Governor News ….
This term the Governors welcomed 2 new members on board and they have fully embraced the role! This is how Alan Krailing has spent his first half term as a Kyson Governor….
On the4th December Jane and I completed our New Governor Induction Training which gave an excellent overview of the role and some great tips to help uson our way.
I have also spent some time with our new school caretaker Dave Rose identifying schoolmaintenance priorities to ensure that the school facilities are keptin the best possiblecondition.
I was really pleased to be able to attend Year 1 and 2's brilliant Christmas play 'Children of the World' giving us an extremely entertaining view of how different cultures celebrate Christmas. It was wonderful to see all the children performing so well and everyone (cast and audience)enjoying themselves so much. Congratulations to everyone involved for all your hard work!
World War 2 Exhibition
On Friday the 24th November, a very special occasion took place in the school hall at Kyson. Sixty Year 6 children held an exhibition to proudly present their World War II homework projects.
On entering the hall, visitors were greeted by a loud buzz of excitement and an explosion of colour – they were in for a treat! The children had created the most marvellous projects, the breadth of which was just incredible. Topics included: evacuees, rationing, D-Day, Coding, the bombing of Pearl Harbour, The Blitz, Inspirational women, a holocaust survivor, planes, tanks, the Bouncing Bomb,the role of the Navy, Anne Frank, WW2 in Poland , the Battle of Crete and even fashion.The quality of the children’s work was breathtaking!We saw models, posters, books, Power Points, interactive displays, models wearing clothing, examples of food and even a sponge cake!
What was particularly impressive was the way the children engaged so confidently with their visitors, “Would you like me to tell you about my project?”
As the visitors left, time and time again, their response was one of awe and amazement of what they had seen. A huge congratulation to Year 6 on a brilliant afternoon!
A chat in the staffroom with…….
Name: Fiona Fossett
Role: Teacher Governor
Where were you born? I was born at home in Trimley.
Where did you grow up? Suffolk, born and bred!
What school/college/University did you attend? I went to Orwell High School in Felixstowe. I spent 14 years in banking before undertaking a degree from UEA and completing SCITT teacher training.
What is your favourite song/piece of music? “What a Wonderful World” Louis Armstrong always gives me goosebumps.
Where is your most favourite place in the world?Montmartre in Paris.
What would your last supper be? My sister-in-law makes an amazing chicken biryani, paprika eggs and raita – yummy!
What was the last book you read? I have two on the go –‘The Great War explained’ Philip Stevens and Barbara Erskine’s ‘River of Destiny’ (much lighter but set on the banks of the River Deben and with a Sutton Hoo element.
Tell us a joke! Why did the jelly baby go to school? Because he really wanted to be a Smartie!
What is your favourite chocolate bar? I cannot resist a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates!
Have you ever met anyone famous? Sadly not
List 3 things you would take to a dessert island. A wildlife book (I’d like to identify all the plants and animals); a collection of seeds and my Kindle.
What is your favourite colour? Green
Do you have any pets? Three cats: Katie, Bobby and Boo
What sports do you enjoy watching/playing? I always follow the results of Ipswich Town and Liverpool F.C. I really enjoy watching tennis. I try to go to a Fitness class.
Can you speak any foreign languages? I do have French GCSE but my vocabulary is definitely limited to my holidays.
What was your favourite subject at school? I enjoyed most subjects, particularly Science, Music and Maths.
What was the last gift you gave? For my daughter’s birthday: a watch and some Jo Malone perfume.
Where do you plan to go on your next holiday? We are saving to go to New York.
What do you think is the very best thing about Kyson? It really is like a big family: the children are always happy and I have so many wonderful friends who I work with.
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