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• School Council

  Fri 12 Sep 2014
  GOOD NEWS!!!!!!
  
  We have voted for our school council members and they have been selected. Today in our praise assembly the children were presented with their school council badges. We plan to have our first school council meeting next Friday and we will let you know what we have discussed. Meanwhile anybody who has anything they would like us to discuss can talk to a school council member before the meeting and they can bring any issues to our first meeting.
  
  
  
  
  

  

• Hot School Meals

  Fri 05 Sep 2014
  We are delighted to inform you that our ‘Hot School meals’ have been absolutely incredible and the children are loving them.  We would like to say a massive thank you to Sunninghill / Athelhampton staff for such a smooth introduction to Universal Free School meals and such fabulous food.  
   
  All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are eligible for a Free Universal Hot School meal.  

• Grey Goose Archery group

  Mon 14 Jul 2014
  Giant and Year 1 although are restricted from the Water sports due to age restraints - we have organised for Grey Goose Archery group to come in and teach them archery skills.  They will have a fun packed day enjoying this very different sport to what is usually seen in school.

• Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and general water sports at Portland Sailing Academy

  Mon 14 Jul 2014
  On Monday Years 3 and 4 will be travelling to the National Sailing Academy near Portland.   They will be travelling by coach, leaving school at 11.30 am in order to enjoy a picnic lunch before commencing their session at 1.30 pm.  They will have the wonderful opportunity to learn how to Paddle Board and enjoy kayaking. They will return to school for approx. 5.30 pm. 
  On the following day on Tuesday 15th Year 2 children will be enjoying the same wonderful experience.
  Children will need to bring 
  ·         Swimwear and towel
  ·         Warm clothes for after water based sessions or doing land based activities.
  
  •         Any medication that may be required.
  •         Food and drink (although there is also a canteen on site).
  •         A pair of old shoes or wetsuit boots suitable for going in the water (unfortunately flip flops are not acceptable).
  ·         Substantial picnic and snacks with sufficient drink for the afternoon.
   
  Wet suits will be provided – but you can bring your own
  We are charging children £10 to help subsidise the costs of the activities this week and the transport.  Many thanks to those of you who have already paid.
  Please return the Participant Waiver Form – we need them returned by Monday.  Mr Vann, Miss Nottley, Miss Clifford, Mrs Bishop, Mrs Mandy Jones and Mrs Andrea Schafer will be in the water with the children along with the members of the National Sailing Academy.

• Carnival day , Carnival Procession and Learning Exposures

  Wed 09 Jul 2014
  We will be having a Carnival procession around Cerne Abbas at 2 pm as we continue to celebrate our Carnival theme this half term.  The children have been making instruments and we plan to make quite a scene.  Please can all children dress up as their favourite Country (this doesn’t have to be football!) – Flamenco dancers, Lederhosen, Cowboys etc.  Learning exposures will be in every classroom at 2.30 pm, following the procession around Duck Street – please do come in and let the children show you and talk about their learning this half term.

• Staff v Parents World Cup Football Match

  Wed 09 Jul 2014
  The School Council have organised a Staff v Parents football match on Wednesday 9th July at 4 pm to raise money for their charities.  If you are interested in playing – please see Alex.
   
  The children are asked to dress up as their favourite Country in the World Cup on this day for a £1 donation.

• Cerne Abbas Village Fete

  Sat 05 Jul 2014
  The school normally runs a fruit tombola with exotic fruit and fruit baskets as prizes as our contribution to the Community.
   
  Please remember the NON UNIFORM day on Friday 4th July in exchange for 
   

  • Pineapples
  • Melons
  • Kiwi
  • Mango
  • Other exotic fruit.

   
  Cakes are urgently required please for the cake stall and teas.  Many thanks.

• Netball Tournament

  Fri 27 Jun 2014
  Some of the Year 3 & 4's took place in the netball tournament at Winterbourne 
  Valley School on Saturday 28th July.
  Despite a poor weather forecast, it turned into a beautiful and very hot 
  day.
  
  The tournament was well attended with 6 teams taking place.  
  
  Cerne got off to a slow start but as each match progressed the team work 
  increased and the standard of netball improved, with some great marking and 
  shooting.
  
  Hannah and Freya made an effective team in defence against difficult opponents 
  and Toby and Thomas worked well as goal scorers.
  
  The constant change of positions gave the children a great opportunity to play 
  all five positions but did cause the watching supporters a moment of worry when 
  Angus who had just played goal shooter and was now goal keeper very nearly 
  scored an "own" goal.
  
  The team won 2 matches, drew 1 and lost 2 - losing out to the teams who came 
  first and second overall.
  
  The whole group thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon and they all played to the 
  best of their abilities, showing how co-operative they could be and being conscientious.

• Charminster Football Tournament

  Fri 27 Jun 2014
  Charminster Football Tournament
   
  Once again all the children were eager to play and we had difficulty picking our team, those who were chosen played with the same sportsmanship and fairness that we see every time from our children. Our first game was against Manor Park, the early exchanges saw Daniel showing good hands in his area and Katie showing her attacking skills and going close with 2 shots that had ricochet off the defenders. Next was Broadmayne and after a spectacular goal that rifled into the net from Toby we looked like we may have a well earned victory, only for it to be snatched away in the dying moments for another draw, 1-1. Third up was our close rivals Winterbourne, this was a much tighter game with Thomas marshalling the defense well with Eden and us thoroughly deserving the 0-0 draw. Our last game was up against the strongest team in our half, Angus was magnificent in goal keeping them down to only 2 goals, and he was helped by excellent defending from Archie and the whole team, George nearly scoring with a jinx down the wing going past 3 players to putting the ball just wide of the post.  We would like to thank all parents who came to cheer on the team, especially Martha and Silas who were our mascots. Once again all the “C’s” were shown throughout by everyone, you made us proud again!
  
  
  
  
  

  

• Sports Day on Wednesday

  Wed 25 Jun 2014
  We look forward to seeing  many of you at Sports Day on Wednesday.  We are asking children to wear tops the same colour as their school team please.
   
  Giant Class – please can you bring in one of your Dad’s shirts for the Obstacle race.