CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Hopkins

Today we say farewell to Mr. Hopkins at the Prince of Wales First School and wish him luck in his first teaching post at Wyke Regis Junior School, Weymouth. We know he has a bright future ahead of him (bright green that is!) and we thank him for his work this year.  GOOD-BYE AND GOOD LUCK MR. HOPKINS!

A big thank-you!

Mrs. Webb, Mr. Hopkins and myself would like to thank everyone for their kind words and gifts. We have had an amazing year in Year 2 with your wonderful children all of whom have given so much this year. We thank-you for your continued support as parents with your child's learning - it makes such a difference! We look forward to seeing the children grow and mature into fantastic young people! Thank-you again, Mr. Spracklen (on behalf of the whole Year 2 Team!)

FILM PREMIERE TONIGHT!

The Prince of Wales First School invites you to a film premiere: Running Blind at Dorchester Middle School on Thursday July 19th 2012 at 6pm. Please let the school office know if you are able to attend - phone 01305 257121 or email: office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk. Light refreshments will be served by POWSA. Dress: smart or smart casual. (No school uniform)

Last Week of Term!

It's the last week of term and hasn't it gone fast! We have done so much this year and we don't plan to slow down in the last week. On Monday, we have a special 'scenario' planned which will get the children working collectively on a PBC (Problem Based Challenge) with lots of writing and creative thinking. On Tuesday, we will have our second attempt at our Sports Day (11am on the school field). On Wednesday, we are off to Studland for a day on the beach! Thursday will see our Film Premiere at Dorchester Middle School (6-7pm) and Friday is the end of term when we will be having a 'chocolate' themed party!

Film Premiere this Thursday

The Prince of Wales First School invites you to a film premiere: Running Blind at Dorchester Middle School on Thursday July 19th 2012 at 6pm. Please let the school office know if you are able to attend - phone 01305 257121 or email: office@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk. Light refreshments will be served by POWSA. Dress: smart or smart casual.

Gunge a (Year2) Teacher 2012

A big thank you to all the children, parents and staff at Prince of Wales School for raising £138 from Gunge a Teacher 2012!  Thanks to our compare Mr Rae and POWSA photographer Mrs Staddon. Click this post title on the school website to see a selection of photographs from the event. This includes Mr. Hopkins' 'Gunge Angel' and Mr. Farrington receiving an unexpected gesture of affection from Mr. Spracklen.

 The top five voted teachers awaiting their fate.

Mrs Webb mixing the Gunge (worms and fish eyes already added).

Mr Farrington cannot escape from the gunged Mr Spracklen

 

Mr Hopkins and his 'gunge dance'

Mr Farrington still cannot shake off Mr Spracklen (or the gunge)

Mr Hopkins and the 'gunge angel'

Still to come this week!

Wednesday (Today) - Wake and Shake with your parents!!! (8.45 in the hall) - All welcome. Also today, Cycle and Scooter Challenge (10.45 Play Trail) - Pupils only. Thursday (Tomorrow) - Olympic Torch travelling through Dorchester (Afternoon) - Helpers welcome. Friday - Staff Vs Pupil Football and Netball (Afternoon) - All welcome. To end the week, 'Gunge Mr. Farrington' (3.15pm on the field) - All welcome with wallets ready.

Olympic Torchbearer Visits

We had a special visit from Olympic Torchbearer - Wendy Pittendrigh on Tuesday 10th July. Wendy ran with the torch on the first day of the torch procession in Penzance, Cornwall. Some classes have been collecting donations for the photos taken with Wendy and the Olympic Torch. Apologies for telling some of you that the charity Wendy raises money for is Breast Cancer Care when it is actually Cancer Research UK/Race for Life. The link for Wendy's JustGiving page where donations can be made is https://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/wendypittendrigh You can read all about why Wendy was nominated to carry the torch by clicking this link: http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=wendy-pittendrigh-7622/. Mr. Spracklen

Sports Day - NEW DATE

Sadly our Sports Day had to be postponed this morning due to the poor weather conditions. A new date and time of Tuesday 17th July at 11:00am has been set for our Sports Day which we hope you can all join us for. Lets all hope for better weather next Tuesday! Mr. Spracklen

Circus!

Come to the Circus on SATURDAY 21ST JULY 2012 at Frome Valley First School, Crossways. The performance starts at 2pm until 4pm, but the fun starts at 12 noon for FOR BOUNCY CASTLE, FACE PAINTING, REFRESHMENTS, BBQ, JUGGLER, CIRCUS SKILLS & SILENT AUCTION TICKETS ONLY £7 (AGE 2 AND UNDER FREE) Available from the Prince of Wales School Office or from Fiona Staddon.

Olympic Rings Video

Many thanks for supporting our Olympics Colours Day! Despite a bit of drizzle, we made a great film of all the classes making the Olympic Rings. To watch this video, click the blog title on the school website and press the play button.

I do dog tricks!

I shared this website with the class yesterday and promised them I would tell you the link on our class blog. 'I do dog tricks' - http://www.idodogtricks.com/index_flash.html. Crackers is Mr. Spracklen's Yorkshire Terrier capable of doing many, many tricks. All you have to do is type in a command and she will perform your request. Its up to you to figure out which tricks Crackers can do. Any of the common commands work, but there's also a few secret ones like vogue.

Skip2BeFit

Year 2 really enjoyed their work on Monday when we completed a series of jobs with visitors from our link schools in Hampshire (Belle Vue Infants and Newport Junior School, Aldershot). This included work with John McCormick from Skip2BeFit where all the children undertook a range of fitness related activities. Bouncing blueberries and special skipping ropes from Skip2BeFit can now be purchased from the school office for £5 each! To find out more about Skip2BeFit check out - http://www.skip2bfit.com and to play the 'Blueberry Bounce Game' visit - http://www.skip2bfit.com/static/Blueberry_Bounce_Game

Fighting Fit Fortnight

Year 2 have made a super start to Fighting Fit Fortnight! A special thank you to all those parents who joined us for Wake and Shake on Wednesday morning, there were some good moves being thrown down! If you missed out, you will have another chance to join us for Wake and Shake this coming Wednesday in the school hall at 8.45am. As well Wake and Shake on Wednesdays, we have been enjoying a little bit of 'Just Dance' on the Nintendo Wii in the mornings. This had helped the children get their bodies and minds active for the day ahead.