EIC 55.pdf - East Ilsley Parish Council

The Ilsleys Primary School
Where did the summer holidays go! Time has flown by and here we are
again at the start of a new school year. We have been very lucky with the
weather coming back to school and have been able to get outside. We
welcome all our new children to the school and they have certainly added an air of excitement
to the school. They looked so smart on their first day and are already getting to be very much a part of the
school community. You forget how young they are when they first start. You will probably see them playing out
on the bikes in the front part of the school. The topics for this term are places people go, how the brain works
and space in KS2. Already, the children have been telling me what they want to get better at this year and we
will certainly be helping them achieve this. Christmas is the next big event on our calendar dare I mention it!
Mrs Pearce is organising a Crib and Carol service at the church and we will be holding our own celebration in
the form of a Christmas production. There are certainly some budding stars amongst the new children. Please
feel free to come to any events we hold including anything the FIPS committee arrange. It is really important
we get as much support as we can from the village as the school is very much part of the community.
Kate House
It's been a busy summer for the group. Each week throughout the school summer holidays the group have met up
at our local village parks, East Ilsley, West Ilsley and Compton. Each week we had a great attendance especially
if the sun was shinning! Our families seem to really enjoy the group meeting each week even through the school
holidays, giving families at least one activity to do each week, giving the children time to play and meet their
friends and mums to catch up and socialise.
Now the new term has begun again we are back to our usual routine of meeting each week in the hall.
Ilsley Under 5's is a well established parent and carer playgroup which in partnership with Surestart provides a
great place to play in a friendly safe atmosphere and fun environment. We meet every week, most weeks of the
year, in West Ilsley village hall between 10am and 11.30am. The children have a snack and drink half way
through the session, with tea and coffee available for mums dads and carers. Every week we offer a new activity
table; painting, drawing, play dough etc, not forgetting the regular toys that are available and suit all ages of
toddler or baby. And we finish the session with a group sing along.
If you are planning a party or event remember the small tables and chairs as well as our toys are available for hire
throughout the year for a donation of £10. Please call myself for more details.
Kate Storrar Tele: 01635 281132
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