It has been a bit wild in school today because it has been ‘Break the Rules Day.’ I have seen many infringements of the school uniform rules but it has all been for a good cause because everybody who broke a school rule had to bring in some wine or chocolate for the PTA summer event next week. We now have a big pile of goodies in school ready for next Friday. I must make sure that I do not break any more rules by sampling some of them before next week.

We also had a lovely end to the week because we had the Reception class assembly this morning. This is always a much loved event because it is their first assembly and is looked forward to by all their families. The assembly did not disappoint and the Reception children put on a very good performance – especially when you consider that it was their first one. With all the singing and dancing it was like watching a West End show. I would like to thank them for giving us such an enjoyable end to the week. I would also like to thank Mrs Sheehan and all her staff for helping them put together such a good assembly.

Last week on this day the Year 6 held their Apprentice event and I am delighted to tell you that they managed to raise £652. The winning stall was Fun Time who sold some pocket money toys and coloured the children’s hair with chalks. The charity they have decided to donate to is Cancer Research and it is certainly a very worthy cause to support.

As it is very close to the end of term there is a lot going on in school as you will see from next week. On Monday we have our final Sharing assembly of the year when all the children who missed their Sharing Assembly throughout the year can present their learning to all their families and friends. On Wednesday Year 2 and Year 5 are going to Frinton and then on Thursday most of Year 6 will be visiting their new secondary school whilst in school our current children will be spending some time with their new teacher for next year.   We will also be visited by our new Reception and Nursery children. In the evening our current parents will be able to meet their child’s new teacher at either 4.30pm or 5.30pm. If you cannot make it the class teacher will put their presentation onto their blog - they will not be able to do individual meetings for parents who cannot make it. We will be ending the week on Friday with the PTA Summer Event which runs from the end of school until 5.30pm.

With all that to get ready for we will certainly need a weekend to help us rest before next week. The England football team are also playing over the weekend but at least the match is on Saturday so if they do not do well we will have Sunday to get over it. I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday morning.