Dear Parents and Carers,
It felt like there was a carnival atmosphere in school yesterday – the mood was joyful as we gathered out in the sunshine for the first whole school photograph in five years. Some of the children in Year 5 and Year 6 who started their school life at Pewley could just about remember sitting at the foot of the staging, back when they were in Year R or Year 1 – but this time around they scaled the dizzy heights right up to the top! The juniors were then joined by all the children from the infants, with the smallest children sitting at the feet of the teachers. There was a happy cheer when the Pewley staff took their seats, as many of the older children waved at their previous teachers; I think Active Andy got the biggest applause. The photographer did a fantastic job – spotting any lopsided poses, and noticing any arms in front of faces - the whole event was just great…and I hope that the resulting photo is a good one!
All week the photo gallery in school has been very busy – with people, staff, parents and children alike, looking back at previous whole school photos reminiscing and spotting one another. It was great to have previous students back in this year’s photo, but now as adults on staff. And Robert Cotton, our illustrious chair of governors worked out that this was his seventh appearance! We’ll let you know when you can take a look at the proofs.
Next week, we’re looking forward to our Jubilee Celebrations. On Thursday, the children will be learning about the significance of a Platinum Jubilee and at lunchtime, we’ll be joining together again, this time at Pewley for a special picnic on the school field. Remember that the children will need to bring water bottles as we won’t be providing drinks so that we reduce plastic waste. The children will all receive a lovely book which has been provided by the Department for Education as a souvenir. It tells the remarkable story of Elizabeth II’s seventy years reign as Queen. We’ll also sing together and pray for our country. For parents of children in Years 3-6, do get in touch with your child’s teacher if you can help us walk to and from Pewley. We’ll be leaving at around 12.
Finally next week, just before we breakup for the half term holiday, we have a Fluffy Friday to look forward to. It’s such a highlight for the children and they really enjoy these special days. It’s disappointing when families tag an extra day onto the holiday – the children really miss out if they’re not able to take part, and it’s such a valuable learning opportunity too, meeting new people, mixing younger and older children, trying new things and having such a day of difference. They’re the days that ex-pupils talk about more than any other and teachers that move on, end up introducing Fluffy Fridays at their new schools! Again, if you’re able to join us, we’d love to have you helping out. Just email your child’s teacher or the school office.
With love,
Clare
Thought of the week: Keep going! Parable: The Widow and The Judge - Are you a persistent person?
WHOLE SCHOOL
Thursday 26 May – Platinum Jubilee celebration with whole school picnic.
INFANT
Lost
Sammy in Hazel Class has lost his blue cap with darker navy peak (named in black on the tag inside the sweat band).
Menu: Week 3 beginning 23 May
JUNIOR
Dates for the Diary
Wednesday 25 May – 6T Junior Citizens
Friday 27 May – Fluffy Friday
Hockey Club
Following England Hockey’s advice, we have decided to insist that all children attending hockey club must wear a gum-shield. Please do ask Mary for details if you aren’t sure, but from Monday, children without gum-shields will not take part in the hockey games so that we reduce the risk of injury and keep the children’s teeth safe. Thank you for your understanding and support.
District Sports trial dates
Y5 & Y6 are invited to try out for our annual District Sports Competition on Thursday 26th after school from 3.20pm - 4.30pm.
District Sports is an athletic competition against other Guildford Primary schools and is held at the Spectrum athletics track in June. The events are made up of running; sprinting and middle distance, throwing; howler and shot put and the long jump and we take our very best athletes in each year group.
Some of the year groups have been doing athletics in their PE lessons and an early morning athletics club is held for all year groups (Y5&6 Tuesdays at 8am). However, we are aware that some children may not be able to get to these sessions which is why we are offering trials after school. Do not worry if your child is unable to attend the trial for their year group, please tell them to come and talk to either Nick and Laura S and we will ensure we get to see what they can do at some point in the next few weeks.
Lunch - Week 3 beginning 23 May
FOPS
Hi all,
Happy Friday and hope you enjoyed some delicious bakes today!
Tonight, there are Year One drinks at Rogues bar from 8pm.
Please continue to save the date for the Summer Fair on Saturday 2nd July. We’re planning a fun game and need any empty screwcap wine bottles with the lids. Please speak to Sally for more info: sallyjc78@gmail.com
FOPS Committee
We need a new Treasurer and Chair from September. Without these roles (especially the Treasurer!) FOPS won’t be able to continue. Please let me know if you would like an informal chat about either role: katelloyd741@gmail.com
Happy weekend!
Kate
HTSC
Hello Everyone! Thank you for scrolling down!
Summer Fair
This will take place on Saturday 9th July from 2pm. Thank you to those who joined the meeting on Wednesday for our initial planning. Your class reps will be in contact in the next couple of weeks for how you can help.
In the meantime, if you, or someone you know, has a business that would like to be represented at the fair, we are looking for sponsors for: our top raffle prize, donations to an auction and stall holders. Your business will be advertised on our raffle tickets, all posters, local residents’ letter and the school website. Please email helen@thomasday.co.uk by 27th May if you can help us with the top raffle prize.
HTSC Committee – positions vacant
Myself (Chair), Claudine Nel (Secretary) and Tom Day (Treasurer) will be stepping down from HTSC at the end of this school year as our children will be moving into their last year at Holy Trinity. It would be great if we could have a team in place to handover to before the end of the school year and to act as support next year. If you are at all interested in one of these roles (they can be shared), please do get in touch by emailing helen@thomasday.co.uk. Without these positions being filled, the criteria for the Charity Commission will not be met and it will be difficult for the school to generate fundraising activity to support our children’s learning. The model for how events could be organised in future can be altered to a rotating year group approach to reduce the level of input currently required by the Chair role.
Dates for your diary
Friday 27th May – Year 3 are meeting on the Downs after school– we’d love to see you there if you can come along. (Bring your own refreshments.)
Friday 17th June – Year 5&6 Cake Sale. Bring £1, cakes provided by the HT Bakers.
Saturday 9th July Summer Fair from 2pm
Easyfundraising
If you are shopping online, one way to support the school is through www.easyfundraising.co.uk and selecting HTSC Holy Trinity School Community as your cause. Over 4000 retailers are affiliated, and every purchase makes a difference.
Second Hand Uniform
If you need any school branded second hand uniform, or have school branded uniform to donate, please contact Simone Chidlow simonechidlow@googlemail.com.
Many thanks
Helen, HTSC Chair
Other
Please find below the link to the Surrey Families May/June magazine -there are lots of ideas of things to do for the Jubilee and in half term.