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Another 'Well Done' to our netball team who took part in a tournament at Ansford school. Not only did they look very smart in their new kit, but they also played brilliantly and achieved some excellent scores, notably an 8-1 victory against Evercreech school. In their other matches they lost to Keinton Mandeville and drew 2-2 with Castle Cary.

Well done girls, a fantastic end the season and many thanks to coaches Mrs Seager and Mrs Goodliffe for all their hard work.

8 May 2009 Cross Country Champions

Well done to the 18 Key Stage 2 children who took part in the annual Cross Country competition at Castle Cary Primary School. All of them ran really well and completed the course which is not easy - there are some very tough hills. Our top results were:

Brea Lucas - 1st girl in the Year 5/6 race,

Katie White - 2nd girl in the Year 5/6 race and

Daryl Stoodley - 5th boy in the Year 5/6

Brea and Katie were both presented with medals.

2 April 2009 Mrs Amanda Seager

We congratulate Mrs Amanda Seager on her appointment as Deputy Headteacher at St John�sInfant School in Glastonbury from September. We wish her success in her new post. Amanda has made a significant impact on the school during the eight years that she has been here, and will be sadly missed by staff, pupils, parents and Governors. However, a Deputy Headship is clearly a fantastic and well-deserved opportunity, which she must pursue. The Governors and I have already started the process to recruit an experienced Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teacher to replace Amanda. We will keep you informed of our progress. I would personally like to thank Amanda for her hard work, good humour and her invaluable support this year; my first year of Headship. It has been very much appreciated! I am sure that you will all join with me in congratulating Amanda on her appointment, and will work closely with me to ensure that she has very happy and memorable last term at Lovington!


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	17 June 2010 Leavers Day at Wells On the morning of Thursday the 17 June the year 6 went to Wells Cathedral with Mrs Marsland and Mrs Simmonds. When they got there they joined hundreds of children from other church schools in the Cathedral and they had their opening service. They were split into groups and did two workshops in the morning then they met up for lunch in the cathedral garden. I was told that my prayer was picked to be read in the service and as I didn’t want to read it out Jess said she would. After lunch we had one more workshop and then we went to our last service. Charlotte and Tom carried our banner, Jess read the prayer and some of our group played with the drummers. After we sang a song and prayed for James, Brea and I went to the front to collect our candle. On the way back to the cars we wet to the bookshop and chose our leavers books (it was hard to choose) then we went back to school. By Alex
	29 May 2010 Talented Musicians On Wednesday 29^th May, Lovington School had a school concert. At the beginning, class 2 played the Titanic theme and Mrs Marsland said: “I hope you don’t get a sinking feeling at the beginning of the concert.” Mrs Simmonds was filming the whole concert from the back of our school hall. Some children did solos, some played the violin and some played trumpets and trombones. Class 2 played recorder pieces which included the notes B, A, G, D and E. At the end, all the children who were at the concert sang the story of the Pied Piper. Hannah, Lydia, Alice, Anya and Tilley sang solos. By Jamie Year 5
	April 2010 Pet Parade During National Pet Month, Lovington school held a pet week during which we had many visits from dogs, puppies, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises and snakes. The children and staff who brought in their own pets talked to the classes about the animals and how to take care of them. Ryan in year 5, who brough his pet tortoise to school said, 'I liked to see all the animals. I brought a tortoise, Ryan and Harry brought guinea pigs and Mrs Marsland brought her dog Sam.' Mrs Marsland said it took Sam a whole week to recover from his day in school.
	March 2010 A Day of Exciting Activities Michael, Tom, Lyndon and Brea went on a course at Sexeys School. We did orienteering and team work in the swimming pool. We had to transport our group across the pool and back. It was REALLY HARD! There were 4 groups. Michael was on his own, Tom and Brea were together and Lyndon was on his own. We went up on the top field and we played several games. We had a score for our teams and they added all the points up at the end. We had lunch and then played rocket ball. To play rocket ball, you have a pole with two scoops on the ends and 5 balls. You have to hit the opposite team with the ball. (Head shots don't count.) When they announced the winners, Lyndon's team came 3rd, Tom and Brea's team came 2nd and Michael's team came 1st. Michael was really happy because he came 1st! We all had fun!! By Michael, year 6
	March 2010 New School Dinners Starting 4th of January, the children of our school have been having school dinners from Ansford secondary school. I asked a few children what they think of the new dinners. I asked some children who have school dinners what their favourite food is. Tom in year 2 from class 1 said: “They’re yummy! I really like the fish and chips.” Alex in year 6 from class 2 said: “Very good, I really like the new sandwich option.” Iona in year 3 from class 2 said: “My favourite food they have produced is Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread.” By Jamie, year 5
	3 March 2010 World Record Mathematicians For the second year running, the children at Lovington School joined children around the world in a record breaking maths challenge. Wednesday 3 March was World Maths Day and children around the world competed against each other in live online maths games aiming to set a new world record for the most questions correctly answered in 48 hours. The challenge lasted as long as it was 3 March anywhere in the world and children were able to participate at school and at home. All the children at Lovington joined in from the youngest Foundation Stage children to the oldest in year six. Many of them logged on at home too and between them answered a grand total of 34,737 questions correctly, smashing last years score of 9,480 and helping to set a new world record of 555,980,442questions answered worldwide.
	28 February 2010 Babcary Runners On Sunday 28 February the lanes around Babcary resounded to the footsteps of runners participating in the annual 7.5 mile Babcary Road Race. Among them were four from Lovington, Mr Wells, Mrs Tubridy, Mrs Pick and Mrs Simmonds. Well done to all of them for completing the distance in great times and especially to Mr Wells and Mrs Tubridy who ran the race as a sponsored event, raising money for the school. Children from Lovington also took part in the children's races which were also run as part of the event.
	29 January 2010 SOS Fundraisers Lovington School helped to save lives at sea by supporting the RNLI SOS appeal for the third year in a row. The fundraising event was launched as the whole school gathered to hear Tony Deahl the Education Officer from Burnham-On-Sea Lifeboat Station, explain the work of the RNLI. Tony also brought some genuine Lifeboat crew kit which the children enjoyed trying on. This was followed by a day where the children, following the SOS theme, were 'Serious Over Sport'. They came to school dressed in sports kit and took part in a variety of sports activities throughout the day, also entering colouring competitions. The whole event was organised by the School Council and Sports Captains. Headteacher Claire Marsland said, ' I was really impressed by how well they worked together and organised themselves. They did a super job and have raised £60 for a very worthy cause.' The children are now keen to arrange a visit to the Lifeboat Station in the summer.
	21 January 2010 Hockey Tournament On a very cold Thursday, 10 children took part in an inter-school hockey tournament at Sunny Hill School in Bruton. As always we were the smallest team taking part and the only school with children under 9 playing. Undaunted, the team played with the renowned Lovington School spirit and determination. They played 6 games, drawing 3 and losing 3, coming 6th out of 7 teams taking part. They were a credit to the school and you can see some action photos in our gallery (Click the photo to see them).
	January 2010 Snowman Competition Thank you to everyone who sent in their snowman photos for the competition. They were fantastic and we loved looking at them all. Judging them was an incredibly hard job but the final results were - Best snowman at home Class 1 Henry Class 2 - Lydia and Mason Best snowman at school Snow family by Iona, Victoria, Jessica P, Charlotte, Hannah, Brea and Millie Most original Class 1 - Jack Class 2 - Jamie Funniest Tom There are some great photos of the children playing in the snow in our gallery
	11 January 2010 Welcome to Mrs Hale Despite the chilly weather, we extend a warm welcome to Mrs Jo Hale who will be teaching class 2 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Mrs Hale comes to us from Brookside School in Street.
	10 January 2010 Monday 11 January - School Open School will be open for pupils at the usual times on Monday 11 January but please note the following arrangements: - The approach road to the school is still untreated and very slippery, please be extremely careful when driving or walking; - There will be NO PARKING at school. We have been able to clear enough of the car park to provide a 'Drop off' area for pupils so that parents can drive away immediately while the children are escorted into school; - The road from North Barrow is still very slippery and we advise parents to use a different route to school if possible; - Children do not need to wear uniform, but should wear warm clothes and bring wellies and a change of clothes; - Please bring a packed lunch as we are not sure if hot lunches will be available; - There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, we will advise you when they will restart. Above all, please take extreme care when driving to school.
	19 November 2009 Swimming Superstars Well done to the school swimming team who came 4th in the inter-school swimming gala at Wincanton pool. All the children swam brilliantly and are a credit to the school. (See Photos here)
	9 to 13 November 2009 Key Stage 2 Residential School was very quiet all week after we waved the key stage 2 children off on their annual residential trip. This year they went to Osmington Bay near Weymouth and spent the week taking part in a science adventure that included all kinds of exciting indoor and outdoor activities - see the photos on our gallery pages. Despite some initial worries about staying away from home, all the children had a great time, as did Mrs Marsland, Mrs Brunt and Mrs Allis, who took rather longer to recover afterwards!
	5 October 2009 Harvest Celebrations Thankfully the rain held off for our walk to Lovingon Church for our annual Harvest thanksgiving service. For the reception children it ws their first experience of the walk to church and the traditional shout under the railway bridge. They literally took it all in their strides, paired up with their reading buddies and carrying their harvest gifts. All took part in a joyful service with rousing songs and beautifully read lessons and prayers. After the walk back to school (and more shouting) they enjoyed a delicious snack of fresh bread and jam. The evening celebration, a harvest supper and auction was very well attended by parents and friends who all had such an enjoyable time that they obviously didn't notice how much they were bidding as a fantastic 750 was raised for the school. Thank you very much to the hard workers of the PTA who once again put on a very successful and enjoyable event.
	16 September 2009 Sainsburys Active Kids The children have enjoyed trying out the PE equipment that has been received through the Sainsburys Active Kids programme. A big 'Thank you' to parents and friends who collected vouchers when they did their shopping. We were able to exchange them for a range of items that will enable us to bring more variety to our PE lessons, sports days and our daily shake up sessions. As you can see in the photo all the children enjoyed tackling an assault course as their afternoon 'shake up' this week.
	13 September 2009 Parish Welcomes Mrs Marsland On Sunday the Six Pilgrims Benefice formally welcomed Mrs Marsland as Headteacher of Lovington School. (Although she hardly seems new, having been at the school as Interim Headteacher before being appointed to the permanent post.) Many children and their families attended the service and the children took a major part, reading, acting out the story of creation (and encouraging the rest of the congregation to join in too) - and it wouldn't be Lovington without some very lively songs. Mrs Marsland gave a short talk, introducing herself and her aspirations for the school before being presented with a book of prayers by churchwarden and former Headteacher Joyce Atkinson.
	5 September 2009 Locals and Yokels Show Once again this year our friends Sally and Ian from the Travellers Rest organised their show to raise funds for our school. The children enjoyed preparing their entries for the competitions and there was a wonderful array of mini-scarecrows, vegetable animals and paintings. Not to mention the photographic, craft and cookery entries from parents, staff and other 'Locals and Yokels'. Despite dissappointong weather the show raised 500. Congratulations to all the prizewinners and a HUGE thank you to Sally and Ian.
	24 June 2009 Wells Cathedral Leavers Service The year 6 children spent the day at Wells Cathedral today for the annual Church Schoool Leavers day. Entitled 'Spirit of Wells' the day included workshops and a special service and the children enjoyed a mime workshop, storytelling sessions, den building and a tour of the Cathedral and grounds. The service began with a very moving parade of the school banners through the majestic cathedral and we were very proud that Bethany Clarke and Katie White were chosen to lead the congregation in prayer. Marking the cathedral's 1100 anniversary, the children were all presented with a book as a souvenir of the occasion.
	23 June 2009 New teacher appointed A warm welcome to Mrs Suzanne Knutt who will be joining us in September to teach in Key Stage 2 alongside Mrs Marsland. Mrs Knutt comes to us from Rockwell Green School.
	1 June 2009 New teacher appointed We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Debbie Preston to the post of Senior Teacher to replace Mrs Seager when she leaves us in September. Mrs Preston will be teaching in class 1 and makes a welcome return to Lovington having taught in class 2 before she left to have a baby.
	22 May 2009 Health and Safety - Top of the form Lovington School scored a very impressive 99.52% in the recent health and safety inspection. In the words of the inspector ' Lovington is providing a safe environment for staff, pupils, visitors and contractors. Headteacher, Claire Marsland has been very well supported by Health and Safety governor, Damien Pick, in developing and maintaining excellent safety management systems. Governors and staff are clearly very aware of the importance of Health and Safety and all deserve recognition for the part they play..........If only all audits were like this........... It was a pleasure to audit the school and this is an excellent report. Only one school to date has achieved a perfect audit and you were extremely close. Well done' As everyone involved with the school knows the children at Lovington have lots of fun and it is good to recognise that this can be achieved without compromising Health and Safety.
	22 May 2009 School Concert Last night's summer concert was a resounding success with over 30 children taking part. An impressive range of talent was on display from individual children singing solos or playing instruments they have been learning at school, to ensembles and larger groups including performances from the ukulele band, the brass ensemble and the debut performance of 'The Band'. The choir sang the lively songs they had performed at the South Somerset Music Spectacular as well as a medley of Abba songs and the evening came to a rousing close in 'Last Night of the Proms' style with Land of Hope and Glory performed by the orchestra.
	21 May 2009 Netball - a great result Another 'Well Done' to our netball team who took part in a tournament at Ansford school. Not only did they look very smart in their new kit, but they also played brilliantly and achieved some excellent scores, notably an 8-1 victory against Evercreech school. In their other matches they lost to Keinton Mandeville and drew 2-2 with Castle Cary. Well done girls, a fantastic end the season and many thanks to coaches Mrs Seager and Mrs Goodliffe for all their hard work.
	8 May 2009 Cross Country Champions Well done to the 18 Key Stage 2 children who took part in the annual Cross Country competition at Castle Cary Primary School. All of them ran really well and completed the course which is not easy - there are some very tough hills. Our top results were: Brea Lucas - 1st girl in the Year 5/6 race, Katie White - 2nd girl in the Year 5/6 race and Daryl Stoodley - 5th boy in the Year 5/6 Brea and Katie were both presented with medals. 2 April 2009 Mrs Amanda Seager We congratulate Mrs Amanda Seager on her appointment as Deputy Headteacher at St John�sInfant School in Glastonbury from September. We wish her success in her new post. Amanda has made a significant impact on the school during the eight years that she has been here, and will be sadly missed by staff, pupils, parents and Governors. However, a Deputy Headship is clearly a fantastic and well-deserved opportunity, which she must pursue. The Governors and I have already started the process to recruit an experienced Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teacher to replace Amanda. We will keep you informed of our progress. I would personally like to thank Amanda for her hard work, good humour and her invaluable support this year; my first year of Headship. It has been very much appreciated! I am sure that you will all join with me in congratulating Amanda on her appointment, and will work closely with me to ensure that she has very happy and memorable last term at Lovington! Permanent Headteacher appointed The governors of Lovington Church of England Primary school are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Claire Marsland as Headteacher from September 2009. Claire joined us last September as interim headteacher after the departure of Judith Barrett and has made a significant and positive impact on the school in the time that she has been with us. We are delighted to have been able to appoint her to the permanent post and are looking forward to continuing to work with her to build on the school's success and develop it further. Claire comes to us from Rockwell Green school near Wellington, where she was Deputy Head. She is a talented musician and enjoys golf and football, being a keen supporter of Portsmouth FC. We wish her every success and happiness in our school. March 4th World Maths day record breakers The children at Lovington School joined children around the world in a record breaking maths challenge. Wednesday 4 March was World Maths Day and more than 1 million children from 160 countries around the world competed against each other in live online maths games aiming to set a new world record by correctly answering more than 182,445,169 questions in 48 hours. The challenge lasted as long as it was 4 March anywhere in the world and children were able to participate at school and at home. At Lovington all the children had the chance to join in from the youngest ones in reception to the oldest in year six. Many of them logged on at home too and between them answered a grand total of 9480 questions correctly, helping to smash the target and set a new world record of 452 682 682 questions answered worldwide.