S. Catherine's School.
Photo Les Haines
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
Priest.
Fr Richard.
Phone:- 01626 833451
9th May 2008
Dear Parents,
FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
Including HORSE RACING
Entrance FREE
Fun and games for all the family
TONIGHT!
Bar available
Betting Tickets 50p
Sponsored by B.C.T. Tiles,
Cannon Commercials & Q.M.S.
Doors open 7-00 p.m. -
Quiz & Horse Racing from 7-30 p.m.
Do join us and invite your family and friends
(everyone welcome)
The questions are only for fun (no individual questions - tables only)
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
Red Class assembly will be NEXT Friday, 16th May. Our last assembly with Green Class was very well supported and we do hope parents and friends will join Red Class next week for their assembly and worship at 3-00 p.m.
LIBRARY
Next week's library sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be for Violet and Blue Classes.
RAINBOW & RED CLASSES
CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST
A fortnight ago the children in nursery and reception classes wore Wellington boots for the day and did many splashy activities and tasks which needed boots! A huge thank you from the Children's Hospice South West as these two classes raised £82-35. Well done.
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNOR
Our school has a Governing Body of twelve governors who give up many hours voluntarily to oversee, question, advise and generally support the headteacher (and school) at many levels. At the moment we have one vacancy for a Foundation Parent Governor and if you would like more information on this position please have a word with Father Richard. The governors of the school ultimately have the final say on decisions regarding the school and are a valuable, and necessary, part of the partnership between children, parents and staff.
SATS WEEK - YEAR 6 CHILDREN
Please help us to make our SATS week run smoothly by ensuring that your YEAR 6 child is in school by 8-55 a.m. every day next week ready for the prompt test starting time.
St. Catherine's is looking for Meal Time Assistants to work
1¼ hours per day
11-50 a.m. - 1-05 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Term time only
(38 weeks of the year).
This may include working with a child with Special Educational Needs
(temporary contract)
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, Miss G. Murch
St. Catherine's C. of E. Primary & Nursery School,
Musket Road, Heathfield,
Newton Abbot,
Devon. TQ12 6SB
Closing date: 19th May 2008
BUDGETING FOR SCHOOL OUTINGS
We have received a request for advance notice of termly costs e.g. trips, swimming etc. to help with the household budget.
Each September we send out our proposed diary for the year which includes a note of those outings/activities of which we have prior knowledge. However, curriculum trips/visits are often organised at much shorter notice.
In order to help budgeting costs would it help parents to pay a termly subscription towards forthcoming outings? I would welcome your views and if sufficient parents are interested we will make further investigations. Some schools ask parents for a termly fee, up front, and then ask for further payments as and when necessary.
Please let me know what you think.
QUESTIONNAIRES
Thank you to everyone who has already returned the questionnaire. These will be taken very seriously and if you would still like to return your form with comments please do so before half term.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ILSINGTON YOUTH CLUB
Fridays at Ilsington Village Hall
for children aged 10 - 16
50p per session 7-00 - 9-00 p.m.
For further information telephone
Katherine Bainbridge on 01364 661159
or ask in the school office for a copy of the activity rota
There will be a Community Action Day in Heathfield on the 13th May (next Tuesday) between Midday and 7.00pm.
This will involve various Authorities and Organisations working together to build a safer and stronger community in Heathfield. The Fire Service along with the Police and others will be visiting households in the area offering home fire safety advice, home security advice and guidance on any other environmental or housing issues.
The Fire Service will also be running penalty shootout competitions for children from approximately 4.00pm until 6.00pm and there will be other various activities which will take place on the school playing field (weather permitting) during this time.
Face-painting and activities after 3-30 p.m. for the children
Gill Murch
2nd May 2008
Dear Parents,
FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
Including HORSE RACING
Entrance FREE
Fun and games for all the family
NEXT Friday, 9th May
Bar available
Betting Tickets 50p
Doors open 7-00 p.m. -
Quiz & Horse Racing from 7-30 p.m.
Do join us and invite your family and friends
(everyone welcome)
The questions are only for fun (no individual questions - tables only)
aimed at the whole family!
SCHOOL MEALS
We ourselves keep forgetting that the price has increased! Just another reminder that meals are now £1-85 per day.
LIBRARY
Next week's library sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be for Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Classes.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
A reminder that there will be no school on Monday 5th May as this is a Bank Holiday.
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
Thank you to all the parents and friends who supported Green Class's assembly today. Next Friday, 16th May we would like to invite parents of Red Class to join us for assembly at 3-00 p.m. and look forward to celebrating and worshipping together with this younger group.
ADVERTISEMENTS/FOR SALE
BRAND NEW YOGA GROUP
Starting Thursday 15th May
7-00 - 8-15 p.m.
at Heathfield Community Centre
Sign up for five consecutive weeks for £15
or drop in sessions £3-50
To book your place phone
Sue Lewry on 07971 909352
THREE SEATER SOFA & ARMCHAIR for sale
with cream removable covers and beech trim
Modern design (good condition £75)
WOOL RUG Blue - very large - almost new £25
COFFEE TABLE large glass with silver frame
(Ikea) £10
Please call 01626 821476
LITTLE PEOPLE GARAGE, strong, sturdy, £10
STICKLEBRICKS BUCKET £8
MEGA BLOCKS TABLE £5
2 Flop-out BEDCHAIRS (foam) ideal for child or teenager £20 each
WALL MIRROR ornate, cut glass, coach horses scene (Cinderella coach) £40
Telephone 01626 834526
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Specialising in acrylic enhancements.
Half price for one more month (June 2008)
Call Natalie on 07824 979079 for more information or to book an appointment
BUNK BED WANTED
Any colour, style or condition considered.
Call 07824 979079 (Heathfield area)
Will collect.
Bovey Tracey Cricket Club
Summer Coaching Schools 2008
WEEK 1 - tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May (Half Term)
WEEK 2 - Monday 28th July to Wednesday 30th July
WEEK 3 - Wednesday 13th August to Friday 15th August
TIMES: 9am - 3pm each day
VENUE: Bovey Tracey Cricket Club
COST: £40 for 3 day week (or £15 per day)
AGE GROUPS: 8 to 15 (Boys and Girls)
NOTE: Drinks and Snacks available for sale, Please bring a packed lunch every day. Sunscreen, Hat, Warm Clothes, Drink bottle where necessary
Everyone will be awarded a certificate of their attendance
Other prizes will be awarded
Coaching activities include batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fun games activities.
Numbers are limited so please book early.
1:1 Sessions also available
For all bookings please contact Nigel Mountford on 07879 835761 or
email: nigelmountford@hotmail.com
Gill Murch
FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
Including HORSE RACING
Entrance FREE
Fun and games for all the family
Friday 9th May
Bar available
Betting Tickets 50p
Doors open 7-00 p.m. -
Quiz & Horse Racing from 7-30 p.m.
Do join us and invite your family and friends
(everyone welcome)
The questions are only for fun (no individual questions - tables only)
aimed at the whole family!
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Don't forget that school sweatshirts, cardigans, polo-shirts, P.E. shirts, book bags, ruck-sacks and P.E. bags can be purchased through the school office. This is also the time to order school summer dresses if you would like one with a school logo printed. The style is advertised in the front office window. Prices only £7-95 or £8-95 depending on size.
NEW - NETBALL CLUB - 3-45 - 4-30 pm
A reminder that the new Netball Club starts next Thursday 1st May for children in Years 3, 4 and 5. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please leave your name in the school office if you are interested.
SCHOOL MEALS
A reminder that our school meals increased to £1-85 per day (£9-25 per week).
Have a look at our new menu (issued earlier in the week) - you don't need to buy a meal every day - booking in advance is helpful but not obligatory. Please hang on to your menu leaflet as this lasts for the term.
However! Some clever parents have noticed that the larger print menu advertised on the office door also has an additional choice. We will be adding this to the menu for the summer term (starting next week) and a revised menu is attached e.g. Thursday Week 1 shows “turkey wrap with salad garnish” - look out for this again week beginning 12th May!
JACKET POTATOES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE (until the end of July)
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
We are very pleased to be able to invite parents and carers of children in Green Class to an assembly produced by Mrs Long and her class. It will take place in the hall on Friday 2nd May at 3.00 p.m. The children are busy rehearsing for it and are very excited about you coming to watch. We have added class assemblies like this to our assembly rota this term and we really look forward to celebrating with you what the children have been doing and worshipping God together.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Bags of unwanted clothes and household textiles will be collected from school next Tuesday morning. If you wish to donate a black sack please bring this into school on Monday morning or afternoon.
ROK TILE COMPETITION
Children aged 5 - 11 may enter the ROK competition - details attached. Please note the closing date of Friday 30th May. You must include the ROK logo.
DIARY DATES
Tuesday 29th April - First swimming (older pupils)
Friday 2nd May - Green Class assembly 3-00 p.m.
Monday 5th May - Bank Holiday - no school
Friday 9th May - KS2 trip to Exeter Cathedral
Friday 9th May - Race Night & Quiz
Monday 12th May - KS2 SATS - prompt start
Wednesday 14th May - Full governors' meeting
Half Term - 26th - 2nd June (please note Monday 2nd June is a staff training day - no school)
COMMUNITY NEWS
THE WOOD FOR THE TREES
Saturday 3rd May
3-00 p.m. BICTON COLLEGE
Family Day out celebrating trees,
wood and woodworking.
Please see poster displayed.
ST JOHN BADGER GROUP
Held in the Garden Room,
Chudleigh Knighton Village Hall
Wednesdays 6-15 - 7-15 p.m.
For children aged 5 - 10 years
Learn first aid, plus games and crafts
Please telephone Sarah 07985 592991
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot
Wednesday 14th May - 11-00 a.m. onwards
Please see poster for further details
ADVERTISEMENTS/FOR SALE
LOOKING FOR HOLIDAY CARE?
Locally based Registered Childminder (graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted) has full/part time vacancies for children aged 5 - 11 years. Quality care in a family environment. Crafts, activities, outings, eligible for Tax Credits. For more information please call 01626 832054 or see Nikki Carrick in the playground.
RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO SALISBURY
VIOLET & BLUE CLASSES
If you have not already started to pay for the Salisbury Trip at the end of June, please arrange to do this within the next month. The cost is estimated between £75 - £85. Weekly payments are acceptable to help with the household budget.
COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
1. Recently within the Teignbridge area there have been a number of burglaries where access has been gained through the front door of the property. In each case where this has happened the front door was only protected by a night latch (sometimes referred to as a 'Yale lock'). It is a minimum standard of security that if the last point of exit from the home is a wooden door, then it should be fitted with a five lever mortice lock that meets British Standard 3621, or a lock of an equivalent standard. If you have any concerns about any aspect of your home security then please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer (Brian Graham) on 01626 215158.
2. This message relates to Police Log No. 579 14th April 2008. Police would like to remind residents in the Devon area to be aware of phone scams that appear to be doing the rounds. This involves an automated call relating to a loophole in the law with regards to debt. The call goes on for a while and then asks you to `press 5' for more details. As with many scams pressing `5' will probably connect you to a highly priced line for information, which is likely to be untrue. Please remember never to give out personal details and should you receive a call like this just end the call by putting the phone down right away. If you have any queries then please contact us on the General Enquiries Number 08452 777 444 quoting CMS and Police Log No. 579 14th April 2008.
3. Once again false information has been circulated recently via emails and other media, including the Television Channel Fox TV, with regards to a way of alerting police when being forced to remove funds from a bank account by a mugger or similar criminal.
This information informs you that when you're at the cash point if you type your pin number in reverse i.e. instead of 1234 you type 4321 the cash point will still allow money to be dispensed but will alert the Police that there is something wrong. Police would like to advise that this information is incorrect. ATM machines are not linked to the Police and this false information could confuse people into thinking that this is a safe way to contact the police when in a similar situation.
4. This message relates to Police Log No. 912 16th April. Police are receiving reports relating to bogus utility officials, particularly the Water Board, being present in the area. However this is not just limited to the Water Board this can include the Council and Electrical suppliers as well as handymen or rogue traders. Please remember that all official workman for utility companies do carry ID on them and will be happy for you to check their identity with the company before you let them into your home especially if you are not expecting anyone to call. With some companies you can even set up passwords that all workman need to quote so that you can be sure that they are who they say they are. Please check with your local supplier to see if this can be set up.
If you have information for any of the above please contact the Police on the General Enquiries Number 08452 777 444 or in an Emergency call 999.
Bovey Tracey Cricket Club
Summer Coaching Schools 2008
WEEK 1 - tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May (Half Term)
WEEK 2 - Monday 28th July to Wednesday 30th July
WEEK 3 - Wednesday 13th August to Friday 15th August
TIMES: 9am - 3pm each day
VENUE: Bovey Tracey Cricket Club
COST: £40 for 3 day week (or £15 per day)
AGE GROUPS: 8 to 15 (Boys and Girls)
NOTE: Drinks and Snacks available for sale, Please bring a packed lunch every day. Sunscreen, Hat, Warm Clothes, Drink bottle where necessary
Everyone will be awarded a certificate of their attendance
Other prizes will be awarded
Coaching activities include batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fun games activities.
Numbers are limited so please book early.
1:1 Sessions also available
For all bookings please contact Nigel Mountford on 07879 835761 or
email: nigelmountford@hotmail.com
Gill Murch
4th April 2008
Dear Parents,
LIBRARY
When we return after the Spring Holiday the library sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be for Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Classes.
TUCK SHOP
A reminder that our school Tuck Shop is open for business during the morning break.
Items on sale from the school kitchen
are as follows:-
Hot chocolate (winter) - 20p
Fruit smoothies (summer) - 20p
Apple juice - 20p
Orange juice - 20p
Milk - 10p
Sultanas - 20p
Frubes - 20p (frozen in summer)
Plus a selection of healthy biscuits and muffins made daily containing wholemeal flour and fruit - 20p
BIBLE CLUB - WEDNESDAYS
Our regular Bible Club will not be open on the first Wednesday after the holidays. The first club will run again on Wednesday 30th April. All welcome.
“AFTER SCHOOL CLUB” - CHEEKY MONKIES
A reminder that our “After School Club” will be open for business as usual after the Spring Holiday. This is open to all St. Catherine's children and is very useful for working parents and anyone who needs an extra hour or two!
Breakfast Club is open from 8-00 - 9-00 a.m. (with breakfast) or 8-30 - 9-00 a.m. (no breakfast).
After School Club is open from 3-30 to 6-00 p.m. (with snack included) or from 3-30 to
4-00 p.m. without tea.
Planned activities after the Spring Holidays -
Monday - parachute games
Tuesday - soft play
Wednesday - games
Thursday - cooking
Friday - craft
The After School Club has free play and is directed by the children's choice of play. The activities are there and your child may choose whether he/she wishes to take part.
Please see attached invitation!
ROAD SAFETY
Please remember to use the pedestrian gates when entering the school - parents and children should not walk through the vehicular access gates for safety reasons.
CLOTHING COLLECTION
If you are having a sort-out over the holidays please remember the “Friends” Clothing Collection. Bring your donation back into school after the holidays in a black bag.
NEW - NETBALL CLUB - 3-45 - 4-30 pm
A new Netball Club will be starting on Thursday 1st May for children in Years 3, 4 and 5. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please leave your name in the school office if you are interested.
COMMUNITY NEWS
MOOR'S EDGE CHILDREN'S CENTRE
THIS SATURDAY, 6TH APRIL
Family Woodland Adventure
At Stover Country Park
(meet at Activity Centre)
10-00 a.m. - 12-00 noon
For families, under 5s and siblings
WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL
SPRING BREAK PLAY DAY
at St. Catherine's School, Heathfield
10-00 a.m. - 1-00 p.m.
Activities for 0 - 5s and their siblings
A very happy birthday to Trish Glanfield who celebrates a special birthday
over the Easter Holidays.
SITUATIONS VACANT (Temporary and Permanent)
MEAL TIME ASSISTANTS REQUIRED
If you would like to be considered as a Meal Time Assistant, working 1 ¼ hours per day, Monday to Friday (during term time) please apply in writing enclosing a CV. This may include working specifically with a Special Needs child.
SWIMMING - ORANGE & YELLOW CLASSES
Last week's newsletter reminded parents that swimming will start on Tuesday 29th April for KS2 children. Since that time many parents have asked why the younger children have not been included this year. We are not legally required to take KS1 children swimming but as numbers were smaller in previous years we have been able to accommodate more classes.
However, we are investigating other options for Orange and Yellow Classes and will let you know more information as soon as this is available.
COMMUNITY MESSAGING SERVICE
FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
CO-ORDINATORS
The next Teignbridge Neighbourhood Watch Forum meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 16th April 2008 in the Council Chamber at Forde House Newton Abbot starting at 6-00 p.m.
FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATORS
The next Police Authority Liaison Meeting will be taking place in the Council Chamber at the Newton Abbot Town Hall, Great Western House, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN on Monday 7th April 2008 from 7-30 p.m.
Gill Murch
Dear Resident
Firstly I would like to introduce myself to you; I am Jonathan Sims your Police Community Support officer for Heathfield, Liverton, Ilsington and the surrounding areas.
I am a member of Heathfield/Moretonhampstead Neighbourhood Policing Team; the team members are PS 5440 Ian Stevens PC 6122 Phil Wilcox PCSO 30425 Carl Thomas, PCSO 30382 Paul Wilson and PCSO 30384 Jonathan Sims.
I have been in post since finishing my training in June 2007, this means that you have both a Police officer and a Police Community support officer covering your neighbourhood.
You may have heard people talking about PACT; PACT stands for Partners and Communities together. The idea behind this is to find out what the residents and communities actually feel about the area they live in. What worries them within the area? How they feel it could be improved. Over 500 surveys have been completed over the last few months and the three main concerns were
1.Improved Youth Facilities
2.Anti Social Behaviour
3.Speeding Vehicles
We will be holding a series of meetings now to discuss these concerns with people who can help make a difference, these include yourselves and our partner agencies, I shall keep you updated on how things go over the coming months.
Self Defence Classes for Women
We are in the process of organising a series of classes for women; this would be run one day a week over six weeks in a local venue. If you are interested, please contact myself or Phil at Chudleigh.
If you are taking a trip up on to the open moor over the spring and summer may I remind you not to leave valuables in your vehicles; there have been a spate of thefts from vehicles on the moor.
Best Wishes
Jonathan Sims and Phil Wilcox
CONTACT DETAILS
PC WILCOX NEIGHBOORHOOD BEAT MANAGER 08452 777 444
PCSO SIMS POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER 08452 777 444