Dear Parents & Students

Dear Parents & Students
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Dear Parents & Students,
I can’t quite believe that this is the last newsletter of the year. This year has flown by so quickly, but it’s true what they say, time flies when you are having fun and this year we have certainly had lots of that with the month of June being no exception.
The month started with competitive water sports during the Primary Swimming Gala and the FS Splash Day. The Primary children impressed us all with the progress they have made in swimming this year, their technique and stamina were super. During the Splash Day, the FS children had lots of fun squirting water at each other and the teachers while earning points for their house. Well done children, once again you made us proud with your determination and sportsmanship.
FS Daddies had a special morning when they were invited into school for the children to say ‘thank you’ for all they do in celebration of UK Father’s Day. Armed with doughnuts and juice, the children presented cards and presents after singing Bony-M’s ‘Daddy Cool’.  It was great to see so many Dads taking time out of their busy day to make the event such a success.
The highlight of the month, however, was the KS2/3 Production, ‘Mystery at Magpie Manor’.  It was wonderful to see all the children playing to their strengths. The acting, singing and dancing were amazing but I was particularly impressed with the music. The children provided most of the music – every time I looked up a different child was on the piano or drums and the Year Three rock band did an amazing rendition of ‘Shake Your Tail Feather’ that Ray Charles himself would have been proud of.  It was a great show that was both funny and entertaining. Well done, children and congratulations to Mr. Rumsey and his team for organising such a successful production.
The production was our last fund raising event of the year.  I am extremely proud to inform you that this year we have raised 4936.27€ for The Palmira Association, supporting the Syrian refugee crisis. Thank you so much for your generosity all year round for such a worthy cause. 
As always, the year ended with our annual Speech Day. The Reception graduated into Primary and the Year Six children graduated into Secondary. As always, it was a very special occasion with a few laughs and a few tears but lots of smiles and well wishes for the summer. Congratulations to all the children that earned a prize; a Speech Day prize is a very prestigious award, you should be very proud of yourself.
Wishing you all a safe, relaxing summer break and I look forward to welcoming you back in September.
Best wishes,
Sian