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Last month, our children participated in a range of investigations to mark British Science Week. One class went on a ‘bug hunt’ and visited the local area and a farm. They collected many different species and rehomed them in their very own bug hotel back at school which they had created throughout the week. It was so lovely to get the children out and about and experience our wonderful countryside. The older children explored their ‘food miles’ and looked at how far their food had travelled until it reached their dinner plates. The children discussed ways of reducing their food miles, for example growing their own produce or sourcing it locally. They then investigated how they could reduce their food waste and set up an experiment using crisps. We even got to eat some! We love to come off timetable once in a while to immerse the children in these wonderful opportunities.

One of the things we are excited about is continuing to strengthen our links with our local community. We have been working closely with Black Ven Farm to provide an opportunity for the children to visit. 11 Going forward, we would like to do this regularly in the same way that we visit Cumnor House for our science workshops. We can’t wait to share with you our plans, when finalised, and what the children get up to on the farm. If you have connections with a farm in the village, then please do get in contact as we would love to make links with you

World Book Day saw the children dress up in a variety of outfits to show off their favourite characters. We saw a Percy Jackson, crayons, three little pigs and a wolf, as well as some of our staff dressing up as characters from ‘Where the Wild Things Are’. To also mark this day, we opened up our library for the parents to attend ‘reading sessions’ with their children.

We are looking forward to our Easter Service. Slightly earlier than Easter itself, however this is the term leading up to the Easter holidays where we embrace the Easter story. Our children have been singing their hearts out, writing prayers and creating wonderful pieces of art ready for the service. We can’t wait!

Just a reminder about the Garden Trail this year. We are so thankful to everyone involved in making this day a huge success. We are so appreciative of the money raised for the school. This year it has gone towards new resources for our Early Years,
Forest School, new books for our new library and school trips.

The Garden Trail takes place on Sunday 8th June, from 11am-5pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Jenni Orwin
Head of School

* Celebrating 200 years of Fletching School *

This year, the Fletching Church of England Primary School is proud to be celebrating its 200-year anniversary!

This year is the 200 Year Anniversary of our wonderful school. We will be celebrating this incredible achievement at the Christmas Fair on the 7th December. Please come along to view some historical pictures and mementos, catch up with old alumni and enjoy a selection of festive activities and stalls!

“The school always used to put on the most incredible Sports Days, Harvest Festivals and of course, the Nativity in the Church. I remember maypole dancing on the grass at the back of the school for all the celebrations. There was a wonderful sense of community as so many of the village either worked in the school or sent their children there. It’s wonderful to see it still thriving now.”

- Sharon Taylor - Pupil 1972-79

“Local journalists used to visit the school every week to find out what we were doing. It was a brilliant way to keep families close to all our efforts. We didn’t think of ourselves as a ‘small school’ and were always planning new activities, from UK wide science fairs to our very own school elections, as well as plays and pottery classes for the children.”

- Derek Swaine - Headmaster 1972 - 1978

“I always looked forward to going into school and always had a smile on my face in the mornings. Playground duty was great fun and ‘health and safety’ hadn’t been invented yet. The children used to swing on ropes, 12 kick footballs and play hopscotch. There was lots of falling over, and kisses to make them better.”

- Sue Alexander (né Evans) - Clerical Assistant /
Dinner Lady / Classroom TA 1974-1998 and parent to four pupils

We have created a lovely mug to celebrate the occasion and raise funds for the school. If you would like to purchase one, please email ptafletching@gmail.com or come along to enjoy the stalls and activities we have planned for the Christmas Fair on 7th December.

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