WELCOME BACK

Welcome Back.  We hope you had an enjoyable and restful summer.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our GCSE candidates whose results arrived over the summer. 94% of our pupils gained 5+ A*-C grades.

ECUADOR
Nine of our Senior school pupils spent three weeks in Ecuador during July. Their expedition included trekking up to the Joses Ribas Refuge located on the highest active volcano in the world and helping at the Child and Family Centre in Ambarto. It was a once in a lifetime experience for the team who all thoroughly enjoyed the adventure. Many thanks to Mr Davies and Mrs Bradbury for organising and accompanying the trip—and to all the friends and parents who contributed to the two years of fundraising that allowed it to go ahead.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
On Monday 12th September we will have our whole school photograph taken. Can all children come to school in winter uniform. If you need any  extra uniform and are unable to purchase this from the uniform shop, please contact Mrs Lawrence on 01376 321067 or Mrs Keedy on 07736069014. On Friday 16th September we will have the photographers in again to take individual and family photographs. There will be an opportunity for siblings to be photographed together.

FORMS

Could you please ensure all forms are sent back to the school office as soon as possible. Further copies can be collected.

FOGS
FOGS Meeting - Please join us for our first meeting of the school year. Our  ain agenda will be the fireworks event which is our biggest fundraiser of the year and requires lots of helpers to ensure we put on a spectacular display. Monday 19th Sept. 7.30pm School Dining Hall. Everyone welcome!

Salsa Evening 8th Oct 7pm for 7.30pm to be held in the school dining hall - bring your own drink and nibbles for a fun filled fundraising evening. £6 per ticket in advance (available from school office) or alternatively £7 on the door (it would help us greatly if you could let us know if you are going to buy your tickets on the door so that we can ensure we have enough dancers from Cuba Pequeña - drop us an email emmanuel@cubapequena.com ). So come along Cuba Pequeña guarantee you will burn calories whilst having fun and raise money for the school all at the same time! If you have any  questions speak to Emmanuel LeBecq or email emmanuel@cubapequena.com

FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Sat 5th November. Gates open 5.30pm. Helpers required!

SCHOOL UNIFORM
We apologise for the problems that many of our parents ave experienced at the uniform shop in Colchester. We are currently in discussions with Ernest Newson to rectify any areas of confusion regarding uniform supplies. I will keep you informed of any developments. In the meantime, if you are short of any items, our second hand uniform shop, kindly run by two of our parents from their homes is well stocked. Please contact either Mrs Lawrence on 01376 321067 or Mrs Keedy on 07736069014.

GOSFIELD SECOND DUATHLON
Saturday 17th September 2011
Following the success of last year's event, we are delighted to announce that Gosfield School will be holding its second Duathlon in September. For the uninitiated, a Duathlon is a race that incorporates both running and cycling. Participants need to have their own bicycle and helmet and plenty of enthusiasm and energy. Our Duathlon is a fun event that gives children an opportunity to try out this sport and get a taste for similar triathlon events. All children eligible to enter will have received an entry form, with details of the event and cost, today through the registers. Further forms will be available on request from the school office or on the school website. Please encourage your children and friends outside of the school to enter - it would be fantastic to see more children taking part.