Comenius
I have now completed my Comenius workshop and funding has been received to begin our European project. The Comenius project is funded by the British Council and encourages schools from across Europe to apply for funding to work on joint projects in order to enrich the learning of the children in their schools.
We are working with Slagstaskolan [translate] in Sweden, Hale School in Farnham and Volksschule Absdorf [translate] and Volksschule Stainach in Austria on developing reading skills – both through sharing books, assessment opportunities and communication through IT.
Our first meeting is here in Farnham on the 11th- 13th November. I hope you will take the opportunity to welcome our visitors.
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Parking plea
Please can parents ensure they park their cars considerately around the school at drop-off and pick-up times. We have had a complaint from a resident who was unable to get their car down Coniston Drive due to double-parking, and another has informed us that the exit from their drive was blocked.
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Maypole Dancing at Hale Carnival 2009
Folly Hill Infant School will be taking part in the Hale Carnival on July 4th as pupils brush up their Maypole dancing skills. Children will also be following a float organised by the Friends.
Thank you to all those who have agreed to support the school. We will be meeting on the Green at 3.15pm. Children should come dressed in clothes and footwear suitable for dancing in. This event promises to be great fun so do come along. Please ensure you stay near at all times in order to collect your child as soon as the dancing ends.
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Fox's Gym
We have a club link to Fox’s gym at Fernhill School. Helen Smith is the club coach and you can contact her on 01252 371879. The club takes girls and boys from 5 years of age.
Adult Boppin
Do you think the children have all the fun? Then go along to Adult Boppin at Bentley Memorial Hall Mondays 7.00 - 8.00pm. Classes cost £6 each. Look at the Community board for further details.
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Boppin 444 Day of Fun
Boppin is having a fourth birthday bash at West Meon Village Hall, Hants on Saturday 4th April , 11.00am. to 3.00pm. John Pickard, who plays Dom in Hollyoaks, will open the celebrations. He will also run drama workshops during the day.
There will be a hog roast, pizza, bouncy castle, face painting, disco, football and stalls as well as the chance to see children from all the Boppin schools - including ours - performing their routines! Look out for the posters for further details.
Funds will be raised for the Elizabeth Foundation for deaf children and their parents.
Directions: Off the A32 on the North side of the village sign-posted through Headon View housing estate, turning right at the T junction. There is a large car park.
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Circuit Training at Hale
Circuit training is coming to Upper Hale Village Hall.
Circuit training is a proven and effective way to lose weight and increase muscle tone by stimulating all major muscles by using a blend of resistance and cardiovascular exercise. - Jon Barnett
listed on the Register of Exercise Professionals with 17 years experience in fitness training and sports coaching
Where: Upper Hale Village Hall
When: every Monday at 7.00 pm for 45 min, starting on 26 Jan 09
Cost: £4.00
All ability groups aged 16 or over
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Parking around school
We have had some highly irate neighbours approaching the school in recent weeks.
They are not happy about people parking on grass verges or double parking so that they cannot get their cars out. I know people have to expect a certain level of inconvenience if they live near a school but these two irritations are avoidable. Please park considerately as I would like to keep the goodwill of the neighbours!
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Farnham Fireworks Fiesta
Thanks to Fireworks Fiesta ticket sales through the school, Farnham Round Table has sent us a cheque for £151 which helped to subsidise the cost of the recent visit from the Pied Piper Theatre Company.
If you would like to find out more about the activities of Farnham Round Table - especially if any dads want to join in and be part of the Fireworks next year - please visit their website at www.farnhamroundtable.org.uk.
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