Our Collective Worship is a gathering of the whole school for worship, praise and prayer every day. The children always enter the hall quietly and we alwys begin with beautiful music and the lighting of a candle, lit by someone with a birthday that day or as close as we can to it. We always finish with our School Prayer as well as prayers from the school prayer wall where children have written their own prayers. Sometimes we finish with a gentle sign of the peace.
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Father God,
This is our school.
Let love flow.
Let the rooms be filled
with joy and happiness,
Let the outside be filled with fun and
friendship.
Bless us all as we learn
with you Lord in all that we do.
Amen
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Session times
3.15 - 4.30pm - £4.00 per session per child
3.15 - 6.00pm - £12.00 per session per child to include a packed tea
4.15 - 6.00pm - £8.00 per session per child to include a packed tea
Just to remind you parents can book via the school money website using their usual password. Booking are available up to 12.00pm for the following day but must be paid for at time of booking. I do hope you will try and support this service; if you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please note: In the event of the cancellation of a booking of less than 24 hours notice unfortunately full payment is required. For more than 24 hours notice please see Mrs Found who will discuss how to use a credit for a future session.
All school run clubs have now finished for this term.
A new club list for the spring term will be sent home in January.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved in running a club and indeed attending a club!
The winners for last week was YR Hippos, well done!
We now have an active school Twitter account and are regularly tweeting. Our tweets often include additional snippets of activities that are happening in school. Follow us to find out more!
Search for and follow us @gandkprimary
The last day to post Christmas post will be Tuesday!
Please ensure the recipient's name and class are clearly written on the envelope to help our Y6 postmen!
Thank you
Congratulations to Y6 who were awarded the Pride award for this week.
This week we say goodbye to Mrs Reid who has worked at the school since 2008 as a Teaching Assistant. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Reid for her hard work and commitment during her time with us. She will be sorely missed but we wish her best wishes for the future.
PTFA Recent Events:
THANK YOU to everyone who has helped to support the PTFA this term, especially as it has been such busy term. There are so many events on in the run up to Christmas and we are enormously grateful for everyone’s hard work, time and contributions.
Particular thanks to Ashley Wilson and Ellie Baton for their amazing and generous contribution to Christmas fundraising and events.
PTFA Events Coming Up:
Year R Cake Sale - Friday 15th December which raised an amazing £148 well done and thank you to everyone for their support.
- Whole School Pantomime Visit Today - Monday 18th December
- Key Stage 1 Christmas Party- Tuesday 19th December - thanks so much to those who have volunteered to help with each class.
- May Ball - booked for 19th May 2018 - please keep the date free!
*** We have also been successful in our application to the Co-op Local Community Fund to raise money for the Goudhurst and Kilndown School Pond Project. Every time a member shops at the Co-op, 1% of what they spend on selected own-brand products and services goes to this fund - and you can select to give this 1% to the school project until 27th October 2018. Go to www.coop.co.uk/membership to join if you’re not a member - many, many thanks.***
Please remember our recycling and “money back” shopping schemes…
- Household battery recycling in school foyer
- Clothing bin outside front of school by hall
- Easy Fundraising: easyfundraising.org.uk
- Yellow Moon: code SGO1137 on checkout
- Micro Scooters: School Educational Code: 118601.
- Give as you Live: http://www.giveasyoulive.com/ + search: Goudhurst Parent Teach Association
- Stamp-Tastic: http://www.stamptastic.co.uk/ with code TN171DZ
Any questions/comments on the PTFA, please contact co-chairs Victoria Aldwinckle (victoria_k_scott@yahoo.co.uk) or Jo Bowman (joanna.m.driver@gmail.com).
Many thanks for reading and have a great holiday.
Anna Twyman (secretary)
The BBC have launched an excellent new website to help 9-12 year-olds navigate "the day-to-day pressures and dilemmas of life online".
The site, Own It, features video clips and content by presenters and vloggers talking about issues including cyberbullying, privacy and online safety. The site is called ‘Own it’, because it’s there to help children and young people take control and be the 'boss' of their online lives, and to assist them in developing "confidence and resilience" when dealing with online dangers.
Please do take a look – it is very up to date with the latest trends and strategies concerning safety online and will help you communicate with your children on such important matters.
Important advice for all parents
A letter has been emailed to all parents today giving advice on how to keep your child safe whilst using the internet. Suggested websites for additional information is also available.
Meet by the beacon next to the Village Green from 8:15am for 8:30am "launch". Parking available along Back Lane (refuse collectors kindly request avoid parking near the corner on Mondays).
All welcome.
A signed consent form is needed if you wish to drop off your child or access certificates and prizes from our generous sponsors. We carry spare forms with us.
Jo 07981436897 (Mon, Thurs, Fri) & Emily 07939299753 (Tues, Wed)
The winners of the Walking Bus for this week are - Y1 for KS1 and Y4 for KS2. Well done!
Thank you to everyone who has donated towards the Save the Children collections. We are delighted to report that £154.39 was donated following our Christmas Jumper Day and a further £165.30 was donated following the two KS1 performances of Danger Mouse. Therefore we are able to send a cheque for £319.60 to Save the Children.
Stationery List
KS1
2 HB pencils
1 rubber
1 pencil sharpener (preferably with case for shavings!)
1 small pack of coloured pencils (no more than 12)
1 small Pritt Stick
A small pencil case to fit inside drawer
The teachers would be grateful if you could replenish your son/daughter's pencil case over the holiday period.
KS2
2 HB pencils
1 rubber
1 pencil sharpener (preferably with case for shavings!)
1 small pack of coloured pencils (no more than 12)
1 x small Pritt Stick
A small pencil case to fit inside drawer
Pack of four small highlighter pens – different colours
Y6 only - 1 fountain pen (blue washable ink)
Thank you for your support
Christmas Day LunchThis year we are laying on Christmas lunch for anyone for whom Christmas Day is just not that much fun – it might be that you’re on your own and would enjoy some company, or you’d just like to have lunch with other local people that day, or you might know someone in the village who might like to be invited. To find out more or to come along please let Becky in the Church Office know so that we can cater for everyone – Becky’s email is beckyaddisgk@gmail.com or the Church Office number is 01580 211739.
There's lots more information on the church website, including times of our Christmas service, but if you have any questions do get in touch with Rev Hugh or Caroline Turvey.
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
B2079 Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) as amended by
The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council gives notice that B2079 Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst will be closed to through traffic, on or after 14 December 2017 for up to 1 Day.
The road will be closed between the junctions of Peasley Lane and Goudhurst Crossroads.
The alternative route is via A262 the Plain - West Road - Clayhill - Station Road - Spelmonden Road - Goudhurst Road - A21 Lamberhurst bypass - Hastings Road - London Road - B2079 Lady oak Lane.
It is planned the road will be closed between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00.
The closure is necessary to enable Cat Eyes Maintenance works to be carried out by KCC Highways.
This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are on site, and is valid for a period of no more than 5 days.
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Signed for and on behalf of the Kent County Council by Roger Wilkin, Director of Highways, Transportation & Waste or by his authorised signatory |
Authorised signatory
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