Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Childline - Help for the holidays

  Fri 01 Dec 2017 Mr Bright

  Christmas can be a difficult time for some young people, for many different reasons – from family arguments to feeling lonely.

  But even if you or your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, it can be hard to escape the holiday season sometimes. It might be frustrating to hear everyone talking about Christmas if it's a time of year that you don’t enjoy.

  We’re here for you throughout Christmas and New Year. Whether you want to speak to a counsellor or talk to other young people on the message boards, you're not alone. It can really help to talk to someone.

   

  Visit their website here

• Advent 2017

  Fri 01 Dec 2017 Mr Bright

  Everyone ready?

  Presents wrapped? Tree up? Decorations hung? Light adorning the trees in the garden and slung from the fascias of the house?

  Been to the panto yet? ("Oh no we haven't!").

  Even if some of the above is planned for this weekend, likelihood is that a little door marked with a number 1 on a calendar has been opened somewhere in your house today.

   

  What's it all about? There's a little video below which explores Advent a little more.

   

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AySe5pZnwig

  

• Mosaic charity Christmas concert

  Wed 29 Nov 2017 Mr Bright
  mailto:beth@mosaicfamilysupport.org

  

• Well done Pavilion Choir!

  Wed 22 Nov 2017 Mr Bright

  Well done to the 21 children who sang at the annual Bournemouth Schools' Music Association Carol Concert last night. It was a magical start to Christmas festivities and the children were excited to take part. They did an excellent job and represented the school brilliantly.

  Thanks too to the adults who supported the evening.

   

  The Bournemouth Echo had previously photographed the rehearsals (image below (c) Echo, and others, are available to purchase from the Echo)

  

• ’Flu vaccination 2017

  Thu 16 Nov 2017 Mr Bright

  The NHS will be offering the nasal flu vaccination in school this year on 7 December. These will this year be offered to all children in Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4.

  Information leaflets and permission forms will be sent out today (Thursday 16 November).

  Parents who also have younger children can obtain vaccination for 2 and 3 year olds through their GP.

• Hometime collections - Green Slips

  Mon 13 Nov 2017 Mr Bright

  Parents: to safeguard our children, please ensure you complete a 'green slip' to notify us if somebody different is collecting your child at the end of the day. These can be posted in the office post box and will be delivered to classes.

  If this is not possible, please email us to let us know.

• Remembrance Sunday

  Fri 10 Nov 2017 Mr Bright

  Thank you to Year 6 for leading such moving Remembrance Services in church this week.

   

  St Mark's Church will be holding a Remembrance Service on Sunday.

   

  Alternatively, here are the details of the Bournemouth town centre memorial service:

   

  "Remembrance Day Services take place all around the country on the second Sunday in November. We hold ours at the Bournemouth War Memorial in the Central Gardens where we lay poppy wreaths as tribute to the memory of those who died in the First and Second World Wars, as well as modern conflicts. 

   

  The Service

  The Remembrance Day Service takes place at 10:57am, and the Two Minutes Silence is marked at 11am. The Service lasts for 40 minutes and is then followed by a Wreath Laying Ceremony.  

  HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (or their representative) and The Mayor lay the first wreaths followed by Military and civilian organisations and finally the Ex-Service Wreath Layers lay their wreaths together.
  
  Personal tributes may be laid after the Parade has Marched Past and the Civic Party have left the Gardens. 

  If you would like to attend this Service, you can watch it in Bourne Avenue, an area of the Central Gardens or in Avenue Road. Areas in Bourne Avenue and the Gardens are reserved for wheelchair users.  

  Orders of Service are distributed so everyone can take part in the Service. 

   

  The Parade

  There are two formal parades made up of ex-service men and women and youth organisations.  The Youth Contingent sets off from Exeter Crescent at 10:35am followed by the Adult Contingent. They march through the Town Centre to the War Memorial to take up their positions.   

  If you would like to take part but are unable to march the whole distance, you can join the Parade as it enters the Gardens, or go straight to the War Memorial.  Seating is available in front of the War Memorial for those unable to stand."

   

  From: https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/councildemocratic/TheMayor/RemembranceDay.aspx

  

• CHRISTMAS SERVICE DATES - reminder

  Thu 02 Nov 2017 Mr Bright
  CHRISTMAS SERVICE DATES
  As advised in our September 8th Newsletter, all of our children will be involved in leading our annual Christmas services in church at 1.30 pm.
  On Monday 11th December, children from RLM, 1SC, 2MW, 3DV, 4MS, 5NH and 6LH will present.
  On Tuesday 12th December, it will be the turn of children from RAG, 1AC, 2AH, 3P/O, 4PK, 5T/B and 6PS to lead worship.

• SEND Lighthouse performances for families this Autumn

  Mon 09 Oct 2017 Mr Bright

  From the Lighthouse:

  We are very excited to be able to share with you information about our Relaxed, Captioned and Audio Described performances we have coming up this Autumn/Winter Season. Whether you are a regular attendee or a first time visitor, we hope to be able to welcome you to Lighthouse, Poole for some fantastic seasonal treats! Below is a little more information about the performances we offer and some details of the great family shows being displayed over the coming months.

   

   

  Relaxed Performance (RP)

  Relaxed performances are open to everyone, but the environment has been specifically adapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication impairments, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.

   

  Captioned Performance (CP)

  Captioning converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on a caption unit situated on or next to the stage. As the words are spoken or sung the captioner sends the specially formatted script to the display unit.

   

  Audio Described (AD)

  Audio description is a live verbal commentary delivered during a performance, capturing the key visual elements such as actions and movements, gestures and facial expressions, sets, props and costumes. The description is relayed to the audience member through a lightweight headset which is supplied by the venue.

   

  Personal Assistant support

  If you are unable to access the performance without support from a carer or personal assistant, we offer a complimentary ticket for your support companion.

   

   

  October – December 2018

   

  Wednesday 18 October

  Mac’s Arcadian and Lighthouse Present

  Great Odds By Esther McAuley

   

  Great Odds is a story about identity, who we are and what we need to be to achieve our dreams. Exploring ambition, communication and friendship, the story follows The Great Odds; Marco, Grouch and Jewels, on an exciting and sometimes wobbly journey... Dreams change shape, unexpected things are uncovered and success comes through surprising discoveries.

  Integrating visual storytelling, British Sign Language, live music, sound and puppetry, Mac's Arcadian presents Great Odds, its first production with partners Lighthouse Poole and Improbable.

   

  Suitable for children aged 6 – 11 and their families

   

  Wednesday 18 October 11am & 5pm – BOTH SIGNED PERFORMANCES

   

   

  Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 November
  Frantic Assembly Presents

  Things I Know To Be True

   

  As beautifully touching as it is funny and bold, Things I Know To Be True tells the story of a family and marriage through the eyes of four grown siblings struggling to define themselves beyond their parents’ love and expectations. Parents Bob and Fran have worked their fingers to the bone and with their four children grown and ready to fly the nest it might be time to relax and enjoy the roses. But the changing seasons bring home some shattering truths.

  Featuring Frantic Assembly’s celebrated physicality, and co-directed by Frantic Assembly’s Tony and Olivier Award nominated Artistic Director Scott Graham and State Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Geordie Brookman, Things I Know To Be True is a complex and intense study of the mechanics of a family that is both poetic and brutally frank.

   

  Suitable for ages 14+
  
  Thursday 23 November 7.45pm – AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
  Saturday 25 November 2.30pm – CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

   

   

  Saturday 9 – Sunday 24 December
  Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company

  Three Little Pigs

   

  “...You can huff and puff all you like, you’re still not getting in!”

  Building your own home is not as easy as it looks, the three little pigs discover. What’s the best material to use? Will it keep out the rain? Will it be Wolf Proof!!! There’s only one way to find out...Perfect for ages 2 and beyond, this brand new show is chock full of puppets, music, comedy and thrills!

  Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company’s 3 Little Pigs follows in the footsteps of The Little Red Hen, The Enormous Turnip, The Elves and The Shoemaker and The Hare and The Tortoise. Created in association with Salisbury Playhouse, with additional support from The Merlin Theatre and Tobacco Factory.

   

  Suitable for ages 2+

   

  Monday 11 December 1.45pm – RELAXED PERFORMANCE

   

   

  Friday 8 December – Saturday 6 January
  Lighthouse and Duncan Reeves Productions Presents

  Cinderella

  Poole’s magical family pantomime!

   

  Starring Ethan Lawrence (Bad Education), Lucy Kay (Britain's Got Talent), Richard Gibson (Herr Flick from 'Allo, 'Allo) and Miles Western ... and featuring real ponies.

  Cinderella is meeting the Prince at the Royal Ball but her cruel Ugly Sisters tear up her ticket. Baron Hardup and the loveable Buttons try to stop her tears but only the magical powers of her Fairy Godmother can get her to the Palace in a golden coach pulled by real ponies. However, she must leave close to midnight or her beautiful dress will turn to rags.

   

  A pantomime full of knockabout laughter, spectacle, audience participation and the unexpected! From the makers of last year's inspired Aladdin.

  Written and directed by Peter Duncan.

   

  Friday 29 December 3pm – CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
  Friday 29 December 7pm – AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
  Thursday 4 January 3pm – RELAXED PERFORMANCE
  Friday 5 January 3pm – AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
  Friday 5 January 7pm – CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

• Mr Bright's paper plane worship

  Mon 09 Oct 2017 Mr Bright

  Today we talked about creativity in worship and used our skills of paper pane making to see how far we could make a sheet of paper travel.

  While our volunteers we being creative, a few children had a go at a paper plane game which you can try here:

  http://playsciencegames.com/paper-plane-game/

   

  Mr Vacher's plane flew the farthest but Mr Bright screwed his piece of paper into a ball which flew further than all the planes... just proving that you can use your creative skills to achieve things in a completely different way to other people!