1 Apr 2008 - NEWSLETTER

This has certainly been an eventful term.

 

We have had 2 amazing productions. The children at Holly Spring really do know how to rise to an occasion don’t they?

 

I’m sure that Harriet's fantastic ability to learn lines impressed those of you lucky enough to see the Y5 Victorian Extravaganza. I have fond memories too of Callum  and Celina’s version of “Daisy Daisy”.

 

Ryan and Chloe had the lead parts in the Y4 production of the Pied Piper of Hamelin and would not have been out of place on a West End stage.

 

All of the children though gave their all in what I have come to recognise as typical Holly Spring Style!

 

We have had some real success on the sports front too. Our football team finished 3rd in the league. They have worked so hard and trained regularly and become a formidable team.

 

Our Hockey team were runners up in the Hockey Festival after putting on a terrific performance. Mr Bailey was a very proud coach. Teamwork was again the key to their success. They were beaten only by the dreaded penalty shoot out. The team did not concede a goal until the semi-finals where they beat Uplands in extra time.  The final was hard fought and we were unlucky not to win.  Mr Bailey has said that it was the best school sporting performance in the last three years!

 

 We have also attained NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOL STATUS this term. Our children really impressed the validators.  Well we all knew they would!  Miss Littleford guided us through the whole process successfully.

 

Of course Book Week was another huge success this year.   

Next term begins with year group testing. As usual we ask only that you ensure the children get enough sleep so that they are rested and able to produce their best.

 

SATs Week is from 12th 16th May. At this time we make every effort  to giving year 6 as stress free an environment as possible.

 

Thanks to Miss Kircough’s imagination and organisational skills.

 

The authors were a particular hit with staff and children alike. They provided fantastic inspiration for writing. The Children’s comedian had us in hysterics and left us with some interesting reading material for our library.

 

Dressing up was a highlight for me. Thanks again to you all for the effort you went to in kitting the children out.

 

Next term begins with year group testing.  As usual we ask only that you ensure the children get enough sleep so that they are rested and able to produce their best.   SATs Week is from 12th 16th May.    

 

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

 

The summer term is going to prove busy with many after school clubs on offer.

 

They include:-

 

Rounders, Recorders/Music, Cheerleading, Athletics & Kwick-Cricket

 

Children will be asked to sign up for these after the Spring Break.

 

At this time we make every effort  to giving year 6 as stress free an environment as possible.    

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Monday, 5th May — May Day Bank Holiday — School Closed 

 

Monday, 12th May 2008 — Friday, 16th May 2008 — SATs Week 

 

Monday, 26th May 2008 — Friday, 30th May 2008 — Half Term — School Closed 

 

Monday, 2nd June 2008 — Friday, 13th June — Take One Picture 

 

Friday, 20th June 2008 — Take One Picture Exhibition

 

Friday, 13th June 2008 — Happy’s Circus (PTA) 

 

Friday, 4th July 2008 — Sports Day (Weather Permitting) 

 

Friday, 11th July 2008 — Reserve Sports Day (Weather Permitting) 

 

Saturday, 12th July 2008 — Summer Fete 2pm—5pm

 

Thursday, 17th July 2008 — Upper School Prom 

 

Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 — End of Term — School finished at 2.00pm