Update

Good afternoon everyone ,

I hope you're all enjoying our lovely if rather late summer as much as we are. We've continued to make the most of it , with the children enjoying all manner of activities in the garden and further  afield . Everyone has been for walks around the village. The sunflowers ventured on a trip to the bear factory where they made Sonny the Dog , who is now happily resident in the sunflowers room and looking forward to visiting all the children at home. The bluebells are going Easter Anguston tomorrow afternoon(dont forget to leave their car seats for us) and are enjoying a visit to the library as I write this. The new P1's who are with us for the settling in period have been entertaining us all with their accounts of 'big' school - such exciting times! :-)  
The children have also been watching with interest the progress of the 2 busy men currently working on the schoolhouse roof - this has prompted discussions about heights , tools , Bob the builder,  safety and jobs - learning opportunities galore!

For those of you who have been impatiently waiting for more news of Natalie's baby - your wait is over . We have been quiet about this , as baby Katie has been unwell ...a worrying time for all , but especially for Natalie and Tony . I am delighted to tell you tho , that Katie is now much improved , and they were allowed home last night. I have just spoken to Natalie , who is out  for a walk with her new daughter , and they are obviously both thrilled to be home and enjoying some fresh air! We cant wait to see her :-)

We are planning our next fundraising event on Thursday 29th September 6:30pm to 8pm. We are currently putting together a group of stalls from cookwear to candles to custom cakes... so if you know anyone who would be interested in coming along , please ask them to contact me . Tickets will be on sale for this event soon, so please bring along your friends and families - all welcome. There will be wine and nibbles on offer , as well as the chance to get a head start on the dreaded Winter Festival shopping(sorry!)

And finally , another appeal..... Rachael , who has been helping us with the cleaning over the past couple of months is not able to continue for much longer , so we are once again looking for a super duper cleaning person - please , please , please let me know if anyone is interested . Please note though that due to the times , we are not able to employ anyone under  16- there are very strict rules regarding the employment of children   and working after 7pm is not allowed. But I do thank those of you who offered the services of your family members last time - glad to see that work ethic! And my thanks to Rachael for your help the last 2 months :-)

Marion