Monthly Review: June 2012

This time of year is brilliant - but busy!

Holiday in Somerset

We enjoyed a lovely four nights in Somerset. I love that part of the county. We visited Weston-super-Mare, Watchet, Minehead, Winsford, Glastonbury and Wells. I loved Weston-super-Mare and Wells in particular. Part of Wells looked familiar and then I discovered that this was where Hot Fuzz was filmed! We were there during the Swan Festival!

Olympic Torch

Something that has proved to be a really popular event this month has been our very own school Olympic Torch which has been travelling around local landmarks over the last few weeks. Teachers have been very generous, giving up PPA time to transport children to various places around the county. You can view the journey of the torch here. 

University

Our annual school university began this month. This is an amazing project - this year we had 23 courses on offer for children to choose. The courses are run by teachers, teaching assistants, governors, members of the community, local businesses and high schools. It's a real community event. New courses this year included farming, electronics, candle making and hairstyle design!

Transition Day

We have reviewed our transition policy this year and so our first transition day took place this month - much earlier than in the past. This can only make the transition process smoother for the children.

Football

Lunch times have continued to be busy with football matches for our junior Euro 2012 competition!

Dad returned home

After three months in hospital and in care my dad returned home at the start of the month after suffering with massive lack of mobility caused by a trapped nerve.

Going to the races

I went to the races in Haydock on a stag weekend. This was my first time racing. I didn't do well at all, but was delighted with the £16.25 which I won on one race.

Ruby wedding

It was my parents' ruby wedding anniversary and the party we arranged to celebrate was one of the highlights of the year!