News from Miss Paton Dear Parents/Carers

Thank you to those who gave up some of their weekend to join us for the beach clean on Sunday November 3rd. We learnt a lot about plastic pollution and found an interesting range if items.

As you know reading is a big focus for us this year and staff have been working hard to develop the reading areas all around the school. A huge thank you to Miss Carpenter for sourcing some fantastic new furniture for the library which now boasts a lovely leather sofa which is perfect for relaxing with a book!

We will be having parent consultations during the weeks of November 25th and December 2nd. Appointment sheets will be available from Monday 18th. Please speak to the class teacher if you have any difficulty with the available appointments.

Last Friday we enjoyed a celebration to officially open the Foundation Stage Unit. It was an opportunity to thank the many people who helped with the building work and creation of the FSU and new mezzanine classroom. There is a great piece in The Holsworthy Post. Thanks to FOBs for serving the refreshments.

Bridgerule C of E (VC) Primary School Bridgerule

Holsworthy Devon

EX22 7EN

admin@bridgerule.devon.sch.uk www.bridgerule.devon.sch.uk

Executive Head Teacher: Miss Lisa Paton

15th November 2019 Issue No: 23

STARS OF THE WEEK

Week Ending – 8.11.19 Class 1:Abigail Class 2: Dylan Class 3:Benji

Attendance Week Ending: 8.11.19 Whole School: 95.35%

Miss Gibbons is coming to the end of her maternity leave and will be returning to school on December 2nd. We would like to wish Miss Harper lots of luck for the future but hope to welcome her back for some supply teaching. I hope you have found a few minutes to complete the online parent questionnaire. If you need the link emailed again just speak to Stacey in the office.

It seems winter has well and truly arrived and snow has been falling in Devon this week. I therefore need to be prepared for the procedures should staff be unable to travel. In the event of school closure there will notifications on the websites for Bridgerule School, Devon County Council plus announcements on local radio stations (Heart and BBC Radio Devon).

Finally, thank you for your support for Children in Need today, the children looked great in their spots and stripes and much fun was had at the ‘Bridgerule’s Got Talent’ Show. Well done to all! Lisa Paton

Diary Dates

20.11.19 Mini Police Station Visit 20.11.19 John Nettles visiting the school 21.11.19 KS2 Tag Rugby at Bradford 25.11.19 Parent Consultation- All Classes during the day and after school 28.11.19 Parent Consultations – Class 1 Afternoon & Evening 29.11.19 Fire Talk KS1 & KS2 3.12.19 First Aid Training Yr 5 & 6 5.12.19 Flu Vaccination 5.12.19 Reading Open Morning & Parent Forum 9.15am 9.12.19 Christingle Service at the Chapel 5pm 10.12.19 Carol Singing time tbc 11.12.19 Christmas School Lunch 12.12.19 KS1 Nativity at St Bridget’s Church 2pm 18.12.19 Pantomime

Head Lice Please check your child/children’s hair regularly. We have had reports of Head Lice. All children with long hair must have it tied up at all times, plaits rather than ponytails are preferable.

Nut Allergies As we have a number of children with nut allergies in school, we ask parents not to provide nuts or nut based products in packed lunches or for snack. If you are unsure, please come and talk to your child’s class teacher.

Reminders Please download the School Gateway App this will enable you to pay for school dinners and receive relevant

information about school trips. Please pay any outstanding balances asap. Please label all school uniform.

Parking Reminder We realise it is difficult parking at the beginning and end of the school day, PLEASE

Do not park on the zig zag yellow lines directly outside the school Do not park blocking the entrance or on the grass verge of Lodgeworthy Farm Do not park in the Staff car park Make sure your child/children come into school safely