J Welcome back to the last half of the summer term.  The year has rushed by but we still have lots to look forward to.

J On Friday 13^th June we are holding a Mufti Day to gather donations for the Summer Fayre.  Please could you send in donations of wine /jars /tins /CD’s /DVD’s [no videos] or a £1 donation. Thank you for your support.

J We are looking forward to our Eco Day next week. You are warmly invited to come and have a guided tour of the school grounds and enjoy a delicious cream tea during the afternoon of Thursday 12^th June from 1.00- 3.30.

J We do recommend that the school water bottles be used for water only as frequent drinking of squash will be harmful to

children’s teeth.

J We are planning to hold a sponsored Sing-a-thon to raise money for Thelma Howland’s school in Africa. This event will take place on Saturday 12^th July - more details to follow shortly, however we will be looking for musicians to take part. If any parents play in bands or as solo artists or know of anyone who would donate a session to this good cause, do let me know.

J The Northwood Parish Council will consider the co-option of a person to serve on the Parish Council at a meeting to be held on 1^st July 2008.  Persons wishing to be considered and who are eligible to serve as a Parish Councillor should notify the Clerk in writing, under their own signature by 20^th June 2008.

J The class arrangements for next year will be as follows

J Next week we are starting our weekly rota of inviting parents, grandparents and friends to join us for a school lunch.  Beech Team will be the first class to send out invitations for Thursday 12^th June.