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Our final tally for money raised on Friday is a superlative £361.47! Thank you to everybody!

Welcome back to school - Monday 6th September 2010

For those of you who live in Freshford who have received notification of interruption to the electricity supply on Monday, please be assured that we hope to run the kitchen as normal for school meals ... read more

Posted on 3rd September, 2010
Parent Support - Summer Newsletter

Parents’ Support summer newsletter ... read more

Posted on 22nd July, 2010
Combe Down Tunnel Open Day - Saturday 17th July

A reminder that the mile long Combe Down tunnel will be open to the public tomorrow, Saturday 17th July. Information posted on our news board on 30th June for your reference or visit “www.twotunnels. ... read more

Posted on 16th July, 2010
Music Concert / Yr. 6 Play - Friday 16th July 1.30pm Freshford Memorial Hall

The traditional Yr. 6 play will be preceded by a concert featuring many of the children who study music both in and out of school. The children have been practising really hard this week and look forward ... read more

Posted on 16th July, 2010
INSET DAY : MONDAY 12TH JULY 2010

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Posted on 8th July, 2010
Skool Kidz holiday club

Skool Kidz holiday club has a fun filled packed six weeks full of exciting activities and trips out to great places. We have two locations- St Saviours Junior School and Bathampton scout hut on the Warminster ... read more

Posted on 7th July, 2010
Class List 2010 - meeting Wednesday 7th July 9.00am

As in previous years, Mrs. Forrest will be explaining the criteria used for choosing the composition of classes for the new academic year. If you have already attended one of these meetings there will ... read more

Posted on 6th July, 2010
PTA quiz night - Friday 9th July! Tickets still for sale....

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Posted on 5th July, 2010
Photo Gallery updated - Arts Week / Sports Day

Please visit our photo gallery to catch a flavour of these two enjoyable events. If you haven’t already done so, please visit our gallery in front of the offices where much of the work achieved during ... read more

Posted on 5th July, 2010
INSET DAYS : SEPTEMBER 2010

We have decided to use the first three days of Term 1 as INSET training days. Therefore please note that the children will return to school on Monday 6th September 2010. ... read more

Posted on 5th July, 2010
SPORTS' MORNING - LATE START 10.00AM (ish)

We have decided to go ahead as scheduled, but at the later time of 10.00am – 10.15am. The children will begin walking up to the field shortly. The weather looks slightly better and having carefully ... read more

Posted on 2nd July, 2010
SPORTS' MORNING - DELAYED START POSSIBLE - DECISION 9.30AM

Due to the weather, we have decided to re-assess the situation at 9.30am. It’s still quite damp! We are very keen that sports’ morning takes place today due to very heavy diary commitments for many ... read more

Posted on 2nd July, 2010
Sports' Morning - Friday 2nd July : 9.30am after morning registration

We’ve been keeping an eye on the weather forecast and, as we write, tomorrow could go either way. Fingers crossed that the rain moves slightly to the south of us and leaves the playing field dry! We ... read more

Posted on 1st July, 2010
Combe Down Tunnel Open Day - Saturday 17th July 2010

As its contribution to the Sustrans Connect2 celebrations for 2010, Wessex Water (the current owner of Combe Down Tunnel) has kindly allowed the Two Tunnels Group to hold an open day on Saturday 17 July ... read more

Posted on 30th June, 2010
Sponsored Walk - Have we received all your sponsorship monies?

The PTA are delighted at the amount of sponsorship monies flowing into school for the sponsored walk. They are keen to announce a final figure on Sports Morning. Could we possibly ask that all monies ... read more

Posted on 25th June, 2010
Summer holiday cycle training opportunity

Attached details of some summer cycle training for 8 – 11 year olds. Summer Cycle Training Opportunity ... read more

Posted on 22nd June, 2010
School Meals update!

The children have had hot meat wraps today with fruit flapjack / fruit cups. On Thursday they will be served burgers and shortbread. Hopefully back to normal Friday. ... read more

Posted on 16th June, 2010
Freshford & Limpley Stoke Fete 2010

A flavour of the day can now be had by visiting our photo gallery! ... read more

Posted on 16th June, 2010
Pets' Service : St. Mary's Church, Freshford : 2.30pm Sunday 20th June

Please note that domestic pets are cordially invited to join the congregation at St. Mary’s on Sunday afternoon. If you and your animal(s) are keen to attend, this service commences at 2.30pm. ... read more

Posted on 15th June, 2010
School kitchen - update!

We are currently awaiting a part for the extractor fan and until this is fitted we are unable to cook hot meals. Tomorrow Jo will be making tasty wraps for the children… sorry, no roast! Normal service ... read more

Posted on 15th June, 2010
School Cooked Meals - Monday 14th June

Unfortunately, due to the kitchen being unable to use either cooker because of a faulty fan interrupting the gas supply, all children were given a cold lunch today and not the meal featured on the new ... read more

Posted on 14th June, 2010
Bath Musicale Holiday Course August 2010

Please find attached details of Bath Musicale holiday courses this summer in Bath. Bath Musicale Holiday courses ... read more

Posted on 11th June, 2010
Latest Newsletter/Parent Diary under Letters Home

We hope you have received a ParentMail message with our latest newsletter 1 Term 6 and parent diary for Term 6. Copies of these documents are now uploaded under Letters Home. Please let us know if you ... read more

Posted on 10th June, 2010
New Category : Recipe of the Month!

Summer is upon us and if you are keen to try something new we now have a recipe of the month category. The elder trees are flowering and what better way to retain a taste of summer into the autumn and ... read more

Posted on 9th June, 2010
Church Lane Road Closure - advance notice

Church Lane will be closed temporarily to all traffic on Wednesday 23rd June from a point 30 metres north-west of its junction with Crowe Lane and its junction with Middle Stoke, to enable BT to renew ... read more

Posted on 8th June, 2010
Sports Day - new date - Friday 2nd July 2010

We shall be sending a newsletter out over the next few days, but just an early date change – Sports Day will now be held on Friday 2nd July ( weather permitting ). We have had to move this date forward ... read more

Posted on 8th June, 2010
Play Out Wild Days

Please open attached poster to find out more about Bath Area Play Project’s summer Play Out Wild Days! Play Out Wild Days ... read more

Posted on 7th June, 2010
Freshford Station Gardens Working Party - Thursday 10th June!!

It’s that time of the year again when the station gardens require some tender loving care. If you feel you could spare a little time to help, particularly if you have green fingers and enthusiasm, please ... read more

Posted on 28th May, 2010
New!!! On-line calculator

If you look under Class News we now have an online calculator…. great for calculating your club and lunch monies! Enjoy! ... read more

Posted on 28th May, 2010
Parenting Courses

Parenting courses ... read more

Posted on 27th May, 2010
B&NES Family Sports Day 5th June 2010

Attached details of a B&NES family week sports day at the Recreation Ground on 5th June…much fun for all! B&NES Family Sports Day 5th June ... read more

Posted on 26th May, 2010
Sponsored Walk Photos!

Visit our photo gallery for some first impressions of our Sponsored Walk! A good time was had by all.. If anybody has more photos please let us know so that we can upload more. ... read more

Posted on 25th May, 2010
Team Bath Half Term Holiday Sports Camps 1st - 4th June 2010

Ashe and Mill Classes have greatly enjoyed athletics sessions this term and have benefited from some after-school sessions delivered by Team Bath. Please visit Team Bath’s website for further information ... read more

Posted on 20th May, 2010
School Sponsored Walk - tomorrow Friday 21st May!

The weather is set fair for tomorrow, so everybody is looking forward to the sponsored walk. As the forecast is ‘warm’ please ensure that children are dressed appropriately in their own clothes, maybe ... read more

Posted on 20th May, 2010
Education activities at Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre Saturday/Sunday 29th/30th May

This event provides a great opportunity for children of all ages to discover the benefitrs of living, cooking and recyling in a fun, community environment. The Fayre will also include a good range of ... read more

Posted on 19th May, 2010
Arts Week - 7th - 11th June 2010

Please visit our Letters Home page to discover what we are planning to do and how you might help us during Arts Week. Let the weaving begin! ... read more

Posted on 18th May, 2010
Reminder - Yr. 5 / 6 parents' meeting re SRE with school nurse :2.55pm TODAY

A reminder that Tracy Curant, our school nurse, will be available to discuss SRE ( Sex and relationships education ) with Yr. 5 / 6 parents this afternoon, Monday 17th May, at 2.55 pm, prior to commencing ... read more

Posted on 17th May, 2010
Recycool!! - we need your old mobile phones and printer cartridges!

Attached poster showing how the PTA are now helping earn cash and leaves for our school. We have a recycling box in the corridor outside the office – so please search through the depths of your drawers ... read more

Posted on 14th May, 2010
School Term and Holiday Dates 2010/11 Academic Year

Term dates for the 2010/11 Academic Year have been added to the Letters Home page. As yet, INSET days have not been finally agreed. ... read more

Posted on 13th May, 2010
Mill Class protests!

Mill have been protesting! New images uploaded! Please also look at Mill Class news to share some of the children’s very enlightening presentations on a range of countries. ... read more

Posted on 12th May, 2010
Parent Mail data collection

If you have not already done so, we would greatly appreciate receiving a completed copy of the Parent Mail data collection sheet. This is now on the website under Letters Home. Many thanks. ... read more

Posted on 4th May, 2010
Democracy reigns in Mill Class!

In the run-up to the Election we are pleased to see freedom of speech, equal opportunities and democracy as a whole being discussed in Mill Class. We believe secret agents may have hijacked the school ... read more

Posted on 29th April, 2010
Healthy Living Week

Please visit our Letters Home page to learn more about B&NES activities during Healthy Living Week. ... read more

Posted on 28th April, 2010
Newsletter 1 Term 5 ready to view!

Please visit our Letters Home page to see latest newsletter. Thank you. ... read more

Posted on 27th April, 2010
April PTA minutes now online

The latest PTA minutes are now available to view on the PTA page. ... read more

Posted on 23rd April, 2010
Save our Brownies!

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Posted on 23rd April, 2010
Walk to School! Yes, we mean YOU!

We’re walking again … starting Monday 26th April… Find out more on our Letters Home page! We look forward to a big turnout… ... read more

Posted on 30th March, 2010
Do you care about the future of the Brownies in Freshford?

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Posted on 30th March, 2010
New date for Sponsored Walk!

We have re-arranged the sponsored walk to take place on Friday 21st May ( with a reserve date of Friday 28th May in case of bad weather! ). Apologies again for any inconvenience caused, but we feel this ... read more

Posted on 26th March, 2010
Clubs Summer Term 2010

Latest letters regarding clubs fdor Summer Term 2010 are now under Letters Home. Thank you. ... read more

Posted on 24th March, 2010
Visit our photo gallery!

Visit our photo gallery to view images of both the maths session for parents and the junior visit to the University of Bath to attend the Bath Taps into Science Fair! ... read more

Posted on 19th March, 2010
Mid-Somerset Festival Success!

Over seventy children competed in this year’s Mid-Somerset Festival Verse Speaking, all of whom must be congratulated not only on their performances, but particularly the gracious way in which they supported ... read more

Posted on 15th March, 2010
Trial menu feedback request

To enable us to gauge its impact on potential school meal uptake, we would welcome your views and suggestions. If you could take a few moments to talk with your child/ren and put forward any ideas which ... read more

Posted on 12th March, 2010
Freshford new menus update

Please see latest update on progress regarding our proposed three week menus on the Letters Home page. You may still return a slip for Weeks 2 and 3. ... read more

Posted on 5th March, 2010
Parents' Forum details

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Posted on 5th March, 2010
PTA minutes now online

Minutes of the PTA meeting held in February are now on the PTA page. ... read more

Posted on 1st March, 2010
Freshford trial new school menus!

A copy of our letter explaining our new three week trial menus can be found on the Letters page. ... read more

Posted on 1st March, 2010
Junior badminton trials information

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Posted on 1st March, 2010
Extended Services - latest signposting for parents

Gilbert & Sullivan Society: Spring Fair ~ Saturday 17th April at Oldfield Park Baptist Church hall 10-2pm. Also any donations for stalls would be gratefully accepted. Please contact Meg North on 396192 ... read more

Posted on 25th February, 2010
Easter Egg Trail : Sunday 28th March 2010

Purchase a map and find the Eggs (made by the Pre-School Children) along the route which takes you around Freshford Village starting and finishing at Freshford Primary School. A prize for all who complete ... read more

Posted on 22nd February, 2010
Latest newsletter and diary on-line!

For details of forthcoming events after the mid-term break, the latest newsletter and parent diary for Term 4 are now in the Letters Home section. ... read more

Posted on 10th February, 2010
Latest Extended Services' information

Viva Roadshows: Incredible Veggie Road Show* – FREE-entry event visits the Guildhall on Saturday 6 February from 10.30am-4pm. On the veggie menu: free tastings, cookery demos, talks, beauty products, ... read more

Posted on 2nd February, 2010
Biathlon for Schools - Photos now in gallery

Very many thanks to Gill Crudgington for her inspiration and effort put into organising participation in such a superb event for all the children involved. Congratulations to the children also for their ... read more

Posted on 26th January, 2010
Half-Term activities

Please see attached from B&NES regarding half-term museum activities. Half Term Museum Activities ... read more

Posted on 22nd January, 2010
January PTA minutes now online

January’s PTA minutes can now be viewed on the PTA page ... read more

Posted on 21st January, 2010
Freshford Pre-School Registration September 2010

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Posted on 21st January, 2010
News from Wellspring School, Uganda

The three photos of individual children are all from the same family. In total there are 6 children and the mother will be having another baby soon. The family often go without food and they live in ... read more

Posted on 19th January, 2010
Christmas Parties December 2009

Some photos have been added to our gallery of the children’s Christmas Parties. ... read more

Posted on 18th January, 2010
Christmas Nativity/Scrooge Photos in Gallery

Thanks to Mr. Coles ( Grandfather ) we have some wonderful photos of the Nativity and the drama presentation in our Photo Gallery. ... read more

Posted on 15th January, 2010
Snowy Wednesday!

Visit our photo gallery to see latest images of a very quiet Freshford on Wednesday 13th January! Enjoy! ... read more

Posted on 13th January, 2010
School Closure Wednesday 13th January 2010

This decision has not been taken lightly after the closures of last week. However there is currently 5 – 8cm snow in Freshford Lane and in the nearby vicinity and the snow continues to fall. Midsomer ... read more

Posted on 13th January, 2010
Newsletter 1 Term 3 January 2010

Please visit our Letters Home page for latest newsletter uploaded today. ... read more

Posted on 12th January, 2010
Snow images 2010

Visit our photo gallery to view some images of Freshford under the snow! ... read more

Posted on 12th January, 2010
Extended Services signposting for parents - e safety meeting

We have just been advised that the E-safety information session for parents WILL be taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 12th January, at St Martins Garden Primary at 1.30 – 2.30pm should any of you wish to ... read more

Posted on 11th January, 2010
Latest information on transport /clubs / Storybox Theatre

The Hinton bus will be running as normal this afternoon, together with the mini-buses, although B&NES are anticipating further inclement weather tomorrow morning – we’ll try and keep you informed although ... read more

Posted on 11th January, 2010
Clubs and Music lessons

A reminder that clubs and music lessons commence during the second week of term. ... read more

Posted on 4th January, 2010
E safety Evening for parents

Attached details of an e safety evening for parents through the auspices of Extended Schools. e safety evening for parents ... read more

Posted on 4th January, 2010
B&NES Website links for parents

The Family Information Service (FIS) holds accurate and up to date information about all Ofsted-registered childcare (including childminders, nurseries, pre-schools, out-of-school clubs and holiday playschemes ... read more

Posted on 9th December, 2009
SEN Dance Session Threeways School

Attached notice via Extended Services. Dance Poster ... read more

Posted on 2nd December, 2009
Family Information Service Newsletter

Family Information Service ... read more

Posted on 25th November, 2009
Extended Services - signposting for parents

Retail Training Course – FREE course for anyone over age 19 and unemployed covering customer services, teamwork, sales and communications. Course is aimed at retail but they are happy to take anyone interested ... read more

Posted on 18th November, 2009
B&NES Cardboard & Plastic Recycling Collections

You will be given a blue bag between 16 and 27 November for your cardboard only. Please make sure that you keep the cardboard separate from the rest of the paper you put in your green recycling box because ... read more

Posted on 6th November, 2009
Extended Services - signposting for parents

National Childbirth Trust AGM ~ on Friday 16th October at Percy Community Centre. Doors open at 7.30 pm for 8.00pm start. Guest Speaker: Kate Evans who will be speaking about motherhood and how to brestfeed ... read more

Posted on 7th October, 2009
Meet the Teacher notes

Please visit the individual class areas of the site to view Meet the Teacher notes so that you are fully familiar with what is happening in your child’s class this term. ... read more

Posted on 29th September, 2009
Permission Slips reminder

Please see attached reminder re : permission slips Permission slip reminder ... read more

Posted on 28th September, 2009
PTA minutes : Monday 7th September 2009

Please visit the PTA section of our site to view the latest minutes. Please note that the PTA are desperately seeking a new Chair!! Endless hours of fun promised….. ... read more

Posted on 9th September, 2009
Academic Year 2009 / 2010

Many apologies for incorrect start date for September Term in latest newsletter – yes, it is Thursday 3rd September – but 2009!!! Please refer to the Term Dates ... read more

Posted on 13th July, 2009
OFSTED Inspection Report June 2009

The school’s latest OFSTED Inspection Report June 2009 is now available to read under Letters Home. ... read more

Posted on 22nd June, 2009
Arts' Week 2009

There was much creative activity throughout the school during Arts’ Week. Children enjoyed working in mixed-phase groups designing, creating and constructing puppets and the ... read more

Posted on 12th June, 2009
Report from the Governors 2007

The latest report by the governors for the academic year 2006/07 is now available on the website. Please visit the governors’ page and follow the link. ... read more

Posted on 25th January, 2008

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