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WEBBER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Holcombe Rogus,
Wellington, Somerset
TA21 0PE
Telephone/ Fax: 01823 672510
Email: admin@webbers.devon.sch.uk
Devon County
Council
www.webbers.devon.sch.uk
A member of the
THE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
Spring Term Newsletter No. 10
Messages from Mrs Eveleigh….
Dear Parents,
I would like to thank you for your continued support over the
past few days whilst our Ofsted inspector was here. The
children were well behaved and showed Ms Hannon how well
they were working. Thank you also to staff and Governors
for the extra hard work and commitment during this time. I
anticipate the report will arrive for publication just after
Easter and will keep you informed.
The next inspection will be a Church school inspection
(SIAS) which we think could be quite soon!!
It was lovely visiting the woods this morning for the eclipse.
Despite not being easily visible, the temperature lowered
considerably and the birds became a little quieter. Thank you
to Mr Wiggins and his estate manager for the privilege of
walking in his beautiful woods.
Monday sees all Year 5/6 in action at Uffculme in the Tag
Rugby Festival. We wish them well.
Year 3 children from Webber’s and Burlescombe are
representing The Valley Partnership at the Cathedral in
Exeter on Monday. This will be followed by a picnic and
reflective walk to the river, past some of Exeter’s famous
historic places – the house that moved and the city walls.
Burlescombe School are looking for a cleaner to start after
Easter. This position does require a few hours in the
holidays. If you know of anyone who may be interested,
please contact the school office on 01823 672521.
End of term worship – You are invited to join us at our
Easter Service at the Church on Friday 27th March at
9.10am.
Kindest regards,
Deborah Eveleigh
Executive Headteacher
Friday 20th March 2015
Other School News…
Red Nose Day
Thank you so much for your yummy cakes we
raised a total of £188 for our Red Nose
Appeal.
Burlescombe Bingo
Burlescombe PTFA would like to invite
everyone to their Easter Bingo!
Friday 27th March at Burlescombe village hall.
Doors open at 6.30pm Eyes down at 7pm.
Raffle and refreshments available. Fun for all
the family, please do join us.
Letters sent home this week
 Yr5/6 Tag Rugby Festival
 Solar Eclipse Event
 OFSTED Letter
 Y3 Cathedral Visit Letter
 Y3 Cathedral Visit Changes Letter
Please ask in the office if you need a copy of
any letters mentioned above.
TEAM POINTS
This week’s TEAM POINT winners are: ASH, OAK and BEECH!
STARS OF THE WEEK
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
All children are stars this week for working so hard during our OFSTED inspection!
Diary Dates
Monday 23rd March
Uffculme School
Y5/6 Tag Rugby Festival 9.30am-12.30pm
Exeter Cathedral
Y3 Church School Cathedral Service 11am
Easter Holidays 30th March 2015-10th April 2015
Children return 13th April 2015
Community Section
First Aid for Parents
There is a first aid for parents course on 25th March 2015 6pm-9pm at Taunton Ambulance Station, TA21 2LB.
£25.00 per person or £40.00 per couple. Please contact commercial.training@swast.nhs.uk for a booking form.
VACANCY
How would you like to be a casual CATERING ASSISTANT at Webber’s Primary School & Burlescombe Primary
School? £7.00 per hour.
Training & Uniform Provided. For an application form, please contact Linda Cosh, Webbers School Kitchen
01823 672510 Uniform provided - full training given.
Uffculme Easter Holiday Sports Club
Why not have a go at a range of activities this Easter from Netball to Ultimate Frizbee. 30 th March, 31st March,
1st April and 2nd April at Uffculme School. Contact infor@uffculmesportandfitness.com or Tel 01884 842925
Jacob Bodilly Pottery Exhibition
Spring Exhibition Open day Weekend Saturday 21st-Sunday 22nd March at Eden, Greenham, Holcombe Rogus,
TA21 0JY. ‘Make a Pot’ and demonstrations. For details contact Jacob.bodilly@gmail.com or visit
jacobbodillypotter.blogspot.co.uk.
Arsenal Soccer Schools
Arsenal Soccer Schools courses are aimed at 4-14 year olds of all abilities who wish to receive a unique, fun and
safe coaching experience of Arsenal Football Club in a suitable environment based on their age, ability and
experience. Each day will be unique, as it will be dedicated to one of Arsenals star players, including England
international Jack Wilshere and World Cup winner Santi Cazorla. Children aged 4-6 years old will take part in a
shorter ‘Mini Gunners’ course, while 7-12 year olds will complete the full 10.00 – 3.00pm Soccer School. All
participants also have the chance to win a signed Arsenal Football and Premier League match day tickets.
Advanced booking is recommended, please visit www.playthearsenalway.com/devon or call 01823 253773 to book
your child’s place today! Please note that individual dates can be booked and Mini Gunners/Soccer Schools age
groups are only guideline ages. You are entitled to a 10% Discount when booking your child onto a Easter Soccer
School (FULL DAY only 7-12 year old) use Discount Code “ PTAWDEVON ”.
Mid Devon Sports Development Football Roadshows
Dates:
30th, 31st March and 1st April 2015
Venue:
Heathcoat Primary School, Tiverton
Age:
5 – 12 year olds
Time:
9:30am – 3.30pm (Coaches on site from 9am if you wish to drop off early)
Price:
£10 per day, £18 for two days or £25 for 3 days
Children will need to bring a packed lunch along with snacks for Mid-Morning and Afternoon. Ensure
appropriate and sufficient clothing including a rain jacket. Children must also have plenty of fluid. Please bring
a snack for mid-morning and afternoon break. Spaces are limited so please ring Wendy on 01884 257888 or
email mdsd@live.co.uk. Please make cheques payable to MDSD
Sustainable Villages News
Repair Café: The cafe is proving to be needed and successful! It is open on the second Saturday of each month
from 10am until noon, so the next date is 11th April. Do come along with your items to be repaired. Based at the
Market Centre, Tiverton. (Youth Drop in centre)
Give or Take
Sustainable Villages are running another Give or Take event, on April 16 th, 17th, 18th, 10am till 3.00pm, at
Tiverton Pannier Market. Past events have been very successful and popular. If you are planning a clear out,
don’t take it to the tip, bring it to our stall, at Tiverton market, on those days. Things that you don’t want may
be exactly what other people are looking for. No clothes. Big items can be advertised on our board.
Likewise, many people have found items that they need, and can take them for FREE. Come and have a look. No
money changes hands. The idea is to stop items going to landfill.
Wildside Experience activity days for 8-12 year-olds
Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April, 10am – 4pm. Two days of active games and outdoor challenges
including archery, orienteering, games, team-building, camouflage, woodcraft, tracking, den-building, firelighting, river-dipping and toasting marshmallows!. Near Hemyock, EX15 3QX. For more information contact
Richard and Alison Whiteside, 01823 680931.
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre by Exeter Quay is offering a range of great outdoor multi-activity
adventure days and courses during the Easter holidays. Activities for 8 – 16 year olds include: kayaking, sailing,
coasteering, climbing, bushcraft and archery.
The beginners kayaking course run over four half days costs only £60. If you would like to try a range of
activities you could book on four, multi activities days from as little as £122. Early drop off and late collection
is also available. Further details are available at www.haven-banks.co.uk