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