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Newsletter—Thursday 24th May 2018

www.evenswindon.co.uk

PRIMARY SCIENCE QUALITY MARK—SILVER

We are delighted to announce that Even Swindon Primary School has been awarded the Primary

Science Quality Mark at Silver level. 180 schools across the country have achieved a PSQM award this

round and we are very proud to

have gained this nationally recognised

status. The STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Maths) team, teachers

and children have been working hard

over the last 18 months to increase the

quality of provision of STEM subjects and

are pleased to know that their hard work

has been recognised with an accolade for

the school.

We have had yet another amazing term at Even Swindon with some great activities and lots

of successes!

Thank you to all the children and staff who have taken part in the many activities and sports events this Term with our gymnasts winning Gold at the Swindon event. Year 1 have thoroughly enjoyed having chicks in their classroom, watching them hatch and getting to learn all about the life cycle of a chick first hand. We have held a science week, a local community history week and a walk to school event.

Years 2 & 6 have also been busy in preparation for and sitting their SATS; all of the children have worked extremely hard. This week we welcomed our new Reception parents into school, the children will be starting with us September 2018.

Looking forward to next term, we have plenty planned such as class day trips, sports

days and the annual summer school fete. Year 6 will be particularly busy with their PGL

residential, school production, secondary school inductions, BBQ and leavers evening. The

value for Term 6 is Trust and the PSHE theme is ‘Changing me’. Further details are on the

calendar page and will follow in next term’s newsletters.

We hope you have a fantastic break. Don’t forget that school is closed for a staff training

day on Monday 4th June. We look forward to seeing you all back at school ready for a busy

term on Tuesday 5th June.

Mrs Lowe

Head Teacher

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THE FRIENDS OF EVEN SWINDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUMMER FETE

The school summer fete will take place on Saturday 23rd June.

We will be having a non-uniform day on Friday 15th June and in return we are

asking for donations of bottles, boxes or a bag of something. (Bottles of wine, shampoo,

squash, bubble bath/box of chocolates, stationary, hair accessories/bag of sweets, crisps,

toys, pet treats) These items will be used to make the raffle hampers.

Sports Day

We would like to invite you to come and watch the School Sports Day on the following

dates and times.

Monday 9th July 1.10pm Year 3 and 4

Tuesday 10th July 10am-11am St Erth AM / 1.30pm—2.30pm St Erth PM

Thursday 12th July 1.10pm Reception, Year 1 and 2

Monday 16th July 1.10pm Year 5 and 6

We are not able to provide any seating or toilet facilities for parents during these events.

In the event of bad weather, Sports Days may need to be cancelled at short notice. We will

update parents via Parentmail if we need to cancel, please do not phone the school direct.

Please can you make sure children have a water bottle and PE kit in school. Children need

to be in their coloured house T-shirts. As well as looking really smart, this means that team

games can be organised much easier and encourages teamwork.

DUKE HOUSE RED KING HOUSE BLUE CASTLE HOUSE GREEN

STAR HOUSE YELLOW

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STEM GALLERY

Parents and carers from all year groups are invited to a gallery of the work produced during STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering & Maths) week. This will take place on Friday 25th May

from 9am-10am in Hawksworth hall. Please come along and see what the

children have been working on.

ROCK PAINTING CLUB

Rock painting after school club are

looking for donations

of rocks. If you have

any spare please

hand in to the front

reception desk.

BEDTIME STORY

Reading a bedtime story to your children can be a

wonderful way to encourage sleep as well as having many more benefits. It can help and encourage your child to love reading and develops their imagination skills, transporting them into magical worlds. With

the demands of life we know that sometimes it can be hard to find the time every night to share a story

book, so some of the members of staff at Even Swindon have been reading some bedtime stories for

you to share with your child at home. These are on our website. http://evenswindon.co.uk/parents/

bedtime-stories/ If any parents would like to video themselves reading a story then

please let us know and we will add you to our collection or video you

at school if that is more convenient for you. It would be lovely to have stories in other languages as well.

THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES ON SCHOOL PREMISES

We’ have recently amended our e-safety policy with regards to the use of mobile phones on the school premises. Please see extract below:

1.4.9 Parent and family use of electronic devices

Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted to be used anywhere in the school or on school grounds by parents and carers. Parents and carers wishing to make phone calls, text or use the internet, must do outside of the school site. This is in line with the safeguarding of our staff and pupils.

Classroom volunteers must abide by the same mobile device rulings as staff; mobile phones and personal electronic devices but not be used at all during time supporting in the school.

Parents are not permitted to take photos of the school or the children inside the school without consent from the Head teacher.

When helping on school trips, parents, carers and other volunteers must not use their mobile phones or other personal device, this includes updating parents by text or via social media. All communication will be from parent mail or school’s twitter account.

Some events photographs will be permitted. Parents and carers may take photos but they are for personal use and no photo should be uploaded to any social media platform. This include photos of your own pupil anywhere on the school site. At times parents and carers are expected to sign to say they will abide by the policy.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY

There will be no celebration assembly on Friday 25th May due to the science exhibition. The next

assembly will be on Friday 8th June for KS1.

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Well done to everyone who supported our Walk To School event by walking to school in their special

shoes. Please continue to walk to school as often as possible to help reduce traffic and keep healthy.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!

Do you want to gain a qualification in English?

We are lucky enough to have a course running in school for

parents next term and welcome any of you to attend this course

FOR FREE! Courses like this are a good

opportunity for you to increase your own skills set and to meet new people from your school

community. Refreshments will be provided and there is no exam at the end! Please see the leaflet for more information and for who to contact or come into school and ask to speak to Miss Shaw who

will be happy to answer any questions you have.

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Well done Anne on

completing level 3 in

swimming

Golden Mile achievers, Swindon, Tiverton, Taunton and Teign-

mouth classes. Shreya, Miley and Jennifer.

Sophia, Isabella, Aderyn, Grace and Grace who all took

part in The Legends show at The Wyvern Theatre

Isabella proudly

shows her horse

riding

certificate

Congratulations Matilda,

Best Junior Dog Handler

Emily with her Arts Award,

well done

Congratulations

Benjamin and Isaac

on receiving Bronze

awards for amazing

writing

Xavier has worked

hard to achieve 1st

place in the South

West Regional

martial arts

championships

Abbie, Maisy and Phoebe with their

gymnastics trophies and medals

Well done

Nathan,

player of the

game in ice-

hockey

Congratulations Inesh on

achieving 1st place in a karate

competition

Fantastic achievement from Kian

and Maddie who took part in the 5k

Pretty Muddy Kids event

Congratulations Anthony, 2nd place in

the East Scotland Junior Open U12

Tennis Boys singles

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MON T U E WE D T H U F R I

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9am-10am Y3 STEM

Week Gallery

No Celebration

Assembly Due To Science

Exhibition

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SCHOOL CLOSED

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

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SCHOOL CLOSED

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

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SCHOOL CLOSED

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

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SCHOOL CLOSED

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

1 June

SCHOOL CLOSED

HALF TERM HOLIDAY

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TEACHER TRAINING

DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED

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Back To School

Dinner Menu Sent Home

No Cycling Club Today

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Y6 PGL Trip

9am Celebration

Assembly KS1

9am Dinner Menu

Payment Deadline

11 12 13

6pm Henry Day Awards

Evening

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9am Y2 Trip Payment

Deadline

18 19 20 21 22

9am Y1 and St Erth Trip

Payment Deadline