Awards Congratulations to the following children who received awards this week.

Gold Toby Wibberley-Wood Emma Declerck

Silver Laura Copsey Mary van der Beugel Rose Floyd Noah Tolly William Harrison Lottie Mannion Lucy Guy Lana Force Iris McDermott Connie Jones Oliver Jones Oscar Gibbs

Pupil of the Week Class 1 Harvey Dennis Class 2 George Williams Class 3 Jemima Tapp Class 4 Oscar Martin Class 5 Toby Wibberley-Wood

Attendance Award Class 3

Lunchtime Person of the Week Noah Tolly

Newsletter Term 2 Issue 6 “Achievement for All” 7th February 2018

www.bickleighschool.co.uk 01884 855357 bickleigh@ventrus.org.uk

House Points Totals

Oak: 117 Beech: 90 Blackthorn: 125 Birch: 134

World Book Day

REMINDER - HALF TERM BEGINS ON FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY

(NON-PUPIL DAY). CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL ON

MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY.

Class 5 trip to Dawlish Warren

Pancake Races

We will be staging ‘Pancake Races’ tomorrow at 2.45 pm. This will also include the Pre-School children. Please could children bring in a NAMED frying pan to use. All parents are welcome to come and watch the fun.

As part of our World Book Day celebra-tions, please could children come to school dressed as their favourite book character on Thursday 1st March.

Last week, class five went on a trip to Dawlish Warren as part of their topic on Rivers and Coasts. They took part in a range of activities to do with coastal processes, including listening to a talk from the centre's warden about longshore drift, the for-mation of spits (like Dawlish Warren) and how sand dunes are made.

The children then watched a model of the process of coastal erosion, how it affects different rock types and how coastal defences can be used to slow this process. They then went on to make their own coastal defences on the beach in groups and tested out which ones worked best. Well done to class five for their fantastic ideas, listen-ing and collaboration!

Swimming

Class 1 Guinea Pigs

Thank you to everyone for entering “Name the Guinea Pigs”. The black guinea pig was named Liquorice, which was entered by Matilda Horrocks and Mrs Humphreys. The white and ginger guinea pig was named Spotty, an entry from Rose Floyd.

School Lunches

After half term, jacket potatoes will be available as a meal choice everyday. These will be served with cheese, baked beans, tuna or a variation of the main course, i.e. chicken nuggets, bolognaise etc. Please look out for a revised school lunch menu which you should receive tomorrow.

Swimming lessons will not take place after half term. They will recommence in the Summer Term. Thank you.

Safer Internet Day

To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2018, there are vari-ous sites with information about helping to keep children safe on line. Here are some useful links:

http://parentinfo.org/article/digital-resilience-a-parents-guide

https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2018

Netball Success!

Many thanks to Rosie Newman for helping to look after Liquorice and Spotty.`

Congratulations to the 14 Year 5/6 children who took part in the mixed Netball County Qualifier at Tiverton High School yesterday evening. The stand-ard of competition was high and much fun was had by all those involved. Both teams played with deter-mination, teamwork and most important-ly...excellent sportsmanship! A particular well done to Bickleigh team A, who have successfully qualified for the next round of the County Cup!

CRUWYS MORCHARD AND CULM VALLEY YOUNG FARMERS CLUBS

WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THEIR PANTOMIME RE-RUNS

Cruwys Morchard YFC will be performing “Puss in Boots”

and Culm Valley YFC will be performing “Jack and the

Beanstalk”

ON THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

AT TIVERTON HIGH SCHOOL

DOORS OPEN 7.00 PM FIRST PERFORMANCE 7.30 PM

RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS

ALL WELCOME

Lost!

For Sale

Regatta fleece-lined waterproof coat with hood and closable pockets. Brand new in navy blue with high visibility strips to shoulders/back. Age 5/6 years with elasticated cuffs and velcro adjustable wrist tabs. A great all-weather school coat that was never worn! Selling for £20.00 (RRP new £34.99). Contact Helen on 07714417107.

Fergus Stockman has lost his named waterproof navy blue Craghoppers coat. If your child has brought this home in error, please return it to the School Office. Thank you.

Term Begins Half Term Dates

(inclusive) Last Day

Autumn Term 2018

Wednesday, 5th September

(3rd & 4th Non Pupil Days)

(19th – Non Pupil Day) Friday, 19th October

- Friday 26th October

Friday, 20th December

Spring Term 2019

Monday, 7th January

(15th Non Pupil Day) Friday, 15th February –

Friday, 22nd February

Friday, 5th April

Summer Term 2019

Tuesday, 23rd April

(6th May Bank Holiday)

Monday, 27th May

- Monday 3rd June

(3rd Non Pupil Day)

Wednesday, 24th July

Term Dates 2018/19