NEWS FROM AROUND THE SCHOOL

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On Monday we said our emotional goodbyes to Mrs Hamilton, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day, whether it was baking cakes or just making the day feel so special. We are looking forward to meeting baby Hamilton soon!

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On Thursday Friesian and Belted Galloway classes attend the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Concert for Schools. We learnt all about Swing Jazz and the 12-bar blues as well as getting to sing and dance alongside the band The Happy Vampers. Thank you to the parent helpers who also attended we are extremely grateful for your support.

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BG Journalism team-
At the Jazz festival, all of the KS2 listened to the Happy Vampers (the band) perform many tunes to get you singing and dancing. Many people got very scared at the hole below the chairs because they thought that their things would get lost.  Max quoted, "I was paranoid of losing my hat , because Maddie actually did at one point.  Luckily she found it." We all had a great time and before the show started we were filled with energy so we did a Mexican wave and Macerana, and other schools joined in with us. After the show every one was still talking about it. There was also a man on stilts who could juggle and he told jokes. It was a great day.
Natalia, Max and Bonnie

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Today there is a hum of activity around the school as the Cow Hunt setup has well and truly begun! Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer during the weekend, if you haven’t had time yet, there are still slots available!  I know that help is always appreciated especially during the clean up on Monday. I am aware it is the least glamorous part of the weekend, but it is important to get the school back to a useable state ready for the children on Tuesday! 

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There will also be an optional non-uniform day on Tuesday 5th May. This will hopefully relieve the pressure on those families that are heavily involved in Cow Hunt preparations, and haven’t had time to wash school uniform!

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Please can I request that everyone considers how and where we park or drop off in the mornings. The roads are easily congested, and badly parked cars pose a serious risk for pedestrians trying to cross the road, as well as other road users. We know how dangerous trying to cross Culver Hill can be, and we can all do our part by parking considerately. I appreciate that in the mornings it can be frustrating, but parking slightly further away and walking a little can make a big difference to the congestion around school. A reminder that no one should park or stop do drop off pupils on the yellow zigzag markings at the front of school. Sorry to moan; thank you for your support and understanding.

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*** PRELOVED UNIFORM *** If you want to top up your child's uniform, please come along to the Friday Summer Uniform Sale each week after Golden Book or email the FOA at amberleyuniform@gmail.com with your requests (items needed, colour preference and size). We'll email you to confirm when your order is ready for collection from the school office. Available uniform currently includes white/burgundy polo shirts, grey/black trousers/shorts/skirts/dresses, burgundy jumpers/cardigans, summer dresses, book bags and PE kits.  Uniform is available to every family at £1 per item, and will be used to support the school  - please make payments in cash when you collect your items. Thank you!

It's going to be a lovely weekend
Mrs A Flight

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Government Guidelines                            95%
School Target                                              98%