20th July 2012

No. 25

Dear Parents and Children

The Summer Fayre was a huge success! What a special day, thanks to the hard work of FOSTA. Mr. Prices cars were a big pull as was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (kindly donated for the day by Mr. Whitehouse). The day raised over 1,200 for our children and was a great family day out. Dont forget the Barn Dance tonight (Friday)! It has been a lovely week to reflect on the achievements and gifts that we have received through the year. We especially wish our Year 6 a wonderful start to their new schools. They have represented themselves, their families and the school so well in their time with us. We are very proud of them and greatly look forward to hearing from them as they start their new adventures. We welcome our children back to school on Wednesday 5th September. Mrs. M Sanderson

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Thank you for schooldays Thank you for holidays Thank you for all days Thank you, God, always
Stars of the Week:
Conor Y6; Thomas Y5; Olivia & Callum Y4; Megan Y3; Bert Y2; Tilly & Ieuan Y1; Alfie YR. Well done everyone!

Primary Island Games Congratulations to all the children from our school

who are participated in the Island Games. Thank you to your parents as well as Mrs R. Brown and Mrs Cass for their work that enabled this to happen. The children should be very proud of their achievements.

Award winners Congratulations to the following who won the awards this

year: Christine Behan RE Award Joseph Patey, Kevin Doran Award Freya Smith, Sportsmanship Award Conor Kennedy and Citizenship Harley Gamble. Well done to them all.

Registration marks In our reports we gave unauthorised absence totals. Dinners:

Some parents have been unaware that late arrivals to school will be marked as unauthorised absence unless they are explained e.g. a visit to doctor. Our new school dinner provider in September has given us with a menu for September which we have attached. The cost per meal is 2. FOSTA NEWS: Thank you for all the support from and for FOSTA this year We more events in the new school year. 20th July 6-9pm. Adults 2 and Children 1. BBQ and refreshments Caulkheads will be playing and this looks to be a really lovely way to end the

look forward to

Barn Dance on available. The year together. Come and join in the fun!

As our last Phil the Bag Recycling Day was such a success, we will be planning another one for the end of September. So if you are planning a clear out over the Summer Holidays, please remember to save all your unwanted clothing, shoes, bags, belts, hats, curtains, towels and bedding. Items are accepted in any condition, as long as they are dry. Remember for every tonne we collect, the school receives 500! NEWPORT ROMAN VILLA OPEN DAY To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology, Newport Roman Villa will be having a special open day on Saturday 21st July, 11am 3pm Admission to the Villa will be just 1 per person. Come and speak to Frank Basford archaeologist with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Frank can identify any archaeological finds for you and tell you more about the Islands incredible history. There will be craft activities for families inspired by time keeping, make a sun dial or a Roman water clock. Please bring a large (2 litre) plastic bottle if you have one! Jigsaw Puzzle Festival 13th -18th August St James Church, East Cowes Daily 10am-4pm Adults 1.50 ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN FREE. More details from www.jigsawfestival.co.uk AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust will be running some exciting soccer camps during the 2012 summer holidays. Four Mondays starting on the 30th July @Freshwater MUGA. 10 3pm. 4 13 Years. Five Tuesdays starting on the 24st July @Newport (Downside Learning and Community Centre) 10 3pm. 4 13 Years. Six Thursdays starting on the 26th July @Ryde (St Marys School) 10 3pm. 4 13 Years Make sure your child brings a raincoat in case of bad weather and lunch/snack/drink. Each camp costs just 5 per day! Our FA Qualified coaches are all fully insured, first aid trained and with an enhanced CRB Checked. Please visit www.afcb-iow.co.uk to book online or call Paul Topping on: 07514801968 for further information. Alternatively e-mail: paul.topping@hotmail.co.uk
Newport Cricket Club Under 11 Cricket Club Fun Day Date: Tuesday 21st August Venue: Victoria Recreation Ground Time: 10am 3pm Cost: 15 (Family rates 5 per extra child) LIMITED PLACES, BOOK EARLY

All activities will be planned and supervised by qualified ECB coaches who have been CRB checked. If your son or daughter would like to attend this club fund raising day please fill in the attached form and hand to Stuart, Andy or Paul at Colts practise on Wednesday evenings or contact Paul on the number or email below. Please provide a packed lunch and drinks for your son/daughter. 45 minutes is planned for lunch, which will incorporate a team cricket quiz and will lead into the afternoon events.

Any further details contact Paul Attrill 07584198812 or email attrill.paul@hotmail.co.uk