Woodford Primary School Newsletter
l o o h c S y r a im r P d r Woodfo Newsletter Dear Parents/Carers MULTI ACADEMY TRUST UPDATE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS—MAY 2016 Several weeks ago I informed you, via the Newsletter, that the commencement of the Plym Academy Trust (a multi academy trust between Woodford and Boringdon) had been delayed due to legal reasons beyond our control. As time has progressed, the issue between PCC and the solicitors for the Department for Education surrounding land leases at Woodford, has not been resolved. We have therefore been instructed to push the start date of the academy back until 1st June 2016. I will update you with developments as they come to light. Sensibly, work continues behind the scenes to ensure that the new trust will hit the ground running, with full structure and policies in place, for whatever the final commencement date is. Several local primary schools have expressed an interest in joining the trust. I an now confirm that Chaddlewood, Plympton St Maurice and Glen Park have all received their Academy Orders, and are hoping to join us on 1st August 2016. This date, as we have seen, may change but the concept should not. Trustees, Senior Leaders and Local Advisory Boards are in place to ensure that the transition from a local authority funded primary school, to a 5 school multi academy (The Plym Academy Trust) takes place as smoothly as possible, with no unnecessary negative effects on the children. With only the benefits to look forward to, this is beyond everything else, our key goal. Yours Sincerely Debbie Johns Chair of Governors
Email :[email protected] Website - woodfordprimary.co.uk Telephone number. 01752 336228
Friday 6th May 2016 Issue Number 27
DIARY DATES—2016 W/C May 9th—Year 6 SATS Thursday 12th May—Y4 to come dressed as Vikings Monday 23rd May—Y4 visit to HMS Ocean Tuesday 24th May—Y2 visit to Dartmoor Zoo Tuesday 24th May— Parents/carers for children who are starting in September Wednesday 25th May—Wig Wednesday for CLIC 6th June—Global week Friday 10th June—Scandinavian ski Y4—Amended date Saturday 11th June—Summer Fair Monday 13th June—Y6 Junior life skills Monday 20th June—Y2 and Y5 Explorer Dome Thursday 23rd June—Y1 visit to Plymouth Aquarium Friday 24th June— James Lewis the artist visits Y4 20th—24th June—Y6 Heatree residential 4th July—8th July Healthy week and Y6 Bikeability Friday 8th July— KS2 Sports day at Heles school Monday 18th July—Y6 Leavers Disco Friday 22nd July—Y6 Leavers assembly ************************************** Year 2—Dartmoor Zoo We have a number of outstanding payments. If you are experiencing any difficulties with our online payment system, please contact the office. We have no spare resources so if the costs are not met unfortunately we shall have to cancel this experience.
Job Vacancy We have a job vacancy for a cleaner starting in May. It will be for 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day. If you are interested then please contact Andrew Ridley our site manager or email us on [email protected]. uk
Many Thanks *********************************************** HMS Hero Mrs Milbourn is looking for any old CD’s and felt material that you would like to donate to her, if you have any please can you drop into reception. Many Thanks
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No mobile phones Please can we remind parent/carers not to use mobile phones on the school site while dropping off and collecting children. Many thanks *********************************
The Big Pedal The results are in! We have had the results from the Big Pedal challenge and I am really pleased to say that Woodford came 2nd place across the city! This is a fantastic achievement and we would like to thank all who cycled or scooted to school over the week-just over 50% of you! We are continuing to encourage active travel to school. Children are still more than welcome to cycle or scooter. Please leave bikes and scooters in previously designated area. School Parliament are working on a whole school active travel incentive which we will be able to share with you in the coming weeks.
Great British Tennis Weekend - Free tennis at Plympton Tennis Club Plympton Tennis Club are offering free tennis sessions for all ages and abilities on Saturday 14th May, 10am-4pm on the outdoor courts at Harewood Park behind the library in Plympton. The ever-popular family sessions will run all day and there will also be exciting new sessions on offer, such as Touch Tennis, Teen tennis and hitting against the ball machine. Half price membership deals are on offer at the event. There will be a BBQ from midday. Please note some sessions have a limited number of places so please book sessions at: www.lta.org.uk/gbtw For more information about opportunities for playing please go to the webpage: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ plymptontennisclub Facebook: Plympton Tennis Club. Email: [email protected]
Year 1 are making junk model bridges next week, any donations of empty boxes, tubes etc would be greatly appreciated.
Year 6 Football Team The year 6 boys’ football team continued what has been one of Woodford’s most successful seasons ever this week as they progressed to the Plymouth City Knockout Cup Final on Tuesday afternoon. Having previously beaten Victoria Road (12-0), Montpelier (5-0) and Manadon Vale (1-1, 2-0 on penalties) the boys enjoyed a 6-1 victory against Bickley Down in the semifinal, meaning they are now only 40 minutes away from glory. In the final, next Tuesday, our local rivals Boringdon will be our opponents! Players: Andrew, Brandon, Elliot, Lewis, Taylor, Alex, Ryan, Harrison and Mathew (Beech and Willow Class) Written by Andrew S, Lewis B and Elliot E (all from Willow). NEXT WEEK IN SCHOOL SATs WEEK
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It is that time of year again. Next week is SATs week and we wish all our Year 6 children the best of luck. As always we know they will simply try their best, as they do with everything .
Last Friday, Hawthorn class had a Big Board Game day event to raise money for the NSPCC. We raised over £70! All of us played really nicely with the board games and we had great fun. Thank you for your help, we’re sure the NSPCC will appreciate it!. By Emily and Rohini (Hawthorn class)
Regards
Mrs P Harvey Mrs Philippa Harvey Headteacher
Email :[email protected] Website - woodfordprimary.co.uk Telephone number. 01752 336228
Friday 6th May 2016 Issue Number 27
DIARY DATES—2016 W/C May 9th—Year 6 SATS Thursday 12th May—Y4 to come dressed as Vikings Monday 23rd May—Y4 visit to HMS Ocean Tuesday 24th May—Y2 visit to Dartmoor Zoo Tuesday 24th May— Parents/carers for children who are starting in September Wednesday 25th May—Wig Wednesday for CLIC 6th June—Global week Friday 10th June—Scandinavian ski Y4—Amended date Saturday 11th June—Summer Fair Monday 13th June—Y6 Junior life skills Monday 20th June—Y2 and Y5 Explorer Dome Thursday 23rd June—Y1 visit to Plymouth Aquarium Friday 24th June— James Lewis the artist visits Y4 20th—24th June—Y6 Heatree residential 4th July—8th July Healthy week and Y6 Bikeability Friday 8th July— KS2 Sports day at Heles school Monday 18th July—Y6 Leavers Disco Friday 22nd July—Y6 Leavers assembly ************************************** Year 2—Dartmoor Zoo We have a number of outstanding payments. If you are experiencing any difficulties with our online payment system, please contact the office. We have no spare resources so if the costs are not met unfortunately we shall have to cancel this experience.
Job Vacancy We have a job vacancy for a cleaner starting in May. It will be for 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day. If you are interested then please contact Andrew Ridley our site manager or email us on [email protected]. uk
Many Thanks *********************************************** HMS Hero Mrs Milbourn is looking for any old CD’s and felt material that you would like to donate to her, if you have any please can you drop into reception. Many Thanks
***********************************
No mobile phones Please can we remind parent/carers not to use mobile phones on the school site while dropping off and collecting children. Many thanks *********************************
The Big Pedal The results are in! We have had the results from the Big Pedal challenge and I am really pleased to say that Woodford came 2nd place across the city! This is a fantastic achievement and we would like to thank all who cycled or scooted to school over the week-just over 50% of you! We are continuing to encourage active travel to school. Children are still more than welcome to cycle or scooter. Please leave bikes and scooters in previously designated area. School Parliament are working on a whole school active travel incentive which we will be able to share with you in the coming weeks.
Great British Tennis Weekend - Free tennis at Plympton Tennis Club Plympton Tennis Club are offering free tennis sessions for all ages and abilities on Saturday 14th May, 10am-4pm on the outdoor courts at Harewood Park behind the library in Plympton. The ever-popular family sessions will run all day and there will also be exciting new sessions on offer, such as Touch Tennis, Teen tennis and hitting against the ball machine. Half price membership deals are on offer at the event. There will be a BBQ from midday. Please note some sessions have a limited number of places so please book sessions at: www.lta.org.uk/gbtw For more information about opportunities for playing please go to the webpage: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ plymptontennisclub Facebook: Plympton Tennis Club. Email: [email protected]
Year 1 are making junk model bridges next week, any donations of empty boxes, tubes etc would be greatly appreciated.
Year 6 Football Team The year 6 boys’ football team continued what has been one of Woodford’s most successful seasons ever this week as they progressed to the Plymouth City Knockout Cup Final on Tuesday afternoon. Having previously beaten Victoria Road (12-0), Montpelier (5-0) and Manadon Vale (1-1, 2-0 on penalties) the boys enjoyed a 6-1 victory against Bickley Down in the semifinal, meaning they are now only 40 minutes away from glory. In the final, next Tuesday, our local rivals Boringdon will be our opponents! Players: Andrew, Brandon, Elliot, Lewis, Taylor, Alex, Ryan, Harrison and Mathew (Beech and Willow Class) Written by Andrew S, Lewis B and Elliot E (all from Willow). NEXT WEEK IN SCHOOL SATs WEEK
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It is that time of year again. Next week is SATs week and we wish all our Year 6 children the best of luck. As always we know they will simply try their best, as they do with everything .
Last Friday, Hawthorn class had a Big Board Game day event to raise money for the NSPCC. We raised over £70! All of us played really nicely with the board games and we had great fun. Thank you for your help, we’re sure the NSPCC will appreciate it!. By Emily and Rohini (Hawthorn class)
Regards
Mrs P Harvey Mrs Philippa Harvey Headteacher
