Summerhill Academy

Grab your cape and shiny satin running tights! There's a superhero / villain / movie character themed 5k run on the 31st July on the Downs.
Book through this link http://bit.ly/279T7yH by the 31st May for a 15% discount.
More information can be found at the website http://bit.ly/24HVjv2 or on the FB page http://bit.ly/1XiBl84

If your child is unwell, please leave a message with the school office on the first morning of absence, giving your child's name, class, nature of the illness and the date you expect them to be able to return to school. The link below is to a document from the Public Health Agency, showing how long pupils should remain off school with common illnesses. http://bit.ly/1Nm4Yh8

The pupils all enjoyed a fantastic scientific assembly with 'Chemical Cress' today. Lots of laughter heard throughout the school.

Please be advised that there will be no lollipop lady by the school gates this afternoon. Please use the crossing point at the top of the hill. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Please be advised that there will be no piano lessons with Chantal today. Missed lessons will be rescheduled.

Reminder - tomorrow is the last day for entries to our road safety poster competition. Don't forget to ensure your child's name and class are on the back of the poster!

If you're looking for a term time only job, we currently have Playworker and SMSA vacancies. Please see the links below for more information. http://bit.ly/1X8okhb http://bit.ly/24qqq1z

The school office has a petition calling for improved road safety measures outside the school. If you would like to sign, please call in to the office - we would be grateful if you would avoid our busy periods (8.30am-9.15am and 3.15-3.45pm). Many thanks.

Just to confirm that tomorrow's hot school dinner offering is as per the menu. There is no special Star Wars offering.

We have worked with heritage schools for 4 years now and they have helped us to develop local historical lines of enquiry that have engaged and inspired the children!
You have until Sunday 8 May 2016 to vote for the Public Choice Award from among this year's winners of the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards. There are 28 projects from 16 countries in competition.
Help Historic England’s Heritage Schools to win Europe’s most wanted Public Choice Award for ...Heritage! Cast your vote now.
The project with the most votes will receive the Public Choice Award during the European Heritage Awards Ceremony on 24 May 2016 at the Zarzuela Theatre in Madrid in the presence of Maestro Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics.
Vote now and have the chance to win a trip for two to Madrid and be a special guest at the Awards Ceremony!
http://vote.europanostra.org/
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Something for the weekend?
This weekend Spike Island are holding an open studio event allowing families the opportunity to explore the working environment of hundreds of artists, designers and creative businesses http://bit.ly/1N6v1ye
Next weekend, Speedwell Nursery School & Children’s Centre are holding a fun event for families, which will be held in the Meadow Vale Park, outside the centre, from 11am-1pm on Saturday 7th May, .

Out and about on the Harbourside this weekend? Submit a snap of an historic ship for a chance to win up to £1000. Entries open from 1st April - 31st August 2016 http://bit.ly/2490eIw

Please be advised that Summerhill Academy will not be used as a polling station this year.

4th June is the Barton Fields 999 Community Fun Day at Duncombe Lane, Speedwell, BS15 1NS. From 12pm-4pm enjoy face painting, fun dog show, stalls, play workers, fairground rides, BBQ, tag rugby, emergency vehicles, t-shirt design and lots more. Free entry!

The updated dinner menu for term 5 has now been published on the site and paper copies will be coming home as soon as we receive them from our supplier. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. http://bit.ly/1rhGMI9

Bristol City Council are predicting a shortfall in secondary places by 2019. Come to a meeting about the current issues, how this might affect your child, the proposals to address the situation. Meeting this Wednesday (27th April) at 7.30pm in St George Community Centre. There is a FB group (BS5 Secondary Education Forum) and Twitter feed (@BS5SecForum) for more information. Please register your interest at bit.ly/1qRj99g

Fun in Speedwell on 21st May with a dog show for owners of 'ordinary' dogs.

Is your child a budding Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood? Entries for CBBC's Junior Bake Off are still open, but hurry as they close on Sunday 1st May! See the link below for more info. http://bbc.in/1Q9WzwR