FROM THE HEAD

On Monday we welcomed Kieron, Alex and Natalie who performed Romeo & Juliet to our Year 8 pupils.  They also took part in a workshop, which the pupils enjoyed very much.
’Break a leg’ to the thirteen pupils from Solent who will be representing Cowes Youth at the Global Rock event in Southampton tonight.  (Report next week).

There are a number of sports events in the next two weeks.  Good luck to all   participants, results and reports to follow.

Year 8 pupils taking part in the Shakespeare Workshop.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Parents’ Evenings                   Thursday 18th March Year 8
                                                Thursday 25th March Years 5 & 6
                                                Thursday 30th March Year 7

ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

Why not bring your World Book Day token to the Annual Book Fair
Scolastic books will be available in school from
Wednesday 17th March – Tuesday 22nd March

In celebration of this event pupils are invited on Friday afternoon 19th March to dress as their favourite book character.  Prizes of books from the Fair will be awarded to the most original book character.

Congratulations to 7JH who had 99.6% attendance last week.

Under 13  Basketball Team.

The U11 boys’ 6-a-side soccer team played in the Regional Tournament in Portsmouth today.  Results in next weeks Seagull.

Local News/Extended Schools

International Women’s Day

Saturday 6th March, 11am to 3pm.
Carnival Learning Centre, Ryde.
A mix and match set of taster workshops for women of all ages in body and hair decoration techniques. Includes hair wrapping, henna tattooing and nail art, mums and daughters 8yrs. plus welcome.
£3/£2 per 2 hour workshop
To book your place -  call 817288.

Lord Louis Library and Carisbrooke Central extended services

Short Story Competition
“Out of this World”
All ages from 7-16 invited to write their own short story on anything that could be out of this world.  Mythical, Magical, Space, Sci Fi, the choice is yours.
200-800 words, you will be judged on the content of the story – make sure it has a beginning, middle and end.  Prizes to be won in three age categories.
Deadline is 1st April handed in to schools or 6th April handed in to your local library.
Pick up your entry forms from your local library or call Carol Ward for more info 01983550025/07928591629.

The 2010 Roadshow

Take part in a competition – Win a Brand New BMX
Saturday 20th March from 10.00am – 4.00pm. Next to Ryde Esplanade Skate Park.
Professional Cycle Skills Training (so bring your bike and helmet!)
Cycle Maintenance
Head Injury Awareness
Speak to and see South Coast BMX Riders
Bike Wrapping