The St Andrew's and Sherington Church of England Schools' Partnership

  22 July 2012

  • As one pupil expressed it when recalling her memories of her time at Sherington School 'we have been very busy'.
     
  • Our Three School Creative Partnership came to a glorious end with the work of artists Pippa North and Yaw Asiyama. The combination of these two very different talents following on from the earlier work by Liz Sharp and Carol Smith led to some stunning creativity by the children. Each child completed a souvenir scrapbook of work across this project. Many thanks to colleagues from Emberton and St Andrew's Schools for their professional involvement and support above and beyond their normal full school workloads.
     
  • Educational Studies Student teacher Miss Christiana Hankins came for one day and stayed for ten to complete a dissertation on the workings of a small school. In between her own studies she became an active practitioner helping across the school on a variety of tasks.
     
  • Old friends from Germander Park School, Conniburrow, MK came to study the village alongside Sherington children for their summer Geography topic. They then stayed to join us for a camp-out on the school field with an exciting den-building session organized by CJ from the MK Play Association the following morning. Once again many people gave of their time and energy to make this a special community occasion. Also many thanks to those who saw us walking about the village and commented favorably on the children's demeanor and friendliness and hard work
     
  • Our scheduled Sports Evening was a victim of the repeated monsoon-like showers making the school field muddy and slippery. These conditions however did not deter the Governors PR Committee, more than ably led by Anita Thatcher from organizing and running a magnificent 'summer' Fete alongside St Laud's Church and Sherington Pre-School. On a Saturday when many people could have had other things to do they valiantly braved the weather to arrange, organize and clear up after a busy and involved day. Many old pupils returned with parents and friends and it was good to see them all again.
     
  • On this and the weekend of the Fete our Caretaker Barry Tofts did take great care of the school leaving it spic and span for the new week's work ahead
     
  • Our school outing with Emberton School to Harrold Country Park was a fascinating and engaging educational visit that taught staff and children many new things about the natural environment. Thanks to Richard Dowsett, Park Ranger, for his stewardship of our visit.
     
  • We said a fond farewell for the second time to ex-pupil Angela Lea who had been working with us as a Teaching Assistant alongside her college course this year. Angela acquitted herself very well in both fields and we were sorry to see her go and obviously wish her all future success.
     
  • Those memories of time spent at Sherington School were shared at our Year 2 Leavers' Assembly on the last day of term which was, as usual, the perfect occasion for our oldest children to reflect upon their three years with us, to say goodbye to them and their parents and also to recognize the many volunteers and helpers who make our school part of the wider community. To all of which we say HURRAH! and so off to our summer break. CS

 


  29 June 2012

  • Mrs Feasey, Mr Smith and Reception around the Jubilee Tree.

 


  4 June 2012 (updated 16 June)

  • The children danced round the Maypole on the Knoll dodging the showers and we were glad of some old hands to make up the numbers. Thanks to Betty Feasey for the master-classes in the short time available for practice and preparation.
     
  • Rev Mandy's weekly assemblies for the half term culminated in each child being given a Bible by the Diocese.
     
  • Student teacher Miss Jaymie Herbst successfully completed her school experience with us and with colleague, Miss Christiana Hankins arranged for a day celebrating the life, culture and food of Sierra Leone. Originally from different parts of Africa (Miss Herbst from Zimbabwe and Miss Hankins from Sierra Leone) these students of education added much to the curriculum in a very short time. They both gained greatly from organizing the day as did the children and staff privileged to share their expertise.
     
    • Jubilee lunch
  • The main event just prior to half-term was the Diamond Jubilee celebration in school. Invited guests from the school community joined the children for a day of Royalty themed learning and fun. Our magnificent PTFA provided food, bunting, and materials for making crowns and a fine young oak tree to plant in commemoration. As it turned out the cost of the tree was generously defrayed by one guest who would prefer to remain anonymous; thank you all the same.
     
  • We were very pleased to hear from much-loved retired Headteacher Mrs Joyce Tranter through a message from Mrs Doris Stephens. Our best wishes were returned and several guests remarked how well their (now grown-up) children had enjoyed being at Sherington School and thrived under her tutelage.
     
    • Planting the tree
  • Our own Mrs Betty Feasey, MBE was instrumental in helping the children plant the tree and a gifted plaque records this event along with the involvement of Mr Philip Smith. Mr Smith could not make it on the day but was invited to help children add bedding plants to the planting site. Each child and staff member received a souvenir medal to mark the event presented by Rev Pam Fielding. The school thanks all those who who-heartedly gave of their time and commitment to make this and other community events so valued and worthwhile.
     
  • Just a few comments from the guest book;
    A marvellous celebration and perfect lunch...It was a wonderful occasion...A wonderful way to celebrate by joining the school for tree planting...I hope it remains in your memories for many years in the future...I trust that each child will treasure this day...We have always thought this was a very good school. Keep up the good work...I shall have very happy memories of this day...It's a joy to share your celebrations...Every blessing...How well our little prince and princesses sang 'God save the Queen'...Our three children are Sherington School 'Graduates'. They have attended six universities and have each obtained at least one degree...Thank you for asking me...it was a day I shall always remember!
     
  • And so say all of us....
    CS

 


  15 May 2012

    Maypole dancing 2012
  • Spring continued to splash its way forward at Sherington School and was no more apparent than at our traditional Mayday dancing on the Knoll in showers. Once again all those interested in the activities and progress of the school turned out for a damp but good humoured holiday morning to cheer the children on. Many thanks, again, to the PTFA for their supporting efforts.
     

  • We usually wait until July to say thank you to our graduating Year 2 cohort and will do so again this year. But we did have to say a fond farewell to eleven recently hatched comrades; some lovely chicks that arrived as eggs and left with feathers appearing and very strong voices. They have not travelled far having been adopted initially to the Old Rectory across School Lane. We will hear of them in the future I'm sure especially as there is certainly a cockerel or three in the brood.
     
  • Our vegetable plots are planted and full of promise with the rhubarb already giving us delicious pies and puddings. The wilder areas in the school grounds are host to many species to study and nurture. Nest boxes and other supported habitats are being used as intended and the pond is full of amphibian life.
     
  • Baking for the new Cafe Church was a theme that saw regular helper Mrs Jane Castle and Year 1 following recipes and using ingredients for a positive contribution outside the school as well as some high quality language work within.
     
    • Yoga partners
  • Healthy bodies and healthy attitudes to exercise continue to be encouraged by Mrs Borner's Yoga classes. These exercises are keenly followed by the children learning to control both body and impulsive movements through the development of physical fluency. They make a smooth transition from the dance and gymnastic teaching that begins in Reception and we have been very lucky to have the expert support of local Gymnast and Ousesale student Emily Ramsden.
     
  • This year's Creative Partnership Project moved solidly into Phase 2 with Mrs Carol Smith taking the children's prior efforts at illustrating and composing stories into the new territory of written composition using Fables and traditional stories as models. This creative and less structured approach perfectly complements formal Literacy lessons and the leadership of an 'outside' expert in children's learning also adds to the efforts and experience of school staff. The three-school workshop that completed Mrs Smith's involvement also had the social benefits that underpin the project - making friends and working with a larger and more diverse peer group.
    CS

  25 April 2012 - Online Uniform Purchase

 

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