10th June 2022
We do hope that everyone enjoyed their half term and found their own way to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Today, children in Birch and Hazel Classes have enjoyed a wonderful trip to Westonbirt Arboretum, immersing themselves in the beautiful plants and trees, bring their science learning to life. We are so thankful the weather stayed dry.
Ridgeway House Day – Friday 17th June 2022
Message from Ridgeway House Captains:
On Friday 17th June, we request that children come to school wearing the colours of the flag of Ghana (red, black, yellow and green) for the Ridgeway House Day. We would like to raise money for St Anna’s School and orphanage in Ghana, therefore a suggested donation of £2.50 can be made via Weduc or cash on the gate in the morning. More details to follow regarding the day’s activities.
After School Club – Ultimate Band
Ultimate Band afterschool club will be taking place on Fridays from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. This is bookable via Ultimate Tuition – ultimatetuitionuk@gmail.com.
No Pets on the Playground
As a reminder, pets are not to come into school grounds, please, as we have children with severe allergies to dogs and other animals.
Brass Lessons
There will be no brass lessons on Monday 20th and 27th June, therefore brass lessons (including Cherry Class) will take place on Wednesday 22nd and 29th instead.
Request: Large Old Trousers
As a reminder, on Sports day, we usually finish our flat races in Key Stage 2 with an obstacle race which culminates with the children putting on adult trousers and running to the end of the course. If you have any larger, old trousers that we could use on the day could you please send them in.
Sun Hats and Sun Cream
The weather at the start of this week has been beautifully sunny. As a reminder, children should have a named sun hat in school every day and that sun cream should be applied in the morning before school. Children can have a named bottle of sun cream in their bags (for personal use), so they can top up their sun cream, should they choose to.
Sports Day
As a reminder, our Sports Day takes place on 24th June. All the family are welcome to watch and support the children and join us for lunch on the field. You are welcome to come along at various different points of the day or stay for the whole event.
| Approximate time | Activity | Class |
| 9am | Steeplechase | Whole School – All parents welcome |
| 10am | Carousel of activities | KS1 – Acorn, Hazel & Birch
KS1 parents welcome |
| 11am | Flat races | KS1 – Acorn, Hazel & Birch
KS1 parents welcome |
| Noon – 12:45pm | Picnic lunch on the field | Whole School – All parents welcome |
| 1pm | Competitive games | KS 2 – Cherry, Elder, Rowan & Oak
KS2 parents welcome |
| 1:45pm | Flat races | KS 2 – Cherry, Elder, Rowan & Oak
KS2 parents welcome |
| 2:45pm | Big wheel – 4 Children from each class (you will be informed by the class teacher if your child is selected to run) | Whole School – All parents welcome to enjoy this spectacle |
We look forward to seeing you on the day and fingers crossed for good weather. We will let you know if sports day has to be postponed via Weduc.
Messages from the PTA
Aldbourne Fun Run & Summer Fair – Saturday 18th June
Come and enjoy getting out into the beautiful countryside around Aldbourne before taking part in the school’s summer fair for the afternoon. There will be a jelly baby stop, but individuals are expected to carry their own water on this route. All abilities welcome. Buy your tickets on the PTA page of the school website. £10 for 2 adults and children, or £5 an adult.
After the fun run on the village green, from 11am will be the Summer Fair where there will be a licensed bar, food stall, tombola, cake stall, ice cream, games and fun activities for all ages. All money raised will go to the school.
If you are able to marshal, or volunteer at the fair, please email aldbournepta@gmail.com
Bottle donations needed! Everyone loves a tombola, so we will be collecting donations of bottles (anything goes) every morning at drop off next week (13th to 17th June) at the main school gates.
Cake donations – There will also be a cake stall at the fair – if you are able to bake us a little something for the stall we would be very grateful. These can be brought into school on the Friday before the fair or on the day to the village green between at 10am. Please clearly label all cakes with the ingredients.
Diary Dates – Term 6
| Date | Details | Class |
| Monday 13th June | Dynamos Cricket – Marlborough Cricket Club | Invited Cricketers |
| Tuesday 14th June | Singing Workshop at St Francis School, Pewsey | Rowan |
| Wednesday 15th June | Trip to Planetarium & Nature trail at Marlborough College – School will provide transport | Oak and Rowan |
| Thursday 16th June | Quad Kids Athletics Tournament– Marlborough College | Invited Athletes |
| Friday 17th June | Ridgeway House Day | Whole School |
| Saturday 18th June | Aldbourne fun run and school fete | Whole School Community |
| Monday 20th June | London Trip | Oak and Rowan |
| Wednesday 22nd June | Rearranged Brass Lessons | Brass Lessons |
| Friday 24th June | Sports Day | Whole School |
| Monday 27th June | TD Day – School Closed | Whole School |
| Wednesday 29th June | Rearranged Brass Lessons | Brass Lessons |
| Monday 4th July | Reserve Sports Day (should there be bad weather on the 24th) | Whole School |
| Thursday 7th July | Trip to Ramsbury Estate – Ramsbury estate kindly providing the transport | Whole School |
| Friday 8th July | River Study | Cherry and Elder |
| Friday 15th July | 2pm – 4pm – Year 6 Cup Presentation & Afternoon Tea | Oak Class Parents |
| Monday 18th July | 2pm and 6 pm – School Play | Key Stage 2 (Cherry, Elder, Rowan and Oak) |
| Tuesday 19th July | 6pm – School Play | Key Stage 2 (Cherry, Elder, Rowan and Oak) |
| Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st July | Sport Enrichment Days | Whole School |
| Friday 22nd July | 11am – End of year celebration in Church | All Parents Invited |
TD days
Monday 27th June 2022
Monday 25th July 2022 – Now an extra holiday fo
