It was with amazement that I looked at the calendar and I realized that it is going to be May next week. As it has been one of the coldest starts to a year it certainly does not feel like it is going to be May but apparently the warmer weather is on its way so let us hope that May does bring us warmth and sunshine.

Cold weather has not dampened our spirits in school and there have been lots of exciting things taking place. Year 1 have been on a trip to Willows farm which they thoroughly enjoyed and the choir, by popular demand, returned to perform at Mandeville Court. Year 3 and 4 have also been involved in some football matches and were fortunate to win both of their matches against Pope Paul.

Next week starts with the first of the three bank holidays that are going to take place in May –we are going to find it strange in June when we have to go to work on a Monday although in Little Heath we also have the first Monday in June off as well. Even though it is a shorter week there is still a lot taking place in school as many in Year 5 are taking part in Bikeability classes. If your child is taking part in these sessions, they can leave their bike chained to the fence if there is no room in the bike shed. They will be able to leave their bikes in school during the week as they will be locked in the school hall to keep them safe overnight.

The big event of next week though is our coronation celebration which is taking place on Friday afternoon at 2.00pm (weather permitting). The children are all rehearsing their dances and are really looking forward to performing them to you. As was explained in this week’s newsletter refreshments will be served by the PTA at this event and donations from parents will be greatly received. You may send them into school from May 4^th.

I hope you all have a great bank holiday weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday, 2^nd May.

 

 I am going to start my blog the same way that I always do after a break and say that it is hard to believe that we have just returned to school after our Easter break. It is amazing how quickly the children settle and behave like they have never been away. It was nice to have a break and I hope you all enjoyed it. I am back on chocolate after giving it up for Lent so I am feeling very happy –it is amazing how a small piece of chocolate can help put a positive spin on things.

Next week all the summer clubs start and the children are always excited to be starting a new range of activities although our external clubs remain the same (Lego, chess, dance and art). If you have not signed your children up for these please do so.

We have started preparations in school for our coronation event which will be taking place on May 5^th. As we just celebrated the Diamond jubilee last year, we have tried to do things differently for this event which is why the children will be performing dances. We will be sending out more details about the event next week. I do wish King Charles had chosen a later time of year for his coronation because there are rather a lot of assessments taking place in school this half term and I do think that July would have been a much better month - I also think that having three bank holidays in one month is too much.

I hope you all have a good weekend. According to the weather app the rain is due to return next week but let us hope that it is incorrect. I have a lot of meetings in the coming week so I will not be on the gate in the morning until Wednesday.