Burford School
Marlow Bottom Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3PQ
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Headteacher: Karol Whittington M.A., B.Ed. Hons
5th October 2007
Dear Parents/Friends/Guardians
Information and PowerPoint presentations from the parents’ meeting on 20th September are now available on the website and can be accessed via the governors section. This is a time of change with the implementation of new strategies from the government and I can not praise my staff enough, both teaching and non teaching, for all their hard work and dedication in a difficult yet exciting time. As always their main priority is the education and welfare of all the children, but with all the new initiatives they have taken on board I must voice my appreciation for such a conscientious team.
Staffing
On a sadder note it is with much regret that I have to inform you that Mrs Garrity will be leaving Burford at Christmas. I am extremely sad to be losing an excellent teacher who has contributed hugely to the life of the school and is much respected by staff and parents alike. On informing me of her decision, Mrs Garrity expressed her sadness at leaving but also her desire to take some time out to spend with her family. We recognise that home life must be a priority and therefore support Mrs Garrity in this. I am sure you will respect her decision and wish her the very best in any future ventures. Mrs Collins will of course continue to teach the class over the next two terms providing consistency and continuity throughout the year. We will be appointing a teacher next week to job-share with Mrs Collins for the remainder of the year.
As you will be aware, a number of staff will be leaving at Christmas and I wanted to take the opportunity to reiterate that although they will all be greatly missed and we wish them well, we will ensure that experienced, innovative teachers are brought in to continue the good work already in place, in order to maintain the high standards and excellent teaching at Burford school.
Visits
We would like to wish good luck to Mr Vyner, his team and all the children involved in The National Schools Score Orienteering Championships at Petworth this weekend. Many parents will be going to support them and, as the weather is supposed to be glorious, I’m sure they will all have a fantastic time. We look forward to a triumphant return on Saturday evening!
Volunteers
Mr Vyner has asked if there is anyone who would be willing to help with sewing up bands for games sessions. If you can spare the time, please see Mr Vyner.
Charities
Thank you to everyone who wore Jeans today and brought £1 for the ‘Jeans for Genes’ charity. We will be sending our donation to the charity on Monday and I am sure it will be much appreciated.
Harvest
Thank you also to everyone who brought in Harvest gifts last week. We have received lots of lovely cards and letters from the elderly, thanking us for their parcels and commenting on how polite and smartly dressed the children were!
Book
Fair
We will be having the Book Fair in school on 16th October. It will be set up in the school entrance and all the classes will have a turn to visit. You are welcome to come after school each day and take a look yourselves – the books will also be on display during the parents’ evenings.
Dates for your Diary (New or amended dates in bold)
Tuesday 9th October Y2 Florence Nightingale Workshop
Wednesday 10th October 11+ tests
Monday 15th October FOB
Tuesday 16th October Book Fair starts
Parents Evening 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Thursday 18th October Y4 to Sulgrave Manor
Parents Evening 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Y5 Victorian Day
Friday 19th October School closes for half-term 3.15pm
Monday 29th October School re-opens 8.45am
Wednesday 31st October Individual School photos
Thursday 1st November Orienteering PM
Thursday 1st November Y6 Residential Yorkshire meeting 7.30pm
Thursday 8th November Orienteering PM – Swinley
Tuesday 13th November Orienteering PM – Swinley
Thursday 15th November FOB
Saturday 17th November Orienteering BSOC
Sunday 18th November Orienteering BSOC
Tuesday 20th November Y3 Roman Day
Thursday 22nd November Hampton Court trip Y4
Friday 30th November Xmas Bazaar
Wednesday 5th December Orienteering PM - Danesfield
Thursday 6th December Reception Concert 11.00am
Monday 10th December FOB
Tuesday 11th December KS1 Concert 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 12th December KS1 Concert 1.30pm
NFER tests for Y6
Thursday 13th December NFER Tests for Y6
Friday 14th December NFER Tests for Y6
Friday 14th December Senior Citizens Tea Party 1.00pm
Monday 17th December Tag Rugby fancy dress KS2
Xmas Orienteering 5.00pm
Tuesday 18th December Xmas carol concert 7.00pm
Thursday 20th December Christmas Parties
Friday 21st December School closes for Xmas
2008
Monday 7th January Training Day for staff
Tuesday 8th January School opens for Spring term – 8.45am
Tuesday 22nd January Y3 Vikings Day
Tuesday 22nd January FOB
Monday 28th January Y6 to Tutenkamun exhibition
Monday 4th February NFER tests Y3 – Y5
Tuesday 12th February FOB
Friday 15th February School closes for half-term 3.15pm
Monday 25th February School opens after half-term 8.45am
Monday 3rd March Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00
Thursday 6th March Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00
Monday 17th March Creative Week
Monday 17th March FOB
Friday 21st March Good Friday
Monday 24th March Easter Monday
Friday 4th April The ‘B’ Factor
School closes for end of term
Monday 21st April Staff Training Day
Tuesday 22nd April School opens for summer term 8.45
Thursday 24th April FOB AGM
Monday 28th April Y5 trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 2nd May Children return from Osmington Bay
Tuesday 6h May SATs week Y3 -Y5
Thursday 8th May FOB
Monday 12th May SATs weekY6
Saturday 17th May FOB Ball
Monday 19th May Yorkshire trip Y6
Friday 23rd May School closes for half-term 3.15
Saturday 24h May Children return from Yorkshire trip
Monday 2nd June Yorkshire Trip Y6
School opens after half-term 8.45pm
Saturday 7th June Children return from Yorkshire trip
Monday 9th June FOB
Wednesday 18th June KS1 sports day 9.30 – 11.00
Thursday 19th June KS2 sports day 9.30 – 12.00
11+ meeting for Y5 parents
Wednesday 25th June KS1 Reserve Sports Day
Thursday 26th June KS2 Reserve Sports Day
Monday 30th June New Reception Parents meeting
Tuesday 1st July Secondary induction day/new class visits
Wednesday 2nd July KS1 Reserve Reserve Sports Day
Thursday 3rd July KS2 Reserve Reserve Sports Day
Summer Music Concert 7.00pm
Friday 4th July Staff Training Day
Thursday 10th July Open evening 6.00pm
Friday 11th July Reports go out
Monday 14th July FOB
Tuesday 15th July Wycombe Swan Concert
Wednesday 16th July Lower KS2 Concert pm
Thursday 17th July Lower KS2 Concert pm
Friday 18th July Y6 Leavers Assembly for School and Y6 Parents 9.30am
Monday 21st July Tea Party for parent helpers PM
Wednesday 23rd July End of term – school closes for summer
Yours Sincerely
Mrs. K Whittington
Headteacher
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