Dear Parents / Carers
Welcome to the new half term. There are a lot of exciting events planned in school over the next few weeks.
Year 6 had their Greek day today and their costumes looked amazing and we hope that they all enjoyed learning about the Ancient Greeks . Thank you to Year 6 staff for running this workshop day.
PE Kit - a reminder that cycling style shorts, leggings or obviously branded joggers are not acceptable wear for PE days. Please can you ensure that your child has suitable black shorts or skorts for their next PE lesson
A reminder of appropriate clothing for PE:
- School logo green T-shirt
- Black shorts or skort (no cycling shorts)
- Slip-on plimsolls (optional at Juniors) and trainers for outdoor PE. Trainers should be a single plain colour (but not fluorescent.)
- Plain black jogging bottoms with minimal logos, no leggings or cycling shorts.
- Bottle green hooded top
Year 5 / 6 Girls football club - if any year 5 or 6 girls are interested in joining the after school football club for the remainder of this term, then Mr O'Sullivan has a few spaces available - either talk to Mr O'Sullivan or contact the school office if you would like further details
School Football kit - please can players who have school football kits at home return these as soon as possible. Many hanks
School Open Days 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 on Wednesday 22nd November are asked to contact the school office
Parents Evening meetings - the booking system has now closed. If you still need to book an appointment please contact the school office. Please note that there will be no after school clubs on Thursday 9th due to the parent evening meetings and no Year 3/4 girls football on Wednesday 8th November.
Author Visit- Robin Stevens - Author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike Series' On Thursday 9th November, the popular Author Robin Stevens will be visiting the school to lead a reading workshop with years 4-6. As you may be aware, this is a very well-liked series by our children and this is a very exciting opportunity. In the workshop, the children will find out about her brand-new book The Body In The Blitz - the second instalment in The Ministry of Unladylike Activity series. Robin will share her tips and tricks on how to write the perfect murder mystery and the inspiration behind her new team of detectives. To pre-order copies of the books, ready to be signed and dedicated at school on the day, please click the link below and place your order through Chiltern Bookshops by 5pm, on Wednesday 8th November. https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/robin-stevens-9th-november/
Poppies - Year 6 will be again be selling poppies in school next week
School photos - contact sheets have been sent home with children this week. Order online with Imago by 9th November for FREE delivery to the school (expected delivery date is 1st December). Orders after the cut-off date will incur a P&P charge.
Book Fair in school next week - each year group will have opportunities to visit the fair during the week and to purchase books. We will be accepting cash payments for books. We ask that if you choose to do this, that all money is in a named, sealed envelope and that your child gives this to their class teacher for safekeeping before the fair. It is also possible to pre-order vouchers to spend at the fair. Instructions on how to do this can be found here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/travelling-books/parents#vouchers
We appreciate that it may not be possible to spare money to spend at the book fair. Class teachers will encourage children to write 'wish lists' to take home for future occasions e.g Christmas / Birthdays. We will also encourage each class to suggest their favourite book from the fair and we will see if we can purchase copies for our school library. We will have trips to the village library for every year group this half term, where we will encourage children to look for books they have seen at the fair. Finally, we will have a whole school free book event to look forward to later in the school year.
- Book Fair in school this week
- Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Year 5 Mexican Cooking today - children may wear colours of Mexican flag today (red, green and white) but not football strips please
- 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 - details here and online form
- Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
Tuesday 7th 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
- Year 4 Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
- 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 6 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 8th 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
- Oak class parent evening meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm - in the Conference Room near school office with books out in the Dining Hall- details here
- 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
- NO Year 3 / 4 Girls Football Club with Miss Payne today due to Oak Parents Evening
- Girls Year 5 & 6 Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan 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
Thursday 9th 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
- Author visit for Year 4, 5 and 6 children - pre order books here by 5pm Wednesday
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the music room
- Music lessons - Violin 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 3 to visit the village library in the afternoon - please remember library cards if children have them
- Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Bignall, BMT - in the Music Room
- NO Homework club today due to Parents Evening
- No Year 5 / 6 Boys Football Club with Mr Holmes today due to Parents Evening
- Parent Evening Meetings (for all classes other than Oak) from 5pm to 8pm - details here
Friday 10th 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
- Acacia 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 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings for all classes from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here (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)
Tuesday 14th November - Year 4 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Thursday 16th November - Year 5 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Thursday 16th November - Girls football U10s cup match away v Great Missenden - details TBC
Friday 17th November - Acer 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
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 on either Wednesday 18th October or Wednesday 22nd November 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
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 3rd December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details here
Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC
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
Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day
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
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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
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend