Framfield CE School News
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Archive from the past Parish Newsletters:
From the Parish Newsletter June/July 2008:
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From the Parish Newsletter December 2007/January 2008:
We welcomed 14 new children into our Reception class in September and are pleased to report that they have settled in extremely well. This is partly due to the excellent transfer programme which we run with Framfield Playgroup, and also to the rest of the children in the school who have welcomed them and supported them as they learn how to negotiate their way through the school day. All the children participated in our Harvest Festival in the church which was a considerable achievement for the very youngest children. We also held a service of celebration and thanksgiving for our Bishop's Commendation award. The Archdeacon of Lewes and Hastings joined us for this special occasion, as did Nigel Sarjudeen, Education Officer from the Diocese, members of the school and parish community. It was a lovely occasion which demonstrated the children's confidence and the eagerness with which they approach their religious experiences and education. The presentation which the children produced can be seen on our school website: www.framfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk.
This term promises to be as busy as ever with plans for a Christmas production already underway. The School Council is discussing a project to improve the school's pond, and staff and governors continue to work towards improving the premises and the provision which we offer. The most visible sign of our continued improvements is the fence along The Street. I am aware that this has not met with total approval locally and wish to express my hope that the benefits to the children will be recognised. We have improved the overall safety of the playground - the children are not confronted by speeding cars as they play, there is a reduction in pollution and noise, and more shade from the sun. In addition the fence has created secluded play areas and a marvellous surface for games and art work. Although they cannot be seen the children are still there and are still enjoying their work and play.
From the Parish Newsletter October/November 2007:
Our work last term focused on health and fitness. We enjoyed many different events including demonstrations by several of our parents of their favourite sport. Our Sports Day was a little different as we celebrated the 170th birthday of the school. During the day parents joined us as spectators and participants in several events where they showed their skills and fitness. We were fortunate in having a beautiful day – a great contrast to the following day when we watched the water rise. On the last day of term we held our usual Leavers Assembly when we said goodbye to our year 6 children. They performed an update to the story of ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ to illustrate the stage they have reached in their education. We had a good ending to the term particularly as Year 6 prepared healthy lunch boxes for the whole school. Everyone had a lovely lunch and it was remarkable how quiet it was with everyone munching on the delicious food and smoothies they had prepared for the entire school – including staff and governors. We wish them every success in their new schools and look forward to hearing about their adventures.
This term has started well with whole school topics on Myself and My School and Festivals and Celebrations. Our Harvest Festival is planned for 27th September at 2.15 in the Church. In addition we are having a special service on Thursday 1st November when the Archdeacon of Lewes will share with us as we celebrate our award of Bishop’s Commendation for our work in RE. The venue Has yet to be confirmed. We are delighted to have received this award which represents the commitment and success of our children. We have also received the National Healthy Schools Award and Active Mark. There is much to celebrate!
Janet Wilde - Headteacher
From the Parish Newsletter August/September 2007:
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From the Parish Newsletter June/July 2007:
Framf ield CE Primary School
Parish Magazine July 2007
Since the start of this year we have been extremely busy. Last term we worked on Artists and Musicians, doing lovely work on the Ashdown Forest to produce clay tiles which now decorate the front of the school, and two beautiful wall hangings. We also worked on Surrealism and year 6 visited Farley Farm the remarkable home of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose. The children composed a number of songs and spent a day working on composition and performance with Simon d'Souza, a musician from Brighton.
The term we have turned our thoughts to health and fitness, calling our topic Fitness Factory. The school has enjoyed a large number of sporting activities, including skipping, football, multi-sports, swimming, yoga and even Tumbletots for our youngest. Class 1 enjoyed a visit to the gym at Utopia where they were shown around the facilities. We are heading off on a walk in the local area this week (hopefully in dry weather). In addition we have worked on what happens inside our bodies and checked the contents of lunch-boxes to make sure they are a good balanced meal. The PTFA gave a week of delicious fruit and vegetables for our mid-morning snack - a chance for everyone to try new foods. The whole school is having the opportunity to cook food to put in lunch-boxes and at the end of term year 6 will be preparing special lunch-boxes for the whole school to enjoy.
This term we have enjoyed having the children from playgroup join our c\ass 1 for their activity sessions. This has been a great experience for the children who are joining us in September. They also thoroughly enjoy their Rising 5s group on Tuesday afternoons and we enjoy having them in the school. We ore certain that they will settle very quickly in September.
We are looking forward to our summer holiday and hope that everyone has a good time. See you in September.
Janet Wilde Headteacher
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From the Parish Newsletter June 2006/July 2006:
Now that the weather is beginning to improve we are taking all opportunities to learn and play outside. We have a range of sporting activities planned for all children and our focus on the environment will give us the chance to study the local area and further afield at Wilderness Wood and the Ashdown Forest. The Art Club has begun some unusual work on the school fencing, with the aim of improving its appearance. We have also made a link with the High Weald forest Centre and they have installed a beautiful oak bench and noticeboard on which we can display children's work about the environment. This has enhanced the front garden area which has already been improved by our parents.
We are keen to hear from any older residents in the village who have a history with the school, or the village. Year 6 are beginning a research project on local history and want to be abie to interview those of you who have memories to share about Framfield and the school. Please get in touch with us so that we can arrange to meet you.
Janet Wilde, Headteacher
From the Parish Newsletter April 2006/May 2006:
Since Christmas the school has been working hard on a number of different projects. We are developing our understanding of how we all learn best - some of us as visual learners, some are good listeners and some prefer to learn through practical tasks. We have worked on these three different learning styles in all our lessons, but have had a particular focus in RE. Rather then spending their lessons writing about Jesus and aspects of religion, the children have re-told the stories through drama and role play. They have also conducted a survey of what they think of RE - and most are enjoying it much more now because of all the practical tasks they are involved in.
We have recently also begun a survey of how children and visitors get to school. We are gathering together information about the different modes of transport and how everyone feels about their journey to school. Year 6 are working hard to collate this data and are gradually producing tables and charts which present the information for us all to see. Following this we will be setting up a School Travel Plan. We would be interested to gain the views of our neighbours, so please write to us letting us know your views. Our ultimate aim is to improve the journey to school for as many people as possible, and improve the safety around the school in the mornings and afternoons.
The spring is on its way and we have plans to and plant lots of seeds do some gardening. Daffodils will soon be on sale outside school at 3pm so look out for them.
Janet Wilde, Headteacher
From the Parish Newsletter February 2006/March 2006:
Last term proved to be a very busy one for us as we decided to put on a special Christmas performance. The play was 'Stable Manners' and it was a resounding success. We were delighted to be able to include every child in the production, and were impressed by how well the children learned the words to many new songs. It was good fun for us all and we particularly enjoyed the brilliant costumes made by our parents.
Our Christmas celebrations continued with a Bazaar which we held in the school this year. This went well and raised over £600 for the PTFA funds. We finally held a simple Carol Service in the Church on the last day of term. Since returning to school after the holidays we have visited the theatre to see a production of 'The Tinderbox1, an adaptation of the story by Hans Christian Anderson.
We all had a lovely Christmas present waiting for us when we returned in January. The PTFA had provided funds for improving the front garden and it is now beautifully paved, not at all muddy and a great waiting area. If you are passing the school do look in and admire it. The next stage is to provide some seating and plant pots. All the work was done by parents and friends of the school.
Janet Wilde, Headteacher
From the Parish Newsletter December 2005/January 2006:
The fine weather this term has meant that we have been able to enjoy working outside more than usual. During 'Walk to School Week' we spent a good morning walking on the village recreation ground exercising our limbs and raising money for Jeans for Genes.
The football club has been able to train each week and recently won the Primary Schools Tournament at UCTC - our first major win! We have also taken part in a local cross-country race, which is a new event for us.
Parents are continuing to support us as we develop the outside learning area and the next phase is to improve the front garden, making it a more suitable waiting area.
Many of our children enjoyed an evening as fashion models, an event which showed how confident they are.
As Christmas approaches we are deep in rehearsals for 'Stable Manners', a musical version of the nativity. This will be on 7* December in the Memorial Hall at 6pm and we look forward to seeing friends from the community.
We held a very successful Book Fair in the Hall which raised funds for the school library, and gave the opportunity for children to choose books for themselves. Our Book Week included a brilliant presentation by Guy Parker-Rees, who illustrated 'Giraffes Can't Dance'. The children were very inspired by his work and went on to produce beautiful illustrations of their own stories.
From the Parish Newsletter October/November 2005:
We had a lovely welcome back to school after the summer break with a row of enormous, bright yellow sunflowers to greet us which the children had planted at the end of last term. They looked lovely peeping at us over the fence.
Welcome also to all the new children who have started with us this term. We will be concentrating on food and festival food among our projects during the coming weeks.
Two new staff have joined us as well - Mr Robert Galvin who will be teaching Year 6 children and helping with music, and Mrs Margaret Arnold who is a Teaching /Assistant in Class 3.
I have heard good feedback about the display of articles that were put into the Horticultural Summer Show by our School. The children are always pleased to know that what they make is appreciated by others.
During the summer holidays our new disabled toilet facilities and cloakrooms were completed and these have made a vast difference to that end of the school. Thank you to all who made donations towards this. Parts of the school were also painted which has contributed to a number of areas looking fresh and bright, and therefore nicer to work in
From the Parish Newsletter August/September 2005:
The school has enjoyed a very good year and this term has been as busy as usual with numerous events to enhance the curriculum for all children.
A highlight of the term was a train journey and walk to Harrison's Rocks at Eridge Green. Everyone in the school came along and we closed the school for the day. It was a lovely occasion and gave a good experience for our 'Journeys' topic for this term.
The whole school also took part in a production of 'The Golden Sovereign' about children in a Victorian school. We took this to the Uckfield Festival as part of the Primary Showcase. The children performed brilliantly and we were very proud to be part of this new event.
Another first for us was the Mini Grand Prix. Children in years 5 and 6 built a kit car and then drove it against other primary schools. It was great fun and we learned a great deal!
The building of our disabled toilet facility is now complete and we are very pleased with the results.
The PTFA held a party and Auction which raised £1300 - a marvellous effort and a very enjoyable evening.
Thanks to all those of you who have supported us this year in so many ways.
From the Parish Newsletter June/July 2005:
The term before Easter ended wed with an Easter service which incorporated many of the arts - music, painting and drama. Each class portrayed aspects of the Easter story in a different way.
The Summer term is always very busy and the children are working hard to prepare for their test as well as continuing with the much more enjoyable areas of the curriculum. Our theme this term is Journeys, and the older children hove already taken a journey to Eastbourne for a superb production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. We are planning a journey for the whole school that will involve a train ride and a walk through the countryside. In addition, we are having a special week devoted to design technology when the children will all make a number of vehicles - and for the time being this will remain a secret!
Our contact with the community continues with our partnership with the playgroup and the Rising 5s group that will begin in June. We are also contributing to the Church in the Community project and having an art day to prepare our display. There is a busy term ahead which we plan to enjoy very much.
Janet Wilde - Headteacher