MINCHINHAMPTON SCHOOL   School Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9BP   Tel: (01453) 883273  Fax: (01453 884829  e-mail: admin@minchinhampton.gloucs.sch.uk

                               

May 2^nd 2008

 

 

Dear Parents,

 

 

Newsletter 2008/13

 

 

 

PGL  2008 : 36 of  the Y4 children left this morning to travel to the PGL Centre at Boreatton Park, Shropshire, for their multi-activity adventure weekend.  They will without doubt have a wonderful time and will be challenged by some of the activities on offer, e.g. kayaking, the high zip wire, abseiling and wall climbing.  We hope they will enjoy their weekend and will return home on Monday tired but with a collection of very happy memories.

 

 

Dates for your diaries:

• Half term – Monday May 26^th  to Friday May 30^th   inclusive
• Evening for new (Reception) parents – Thursday June 5^th. Arrive 6.30 p.m. for coffee for 7.00 p.m. start
• KS1 and KS2 sports day (KS1 in the morning, KS2 in the afternoon) – June 24^th. Reserve date in the event of bad weather: July 1^st
• Musical Soiree – evening of  July 7^th
• Y5/6 summer play – (afternoon) and (evening): July 10^th
• Annual pupils reports will be issued during the week beginning Monday July 7^th
• Last day of term – Friday July 18^th, school will end at 2.00 p.m.

 

 

Holidays in term time: You will be interested to read of the Government and Local Authority’s statement sent to Headteachers this week about holidays in term time.  As you will know, there is a serious concern about pupils taking holidays during term time, both in our school and by educationalists nationally.  The statement reads:

 

 

“Holidays in Term Time:

 

The Local Authority is taking a firm stance regarding parents wishing to take holidays in term time, the recommendation is that holidays in term time should not be authorised unless it is for exceptional circumstances.

 

 

 

No holidays should be taken during public examinations.  Schools should have a clear protocol for holidays in term time in their Attendance Policy so parents are aware that holidays during the school term are not acceptable.

 

 

 

Any holiday taken without approval will be deemed as unauthorised, and should this exceed 10 sessions a Penalty Notice can be issued.

 

 

 

Link to policy is: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/parents click on School attendance and the Education Welfare Service

 

 

 

Tesco and Sainsbury’s vouchers: We are continuing to collect the vouchers.  Thank you if you are sending them into school.  At the moment, we have over 10,000 Tesco vouchers and 4,400 Sainsbury vouchers.

PTA News : 

 

 

SATURDAY 10^TH MAY, INDIAN CURRY NIGHT.

 

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT THIS EVENT – WE NEED YOU!

 

 

 

Local Indian chef Madhu Gohil will be preparing a mouthwatering meal in our new school kitchen using her own secret blend of spices and free range chicken from our local butcher, Taylors.

 

 

 

The evening will begin at 7.30pm when the bar opens for you to buy from a selection of Indian and European lagers, local beer, wine and soft drinks.  Please arrive promptly because at 8.00pm you will be entertained by a fine display of Indian dancing to set the scene for your delicious three course meal.  Dinner will be served at 8.15pm and tables will be cleared afterwards for you to boogie your bhajis away!  All for £16 per ticket.

 

MENU

 

Starters

 

Samosas and Bhajis with chutney

 

Main course

 

Free range masala chicken

 

Stuffed aubergine and potatoes with mixed peppers

 

Jeera rice

 

Mixed salad, raitu and naan

 

NB:  for vegetarians there will be an additional vegetable dish

 

Dessert

 

Fresh fruit salad with icecream

 

 

 

We need to staff the bar from people attending this event in 30 minute shifts.  If you can help or have any other questions, please call Paula Cole on 883209.

 

 

 

Tickets available from the school office.

 

 

 

COFFEE, CLOTHES & CARDS, Tuesday 20^th May, 8.45am, School Hall:  Please come along for a free cuppa and biscuits!  On sale will be nearly new uniform – including Summer dresses and Phoenix cards.  Phoenix Cards is run by the PTA and all profits go to the school.  If you have any uniform in a good sellable condition that you can donate to the sale, please hand into the office.  Thank you.

 

 

FIREWORK DISPLAY, Saturday 8^th November:  The fireworks are organised but we need volunteers to help with all the other elements of this popular community event.  There are detailed notes available on what to do – can you help?  Please contact Paula Cole if you can 883209.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

R J Harris

 

R.J.Harris

P.S. It’s been a great week!

 

 

Headteacher: Mr R.J. Harris, M.Ed

 

Deputy: Mrs S. Broadhurst