FAREWELL MISS PALMER
Next Tuesday we will be saying a sad farewell to Miss Toni Palmer who leaves us after nine years of fantastic service to Newbridge. Hundreds of children over that time have been the lucky beneficiaries of her outstanding teaching, care and commitment to them and to the school. I know there are many who look back at their time here and recognise that she is one of those teachers who genuinely made a difference. It is also fair to say that our primary school would not be where it is today without her contribution as a phase leader and member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are indebted to her in so many ways and we can only wish her, partner Ian and son Isaac, all the very best in their next chapter in Plymouth. For her part, Miss Palmer said ‘This is the best school that I could possibly work at, with the best children and the best staff.’ Thank you for everything Miss Palmer!
………AND MRS MILES
It is also Mrs Miles’ last day at Newbridge after 6½ years as Receptionist in the Office. She is leaving to take up a similar post at Beechen Cliff Secondary School. Over the years Donna has shown great commitment to the school and to her duties, with admirable attention to detail, and she has involved herself in so many aspects of school life. She also amazes us with her ability to know every child’s name and just about every parent’s too! She says that ‘Newbridge is like one big family.’ Our very best wishes go with her and her family for a successful and happy future.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 19/10/09
Wednesday 21/10/09
INSET Day – School closed to children
Congratulations to Freya Edwards on the birth of her baby brother Archie on the 23rd September.
HEAD’S NOTES…..
I would like to wish everyone a fun-filled and relaxing half term break. This has been a very successful start to the year, with the school moving forward on a number of fronts. A big pat on the back to all our staff who are so committed to the children and school and to our children who I cannot praise highly enough.
We are seeking to appoint a School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to carry out lunchtime duties supervising Upper School children. This would be a temporary position covering maternity leave. The hours of work are 12.10pm to 1.25pm every day, starting as soon as possible. If you are interested please contact the Office where we would be happy to give you more details.
On behalf of everyone at Newbridge Primary School, I would like to express my gratitude to Stephanie Massie who steps down after serving as Chair of the NPSA. She has put a huge amount of effort into the role and the success of our school association is due in no small measure to her skills and commitment. Jackie Ainsworth also deserves a great deal of praise for all her efforts as Vice Chair last year and Chair the previous year. We are very grateful to both of them.
ELM CLASS ASSEMBLY
This will be held on Tuesday 3rd November in the Lower School Hall at 2.40pm. Please wait outside the hall as directed. All parents/carers and family members are welcome.
COMPOSTING – If you think we need a composting scheme at school please contact Dawn Worthington via the School Office.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK’
Years 1 and 2
Matilda, Ollie, Sam
Years 3 and 4
Jessica, Harry, Meg, Ralph
Years 5 and 6
George, Ollie, Daniel, Lily
PPA Art
Rosie, Kate
PPA PE
George, Ella
PPA Music
Nicholas, Max
FOUNDATION STAGE INFORMATION AFTERNOON
This session will take place on Thursday 5th November at 2.15pm in the Blue Room. Come and find out more about the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Mrs Harrison and Mrs Hansard will be available to answer any questions and queries you may have. For those of you who are unable to attend we will be sending out a summary sheet after the meeting.
TRISH’S DRUMMING WORKSHOPS YEARS 1 AND 2
The next six Drum Fun sessions start after half-term on 9th November. Please pick up a form from the School Office if you would like to continue or if you want to start attending the Lunchtime Drum Fun Club. All applicants will receive notification if they have gained a place in the club.
DINNER MONEY
All dinners must be taken on a weekly basis. The cost of dinners is £9.50 per week. Please send the money in on a Monday morning, in an envelope with your child’s name and class on it. All cheques to be made payable to B&NES please.
Dinner money for the coming term is as follows:
November 21 days @ £1.90 =£39.90
December 14 days @ £1.90 =£26.60
Total: £66.50
RECORDERS
Please would parents note that as from November recorders will run on Monday lunchtime (not Tuesdays). They are all working really well and should be practicing!
Thanks, Lesley Houston
KEYBOARD/PIANO LESSONS
Keyboard and Piano lessons will all be on Mondays from November. A new timetable and letter will be handed out next week.
Thanks, Lesley Houston
FOOTBALL MATCH REPORTS
Newbridge Red Devils v St Mary’s
On Thursday 8th October, Newbridge Red Devils played St Mary’s. It was a really tough game but with some brilliant vision from Sam.L and a great through ball from Josh to Oliver, Oliver slipped the ball into the net. The match could have gone either way but the Red Devils held on to their 1-0 advantage with St Mary’s pushing for the equalizer towards the end of the match. We won 1-0
We would like to say a big thank you to Mr Cumpson for organising the Match, Steve Wylie for refereeing the game, Mr Hempleman for coaching us and our parents for coming to support us. By John H
Newbridge All Stars v St Mary’s
On the 8th October Newbridge All Stars played St Mary’s. We started off brilliantly with a cracking half volley from the halfway line by Tom H which put us 1-0 up. We followed up quickly with a great run down the left by Alfie and his great cross meant Charlie quickly gave us a second. The next goal was also from Charlie inside the box. The 4th goal was a wonder strike from the half way line, again from Tom H. The 5th and 6th goals came from Jack. The 7th goal came from Harry W. The 8th goal completed Jack S’ hat trick. Then our 9th came from Alfie’s cross that deflected off the keeper and went into the back of the net. The 10th goal came from Harry R who looped a header over the keeper. In the end we won 10-0.
We would like to thank Mr.Cumpson and all the parents for supporting us.
By Tom E and Tom H
LINK ROMANIA – SHOEBOX APPEAL
As previously, we are supporting this charity. This is a very worthy cause, as the children and their families who receive these boxes have very few of the essentials that we all take for granted and certainly none of the special treats we receive. If you would like to give a shoebox, and it is completely voluntary, a leaflet giving you guidelines on how to do this is included with this Newsletter. The completed shoeboxes can be brought into school after half term. Final date will be Friday 6th November.
