The headteacher provides an update on recent and upcoming events at the school in the past week. There were several sporting events, music concerts, and an awards ceremony. The "Slice of Summer" fundraising event last weekend was very successful, raising over £5000. Several staff members are going on maternity leave or leaving their positions, and new staff will be introduced in the fall term. The primary phase notices include reminders about lost property, lunch choices, sports day photos, and the last week of clubs. The PSA newsletter discusses thanking volunteers for the successful summer fair and provides updates on uniform sales and upcoming events.
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Primary newsletter 12.07.19
1. 12.7.19
Message from the Headteacher
I wanted to take the opportunity to write to parents before you receive
the final round up of news next week. This week has been yet again a very
busy one with yet more sporting occasions, including the secondary sports
day, another music concert, transition evening, welcoming new Year 7
parents and our annual awards ceremony.
I would like to also say a huge thank you to all of those who contributed to
the highly successful “Slice of Summer” last Saturday. A group from the
PSA, mainly led by Penny Lafferty and her team planned meticulously and
this paid off! The sun shone, the children sang and everyone had fun and
spent money! So a big thank you to all those of you who came- staff and
their families, secondary parents and primary families. It is fast becoming
a true all-through school event with a marvelous cake stall run by Jane
Johnston and the Year 8s, and music from secondary students. Although
not all bills in, the wonderful sum of over £5000 seems to be spoken about!
Well done to everyone.
Traditionally we say goodbye to a number of staff at this time of year.
Firstly this year we have an unprecedented number of maternity leaves so
we wish the following every good wish and look forward to hearing their
news- Hannah Ahmet, Daisy Coulbeck, Rebecca Fish and Jenny
Townsend. Lauren Davison and Emily Robinson who will be with us at the
start of the Autumn Term. Other staff are also leaving and we wish them
success- Sophie Wigmore, Jane Reed and Beth Cornelius.
We would also like to thank Carolyn Kellaway our Head of Science for the
great work she has done leading this very popular and successful team.
Carolyn will be returning in September to teach two days a week. Ed Coy,
our Head of Sixth Form is also leaving to a promoted post in St Albans. We
thank Ed for all he has done and wish him success.
New staff will be introduced next term.
Please note that school ends for Simon Balle students on Tuesday 23 July
Primary 12pm
Y7 12.50pm
Y8 12.50pm
Y9 12.45pm
Y10 12.45pm
Y12 12.05pm
SUMMER TERM
Simon Balle All-through School
Larch Newsletter
Notices from the
Primary Phase
2
From the Library 2
PSA News 3
PSA News Cont... 4
Inside this issue:
2. Page 2
Notices from the Primary Phase
Lost property - There is still a box of lost property in the Larch office. Can you please come and
check if you are missing any items or clothing or water bottles. Anything left at the end of term
will be given to charity.
Year 4 lunch choices - To start the term in September we are assuming that all lunch choices
will carry over from the summer term this year. Should you wish to make any amendments to
your child’s lunch choices can you please let us know as soon as possible via email to
finance@simonballe.herts.sch.uk The choices will remain the same, school dinners every day,
packed lunch every day or packed lunch (Mon/Tues/Thurs) and school dinner (Wed/Fri).
There are still a few outstanding payments for school lunches for the summer term can these
please be made as soon as possible. All payments should be made via parentpay half termly
in advance. Many thanks.
Sports day photos - The photos taken on the sports afternoons last week will be available on the
website until Tuesday 23rd July. After this time they will be taken down, so please take this
opportunity to see them.
Please follow this link to view http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/primary-sports-day/
Last week of clubs - All clubs have now finished (including choir) with the exception of cooking
and karate which have one more session.
Karate for Year 1 - Mr Brown and Sensei Ali from SBJ karate are continuing with karate in
September on a Thursday after school. If your child is going into year 1 next term and is
interested in joining the class can you please let us know via email to
larch@simonballe.herts.sch.uk The cost will be £5 per session and the class will run from
3:15-4:15pm.
Churchbury Photograpghs - The deadline for placing a group photograph order ends at
midnight tonight. After this order's can still be place on line but will be charged a delivery fee.
From the Library….
Can you please have a check at home and make sure all library books are returned next week
at the latest.
Many thanks
Mrs Syme
3. Page 3
PSA News
Slice of Summer – THANK YOU!
We would like to sincerely thank each and every one of our volunteers, helpers and staff mem-
bers who gave up their time and came together to make our best summer fair yet. Events such
as the Slice of Summer would quite simply not be possible without your support.
It was wonderful to see so many happy visitors from across the school and we are especially
pleased that some of our secondary phase students got involved, providing help, entertainment
and refreshments. What great role models!
We are always keen to grow new ideas. If you would like to share any comments, thoughts and
suggestions please email: info@simonballepsa.org.uk
Reception & Y1 Tea Towel
This term, the Reception and Year 1 children have created a tea towel of self-portraits to cele-
brate their academic year.
All children have contributed to the design - so if you'd like to purchase one as a gift or keep-
sake please order as many as you' d like via our website “shop”.
www.simonballepsa.org.uk
Tea towels are £4 each - with all profits from the sale going to the PSA.
We'd like to distribute the tea towels before the end of term and in order to do so we need your
orders by Tuesday 16th July. We will do our best to process the orders promptly and will inform
you if there will be a delay.
Please see below for an example of what your tea towel will look like.
Year 2 & Year 3 Cotton Bag for Life
The children in years 2 and 3 have also taken part in a self portrait project, with a similar concept
to the tea towel design. To celebrate their academic year, their self portraits will be printed onto
a cotton Bag for Life. The bagsare priced at £6 each. See below for an example of what your
bag will look like.
If you would like to place an order, please visit our website “shop”:
www.simonballepsa.org.uk
The bags take a little longer to produce and so will be available on
return to school next term.
4. Page 4
PSA News continued….
Pre-loved Uniform
We are keen to build up our stock of older age items. If you have any outgrown uniform that is
still in good condition, please consider donating this to us, to support future pre-loved sales
(watch this space for sale dates or check our website). All Larch uniform items will be accepted.
My Nametags
With thoughts moving to the new academic year and the need to invest in new school uniform,
please do consider using My Nametags to label your child’s personal belongings. Unlabeled
items end up in lost property and are left unclaimed.
My Nametags will provide Simon Balle with a small amount of commission when orders are place
via their website, using our school ID: 37273
Joules Seconds Sale – save the date
We are excited to announce that we will host a Joules Seconds sale during the evening of 4th
December. This will be a ticketed event, open to the public and we anticipate ticket sales to
be popular. More information to follow, for now though - save the date!
Next PSA Meeting and AGM
Our next PSA meeting and AGM will take place at 7pm on Monday 16th September in the
secondary school library. You do not have to be a committee member to attend and there is no
obligation to become a member, although new members are welcome as we have significant
number of the team leaving this year.
