 Dear North Tawton Families and Friends, Happy Valentines day! In assembly this week, we found out who Saint Valentine was and why he is remembered. St. Valentine was a priest who lived in ancient Rome under the rule of Emperor Claudius II. Legend has it that he secretly married couples when it was forbidden to do so. He believed in the power of love and wanted to help others find happiness. Unfortunately, Emperor Claudius found out about St. Valentine’s actions and put him in prison. Even in prison, St. Valentine showed kindness and healed the jailer’s daughter, who was blind. Before his execution, he sent her a note signed, “From your Valentine,” which started the tradition of exchanging heartfelt messages on Valentine’s Day. He was made a martyr on February 14, in 278 AD. He is the patron saint for love, but also epilepsy and beekeepers! The children reflected upon the word love and that it can be a feeling we have for our friends, family members as well as for romance. (for when they are much older, obviously!) In the Bible, St. Paul says: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians A great message for us all to think about as we show our love to others. Talent Show Today was our long awaited talent show! After lots of rehearsals, auditions, more rehearsals, changes of songs and line-ups, we had our ten final acts! Very well done to all of our finalists. We had a wonderful afternoon of singing, dancing, comedy, music and magic. Thank you to Anande James and Coach Kai for being our judges. Unfortunately Councillor Jen Palfry was unwell and unable to come. We were all impressed with the quality of the acts. The over all winner was Sofiia with her beautiful ballet. Photos to follow after the holiday! Saints Sports Today we said farewell to Coach Kai who is moving on to another school. We will have a change to our PE days after half term as they will be Tuesdays and Fridays for all classes. Attendance Update After a few weeks of staff and pupil sickness, our health and attendance this week has fortunately improved.  To find out what we have been learning, please click on the links to our latest class blogs: Sycamore Class Hazel Class Willow Class Beech Class Chestnut Class Acorn Class Parents – please make sure you are signed up to Dojo as this is where we post information about class and school events. This half term, please support out local Brownies and see their production of Dick Whittington.  Dates for your diary
Thursday 6th March – World Book Day – dress up and parent events in classes Friday 21st March – Red Nose Day – school council to confirm details Monday 12th May – Friday 16th May – SATS Week Tuesday 17th June – Friday 20th June Y6 Cambridge Residential Wednesday 25th June – Y6 Okehampton Transition day 1 Thursday 26th June Y6 Okehampton Transition day 2 Tuesday 1st July Sports Day (8th as a backup in case of rain!) Tuesday 8th July KS2 Evening performance Wednesday 9th July KS2 Evening performance Thursday 10th July KS2 Afternoon performance Wednesday 16th July 10 am Y6 Leavers Assembly Wishing you a happy half term break Tara Penny Principal Comments are closed.
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