STAFF NEWS

We were very sad to hear that Mr Malpass, Headteacher 1969-1989, passed away recently. Mr Malpass was a well loved Headteacher at Charfield and I have heard many stories of his achievements and exploits whilst he was at Charfield.

I have been told that he made the most of his retirement and spent the last 20 years exploring the world and visiting some very exotic places. Mr Maplass’ funeral was held at St John’s on Thursday and our sympathies go to his wife and family.

Sadly Mrs Gordon will not be returning to school for the remainder of this academic year. Mrs Southwell will teach the class from Wednesday – Friday and in the short term Mrs White has again come to our aid to teach the class on a Monday and Tuesday.

This week Mrs Smith began her teaching duties with Year 5. Welcome to Charfield, I hope you really enjoy teaching within our school.

EXTREME READING COMPETITION

BOOK FAIR AND WORLD BOOK DAY VOUCHER

Next week the Book Fair will arrive! Please come in and see what books are on offer! Children will be able to use their World Book Day vouchers towards the books too!

Are you able to help us run the Book Fair? Let us now if you can. Thank You!

DRESSING UP OPPORTUNITIES

We have two events coming up that will give the children (and us to be honest!!) the opportunity to dress up.

The first of these will be for World Book Day on Thursday. We would love the children to come into school dressed as a character from a book. All we ask is that the children bring in the book as well.

Secondly, children from Year 5 suggested a SMARTIES day for Comic Relief (Friday 13th March). Their idea is for children to come in dressed all in one colour, e.g blue, and donate 50p to comic relief. The children have asked the other classes and they were keen so we are going to go for it. I hope you will support our Year 5 fund raisers!

EMAIL

If you wish to receive this newsletter by email, please call into the school office and leave your address. Alternatively you could email our newsletter section (now that does sound posh!) with ADD ME in the subject line. Please provide us with your child’s name and class to the address charfieldschoolnews@hotmail.co.uk

KLB CROSS COUNTRY

The date for the final run is 28th Feb at KLB. There will be a mums and dads race and presentations rounding off the morning. Please arrive by 9:30 AM. If you have any difficulties ring Nicola on 01454 260338

Good Luck! Mo, Lisa & Nicola

TAG RUGBY

Please note there will be no Tag Rugby this term. There will be no clubs on Monday and Wednesday next week due to parent/teacher consultations.

CHURCH JUMBLE SALE

Saturday 7th March 2.00 p.m. in the school hall. Any donations gratefully received, please bring to the hall on the day and come and grab some bargains as well!

PE SURVEY

Every child in school will be bringing home a Physical Activity Survey. Please could you complete one per child and return to school by Friday 6th March. For each survey that you return the school will get a financial benefit.

ROAD CLOSURE

The B4058 will be closed from 16th March – 3rd April, from Watsome Farm to the Renishaw roundabout. A further closure for sewage works will take place from 6th April – 1st May, this is from 44 Wotton Road to the Village Hall.  For more information visit the Charfield community website - charfield.org

WEBSITE

Don’t forget to check the events section of the school website; we update it regularly with the activities that take place in school. www.charfieldschool.org

SCHOOL MAIL THIS WEEK

Class(es)	Title	ResponseRequired
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 6 All R,1,2,3,4	Swimming @ Bristol Story Book Homework Newsletter Teachers for this Term Maths Club Parents Evening Cookery Club	No No Yes  No No Yes Yes Yes

DIARY DATES

COMING WEEK

Parent Evening	Monday 2nd March 3:30 – 5:30
Parents Evening	Wednesday 4th March 5:30 – 8:00
World Book Day Dress Up	Thursday 5th March

FUTURE DATES

Comic Relief ‘Smarties Dress Up Day’	Friday 13th March
Term 4 Ends	Friday 3rd April
Term 5 Starts	Monday 20th April
St George’s Day Celebration	23rd April
MUFTI Day	1st May
May Fair	9th May
Term 5 Ends	Friday 22nd  May
Term 6 Starts	Monday 1st June
In  Service Day 4	1st June
Y6 Parents Information Evening @ KLB	10th June
Y6 Parents Information Evening @ KLB	11th June
Y6 Parents Information Evening @ KLB	17th June
Speed Mark Football Fundraiser	24th June
KLB Induction Day	1st July
KLB Induction Day	2nd July
KLB Induction Day	6th July
Castle ‘Step Up Day’	Monday 6th July
In  Service Day 5	24th July
Term 6 Ends	Friday 24th July