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Rackenford Primary School
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Newsletter |19th July 2024
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Dear families,
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As we come to the end of another academic year, I would like to thank you for your ongoing support. Looking back, it really has been a whirlwind of a year, with positive SIAMs and Ofsted inspections as well as plenty of other events and activities. I would also like to say a huge thank you to our PTFA and everyone that has supported all the amazing fundraising events this year.
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Our pupils have let their light shine in a host of different ways such as in the Nativity, in various sporting events and competitions such as the swimming gala and Exmoor Challenge, on some amazing school trips and every day in their learning.
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We have said a very sad farewell to Miss Scott and Mrs Rodgers and this week we have also said goodbye to Miss Nagle who I know will be missed. We have also said welcome to Miss Liddell who will be joining us in September.
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To those families who will be leaving us at the end of this year we wish you all the best for the future and to those new families we very much look forward to welcoming you in September. In the meantime, I hope you all have a lovely restful summer with, hopefully, some sunshine!
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After School Clubs 2024/2025
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Monday - Languages Club TBC
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Thursday -Dance (KS2) or Kids with Bricks (KS1)
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Monday - Languages Club TBC
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Thursday - Gymnastics (KS1) or Kids With Bricks (KS2)
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Monday - Languages Club TBC
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Thursday - Archery ( KS2) or Kids with Bricks (KS1)
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Monday - Languages Club TBC
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Thursday - Dodgeball/Nerf( KS1+ R) or Kids with Bricks (KS2)
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Monday - Languages Club TBC
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Thursday- Gymnastics (KS2) or Kids with Bricks (KS1)
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Monday- Languages Club TBC
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Thursday - Multi-Sport (KS1+R) or Kids With Bricks (KS2)
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Look out for letters from SCOPAY at the end of each term with details of the next after school club. A letter with details for Dance club will be sent out in the first week of September.
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Update from PTFA
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Firstly, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support throughout the past school year. We've organised numerous events, and your enthusiasm and goodwill have been truly remarkable.
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We also want to commend the children for their entrepreneurial spirit in fundraising. They have honed their sales skills and developed a strong sense of business acumen.
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Date for Your Diary: DIY Day and BBQ at School in August Date to be Confirmed
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Here’s an update on our recent activities:
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- We provided welcome gifts for new starters in September.
- Paid for the whole school panto trip.
- Organised the school Christmas fair and raffle.
- Supported the sponsored read and book fair, raising funds to refresh the school library and purchase many new books.
- Invited an author, Emma Bettridge, to read at the school for World Book Day.
- Filled in several grant application forms, with some success! Further supporting the library for an additional £3k.
- Funded a mini-bus license for Fran, enabling the children to attend various sporting events and enrichment activities.
- Supplied refreshments at Sports Day and the school concert.
- Ending the year with an ice cream van visit.
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We are proud to announce that we raised over £6,000 this year.
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Plans for the 2024/25 Term:
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Welcome event for new starters with an ice cream sale after school during the first week of full-time attendance, weather permitting, date TBC
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Spooky-themed disco on Wednesday, 30th October.
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Partnership with the Rackenford Village Fireworks event, date TBC.
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Hot chocolate, stargazing and storytelling event, date TBC.
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Book and cake sale, date TBC.
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Christmas service Wednesday 11th December at 2pm featuring a raffle, mulled wine, mince pies, and cakes, along with a children’s class activity.
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Our primary fundraising focus for next year will be on updating the outdoor space at the school.
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Thank you once again for your continued support. We are a very welcoming PTFA and would be delighted if you could help volunteer, even just a little time would be much appreciated.
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We hope you all enjoy the summer holidays and we finally see some sun!
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Rackenford Primary School PTFA
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Little Angels
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What a wonderful week of fun and games the children have had to end the term on. Thank you so much to Rackenford School for all the amazing links we have been able to do this term. It has been an incredible learning opportunity for the children to be part of the local school and gain confidence in new experiences. We really hope you all have a wonderful summer holiday. We look forward to seeing many of you that will be joining us with lots of exciting things planned. Please bring the sunshine with you! From Nickki, Fi and all the team at Little Angels!’
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Dates for Diary...
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Fallow Class Tiverton Graffiti wall and lunch @ Tiverton High School
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Harvest Festival Service 2 pm
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Class Roe Woolley Animal Farm, Winkleigh
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Last day of Autumn Term 1
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First Day of Autumn Term 2
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Congratulations
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Well done to Rowan for your swimming certificate, Alfie D and Oliver for your Cricket Match and Alfie P, Seb and Max on your Football tournament.
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