Please read on to find out about surf club, PTA events and much, much in and around our classes…(and don’t forget next week is half term so we will see you all back on Monday 25th February)

The Trustees of the Atlantic Coast Cooperative trust  ( which consists of 9 primary schools in North Devon) are looking to appoint a highly organised individual with a professional manner and effective communication skills to support its work. Duties will include attendance and minute taking at Trustee’s meeting, the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes, documents and correspondence for all meetings, maintaining an annual cycle of Trustees  business, supporting the induction of new trustees and guiding the Trust Board  on procedural matters. Discretion and flexibility, plus excellent organisational and computer skills are essential in this role.

The role is offered at with a minimum  20  hours per annum and the potential for more,  on a self employed basis,at £15 per hour   to be worked in flexibly to fit in with the cycle of the Trust Board business during the year. The ideal candidate will already be registered as self employed or will would be willing to do so,

For a more detailed outline of the role pleased see the supporting information  and application pack  on the ACCT Website- http://www.acct.education

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Gina Finch on gfinch@flyingstartfed.org.uk

TEL: 01237 451334/451315

Please return your completed application to  Gina Finch via email .by the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post

Closing date:   noon  Friday 22nd March 2019

Interview date:   TBD

Once again the North Devon Surf School are now offering your child the opportunity to learn to surf with professional instructors at their award winning Centre of Excellence in Westward Ho!

An eight week programme of lessons will run on Fridays 3.45pm – 5.45pm from the Surf School in Pebbleridge Road starting om Friday 26th April.

It is for age 7 upwards. Children don’t need to be expert swimmers, water confidence is more important.

Spaces are limited so please call Helena at The North Devon Surf School on 01237 474663 to reserve your child a place by 30^th March 2018. For the full details please click here.

Another very busy week in school, not least our kiln working overtime firing numerous pieces as part of our focus on scul[pture this half term. Please read on to find out what has been happening in and around all the classes…

Please click here to see the menu and remember to order online before midnight the night before.

So much to read about in this week’s newsletter that includes future PTA run events, workshops in robotics and with the Devon Junior Jazz Orchestra, netball matches, sports festivals and much, much so please do read on… 

We have had a case of scarlet fever in school. 

Scarlet fever is a common childhood bacterial infection. Symptoms include sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting.

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic red, pinhead rash develops, typically first appearing on the chest and stomach, then rapidly spreading to other parts of the body, and giving the skin a sandpaper-like texture. Patients typically have flushed cheeks and pallor around the mouth. This may be accompanied by a ‘strawberry tongue’ whereby the tongue becomes pale with red spots.

If you suspect your child of having scarlet fever contact your GP for a consultation. If your child has contracted scarlet fever and is provided with appropriate antibiotic treatment, please follow your GP’s recommendation for how long your child be away from a school setting.

Please read on to find out what has been happening in and around the school and classes…

The PTA are running a spring term disco for children in Reception to Year 6 on Friday 1st February. 5pm – 6.15pm for Reception to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6 6.30pm – 7.45pm.

Letters have been sent home with the children, but click here if it didn’t make it home. Please complete one slip for each child and return it with payment to the school reception desk or office. Thank you.

Friday 1st February, Disco, Reception-Y2 5pm-6.15pm & Y3-Y6 6.30pm-7.45pm

Friday 8th March, Quiz and bingo night for adults (parents, relatives, friends…). Time tbc. Details to folow.

Friday 29th March, children’s Easter bingo. 3.30-4.30pm. Details to follow.

Friday 21st June, summer fair. Details to follow.

Please read on to find out about future PTA events and what has been happening in and around the classes…

TThank you for embracing the ordering of school meals for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 on line. Please be aware that any changes must be made by 12 midnight the night before to ensure your child gets the correct meal.  Thank you.

Welcome back everybody and it’s been a very busy week.  Please read on to find out what has been going on in and around the classes this week…

For those children in Reception – Year 5 who missed the vaccination in school the NHS is offering appointments at various venues throughout Devon to receive the vaccination.The most local venue is Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple on 15th January 3.30-5.30pm. Please be aware an appointment must be booked and information on how to book is available by clicking here.

This has been a fantastically festive week with so much wonderful singing and performing, rounded off with all classes getting together and singing songs from their various performances from the last couple of weeks and presenting our Values Cup for this term’s kindness theme to our youngest ever recipient. 

Please read on to find out what each class has been up to and a very happy Christmas to you all from all of us here.