Sherborne Primary School www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
2017 – Autumn Term Bulletin – No.42
Sherborne Primary School www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk News
Events
Reminders
Dates
What to look forward to…
Welcome To our new school year… We hope that all of our families and pupils have enjoyed a lovely summer break despite the 'hit &miss' weather! We welcome all of our new pupils (particularly our new Reception intake), families and staff to our school and know that they will all enjoy life at Sherborne Primary. The children are going to enjoy another action packed term, which will include dress-up days, visits, visitors, sporting events and competitions, a multitude of extra-curricular clubs and will end with our special Christmas service within Sherborne Abbey. (Please see the date list below for more details for all of the terms events) Can I also take this opportunity to thank everyone who kindly supported our busy summer term with events such as Sports Day, our PTA Summer Fayre, World at Work Week and our KS2 Play ‘Treasure Island’ to name but a few. The helicopter landing was particularly amazing! School Open Morning This will be held on Monday 16th October between 9.30am and 12noon. Parents, prospective parents, grandparents and members of the community are invited to see the school at work. Please contact the school office to book your visit. The timetable will be:
9.30-10.40 10.40-11.00 11.00-12.00
Session one Morning break Session two
Starting a new school? NEW Reception & Year 7 (Secondary) Secondary School applications have to be into Dorset County Council by 31st October 2017 https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/school-admissions/secondary-upper-school Reception pupils starting School in September 2018 closing date 15th January 2018 https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/school-admissions/starting-school PTA – Summer 2017 Fayre. Autumn 'Bingo' (Fri Sept 29th) & ‘Monster Disco’ on (Thurs 19th Oct) A MASSIVE thank you to Cat Humphries & Jo Kemp and their amazing PTA team who raised a huge amount to support our children; the Summer Fayre in July was of particular note and raised approx. £1100 Autumn Term 2017 - Our PTA events start this year with a 'Family Bingo on Friday 29th September with 'eyes down' at 5:30pm. They will also be organising a ‘Monster Disco’ on 19th October with KS1 (5:45pm – 6:45pm) and KS2 (7pm – 8pm) in our school hall. We really hope your child can attend and dress-up in a spooky costume. More details of how to purchase tickets to follow.
IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE PTA, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS! THEY REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND IT IS GREAT FUN!! SCAPA – Breakfast Club and After-school Club Opening times are 8:00am until 8:55am and 3:30pm until 6:00pm during term time Please contact the School Office in school hours on 01935 812619 and/or SCAPA out of school hours on tel: 01935 810001 to enquire about bookings.
A Message from Mr Roberts