Friday 5th October 2018

House Captain Elections

On Monday, the school held elections for

House Captains. The year 6 children from

our four houses Ranworth, Oulton, Hickling

and Barton who put themselves forward

each spoke to the rest of their house before

the children in the house voted. This year

was particularly tricky as so many children

made excellent, coherent speeches and they

were all plausible candidates. The results

were announced in assembly today,

congratulations to the winners;

Hickling Isobel Crisp and Oliver Grimmer

Ranworth Emily Addison and Caedn Huckle

Barton Lily Stone and Aaron Knights

Oulton Katie Moore and William Ottaway

The Hobbit

On Monday Key Stage 2 were mesmerised by a performance of the Hobbit from

M&M Theatrical Productions. The production featured lots of action, great sound

effects and lighting as well as a fire breathing (well smoky) dragon. The fast paced

action and songs really got all the children involved especially Jack and Roger!

Stars In Their Eyes Board Our Stars in their eyes board in the hall celebrates the achievements of children in and outside school. We would love to add to the board with any new photographs of special achievements in fields such as music, drama and sport as well as in groups like Rainbows, Cubs and Brownies. Year 4 Assembly – Well done to Year 4 who shared all their super work in their

class assembly yesterday. Next week it is Year 2 assembly on Wednesday

10th and Year 1 assembly the day after, on the 11th.

New Date Year 3 Assembly – Year 3’s class assembly will now be on

Wednesday 7th November at 2:40pm.

Road Safety & Cycling This week Reception, Year 4 and Year 6 have had input with Simone from the County Road Safety Team. Next week Year 4 have the chance to complete an off road cycling course on the playground. Leaflets on the subject went out

earlier in the week.

Parent Teacher Evening – Parents’ Evening is coming up on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th of October with Tuesday the late night until 7pm and Wednesday’s session running until 5pm. We will let you know when the sign-up sheets will be going up. I am always happy to catch up with people if you have any questions or concerns, should

anyone like to make an appointment to see me please let the office know or alternatively just grab me on the night. Retro Alley will be with us on Tuesday to give you an opportunity to purchase uniform. There will be no Year 4 to 6 football on Tuesday 16th because of parents evening.

Reception Intake 2019-20 Over the next few weeks, there are opportunities for parents of children who will be starting school in September 2019 to visit the school. Should you wish to make an appointment please call the office on 01603 720098. Additionally if you know, anyone with children of school age in September 2019 please let them know about the option to visit the school to look around.

Aylmerton Residential – Our Aylmerton residential for Year 6 takes place the week of the 5th November. In preparation, there will be a meeting for parents at 2.00pm on Monday 15th October.

Challenge Time - Felicitations to Hannah Scotton and Alex Bland who found the words burgeoning and sumptuous in last week’s letter. They could both explain the meanings too! This week I have continued the theme. Can any children find the daring and unusual words that I

have used? If you can spot them and can work out what they mean then come and let me know next week.

Football v Cromer

On Thursday, two Rackheath teams played two teams from Cromer. The first

game was tight at first but as the half wore on Rackheath took control and scored

2 goals. The first an exquisite finish by Oliver Grimmer and the second scored by

Josh Rivett after a slick passing move. In the second, half both teams played well

but there were no further goals making the end result 2-0 to Rackheath. The

second game was also a close one. Rackheath took the lead through Jake Harris

before Cromer scored two late goals to win 2-1. Despite the loss, it was an

encouraging display from a team where many were playing their first school

game. Well done to all who took part; Archie Fiddy, Oliver Grimmer, Mason Parfitt-

Bland, Keegan Mickleburgh, Katie Moore, Caedn Huckle, Jamie Tye, Theodore

Tetteh, Phoebe Player, Emily Addison, William Ottaway, Daniel Cropley, Jake Harris,

Lewis Mann and Jay Barrett.

Next Friday we are off to Coltishall to play two games including the first

game of the season for our girls’ team. Then on Monday 15th, we play

Stalham away.

Books for Schools We are taking part in the Books for Schools token competition being run by Archant in the EDP and Norwich Evening News as well as other local papers. We will have a collection box in school for any tokens you cut out. Additionally there is a collection box in the Rackheath Post Office, which counts to our total. Thanks to them for their support. As a school taking part in Books for Schools, journalists visited us from the EDP on Tuesday. This followed a recommendation from a local author who had previously visited the school and been hugely impressed by our book corners. Look out for the article, which promises to feature some super photographs of the children reading in their book corners.

FORS

Spree Books – You have one more week left to purchase one of these. Payments can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to Spree Publications Ltd) If you don’t want to keep the one you were sent home please could you return it to the school office.

100 Club Winners – Our lucky winners this month were: 1st (No 92) Donna Goddard, 2nd (No 80) Debbie Durrant and 3rd (No 12) Teresa Hurn.

Logo Competition – Our winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter. Jumble Sale – Please bring your donations of good clean clothing, shoes, belts, bedding, soft toys etc. to school by next Friday. The sale will be next Saturday 13th October.

Star, Angel and Diamond Certificate Winners – Well done to the following children who got their certificates in assembly today.

STAR ANGEL DIAMOND Reception Hallie Smith Rachel Bryan Ellis Tomsett

Year 1 Josh Webb Harley Carey Libby Buckingham

Year 2 Ellie Broadwater Isabel Jefferson Jack Johns

Year 3 Joe Barrett Holly Addison Ellie Trabelsi

Year 4 All of Year 4 Sebastian Jenkins Sadie Pennycook / Charlotte Ritchie

Year 5 Sophie Appleton Lucy Eglen Anise Batchelor

Year 6 Daniel Cropley Aaron Knights Will Ottaway

Have a super weekend.

Chris Ashman

Well done to Year 3 who had 99%

attendance last week!