Kenn Church of England Primary School Kennford, …

1 Kenn Church of England Primary School Kennford, Exeter, devon , EX6 7TX. Tel and Fax: 01392 832347. Friday 21st April 2017. The Three Trees Easter celebration The children sang, danced and acted their way through the story of The Three Trees, which gives the message that God has a special plan for all our lives and also reminds us of the Easter story. There were dances from the Dance Crew and Dance Club, songs and dances from individual classes and fabulous whole School singing. For more pictures please see -three-trees-easter-celebration/.

2 Easter Fair After our Easter performance the PTA had a whole raft of Easter fun ready for the children. There was an Easter egg hunt, pin the beak on the chick, guess the name of the fluffy chick, throw your eggs into the bucket and lots of Easter craft activities to get stuck into. It was great fun! Many thanks to the PTA for all your hard work organising these events for us and all of the money which you raise for our children. Assessments Mental Health Week 24th 28th April This is the term in which all teacher and formal We are holding our Mental Health assessments take place.

3 Please note the dates below when Week from Monday 24th April. We aim these happen - for this to kick start a heightened awareness among our children of how Year 1 phonic assessment - w/b 12th June 2017. the importance of our mental health being as important as our physical health. We will be teach- Year 2 - formal assessments during May and teacher ing practical strategies in the classroom that assessments to be completed by 29th June 2017. children can use whenever they need them, in Year 6 - formal assessments w/b 8th May and teacher particular linked to coping with emotions and improving resilience.

4 Thank you to all parents who assessments to be completed by 29th June 2017. have offered to support us with this week. Results from all assessments will be sent home with the children's reports in the first week of July. Please note that NO requests for absence for exceptional Community Forum - please note change of date circumstances can be granted during the Year 6 SAT week to 22nd May, due to Mrs Somerwill being beginning Monday 8th May 2017. on Child Protection update training. Email: Website: Sun protection Now that the sun is getting warmer please ensure that your child comes to School with a named sun hat and already wearing sun cream.

5 Remember that children are in the playground for a long time at each lunch break and need protection from the sun. Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers We are still collecting the Sainbury's Active Kids Vouchers, there is a box by the office. Please ask friends and family remember to donate your vouchers by Friday 30th June 2017. School based Vacancies We are continuing to seek suitable candidates to fill the following posts: Mealtime Assistant (A grade) Kenn Primary - hours per day Weds , term time only. Starting pay scale at per hour (depending on experience).

6 Kitchen Assistant (working for Fresha) Kenton Primary School - 15 hours per week, Mon - Fri , term time only. Starting pay scale at per hour + holiday pay. Ideally someone who is a car owner and driver with catering experience is required, but training will be given. Please see Mrs Somerwill or the School Administrator for more details. Email: Website: Term dates for the year SUMMER TERM 2017. May Day Monday 1st May 2017. Half-term 29th May - 2nd June 2017. Summer term ends Friday 21st July 2017. AUTUMN TERM 2017 begins Tuesday 5th September Half-term 23rd 27th October 2017.

7 Second half of term starts on Monday 30th October 2017. Autumn term ends on Friday 15th December 2017. SPRING TERM 2018 begins Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Half-term 12th 16th February 2018. Second half of term starts on Monday 19th February 2018. Spring term ends on Thursday 29th March 2018. Diary of Events Fri 21st April Boccia tournament Ratcliffe School 24th - 28th April Mental Health Week in School - programme to follow Kenn School Mon 24th April Final swimming lesson for Class 3 this year pm Dawlish Leisure Centre Weds 26th April Teaching and Learning Governor Committee meeting Kenn Primary Thurs 27th April Football Tournament - team members to be informed Astro Turf Dawlish Leisure Centre Mon 1st May May Day Celebration Kenton School Field 2nd 26th May Year 2 assessment period begins

8 Tues 2nd May Wildside presentation to Class 3 parents Kenn Primary 8th 11th May Year 6 SATs week 15th-16th May Class 3 on Wildside camping experience Mon 22nd May Community Forum Kenn Primary 24th May Tag rugby tournament Westcliff School Email: Website.