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• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 24th November

  Fri 24 Nov 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  CSG library visits 

  Years 1 & 2 enjoyed visiting the library in the village this week. They learnt about how all of the books are organised into sections and then listened to some lovely stories read by the volunteers. 

   

  Children have brought home sign up leaflets for any families who would like to join the library and get a library card.  If you did not receive one but would like to join the library, please speak to your child’s class teacher or Mrs Bannister at morning drop off. 

   

  Reception will be visiting the library on Tuesday next week (28th). 

   

  Mrs Bannister

  Reading coordinator

   

  M&M Production-Jack and the Beanstalk

  Thank you to those parents who have already contributed. If you are still to do so, please could you contribute by Monday 27th November so that we can review if we can proceed with the pantomime.

   

  Christmas Cards

  The Christmas Postbox will soon be in the school reception area and the children can write cards to their friends and post them to be delivered. Please ensure the recipient's full name and class are on the envelope.

   

  If your child is bringing in cards for their friends please can we remind you that chocolate coins/chocolates/sweets etc are NOT allowed in cards.

   

  Year 2 Great Fire of London Workshop

  We have been informed by the company running the workshop that they are unable to attend next Friday, 1st December and it will now be held on Thursday 7th December.

   

  PTA updates

  • Tickets for the Santa's Grotto at our Christmas Fayre (15 December) are now on sale on Classlist. The total numbers are limited so be sure to get your tickets. 
  • Last chance to order Elf arrival/ Christmas countdown balloons, limited number on sale HERE.
  • REMINDER - sign up to easyfundraising before finalising your Black Friday purchases with our 'November Parents Challenge' SEE LINK.
  • Christmas raffle tickets should have come home in book bags. Please return money, stubs and any unused tickets ASAP to any PTA member or the PTA postbox next to school office.
  • If you can bring in coloured donations for class hampers ASAP and pass on to your class parent that would be appreciated, huge thanks to those that already have. 
  • Christmas raffle prizes. If any parent has a business or local business contacts who may like to donate a prize and benefit from free promotion to the school community, please message the PTA or your class parent.

   

  Future PTA key dates

  • 27 November - deadline to order tickets for the Wreath Making event on 6 December - cheese, wine and mince pies! Order via Classlist event
  • 30 November - collect elf arrival/ Christmas countdown balloons. Collection will be from the Memorial Hall if you’ve purchased look out for Classlist messages. 
  • 2 December - village lights switch on, the PTA will have a stall selling cakes, sweets, some toys and Christmas bits, come and support us!
  • 4 December - Christmas gift shop, if pre-purchased, children will come across during the school day to select their gifts to bring home to put under the tree. 
  • 15 December - Christmas Fayre details on Classlist (NB the fayre is instead of the PTA Christmas parties). Grotto tickets in advance only. 

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2024

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council opened on the 1st November 2023 and closes for online applications on the 15th January 2024.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 27th November

   

  Tuesday 28th November

   

  • Reception visiting village library

   

  Wednesday 29th November

   

  • Year 1 sports event

   

  Thursday 30th November

   

  Friday 1st December

   

  • Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop-CHANGED TO THURS 7TH DECEMBER

   

  Future Dates

   

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk

  Wednesday 6th December: Christmas lunch

  Thursday 7th December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum 

  Monday 11th December: KS1 Sibling friendly Christmas production 9.15-10.15

  Monday 11th December: Reception Christmas production 14.15-15.15

  Tuesday 12th December: KS1 Christmas production 9.15-10.15 (no siblings)

  Wednesday 13th December: KS1 Christmas production 9.15-10.15 (no siblings)

  Thursday 14th December: Reception Christmas production 9.15-10.15

  Friday 15th December: Nursery Christmas production 11.00-12.00

  Friday 15th December: Christmas Jumper Day-charity details to be finalised

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2 pm

   

  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

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 24th November

  Fri 24 Nov 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Congratulations to the U10s boys football team for their 3-0 win against Robertswood in the U10s cup match this week.

   

  After school clubs - the school run after school football clubs have now finished for the term. Netball clubs pick up time is 4:30pm this week and this is the last week for the two netball clubs. Street Dance is still on this Friday (1st December) with usual 4:15pm finish time.  In the Spring term we will have a new set of clubs to sign up to and we will send out details once the clubs have all been confirmed.

   

  Beech Class will have a survival session in their swimming lesson on 29th November - please can they bring in their usual swimming kit plus a long sleeved top and long bottoms on that Wednesday - ie. pyjamas or a two piece or a long sleeved t-shirt with long bottoms. Clothing should be easy to take off in the water - not jeans or joggers please as they soak up too much water - plus pack a spare bin bag / carrier bag to put wet clothing in to bring home.  

   

  Year 6 Dynasties viewing - next week, year six will be watching some of the BBC programme 'Dynasties' as part of their evolution and inheritance topic. As this is PG, we need parental consent in order for your child to watch this. Thank you to those parents who have given consent. We are still missing a number of consents, which would mean that your child would be unable to view the programme next week. If you are happy to give permission, and have not yet done so, please complete the following google form: https://forms.gle/PS3zGLhmJWZ4gFvm7

   

  Email messages - please can you give your child's full name and class when sending in messages to the office. It really helps us to ensure they go to the correct teacher. Thank you

   

  Christmas lunch will be served on Wednesday 6th December. Orders to be placed / amended by Monday 27th November please. The menu is available here

   

  Christmas post - the CSG Junior School Christmas Post Service will be open from Friday 1st December to Monday 18th December for children to send cards to their friends in school. Please can the recipient child's full name and class be written on the envelope. We ask that no chocolate coins or sweets of any sort are included with the cards. Many thanks

   

  Future dates:

   

  Monday 27th November

  • Year 6 - height and weight measurements today
  • 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 - 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 28th 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 Roman Day - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to
  • 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 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 4:30pm - pick up from Top Playground (last week)
  • 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 29th 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
  • Beech class - swimming lesson this afternoon - please bring in usual swimming kit plus Pyjamas for survival skills 
  • 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 4:30pm - pick up from Top Playground (last week)
  • No Girls Football Clubs this week - finished for this term

   

  Thursday 30th 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)
  • Homework club is on today - in IT Suite for invited pupils - from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from the Dining Hall at 4:30pm
  • No Year 5 & 6 Boys Football Club this week -  finished for this term

   

  Friday 1st December

  • 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
  • Ash 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
  • Beech class parent evening bookings close today at 3pm - visit https://chalfontstgiles.schoolcloud.co.uk  to book your appointments.
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here
  • PTA Kids Disco from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Junior School

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 4th December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details here - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to

   

  Monday 4th December - Beech class parent evening meetings from 2:30pm to 5pm - entrance only via Parsonage Road before 3:25pm 

   

  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 - Christmas Lunch today - menu here - order as usual on ParentMail 7 days in advance

   

  Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)

   

  Wednesday 6th December - Beech class parent evening meetings from 3:30pm to 6pm - entrance only via Parsonage Road before 3:25pm 

   

  Wednesday 6th December - PTA Wreath making workshop for adults from 7:30pm

   

  Thursday 7th December - last homework club of the term 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 8th December - remaining school run clubs now finished - Lego, Coding, Art Club, and Rocky Road, 

   

  Monday 11th December - Year 3 PE Festival - Tag Rugby at Amersham School from 8:45am to 11:15am - details here

   

  Monday 11th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning

   

  Tuesday 12th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning

   

  Tuesday 12th December - Junior Carol Services at the Village Church - Year 3 & 4 from 1:35pm to 2:20pm and Year 5 & 6 from 2:30pm to 3:15pm - parents are invited to attend their child's service

   

  Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day in aid of CSGs All Together Community Fridge - children may wear a Christmas jumper today or decorate their school jumpers for a suggested donation of £1

   

  Friday 15th December - Year 6 PE day - children can wear Christmas tops with PE bottom half

   

  Friday 15th December - PTA pop Up Christmas Shop in school this afternoon for children

   

  Monday 18th December - PTA Christmas Bake Sale in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm
  
  Tuesday 19th December - Last day of term - early finish at 2:15pm

   

  Wednesday 20th December - School closed for the Christmas Holidays

   

  Thursday 4th January - School opens for new term today

   

  Thursday 4th January - No homework club today

  
  Monday 26th February - Early parents evening - details TBC
  
  Thursday 7th March - Later parents evening - details TBC

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  Smart Raspberry - Christmas Holiday Cookery Workshops - details here

   

  PFO and PFO+ - Christmas Camp - details here

   

  Springbucks Gym Club - Christmas Camp - details here

   

  CSG Parish Church - Fundraiser - Handel's Messiah on Saturday 25th November - details here 

   

  Milton's Cottage - Young Writers Club - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds - Christmas Camp - 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 Saturday 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/

   

  Aylesbury Town Council - Christmas on the Cobbles event - Sunday 26th November -details here and here - Full details can be viewed at https://bit.ly/Cobbles23.

   

  *****

   

  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

   

  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!

• *******URGENT - NURSERY CLOSURE******

  Fri 17 Nov 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents

   

  Despite our best intentions, the nursery will be closed on Monday due to a water leak discovered this evening. This has resulted in the nursery and hall areas having no water services. We have contacted Property Services at Buckinghamshire Council who have notified us they will be on site on Monday to resolve the problem.

   

  As I am sure you understand, this is an absolute last resort and the decision has not been taken lightly.

   

  We will keep you informed as to when the nursery will be able to open again, we wanted to notify you as soon as possible so you can find alternative childcare arrangements for Monday. Should anything change before Monday we will of course let you know.

   

  We will contact all fee paying parents at the beginning of next week.

   

  Apologies for the inconvenience

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 17th November

  Fri 17 Nov 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  After school football clubs - next week will be the last week for the school run after school football clubs as it is getting too dark in the evenings. 

   

  Netball clubs will still be running but will finishing at 4:30pm for the rest of this term

   

  Christmas lunch - St Joseph's kitchen will provide a Christmas menu on Wednesday 6th December. The menu details have been added to ParentMail so you can change your meal choice for that day if you wish to. If orders you could place your order by Monday 27th November that would be really helpful. The menu is available here

   

  PTA Events - the PTA have lots planned over the next few weeks with a Wreath Making Workshop on Wednesday 6th December, a Pop up Christmas Shop for Children on Friday 15th December and a Christmas Bake Sale on Monday 18th December as well as the Kids Disco on Friday 1st December. Further details are available on Classlist

   

  Lost property - we have lots of jumpers in lost property with no names. Please remember to clearly write names on school jumpers, PE Hoodies and coats. Thank you

   

  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

   

  Future dates:

   

  Monday 20th November

  • 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
  • Magistrates visiting Year 6 in school today
  • 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 21st 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 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 4:30pm  (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
  • U10 Boys Football Cup match - away at Robertswood kick off at 4pm - details here

   

  Wednesday 22nd 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
  • 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
  • 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 4:30pm (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  (last week for this club)
  • 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 (last week for this club)

   

  Thursday 23rd 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)
  • Homework club is on today - in IT Suite for invited pupils - from 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 (last week for this club)

   

  Friday 24th 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
  • Palm 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 

   

  Future Dates:

   

  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 - Christmas Lunch today - menu here - order as usual on ParentMail

   

  Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)

   

  Wednesday 6th December - PTA Wreath making workshop for adults from 7:30pm

   

  Thursday 7th December - last homework club of the term 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

   

  Monday 11th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning

   

  Tuesday 12th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning

   

  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

   

  Monday 18th December - PTA Christmas Bake Sale in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm
  
  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

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  PFO and PFO+ - Christmas Camp - details here

   

  Springbucks Gym Club - Christmas Camp - details here

   

  CSG Parish Church - Fundraiser - Handel's Messiah on Saturday 25th November - details here 

   

  Milton's Cottage - Young Writers Club - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds - Christmas Camp - 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 Saturday 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/

   

  Aylesbury Town Council - Christmas on the Cobbles event - Sunday 26th November -details here and here - Full details can be viewed at https://bit.ly/Cobbles23.

   

  *****

   

  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

   

  Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 17th November

  Fri 17 Nov 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2024

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council opened on the 1st November 2023 and closes for online applications on the 15th January 2024.

   

  Year 2 Great Fire of London Workshop-Friday 1st December

  Thank you to all those parents who have contributed to the workshop. The opportunity to contribute is still open on ParentMail and we need your consent for your child to participate.

   

  Switch Off Fortnight

  Monday, 13th November saw the start of the annual ‘Switch Off Fortnight’ Eco Schools campaign which aims to teach children about the importance of saving energy and choosing renewable energy sources. We spoke to the children about it on Tuesday reinforcing the importance of switching off lights, turning off equipment rather than having on standby etc

   

  Mathseeds

  Mathseeds is an online maths programme for children which we would like your children to be using at home. It is full of fun, interactive lessons to help embed key maths skills which they are learning in school as well as improving their understanding and problem solving skills further. We would like to continue to use Mathseeds in Year 1 and Year 2, however if it isn't being used then we will unfortunately have to stop subscribing to it. 

   

  As homework next week, Year 1 and 2 will be setting a placement test for each child - please log on at home and let your child do it themselves so they start at the correct level for them. Please look on Google Classroom for the link and details to log on. Your child's login details can be found in their reading records. 

   

  Each week in our Friday assembly, we will celebrate the children who have used Mathseeds the most so please encourage your children to log on and enjoy the lessons set.

   

  Mrs Ketley (Maths Subject Lead)

   

  PTA updates

  • With Black Friday deals upon us please see our 'November Parents Challenge' for a chance to win a voucher for up to £50, CORRECTED LINK.

  • This year we are holding a Christmas Fayre with a Santa's Grotto on 15 December, instead of the PTA Christmas parties. RSVP on Classlist so we know number of families. Tickets for the Grotto will be on sale NEXT WEEK

  • Christmas raffle tickets have been put in book bags. Please return money, stubs and any unused tickets ASAP to any PTA member or the PTA postbox next to school office. 

  • Thank you for the coloured class donations received so far, these will be made into class hampers, if you are able to donate please pass on to your class parent. 

  • Christmas raffle prizes. If any parent has a business or local business contacts who may like to donate a prize and benefit from free promotion to the school community, please message the PTA or your class parent.

   

  Future PTA key dates

   

  • 19 November - deadline to order tickets for the children's Christmas shopping event on 4 December (during school day) see Classlist event to order.

  • 19 November - deadline for last minute orders for Christmas cards/ gifts featuring your child’s artwork Classlist event

  • 24 November - preloved uniform sale in playground. Look out for classlist post, you can preorder or request items if you can’t make it. 

  • 27 November - deadline to order tickets for the Wreath Making event on 6 December - cheese, wine and mince pies! Order via Classlist event

  • 30 November - collect elf arrival/ Christmas countdown balloons. Limited number on sale HERE

  • 2 December - village lights switch on, the PTA will have a stall selling cakes, sweets, some toys and Christmas bits!

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 20th November

   

  Tuesday 21st November

   

  • Infant School Open Day

   

  Wednesday 22nd November

   

  Thursday 23rd November

   

  Friday 24th November

   

  Future Dates

   

  Wednesday 29th November: Year 1 sports event

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum 

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Friday 15th December: Christmas Jumper Day-charity details to be finalised

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2 pm

   

  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

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 10th November

  Fri 10 Nov 2023 CSG Infant School
  Dear Parent/Carer

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2024

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council opened on the 1st November 2023 and closes for online applications on the 15th January 2024.

   

  Odd socks day

  Next week is anti-bullying week and to start the week we have odd socks day on Monday. The children can wear odd socks over tights if necessary.

   

  Smarties challenge

  Thank you to everyone who took part in the smarties challenge over half term. A fantastic £593.00 was raised! Ruby class raised the most and will have a special treat in their class. Well done to everyone.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community including wreath making,  gingerbread house building in the village church and the Christmas Shoebox Appeal being organised by the Village Church.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 13th November

   

  • Odd Socks Day

   

  Tuesday 14th November

   

  Wednesday 15th November

   

  Thursday 16th November

   

  • Parents Evening 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

   

  Friday 17th November

   

  Future Dates

   

  Tuesday 21st November: Infant School Open Day

  Wednesday 29th November: Year 1 sports event

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum - more detail to follow

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2 pm

   

  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

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 10th November

  Fri 10 Nov 2023 CSG Junior School
  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

   

  Future dates:

   

  Monday 13th November

  • 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)
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
  • 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 

   

  Future Dates:

   

  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

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  Milton's Cottage - Young Writers Club - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds - Christmas Camp - 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/

   

  Aylesbury Town Council - Christmas on the Cobbles event - Sunday 26th November -details here and here - Full details can be viewed at https://bit.ly/Cobbles23.

   

  *****

  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
  •  

  Wishing everyone a lovely weekend

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 3rd November

  Fri 03 Nov 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  It has been lovely having the children back in school this week.

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2024

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council opened on the 1st November 2023 and closes for online applications on the 15th January 2024.

   

  Poppy Appeal 

  Some of our Year 2 children will be selling poppies at school next week. If you wish your child to purchase a poppy please send them to school with a suggested donation of £1.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  Chiltern Toy Bank is open to help families in the Chiltern District Council area who need some additional help this Christmas. Details are on their attached flyer - they are looking for donations of good quality pre-loved toys. If you know of any families needing support please encourage them to register with the Toy Bank on their website: www.chilterntoybank.org between 31st October and 20th November.

   

  PTA updates

  • Spooky bake sale - thanks for the support we hope you enjoyed! Our awesome bakers raised £312 for the school.
  • Smarties challenge - if you haven’t already, please pass to the teachers early next week. An envelope (with child name and class) is fine if the smarties tube didn’t make it! Don’t forget gift aid declaration as we can claim an extra 25%. Winning class to be announced next week.
  • We’ve set a ‘November parents challenge’ for a chance to win up to £50 voucher, see Classlist post and sign up to easyfundraising.
  • Look out on Classlist for dates for preloved uniform drop off and planned sale.

   

  Future PTA key dates

  • 19^th November - deadline to order tickets for our Christmas shopping event, where the children will choose their own gifts for family members (£3) and pets (£2.50) see Classlist event to order.
  • 30^th November - collect elf arrival / Christmas countdown balloons. Additional opportunity for limited orders will be up on Classlist soon.
  • 2^nd December - village lights switch on, the PTA will have a stall selling cakes, sweets and Christmas bits!

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 6th November

   

  • Parents Evening 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm

   

    Tuesday 7th November

  • Gymnastics (before school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Wednesday 8th November

  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 9th November

  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 10th November

  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 13th November: Odd Socks Day

  Thursday 16th November: Parents Evening 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

  Tuesday 21st November: Infant School Open Day

  Wednesday 29th November: Year 1 sports event - more detail to follow

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop - more detail to follow

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk-more detail to follow

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum - more detail to follow

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2 pm

   

  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

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 3rd November

  Fri 03 Nov 2023 CSG Junior School
  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. 

   

  Future dates:

   

  Monday 6th November

  • 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 

   

  Future Dates:

   

  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