ParentMail

We are keen to streamline our communication with parents and reduce the amount of paper we use. We would like to encourage more parents to sign up to Parent Mail: collect a form from Kerry in the office! At the moment we have the following numbers of parents who have not signed up to Parent Mail in each class: Reception: 14, Year 1: 9, Year 2: 8, Year 3: 13, Year 4: 12.

Parent questionnaires

I would like to thank all the parents who returned our questionnaires. We are currently preparing our responses to your comments and we shall display the outcomes as usual in the school foyer. It is very pleasing that there is a universally positive view about what we are doing! Many thanks for all the lovely comments! I am about to start a similar process with the children as it is so important to see what their views of the school are as well!

Collection of children

Can I remind all parents of our ‘Collection of children policy’? If your child is to be picked up by someone different to normal routine then the year team must know this and write it on their communication board within the classroom. Likewise if you have booked a session with a childcare provider please let us know as soon as this is made. We cannot allow children to leave school with other parents/members of the community if the parent themselves has not expressed this either by writing, telephone message or verbal communication. Many thanks for your support in this matter. Mrs Mewett

New stock of Library books

We are in the process of renewing some of our library books. Dorset Library Service have delivered new topic books and these will be available for classes by the end of the week. We hope the children enjoy these new books.

POW Garden Allotments (Pre school field)

Can those parents and families who placed their names on the previous list and who still want a allotment plot please enter their names on the board outside of school and tick if they would be prepared to assist with the development and running of a plot holders group. We don’t know how many plots we will have yet so they will be offered on a first come basis. Successful applicants will be contacted via the details held in the school office.

Music on Monday's assemblies

At The Prince of Wales school we ask all children who learn a musical instrument to sign up to play on a Monday’s assembly when they feel ready to do so. It’s a wonderful opportunity in practising in front of others, the audience love to see what other children in the school are up to as do the staff and it really helps build upon their ability to play live. The music teachers are aware of this opportunity but if after talking to your child they wish to put their name down, the list is just outside the music room. Mrs Mewett

Fairthorne Manor

I just wanted to let Year 4 parents know how fantastic all the children were on their exciting trip to Fairthorne Manor! All the adults thoroughly enjoyed the children's company. Year 4's enthusiastic, friendly and positive attitude to each other and to the challenging activities was a joy to see. I hope your child has passed on some of their achievements and fun they had! Mr Farrington

Cranborne Viking Longhouse trip

I just wanted to let Year 3 parents know how successful our trip to Cranborne was last week. I was really impressed with the way that all the children participated in the range of activities which were often hard, physical work and it has been interesting talking to them about their favourite activity. We were also really pleased with how well the children slept which meant we could get the most out of the second day. The children were all a real credit to you as parents with their positive and co-operative attitudes. Mr Farrington

Year 2's Special Visitors

This morning (10/05/11) we had four special visitors in Year 2 who were passing on their way to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Before leaving for their magical tour the four golden ticket winners helped us with our Literacy lesson in which we considered Roald Dahl's description of the four characters. We considered both the internal and external characteristics of each character and tried to write down as many adjectives and similes as possible. For more pictures see the Year 2 section on our Merlin pages.

POWSA: Royal Film Premiere

 

POWSA invites you to a preview of the Prince of Wales School Royal Wedding DVD on Tuesday 17th May 2011 at 15.45 in the school hall. Reception, Years 1, 2 & 3 were all involved in their own Royal Wedding on Thursday 28/4/11. This celebration was filmed and combined with features from the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to create a unique DVD.   We would love you to come with your children to the preview as above in the school hall.  Orders will be taken on the night for you to purchase your own copy if you would like (these will cost £4).  -A lovely souvenir to commemorate this special occasion!  The DVD lasts approx 40 minutes and refreshments will be available.  All welcome, parents / adults need to be responsible for their children.

OUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOU!

Our school needs you to check your bags, wallets, handbags, purses, etc for missing Tesco schools vouchers! Vouchers collected in previous years have exceeded 20,000 and have helped us to obtain some exciting resources. This year we are lower than ever so we are issuing this appeal to find the missing vouchers! Please collect as many vouchers as you can and do not be afraid to ask your friends, neighbours, work colleagues for their vouchers as well. Many people who do not have children simply discard these vouchers and we could make valuable use of them. Collecting boxes are by the school office. Please bring in your vouchers on or before 01/06/11.