Burford School
Marlow Bottom Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3PQ
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Headteacher: Karol Whittington M.A., B.Ed. Hons
Newsletter - 15th February 2008
Dear Parents/Friends/Guardians
TAG RUGBY
Wasps held their High Wycombe tag rugby tournament at Wycombe Rugby Club on Thursday in bitterly cold weather. After a hesitant start the Burford B team become more confident and eventually emerged winners of their group to play Great Kingshill “A”
The “A” team looked assured from the start and headed their group to advance to the semi finals to play Great Kingshill B
The first semi final between Burford B and Great Kingshill A was a very even affair and at full time the teams were locked together at 9 – 9. After extra time the teams still couldn’t be separated, so a further period of extra time was played with Burford emerging 2 – 1 winners to advance to the final.
The A team looked very classy and although Kingshill held them for a short period they eventually moved up through the gears to win comfortably 7 – 3
The all Burford final was an excellent game with the B team even having the temerity to take a 2 – 1 lead. However, this was not to last and the A team eventually won 7 – 3.
A terrific effort by both teams and maybe a first in a Wasps tournament. Phoebe Mansfield, our outstanding captain, received the trophy.
Lockers
Due to congestion in the locker area, we have reviewed our safety procedures. From half term Y4 & Y5 are to stagger times that children collect belongings to avoid accidents: Y5 will collect bags at 3.10pm and return to classroom to be dismissed. Children will leave via side doors in Sequoia and Juniper.Y4 will collect belongings at 3.15pm and leave via cloakroom doors.Y6’s to leave via door in Yew class.
Calling all potential orienteers and their parents.
The school is looking for children in Years 2/3/4 and 5 to join our wonderful group of orienteers. We have large numbers of boys and are looking to recruit some girls, particularly those who like to do something a little bit different.
For those of you who haven’t the faintest idea of what orienteering is, there will be a meeting on Thursday 28th February 2007 in the school hall at 7:30p.m. when all the mysteries of orienteering will be explained. Alternatively, pop in and have a word with Mr Vyner.
Inset Day
The fifth Inset day for the academic year 2008/9 has been set as Monday 22nd June 2009.
Sports Day
The original sports day dates have regrettably had to be changed, therefore the fist reserve dates will now be used. The new dates are:
KS1 – 26th June 2008 KS2 – 25th June 2008.
The reserve dates are
KS1 – 2nd July 2008 KS2 – 3rd July 2008
Re-cycling
For those of you concerned about the amount of paper used in communications home eg newsletters, class letters etc, we are in the process (with the help of FOB) of setting up a system of sending all mail electronically for those who can receive it. Obviously there will still be hard copies for those without email. Watch this space!
Chiltern Walk
Y6 had an excellent day on their Chiltern Walk. The weather was glorious and Monday 11th February was the first of two days walking in the Chilterns to prepare the Year 6 children for Yorkshire. Beautiful sunshine, balmy temperatures and squash and biscuits kindly provided by Lady Getty, who lives on the Wormsley Estate made it a most enjoyable day.
Highlights for the children were the large tawny owl that flapped out of a thick rhododendron bush and the first butterfly of the year, a beautiful brimstone. According to Mr Vyner, the highlight was the huge hill up to Ibstone which finished the walk. Conditions underfoot were perfect and the slow group managed a distance of 6 miles while the stronger children managed an amazing 9 miles.
Guitar Concert
On Thursday we had a super concert performed by the guitar teachers from Wycombe Music Centre. They enthralled all the children with their musical skills and their performance was enjoyed by all! Many of the pupils also played in the concert, again proving what a talented bunch we have at Burford!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs Platt and her husband on the birth of Chloe Elizabeth on 13th February! Chloe weighed in at 8.1 lbs and mother and baby are doing well!
Books
I would like to thank all parents who have kindly donated books towards our reading scheme. Many of them have already been incorporated and the children are enjoying having such a wide variety to choose from! Mrs Williams
New or amended dates in bold
Dates for your Diary
2008
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 FOB
Friday 21st March Good Friday
Monday 24th March Easter Monday
Wednesday 2nd April ‘Gel’ (Y5/6 show) 7.00pm
Thursday 3rd April ‘Gel’ (Y5/6 show) 7.00pm
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
Monday 23rd June Creativity Week
Wednesday 25th June KS2 Sports Day
Thursday 26th June KS1 Sports Day
Monday 30th June New Reception Parents meeting
Tuesday 1st July Secondary induction day/new class visits
Wednesday 2nd July KS1 Reserve Sports Day
Thursday 3rd July KS2 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
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
(Monday 22nd June – Inset Day)
Yours Sincerely
Mrs. K Whittington
Headteacher
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