1. “Working together, playing together, learning to be the best we can.” Wansdyke School, Downlands Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF Tel: 01380 725234 Fax: 01380 728080 Website: www.wansdyke.wilts.sch.ukwww.wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk Email: admin@wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk FOWs Thank you to small but committed group of FOWs for organising the Spring/early summer fete! It was really well attended. We have yet to get a final total on money raised but I will keep you posted! Staffing changes Next Term At the start of next term we will be saying goodbye to Helen Sullivan our Admin Officer who will be leaving us to join the admissions team at Dauntsey’s. We wish her the very best for the future. If you are interested in the post there is information on the school website. Susie Pettitt will be going on maternity leave midway through the term and we wish her all the best with her second baby. Staffing changes September Hannah Elson will be joining the KS1 teaching team and will also be KS1 lead and Hamish Devon will take over as KS2 leader. Selena Davey will be leaving us in July, we wish her all the best at her next school. We are delighted to welcome Jo Joyce and Liz Hodge to KS2 who will start their permanent positions here in September. Headteacher's Message Dear All, It is hard to believe another term has gone and we are approaching the last term of the academic year. It has been a very busy term we have already done Sports day and our fete, leaving us plenty of time in term 6 for the Year 6 play, transition week and Rio week. Have a fantastic half term! Charlotte Robinson June 2016 Monday 6 th June School Closed for TD Day Term 6 starts Tuesday 7 th June Good learning book Honey Cleaver, Jack Holloway, Joline Cheung, TJ Pugh, Thomas Pratchett, Will Gale, Ashley May, Eva Bolwell, Joshua Campbell, Thomas Sharples, Daniel May, Tommy Bucek, Matilda Taylor, Mete Aktas-Owen, Elliot Wall, Zara Azhar, Charlie Potter, George Straker, Benjamin Pougher, Cecily Surowiec, Aden Williams, Lewis Hancox, Kyle Edwards, Toby Hollands, Thomas Pougher, Kieran Perrett, Arthur Straker, Christopher Carr, Sam Windridge, Lewis Osborne, Charlie Hemmings, Libby Drewitt, Matthew Carter, Theo Merritt, Amelia Hodges, Amy Smith, Lily Strong, Thomas Rees, Charlotte Humphries Newsletter Music concert The music concert was a wonderful celebration of the amazing musical talents the children have. The hall was full and the children performed well to such a large crowd! SRE queries If you have any questions or queries following the SRE session please drop me an email.

2. Olympic Torch Competition Don’t forget to design your Olympic torch. Entries in school by Tuesday 7 th June. Photos Some families have requested restrictions on photos of their children. Some of the Rio sports activities will be photographed. To prevent particular children featuring in photos against your wishes we’ll ask these children to wear a distinctive wristband and the onus will then be on those taking pictures to avoid children with wristbands. (This is the practice adopted in many other sports competitions locally.) Rio Week On Monday 20 th June Wansdyke will be joining up with other Devizes area schools in an exciting celebration of the Rio Olympics. During the week of June 20 th there will be a whole host of sporting activities taking place in schools and other local venues. Everyone will have at least one opportunity to participate in something special. There are nine schools involved, so its going to be a busy week! On Friday June 24 th all schools will be coming together for a joint celebration. That’s quite a big event! Early next term we’ll provide details of the activity or activities that your child is able to take part in. What You Need To Do After half term please keep an eye out for letters detailing the activities your child is involved in. You will need to return a slip confirming that you’re happy for your child to take part. We don’t want anyone to miss an event because we haven’t had the relevant permission. A few activities start or finish outside the normal school day. If this applies please make sure your child is in school, or collected, at the right time. Most activities need normal P.E. kit, though some need something a bit different. Please ensure your child has what’s required on the right day. Helping it Happen We’re going to need your assistance please to transport and supervise children. If you’re able to contribute in this way please email the school – admin@Wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk. We’d be especially pleased if you’re able to transport children by car. You’d need to complete a couple of forms to confirm that everything’s in place for you to do this, but we’ll help you do that, of course. Thank you in advance to everyone who’s able to help. Can parents watch? We’re sorry, but the only way you’ll be able to watch the Rio activities is if you’re able to help with their supervision. The organisers have stated that there’s simply neither space nor facilities for adults to spectate at any of the venues. Sports Day I am sure you will agree, this years sports day was a resounding success! Even the weather was kind to us. The children were competitive but showed great team work too. Well done everybody!