Autumn Term - Issue 3 Friday 27th September 2013
SERVICE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION DHEKELIA PRIMARY SCHOOL Rachel Thomas Headteacher Civilian Telephone: 00357 24744288 Military Telephone: 94120 4288 Civilian Fax: 00357 24744880 Military Fax: 94120 4880
Little Owl class who had the best attendance this week with 99.6%
THERE’s NO SUCH THING AS TOO MANY BOOKS
Email: sce.dhekelia@sceschools
We’re on the Web www.dhekelia.sceschools.com
Friday 27th September New beginnings
THERE WILL BE NO TAEKWONDO CLASS ON MONDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER FOR TEACHER TRAINING
FS2 From Tuesday 01st October All FS2 pupils will attend full time. 7.25—12.30 The 11.30 bus service will cease.
Parent Information Head Lice Lotion
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Our classroom Talking about the classroom together has been sent home to you today in your child/ children's book bag. If you do not receive a copy please ring the office who will happily send you another.
Message From Our School Nurse Head Lice Lotion is currently not available from the Medical Centre in Dhekelia. Until the SMO can locate a new source for purchase, parents will be able to buy the lotion from Ermes or local pharmacies. However, the Medical Centre Pharmacy will be able to give free Head -Lice combs. It is recommended that infested hair be combed through with normal hair conditioner. 1
Autumn Term - Issue 3 Friday 27th September 2013
THANK YOU to all the KS1 and FS1 parents who kindly donated books, clothes and toys and to all who supported the KS1/FS1 Bring and Buy Sale on Tuesday 24th September. Miss Schofield (FS1 teacher) is proud to tell you that thanks to your generosity a Grand Total of €82 was raised. This will be donated to Dabaso school in Africa towards the purchase of children’s school desks. The pictures below kindly sent by Mr Graham and Mrs Anne Lawrence who liaise closely with our twin school in Africa show the real seats/desks that have been and will be purchased for Dabaso school. The first two pictures show the seats/desks in classrooms and the last picture shows the next batch of seats/desks. They have been made in batches of 50 as this is the most economical way achieve the outcome.
KS2 will be organising another Fund raising activity for this cause shortly. Details to follow.
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ITEMS OF LOST PROPERTY There are quite a few items in the lost property box; Fleeces School caps Water bottles Coats Lunch boxes (with no names) ANNABELLE Bee-eater
JACOB H Pelican
ALEX Chiffchaff
CASEY Wagtail
OLIVIA Tawny Owl
Please come and look if your child has lost something!
KERENSA Little Owl
EVIE Swift
JAYDEN Kingfisher
MERE Flamingo
RYAN Bonelli’s Eagle
The Cyprus Music Service primarily offers tuition in woodwind, brass and stringed instruments. If your child wishes to take up this valuable opportunity please ask for an application form and more details from Maria in the main office 24 74 4288.
Spencer - 29th September - Kingfisher Jason - 29th September - Pelican Lily - 29th September - Chiffchaff Zara - 30th September - Wagtail Paige - 01st October - Swift Lilli-Jai - 03rd October - Tawny Owl Tristan - 04th October - Swift
Please note that all bus enquiries must be referred to the HCSO (Amenities centre) on 2474 4636 in the first instance. Please also note that if your child is not getting on their usual bus for any reason you must inform the HCSO clerk and provide a short written note to the school. Thank You
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Swimming Lessons
SSAFA BIG BREW Friday 11th October
Day
The Last lesson will be on Wednesday 02nd October
Date
Event
SEPTEMBER MONDAY
30th September
SCHOOL CLOSED - TEACHER TRAINING DAY
OCTOBER WEDNESDAY
02nd October
Swimming Lessons at the Station Pool—KS2
FRIDAY
11th October
SSAFA BIG BREW At DPS (More details to follow)
FRIDAY
25th October
RED, WHITE & BLUE DAY
MONDAY
28th October 01 November
HALF TERM HOLIDAY
18th-22nd Nov
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
THURSDAY
5th December
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
THURSDAY
19th December
CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT ST. BARNABAS CHURCH FS2—Y6—11.30—12.25
NOVEMBER MON-FRI DECEMBER
TAEKWONDO LESSONS
AUTUMN TERM ‐ 2013
Half‐term—Monday 28th October to Friday 01 November 2013 Last day of term—Thursday 19th December 2013
SPRING TERM—2014 First day of term—Monday 06th January 2014 Half‐term—Monday 17th February to Friday 21st February 2014 Last day of term—Friday 11th April 2014
EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY IN DPS HALL 1.15pm—2.15pm (No classes during holidays or training days) There are still places available should your child wish to join. Contact: the school office for more details.
Note We are waiting for the new 2014—2015 School Calendar to be sent from HQ SCE. As soon as we receive it the dates will be published.
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ATTENTION DHEKELIA DASHERS All Dash Training Sessions will now take place at Area 2 (near the golf course) same time: 5.30 to 6.30 There are only 4 training sessions left before the event and on two of these sessions the children will be timed running the Dash route itself. These times will be used to place the children in their teams. It is important children attend these sessions. Please note that training will still take place on Monday 30th September (school closure day for children).
MUFTI DAY FRI 25th OCTOBER RED, WHITE & BLUE DAY— NON SCHOOL UNIFORM DAY On Friday 25th October we are holding a non school uniform day in order to support the Red, White and Blue Day. Children and staff will have the opportunity to donate 1 Euro towards this charity and dress in red, white and blue clothing for the day.
All Funds go to charity.
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DHEKELIA PRIMARY SCHOOL LSA 2 (Q) / (U) — FS1 —18HRS PER WEEK—(X2) VACANCY NUMBER: BFC/148/13 Start Date – TBC Closing date: for applications: 1300hrs Wednesday 02nd October 2013 Interviews: TBC
Details & an application form—(LEHR 001) are available (electronic or hard copy) from Maria in the main office, or from:
LEHR Recruitment, Tel: 25-963852 E Mail:
[email protected]
ARE YOU A (UKD) QUALIFIED TEACHER?
DPS are looking for SUPPLY Teachers. If you are interested please come to the main office and you will be given the application forms and any help needed to complete them.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS Parent Volunteers are always needed for: Trips Events Classroom activities School projects & to join the Friends of DPS Committee If you are interested in any of the above please come to the school office or telephone 24744288 with your name and telephone number.
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Student and members of staff at DPS recently attended a training seminar with a Grandmaster Paul Cutler IX the founder of ACE Taekwon-Do and a senior student of First Grandmaster Rhee-Ki-Ha. The seminar focused on application of fundamental techniques and was well received from all students, afterwards Grandmaster Cutler told Instructor Jason Ainley ( V Degree Black Belt ) that it was a pleasure to teach such attentive and appreciative students. The seminar focused on application of fundamental techniques and was well received from all students, afterwards Grandmaster Cutler told Instructor Jason Ainley ( V Degree Black Belt ) that it was a pleasure to teach such attentive and appreciative students. Photographs show Abdoulie assisting Grandmaster Cutler during the training seminar.
If you or your child would like to join Jason Ainley’s Martial Art (Taekwondo) classes please call into the office or ring Jason direct on
97749460
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