Burford School

 

Marlow Bottom  Marlow  Buckinghamshire   SL7 3PQ

T:  01628 486655   F: 01628 898103

E:  office@burfordschool.co.uk

W: www.burfordschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Karol Whittington  M.A., B.Ed. Hons

 

Newsletter - 1st February 2008

 

Dear Parents/Friends/Guardians                                                                            

 

 

Staffing

It is with much regret that I have to inform you that Mrs Norton will be taking early retirement from Easter due to ill health.  We are uncertain as to whether Mrs Norton will be fit enough to return before Easter, when she will be retiring, but will keep you informed.  We shall be very sad to lose Mrs Norton and we appreciate all the years she has contributed to Burford School. We will be appointing a new Teacher for Pine Class as soon as possible.

 

 

Trainers

A reminder that the school uniform policy states that trainers should not be worn with school uniform to and from school and that school shoes should be worn at all times.

 

Help Required

If anyone has any skills that could be put to good use in school (eg plumbers, carpenters etc) we would be very grateful for their assistance. Our dishwasher door has come off its hinge and we would appreciate any advice!

 

 

Visits

As part of their Egyptian topic, Year Six children visited the Splendours of the Pharaohs Exhibition at the O2 Arena on Monday. This included some of the treasures of Tutankamun. These were magnificent and it took a great deal of effort to remember that these were 3500 years old as many of them looked in such pristine condition they could have come from John Lewis’. Many appreciative comments came from members of the public as to how knowledgeable, interested and how well behaved the children were.

 

Y3 also had an excellent day dressed up as Vikings last week. They had a hands-on experience from ‘History off the Page’ and they particularly like the archaeological digging and all the different workshops.

 

 

Maths Challenge

Year 6 Mathematicians from Burford put their prowess to the test against many of the top prep schools in the south of England when they attended the Eagle House Maths Challenge. Out of thirty two teams in the red section of the competition, Harvey Barber and Louise Jubainville came an excellent 7^th while in the blue section Thomas Walker and Eric Cordes finished the afternoon in a fantastic 2^nd place. They also performed well in the cake eating which concluded the afternoon’s event! An excellent afternoon

 

 

 

 

Amplifiers

We are looking for two small 10 watt guitar practice amplifiers to help with the electric guitar lessons (eg fender, Carlsbro). If any one has any that they no longer require the school would be very grateful.

 

 

 

Foam Packing

If anyone has any foam packing they do not want, we would appreciate it for school as we could utilize it as rubbers for use with the small whiteboards that children use individually in the classroom. We could also do with small pasta pots (the type with lids on) for glue.

 

 

Y5/6 Show

This year we will be putting on a production with the Upper key Stage 2 children, just before the Easter break. It is called ‘Gel’ and will involve all of the Y5 and Y6 children. We would appreciate any volunteers to help with costumes, scenery and props. If anyone feels they can give up some time to help make costumes, backdrop etc, please see Miss Steel or leave your information at the school office.

 

 

FOB

An afternoon of film – Sunday 3^rd February 

Friends of Burford are showing two films in the school hall on Sunday afternoon:

Shrek the Third (U) at 1.30 pm

Evan Almighty (PG) at 3.30pm

Tickets will be available on the day, priced £3.00 per child per film.

Children must be accompanied by an adult (max 6 children per adult)

 

 

 

New or amended dates in bold

 

Dates for your Diary

 

 

2008

Monday 4^th February                  NFER tests Y3 – Y5

Tuesday 12^th February                FOB

Friday 15^th February                   School closes for half-term 3.15pm

Monday 25^th February                 School opens after half-term 8.45am

Monday 3^rd March                       Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00

Thursday 6^th March                    Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00

Monday 17^th March                     FOB

Friday 21^st March                       Good Friday

Monday 24^th March                     Easter Monday

Wednesday 2^nd April               ‘Gel’ (Y5/6 show) 7.00pm

Thursday 3^rd April                   ‘Gel’ (Y5/6 show) 7.00pm

Friday 4^th April                           The ‘B’ Factor

                                                School closes for end of term

Monday 21^st April                       Staff Training Day

Tuesday 22^nd April                      School opens for summer term 8.45

Thursday 24^th April                     FOB AGM

Monday 28^th April                       Y5 trip to Osmington Bay

Friday 2^nd May                           Children return from Osmington Bay

Tuesday 6^h May                         SATs week Y3 -Y5

Thursday 8^th May                       FOB

Monday 12^th May                        SATs weekY6

Saturday 17^th May                      FOB Ball

Monday 19^th May                        Yorkshire trip Y6

Friday 23^rd May                          School closes for half-term 3.15

Saturday 24^h May                       Children return from Yorkshire trip

Monday 2^nd June                        Yorkshire Trip Y6

                                                School opens after half-term 8.45pm

Saturday 7^th June                       Children return from Yorkshire trip

Monday 9^th June                         FOB

Wednesday 18^th June                  KS1 sports day 9.30 – 11.00

Thursday 19^th June                     KS2 sports day 9.30 – 12.00

                                                11+ meeting for Y5 parents

Monday 23^rd June                       Creativity Week

Wednesday 25^th June                  KS1 Reserve Sports Day

Thursday 26^th June                     KS2 Reserve Sports Day

Monday 30^th June                       New Reception Parents meeting

Tuesday 1^st July                         Secondary induction day/new class visits

Wednesday 2^nd July                    KS1 Reserve Reserve Sports Day

Thursday 3^rd July                        KS2 Reserve Reserve Sports Day

                                                Summer Music Concert 7.00pm

Friday 4^th July                            Staff Training Day

Thursday 10^th July                      Open evening 6.00pm

Friday 11^th July                          Reports go out

Monday 14^th July                        FOB

Tuesday 15^th July                       Wycombe Swan Concert

Wednesday 16^th July                   Lower KS2 Concert pm

Thursday 17^th July                      Lower KS2 Concert pm

Friday 18^th July                          Y6 Leavers Assembly for School and Y6 Parents 9.30am

Monday 21^st July                        Tea Party for parent helpers PM

Wednesday 23rd July                 End of term – school closes for summer

 

Autumn Term 2008

Wednesday 3rd September-Friday 24th October

Monday 3rd November-Friday 19th December

 

Spring Term 2008

Tuesday 6th January-Friday 13th February

Monday 23rd February-Friday 3rd April

 

Summer Term 2009

Monday 20th April-Friday 22nd May

Monday 1st June-Friday 17th July

(1 more inset day to be arranged)

 

Yours Sincerely

 

Mrs. K Whittington

Headteacher

 

 

 

 

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