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NewsletterNo.11

8thJune2017

DearParentsItiswonderfultowelcomeyouallbackafterthehalf-term.Luckilytheweatherduringhalf-termwasalotmorefavourablethanithasbeenthisweek.Unfortunately,ouroutdoorPentecostservicewasn’tabletotakeplacebutthatdidn’tstopus-wewentaheadintheschoolhall.RevNev leda joyousservice;asuperstart tothe lasthalf-term of the academic year. Thank you to all of you whosupported your children in creating their Pentecost doves wehave a wonderful display of colourful doves in our hall thatcelebrateallthechildren’sgiftsandtalents.WehaveseveraldatesforyourdiaryinourdiarysectionwithourSummer Fayre and evening barbecue, the Phase 3 MusicalProductionandSportsDaytonamebutafew!Welookforwardtowelcoming you to school for these events and of course forparents evenings which will run over 2 weeks from the weekbeginningthe3rdJuly.

NewArrangementsofCelebrationofLearningCollectiveWorshipinPhase1WearemakingsomechangestothewaythatwerunCelebrationCollectiveworshipforPhase1thishalf-termaswewanttogiveparentsandcarersadditionalopportunitiestospendtimewith your child’s class teacher and to be even more informed about what goes on in theclassroom.Thishalf-termwearegoingtotrialashortercollectiveworshipwherechildrenwillshareoneoftheirfavouritesongswithyouandafewpiecesofwritingorsomepicturesbeforewegiveouttheheadteacher’sawards.Laterthatday,at2.30pm,youwillbeinvitedintoyourchild’sclasstosee ‘Learning inAction’withyourchildandthenwillhavetheopportunitytotalktoyour child’s class teacher about ways in which you can support your child’s learning athome.Thefirst15minuteswillbespentintheclassroomandtherestofthetimewillbespentinthewell-beingroomwithyourchild’steacher.Attheendofthetermwewillbeaskingforyourfeedbackaboutthisnewapproachandwilluseittoinformfutureplans.

A March and Vigilto show solidarity and support for

the citizens of Manchester and London by the people of Devon

Saturday 10th June 2017Starting at 5:30 pm from

Exeter Mosque to

Bedford SquareFloral tributes will be laid in Bedford Square followed by a series of short addresses

from some of our community leaders. Attendees are welcome to bring along their own flowers and messages of support for all victims of terror related attacks.

Supported by the following organisations:- Exeter Mosque and Cultural Centre, Exeter Synagogue, Exeter City Council, Devon and Cornwall

Police, Transfigurations, Intercom Trust, Exeter Pride, Devon National Union of Teachers, Recovery Devon, Global Centre and Cultural Champions, Fawcett Devon, Refugee Support Devon, EDP

Drug and Alcohol Services , Proud 2 Be, Healthwatch Devon and many more

The Manchester Arena London Bridge, London

#LoveNotHate

Donations Request We are wondering if anyone would be kind enough to donate and of the following Items to the School:

v Battery operated Fairy lights

v Fancy Dress Costumes

Thank you in advance for your generosity

Welcome To St Martins Board

We will soon be having a new Welcome to St Martin’s Board outside of the Reception. We would like to make sure that this board is inclusive of everyone. Therefore we are asking for parents/ carers help with the following: Does your child or family speak more than one language? Would you be willing for a picture of your child to go on to the board with a speech bubble that has “ welcome to our school” written in their native tongue or additional language? If you would like your child to take part in this project please contact our Senco Nenny Wright.

Email: Nenny@stmartinscranbrook.devon.sch.uk

Witamy w naszej szkole Welcome to our school Bienvenue à notre école croeso i ein hysgol

Witamy w naszej szkole

JOBVACANCIES

StMartin’sCofEPrimaryandNurserySchool

Wouldyouliketocomeandworkatourschool? Wearelookingfor2fixedtermcleanerstowork16.25hoursperweek(5afternoonsaweekfrom2.45to6.00pm)Theroleincludes:

• Helpingtomaintainacleanandsafeenvironmentforthechildren• Cleaning in designated areas, washing, sweeping and vacuumcleaning,anddusting,polishingandemptyinglitterbins

• TakingpartinHealthandSafetytraining

Welookforwardtohearingfromyouifyouwouldliketobepartofourteam.Ifyouwould liketoapply forthe jobpleasecontacttheschoolofficewhocangiveyouanapplicationformandjobdescription.Pleasemake surethatyour personal statement gives details of any relevantexperience you have and explains why you would like to join thecleaningteamatStMartin’s.

StMartin’siscommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople,andexpectallstaffandvolunteerstosharethiscommitment.ADBSdisclosureisrequiredforthispost.

DatesfortheDiary

Phase 1 Non Uniform – 7th July 2017 Phase 1 will be having a non-uniform day on Friday 7th July. We have been learning about Africa and the children were inspired to raise money in order to pay for a toilet to be built for children in Africa. We are asking for donations of £1. please

Nursery “Big Toddle” – 19th June Nursery are going to be taking part in the Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos. It will take place on the morning of Monday 19th June, and all nursery children are invited. The theme is colour, so please dress as colourfully as possible. More details will follow nearer the time.

Parents Evenings – Early July Parents Evenings will be held over 2 weeks beginning the 3rd July - this is to allow for teachers who are involved in the trip to France, etc

Sports Day – 29th June

Sports Day is planned for 29th June 2017 with a provisional backup date of 30th June 2017 (weather dependent).

We hope to see lots of you there.

Last Day of Term – 25th July

Summer Fair

Friday 23rd June 2017

3pm – 5pm: Summer Fair

5pm - 6pm: BBQ and bar

6pm – 7pm: Choir and staff

band

7pm - 8pm: Family disco

Game

s

BBQ Stall

s

Sweets and

treats Live musi

c

Raffle

Bouncy

Castle

FREE HOUR OF CHILDREN’S GOLF @ HONITON GOLF CLUB

Friday 21st July - 4 – 5pm

To celebrate the 146th Open at Royal Birkdale and help encourage the next generation of golfers, we are offering FREE golf to CHILDREN of ALL AGES.

If you have some young friends or family members who might find this a fun way to

spend an hour, just register their names in the Pro Shop or phone 01404 42943.

Everything is supplied, including FREE HSBC tee shirts for the children! (subject to availability)

Exciting Things In and Around Cranbrook

Wild Explorers Forest School Club June/July 2017 All the evenings include fun activities, food and exploring time. They are run by a qualified Forest/ Beach school leader, with volunteers, who are CRB checked.

I hold an up to date First Aid qualification and have my own Public Liability Insurance.

Drop off 3:45pm-4:00pm

Pick up 6:45pm-7:00pm

Friday 16th June,

Friday 23rd June,

Friday 30th June,

Friday 14th July.

Activities include: making shelters/dens, fire lighting, cooking on an open fire and exploring.

There is a maximum of 16 places, and minimum 8 places for each session.

The club are open to any children between the ages of 5-11.

The cost for the evening with food is £12.50 per child. (to be paid on the day) £45 for all 4 sessions.

Tea (Sausages in baps, crisps, yoghurt, fruit, biscuits, hot chocolate and marshmallows)

Yours faithfully Miss K Mazurek (Forest School Leader)

If you wish to book a place for your child, please email me, your child’s name and class, a mobile contact number and the dates you wish your child to attend. I will confirm your child’s place by text. I will operate a first come first served basis. The evening is open to all children not just for children at St Martins. mazurekmiss@yahoo.co.uk

FREE Training & Refresher Course

HOW TO USE A COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR

Hosted by Cranbrook Town Council

~ on: Tuesday 27th June (7- 9pm)

~ at: St Martin’s C. of E. Primary School, Younghayes Road, Cranbrook, Exeter EX5 7DT (in the school hall)

~ for: any age & level of fitness

~ content: managing an unconscious casualty, how to recognise a cardiac

arrest and carry out CPR, safe use of the defibrillator (AED) and an opportunity to practise

The training will be delivered by Justin Sharples of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST). SWAST work with

Cranbrook Town Council to provide the Community Publicly Accessible Defibrillator.

Please let us know if you would like to attend by emailing bookings@cranbrooktowncouncil.gov.uk

or calling 01404 51455

AttendanceandAbsenceReportingAs youknowweplaceahigh priorityon the importanceof childrenbeing in school andeach termall thechildrenwith100%attendancehavetheirnamesput intoaprizedrawandthewinningchildisgivenapresent.Canwepleaseremindparent/carersthatregistrationisat8:30amifyourchildarrivesafterthistimetheywillneedtobesignedinattheofficeforsafetyreasons.AbsenceReportingIfyourchildisgoingtobeabsentfromschoolduetoillhealthcanweplease ask that all parents/ carers notify the school office not yourchild’steacher.YoucanreportanabsenceviatheAbsenceline24hoursadayanditisvitalthatweknowthewhereaboutsofourchildren.Thankyouinadvanceforyourcooperationinthismatter.

Important Reminder’s

SchoolPolicyonUncollectedChildren

Wewould like to letallparentsandcarersknowthat theGoverningBoardhasamendedtheschool'sSafeguardingpolicytodetailhowstaffmanagetheissueofchildrenwhohavenotbeencollectedattheendoftheschooldayorafteranafter-schoolclub.Thepolicywillnowstate:Whenchildrenarenot collectedat theendof the schooldayorafter anextra curricularclub,everyattemptwillbemadetocontactparentsorcarersoranyoneelseonthelistofapprovedpeople tocollect thatparticularchild. If the schoolhasbeenunable to contactanyonetocollectthechild/renby5pm,thenpoliceassistancewillberequested.Ifyouhaveanyqueriesregardingthis,pleasespeaktoMrsBeard.

Thankyouforyourcontinued

support!

WithBestWishes,Tania

CelebrationCollectiveWorship–SummerTerm2017

PHASE1 Classleadingasongandsharingwritingorpictures8.45am

OpenClassroomandMeettheTeacher-2.30pm

16.6.17 Sparrows LearninginActionintheSparrowsClass

23.6.17 Chicks LearninginActionintheChicksClass

30.6.17 ReserveSportsDaysonoCWplannedincasewehaveSportsDay.Headteacher’sAwardswillbegivenoutthefollowingweek.

NoLearninginActionvisits

07.7.17 LittleParrots LearninginActionintheLittleParrots

14.7.17 Ducklings LearninginActionintheDucklingsClass

21.7.17 AshowcaseoflearningfromacrossPhase1-allthechildrenwillsingyouasongandafewchildrenfromeachclasswillsharesomeoftheirlearning.

NoLearninginActionvisits

Phase2&3 Collective 16.06.17 Swallows

23.6.17 Finches

30.6.17 ReserveSportsDaysonoCWplannedincasewehaveSportsDay.

07.7.17 AshandSycamore

14.7.17 Beech

21.7.17 Willow