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Loddiswell Primary School Newsletter

Friday 17th

January 2020

www.loddiswellprimaryschool.co.uk Dear Parents and Carers,

Will the weather ever improve? Between the rain and wind we do try and get the children outside to enjoy

the fresh air as often as possible, please can you all ensure that your child has a named, waterproof coat with

them every day at school.

Come rain or shine Matty will be selling doughnuts and cookies for 50p each after school today. Come and

have a sweet treat to finish the week.

Marine Conservation

Our Eco Council, Mrs Butler and Anne-Marie have arranged for lots of different companies to come to our

first Marine Conservation afternoon. This will be held on Thursday 13th

February 3.15pm – 4.30pm in the

school hall. Those attending include Seagrass Conservation, Wembury Marine, the Shark Trust and Sound

Diving. They will all have their own stall and display and you will be able to ask them any questions you

may have about sustainability and their eco policies.

Waste workshops

Alex Mack, Devon Education Officer at Resource Futures, came into school on Tuesday to do workshops

with each class.

Class 1 & 2 all thought about the different items that are thrown away and whether they could be reused or

recycled. They made fridge magnets to take home to remind them what recycling they can do at home.

In their workshop, Class 3 & 4 considered why we need to recycle and

the effect it has on the earth’s resources.

In Class 3 they discussed renewable and non-renewable resources.

The children also tried to work out what materials some items had

been recycled from.

In Class 4 the children looked at everyday objects and linked them to

the raw materials that they came from. They then discussed the

environmental problems involved with using each raw material. For

example, by using oil for plastics, there are the chances of oil spills

which kills marine life.

The children went on to find out how we could reuse materials and

found out about the range of everyday objects which can now be

purchased which have been made from recycled materials.

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Devon Ability Games

Mrs Clark and Miss Whiting took Effy, Nathan,

Sefton, Sam, Jade and AJ to the Life Centre in

Plymouth to take part in the Devon Ability

Games on Wednesday. Firstly, they were all

given awesome t-shirts. They met a new

monster friend and, after the Opening

Ceremony, they all took part in some amazing

sports. One team came 3rd

in Archery and

received bronze medals. Then they all had a go

at Table Cricket, Badminton, Fencing, Dance

and Yoga. Jade said “I liked Dance the most

because there were different sorts of simple

moves to try. Everyone enjoyed it and had lots

of fun”. After the Closing Ceremony, everyone

headed home tired but happy. Well done to you

all!

Reading Challenge

Congratulations to Keira who has read 50 books and Charlie C in Year 2 who has read 125.

Well done both of you.

Yours sincerely,

Sue Jezard, Executive Head teacher Louise Nicholls, Head of School

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Federation Position available

The South Hams Federation are looking for a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join Kingsbridge

Community Primary School from 24th

February 2020 on a permanent basis. The role will include working

within whole class settings, supporting groups of learners and working with specific children with special

educational needs.

As a Teaching Assistant you must be able to motivate and encourage our children in their learning. You will

need excellent communication skills, a good level of Maths and English and must be flexible to meet the

changing needs of children. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, as is kindness, patience and an

ability to use your initiative. Training and support will be available to develop the role.

We are looking for someone who:

Is enthusiastic and hard-working

can work with parents, staff, Head of School and SENCO to support children’s learning

can set clear and consistent boundaries

is committed to creating excitement, creativity and independence in learning

is dedicated to raising standards and is a good role model

has a reflective and evaluative approach to your work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all

staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Hours are 30 per week, term-time only, 38 weeks per year.

Salary = NJC Scale Point 2 – £9.18 per hour. Please apply by noon on Monday, 3rd

February 2020.

Interview date: Thursday, 6th

February 2020.

An application form and job description can be found on the Kingsbridge Community Primary School

website, under vacancies at: www.kingsbridgeprimary.co.uk or you can email for further details to Helen

Leather at hleather@southhamsfederation.org.uk

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The Week Ahead – Week 2 School Meal Menu Monday 27

th January Colouring Club 3.15 – 4.15pm.

KS1 Cooking Club 3.15 – 4.15pm.

SATs Booster Club Year 6 3.15 – 4.15pm.

Tuesday 28th

January AM Music lessons with Monica

Wednesday 29th

January AM Forest School with Mrs Moore for Foundation Stage.

Come in outdoor clothing and bring school uniform to change

into at lunchtime.

Lunchtime SATs Booster Club Year 6

PM Forest School with Mrs Moore for Year 3. Come in

school uniform and bring warm, waterproof outdoor wear to

change into at lunchtime.

KS2 Board Games Club 3.15 – 4.15pm.

KS2 Music Club 3.15 – 4.15pm.

Thursday 30th

January Lunchtime Tag Rugby

Plymouth Argyle Football Club 3.15 – 4.15pm. £3.50 per week.

Friday 31st January Library Lunchtime.

KS2 Sports Club 3.15 – 4.15pm.

Community Sunday Club in the Congregational Hall is on this weekend 9.30am until 11.30am. There will be games,

crafts, breakfast, DVDs and fun with friends. Everyone is welcome (age 5 +).

For more details, contact Matty Dawe on 559310 or 07597789538.

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Dates for your diary – new items in bold Date Time Year Event

Thursday 13th

February 3.15 – 4.30pm All Marine Conservation Day – All

welcome in the hall

Friday 14th

February TBA Valentine’s Day Disco

Monday 17th

– Friday 21st

February

Half Term holiday

Wednesday 11th

March 4 – 5.30pm Year 3 & 4 Tag Rugby @ Kingsbridge Primary

Tuesday 17th

March 9am All Tempest Class Group Photos

Wednesday 18th

March 4 – 5.30pm Year 5 & 6 Tag Rugby @ Malborough Playing

Fields

Thursday 19th

March 1.30 – 3pm KS1 Cricket All Stars

Monday 23rd

March 4 – 5.30pm Year 2 Throwlf @ Modbury Primary

Wednesday 25th

March PM FS & Year 6 Height and Weight data collection

Thursday 26th

March 9 - 10am Gym & Dance TBC

Monday 30th

March All Easter Holiday

Tuesday 14th

April All First day of Summer Term

Thursday 16th April 4 – 5.30pm 5 & 6 Handball @ Loddiswell Primary

Friday 17th

April Year 3 Deposit due for residential

Friday 24th

April Year 6 Final payment due for residentials

Thursday 30th

April 4 – 5.30pm KS2 Rock up and Run @ Kingsbridge

Primary

Friday 1st May Year 4 Deposit due for residential

Friday 1st May Year 3 Final payment due for residential

Friday 8th

May All Early May Bank Holiday

Monday 11th

May 9.15 –

11.45am

Year 3 & 4 Cricket

Friday 15th

May Year 5 Final payment due for residential

Wednesday 20th

May 4 – 5.30pm 5 & 6 Rounders @ Malborough Playing

Fields

Monday 25th

– Friday 29th

May

All Half Term holiday

Thursday 4th

& Friday 5th

June

Year 3 Residential

Wednesday 10th

June 1 – 4.30pm 5 & 6 Kwik Cricket / Turbo Cricket @

Malborough Playing Fields

Thursday 18th

& Friday 19th

June

Year 4 Residential

Thursday 25th

June 1 – 3pm KS2 Swimming Gala @ Quayside TBC

Monday 29th

June –

Wednesday 1st July

Year 6 Residential

Monday 29th

June –

Wednesday 3rd

July

Year 6 Residential

Monday 6th

– Wednesday 8th

July

Year 5 Residential

Friday 10th

July 9.15 –

11.45am

Year 5 & 6 Cricket

Monday 13th

July 4 – 5.30pm 5 & 6 Water Polo @ Modbury Primary

Friday 17th

July All Last Day of Term

Monday 7th

September All First day of Autumn Term

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Celebration Assembly

We are celebrating students who have all achieved their goals this week.

Well done to: Beatrice, Callum, Effy and Keira who all won their STAR.

The winner of the ‘Special Sparkly Purple Plate’ is Georgia for having a positive attitude to

food.

Writer of the week

Class 1 – Arthur Wi

Class 2 – Archie

Class 3 – Amelia

Class 4 – Sakora

Mathematician of the week

Class 1 – Max

Class 2 – Georgia

Class 3 – Valentina

Class 4 – Ethan

Fish Philosophy Award

This week is given to Millie-Grace for being kind and always

looking out for everybody.

The Heart & Soul for outstanding achievement in school clubs is given to Nathan for

persevering at Monopoly.

Reading Award

KS2 KS1 Keira 50 Charlie C 125

Effy 25

Maia 25

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