After the end of the school day many children get home and immediately want to dash outside again to play, which is understandable. Please remember that if your child is outdoors riding a bicycle after approximately 4-30 they should have lights!
VACANCY
A reminder that we are looking for a Meal Time Assistant and/or casual Meal Time Assistant.
If you are interested in working 1 ½ hours per day, term time only please drop a letter into the school office to apply or pop in and have a word with Mrs Heathman. It would be useful if you are able to include a CV of any relevant experience - this is helpful but not essential. Perhaps you would be happy to be on “stand-by” and work occasionally as and when needed - if this is the case please let us know.
KS1 PERFORMANCES
We are delighted to remind parents of our KS1 Christmas performances on Tuesday 8th December.
Afternoon performance - 2-00 p.m.
Evening performance - 6-00 p.m.
While the children are getting changed refreshments will be served.
Tea/Coffee and mince pies will be available after each performance and a donation would be appreciated.
A raffle will take place during the performance and if you are a lucky prize winner you may collect it at the end of the performance - your name will be attached.
We do hope you will be able to purchase a programme, designed by the children - on sale at 50p each.
FOUNDATION STAGE PERFORMANCES
Thursday 10th December - 2-30 p.m.
Friday 11th December - 11-00 a.m.
KS2 PANTOMIME (AFTER CHRISTMAS)
A reminder that the older children will be performing a pantomime after Christmas and because of this we will be holding an evening carol service instead of a KS2 performance. We are looking forward to sharing both of these with you.
DANCE CLUB
The last Dance Club will be Wednesday 9th December - there will be no club on the 16th December.
PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
Similarly, as there are many things happening over the next three weeks there will be no further club sessions on Friday 4th or 11th December.
These clubs will resume after Christmas.
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOORS EDGE - CHRISTMAS CRAFT PLAY DAY
Heathfield Community Centre
Monday 21st December 10-00 - 12-00 timeHour12Minute0noon
Activities aimed at pre school children
and siblings up to the age of 8
placeSOUTH DARTMOOR LEARNING COMMUNITY
If parents are interested in completing a coaching course to help develop skills and qualifications in order to help the young people in our community, do look at the placeSouth Dartmoor website, under Learning Community. Alternatively you could contact Matt White at the college if you are interested.
Please see -
http://www.activedevon.org/page.asp?section=00010001000600080006§ionTitle=Sports+Specific+Courses
CAROLS BY LANTERN LIGHT
EVERYONE WELCOME
Tuesday 15th December 6-00 p.m.
In the school hall
Led by the Rev. Becky Totterdell
Children will be taking part in the service
Followed by Tea, Coffee,
soft drinks and mince pies
Do come and join us.
27th November 2009
Dear Parents,
CHILDREN IN NEED
Thank you to everyone who contributed to last Friday's “pyjama” Children in Need day. We were absolutely delighted to find that your pennies and pounds amounted to £86-76 and we would like to stress that every penny paid in went to Children in Need.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Further messages of thanks from the “Friends” committee for the donations of money, gifts and bottles received towards the Christmas Fayre next week. We have collected over £70 so far and will add to this during next Friday's fund-raising event.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
at St. Catherine's
2-30 - 4-30 p.m.
Friday 4th December
Stalls/Refreshments/Raffle
Please tell your family and friends.
Look forward to seeing you there!
TREE PLANTING
A reminder that WEATHER PERMITTING we will be planting saplings next Saturday 5th December, from 10-00 - 12-00 timeMinute0Hour12noon.
All you need is a spade, a pair of wellies , plenty of energy - and please let us know if you can help!
Refreshments will be available.
Thank you in advance!
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Blue Class on Tuesday morning, Green Class on Wednesday morning and Violet Class on Thursday morning.
PERMISSION BOOKLETS - PHOTOGRAPHS
If you have recently received another copy of our Permission Booklet for your child/children we would ask you to complete and return this urgently please.
We have 42 children at present whose parents have not confirmed whether they have allergies, medical conditions, how they travel to and from school and whether they may be photographed for school purposes.
Within the next few months we will be updating our school website and will be posting photographs of exciting events which have taken place in and around the school including our class achievements. Unfortunately, if you have not completed this permission booklet your child's picture will not be included.
So do ask for another copy if you have mislaid your form as it would be a shame if your child's photograph was missed out.
VACANCY
We still have a vacancy for a Meal Time Assistant and/or casual Meal Time Assistant.
If you are interested in working 1 ½ hours per day, term time only please drop a letter into the school office to apply or pop in and have a word with Mrs Heathman. It would be useful if you are able to include a CV of any relevant experience - this is helpful but not essential.
KS1 PERFORMANCES
We are delighted to invite parents to our KS1 Christmas performances on Tuesday 8th December.
Afternoon performance - 2-00 p.m.
Evening performance - 6-00 p.m.
While the children are getting changed refreshments will be served.
Tea/Coffee and mince pies will be available after each performance and a donation would be appreciated.
A raffle will take place during the performance and if you are a lucky prize winner you may collect it at the end of the performance - your name will be attached.
We do hope you will be able to purchase a programme, designed by the children - on sale at 50p each.
FOUNDATION STAGE PERFORMANCES
As above, except different dates and times:-
Thursday 10th December - 2-30 p.m.
Friday 11th December - 11-00 a.m.
KS2 PANTOMIME (AFTER CHRISTMAS)
This year we have something slightly different - KS2 children will be performing a pantomime after Christmas and because of this we will be holding an evening carol service instead of a KS2 performance. We are looking forward to sharing both of these with you.
LIVING WORD LIBRARY
Next Tuesday, 1st December, will be the last Living Word lunchtime library session before the Christmas break. If your child has a Living Word library book please ensure this is returned next week.
SCHOOL GATES
A polite reminder that, for the safety of the children and adults, please do not drive through into the school parking and roundabout area. This is reserved for taxis, buses and staff parking only.
Please remember that children and parents should access the school through the pedestrian left hand gate (looking at the school), walk around the car-parking area and wait in the school playground. Access through the right hand pedestrian gate will be available at 8-55 a.m. making a circular journey for parents dropping children off. We do know that occasionally this has not always worked out quite as we would hope but we are constantly looking at improvements and if you have any suggestions please make a note of them and pass through to the school office for consideration.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - KS1 & FOUNDATION
A big “thank you” to those parents who were able to take part in the Christmas Crafts on Wednesday. Remember - look out for flyers about the “literacy through play” starting in January.
DIARY DATES
Friday 4th December - Christmas Fayre
Saturday 5th December - Tree Planting
Tuesday 8th December - KS1 Performances
Friday 11th December - Carol Singing
Friday 11th December - Disco
Monday 14th December - Bingo
Tuesday 15th December - Carol Service & KS2 - timeMinute0Hour186 pm
Wednesday 16th December - Christmas lunch
Thursday 17th December - Final day this term
Tuesday 5th January - First day of new term
FOR placeCitySALE
Pine toy chest £10, baby cot piano £4,
V-Tech V-Smito Games £5 each,
Bob duvet cover £5,
Selection of toys & books from £1
Graco pram/travel system/pushchair (boy) £25
“Klippan” car seat, cost £139, accept £30
Noddy dressing gown (2 - 3 yers) £2
Flop out foam bed (single) £15
Z-bed THW mattress (single), fold away, slim line £25
Futon style large fold up storaway bed £40
Telephone 01626 834526 or 07767 364462
13th November 2009
Dear Parents,
Well done to the reception children who took part in an excellent school assembly this morning.
Thank you also to the children in Green Class who made magnificent sandwiches to share with their parents yesterday afternoon. Great fun was had by all.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - 16th December
Please help the school by letting us know if your child will NOT require a school Christmas lunch. A form is attached for this purpose. This year our Christmas lunch will be:-
Roast Turkey with roast potatoes
and vegetables 
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Chocolate gateau
or
Mince Pie
CHILDREN IN NEED - FRIDAY 20TH NOV
A reminder that the children may dress up in their pyjamas or night-clothes and bring along a favourite bedtime story to share with other children next Friday for CHILDREN IN NEED. (We would suggest you pencil their name inside the book in order that we can identify the owner - we may have one or two identical books!) If you would like to donate a few pennies this would be very welcome (but not expected).
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for Blue Class on Tuesday morning, Green Class on Wednesday morning and Violet Class on Thursday morning.
COMMUNITY NEWS
COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE FROM OUR LOCAL POLICE
We have been advised that a bogus caller has been operating in our area claiming to be from Cancer Research and asking for bank details. As always please remember to keep the chain on the door and verify the identity of any caller by telephoning the company using your phone book. If in doubt - keep them out!
CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX APPEAL
If you would like the school to deliver your completed shoe box please ensure that this is received on Monday, 16th November. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our collection.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS HERE IN SCHOOL
Advance warning of a fantastic FREE workshop for parents and younger children on Wednesday 25th November. More details will follow shortly.
FOR SALE
V-Smile Games £5 each
Play people Noahs Ark with animals £10
Fisher Price, musical Winnie the Pooh learning tree with balls £10
Flop out foam bed chair (ideal teenagers & youngsters) £15
Wooden playpen £20
Telephone 07767 364462
LIVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Table Top Sale
Sunday 22nd November
11-00 a.m. - 3-00 p.m.
Festive food, toys, bric a brac, gifts
and refreshments
Telephone 01626 832956 for more details
A message to you all from a concerned parent:-
Apparently there is a new car-jacking scam taking place around the country and this is what has happened to others …
You look into your rear view mirror to back out of your space and notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, of course, you jump out of your car to remove it - this is when the carjackers appear out of no-where, steal your car with your personal items inside, including your handbag or wallet giving them your home address and possibly bank details and money!
Therefore, a word of warning! If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, lock your doors and just drive away and remove the paper later.
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6th November 2009
Dear Parents,
Welcome back and firstly we have some excellent news:
PINK FRIDAY
Thank you to everyone who helped us to raise £294.30 for breast cancer on the last day before half term. What an absolutely fantastic turn out in pink and well done to all the children! There were photographs and reports in the Mid Devon Advertiser and Herald Express which we hope you have seen. After suggestions from several dads we thought we would like to do Blue Friday next year on behalf of prostate cancer care - we do hope you will feel able to support us again.
CLUBS WITH MISS CLEAVE
(NEXT WEEK)
Please note that Miss Cleave will be unable to take clubs after school next week. Therefore, Dance Club on Wednesday 11th is cancelled and Performing Arts Club on Friday 13th is also cancelled for one week only.
Recorder Club on Thursday 12th will be taken by Mrs Norris.
CHILDREN IN NEED
As you know, national Children in Need takes place on Friday 20th November and we are very aware that you have already been very generous in supporting our Pink Day. However, we are going to participate in Children in Need activities and we would like all the children (and adults) to come to school in their pyjamas or night-clothes and bring along a favourite bedtime story to share with other children! (We would suggest you pencil their name inside the book in order that we can identify the owner - we may have one or two identical books!) If you would like to donate a few pennies this would be very welcome (but not expected).
Unfortunately, this year everything has come at once and the FRIENDS are already getting ready for our Christmas Fair so, as usual, we will be holding a mufti day to support this. The date for this is the 27th November. Please give what you can.
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for business for Orange Class on Tuesday morning, Yellow Class on Wednesday morning and Red Class on Thursday morning.
MEASURING AND WEIGHING CHILDREN
IN YEARS 6 & RECEPTION
If your child is in Reception or Year 6 you should have received a letter yesterday regarding "measuring the height and weight of children". If you have not received your letter please ask for a copy from the school office. This routine data information is anonymous and confidential but you may opt out by completing and returning the appropriate slip to the school office.
END OF SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS
We have experienced a few problems at the end of the day during this term and, in an attempt to ensure greater security for your children, we will be making the following changes. All the children in Orange and Yellow classes will be led into the playground by the person who has been teaching them and they will wait in the playground in a group until you come and collect them from their teacher.
Older children will come out of their classes in the usual way, as will the children in the Foundation Stage Unit.
If you have any further suggestions or comments to make about the arrangements at the start or end of the school day, please speak to us about them or drop a note into the school office.
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER - RECEPTION CLASS ASSEMBLY
May we invite parents of children in our reception class to join Mrs Norris and the school for a Foundation Stage Unit Assembly at 3-05 p.m. next Friday, 13th November?
(Due to the part time hours of the nursery age children they will not take an active part in the assembly this time).
WANTED IN THE FOUNDATION UNIT
Mrs Norris and Miss Holloway would be grateful for the following donations, but please speak to them first so that we don't have too many of the same items.
Large tyres (e.g. tractor tyres)
Boxes - wooden/plastic crates
Large materials
Dressing up clothes
Unwanted outside play equipment
COMMUNITY NEWS
PLAYRANGERS
There is an opportunity for volunteers to join the Play Rangers at Heathfield. Do you have a small amount of time that you could spare to facilitate play activities to the children of Heathfield on Thursdays 3.30-6pm? As a volunteer you will have access to FREE play training courses, if required, to provide you with skills that could be useful for a future career. Each week the volunteer will work alongside qualified Play Rangers to gain experience and have some fun along the way. Activities include environmental play, sports, face painting and much more!
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Play Ranger please contact Jane Sharp, Play Development Officer, Teignbridge District Council. 01626 215602 or visit their website: http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=16341&p=0
LITTLE PUMAS TAE KWON DO
are reaching out for new members
Ages 4 - 7 years
at St. Catherine's School hall
Tuesdays - 5-00 - 5-30 p.m.
First month is free.
Little Pumas learn discipline, memory, teamwork, protection, safety and respect.
Badges and belts awarded.
Come along - they'll love it!
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16th October 2009
Dear Parents,
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our lovely harvest celebration last Sunday. It was a great success and the children were, as usual, absolute stars! The collection for Farm Africa made £42-28 - thank you.
YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL VISIT
Parents of children in Year 6 will have received a letter this week concerning the residential trip organised for next summer.
We would like to advise other parents that next summer the trip is only open to Year 6 children because we are planning to change the time of our residential trips to the Autumn Term in future and we did not want the present Year 6 pupils to miss out! A similar trip for the new Years 4, 5 and 6 is already being planned for November 2010.
PERMISSION BOOKLETS
If you have not already returned your Permission Booklet please pop this into the school office on Monday.
DRESSING UP CLOTHES
The children LOVE dressing up during playtimes but we are short of dressing up items (especially for boys). If you have any old fun clothes to donate please could you leave them with the school office? Old net curtains make wonderful fairy outfits for the girls!
LIBRARY
On Monday next week we will be receiving our library book exchange! This is good news meaning that the children will have new books to choose from the following week. However, because Mrs Kilminster will need some several hours to receive these books there will be no library for Orange and Red Classes next week.
CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX APPEAL
This Christmas the school will once again be supporting the Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal. The Samaritan's distribute shoe boxes full of goodies to war torn countries enabling the children in these areas to have at least one parcel during the festive period.
Anyone interested in contributing may like to be on the look-out for suitable items - perhaps toy boxes are going to be sorted before Christmas - any scarves, toys, pens etc (in good condition) can be included.
If you would like to participate in this appeal you can either cover and fill your own shoe box and label it "boy" or "girl" or you can bring in individual items and leave at the collection point by the office. We will then make up as many boxes as possible and send them from St. Catherine's. Items needed include toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, flannels, pens, pencils, paper, small toys (not battery operated), balls hats, gloves, scarves (basically if it will fit into a shoebox [not liquid or food items] it will probably be O.K.)
If you have any shoeboxes at home which you can donate we would be very grateful.
We are also after a volunteer to help organise, wrap and put together the Christmas shoe-boxes. If you have an hour or two to spare now and again please let Mrs Heathman know.
PINK DAY - NEXT FRIDAY
The school will be holding a Pink Friday to raise money for Breast cancer care on 23rd October. Children are invited to pay £1 to wear something pink to school and there will be prizes for the best dressed in each class. At 3-o-clock their will be a pink fete in the hall featuring a pink raffle with all pink prizes - top prize is a fantastic pink cake! There will also be teas, coffees and pink cakes on sale along with face painting, biscuit decorating and of course the chance to see lots of photos from the day. Parents attending the fete may collect their children from class at 3-o-clock.
We are also having a colouring competition again this year and your child should be bringing the picture home with them tonight. Please make sure their name and class are filled in before they are returned to school. Tickets for the pink raffle will be on sale at 10p each in school and in the playground at the end of each day from Monday 19th.
Any donations of pink cakes or biscuits to sell at the fete will be very gratefully received.
Performing arts club is cancelled next Friday so you can all come to the fete!
MOOR'S EDGE CHILDREN'S CENTRE
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
A free six week course for parents/carers and their children aged 2 - 3, starts Tuesday 20th October from 10-00 - 12-00 noon at the Community Centre.
25th September 2009
Dear Parents,
PARENTS' MEETING
Next dateMonth9Day29Year2009Tuesday, 29th September 2009
in the school hall
7-00 p.m.
Your chance to clarify any points on the most recent Ofsted report!
Do come and join us to learn our
vision for the future.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
Your child brought home his/her school photograph last week. Please remember you only had 10 days to return your order forms. Late orders incur an additional fee and need to be sent direct to the company. If you wish to order send your envelope into school by Monday morning at the latest.
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Well done to all the children who took part in this week's Football Tournament. It was fantastic to be able to host this event and welcome children and parents from Moretonhampstead, St. Mary's Buckfast, and placePlaceNameBuckfastleigh PlaceTypeSchools.
LIBRARY
Next week the library will be open for business for Blue Class on Tuesday morning, Green Class on Wednesday morning and Violet Class on Thursday morning. Children are reminded to return their books to Mrs Kilminster on the appropriate days. Reception age children will bring home a library book this week, which they may keep for two weeks, after which they will be able to exchange it. Book Bags are on sale via the school office for only £2-80!
ORANGE CLASS ASSEMBLY
Parents of children in Orange Class are invited to join the children and staff for assembly next Friday, 2nd October, at timeHour15Minute03-05 p.m.
SITUATIONS VACANT!
Meal Time Assistant required - term time only
1.5 hours per day - Monday - Friday
Duties include supervision children in the dining area and playground. Please apply by letter to Ms Murch.
Closing date 16th October - Interviews 21st October
BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL TICKETS
We now have tickets available for the “Friends” Bridgwater Carnival trip. The coach will depart from school at 5-00 p.m. on Friday 6th November. Cost £5-50 per seat - available from the school office.
MOBILE YOUTH CENTRE
HEATHFIELD
TONIGHT
FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 - 13
Mobile Youth Centre arrives in Heathfield!
On Friday evenings, from 6.30 - 8.30pm, we are extremely lucky to have a brand new, mobile youth centre at the school.
Fully equipped with computers, internet access, music, qualified staff and a range of activities "the bus" (as young people seem to call it!) will provide a much needed safe place to go in the evenings and will offer an exciting range of things for young people to do.
It is hoped that the local young people will really take ownership of this fantastic facility and work with the staff to come up with new ideas for activities, trips etc.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to speak to a member of staff on the bus or call John Smith, Area Youth Worker on 07717 157934"
11th September 2009
Dear Parents,
NEW! SALAD BAR AVAILABLE DAILY
From Monday the ladies in the school kitchen would like to offer the children an additional menu choice!
A salad bar will be available with various choices, for example:-
Choose one from these example options:-
Sliced turkey, ham, quiche, chicken drumstick,
boiled egg or grated cheese.
Together with one of these options:-
Rice, or pasta, potato or bread
Plus your choice of salad:-
Grated cheese, lettuce, sweetcorn, beetroot, tomato, cucumber, peppers, onion,
celery, coleslaw etc.
GOVERNOR NEWS!
This week our newest governor, Mr. Russell Terry, would like to share some background information with you and his report is given below:-
Hello,
My name is Russell Terry and I am the new parent governor. I have lived locally for 25 years and for the last six years I have been living in Heathfield.
I have a daughter who is in Year 1 and also have a son who will be joining the nursery in January.
I believe I have joined at a great time with the school getting a good Ofsted report. I will ensure that I will do my bit to make St. Catherine's School the best in the area.
As I work full time, I am not at school as often as I would wish. However, when I am in the playground please do not hesitate to approach me.
Thank you.
CLUBS
After School Clubs are being reviewed and we will let you know the choices available to the children as soon as possible.
FOOTBALL CLUB - SATURDAYS
With much regret Mr. Moyle will be unable to run the Saturday morning football club for the next few months. Hopefully, if circumstances change, he would like to re-start again in the spring, but we will keep you informed. A HUGE THANK YOU TO MR. MOYLE for the support and training he has done for the children in his spare time.
GUITAR TUITION
There are now some spaces for guitar tuition (on Thursday afternoons after school). The cost is £4 per fifteen minute individual session, payable in advance for the half term.
HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME
Last week we reminded parents about holidays:-
Additional holidays are not encouraged but if necessary we may authorise up to ten days per year. For those of you who may be thinking of booking your holiday for next year please remember that we cannot sanction holidays during SATS week, which will commence May 10th next year for Key Stage 2 and the week commencing 3rd May for KS1.
In addition it is so important to consider very carefully before thinking of taking holidays for the first two weeks of a new term (especially in September when children need to renew friendships with their classmates, become familiar with their new class routines and teachers. All this is much harder to accomplish once the class are settled. For this reason we would request that you do not ask for holidays at the beginning of a new school term.
PHOTOGRAPHS
A reminder that individual photographs will be taken on Wednesday. Please make sure your child arrives in a school sweatshirt. Younger brothers and sisters are welcome to come along first thing (from 8-30 a.m.) to have individual or family photographs taken.
DATA COLLECTION SHEETS & HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENTS
If you have any amendments to your data collection sheet (handed out last July) please may we have this as soon as possible? The red copy of your Home School Agreement should also now be returned to school.
“FRIENDS” COMMUNITY OUTING
Wonderful news - advance notice that once again this year the Friends committee will be organising a trip to BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL. Further details will follow shortly, but if you are interested you may like to leave your name at the school office. Tickets will be available on a “first come, first served basis”.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BOVEY TRACEY TOWN COUNCIL have asked for our help in reminding parents and neighbours that this year they are taking part in a Yellow Pages recycling competition. If you have not already disposed of your Yellow Pages, please place the directory in your black recycling box but first pull off the top cover and drop it into school! Bovey Tracey Town Council could win £2,000 worth of tree planting for the Heathfield area if we collect enough!
SHINE TV - SMALL MINDED - UKTV
Small Minded is a new guessing game show for the UKTV channel WATCH. Every week celebrities and comedians are teamed with a child and have to guess what's going on when the children paint, draw and act out their challenge. UKTV are holding auditions in placeCityExeter over the next few weeks for what should be a really fun and exciting experience for children. If children are successful the filming will take place at weekends and during half term.
PLAYGROUP
Every Thursday morning from 9-30 - 11-00 a.m.
Cost £1-50
At the Community Centre
CAR BOOT placeCitySALE placePlaceNameMill PlaceNameMarsh PlaceTypePark, Bovey Tracey
Carnival Committee - dateMonth9Day13Year2009Sunday 13th September 2009
1-00 p.m. sellers 2-00 p.m. buyers
Contact Lucy on 078250 85346
4th September 2009
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to school. I do hope you all enjoyed the summer - it is great to see all the children back in school and we are looking forward to an exciting Autumn Term.
This term we welcome back Mrs Norris and have a new regular supply teacher on the team - Mr. Powell.
RE-ELECTION OF PARENT GOVERNOR
Our initial good news is that we have been able to twist Mr. Williams' arm to stand as Parent Governor again for another four years. You may remember that we asked for nominations the last two weeks of term and as Mr. Williams was the only brave candidate we are delighted to appoint him.
As always with the first newsletter, may we start with a few polite reminders:-
NO FIZZY DRINKS/CHOCOLATE
Another reminder not to put fizzy drinks or chocolate in packed lunch boxes. If your child has a dessert or yoghurt please pop a teaspoon into their lunch-box as well. All Key Stage Two children should bring a piece of fresh fruit for morning break - the younger children will receive fruit most days but it would be helpful if you could provide fruit for the first day of each new term. Alternatively a healthy snack may be purchased from the school kitchen.
PLEASE ONLY PUT WATER IN YOUR CHILD'S CLASS WATER BOTTLE.
PLEASE LABEL SCHOOL CLOTHES
With the start of a new term, may we remind parents to label all school clothes, especially sweatshirts. REMEMBER - USE A PERMANENT MARKER AS BIRO WASHES OUT.
PARKING
Please help us, and our neighbours, by thinking about where you park when dropping and collecting children. For new parents - the school gates are kept closed for safety - do not drive into the school grounds or use the roundabout. Our neighbours have been advised to call the police should anyone obstruct a driveway so please be warned! It is also important to leave the roadway clear for emergency vehicles and it is sensible to park cars on ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONLY.
All schools have congestion problems; therefore, please do all you can to ease the situation - even better if you live within walking distance leave the car at home.
GUITAR TUITION
There are now some spaces for guitar tuition (on Thursday afternoons after school) - please let Mrs Heathman know immediately if you are interested in learning the guitar. For those who have been learning guitar over the last few terms the next lessons will start on Thursday 10th September.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
A reminder that if you receive the following benefits your child may be entitled to receive a Free School Meal:-
Income Support and Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
or Guaranteed Element Pension Credit
or Child Tax Credit and DO NOT RECEIVE ANY WORKING TAX CREDIT.
If you think that your child is entitled to a free meal but you have not yet applied please pop into the school office and ask for an application form.
ABSENCES
Lots of reminders in today's newsletter - if your child needs a day away from school don't forget to ask for a Holiday Form. Additional holidays are not encouraged but if necessary we may authorise up to ten days per year. And for those of you who may be thinking of booking your holiday for next year please remember that we cannot sanction holidays during SATS week, which will be commencing May 10th next year for Key Stage 2 and the week commencing 3rd May for KS1. IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LET THE SCHOOL KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE EITHER BY TELEPHONE OR LETTER.
YEAR 6 CHILDREN
If your child is in Year 6 this year you will need to know that the Admissions Team have been busily preparing for the next admissions round, and the online application facility for pupils transferring to secondary school will be open from 1st September until 16th October 2009.
This does seem to be very early but you need to think about where you wish your child to go in September 2010 and apply as soon as possible. Parents can also use the Parent Information Point in the school office reception area to view admission information. Please be aware that if you miss the deadline you may not get the school of your choice - just because you live in the placeSouth Dartmoor catchment area your child will not automatically be transferred there - YOU NEED TO APPLY BEFORE 16TH OCTOBER.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Advance warning that all children will have individual photographs taken on Wednesday 16th September. Please make sure your child arrives in a school sweatshirt. (If you want to give your child a brush or comb please do so). Younger brothers and sisters are welcome to come along first thing (from 8-30 a.m.) to have individual or family photographs taken. These will be ready well before Christmas.
DIARY DATES
Monday 7th Sept - First day for nursery children
Wednesday 16th Sept - Photographs
Wednesday 16th Sept - First Bible Club 3-30 p.m.
Friday 25th Sept - Friends Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 7th Oct - “A Little Princess” (older pupils)
Sunday 11th Oct - Harvest Festival in school
Wednesday 14th Oct - Governors' Meeting
26th - 30th October - Half Term
COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
Please note these messages from our local police service:-
Yellow pages are currently being delivered in placeDevon. Delivery agents have been instructed not to leave directories on view from the street, however it is unavoidable that some books will be left outside and the support of neighbours is enlisted where possible to minimise the risk of burglaries.
The following event has been organised for the benefit of those over 55. placeSouth Devon Community Safety Day. It will take place on dateMonth9Day15Year2009Tuesday 15th September 2009 at Forde House, Newton Abbot from 1100hrs to 1500hrs. Admission and lunch are free of charge. The morning session will be attended by Trading Standards and Consumer Direct who will offer advice/show DVDs with regard to scams, bogus callers etc. Crime Prevention & Fire Officers will also be on hand to offer advice. The afternoon session will be based on the outcomes of real court trials. This is a free event. However to ensure numbers please secure your place by calling 01392 452060 or emailing lcjb2@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
17th July 2009
Dear Parents,
SUMMER FAYRE
Despite the rain we were delighted with the fantastic Summer Fayre organised by Mrs Westbury and the “Friends” committee. May we say a HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the day - the committee raised a magnificent £1,400! This money is used is many ways to help OUR children and whether you came along to support, sat behind a stall, baked a cake, bought a draw ticket or watched the children performing THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. On the 25th September the Friends will hold their Annual General Meeting. This is an advance notice to say that you will be very welcome to attend.
DATA COLLECTION SHEETS
A copy of the information we hold for your child on our computer records (called a Data Collection Sheet) was issued to you with your child's report. Please return this to school, duly updated, as soon as possible.
YOU COULD WIN £50, £30 OR £20 TESCO VOUCHER
It takes only five minutes to complete the on-line parental questionnaire and your reply will be added to the prize draw! placePlaceNameSouth PlaceNameDartmoor PlaceTypeCommunity College are particularly interested in what facilities
you would like in OUR area!
Please use the link on our school website at
www.stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk
For holiday information see
SummerActivities.htm
OFSTED
You will have received a copy of the press release (sent home with your child yesterday) regarding our very recent Ofsted Inspection. We are, of course, delighted with the result and I know you will be too! We will be using this report as a springboard to achieving even greater things in the year ahead.
SUMMER DISCO
TONIGHT
Friday, 17th July
5-30 - 7-00 p.m.
All St. Catherine's pupils welcome
Cost £1-50 on the door
Tuck Shop available for sweets, crisps & drink
EUCHARIST SERVICE - 9-25 a.m. Monday 20th
We have been fortunate in being able to continue to hold a Eucharist in school each term since Fr. Richard left us and we thank Rev. Graham Hamilton for officiating on these occasions. Our next Eucharist will be on Monday 20th July and we invite all parents and friends to join us in celebrating God's goodness to us over the past twelve months.
NURSERY CLASS - SEPTEMBER 2009
As many parents will know free nursery education is being increased from September 2009 and it is now possible to receive 15 hours of paid time at the school's nursery with effect from September.
If you know of working parents who currently pay for their child to go to a nursery elsewhere it may be worth sharing this information with them as it is also possible to top-up the time spent in school by paying for the additional hours. Please ask Miss Holloway, Ms Murch or Mrs Heathman for further details.
Children who are expected to start in September will already have received information concerning this increased service and may we remind you that nursery pupils will start on Monday 7th September, not Thursday 3rd September as originally advertised. Children in Reception will do half a day on Thursday 3rd September and on Friday stay for lunch!
LEAVERS ASSEMBLY
This has been arranged for 9-25 a.m. on Tuesday 21st July and parents of children leaving school are very welcome to share this very special time with us.
LAST DAY OF TERM - Tuesday 21st July
PICNIC IN THE PLAYGROUND
Another reminder that all parents are invited to come and celebrate the last day of term with us when at 12-00 timeMinute0Hour12noon, weather permitting, we will have a picnic lunch in the playground whilst entertained by Emazdad. So, bring your own picnic or order a packed lunch by 9-30 from our school kitchen. The children will be sitting in their “houses” on the playground but feel free to join your child/ren's house. If it's wet the children will eat in their classes at 11-30 and go to the hall for the timeMinute0Hour1212 o'clock entertainment, but again you are welcome to join us. We look forward to seeing you there - but please be responsible for your children's behaviour during this time so that everyone can enjoy the occasion.
After lunch the children will return to their classrooms and will finish school at the usual time of 3-30 p.m.
MATHS PROJECT - BOTTLE TOPS
As you all know we have been collecting bottle tops to help with our Maths project this half term. Miss Glenny would like to invite anyone who is interested to pop in to the hall after school on Monday (20th July) to see how we have been using the bottle tops to support the children's Maths and to see some of the work different classes have been doing.
SATURDAY MORNING FOOTBALL CLUB
Mr. Moyle has been a wonderful football coach for us over the last few months and we would like to pass on our sincere thanks on behalf of the school, children and staff for his commitment on Saturday mornings.
He will be taking time off during the school summer holidays and, therefore; the last Football Club will be the tournament on Saturday 25th July. There will be no Fooball Club during the school holidays and we will remind you in September about a starting date.
COMMUNITY NEWS
PLAYRANGERS
Playrangers will continue on Thursdays throughout the Summer Holidays. The hours will be slightly different, from 2-00 - 5-00 p.m.
Children are reminded that under 8s need a responsible adult to accompany them. If the weather is hot then please wear suncream and br
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Pine Cot & Mattress (clean condition) £30-00
Kidz Cargo Double Buggie
3 Wheeler black tandem style double pushchair (from new born) complete with rain cover and cozy toes, underneath basket and wheel pump (£300 new).
Good clean condition £60-00
Contact Marie 07757 798349
CLEARING THE WAY FOR A NEW YOUTH CENTRE!
Families and young people please join us,
THURSDAY 13th AUGUST
timeMinute0Hour1111am - 3pm
FOR A CLEAR UP & BBQ.
Heathfield Youth Club will be there as will Bovey Youth Cafe and other interested parties.
A handover ceremony will take place on the day and the press will be in attendance.
Planning permission has now been granted for a new youth centre in Heathfield.
Join us on the site adjacent to Sparkworld to find out some more!
PLAYRANGERS WILL BE THERE AS WELL
FROM 11-00 A.M.
YELLOW WOODS CHALLENGE
This year Teignbridge and the Yellow Woods Challenge will not be collecting Yellow Pages through the school. However, you can now recycle your old Yellow Pages directory at home by using your black recycling box.
DIARY DATES
Friday 17th July - School Disco
Monday 20th July - Eucharist 9-25 a.m.
Tuesday 21st July - Leavers Assembly 9-25 a.m.
Tuesday 21st July -
Picnic in the playground at 12-00 timeMinute0Hour12noon if dry
Tuesday 21st July - Last day of term
Thursday 3rd September - First day for children
Monday 7th September - First day for nursery
Wednesday 16th September - Photographs
Friday 25th September - Friends AGM
A small number of children are moving away from the area over the holidays and we wish them all the very best in their new schools!
Finally … have a fantastic summer break and we look forward to seeing you again in just six weeks time!
P.S. There is school on Monday and Tuesday next week!
10th July 2009
Dear Parents,
SPORTS DAY
Let's hope Wednesday afternoon brings us some lovely weather! If so, once again this is the plan …
SPORTS DAY Yrs R - 6 (weather permitting)
A reminder that parents are invited to come and join us for a PICNIC LUNCH
on the school field at timeMinute0Hour1212-05 p.m.
on Wednesday 15th July
You can order a “take-away” lunch from the school kitchen at £2-50.
Last orders taken, will be up to 9-30 a.m. on the day.
Menu
Sausage roll & Chips or
Jacket Potato and choice of filling or
Ham or cheese or tuna mayo granary baguette
~~~~
During the afternoon the school kitchen will be serving Cream Teas
(tea/coffee with 1 scone, jam & clotted cream)
only £1-75
or Strawberries and cream (with tea or coffee)
only £1-50
~~~~
Cookies or choc ices 50p each
~~~~
Order a takeaway lunch for your child/ren as usual from the school menu at £1-95
You can, of course, bring along your own packed lunch!
If you are here in school and your child is mischievous while with you, the school would expect YOU to reprimand him or her. Sometimes parents feel awkward telling their children off as they feel that the school should do this during school time. We would like to reassure you that we welcome parents taking over the responsibility during activities such as family picnics.
SUMMER FAYRE - TOMORROW - 2-00 pm
We have summer dancing and performances, ferret racing, competitions, raffles, stalls, bouncy castle, ball pool, horse racing and much more.
Bring all the family to join us for
a fantastic afternoon!
Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
COME RAIN OR SHINE YOU WILL BE WELCOME!
WE HAVE A MARQUEE AVAILABLE FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Green Class will be performing as a SAMBA BAND at the Summer Fete - do come along and support your child and listen to the wonderful music!
LIBRARY BOOKS
Another reminder that Mrs Kilminster is still collecting outstanding library books. Please make sure any books lurking at home under beds and down the sofa are returned to school next week.
PREMIER SPORT - FREE SESSIONS
Last opportunity to join the FREE SESSIONS!
TAG placeRUGBY - after school from 3-30 - 4-45 p.m.
Monday 13th July
HOCKEY - after school from 3-30 - 4-45 p.m.
Tuesday 14th July
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ARE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE?
Don't forget, in case of emergency we need an up to date, working, telephone number! With your child's report you will receive a Data Collection Sheet advising you of the details we hold on our computer system for your child. Please check this sheet very carefully, make any amendments, update any telephone numbers and addresses and return this sheet to school as soon as possible, and definitely before the end of term. Thank you.
YOU COULD WIN £50, £30 OR £20 TESCO VOUCHER
It takes only five minutes to complete the on-line parental questionnaire and your reply will be added to the prize draw! placePlaceNameSouth PlaceNameDartmoor PlaceTypeCommunity College are particularly interested in what facilities
you would like in OUR area!
Please use the link on our school website at
www.stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk
For holiday information see
SummerActivities.htm
SUMMER DISCO
Next Friday, 17th July
5-30 - 7-00 p.m.
All St. Catherine's pupils welcome
Cost £1-50 on the door
Tuck Shop available for sweets, crisps & drink
LEAVERS ASSEMBLY
This has been arranged for 9-25 a.m. on Tuesday 21st July and all parents are invited. Come and share this very special day with us.
LAST DAY OF TERM - Tuesday 21st July
PICNIC IN THE PLAYGROUND
Come and celebrate the last day of term with us. We would like to invite all parents to join us at 12-00 when, weather permitting, we will be having a picnic lunch in the playground whilst entertained by Emazdad. So, bring your own picnic or order a packed lunch by 9-30 from our school kitchen. The children will be sitting in their “houses” on the playground but feel free to join your children/ren's house. If it's wet the children will eat in their classes at 11-30 and go to the hall for the timeMinute0Hour1212 o'clock entertainment, but again you are welcome to join us. We look forward to seeing you there - but please be responsible for your children's behaviour during this time so that everyone can enjoy the occasion.
COMMUNITY NEWS
TONIGHT!
NEWTON ABBOT CARNIVAL FUN RUN
This takes place at TDC Offices Forde House, addressStreetBrunel Road, registration from timeMinute0Hour186.00 p.m.
A 2K race for anybody, any age, but if under 8 must be accompanied by an adult,
starts at timeMinute45Hour186.45 p.m.
There are medals for all finishers.
COMMUNITY YOUTH BUS
Most parents will know that there is a Youth Bus on Tuesday evenings for the youths in the area. Unfortunately this bus is being used by children who are too young! We have been asked to remind parents that children aged 3 - 7 should not be left with the organisers. Increasing numbers of very young children are arriving on the bus on a Tuesday night while parents are at the Heathfield Arms. The organisers have asked us to mention that whilst they enjoy building relationships with children and young people, they are not responsible for the children, and parents must be aware that they are not a childcare facility.
PLAYRANGERS
Playrangers will continue on Thursdays throughout the Summer Holidays. The hours will be slightly different, from 2-00 - 5-00 p.m.
Children are reminded that under 8s need a responsible adult to accompany them. If the weather is hot then please wear suncream and bring a drink.
3rd July 2009
Dear Parents,
OFSTED
Thank you to everyone who has supported the school, not only over the last week but also over the last twelve months. The official HMI Ofsted report should be with us before the end of term and we will share this with you all as soon as it is in our hands. In the meantime many parents have kindly asked how our Ofsted Inspection went but unfortunately we are unable to tell you very much until the report is received. Rest assured we will let you know as soon as possible!
TALENT SHOW
A huge “thank you” to all the children who took part in last Friday's Talent Show. We all enjoyed it enormously and I know that the parents and friends who supported the event had a great evening as well!
This was so successful we hope to do it again …
In the meantime WELL DONE to our winners, Jourdan, Megan, Katie and Jess and to all the artists - Maddie, Courtney, Grace, Bethany, Leila, Lauren, Meghann, Charlie, Danielle, Bethany W, Alisha, Chloe, Shannon, Summer, Tom, Gena and Keane.
NURSERY SPORTS DAY
What a fantastic Rainbow Sports Day we had on Wednesday. Thank you to all the parents who joined us for both the sports and the class activities. Our school kitchen did a roaring trade with cream teas and strawberries and cream - let's keep our fingers crossed for Monday afternoon and hope we have another successful event! WELL DONE TO ALL THE YOUNG ATHLETES!
LIBRARY BOOKS
Please now return all library books to Mrs Kilminster.
SPORTS DAY Yrs R - 6
(weather permitting)
A reminder that parents are invited to come and join us for a PICNIC LUNCH
on the school field at timeMinute0Hour1212-05 p.m.
on Monday 6th July
You can order a “take-away” lunch from the school kitchen at £2-50.
Last orders taken, will be up to 9-30 a.m. on the day.
Menu
Sausages & Chips
or
Jacket Potato and choice of filling
or
Ham or cheese or tuna mayo granary baguette
~~~~
During the afternoon the school kitchen will be serving
Cream Teas
(tea/coffee with 1 scone, jam & clotted cream)
only £1-75
or Strawberries and cream
(with tea or coffee)
only £1-50
~~~~
Cookies or choc ices 50p each
~~~~
Order a takeaway lunch for your child/ren as usual from the school menu at £1-95
You can, of course, bring along your own packed lunch!
If you are here in school and your child is mischievous while with you, the school would expect YOU to reprimand him or her. Sometimes parents feel awkward telling their children off as they feel that the school should do this during school time. We would like to reassure you that we welcome parents taking over the responsibility during activities such as family picnics.
“FRIENDS” OF ST. CATHERINE'S
Our “Friends” committee are a small band of hard-working ladies who have organised many events over the past year for the benefit of our children e.g. end of term discos, bingo evenings and of course the forthcoming Summer Fayre.
Mrs Westbury has done a marvellous job over the last few years organising the “Friends” and we thank her enormously. She will now be standing down as Chairperson of the committee and we are urgently seeking new members to keep the “Friends” running.
Perhaps there is a group of two or three friends who have time to spare? Mrs Westbury will be happy to guide you and pass on helpful information.
With two or three parents willing to share the burden this can be a very rewarding job, however, there is no doubt that without a Chairperson steering the committee we will no longer be in a position to organise all the lovely events enjoyed by our children. Can you help?
Don't forget that our SUMMER FAYRE is only eight days away. We now need all the draw books (and money) returned to school. Donations of raffle prizes and cuddly toys would be very welcome.
Don't forget there will be children's competitions!
Please find a paper plate attached to today's newsletter. Your help would be appreciated in filling this with either a home-made or shop bought cake. Return it to us next Friday, with your name on the back, and you will be entered into a draw for a FREE FAMILY SWIM.
SAINSBURY VOUCHERS
Thank you so much for all the Sainsbury tokens. We have collected 6,838 and have ordered the following items:-
Super Jump x 2
Mini Tennis Net x 1
Ultra foam rocket x 3
Target master x 1
More Cubes x 1
More Cube cards x 1
LIVING WORD LIBRARY
Tuesday 14th July will be the last Living Word Library session before the end of term. Can all the children who have borrowed books please return them to school BEFORE Monday 13th July in order that the ladies can collect the books ready for the new term in September.
PREMIER SPORT - FREE SESSIONS
TAG placeRUGBY - after school from 3-30 - 4-45 p.m.
Monday 6th and Monday 13th July
HOCKEY - after school from 3-30 - 4-45 p.m.
Tuesday 7th and Tuesday 14th July
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please register at the school office on Monday morning - only 20 places available.
COMMUNITY NEWS & FOR placeCitySALE
PREMIER SPORT - SUMMER placeHOLIDAY CAMP
MULTI-SPORT CAMP
To be held at school on
Thursday 23rd July and Friday 24th July
Time: 9-30 a.m. - 3-30 p.m.
Ages: 4 - 12 years (boys and girls)
Cost: JUST £9-95 per day!
Rick's mobile 07748 943201
Leigh's mobile 07725 594710
Exclusive to pupils of St. Catherine's ONLY
HEATHFIELD YOUTH CLUB
Wednesday 8th July
Last session before the summer holidays!
FREE BBQ AND FAMILY ROUNDERS MATCH
at the old school field 6-00 p.m. start
LIVERTON UNITED F.C.
FUN DAY AND CAR BOOT placeCitySALE
Sunday 12th July 10-00 a.m. - 4-00 p.m.
(Sellers from 9-00 a.m. Cars £5, Vans £7)
(See poster for more details or contact Rachael on 07935 252046)
FOR placeCitySALE
Two chest drawers and small bedside with blue front and light oak surround.
Pre-school toys from 50p (Winnie the Poo etc)
Toy chest £10
Baby Seat (Klippan) £25
01626 834526
Finally … please can ALL children wear suitable foot-wear for Sports Day on Monday. Thank you.
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