Dear Parents / Carers
We really enjoyed the inspirational visit by author Robin Stevens yesterday. She gave a fascinating talk about her books and very kindly signed books for children. Thank you to Chiltern Bookshops and Mrs Mannick for organising this visit.
We are very grateful to the Community Library for opening their doors to our children this week and next.
Parents evening - our next parents evening meeting is on Monday. Tennis Club and PFO will still be running on Monday but note that PFO children will be changing in the Art room and not using the Main Hall
Donation - many thanks to the "CSG Netball Mums" netball club for their kind donation to the school. We have just purchased a much needed second football team strip using some of this donation. New adult players are always welcomed if anyone is interested in joining this local netball club
Parent readers - thank you to parents who are coming in to read in class with children during the afternoons. We are still looking for volunteers so if you would like to come in and help as a regular reader please contact your class teacher or the school office. Oak in particular would love to have a few readers to come in. Thank you
- Odd Socks Day - wear odd socks today to raise awareness of the national Anti Bullying Week
- School Photographs ordering deadline is today for free delivery to school
- Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room
- Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
- PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall - (Note that PFO club will still be running but they will not be using the Main Hall today but will be changing / leaving kit in the art room)
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Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground -
details here
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Parent Evening Meetings in school for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 classes from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here - all gates will be open for these meetings
Tuesday 14th November
- Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
- Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all welcome to drop in from 12:50pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to the library)
- Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club)
- Coding Club with Mrs Curran in ICT Suite - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club)
- Year 4 to visit the village library in the afternoon - please remember library cards if children have them
- Year 5 / 6 Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - for Years 5 and 6 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day) - pick up from Top Playground
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details here
- Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday 15th November
- Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
- Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach Me Drums - in the Music Room during the morning
- Year 3 / 4 Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - for Years 3 and 4 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day) - pick up from Top Playground
- Year 3 / 4 Girls Football Club with Miss Payne on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 3 & 4 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall
- Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall
Thursday 16th November
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - details here and online form
- Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the music room
- Music lessons - Strings lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT - in the Music Room
- Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children who have signed up - from 12:45pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to this club)
- Year 5 to visit the village library in the afternoon - please remember library cards if children have them
- Homework club - in IT Suite for invited pupils - 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from the Dining Hall at 4:30pm
- Year 5/ 6 Boys Football Club with Mr Holmes on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shinpads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall
- Girls football U10s cup match away v Great Missenden - kick off 4pm at Great Missenden School - details here
Friday 17th November
- Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gates will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
- Year 6 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
- Acer parents invited for Friday assembly (new date) - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here
Monday 21st November - Magistrates visiting Year 6
Wednesday 22nd November - Open Day for prospective parents. These are for parents of any Year 2 children who will be moving to Year 3 in September 2024. More details
are available here. Parents who would like to book a tour are asked to contact the school office
Friday 24th November - Palm parents invited for Friday assembly - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
Tuesday 28th November - Year 4 Roman Day - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to
Friday 1st December - Ash parents invited for Friday assembly - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
Friday 1st December - PTA Kids Disco from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Junior School
Monday 4th December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details
here - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to
Tuesday 5th December - Year 5 Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details as per email - donations can be made on ParentMail
Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)
Friday 8th December - Oak parents invited for Friday assembly - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
Tuesday 12th December - school carol services during the afternoon - details TBC
Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day - charity details TBC
Friday 15th December - PTA pop Up Christmas Shop in school for children
Tuesday 19th December - last day of term
Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays
Thursday 4th January - school opens for new term today
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Community Events - see details
here
Calm Little Minds - Christmas Crafts Workshop on 18th December -
details here
CSG Parish Church -
Wreath making activity on 29th and 30th November -
details here
CSG Parish Church -
Gingerbread house building on 9th December -
details here
CSG Parish Church - details of
Christmas Shoebox appeal -
details here. Pre-paid shoeboxes can be collected from CSG Parish church (they are just inside the door by the play area). Full instructions are included with the box. You can also create a box online using the QR code. Drop off point is the church. Any time it is open, just leave it in the pile at the back of the church. Details of other local drop off points on their website
https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
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All Together Community Fridge - we are continuing to support the community fridge in the village, by providing a drop off point for dried goods that you may wash to donate. There is a drop box outside the school office for such items as:. tinned foods, dried pasta, rice, personal toiletries, UHT milk, long life juice, instant coffee, teabags, biscuits and nappies.
Amazon Wish List - for future gifts, it is always lovely to know who has sent them so we can thank you properly! The link to the gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF
Term dates 2023-2024:
- End of the term Tuesday 19th December
- Christmas Holidays
- School opens on Thursday 4th January 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 9th February 2024
- Half term week
- School opens on Monday 19th February 2024 and the end of the term on Thursday 28th March 2024
- Easter Holidays
- School opens on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 24th May 2024.
- Half term week
- School opens on Tuesday 4th June 2024 and the end of the term on Tuesday 23rd July 2024
INSET Days for staff training (days school is closed to pupils - please note these may be different at other local schools):
- Monday 15th April 2024
- Monday 3rd June 2024
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Wishing everyone a lovely weekend