During the summer there have been some major improvements to the premises. We now have a lovely enclosed outside play area and the interior has been totally redecorated.  We are also in the process of planning a landscaped area with some new outdoor climbing equipment.

The first half term the topics have been Ourselves and Harvest.  We have talked about feelings and the children made models of themselves.  The children took part in a Harvest service at the local Church and their families were invited along to watch. 

This month our topics will be Fireworks, Trees and Hibernation and we have lots of exciting things planned for the children.
      
Spaces available
The Pre-School is open Mon-Fri from 9.00am to 12.00pm for age 2years (by mutual agreement) to 4 ½ years. 
There are currently spaces available.  If anyone is interested in reserving a space or would like to arrange a visit please contact Tracey on 07990 963345.

Linda, Tracey and Sharon

BAWDESWELL MOTHER, BABY AND TODDLER

Mother, Baby and Toddler is held in the White mobile behind Bawdeswell School every Thursday during term time 1.30 – 3pm. £1 per family inc. tea/coffee.

Come along for a chat and to meet other parents/carers while your children play and make new friends. All welcome.

BAWDESWELL COMMUNITY 
                                 PRIMARY SCHOOL
                                       Telephone: (01362) 688282

Waste Watchers
The schools Waste Action Club have been working hard with every class in school to raise their awareness of  the need to look after our environment.  Class 3 found we produced 4,500grams of waste in one day, (885,000 grams in a year, the weight of an average car.) By re-cycling paper alone in school has been able to reduce the number of bins we use. Class 2 have been making compost. Class 1 found out about ‘Colin Cardboard’. Class 4 will be doing scientific investigations about waste materials.

Dog Warden
We had the Dog Warden from Breckland District Council in school on Monday 4th October, to talk to the children and to show a video about responsible dog ownership.  

Free Fruit for Key Stage 1
You may have heard about the Government’s School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.  Under the scheme, each child aged four to six in LEA-maintained schools will be entitled to receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day. 
I am delighted that our school has been given the opportunity to participate in this exciting scheme, which reinforces our commitment to healthy eating. 

It is a great way to help us teach our children the benefits of health eating.

Sports
Our football and netball teams are doing well in matches against other cluster schools. Holt Rugby Club are teaching children Tag Ruby and the school team will be taking part in a regional tournament.  Good luck to all that take part.

Music
Music groups continue to thrive throughout the school, at the moment children are able to learn to play recorder, piano, keyboard, guitar, flute, clarinet, and steel pans.

It has been a busy and productive start to the school year.  Well done everyone.