Have a great half term!

Here's hoping that the weather allows everyone to do whatever you are planning during half term!
There are lots of fun activities to look forward to after half term....more trips, a week focusing upon the enjoyment of reading and writing, a Healthy Living week, sports days, swimming galas, more class assemblies, special awards and lots more learning! See you all on Monday 3rd June!

POWSA Silent Auction

The silent auction started at the Summer Fair on Saturday 18th May and will be drawn on the morning of Wednesday 22nd May - so you still have time to bid for one of the items! Please go to the school office for a bid form.


Item 1 - a set of second hand ladies golf clubs with a brand new golf bag.

Item 2 – A family ticket to Wookey Hole Caves and attractions

Item 3 – Family ticket to Lulworth Castle

Item 4 - 2 child tickets to Fleet Air Arm Museum.

Item 5 - 2 child tickets to Marwell Zoo.

Item 6 – White Company Fragrance Set.

Item 7 – A ladies bag and 2 scarves.

Item 8 – 3 course Dinner for two at Moonfleet Manor (excluding drinks).

Item 9 – Lunch for two at Olives et al

Item 10 - Green Fee voucher for four people at Came Down Golf Club

POW Netball Tournament

POW Netball Tournament

18/05/13

On Saturday, the school was full of buzz and excitement with lots of different stalls and activities set up. There were also several children dressed in their PE kit ready for the netball and football tournaments that were about to take place. We welcomed netball teams from Piddle Valley, Milborne, Puddletown and Winterborne schools and all began warming up ready for the first match.

There was some fantastic netball being played by all teams and the tournament was well underway.

Group A winners were Prince of Wales after a fantastic attacking team effort in their last match putting them through to the final on goal difference.

Group B winners were Piddle Valley 1 with a brilliant use of the bounce pass into the D to create several goal scoring opportunities.

THE FINAL

POW vs PV1

In the tense final, with many team mates and parents cheering on the side lines, both teams played brilliantly. Piddle Valley's speed of passing and movement began to tip the scoreline in their favour before half time. In the final half Prince of Wales did well to get some goals back. But the clock had run out... Piddle Valley won 8-3. Mr Farrington presented the winners with the POW trophy and congratulated all the children for taking part in some excellent netball.

Thank you to all who watched and cheered the teams along and to all the competing schools. A big thank you to Miss Roberts for organising the fantastic event with the most teams ever competing at the POW summer netball tournament.



Year 4 triumph at swimming gala!

Our team of Year 4 swimmers did brilliantly in the West Dorset swimming gala, coming second out of 14 schools! Well done to all the swimmers and to their coach Mrs Smith. It just shows how regular practice and  lots of effort produce fantastic results!

Generosity

Our assembly theme is Generosity and today Mr Farrington told the story of Rainbow Fish who opted to be generous and found friendship!

Parent/Staff Book Share

Good News.....the Parent/Staff Book Share is now in place and is ready for anyone who wants to start
borrowing books. Please come and have look. Anyone who would still like to donate books please bring them into school. Many thanks, Mrs Dukes.

Irish music in the air!

The Prince of Wales school and Pre-school were treated to some wonderful live music on Friday 10th May in the school hall. Claire and Matt Tarling entertained the school with samples of reels and polkas which had us all moving and clapping along! Children also learnt about how this music is performed and the names of the instruments which are used in Irish music. I think we all learnt something new!

Questionnaires

The results of the recent parent and pupil questionnaires are now in our new display board. One of our governors will be following up with some more detailed discussions with some children about their views about their learning. If you haven't already done so, please try to find a few moments to complete Ofsted's online survey through the Parentview link on our website.

POWSA Summer Fair

POWSA's main annual fund raising event is the summer fair. This will be held on Saturday 18th May from 11.00 to 2.00. The  more parents and children who attend the more money is raised for new school equipment! We also depend upon volunteers to run stalls and other activities. We are aware that there is a clash this year with the open morning at Dorchester Middle School but hope that families can come along afterwards!

Assembly theme: Generosity

When Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and seven fishes was it a miracle or an example of human generosity? That was the question posed by Mr Farrington this week in his assembly.

Musical Soiree Date

The Prince of Wales Musical Soiree will take place at Dorchester Middle School on Tuesday 25th June, to begin at 6pm. A letter will be coming home tonight with children who are involved in music within the school. If your child does not come home with a letter please come to the office or see me.
Thank you,

Mrs Mewett

School Music Soiree

On Friday 10th May a letter will be sent out to all children who learn instruments or who partake in music sessions within The Prince of Wales School to come and perform at the Summer Soiree 2013! We endeavour to involve all children whether beginner or an advanced player. The choir will also perform as well as recorder groups. Please fill out the slip accordingly and return to the school office asap.
If your child has music lessons outside of school but would also like to perform then please drop by and speak to me, we'll endeavour to involve all who wish to perform!
Orchestra  - the children are doing really well with rehearsing the two songs. With six sessions left before the school concert it is important that all children make rehearsals as the premise is to get all playing well with each other!
Choir - again, six sessions to go before our big performance! The sunny lunchtimes are tempting children not to attend. Please talk to your child about 'sticking to attending'. We are trying to give the children some time after choir to go outside too. We do keep a register, so please see me if any queries?
Finally the summer term is the culmination of music practice. So if your child is showing an interest in beginning an instrument then please inform either the school office or myself and we'll place their names on lists for September. We are going to have some spaces when Yr 4 leave in brass, violin, piano and singing.

Mrs Mewett