LYMPSTONE C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL,   GOVERNORS’ NEWSLETTER  ~  MARCH 2009

Since the last Governors’ Newsletter, the Governing Body has met twice, and each of our committees at least once, so we have much to report on progress and change in our school.  Primarily of note is the fact that our school continues to grow and change, and we now have some 159 pupils on roll, which is very pleasing.  We welcome those pupils who have recently joined us, and their families to our school, and we hope that you will be happy here.  It is really encouraging that Lympstone C of E Primary School remains popular, and we are pleased to welcome new pupils throughout the school year.

Many exciting trips and activities have taken place this term, ranging from visits to a Tudor Priory to Castles and the Christmas Pantomime at the Northcott Theatre.  Pupils and parents have raised money for a variety of charities and both the netball team and cross-country squad have performed really well this year.  Our thanks to all those who support our school activities, and to the staff who facilitate all these enriching activities and make ours such an active school.

The present Government is injecting much needed finance into Primary School buildings across Britain and the fund for Devon schools is being allocated under a programme called “Strategy for Change”.  In our efforts to secure funding, the Head teacher and Governors have worked hard to prepare a persuasive document extolling our strengths and highlighting our particular areas of need.  Our visitors were very impressed by the school, and complimented us on our successes.

We had hoped to secure funding for the purchase of the Church Room land adjoining the school grounds, and from there, to improve and develop our facilities.  However, at this stage, Lympstone C of E Primary School is not deemed to be in sufficient need for immediate finance, and it seems that the opportunity to purchase the Church Room site will not be taken up by DCC.  Whilst this is disappointing, Governors are never without plans and ideas, so we are turning our attention to the possible replacement of Class 4 at the very bottom of the site, with a view to install better facilities and to make all our school buildings fit for purpose in the 21st century.

The membership of the Governing Body has also changed since October, and we have been very pleased to welcome two new Parent Governors, Diane Adams and Sarah Watts, both of whom have a great deal to bring to their new role, and will serve as excellent parent representatives. 

Please feel free to discuss our work with any of the committee, and I hope that you have an enjoyable Easter break.

 Victoria Laney-Hubbard, Chair of Governors

 (Newsletter précised by CMCarter)

TEA PARTY FOR MALAWI

 

Please come and join us in the Methodist Hall on Tuesday 9^th June from 3 o’clock where, with the help of Lympstone MU and WI, there will be a tea party in aid of the village of Mtunthama in Malawi.

 

Joyce and Don Laney. 

MONDAY 25TH OF MAY - CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL  

In the garden of the Saddlers Inn if good weather alternatively outside.  3pm to 7.15pm there will be a selection of bands providing good music whilst food and other facilities are provided by the pub.

 

RECYCLING ROADSHOWS

 

To ensure that everyone affected by a major change to household recycling

and waste collections in East Devon a series of information road-shows is to be held in towns and villages. In brief, the change will mean: Weekly collections of recycling materials (currently fortnightly); new weekly collections of food waste; fortnightly collections of landfill waste. Food waste* will be taken to the Holsworthy Bio Gas Plant in North Devon – an anaerobic digestion plant where it is turned into a gas that generates electricity for the National Grid. In the EDDC’s website is -: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/recycling_and_refuse. There is also a telephone helpline: 01395 571515 and members of EDDC’s StreetScene team will be available to speak to or visit residents who have any concerns about the new system, or perhaps have special needs.

 Extract from EDDC Knowledge May09

  

LYMPSTONE CRICKET CLUB: JB Player of the Year Award 2008

 

 

 

 

 Ben Ingham, receiving the Award from Club Chairman Jonno Lee at the annual pre-season get-together which was held last night (April 24th) in the Globe Inn, Lympstone. Ben was chosen by the Committee at the AGM last October for his commitment to the Club, for his excellent performances as batsman, bowler and fielder and for performances that made the difference between victory and defeat.
The very impressive JB Cup was donated to us by John Brewer, a founder member of the Club who is temporarily working in the Middle East and wishes to remain involved with the Club.

 

John Goss-Custard