1. Archive Newsletter 18.04.18
APRIL/MAY DIARY DATES
Tuesday 17th
Year 6 at Blackland Farm
Year 5 Bikeability
NO SWIMMING
Wednesday 18th
Van Cols will be collecting class photograph forms/payments
Year 5 Bikeability
Year 6 at Blackland Farm
Thursday 19th
Year 5 Bikeability
Year 6 at Blackland Farm
Friday 20th
Year 5 Bikeability
Year 6 back from Blackland Farm
Monday 23rd
CLUBS RESUME
Tuesday 24th
1C, 1A, 4C, 4B swimming
Rescheduled Hockey Tournament at Hollybush Park
Wednesday 25th
Creative Education Workshops for years 1, 2 and 5
Thursday 26th
3C trip to Pizza Express
Wednesday 2nd May
Years 3 & 4 Creative Education Workshop on multicultural stories
8:00pm SPSA meeting
Thursday 3rd
2:00pm Parent Council meeting
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Term 5! We have a multitude of events planned for the next six weeks which are listed here.
Today our Year 6 pupils and many staff, including myself, are heading off to our annual Blackland Farm residential trip. The weather forecast looks superb, thankfully. No more blasts of snow from the east – a memory of Term 4 that will stay with me for many years to come! We shall return on Friday, shattered but full of stories of adventures in the wild. I must warn the parents, however, that there will be a LOT of washing!
Alan Duffy
Newly elected Parent Governor
Following the recent Parent Governor nominations, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Nicholson.
We would like to congratulate Mark and welcome him to the Sevenoaks Primary School Governing Body.
Notes to excuse from PE
We would like to remind parents/carers that if you wish your child to be excused from PE to please send in a note to the class teacher.
This is also applicable to being excused from swimming lessons.
Thank you for your assistance
School Secretary vacancy
After 5½ years of service to the school, Mrs Sermon will be leaving us next month, moving on to literally pastures new in Devon! We would like to wish her and her family all the very best for the future.
The vacancy can be found here and applications can be made via this site or by emailing the school via manager@sevenoaks.kent.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is 30th April 2018
Sevenoaks Schools Doubles Tournament result
The annual Sevenoaks Schools Doubles Tournament, hosted by Helene Jackson and Sevenoaks Tennis Centre, was well supported by children from Sevenoaks Primary School.A total of 24 pupils represented the school in the Mini Red, Orange and Green events.
Some great matches were played against the top tennis players from local schools. Our pupils played well and achieved two bronze medals and two 4th places.
Well done to all who participated!
Breakfast Club staff vacancies
We currently have vacancies for Breakfast Club staff. The working hours are between 1 and 2 hours per day, and there is also flexibility on the number of days worked per week.
For further details, please contact the Finance Office or drop by the school officer to speak to Miss Houston, School Business Manager.
SENCO news
Following the recent departure of Mrs Nicola Joyce before Easter, we are delighted to welcome back Mrs Rowena Banks, a former SENCO here, who will be helping out on a part-time basis during terms 5 and 6.
If you wish to make contact with her, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Sue Thompson in the school office, who will be able to organise an appointment via the school number: 01732 453952 ext. 204
Thank you
Overview Plans – years 1 to 6
The overview plans and other useful information for terms 5&6 can be found on the school website under Parents Information – Year Group Information – choose year group.
They can also be found using the links below:
Scholastic Book Club
Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to: Scholastic Book Club to browse the latest books and to order online.
Remember, for every £1.00 that you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 25p in Scholastic Rewards.
Please place your order online by Friday 18th May 2018
Confident Parent Confident Children course
We will be holding a four week course in the coming weeks, designed give parents tips for their own assertiveness, as well as how to build their childrens’ confidence.
A highly experienced external tutor will run these discussion-based sessions to share experiences, ideas, concerns and possible solutions. The will also be tailored towards the specific group of parents, according to what they will find helpful.
The sessions will take place every Wednesday from 25th April to 16th May inclusive from 9:00 – 11:00am at the school, and places are limited to 15 on a first come first served basis.
If you would like a place, please contact Sue Thompson in the main office on: 01732 453952 ext. 204
