St Chad’s Parish Church Poulton-le-Fylde Carleton St. Hilda’s Church of England Primary School   They’ve arrived at last. Our friends from India have been with us for a week now. It is so exciting having them with us. It means the children can ask questions, talk about the work the two ladies have brought with them and send messages with the work from us they will be taking back with them. We have been learning all about Shams School, learning Hindi songs and we’ve all been dancing and eating Indian food. It tastes so much better when it is authentic. My house smells divine! We will miss them when they go back at the end of this week.   Friday night saw so much excitement at school. We held our very first staff production for parents and children. There is a display in the entrance hall if you are passing. Everybody excelled themselves. Don’t know whether we will have the stamina to do another one next year but needless to say, the children have been asking. It was lovely to hold such a fun community event. I would like to thank everyone involved for their bravery in the face of duty as it were!   This last fortnight is tinged with hope and sadness in equal measure. We will be sad to see our Year 6 children move on to new schools and will miss each and everyone of them in their own special way. The children were in the Reception Class when I first arrived and so they hold very fond memories and a special place in my heart. We wish them a successful and happy future and hope they continue to do themselves justice as they carry on with their school journey.   We will also be sad to see some members of staff leave. Mr Turner, our site supervisor, who has done a stirling job is moving on. Mrs Loveland has a new job and Mrs Rodgers having supported Mrs Neale’s return to work is also sadly leaving us as her contract comes to an end. We will miss all of them and thank them for all their hard work whilst they have been here.   Don’t forget, Holy Hands is held on the last Tuesday of the month straight after school in the Year 1 classroom. You are invited to pop along and join us at any of our sessions. The next meeting will be on 28th September.   Have a good summer. Our next entry will be in September.     Beverley Grime Headteacher