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• Sport Relief

  Fri 21 Mar 2014
  It is Sport Relief next FRIDAY 21st MARCH. School Council have thought very carefully about what they would like to do to raise money for this important cause. They have decided that we should all dress up for our favourite sport and each donate £1 to Sport Relief. 

• Damers Football Tournament

  Tue 18 Mar 2014
  Our team arrived eager and ready to play, with this being the first tournament for most of them. After warming up there was a group photo with the other teams taking part, Prince of Wales School and Damers School. Then we were off, our first match was against Damers Yellow, after a slow start with us finding our feet, we defended really well with Captain Archie leading the way and Daniel making some excellent saves in goal, but we let in a goal in the last minute, losing 1-0. Our second game was against Damers Blue, this one we went down to an early goal, however this did not get us down and we attacked down the wings with Freya and Harriet and were unlucky not to get an equalizer. Next up was Damers Red, this was by far our better game with Mason and Lulu determined not to let anything through their defence, however we let in a goal after Connor had superbly saved a shot but it unfortunately rebounded off one of their players straight back into the net, this made us more determined and between Angus and Katie we attacked with gusto and finally got the goal we deserved when Katie surged forward and slotted the ball past their keeper with a fantastic shot, we celebrated with the loudest cheer of the afternoon and Katie and a huge smile on her face, we drew that game 1-1. Lastly we played the Prince of Wales School, this was our hardest game, but we held our own for the first 5 minutes with some tough tackling from Lily, but we let 2 goals in in a minute and lost the game 2-0. Then after a well earned biscuit and some juice we headed back. Our players did the school proud and every single one enjoyed the afternoon and they were talking about the matches all the way back to school, with Mrs Price and Miss Nottley leaving with very sore throats from all the cheering!

  

• DASP Music Concert

  Mon 17 Mar 2014
  Abbey Class will be singing at the DASP Music Concert on Wednesday 19th March at St Osmunds.  The concert will start at 6.30 pm.  Please can parents ensure their children arrive in their uniform by 6 pm at St Osmund’s hall.

• Year 4 Orienteering at DMS

  Wed 12 Mar 2014
  Abbey Class Year 4's arrived eagerly and after being given a quick tour of the school, they were off! They had to first find pictures from photos around the school, then race back to show the year 7 leaders where abouts the photo was taken on the orienteering map of the school. They used their observation skills and co-operation to find as many as they could. After a quick pit stop their next task was punch orienteering, each pair was given a sheet with a list of numbers which they had to locate on the map, find the clip and punch the pattern next to the number. Off they raced with renewed energy and arrived back with many fulfilled sheets, congratulations to Amelia and Hannah who completed the most! With lots of red faces and smiles,  Mrs Price and Miss Nottley were exhausted just watching them! They ended their enjoyable morning by thanking the year 7 leaders, Levi Dailey and Mr Duffy with an ear-piercing thank you. The children did our school proud and they were all confident, courteous and communicative with each other and Winterborne Abbas, making them a credit to Cerne Abbas First School.

  

• Violin Concert

  Sat 08 Mar 2014
  The children are playing their violins at the Dorset Chamber Orchestra Concert on Saturday 8th March at St Mary’s Dorchester at 4 pm.  They will need to arrive in their best uniform for a rehearsal at 1.40 pm for the concert at 4 pm.  The concert theme is a Dorset Ghost story narrated by Martin Clunes.
   
  Under 18’s are free and there is one concessionary adult ticket per family which will be given to the children next Friday.

• Mr Vann is Collectively Considering...

  Fri 28 Feb 2014
  

• Awesome Animals in Abbey Class

  Tue 25 Feb 2014
  Abbey Class will be visiting Monkey World on Tuesday 25th February.  They will be having a guided tour of the park where they will see 250 primates of 19 different species.  
   
  Thank you to those of you who have already completed the permission slip.  All remaining slips must be returned by Monday 24th February.  Children are to wear school uniform and please ensure that they have coats and a substantial packed lunch and sufficient drink in a ruck sack.  They are allowed to have up to a maximum of £5 for the gift shop – please can this be in a named purse or envelope.  Many thanks.

• Food Glorious Food in Trendle

  Tue 25 Feb 2014
  Trendle Class will be having a Chef into school to talk to them about food and how it is sourced.  Then Year 1 on Tuesday 25th February and Year 2 on Wednesday 26th February will be going out to lunch at Abbots Tea Room.  They will be able to choose what they want to eat from a menu and work out costing and then have a tour of the kitchens, looking at local sourcing and ethical trading. (Any hot lunches already paid for will be refunded off the Summer Term meal order.

• Dangerous Dinosaurs in Giants

  Tue 25 Feb 2014
  Giant Class will be visiting the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester on Tuesday 25th February as the learning capture for their new topic.  They will travel by mini bus accompanied by Miss Cook, Mrs Herbert and Miss Nottley.
   
  Please complete the permission slip at the end of the letter.  (Any hot lunches ordered will be refunded off the Summer Term meal order).  Please can all children have a packed lunch as venue is to be arranged. 

• DASP (Dorchester area schools partnership) Holiday clubs

  Mon 17 Feb 2014
  Mark Duffy
  
  Myself and Adam have been working together over the last few months to organise the "DASP (Dorchester area schools partnership) Holiday clubs". 
  
  The idea of these clubs is to offer children within all of the DASP schools the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of FUN and ENGAGING physical activates during the school holidays. 
  
  In my current role as a Sports Leader / Sports coordinator for DASP I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of children who are currently loving taking part in P.E. and who are always asking to play more games - competitions and activities to help them improve, this is not always a possibility within the school day.
  
  In February Fun Week we are looking to give the children a week of FUN filled activities that the children have been asking me for on a daily bases such as; 
  - Dodge ball
  - Football
  - Basketball
  - Tennis
  - Multi Skills 
  - and more.....
  
  Since advertising the February Fun Week we have been overwhelmed with the positive response it has received and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. 
  
  Please feel free to call me on 07792127283 or email me at markd12312@googlemail.com with any question or queries. 
  
  We look forward to hearing from you
  
  Mark Duffy (DASP Sports Coordinator)
  Adam Symes (Cover Supervisor)