Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Five Alive February 2016

  Tue 26 Jan 2016

  2015 at school concluded with a beautiful Carol Service in church led by Sarah and Graham Pharo which was enjoyed by all who attended, putting us in a joyous mood for the festivities ahead. Many thanks to both of them.

   

  Now 2016 is truly upon us and we are currently into the second week of a very busy and short half term. Our first day started with a bang as we welcomed our old friend Antony Reddy, genius maths consultant back into school. It was lovely for us all to watch an expert in action and pick up new ideas. Anthony concluded his day with a session for parents who took home many ideas how to help their children in a fun and enjoyable way.

   

  This term’s theme is Enchanted Worlds sparked by our visit to Birmingham to watch the superb production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. As a result children were already enthused when informed that this year’s No 8 production will be The Wizard of Oz. School is presently buzzing as auditions take place and scripts given out.  The excitement that is generated particularly for the older children who know it is their turn for the main parts is palpable. Consequently huge effort is made to learn lines and showcase acting, dancing and singing potential and casting is very difficult!

   

  To whet the children’s appetites even further this term Y4/5 children are attending a Midsummer Night’s Dream workshop at the RSC, Y3’s are researching Mysterious Landscapes through art at Compton Verney, Y1/2 children are off to Bishops Wood exploring life on a desert island and Reception to Hartlebury to experience life downstairs in Victorian  times, Cinderella style!

   

  Our production dates are: March 16^th @ 1.30

  March 17^th @ 7.00

  Tickets cost £8.00 per adult, £5.00 per child. All welcome!

  

• Belated New Year greetings to you all

  Tue 26 Jan 2016

  Dear Parents,

   

  Belated New Year greetings to you all. I hope you’ve all had a great start to 2016. A poignant time for me as I start my final term. But I’m determined to enjoy it and we’ve certainly started with a bang!

   

  As I’m sure you have heard this year’s production is The Wizard of Oz and I have been extremely impressed with the attitude and determination of the children. We have never known such closely fought auditions and since parts have been allocated characters can be found at playtimes excitedly rehearsing together.

   

  Obviously this production will involve the making of many costumes and in order to save our brilliant wardrobe mistress grief we are asking if the parents of the main characters could please provide their own costumes (those children know who they are!) If you do have any problems with this or need some advice please ask myself or Mrs Castle.

   

  As usual a successful production relies on much help behind the scenes. Mrs Young has already started choreographing and Mr Comer leading the singing. We are excited to say that Andy Morrice (Tayler and Jacob’s dad) has volunteered his services to make some of the technical props needed. Martin and Jack are of course roped in. We would love some volunteers to help with costume making, face painting and crowd control!

   

  The Wizard of Oz performances are Wednesday 16^th March @1.30 and Thursday 17^th March @ 7.00 with a technical rehearsal after school Monday (Chameleons) and a dress rehearsal on Tuesday morning. Tickets are £8.00 (adult) and £5.00 (child). Tickets on sale from No 8 from Friday 5^th February.

   

  Meanwhile, there are plenty of other things to look forward to including trips out for all classes (details to come) and of course the usual day to day curriculum requirements.  As always I thank you all for your continued help and support.