CHILTHORNE DOMER CHURCH SCHOOL

Main Street

Chilthorne Domer

Yeovil

Somerset BA22 8RD

Head Teacher: Mr Stewart Biddles

TEL & FAX.: 01935 840407

E-MAIL: office@chilthornedomer.somerset.sch.uk

WEBSITE: www.chilthornedomer.ik.org

Tuesday 13^th June 2006

Dear Parents

Thank you to all of you who have returned sponsor money for the Piers Simon Appeal. The school has raised over one thousand pounds which will be put to excellent use by the Appeal to help those people devastated by last year’s Tsunami. Mr Henry Simon came to school today to collect the cheque in person and commented on the wonderful support given by the children, parents and staff of the school.

Last Thursday’s drumming day was hugely popular with children and staff alike. The children experienced a range of different style drums from other cultures and all children were able to take part in a musical performance. It was truly spectacular to see the results achieved in just one day. Ben Croft (who ran the day for us) has written to me to say what a pleasure it was to come to the school. He commented on the high standard of behaviour he encountered and on the fact that the children were so musically able. He was very impressed!

If your child would like to take drumming lessons, the school can arrange for these to take place during the school day. Costs are £15 per hour for 1:1 tuition using a traditional ‘rock’ drum kit, or around £7 per hour for a group session working with traditional African drums on rhythm and performance. If you are interested in either of these options please let either Mrs Kneebone or Mrs Mitchell in the office know and we will arrange for Ben to contact you directly.

More musical tuition is available through school. There are vacancies for children who wish to learn to play the piano as from September and if your child is keen to take up flute lessons we can arrange this for you. For more information please contact the office.

The government is keen to collect data on weight and height and as such has arranged for NHS professionals to come into school later in this term (the date has not yet been confirmed) to measure and weigh (only) the Year Six and Reception children. You do not have to consent to this taking place, but if you do not complete and return the attached form it will be taken that you have no objections. Please return the form if you do not wish your child to be weighed or measured. The NHS standard letter is also attached for your information.

Sports’ Day is next Thursday weather permitting at 1.30pm. As usual there will be a mixture of formal running races as well as team events. We have listened to your comments from last year and have split the teams into two groups so that the children will have a bit more time to take part in the activities, although I know you appreciate how hard it can be to ensure that the children have the right balance of doing and resting, especially in this hot weather.

Please can the children have their correct PE kit (white T-shirt, blue/black shorts, daps) in school on both Tuesday and Thursday of next week, for practise and for the actual sports.

On Saturday the Country Dance Group will be at Wells taking part in the country dance festival. We aim to be at Wells by around 1pm. If you want a lovely day out and enjoy your folk dancing, why not come along!

The PTFA are selling off their remaining stock of school uniform at a reduced cost. The items available are as follows:

Fleece £10.00 each 2 available in size 22/24”

Cardigan £8.00 each 2 available in size 24”

3 available in size 26”

1 available in size 28”

1 available in size 30”

V Neck Sweatshirt £7.00 each 1 available in size 26”

Crew Neck Sweatshirt £7.00 each 1 available in size 24”

The items are available on a first come first served basis and can be purchased from the school office. Please make any cheques payable to Chilthorne Domer PTFA.

Yours sincerely

S Biddles