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The first Super Learners, chosen by their class this weeJames, Alfie, Maddison, Oscar, Freya, Freya, Poppy, Finley, Ethan, Ajay, Georgia and Jake.
Our first 'Hot Chocolate Friday' of the new school year was attended by Oaklan, Eleanor, Jasmine, Justin, James and Emmie. A huge thank you to these children! The children are chosen to attend Hot Chocolate Friday if they have been generally fantastic all the time!  
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  • Year 6 ANOB 60th Anniversary Coast Path walk - Tuesday 17th September 2019
  • Tempest Individual photos - Wednesday 25th September 2019
  • Please be aware of the change of INSET day from the 4th to the 8th of May.
  • Wednesday 25th September - Tempest Individual/ Family group photos
  • Harvest Festival Wednesday 16th October 10.30 - 11.30 whole school - Village Hall
Information for Year 6:

We have been invited as part of the 60th Anniversay of the ANOB to launch their boundary relay event.  Year 6 will be participating on Tuesday 17th September.
All would have received a letter and will need to return the slip below to enable them to participate.  The school minibus will leave for a prompt departure at 8.45am from the school carpark. 
We would like as many parents to meet us at the start point in the morning at 9.00am with their children to avoild multiple mini bus trips.
Children may take drinks and a pack of snacks, suitable clothing for the weather and suitable shoes (that will get wet and muddy). All children will return back for lunch.

 

 
All parents will soon receive a letter in regards to the new 'Parent Lite' app we are introducing to our school. 
You will have a new convenient way to access, review and request changes to the data held on your children direct from your phone.  
You can then login using your normal Facebook, Twitter, Google or Microsoft with a username and password.  A app will be available to download from Google Play or Apple Store.
In order for us to put this in place we will need your up-to-date email address.
On receipt of your letter, please return back to school as soon as possible or speak to one of the Admin Team.

 
All school age children should now have received a letter asking you to consent electronically for your child's Flu vaccination.
If you have not yet done so please consent (or refuse) here https://schoolimms.virgincare.co.uk/flu/2019/devon
Thank You
The School Photographer will be with us on Wednesday 25th  September 2019 for invidual photos.  Please ensure your children are in full school uniform with the sweatshirt/cardigan school logo.
Thank you  
We have arranged for the Harvest Festival to take place on Wednesday 16th October @ 10.30 - 11.30am at CM Village Hall.  All parents are welcome!
If you would like to make a donation of tinned goods, fresh vegtables or fruit, please bring into school on this day.  All donations will go to the Senior  Citizens.
We thank you for your contined support.
 
Breakfast Club will be now be available from Monday to Thursday morning 7.40am - 8.40am.  Unfortunately, we are unable to cover Friday's at this point. We will endeavour to put this in place as soon as possible.
After school Care will be available Monday to Friday 3.15pm - 5.30pm each day.

 
Year 2 & Year 6 will be swimming every Thursday afternoon this half term. 
Sessions will be from Thursday 12th September– Thursday 17th October.
 
Swimming is part of the PE National Curriculum and all children will be expected to take part. As you are aware, the costs of transport and the hire of the pool and any instruction falls directly onto the school and whilst  we have endeavoured to keep costs at a minimum, and is greatly subsidised by the school budget.  A weekly contribution of £4.00 or the full 6 weekly sessions @ £24 can be paid online weekly or in full.
 
It is not too late to pay your deposit for the Year 6 London Residential as we are extending the deposit day until Wednesday 18th September 2019. 
This is a Fantastic opportunity for your children and you can spread your payments over the following months, see below;
Friday 13th September 2019 - £60.00 Deposit
Friday 18th October 2019 - £65.00
Friday 22nd November 2019 - £65.00
Friday 20th December 2019 - £65.00
Friday 17th January 2020 - £65.00
Total cost of the trip £320.00


 
Please find above a communication we have received from South West Police which they have asked us to share with you. The Gasha Life app (which we know some of our children use) has appeared in Child Sexual Exploitation cases or Abuse cases in the South West area.
School Uniform
As previously informed, you may now order directly from our supplier for your school uniform and accessories.  We believe this will be a more quicker and convenient service for you.
We will continue to stock only a SMALL selection of SWEATSHIRTS ONLY in each size. Cardigans, book bags, PE bags, T-Shirts and Polo Shirts with logos can be ordered only from the shop retailer. You will not be able to order these items now on Scopay.
Plain white Polo shirts & PE-shirts can be bought at a selection of retailers including your local supermarket!

Please visit their shop at the address below.
Express Embroidery
Tracey Stantiford
3 Moxham Court
EX32 8HR
(By Barnstaple Bus Station)

Your may also email your uniform order directly to them  wathen528@aol.com
Thank you



 
The Club timetable for the Autumn Term is now available on the School Website and in the notice board outside reception..
It can be found here https://combemartin-sch.org/home/clubs-at-combe-martin-primary/
Devonshire Tennis academy will also be running Tennis and Gym clubs again and a letter with instructions on how to sign up is on reception now.
All clubs should be booked and paid for in advance online with the exception of Tennis and Gym which should be booked directly with the Tennis academy.
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Term Dates 2019 - 2020

Non-pupil day on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September.
School starts on Wednesday 4th September, 2019.

Autumn Half-term 21-25th October, 2019.

Last day of Autumn term is the 20th December, 2019.

Non-pupil day Monday 6th January.

Spring term begins on Tuesday 7th January, 2020.

Spring Half-term 17-21st February, 2020.

Last day of Spring term is Friday 27th March, 2020.

Easter Half Term - Monday 30th March - Monday 13th April.

Non-pupil day Tuesday 14th April.

Summer Term begins on 15th April, 2020.

School closed for Bank Holiday 8th May (This has changed from the 4th in line with the Government change).

Summer Half-term 25-29th May, 2020.

Non Pupil Day - Monday 29th June.

Last day of the Summer term is Tuesday 21st July, 2020.
Combe Martin School is part of the Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 11409631
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