RadfordSemeleC.EPrimary School

P.Wyllie

Headteacher

School Lane

Radford Semele

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV31 1TQ

email:

Tel: 01926 426940

18th November 2016

Dear Parents

Staffing – January 2017

Sadly Mrs Collyer will be leaving us at Christmas to dedicate more time to her own gardening business.

Mrs Collyer has been a real asset to the school. She has been with us for over 10 years and during that time, not only has she been a fantastic class teacher but she has also been a really effective Science Coordinator. We are all going to miss her and want to thank her for the contribution she has made to our school.

From January 2017, Mrs Anne Horsley will be teaching Year 5 on a Monday to Thursday and Mrs Hazel Old will be teaching Year 5 on a Friday.

The governors and I have appointed a Deputy Headteacher to support me with the leadership of the school. Mr Julian Davoile will be joining the staff from January 2017. He will be teaching Year 3 on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Mrs Old will continue to teach Year 3 on a Thursday.

Finally, from January Mrs Blackwell will be teaching Year 4 on a Monday and Tuesday morning. Mrs Anwar will be teaching them on a Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I will continue to teach them on a Monday afternoon.

I am REALLY grateful to all members of staff for their flexibility for the next two terms, to ensure as much continuity for the children as possible.

Children in Need

The children looked FANTASTIC today. Thank you so much for all the cakes you sent in, it was a great success. We raised a grant total of £337.35.

School Library

Lee Sterrey, a local children’s author will be in school on Friday 25th November in the afternoon to officially open our new library. She will then read a story with each class in KS1. KS2 children will be able to choose their first book from the library. You are more than welcome to pop in at 3.15pm, meet Lee Sterrey and buy a copy of her new signed book. PTO……

Costumes for Christmas Plays

You should have received a letter regarding the costume your child needs for their Christmas play. If you haven’t received one, please see your child’s class teacher.

Christmas Performance Dates

Reception & Key Stage 1 - Wednesday 7th December 10am dress rehearsal (parents with younger children and parents, grandparents who cannot make the performance). Alsoa performance at 2 pm. Thursday 8th December performance at 2 pm.

Key Stage 2 -Wednesday 14th December 10am dress rehearsal (parents with younger children and parents, grandparents who cannot make the performance).

Also performances at 2 pm and 7 pm.

We do know it is difficult but we do ask if you need to bring younger children that you bring them to the dress rehearsal.

Thank you for the mince pies we have received so far, we do need a lot so please keep sending them in.

Christmas Dinner

The school Christmas dinner will be on Thursday15th December, more details to follow.

School Disco

The PTA have kindly organised a disco on Friday 2nd December. They really need some adult support, if you can help please let them or the school office know. Thank you.

Reception & KS1 6.00pm to 7.00pm£2 per child

KS2 7.15pm to 8.30pm£2 per child

Reminders

There is an envelope in the school office if anyone would like to make a contribution to Mr. Wyllie’s leaving present. Also you are very welcome to attend the church service on the 15th December at 1.30pm

The first day back after Christmas is Wednesday January 4th.

Yours sincerely

Jayne White and Paul Wyllie