May 2016 Newsletter

MAY NEWSLETTER 2016 Hello, We are very pleased with the progress of our extension and have been thankful that our builders, Morgan Sindall , have been so community conscious in keeping our children involved in the excitement of a new building. The extension will provide a purpose built Nursery on the ground floor, enabling the Early Years Foundation Stage Team to work seamlessly with our 2—5 year olds and bringing the nursery onto the school site. The ability to provide a curriculum for our youngest children in an environment which is specifically dedicated to their needs, with our experienced teaching staff, is a very positive step for the children of Rye and something we are looking forward to immensely. This opportunity to extend our already outstanding early years provision is to be celebrated.

Our curriculum across the school is based on engaging children’s interests and curiosity for learning through enjoyable and memorable visits into the environment.

One that certainly won’t be forgotten was Pugwash Nursery’s trip to the Rare Breeds Centre at Woodchurch. Children rode on the tractor-trailer, met the animals and had a lovely day together. Many thanks to all the parents and carers who gave their time to make this possible and as always a well done to our hardworking Nursery staff.

Jane Howard Headteacher

Attendance Percentages since September 2015 We are constantly trying to improve our attendance which remains below the national average and thank the PTA for their funding support in giving the winning class £10 each week to bank for their own financial management decisions. We will therefore publish the class percentages on each newsletter for your information.

Please help us by ensuring your child attends school at all times unless they are too ill to do so.

Well done to Clownfish, Sea Turtles, Lobsters, Barracudas, Killer Whales, Jellyfish and Dolphins for achieving 95% or above.

Minnows

91.0%

Lobsters

95.3%

Marlin

94.1%

Sardines

94.0%

Barracudas

95.1%

Jellyfish

95.5%

Clownfish

95.6%

Cuttlefish

94.5%

Sharks

94.9%

Seahorses

94.3%

Killer Whales

95.1%

Dolphins

95.4%

Sea Turtles

95.6%

Stingrays

94.9%

The average is 95%.

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Pugwash News….

Little Builders!

The children have enjoyed watching all the building work going on and all the different vehicles, so they have been making their own models of buildings using bricks, lego, clay and junk modelling. They have even been dressing up as builders!

Saying Goodbye We will be saying goodbye to Kerry who is leaving the Pugwash on 6th May. Kerry has worked at the Nursery for 14 years, and she will be sadly missed by all the staff and children. We wish her well.

Fees Reminder Just a reminder to parents that all fees are to be paid in advance at the beginning of each month.

Thank you.

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Rye Primary News…..

Y3 Rare Breeds Adventure Rye Primary’s Year 3 children had a wonderful opportunity just before the Easter break when they explored the Rare Breeds Centre.

They had been learning about Fairtrade and Farming, so this was the perfect way to end their Term 4 topic.

Barracudas and Cuttlefish classes were able to talk to farmers about being self-sufficient, and they also made their own eco-friendly plant pots.

Their final stop of the day was the barns to meet the animals, which caused huge excitement from both children and staff!

Let’s go fly a kite!

Year 4 pupils had an amazing day flying kites on the East Hill in Hastings recently. Their topic for Term 4 was ‘The Butterfly Lion.’ In the story the characters fly their kites, so the children followed in their footsteps. They had spent the week designing and making the kites in class so were very excited to be able to fly them.

At the end of the story when the lion dies, the characters in the book create a lion on the hill out of chalk, so instead of chalk Year 4 created human art on the East Hill!

Y6 Time Machine!

Pupils in Year 6 were transported back in time to the 19th Century recently when they had first-hand experience of what school life was like for a Victorian child.

The children arrived at school in period costumes and had the opportunity to create artwork inspired by a famous Victorian artist William Morris.

The highlight of the day was the Victorian classroom experience in which the children were able to use traditional artefacts whilst being taught typical lessons from a very stern school master!

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Sporting Superstars Year 2—Football Tournament— Oliver Curd Trust Eight Year 2 children took part in a friendly football tournament recently at Peasmarsh. The event began with a warm up that all the children took part in. The team then played two matches, losing the first match 2—0 then winning the second match 2-0, which the children were very pleased about!

Year 6 Football Tournament at Peasmarsh Going into the tournament unbeaten, the children were full of confidence. They had a tough first game against Icklesham which they won comfortably. The boys played very well and scored several high quality goals. The team were brilliant with their defence and managed not to concede any goals.

They finished the tournament as winners and having played 12 games are unbeaten champions, with only one goal conceded. Brilliant work team!

The team are looking forward to their next challenge!

Sports Days Don’t Forget it is early this year!

Just a reminder to everyone as per our October Newsletter: KS1 Sports Day - Friday 13th May at 12.30p.m.

KS2 Sports Day - Monday 16th May at 9.30a.m.

There will be a picnic lunch on both days, those children who normally receive a school lunch will be provided with a packed lunch, which they can order on the day from the school kitchen. If you have any queries, please contact the school office.

Further information regarding the Sports Days to follow.

Sports Relief Donations Thank you to everyone who donated and bought a wristband or keyring at the Sports Relief event held in school. We are very pleased to confirm that we raised £1723.95!