1. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Head Lice We have been informed by The School Health Department at the Children’s Centre in Dorchester that some parents are using Frontline, which is a flea treatment for cats and dogs, instead of the recommended head lice solution. Frontline is not licensed for human use and, if you have used it, to urge you to stop. Any parent that has used it on their child should seek medical advice from their family doctor.

2. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 School Nurse – Drop In Session Karen Caines is unable to visit on Monday 7 March as I said in the last news letter. She will come on Tuesday 8 March and anyone is welcome to come in and speak with her. Whilst she is here on Tuesday she will also complete the screening of our reception children.

3. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 DASP First Schools’ Concert This concert will take place on 31 March at St Osmunds Middle School in Dorchester. Our year three and four children will all be involved. There will be a rehearsal in the morning and we will organize transport for the children. A note will be sent out nearer the time but this is just for you to keep the evening free. It’s a truly tremendous concert with all of the thirteen first schools in DASP participating. You won’t want to miss it.

4. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Savings As many of you are aware, Mrs Watson runs a savings club where children can bring in to school small amounts of money that she banks on their behalf. A number of children have been involved in this savings scheme and they love choosing what they want with their money and when they can withdraw it. This scheme has been highly praised in each of our Ofsted inspections as the school giving our children the opportunity to learn about the benefits of saving for the future, even if in our eyes the future is quite close. Any child can join and the amount they deposit and how often they do it is your or their choice.

5. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Parent questionnaire Thank you to everyone that has returned their parent questionnaire. Thirteen have been received so far and your comments will all be noted. I did come across a couple in the trays of children in Class 2. If you did not receive one, please contact us for another one. Every child did get one but not all of them went home! We value your comments and your ideas of how we can improve so make sure you return it so your thoughts and dreams for your children can be considered.

6. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 After School Clubs Drama club – we are unsure, just at the moment, whether drama club will continue after half term due to Jenny Jenkins possibly being involved in drama work in Stratford. We may have to let you know the first day back. This club will NOT run on Monday 28 February though so that you are informed in good time.

7. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 ### Headteacher Recruitment ### Hopefully everyone received a letter from Martin Sadler, your Chair of Governors, asking you what attributes you would value in your new headteacher. Please return these as soon as possible to ensure your views are taken into consideration. I you did not receive one through ‘pupil mail’ please contact the school and we will send out a replacement.

8. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Half Term Holiday Just a reminder – we have a training day on Friday 18 February and the staff has joint DASP training at Puddletown Middle School. Builders are coming into school to replace the ceiling in Class 2 over the holiday so it will not be possible for anyone to enter the school. The IT technician will be here this Friday to remove all the IT equipment from Class 2. The room will be cleaned and painted (I hope) before we return on Monday 28 February and the IT technician will begin replacing the equipment then. I have a meeting about this on Wednesday 16 February so, currently, cannot give you any more information.

9. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Half Term Holiday Just a reminder – we have a training day on Friday 18 February and the staff has joint DASP training at Puddletown Middle School. Builders are coming into school to replace the ceiling in Class 2 over the holiday so it will not be possible for anyone to enter the school. The IT technician will be here this Friday to remove all the IT equipment from Class 2. The room will be cleaned and painted (I hope) before we return on Monday 28 February and the IT technician will begin replacing the equipment then. I have a meeting about this on Wednesday 16 February so, currently, cannot give you any more information.

10. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Dates for your diary 1 March – all children to theatre production at Milborne St Andrews 4 March – Y4 and Y3 to Dorchester – Astra and the Waste Monster - recycling 7 March – Mr Wynch, headteacher at St Mary’s Puddletown to take assembly 8 March – Pancake Day – we will make some in school and have a pancake race 9 March – Friends meeting at the Fox at 8.00pm 10 March – Open Morning 10 March – Parent consultations 11 March – Headteacher interiews 14 March – Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 visit to Streetwize in Bournemouth – safety 17 March – St Patrick’s Day celebration in the Village Hall at 1.30

11. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15th February 2011 Dates for your diary 1 March – all children to theatre production at Milborne St Andrews 4 March – Y4 and Y3 to Dorchester – Astra and the Waste Monster - recycling 7 March – Mr Wynch, headteacher at St Mary’s Puddletown to take assembly 8 March – Pancake Day – we will make some in school and have a pancake race 9 March – Friends meeting at the Fox at 8.00pm 10 March – Open Morning 10 March – Parent consultations 11 March – Headteacher interiews 14 March – Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 visit to Streetwize in Bournemouth – safety 17 March – St Patrick’s Day celebration in the Village Hall at 1.30

12. Headteacher – Mrs Ann Herridge B.Ed (Hons)Email office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk Info from Newsletter sent on 15 th February 2011 Newsletters are also to be found on the school website on the news page. Remember that there is a wealth of information on our website!