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Sun Protection
Hurray!  The sun has arrived.  Whilst it lasts can you please ensure that you apply suncream to your child before they come to school, they bring sunhats and water bottles.  Girls can wear shorts during the lunchtime play.  If your child suffers from hayfever it would be advisable to purchase or obtain from your doctor medication that can be administered by you prior to school and will last all day in order that they can enjoy their time outside.

Photographs
Julie Wiltshire has very kindly agreed to take class photographs again this year on behalf of the PSA.  They will be on sale at the School Fete on 22nd May.  Julie will be taking the photographs during tomorrow afternoon.  Can we request that for the actual photograph children wear their fleece or sweatshirt.

In addition to class photographs we have arranged for DSP Photographers to come in next Friday, 16th May to take a WHOLE SCHOOL photograph.  It is a number of years since this has been done and we are really excited about it. Please ensure your child is wearing full school uniform. As this is a very weather dependent activity we will keep our fingers crossed.

Bollywood
The children who have been attending Bollywood dancing for the past term are sharing their new skills with the rest of school in tomorrow’s assembly. They have been having a huge amount of fun and really have learnt a lot. There were some informal comments from parents that they wouldn’t mind having a go. Having talked to Prerna, she is happy to teach adults too but is unable to do evenings. What we are suggesting therefore is that those adults who would like to have a go, join in with the group on a Wednesday afternoon after school 3.15 – 4.15pm. The group starts again on Wednesday June 4th and runs until Wednesday July 16th  (7 weeks). If you are interested please contact the school.

Hockey
On Saturday 26th April, we took a squad of ten Y5 and 6 children to the Youth Festival of Sport in Filton. They played five games and, considering they had coaching for three sessions did really well. The most impressive thing was the way they learnt to work as a team in a positive manner. A parent from a rival team commented very positively on their attitude to the games. Congratulations to all the children who took part we were very proud of you: Jack, Amy, Saffron, Zoe, Jonathan, Iona, Ben, Harry, Seamus, Alex.

Scarecrow
Congratulations to the Scarecrow competition winners. The Baker family (Isabel in Y4) won the individual scarecrow prize for their Willy Wonka Scarecrow. The Organisation prize was won by 1st Brownies for their Harry Potter. The trail was won by the Fox – Robinson family (Toby Y5 & Tristan Y4).

SATs
Next week is Y6 SATs. Good luck and best wishes to all our Y6 children

Mrs Baker
Unfortunately we have to announce the departure of Mrs Baker our Teaching Assistant in Y6 at the end of this term. We wish her every success and good fortune in her new role but will miss her supportive, positive nature with the children and her very willing nature with all members of school. She is a great loss to us.

Reminder of important dates for Summer Term 1

Parent Helpers – A repeat request
Thank you so much to those parents who have been supporting the children throughout the year.  We are truly grateful for your time and commitment, whether you come in weekly or occasionally when you can.

Charities
Many thanks to those of you who came along to support the Bring and Buy Sale in aid of Cancer Research.  We raised £147.75.  Thank you to those PSA members who helped on the day as well as the School Counsellors.

Foundation and KS1 managed to raise £108 for Marie Curie Cancer Research by growing mini pots of daffodils and dressing in yellow or green on the last day of term.  Well done everyone.

Race for Life
Kezia and Shannon are taking part in the Cancer Research Race for Life. If you would like to sponsor them please place a donation in the box outside the school office.  Many thanks.
  

Class Assemblies
Below is an updated list of class assemblies that will be taking place for the remainder of the year.  Please note that some of these dates differ from those given out in the November newsletter.  All services are on a Friday and start at 10.35 am.  Parents/carers are very welcome to come along.

If you buy goods on-line via the internet you may be able to help us raise funds for the school via our  webshop. This can be found at www.buy.at/PSA. Every time you access one of the many company sites, via our webshop, any purchase you make on-line earns commission which gets paid directly to the PSA. For example, if you buy books via Amazon, we get 3% of your purchase prices and if you request a holiday brochure we get 90p per request. The commission rates vary from company to company but the best news is that it does not cost you a penny more and the PSA benefits.  The prices you pay are exactly the same as the retailers standard on-line prices. The commission comes out of their profit.
New retailers are joining this scheme on a regular basis and your purchases will generate income for us to spend on enhancing school life for all of our children.  Happy shopping!

School Fete
The School Fete will soon be upon us and we desperately need help with the various stalls. Your class reps will be asking for any assistance so please contact them if you are able to give up just half an hour on the evening of 22nd May. Without your continued support we would be unable to run this huge fund raising event.

Donations required.
Mrs Clark will be running the Book and Second Hand Uniform stall at the Fete. If you have any suitable donations please leave them with the School office.

Non-Uniform day on Thursday 22nd May
As part of the preparations for the Fete we will be having a Mufti (Non-uniform) Day on the day of the Fete. The “cost” will be a donation of a bottle to the Pull a Bottle Stall, rather than money. If you are sending it with your children please only give them non-alcoholic drinks in plastic bottles. If you are able to bring it in yourself then alcoholic bottles are welcome! Please hand all bottles in to the teacher directly. We promise they will make it to the stall!!

The date-Thursday 22nd May;  The time – 6 - 8 pm; The venue – Pucklechurch Primary School; The activities – Barbeque, Tuck Shop, Bouncy Castle, Pirates & Princesses Fancy Dress Parade stalls such as Tombola, Lucky Dip, Splat the Rat, Cream Teas, and any more fun things to try out.  You may wish to include pictures. Don’t forget to put you name, age and class on the back of your poster
  

Pucklechurch Cricket Club -      Under 13s – Summer 2008
We are looking for new players to join the club

• no experience necessary
• all pads, bats, helmets etc. provided
• training at Pucklechurch Rec. Sunday mornings (10-12)
• fixtures between end of April and the middle of July
• social events organised throughout  the season
• Signing on fee £15 but NO MATCH SUBS
• all matches played on week day evenings – 8

We are obviously aware that training will not be possible for you on Sundays until football is over – come and have a chat with me or Gail if you are interested in joining in or turn up to training to try it out.

Chris Boyle
P.C.C. Under 13s   - Tel: 937 2838

Due to the success of the last one there is to be a Ladies Fashion Show at Pucklechurch Community Centre to raise funds in aid of TOWER PLAYGROUP on Tuesday 6th May 2008. Doors open at 7.30pm and the fashion show starts at 8pm. Quality Ladies clothes, footwear, handbags, accessories, jewellery & make-up to purchase on the night at LOW prices. Tickets are available from the Playgroup on 07722029077, direct from Katherine Robbins or on the door on the night.

Newcomer’s BBQ
Have you moved to Pucklechurch in the last couple of years?  If so you and your family are invited to the Revel Newcomers’ BBQ at 7.30 pm on Thursday, 8th May at the Rose & Crown, Parkfield Road.  There will be a marquee in case the weather be against us.  
Revel will provide food and a complimentary welcome drink.  Members of the Revel Committee will be there, along with representatives of various village groups, including children’s groups. Although Revel raises money for local causes, this is not a fundraising event.  We hope you will join us for this information get-together and make some new friends in the village.

Having a party?
Pucklechurch community centre is available to hire Monday – Friday from 4.00 – 6.15 pm cost £25.  If you would like further details please contact Anna Sharpe on 0117 937 4449.

Part time caretaker required for the Community Centre.  If you would like further details about the position, please contact Les Bence on 937 3140.