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Inspiring a Lifetime Love of Learning
Welcome
Notice board
Newsletters – visit the parent zone to read our latest newsletters.
Some key documents for School at Home – parent guide of features for Google classroom /key information for parents about School at Home
Phonics and Early Reading Workshop Presentation – Phonics and Early Reading Parent Workshop
Parent Reading Prompts / Help Your Child With Reading Poster / Useful phonics websites and apps
New Starters' Welcome Meeting Powerpoint / School Nurse New parents presentation
Social media
We post updates, information and videos on our Facebook page. Remember to look out for regular updates on our learning in school!
Help us raise money as you shop
Cheselbourne Village School has signed up to easyfundraising! Please remember to see if you can help us raise money whilst shopping online. Read more details about how you can help us or for more information take a look at our easyfundraising introduction presentation. Thank you for your support.
Ongoing notices
Remember that children are required to enter school in PE kits on a Friday, with uniform in a a names bag. Children will get changed into uniform after PE and leave the kit at school over the weekend ready for more PE on Monday.
Wrap around care options
Please see CVS Breakfast and AS Club for more information.
Term dates 2022-2023 (including INSET Days) (click here)
Our school
Cheselbourne Village School is a first school for children aged 4 to 9 years old, with a pre-school provision called Caterpillars Preschool for children aged from 3 years up to school age. We also hold a weekly parent & toddler group for younger children and their grown ups called Scarecrows on Tuesday mornings in the village hall.
‘Inspiring a Lifetime Love of Learning’
Our aims
During their time at Cheselbourne Village School all children will:
Have fun in their learning and play.
Know how to respect everyone.
Learn to be kind and share.
Develop great vocabulary, number and computing skills.
Learn how to look after our world.
When children leave Cheselbourne Village School they will have an amazing future because of everything they have learnt here.
Our aims and values were developed by our school student voice and underpin all that we do here at Cheselbourne Village School.
At Cheselbourne Village School our primary aim is to create a happy and safe environment in which every child can grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Children are encouraged to become independent, confident, thoughtful and caring individuals. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum to enable every child the opportunity to develop their abilities so that they can reach their full potential. We also ensure the environment is stimulating and challenging. We expect high standards in both work and behaviour and we want children to enjoy their learning and to approach everything with enthusiasm. Each child has uniquely different characteristics and abilities. This supports why we are proud to be a small school.
Whilst at Cheselbourne we believe that all children will:
Develop lively enquiring minds with an enthusiasm for learning.
Acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills relevant to their future.
Understand the world in which they live, our interdependence on others and on our environment.
Use language and numbers effectively in a variety of ways and situations.
Develop a respect and tolerance for the diversity of all people.
Develop a respect and tolerance for other people’s views and different races and religions.
Develop the ability to question and to apply themselves to set tasks.
Actively participate in the life of the school, the village and the local community.
When children leave our school we sincerely hope that they are able to approach the next phase of their education with confidence and with an enthusiasm to pursue a lifetime love of learning.
Caterpillar Class (Preschool and Reception)
Early Years is led by Mrs Hockham. She oversees the provision for preschool and Reception
Pre-School runs everyday in term time for children from 3 years up until they are school age, and is part of our Caterpillar Class setting (EYFS).
Pre-School is led by Miss Fiona McIntyre with support from Miss Claire Bagwell, Miss Amy Townsend, Mrs Cattermole and is overseen by our EYFS teacher Mrs Mowlam/Mrs Hockham.
Based in the pod at the back of our wonderful, small village school and the village hall, it provides a well-resourced learning environment set up to provide exciting learning opportunities for your little ones.
We are a happy, caring and friendly school that can give your children an individual and unique start to their school experience. Best of all is the seamless transition we provide for your child’s move to Reception through their familiarisation of the school from their time spent at Preschool.
Find out more:
We also offer wrap around care for the children that attend.
We are pleased to offer daily wrap around childcare in the form of our Breakfast and After School Clubs.
Please contact the office to book.
Scarecrows is our weekly parent and toddler group. It is based in the village hall across from the school and runs every Tuesday from 9.00am to 11am during term time. It is run by Miss Fiona McIntyre and Miss Claire Bagwell, who also work in our early years base.
Scarecrows is a fun and friendly group for adults, younger children and babies in our community. Each session involves plenty of play, games, craft activities, cookery, singing, snacks and cups of tea or coffee for the grown ups. It is a great way for children and parents to meet other families that they are likely to be at school with.
Butterfly class – Key Stage 1 (Y1&2)
Butterfly class comprises of children from Year 1 and Year 2. This happy mixed-age class is taught by Mrs Liz Price (class teacher – Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Mrs Emily Stiles (Thursday), Mr Perry (Friday), Miss Amy Townsend (teaching assistant) and Miss McIntyre (cover supervisor - Thursday/Friday).
They have lots of fun in their learning, have a look at what they're learning about at the moment by visiting the 'Pupil Zone' and 'Knowledge Webs'
Kingfisher class – Key Stage 2 (Y3&4)
Kingfisher class is made up of children from Year 3 & 4. They are taught by Mrs Emma Collett (Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday) and Mr Perry (Monday). Mrs Cattermole is the support staff member linked to the class in the morning.
They have lots of fun in their learning, have a look at what they're learning about at the moment by visiting the 'Pupil Zone' and 'Knowledge Webs'
Parent zone
We are very lucky to have such fantastic parents supporting our school and we like to encourage you to become our partners in your child's education. Your involvement both in our school & in your children's journey through it is integral to helping your child develop a lifetime passion for learning.
We have an 'open door' approach to education and we hope you feel welcome to visit us. Your child's teacher is always glad to discuss points about your child's education and welfare with you.
SEND (Special Education Needs)
Our school SENDCO is Mrs Collett. She can be contacted by emailing SENDCO@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk
Dorset SENDIASS is a statutory service offering free, confidential, accurate and impartial advice and support to families living in Dorset:
- children and young people aged 0 to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- parents and carers of children and young people with SEND
- We can also advise staff working with SEND pupils on matters of legislation.
COVID-19 INFORMATION - *Archived
Newsletters & Useful Information
Uniform
School Meals
Attendance
Breakfast and After School Club
Extra-Curricular Clubs
DASP Music & Instrument Lessons
Cheselbourne School Friends (CSF)
Forest School / Outdoor learning
COVID-19 INFORMATION - *Archived
UPDATED - 1st March 2021:
UPDATE March 2021- Information for Returning to School for Parents
8th March 2021 - Returning to School Info for children
UPDATED - JAN 2021:
CVS Providing Remote Education Information to Parents Jan 2021
KEY INFORMATION for Parents for School at Home
Government Guidance on if you have symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-Related Pupil Absence - A Quick Reference Guide for Parents and Carers
September 2020 Cheselbourne Village School Risk Assessment- Managing School Reopening
Information for Returning to School September 2020 Information
Welcome Back -Spring Term 2021
School at Home, Learning Ladders:
Year 1 - CVS Y1 Maths Objectives / CVS Y1 Reading Objectives/ CVS Y1 Writing Objectives
Year 2 - CVS Y2 Maths Objectives/ CVS Y2 Reading Objectives/ CVS Y2 Writing Objectives
KS1 - Butterfly Class Science Objective Ladder
Year 3 -CVS Y3 Maths Objectives / CVS Y3 Reading Objectives / CVS Y3 Writing Objectives
Year 4 - CVS Y4 Maths Objectives / CVS Y4 Reading Objectives/ CVS Y4 Writing Objectives
KS2 - Kingfisher Class Science Objective Ladder
Wellbeing Support Links:
Friends and family - Find out how friends and family can help you stay mentally healthy, and get tips on managing changes Click here: Young minds
It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind. An organisation called Brainpop have created a short animation about Coronavirus just for children and young people: Coronavirus - The Movie
Self-care resources for young people - www.annafreud.org/on-my-
Stop, Breathe & think – meditation & mindfulness app - www.stopbreathethink.com
Feel Brave Feel Brave is a series of books designed to help 4- to 7 - year olds explore emotional intelligence and feelings. The books help children deal with anxiety, confidence issues, bullying, fears, change, loss and grief. These little stories about big feelings will help children develop the resilience they need to cope effectively with these important issues as they grow up. The accompanying teaching guide includes the text from the five books plus activities and ideas for developing the themes of each of the books. More info here: www.feelbrave.com
Headspace app – Guide to everyday mindfulness - https://www.headspace.com
The BBC Own It keyboard and app - The Own It app will help you to make smart choices, feel more confident and get advice when you need it. BBC Own it
Childline - Childline has launched Calm Zone – an online hub of calming techniques and resources for young people to help them feel better when they feel anxious, scared or sad. The resources include real and virtual suggestions of how to feel calmer including a series of gifs to colour and play with.
For older children and teenagers, Childline offers a full range of resources to support emotional health and wellbeing with toolbox of interactive and written resources on topics such as anxiety, stress and panic attacks.
More info here: www.childline.org.uk/
Kooth - Kooth provides online mental health services for children, young people accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. Kooth is a free, safe, anonymous and non-stigmatised way for young people to receive counselling, advice and support on-line. it provides a much needed out of hours service for advice and support. Website: www.kooth.com
Social networks, apps and games Click here: Net-aware Net Aware reviewed the most popular social networks, apps and games children are using. This link provides an ‘At a glance’ way to find out:
- What children are using different apps for – Play, Create, Learn or connect
- The experts views of the risks, considering if there is - High Medium or Low risk for - Sexual, Violence & hatred, Bullying, Suicide & self-harm, Drink, drugs & crime content
Usual Parent Communication Information:
You are partners in the education of your child and we want you to be as involved as possible! We would love to hear from you. There is always be a member of staff available to speak to at the beginning or end of the school day and you can also contact the school via email if you need office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk.
We sincerely hope that you and your child will be happy at Cheselbourne. If you do have any concerns or things that you would like to discuss, please get in touch with the Headteacher so that these can be resolved as swiftly as possible. If you feel your concern is not solved then we have a Complaints Policy.
Parents need to be aware of our PRIVACY-NOTICE-CVS-parents which is what the school adgeres by to ensure it is GDPR (General Date Protection Regulation, May 2018) compliant.
Parent View
Parents can make a difference to our school by posting your comments on what we do well on the Parent View website. This is an OFSTED website and views of parents are used to inform inspection decisions.
Newsletters & Useful Information
NEWSLETTERS
2022-23
Cheselbourne School Friends (CSF) (PTA) - Newsletter
2021-22
Autumn 2021
23.09.21 - Pupil Premium letter
07.09.21 - Clubs letter - Autumn 2021
02.09.21 CVS Newsletter - Autumn - Welcome back
2020-21
23.7.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / Governors EOY letter to parents July 2021
16.7.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / CSF Newsletter
9.7.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / CSF Second hand uniform poster 2021 / Cheselbourne Village School-Kickboxing Lessons
2.7.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / Parent Governor Letter July 2021 / SRC A4 flyer
25.6.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
18.6.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / DASP Music Newsletter Issue 16 Summer 2021 / Summer swimming flyer
11.6.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term / CVS term dates 2021-2022
28.5.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
21.5.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
14.5.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
7.5.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
30.4.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
23.4.21 CVS Newsletter Summer Term
Butterfly Class Letter Summer 2021 docx / Reception Topic Web Summer 2021 / Y1 Topic-Web-Summer-2021 / Y2-Topic-Web-Summer-2021
Kingfisher Class Welcome Back Letter Summer 2021 / Kingfisher-Class-Topic-Web-Summer-2021
1.4.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
19.3.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
12.3.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term / UPDATE Y4 Hooke Court 2021 Letter
5.3.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
26.2.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
11.2.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
29.1.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
22.1.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
15.1.21 CVS Newsletter Autumn Term
5.2.21 CVS Newsletter Spring Term
Phonics and Early Reading Resources for Parents:
8.10.20 Phonics and Early Reading Parent Workshop / Read Write Inc set 2 and 3 sayings / Parent Reading Prompts / Help-Your-Child-With-Reading-Poster-For-Parents /Useful phonics websites and apps
Letters with Key Information:
Parent - Attendance Letter Sep 2020
Primary Age - Online Safety Day
CVS Welcome Back Letter Sep 2020
Guidance for schools around illness and school absence Sep 2020
Information for parents to support their children at home:
Using Maths Manipulatives at Maths Bot
This online information site offers free parental resources on a range of topics. It includes online advice regarding live-streaming safety, how to protect your children from grooming on games such as Fortnite or Yubo and how to help your child manage their screen time.
The National Crime Agency Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (NCA-CEOP) have developed a programme called Thinkuknow. It offers up to date, expert advice for children and their adults across a range of issues such as how to live stream safely and ways to monitor your child’s digital security.
thinkuknow-parents-helpsheet-primary
The Safe Schools and Communities team from Dorset Police have a really useful Website for advice.
'Speak Out. Stay Safe' campaign - NSPCC Website / Talk PANTS / NSPCC Parent Advice / Information for Parents.
E-Safety information - following our e-safety input to parents- please click on CVS E-Safety Parent Presentation 12.2.19 (Staff are always available to speak with you about any concerns or questions you may have on this subject.)
Click Pantosaurus for more information.
Reading Parent workshop 25.9.19
Resources from our recent Maths Workshop:
Maths from the Masters + and - 27.11.19 / Maths Help Sheet
Help Your Child With Reading Poster For Parents / Useful phonics websites and apps
Uniform
Please find below our full school uniform list. We believe that the children should take pride in their appearance and always come to school looking smartly dressed in the correct uniform. All of the Cheselbourne uniform is available to buy at Tesco's (link below) or in our second hand school uniform shop run by the CSF. We may also be able to provide help to any families who need support buying their child's uniform, if this is the case, please speak to Mrs Husher in the office.
This is our uniform list but we will make reasonable adjustments for pupils with specific sensory needs.
Cheselbourne School Uniform List:
- Cheselbourne Logo Sweatshirt - required
- White shirt or polo shirt - required
- Grey school trousers, skirt or pinafore - required
- Black or Brown shoes with flat heels and nonslip soles (not trainers) Sensible school style black or brown boots can be worn in winter. - required
- Grey, Navy or White Socks or Tights - required
Summer Options
- Grey shorts
- Blue & White Gingham Dress
PE Uniform (to be kept in school in a separate, ideally draw string bag)
- Pale Blue Polo Shirt - required
- Navy Blue Shorts or Skirt - required
- Navy Blue Sweatshirt & Tracksuit bottoms (if needed for colder weather & clubs) - required
- Trainers or Plimsoles - required
Outdoor Learning clothing - required
All children from Reception to Year 4 do Forest School each week so need old, long sleeved clothing and shoes to wear for this. In wet and cold weather they also need wellies, waterproof trousers and a warm waterproof coat, hat and gloves.
Hair & Jewellery
All hair should be neat & tidy for school. Long hair (for safety and hygiene) should be tied up please.
For the safety of all children, the only jewellery allowed in school is a small stud earring. Children will be asked to remove these for PE lessons.
School Meals
We are proud to be a Healthy School! At lunchtimes we encourage children to eat healthily, with polite table manners and learn valuable social skills whilst eating together. If your child has a packed lunch, please support us by sending them in with a healthy, nutritious lunch that does not contain any unhealthy food or sugary treats.
Our Hot School Meals are provided by Local Food Links - Local Food Links Parent Ordering Guide
Universal Infant Free School Meals
Since September 2014 the Government has financed a hot school meal for every pupil in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2.
Free School Meals
If you are eligible for free school meals, we would like to encourage you to register even if your child is currently in Reception, Year 1 or Yr 2. Our school is eligible to receive additional Pupil Premium benefits for each child that registers. These may include; Free Uniform, Additional Tuition, Free School Meals continuation in Yr 3 & Yr 4, Support with School Clubs, Music Lessons etc.
Milk Scheme
Children who are younger than 5 years old qualify for Free School Milk and this will be provided by the school to drink at morning breaktime. Children older than 5 can still have milk but there will be a charge for this. Please see Mrs White in the School office.
Attendance
Breakfast and After School Club
We are pleased to offer daily wrap around childcare in the form of our Breakfast and After School Clubs.
Breakfast Club runs every day from 7.45 - 8.45am. Children can either be booked in for one-off or regular weekly sessions. It costs £5 and includes breakfast, supervision and a range of play activities.
We also offer an Early Bird Drop off from 8:30am. This cost £1.50 for 15 minutes supervision before the start of school.
Our new After School Club also runs every day from 3:15-4:15pm. This costs £5 and includes a drink and snack, supervision and range of play and craft activities. Children can either be booked in for one-off or regular weekly sessions.
Please contact the office to book and see CVS Breakfast and ASClub Booking form 2019 for details.
Extra-Curricular Clubs
Alongside our Breakfast and After School Club we also run a range of extra-curricular clubs throughout the year, please see below.
NEW WRAP AROUND CARE OPTIONS
from Sep 2019 - please see CVS Breakfast and ASClub
Extra-Curricular Clubs:
We are fortunate enough to be able to offer after school clubs throughout the week. We have great feedback from the children and their parents about the many benefits of these clubs in terms of new skills for the children and extended childcare hours for working parents. We offer a range of clubs that are either sport based or creative. If you would like to book your children onto any of the clubs, please contact the school office.
DASP Music & Instrument Lessons
Our school is a member of DASP. This group comprises thirteen first schools, three middle schools, one special & one upper school. There are many benefits to your child being a DASP citizen, one of which is access to DASP music lessons held at school during the school day. Lessons are offered for a variety of instruments. If you are interested in learning any of the below instruments then please ask in the school office for more information or click on the link below:
Instruments you can learn...
Violin, Cello, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Cornet, Trumpet, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, Drumkit, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Classical Piano, Jazz Piano, Singing
Cheselbourne School Friends (CSF)
Welcome to the Friends of Cheselbourne Village School!
We are a group of parents, family, friends & staff of the school who get together to raise money for the school and organise enriching events for the children, families and local community. We would love you to get involved in whatever capacity you are able, our meetings are fun, social and informal!
We normally raise about £3,000 per year - which we are very proud of considering we are such a small school! This money is spent on a variety of things including; equipment for the school, school trips (both educational & fun), swimming and much more.
Events have included:
Halloween Disco, Easter Bingo, Big Barn Night, Christmas Fair
Current Friends representatives;
The CSF is run by a committee who take it in turns to lead on events in a pair so responsibility and workload is shared out between everyone.
Treasurer - Nerys
Please keep an eye on the website calendar to find out the date of our next meeting and future CSF events!
CSF Newsletters:
Forest School / Outdoor learning
Weekly Forest School is an important part of our delivering a rich and diverse curriculum
Forest School -
Through providing Forest School learning all children from Preschool to Y4:
- have weekly Forest School sessions,
- gain opportunities to develop their engagement with outdoor education,
- access rich, practical learning opportunities,
- explore learning outdoors that links with our school’s curriculum plan and progression of knowledge and skills.
We intend for our Forest School provision to impact all learners who achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural outdoor environment.
Pupil zone
Curriculum - Subject Information
School Day
Community
Curriculum - Inspiring a Lifetime Love of Learning
Home Learning
School Houses
Green Team
Cheselbourne Student Voice
Clubs
Links & Games
Our School Garden
Curriculum - Subject Information
School Day
The school day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 3:15pm. Please be in school in good time for the start of the morning learning. Say goodbye to your parents or carers at the front gate.
7.45am - 8.45am - Breakfast Club
8.45am Enter School / Registration
8:45am - 10.30am - Morning Lessons
10.45am - 11.00am - Break time (& snack for KS1)
11.00am - 12pm - Morning Lessons
12pm - 1pm - Lunch followed by Break time
1pm - 3.15pm - Afternoon Lessons
3.15pm - End of the School Day / Bus pick up
3.20pm - 4.15pm - After School Clubs (4:30pm finish for Art Club)
There is an Act of Worship each day with a chance for the whole school to be together. Each daily assembly has a different theme:
Mondays - New Week Assembly, led by the Headteacher.
Tuesdays - Singing Assembly, led by a teacher.
Wednesdays - Whole School, PSHE, School Council or Green Team Assembly, led by either visitor or teacher, learning about Religious Education.
Thursdays - Class worship
Friday - Achievers Assembly, a chance to celebrate all the good things from the week!
Community
Cheselbourne Village Hall
We are very lucky to have the use of Cheselbourne Village Hall just across the road from the school to use as our school hall. A lovely big space complete with kitchen it is used for our lunchtime, sports activities and larger school events. We also have used of the large adjoining field as our school sports field.
The hall is also available to the rest of the local community or hire for events. To find out more visit http://cheselbournevillagehall.yolasite.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Cheselbourne-Village-Hall-2001479363220255 or contact Alison Wright on:
t- 07594 428738 / e- cheselbournevillagehall@gmail.com
Community Speedwatch
Many residents of Cheselbourne are concerned about the traffic passing through the village and therefore the Parish Council has set up a Community Speedwatch. A team of volunteers uses a radar device to check on the speed of vehicles within the 30 mph zone. Drivers who exceed the speed limit are reported to Dorset Police. The team also reports on drivers using their phones or not wearing seat belts.
Please drive carefully on your way to and from school; there are many blind bends and narrow passing places and the road has to be shared with pedestrians, horse riders and many large farm vehicles.
More information can be found here: https://www.communityspeedwatch.org/
Robin Maslin, our Local Authority Governor and Speedwatch Co-ordinator can be contacted via the school office or the Parish Council website: https://www.hugofox.com/community/cheselbourne-parish-council-7854/home
Wessex FM
Click here https://www.wessexfm.com/listings/whatson/ to find out local events.
Curriculum - Inspiring a Lifetime Love of Learning
At Cheselbourne Village School, we run a 2 year topic cycle to ensure that all children have a broad and balanced curriculum.
Each Term the teachers prepare a 'Knowledge Web' which we send home. This outlines the themes being taught and it is hoped that this will allow parents to support and reinforce the learning going on in school.
Here's what Kingfisher Class (Y3/4) are up to this term:
Here's what Butterfly Class (Y1/2) are up to this term:
Here's what Reception Class (YR) are up to this term: (click here)
Reception Welcome Back Letter 2022
Home Learning
We believe that Home Learning helps support your child reinforce understanding of work done in school. It also helps parents see how children are doing with different subject topics and can often help indicate if there are any concerns with their understanding that can then be raised and addressed by teachers back in school. Details for how we set homework in each class are below:
Kingfisher Class Homework Y3/4
Click on the DASP Music for links to Y3/4 Singing Concert Resources to practise at home: 
Kingfisher Class Song version 1
Kingfisher Class Song Lyrics - Big Yellow Taxi
Spellings – Spellings will be tested every Friday and new spellings handed out on Monday. Spelling Shed log ins.
Reading – A little bit of reading should ideally happen every night. Please record any reading in the yellow reading record book.
Times Tables – TT Rockstars log ins for all Y2,3,4 pupils
Butterfly Class - Y1& Y2
Spellings – Spellings will be tested every Friday and new spellings handed out on a Monday.
Reading – A little bit of reading should ideally happen every night. Please record any reading in the yellow reading record book.
Caterpillar Class (Reception / Preschool)
All the reception children will have a library, reading and record book in their book bags and Preschool will
have library books. It is a fantastic habit to get into reading regularly at home as it makes a huge difference
to your child’s confidence and progress in reading. Ideally, the recommendation is to try and read their
books little and often. We can not stress enough how much we appreciate your support as it has a positive
effect on your child's progress when they have regular home support.
Reception children will have either very simple reading books (possibly without words) or picture books.
We would like you to encourage your child to ‘read’ the book by telling the story by looking at the
pictures, encouraging your child to talk in as full sentences as possible and really discuss what is
happening in the pictures. This can also be done using library books. You might need to demonstrate to
your child how to do this the first time. Once they have learned some phonic sounds they will move on to
books with very simple words that they can sound out to read.
School Houses
We have 4 School Houses; Cherry, Copper Beach Sycamore & Willow
Each of you will have been allocated to a house, which you will stay in for your whole time at Cheselbourne. We encourage you to earn House Points for your House, these can be earned for hard work, helping others, achieving in any subject including PE etc. We count up the points each Friday in our Achievers' Assembly and Houses are awarded rewards for their achievements along the way.
Green Team
The Green Team are aiming to become a 'Green Flag' School (We are already an Eco School!) The Green Team have created a Green Team Eco Code.
Use less energy
Save water
Help other people have enough food and water
Recycling is best
Look after wildlife
Grow plants in a pretty garden for bees, butterflies and people
GREEN IS GOOD
Cheselbourne Student Voice
Cheselbourne Village School Voice is a group of children from each class who have been elected to work towards making our school a better place for everyone.
We are:
Year 1 -
Year 2 –
Year 3 –
Year 4 –
If any of you have any ideas for how to make the school a better place then talk to us and we can take your thoughts and ideas to our council meetings. We are the voice of Cheselbourne’s children!
So far, some of our ideas for things to work on developing this year are:
- Making playtimes fun and safe for everyone.
- Helping to look after our school garden.
- Making and keeping our school looking beautiful.
- Helping to make all children good learners.
Clubs
Links & Games
Click here for links to Childline
To support any learning at home please see - FREE online education resources
Maths & Literacy
Times Table Rock Stars - Y2-4
Safer Internet 2018
Think you Know link
Reading & Phonics Workshop Resources:
Maths:
Our School Garden
Explore, Imagine, Play, Discover!
Wildlife & Nature are a big part of our school, we are lucky enough to be situated in a beautiful rural setting surrounded by nature. Whenever possible we try to get outdoors and explore and enjoy our surroundings whilst we are learning and this starts in our own school garden!
Calendar
Key DatesContact
Prospectus
Admissions
- Cheselbourne Village School, Cheselbourne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NT
- 01258 837306
- Contact name: Mrs V. Husher / Headteacher: Mr C. Perry / SEND Coordinator: Mrs E . Collett
- office@cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk
- www.facebook.com/Cheselbourne-Village-School-679896645714106/
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