Cedar Class did Miss Marshall proud on Tuesday 16th October by overcoming several technical hitches to deliver a fantastic assembly about their first term in Year 2! Several children stepped in at the last minute to fill extra parts when 6 children were away ill, and they all managed brilliantly with the new microphone and each child could be heard loud and clear!

They told us about their work they had done on Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding environment. They shared their super poems about their mums and showed us the work they had done on growing up. We heard how they had done an investigation to find out whether the tallest people have the longest arms. They also told us how they have been collaborating to sort out their problems!

Well done Cedar Class!

Project Outline

We are aiming to provide an extension to the classroom environment by using our exterior space and encouraging children to learn outside and appreciate our surroundings. We hope to complete this project by Summer 2009. The steering group is headed by Mel Shackleton.

We need you

Local broker, Chris Knott Insurance, is offering us a unique fundraising scheme. They will donate 25% of their commission to St. James’ for every policy you take out through them. The donation comes out of their profits and is not added to your premium – in fact you should even save money on your car, home, travel and business insurance. Please tell us if you would use this service so that we can decide whether to sign up.

We are most grateful to Coutts Bank for their £500 donation

Phase 1

To provide a covered area outside Ash, Chestnut and Cedar Classes. The children will be able to work outside with protection from sun and rain. Also parents can seek cover when waiting in the mornings.

Phase 2

To create a woodland walk from the covered area at the rear of the school up to the far right hand corner of the playing field where we will join with Phase 3.

Phase 3

To have an outside classroom.

Whole classes will be able to experience the Woodland Walk leading to the classroom. We will be looking at a wooden structure deemed suitable for this purpose. It is hoped that Environmental and Green issues will be included during class lessons taken in the OLE.

The Barn/Garage is just one of the options we are looking into.

What you can do to help

If you have any professional expertise in any of the areas we are covering your help or advice would be very much appreciated. Once an account is set up with Chris Knott details will be issued so please give them a try when renewing a premium, and tell your friends and family. By doing an everyday housekeeping chore you could be helping the school. If you are able to help the PFA in any of their events you will of course be directly helping the project as they have agreed to match fund the schools commitment this year to phase 1 which we hope to keep below £14,000. If you have any suggestions we will be pleased to receive them.

We thank you all for your continued support