No7/28/06/05

William Gilbert PTA Newsletter

Review of events in June

Sports Spectacular 22^nd June

Firstly, a big thank you to all the parents who helped to make this years Sports Spectacular, a joint primary school event held at the Meadows, such a success. This year over 300 children took part on a beautiful June evening. As well as having a fun evening, our children did very well, wining over 30 1st, 2nd and 3rd awards. Well done to the children and thanks again to all those who volunteered to set up and man the event.

The Carnival 25^th June

Secondly, the Carnival. The children, staff and parents made a tremendous effort with this years Carnival. Our Amarillo float and its red white and blue procession looked fantastic and sounded brilliant. The village really did resound to the sound of "Show me the way to Amarillo' during the procession! Not only did our children really enjoy themselves, we were also overall winners of the procession. Congratulations one and all!

Things to come in July.....

The School Disco 15^th July

The school disco will be held on July 15th, Infants from 6pm to 7.15pm with the Junior event following on from 7.30pm until 9.00pm.

Following feedback from last years disco, we have made a few changes to the format of the event:-

· The infant disco will have more structure, with a children’s entertainer, rather than a regular disco. That means that the children will have games and activities that are set to music rather than just dancing.

· We intend to have a set entry price which will include entry, a selection bag of sweets and unlimited squash/water. No additional spending money will be required.

· We will require at least 20 parent volunteers for each session, Infants and Juniors, to allow the disco to proceed. If you would be prepared to help with manning either session, or with setting up/clearing up, please call Bridge840882, Karen842491,Susanne843573, put your name on the list on the PTA notice board in the school entrance hall, or email us on willygillypta@gmail.com.

Next PTA meeting, 7.30pm, Wednesday 6^th July, year 5 classroom.

This meeting will review recent past events, but focus chiefly on the disco, & Year 6 leavers concert. You don’t have to be on the PTA committee to attend, and if you’d like to volunteer your services in any way either come along to the meeting, email as above, or contact Bridge/Susanne or Karen on the numbers given.

Lastly, if there are any budding footballers amongst our daughters, the Duffield Dynamos are considering coaching a girls team alongside the already popular boys team. If you think your daughters might be interested or you would like to offer your services as a coach, please read the attached note and reply to Paul Williams before 8th July.

Many Thanks

Bridge/840882/Susanne843573/Karen842491

On behalf of the PTA