Newsletter 6 Spring Term 2023

Goodbye (for now) to Mrs Everett

On Friday, we had to say goodbye to Mrs Everett who is starting her maternity leave on Monday 20th February. I am sure that everyone will join me in wishing her and her family the very best. With only two weeks until her baby is due, Mrs Everett has been tireless in ensuring a smooth transition for her class to their new teacher, Miss Emily Coleman. We're looking forward to including some baby photos in a newsletter very soon!

The days, weeks and months have flown and we find ourselves half way through the school year!
We wish all our families a very lovely and restful half term break, and hope you all enjoy the lovely Spring sunshine. We look forward to welcoming all the children back into school on Monday 20th February. 

Some news from around school this week

John Muir Night Walk 
On Thursday, Year 5 and 6 took part in a night walk to Finch Foundry. It was amazing to listen to the birds at dusk and interesting to find out about the types of flora and fauna that are suitable to these temperate rainforest and woodland conditions. 

Year 3 said Goodbye to Mrs Everett
Year 3 got to enjoy their class party this week as they said goodbye to Mrs Everett. They all had a great time with some bubbles, several games of musical statues and yummy food. It was a really lovely way to end the term with the class. 

Year R Zoo trip 
Year R had a super day at Paignton Zoo this week.  We saw so many animals, found out what they ate and how endangered they are.  Back in class children have made their own zoo maps, wrote and talked about their visit and worked together to make animal themed artwork.  

Upcoming Events

Monday 13th - Friday 17th February - Half term break
Tuesday 21st February - Whole school cricket sessions
Thursday 23rd February - OCRA futsal sessions
Friday 24th February - Y5 Trip to The Eden Project
Tuesday 28th February - Y4 Trip to Escot Park
Thursday 2nd March - World Book Day (get those costumes ready!)
Thursday 2nd March - Possible NEU Strike Action
Monday 6th - Friday 31st March - DMAT Festival of Hope
​Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March - Possible NEU Strike Action
​Friday 17th March - PTA Chocolate Bingo
Monday 20th March - Pupil reports to parents
Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th March - Y3/4 performances (to be confirmed)
Monday 3rd April - Friday 14th April - Easter holiday
Monday 17th April 6pm - French Trip meeting for parents about the Y6 French residential

Many calendar and term dates can be found in the calendar at the bottom of our website home page.
2022 23 Term dates can be found here.
2023 24 Term dates can be found here.

Vacancies at South Tawton Primary School

EYFS Foundation Stage Practitioner
Work Pattern: 18 hours per week, term time
Salary: Grade B £20,441 full time equivalent (£10.60 per hour)
Job Term: Fixed term to 31.08.2023
Closing Date: 20th February 2023

Teaching Assistant (temporary) Required as soon as possible
Work Pattern: 17.6 hours per week
​Salary: SCP C4 £21,189 full time equivalent
Job Term: Fixed term - 6 weeks
Closing Date: 20th February 2023

For more information and to apply online, please click here.