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Our Federation Board of Governors currently has a vacancy for a parent governor. If you are a parent or carer of a child attending either Rode or Norton St Philip School with an enthusiasm for education and a little spare time we need you!

 What is a Parent Governor?

A Parent Governor is a parent or carer of a pupil attending either Rode or Norton St Philip School who is elected by the parents/carers to give a parental perspective in discussions and decisions. In addition, it would be expected that Parent Governors bring a range of skills that will help them to contribute effectively to the work of the Board of Governors.

What is the role of a Governor?

A governor: –

1. Ensures there is clarity in the vision, ethos and the strategic direction of our Federation by asking challenging questions and providing support and encouragement where needed;
2. Holds our executive Head teacher to account for the quality of teaching and learning within our Federation; and
3. Makes sure that the school spends its money effectively.

So why do people do it?

• It is a great chance to give something back to our Federation and to take an active role in shaping our future
• No single governor is expected to know everything about education as he or she is part of a team who work together to be an effective governing board. Everyone has different skills, all are equally valued.
• Governors are able to see at first hand the impact of the hard work that they put into the strategic planning of the school.

If you would like more details or you would like to chat to an existing Governor about the role please contact Sam Nicol, Clerk to the Governors. Alternatively, you are welcome to email our Chair of Governors Caroline Whitehead on cwhitehead1@educ.somerset.gov.uk.

If you are interested in becoming a parent governor for our Federation please complete the nomination form here and submit a brief (100-word max.) summary, giving details of your knowledge and experience in areas that can contribute to effective governance and outlining your suitability for the role. Where there is more than one candidate all parents/carers will be invited to cast a vote in a secret ballot to decide who is the most suitable candidate for the role. If only one nomination is received for the parent governor vacancy that nominee will be elected unopposed.

The closing date for nominations is 12 noon on Monday 9^th December.

We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Your child will receive 6 lessons over a six-week period and will travel to Frome Sports and Fitness, by coach and be taught in small groups by qualified swimming instructors. At a cost of £5.91 per child per session these lessons represent excellent value for money. Your voluntary contribution really does makes a difference, please pay by using your ParentPay account.

Please find a swimming information sheet  for your child’s class on the website here.

There will be a special Christmas lunch menu on Wednesday 11^th December. Please see the menu on our website or outside the school offices.  The meal will cost the normal amount of £2.30 per meal for Year 3 & 4 children, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children will be provided as part of their Universal Free School Meal entitlement.  All meals MUST be ordered in advance using ParentPay.  The menu currently displayed on ParentPay for Wednesday 11^th December is now void and is replaced by the Christmas meal.

All meals need to be pre-ordered and paid for, if applicable, by midnight on Tuesday 3^rd December.  The system will not allow you to book outside of these parameters and we cannot accommodate late orders. If you have not had a chance to place an order in time, your child must bring a packed lunch into school with them.

After an amazing first event in 2018, the Rode Santa Dash is back and bigger and better for 2019!

Rode Outdoor Nativity – 3pm in the afternoon – meeting at the top of March Road in Osborne’s Barn – come dressed to play a part and meet the animals that are part of the story – refreshments at the end in Rode Chapel.

Our Federation Christmas Celebrations  –  More details to follow, please save the date!

Make sure you have booked your tickets to visit Santa’s Grotto at Norton st. Philip on Thursday 19^th December. The grotto is open from 11.30-12.30am and 3pm-5pm. There is an opportunity to get your photo taken with Santa, drink mulled cider and hot chocolate, have your face painted and enjoy Christmas crafts. Tickets via the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nsp-pre-school-frans-santas-grotto-tickets-80272090985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Make sure you have booked your tickets to visit Santa’s Grotto at Norton st. Philip on Thursday 19^th December. The grotto is open from 11.30-12.30am and 3pm-5pm. There is an opportunity to get your photo taken with Santa, drink mulled cider and hot chocolate, have your face painted and enjoy Christmas crafts. Tickets via the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nsp-pre-school-frans-santas-grotto-tickets-80272090985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch