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• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 30th January

  Fri 30 Jan 2026 Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  Weekly Attendance

  We will continue to monitor attendance this term and this week's attendance was 95.5%, year to date 94.5%. We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. 

   

  Mathseeds

  We are very impressed with the number of children logging on and completing lessons this week. It is also great to see how much Mathseeds is helping to develop key maths skills as this can be seen in our day to day lessons. The class who has engaged with Mathseeds the most is Ruby class with Diamond class in 2nd place. The children who have completed the most lessons this week are:

   

  Pearl - Lyla and Joshua

  Sapphire - Barnaby and Karter

  Emerald - Scarlett and Vinnie

  Ruby - Elena and Harriet

  Amethyst - Araelia and Toby

  Diamond - Oliver and George

   

  Parking

  A polite reminder from the Guide Hut: please do not park in or block the entrance to the Guide Hut.

   

  Sadly we have received another complaint from one of our neighbours regarding inconsiderate parking. We do ask on the parking promise (which all parents agree to) not to park on School Lane or other roads around the school. Please park away from the school and take the time to enjoy a walk and talk with your child to and from school. 

   

  Pips Dance Academy

  Pips Dance Academy holds a dance club for Junior School children and is holding a free trial week next week for their mini dance classes:

   

  Mondays- Beginners Street (age 4+)

  Wednesday- Baby Ballet- (from 2.5)

  Friday- Mini Pips with Acro (from 2.5)

  Saturday- Mini Pips (from 2.5)

  If you are interested in your child trialling one of the classes, here is the booking form: https://form.jotform.com/pipsdanceacademy/form . Please mention the school when signing up.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 2nd February

  • Reception Owl visit 
  • Captiv8 Football 15.30-16.30 - open to Reception, Years 1 and 2

   

  Tuesday 3rd February

   

  Wednesday 4th February

  • Mini Tennis lunchtime club 12.20 - 12.50pm - open to Years 1 and 2

   

  Thursday 5th February

   

  Friday 6th February

   

  Future Dates

   

  New dates in bold

   

  Tuesday 10th February: Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents

  Wednesday 11th February: Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents

  Thursday 12th February:Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents 

  Friday 13th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 23rd February: School opens at 8.45 am

  Tuesday 3rd March: Reception trip to Bekonscot Model Village - more detail to follow

  Thursday 5th March: Infant School parents evening 17.00-20.00

  Monday 16th March: Reception PE Festival - more detail to follow

  Monday 16th March: Infant School parents evening 15.30-18.00

  Thursday 19th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - more detail to follow

  Thursday 26th March: Easter Service at Village Church 9.15am - parents invited to attend

  Friday 27th March: School closes at 13.30 for Easter break

  Monday 13th April: School opens at 8.45 am

  Wednesday 22nd April: Year 1 trip to Waddesdon Manor - more detail to follow

  Tuesday 28th April: Year 1 PE Festival

  Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday

  Tuesday 5th May: Reception PE Festival

  Friday 22nd May: School closes for half term

  Saturday 13th June: Strawberry Fayre

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 30th January

  Fri 30 Jan 2026 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Thank you to everyone who supported the PTA Break the Rules Day today.

   

  Weekly Attendance - we will continue to monitor attendance this term. Attendance at the Junior School this week is 93.6%, and the year to date is 95.2%.

   

  Contacting the office - please can you include your child's full name and class when contacting the office as this makes it easier to ensure the message goes to the correct member of staff. Thank you 

   

  Sickness and diarrhoea - a reminder that if your child has sickness and/or diarrhoea, even just the one episode, they need to stay off school for 48 hours following the last bout.

   

  PTA Dates:

  • Taylor Swift concert - Wednesday 11^th February - tickets still available via Classlist = link to Classlist event here.
  • Valentine's Bake Sale on lower playground - Friday 13^th February
  • Ladies Pamper Night - Friday 6^th March - details to be released on Classlist
  • Mother's Day gift collection - Friday 13^th March - details to be released on Classlist
  • Easter themed Disco - event timings 5:30pm to 7pm - Friday 13th March - tickets to be released on Classlist at 6pm on Thursday 12th February
  • Easter Bake Sale on lower playground - Thursday 26^th March
  • Easter chocolate hamper raffle draw - Thursday 26^th March

   

  PTA Fundraisers:

  • My School Lottery
  • Shopping Voucher Scheme - orders need to be in by 1^st February 2026 for this month.
  • Charity Clothing bin - at Parsonage Road entrance behind the fence, open in school hours.
  • Movement for Good - voting details on Classlist - it takes two minutes to do and the more votes for Chalfont St Giles Junior School the more chances we have to win. It is a voting scheme to win £1000
    •  Nominate here: https://movementforgood.com Charity number: 1086120 Name: CHALFONT ST GILES JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Category: Education

   

  Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you for the donations that were received in school this week

   

  Diary dates for next week:

   

  Monday 2nd February

  • Parent Evening bookings open at 7am today - link to letter - link to guide for parents
  • Year 3 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
  • Brass assembly with Gio Re for all children during the morning
  • Music lessons - Brass lessons with Mr Re, BMT - in the small meeting room by the Main Hall this morning

   

  Tuesday 3rd February

  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)
  • Music lessons - Violin lessons with Ms Windram, BMT-  in the small meeting room by the Main Hall this morning
  • Lego club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - a drop in club for all children (numbers permitting on any given day from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
  • Drama Club with Mrs Thomson in the Main Hall from  12.20pm to 12.50pm  - Year 5 & 6 club
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Captiv8 Life / PFO Football Club on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall 
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Rocky Road club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited children in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Netball club with Mrs Farshchi on the Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - children may change in Beech - don't forget PE kit and trainers

   

  Wednesday 4th February

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon
  • Year 5 Beech class - swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February) - water safety session - see email for details of extra kit needed
  • Year 5 Maple class - Street Dance workshops during PE lesson this afternoon
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the School Field from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - children change in Beech class - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - pick up from Beech

   

  Thursday 5th February

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Class Parent Reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room by main office (revised date)
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Art club with Mrs Starrs - Year 6 in the Art Room from 12:45 to 1:15pm
  • Netball match home v St Marys & All Saints - Green team - details have been sent to selected players
  • Year 5 & 6 Football Club with Mr Holmes on the School Field / Main Hall - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit (change in Main Hall) - from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall

   

  Friday 6th February

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, 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 - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
  • Dance Club - with Pips Dance Academy in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - open to all year groups - pick up from Main Hall 

  * *  * * *

   

  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Monday 9th February - Year 6 SATS practice mornings 

   

  Monday 9th February - Netball match home v Gerrards Cross - Gold team - details have been sent to invited team

   

  Tuesday 10th February -  Year 6 SATS practice mornings

   

  Tuesday 10th February - Safer Internet Day

   

  Tuesday 10th February - Football match - U11 Boys Cup Match Away v Prestwood - manager Mr Holmes - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here (packed lunch needed)

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Thursday 12th February - U11 Boys Cup Match vs Prestwood Away - manager Mr Holmes - details TBC (no football club on today due to match)

   

  Friday 13th February  - last day of half term (Dress Down Friday details TBC)

  
  Friday 13th February - PTA Valentine's Bake Sale after school

   

  Monday 16th February - Half term holiday week 

   

  Monday 23rd February - School opens for new half term today

   

  Monday 23rd February - Science Week in School

   

  Tuesday 24th February - Year 5 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Thursday 26th February - Year 4 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon -  details TBC

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 4 Fitness PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 3 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 4th March - Year 3 Benchball PE Festival at Amersham School during the morning - children to wear PE kit to school today - details here

   

  Wednesday 4th March - Year 5 Maple class - swimming lessons start today - details here

   

  Thursday 5th March - World Book Day - details TBC   

   

  Thursday 5th March - Year 6 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Monday 9th March - Parents evening from 3:40pm to 6:10pm - details here

   

  Thursday 12th March - Football match - U11 Boys Football Match Away vs SMAS - manager Mr Holmes - details TBC (no football club on today due to match)

   

  Friday 13th March - PTA Easter themed - details TBC

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school to watch - details TBC

   

  Tuesday 17th March - Oak class parents evening from 3pm to 5:30pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - in the main hall 5:30pm to 7:30pm approx - details TBC

   

  Thursday 19th March - Parents evening from 5pm to 8pm - details here

   

  Monday 23rd March - Year 5 visit to Chalfont St Peter Churches - details here and Google form here (packed lunch needed today)

   

  Tuesday 24th March - Year 4 visit to Neasden Temple - details here (packed lunch needed today)

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here (packed lunch needed today)

   

  Friday 27th March - last day of term finish at 1:45pm
  
  Monday 13th April - start of new term today

   

  Tuesday 5th May - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Thursday 7th May - Year 4 Frisbee PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 2nd June - Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Friday 5th June - Year 4 day visit to Woodrow High House activity centre near Amersham - details here (packed lunch needed today)

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here (packed lunch needed today)

   

  Tuesday 14th July - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  * * * * * 

  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here

   

  Smart Raspberry Cookery Club - half term camp - details here

   

  Springbucks Half Term camp - details here and further details here

   

  Amersham Music Centre open day event on Saturday 7th February - Wake Up to Music Centre - details here

   

  Wycombe Wanderers - kickabout clubs - details here

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 23rd January

  Fri 23 Jan 2026 Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  Weekly Attendance

  We will continue to monitor attendance this term and this week's attendance was 92.9%, year to date 94.4%. We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. 

   

  Mathseeds

  Another huge well done to all the children who have logged onto Mathseeds this week. The class who has engaged with Mathseeds the most is Ruby class with Sapphire class in 2nd place, although Pearl class was a very close 3rd! The children who have completed the most lessons this week are:

   

  Pearl - George and Eliza

  Sapphire - Haadi and Oliver

  Emerald - Eva and Sofia

  Ruby - Lyra and Harry

  Amethyst - Joey and Cleo

  Diamond - Vidhura and Emme

   

  Accident Reporting

  If your child bumps their head and treatment such as an ice pack has been applied, a telephone call will be made to the parents informing them of the injury. 

  For minor injuries, a note will be sent home in their book bag.

   

  Watches

  Please do not send your child into school with any kind of smart watch.  The only watches allowed are simple, timekeeping watches.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for details of events coming up in the community. There is a parent session on how to understand and manage child anxiety and Springbucks Gymnastics Club are running gymnastics holiday camps.

   

  PTA Update

  • The PTA had their first termly planning meeting. Some key dates for your diary below... If you'd like to join the PTA Friends community please follow this link - from there you can see the other groups for events if you'd like to help out.
  • Buy & Donate group - there is an active WhatsApp group for helping you declutter or find hidden treasures link to join. Thanks to Mrs Gillam for coordinating.
  • Preloved uniform - we will be launching an online sale at the end of next week, followed by a playground sale date TBA. If there is anything you are desperate for at any time, message Infant PTA on classlist and we will do our best! Donations of logo'd items are always appreciated.

   

  PTA Future Dates

  • Monday 9 February - Valentines Bake Sale and Fancy Dress Sale, infant school playground at pick up.
  • Wednesday 11 February - Taylor Swift tribute concert in the Memorial Hall last remaining tickets here
  • Thursday 5 March - World Book Day - more details to be announced but Wonka Bars and golden tickets will be back!
  • Friday 27 March - Easter bake sale
  • Saturday 13 June - Strawberry Fayre - SAVE THE DATE

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 26th January

  • Captiv8 Football 15.30-16.30 - open to Reception, Years 1 and 2

   

  Tuesday 27th January

   

  Wednesday 28th January

  • Mini Tennis lunchtime club 12.20 - 12.50pm - open to Years 1 and 2

   

  Thursday 29th January

   

  Friday 30th January

   

  Future Dates

   

  New dates in bold

   

  Monday 2nd February: Reception Owl visit 

  Tuesday 10th February: Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents

  Wednesday 11th February: Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents

  Thursday 12th February:Reception and Year 1 Phonics lesson observation for parents 

  Friday 13th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 23rd February: School opens at 8.45 am

  Tuesday 3rd March: Reception trip to Bekonscot Model Village - more detail to follow

  Thursday 5th March: Infant School parents evening 17.00-20.00

  Monday 16th March: Reception PE Festival - more detail to follow

  Monday 16th March: Infant School parents evening 15.30-18.00

  Thursday 19th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - more detail to follow

  Thursday 26th March: Easter Service at Village Church 9.15am - parents invited to attend

  Friday 27th March: School closes at 13.30 for Easter break

  Monday 13th April: School opens at 8.45 am

  Wednesday 22nd April: Year 1 trip to Waddesdon Manor - more detail to follow

  Tuesday 28th April: Year 1 PE Festival

  Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday

  Tuesday 5th May: Reception PE Festival

  Friday 22nd May: School closes for half term

• Junior - Weekly Email - Friday 23rd January

  Fri 23 Jan 2026 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that the children enjoyed the performance of Cinderella this morning.

   

  Weekly Attendance - We will continue to monitor attendance this term. Attendance at the Junior School this week is 94.1% and the year to date is 95.3%.

   

  Drama club - there are a couple of spaces in the Year 5 and 6 Drama Club. If your child would like to join Mrs Thomson's club on Tuesday lunchtimes please can you email the school office. Thank you

   

  PTA Dates:

  • Break the rules day- Friday 30^th January - details on Classlist or posters in school
  • Taylor Swift concert - Wednesday 11^th February - tickets still available via Classlist = link to Classlist event here.
  • Valentine's Bake Sale - Friday 13^th February
  • Mother's Day gift collection - Friday 13^th February, details to be released on Classlist
  • Ladies Pamper Night - Friday 6^th March
  • Easter themed Disco -  5:00-6:30 - date TBC
  • Easter Bake Sale - Thursday 26^th March
  • Easter chocolate hamper raffle draw - Thursday 26^th March

   

  PTA Fundraisers:

  • My School Lottery
  • Shopping Voucher Scheme
  • Charity Clothing bin
  • Movement for Good - details will be available on Classlist

   

  Illness - a quick reminder that if your child is unwell and needs Calpol, or other pain relief, to alleviate symptoms such as a temperature, they should stay off school that day. Thank you for your support.

   

  Head lice - we are seeing cases of head lice in school - please remember that long hair should be tied back and to check hair on a regular basis - NHS advice is available here

   

  Office hours - a reminder that the school office is open between 8:30am and 4pm. Outside of these hours please email or leave a message on the answerphone. Thank you

   

  Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you for the donation of books, skipping ropes and  tissues that were received in school this week

   

  Diary dates for next week:

   

  Monday 26th January

  • Year 3 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
  • Music lessons - Brass lessons with Mr Re, BMT - in the small meeting room by the Main Hall this morning

   

  Tuesday 27th January

  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Lego club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - a drop in club for all children (numbers permitting on any given day from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
  • Drama Club with Mrs Thomson in the Main Hall from  12.20pm to 12.50pm  - Year 5 & 6 club
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Year 6 Circuits PE Festival during the morning - children to wear school PE kit today - gates will open early for Year 6 at 9:40am to have time to register before getting the coach at 8:45am - form here
  • Captiv8 Life / PFO Football Club on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall 
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Rocky Road club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited children in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Netball club with Mrs Farshchi on the Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - children may change in Beech - don't forget PE kit and trainers

   

  Wednesday 28th January

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music and Arts Auditions - in the Main Hall for children who have signed up to take part in Music and Arts - please can children bring in everything they need to perform their piece for Mr Holmes today
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon
  • Year 5 Beech class - swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February)  - details here
  • Year 5 Maple class - Street Dance workshops during PE lesson this afternoon
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the School Field from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - children change in Beech class - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - pick up from Beech

   

  Thursday 29th January

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Class Parent Reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room by main office
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Violin lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Art club with Mrs Starrs - Year 6 in the Art Room from 12:45 to 1:15pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Football Club with Mr Holmes on the School  Field / Main Hall - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit (change in Main Hall) - from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall

   

  Friday 30th January

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, from 8:45am until 8:55am (gates will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
  • PTA Break the Rules day - details as per Classlist or posters in school
  • Year 6 PE day today - children to come to school in clothing suitable for PE today - trainers, no earrings and hair to be tied back during PE
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
  • Dance Club - with Pips Dance Academy in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - open to all year groups - pick up from Main Hall 

  * *  * * *

  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Tuesday 3rd February - Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 5th February - netball match home v St Marys & All Saints - Green team - details TBC

  Monday 9th February - Year 6 SATS practice mornings 

   

  Tuesday 10th February -  Year 6 SATS practice mornings

   

  Tuesday 10th February - Safer Internet Day

   

  Monday 9th February - netball match home v Gerrards Cross - Gold team - details TBC

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here (packed lunch needed)

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Friday 13th February  - last day of half term (Dress Down Friday details TBC)

   

  Monday 16th February - Half term holiday week 

   

  Monday 23rd February  - school opens for new half term today

   

  Monday 23rd February - Science Week in School

   

  Tuesday 24th February - Year 5 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Thursday 26th February - Year 4 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon -  details TBC

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 4 Fitness PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 3 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 4th March - Year 3 Benchball PE Festival at Amersham School during the morning - details here

   

  Thursday 5th March - World Book Day - details TBC   

   

  Tuesday 5th March - Year 6 children will be visiting the village library this afternoon - details TBC

   

  Monday 9th March - Parents evening from 3:40pm to 6:10pm - details TBC

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school ot watch - details TBC

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - details here

   

  Thursday 19th March - Parents evening from 5pm to 8pm - details TBC (amended date)

   

  Monday 23rd March - Year 5 visit to Chalfont St Peter Churches - details TBC

   

  Tuesday 24th March - Year 4 visit to Neasden Temple - details here - (packed lunch)

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here - (packed lunch)

   

  Tuesday 5th May - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Thursday 7th May - Year 4 Frisbee PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 2nd June - Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Friday 5th June - Year 4 day visit to Woodrow High House activity centre near Amersham - details here

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here

   

  Tuesday 14th July - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  * * * * * 

  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here

   

  Bucks Council Mind Morning - Theme: Managing Anxiety details here

   

  Springbucks Half Term camp - details here and further details here

   

  Child Bereavement UK’s annual Snowdrop Walk returns on Sunday 1 February 2026 at West Wycombe Park - details here. For more information please visit: Snowdrop Walk in Buckinghamshire | Child Bereavement UK

   

  Amersham Music Centre open day event on Saturday 7th February - Wake Up to Music Centre - details here

  Wycombe Wanderers - kickabout clubs - details here

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 16th January

  Fri 16 Jan 2026 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Weekly Attendance - We will continue to monitor attendance this term. Attendance at the Junior School this week is 94.3% and for the school year to date it is 95.4% (National average is 94.8%).

   

  PTA Dates:

  • Break the rules day- Friday 30^th January - details to follow
  • Taylor Swift concert - Wednesday 11^th February - tickets still available via Classlist = link to Classlist event here.
  • Valentine's Bake Sale - Friday 13^th February
  • Mother's Day gift collection - Friday 13^th February, details to be released on Classlist
  • Ladies Pamper Night - Friday 6^th March
  • Easter themed Disco -  5:00-6:30 - date TBC
  • Easter Bake Sale - Thursday 26^th March
  • Easter chocolate hamper raffle draw - Thursday 26^th March

   

  PTA Fundraisers:

  • My School Lottery
  • Shopping Voucher Scheme
  • Charity Clothing bin
  • Movement for Good - details will be available on Classlist

   

  Spring term school run clubs - school led clubs start this week except for netball which starts on 27th January when the evenings will be a bit lighter

   

  Spring term external clubs:

  • Smart Raspberry Cookery club flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Captiv8 PFO Football club- flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Mark Schofield Tennis club - flyer (Wednesday after school)
  • Springbucks Gym club - flyer (Thursday before school)
  • Pips Dance club - flyer (Friday after school)

  Medicines in school - if your child needs to have medicines in school please contact the school office to discuss this and to ensure that we have the necessary paperwork. If antibiotics need to be given 4 times a day then we can administer these and we can also give other prescribed meds. We ask that any meds needed in school are dropped off at the office with the appropriate paperwork.

   

  Request  for tissues - any donations of full boxes of tissues will be gratefully received, especially in Year 3

   

  Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you for the donation of books that were received in school this week

   

  Diary dates for next week:

   

  Monday 19th January

  • Year 3 Skipping PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
  • Music lessons - Brass lessons with Mr Re, BMT - in the small meeting room by the Main Hall this morning

   

  Tuesday 20th January

  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Lego club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - a drop in club for all children (numbers permitting on any given day from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
  • Drama Club with Mrs Thomson in the Main Hall from  12.20pm to 12.50pm  - Year 5 & 6 club
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Captiv8 Life / PFO Football Club on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall 
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Rocky Road club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited children in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 21st January

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 5 Beech class - swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February)  - details here
  • Year 5 Maple class - Street Dance workshops during PE lesson this afternoon
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the School Field from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - children change in Beech class - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - pick up from Beech

   

  Thursday 22nd January

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • 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 this morning
  • Music lessons - Violin lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Art club with Mrs Starrs - Year 6 in the Art Room from 12:45 to 1:15pm
  • Year 5 & 6 Football Club with Mr Holmes on the School  Field / Main Hall - football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit (change in Main Hall) - from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall

   

  Friday 23rd January

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, 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
  • Pantomime with M&M productions during the morning - Cinderella - details here
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
  • Dance Club - with Pips Dance Academy in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - open to all year groups - pick up from Main Hall 

  * *  * * *

   

  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Tuesday 27th January - Year 6 Circuits PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - will be early start for coach at 8:45am - form here

   

  Tuesday 27th January - Netball club starts today

   

  Tuesday 3rd February - Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 5th February - netball match home v St Marys & All Saints - Green team - details TBC

  Monday 9th February - Year 6 SATS practice mornings 

   

  Tuesday 10th February -  Year 6 SATS practice mornings

   

  Monday 9th February - netball match home v Gerrargs Cross - Gold team - details TBC

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Friday 13th February  - last day of half term (Dress Down Friday details TBC)

   

  Monday 16th February - Half term holiday week 

   

  Monday 23rd February  - school opens for new half term today

   

  Monday 23rd February - Science Week in School

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 4 Fitness PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Thursday 5th March - World Book Day - details TBC   

   

  Monday 9th March - Parents evening from 3:40pm to 6:10pm - details TBC

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school ot watch - details TBC

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - details here

   

  Thursday 19th March - Parents evening from 5pm to 8pm - details TBC (amended date)

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here

   

  Tuesday 5th May - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Thursday 7th May - Year 4 Frisbee PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 2nd June - Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here

   

  Tuesday 14th July - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  * * * * * 

  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here

  Child Bereavement UK’s annual Snowdrop Walk returns on Sunday 1 February 2026 at West Wycombe Park - details here. For more information please visit: Snowdrop Walk in Buckinghamshire | Child Bereavement UK

   

  Amersham Music Centre open day event on Saturday 7th February - Wake Up to Music Centre - details here

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 16th January

  Fri 16 Jan 2026 Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  Midday Supervisor role

  We are looking to recruit a midday supervisor on a fixed term basis. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this position please email the school office.

   

  Weekly Attendance

  We will continue to monitor attendance this term and this week's attendance was 94.2%, year to date 94.5%. National average is 94.8%. We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. 

   

  Mathseeds

  Well done to all the children who have logged onto Mathseeds. Some children have really impressed us with the amount of lessons they have completed this week! The class who has engaged with Mathseeds the most is Diamond class with Ruby class in 2nd place. The children who have completed the most lessons this week are:

   

  Pearl - Angad and Teddy

  Sapphire - Mila and Harper

  Emerald - Vinnie and Brando

  Ruby - Otalie and Amelie

  Amethyst - Rory and Diya

  Diamond - Dougal and Emme

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 19th January

  • Captiv8 Football 15.30-16.30 - open to Reception, Years 1 and 2

   

  Tuesday 20th January

  • Year 1 PE Festival

   

  Wednesday 21st January

  • Mini Tennis lunchtime club 12.20 - 12.50pm - open to Years 1 and 2

   

  Thursday 22nd January

   

  Friday 23rd January

  • M and M Productions Cinderella pantomime 

   

  Future Dates

   

  New dates in bold

   

  Monday 2nd February: Reception Owl visit 

  Friday 13th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 23rd February: School opens at 8.45 am

  Tuesday 3rd March: Reception trip to Bekonscot Model Village - more detail to follow

  Thursday 5th March: Infant School parents evening 17.00-20.00

  Monday 16th March: Reception PE Festival - more detail to follow

  Monday 16th March: Infant School parents evening 15.30-18.00

  Thursday 19th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - more detail to follow

  Thursday 26th March: Easter Service at Village Church 9.15am - parents invited to attend

  Friday 27th March: School closes at 13.30 for Easter break

  Monday 13th April: School opens at 8.45 am

  Wednesday 22nd April: Year 1 trip to Waddesdon Manor - more detail to follow

  Tuesday 28th April: Year 1 PE Festival

  Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday

  Tuesday 5th May: Reception PE Festival

  Friday 22nd May: School closes for half term

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 9th January

  Fri 09 Jan 2026 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  It has been lovely to see everyone back in school this week.

   

  Weekly Attendance - We will continue to monitor attendance this term. Attendance at the Junior School has been 95.4% this week and this year to date is 95.5%.  We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. The NHS has prepared some useful guidance for parents/carers regarding when your child should stay at home. Please view the information here. Thank you for your continued support in this area.

   

  Volunteer readers - we are looking forward to seeing our volunteer readers back in school from next week

   

  Spring term school run clubs - the Spring term clubs timetable and sign up info has been emailed to parents this week. 

   

  Spring term external clubs:

  • Smart Raspberry Cookery club flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Captiv8 PFO Football club- flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Mark Schofield Tennis club - flyer (Wednesday after school)
  • Springbucks Gym club - flyer (Thursday before school)
  • Pips Dance club - flyer (Friday after school)

   

  Music and Arts Evening - On the evening of Tuesday 17th March the Junior School will be holding our annual Music and Arts Evening.  Children are asked to prepare a piece of music to play, a song to sing, a poem to recite or a dance to perform. If your child would like to be considered for the Music and Arts Evening, please can you complete the Google form here by Friday 24th January

   

  Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. 

   

  Diary dates for next week:

   

  Monday 12th January

  • Year 3 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 -  IT Discovery sessions in school today
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
  • Music lessons - Brass lessons with Mr Re, BMT - in the small meeting room by the Main Hall this morning

   

  Tuesday 13th January

  • Year 5 - IT Discovery sessions in school today
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Captiv8 Life / PFO Football Club on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall 
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 14th January

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 5 Beech class - swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February)  - details here
  • Year 5 Maple class - Street Dance workshops during PE lesson this afternoon
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith, BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on Top Playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Thursday 15th January

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • 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 this morning

   

  Friday 16th January

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, 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 - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
  • Dance Club - note that this week is only for children who are taking part in the Pips Show with Pips Dance Academy in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - (main club starts Friday 23rd January) open to all year groups - pick up from Main Hall 

  * *  * * *

   

  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Monday 19th January - Year 3 Skipping PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Friday 23rd January - Pantomime with M&M productions during the morning - Cinderella - details here

   

  Tuesday 27th January - Year 6 Circuits PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - will be early start for coach at 8:45am - form here

   

  Tuesday 3rd February - Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 5th February - netball match home v St Marys & All Saints - Green team - details TBC

  Monday 9th February - Year 6 SATS practice mornings 

   

  Tuesday 10th February -  Year 6 SATS practice mornings

   

  Monday 9th February - netball match home v Gerrargs Cross - Gold team - details TBC

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Friday 13th February  - last day of half term (Dress Down Friday details TBC)

   

  Monday 16th February - Half term holiday week 

   

  Monday 23rd February  - school opens for new half term today

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 4 Fitness PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Thursday 5th March - World Book Day - details TBC   

   

  Thursday 5th March - parents evening from 5pm to 8pm - details TBC

  Monday 9th March - parents evening from 3:40pm to 6:10pm - details TBC

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school ot watch - details TBC

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - details here

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here

   

  Tuesday 5th May - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Thursday 7th May - Year 4 Frisbee PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 2nd June - Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here

   

  Tuesday 14th July - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  * * * * * 

  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here

   

  Child Bereavement UK’s annual Snowdrop Walk returns on Sunday 1 February 2026 at West Wycombe Park - details here. For more information please visit: Snowdrop Walk in Buckinghamshire | Child Bereavement UK

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 9th January

  Fri 09 Jan 2026 Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  Welcome back! It has been lovely to see all the children back after the Christmas break and we are looking forward to the term ahead.

   

  Midday Supervisor role

  We are looking to recruit a midday supervisor on a fixed term basis. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this position please email the school office.

   

  Weekly Attendance

  We will continue to monitor attendance this term and this week's attendance was 96.1%, year to date 94.4%. We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. 

   

  The NHS has prepared some useful guidance for parents/carers regarding when your child should stay at home. Please view the information here

   

  Thank you for your continued support in this area.

   

  Parking on Silver Hill

  The Parish Council have received several complaints about parents parking on double yellow lines on Silver Hill at school drop off and pick up times.

  The Parish Council have had the traffic wardens to the location on several occasions as well as the police and are now looking at longer term measures to prevent drivers from parking in this area as it causes a danger to all road users. 

  Please can we remind you of the parking promise you agreed to when you joined the school and not park in the areas around the school including Silver Hill and School Lane.

   

  Infant School Lunchtime Clubs

   

  Captiv8 Football Club - Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to sign up.

   

  Mini Tennis - Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to sign up.

   

  Starting Reception - September 2026

  Please click here for a link to the School Admission page on the Bucks CC website. This closes on the 15th January.

   

  Moving to Junior School - 2026

  Please click here for a link to the School Admission page on the Bucks CC website. This closes on the 15th January

   

   PTA Update

  • After a successful autumn term raising over £9k culminating in a fantastically festive Christmas Fayre we are into planning for the Spring term and Strawberry Fayre. 

   

  PTA Key Dates

  • 11 February - Taylor Swift tribute night - tickets on Classlist

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 12th January

  • Captiv8 Football 15.30-16.30 - open to Reception, Years 1 and 2

   

  Tuesday 13th January

   

  Wednesday 14th January

  • Mini Tennis lunchtime club 12.20 - 12.50pm - open to Years 1 and 2

   

  Thursday 15th January

   

  Friday 16th January

   

  Future Dates

   

  New dates in bold

   

  Tuesday 20th January: Year 1 PE Festival

  Friday 23rd January: M and M Productions Cinderella pantomime 

  Monday 2nd February: Reception Owl visit 

  Friday 13th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 23rd February: School opens at 8.45 am

  Tuesday 3rd March: Reception trip to Bekonscot Model Village - more detail to follow

  Thursday 5th March: Infant School parents evening 17.00-20.00

  Monday 16th March: Reception PE Festival - more detail to follow

  Monday 16th March: Infant School parents evening 15.30-18.00

  Thursday 19th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - more detail to follow

  Thursday 26th March: Easter Service at Village Church 9.15am - parents invited to attend

  Friday 27th March: School closes at 13.30 for Easter break

  Monday 13th April: School opens at 8.45 am

  Wednesday 22nd April: Year 1 trip to Waddesdon Manor - more detail to follow

  Tuesday 28th April: Year 1 PE Festival

  Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday

  Tuesday 5th May: Reception PE Festival

  Friday 22nd May: School closes for half term

• Junior - Weekly email - Monday 5th January update

  Mon 05 Jan 2026 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Below is a quick recap for this week. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in school tomorrow

   

  Year 3 are attending the Songs of Praise Service at the Village Church tomorrow and family members are welcome to attend

   

  School meal ordering - meals for the Spring term are available to order on ParentPay. Menus and lists of allergens are available here. Please note that meals need to be ordered 11 days in advance so that we can give St Joseph's accurate order numbers. If you need to cancel or change a meal for any reason, you can still do this by contacting the office by 9am on the day at the latest.

   

  Spring term school run clubs - the new clubs timetable and sign up info will be sent out this week.

   

  Spring term external clubs:

  • Smart Raspberry Cookery club flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Captiv8 PFO Football club- flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Mark Schofield Tennis club - flyer (Wednesday after school)
  • Springbucks Gym club - flyer (Thursday before school)
  • Pips Dance club - flyer (Friday after school)

   

  Diary dates for this week:

   

  Monday 5th January

  • INSET Day

   

  Tuesday 6th January

  • School opens for new term today
  • Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon

   

  Wednesday 7th January

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 5 Maple class - Street Dance workshops during PEe lesson this afternoon
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith  , BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon

   

  Thursday 8th January

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Open Morning for prospective Y3 parents (starting Sep 2026) - tour at 10am (no heads presentation today)
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT- in the Music Room this morning

   

  Friday 9th December

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, 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 - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day
  • Dance Club - note that this week is only for children who are taking part in the Pips Show with Pips Dance Academy in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - (main club starts Friday 23rd January) open to all year groups - pick up from Main Hall 

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  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Monday 12th January - IT Discovery sessions for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 in school today- 

   

  Tuesday 13th January - IT Discovery sessions for Year 5 in school today- 

   

  Wednesday 14th January - Beech class swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February)  - details here

   

  Monday 19th January - Year 3 Skipping PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Friday 23rd January - Pantomime with M&M productions - Cinderella - details here

   

  Tuesday 27th January - Year 6 Circuits PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - will be early start for coach at 8:45am - form here

   

  Tuesday 3rd February - Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Tuesday 3rd March - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school ot watch - details TBC

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - details here

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here

   

  Tuesday 5th May - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Tuesday 2nd June - Year 3 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here

   

  Tuesday 14th July - Year 4 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

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  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 19th December

  Fri 19 Dec 2025 Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  A quick reminder that school is finishing at 1:45pm today!

   

  A huge thank you to all of our amazing musicians who played during the carol services this week. Also thank you to Mr Holmes for organising the two services.

  
  A special thank you to the Year 6 helpers who have been sorting and delivering our Christmas post. They have delivered a lot of cards over the past few weeks!
  
  All of the staff would like to say a huge thank you for the Christmas gifts you have so generously given them - they really are very much appreciated!

   

  Weekly Attendance - attendance at the Junior School has been 93.9% this week and this year to date is 95.1%

   

  School meal ordering - meals for the Spring term are available to order on ParentPay. Menus and lists of allergens are available here. Please note that meals need to be ordered 11 days in advance so that we can give St Joseph's accurate order numbers. If you need to cancel or change a meal for any reason, you can still do this by contacting the office by 9am on the day at the latest.

   

  Spring term school run clubs - the new clubs timetable and sign up info will be sent out during the first week of the spring term. 

   

  Spring term external clubs:

  • Smart Raspberry Cookery club flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Captiv8 PFO Football club- flyer (Tuesday after school)
  • Mark Schofield Tennis club - flyer (Wednesday after school)
  • Springbucks Gym club - flyer (Thursday before school)
  • Pips Dance club - flyer (Friday after school)

   

  Art club blog for this half term: At Club Blog Autumn Term 2

   

  Staff Car Park work - we are hoping to re-model and extend the staff car park at some stage and we are looking for grants to fund this work. If any parents have experience of building surveying or putting together construction plans for such type of surfacing work and are able to help us with advice for this project please contact the school office

   

  PTA My School Lottery - a reminder that we are part of the My School Lottery and you can sign up for this national lottery to support our school fundraising 

   

  Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you for the generous donations of dishes for the dining hall, skipping ropes and coloured paper that have been delivered this week 

   

  Chalfont St Giles Parish Council is running two Christmas competitions this year.

  The Christmas window competition has two elements – children under 11 can count the number of coloured crackers in the shop windows and enter the competition. There will be three prizes available when the winning entry is drawn in January. Adults can vote for their favourite window using the link below.  The shop window with the most votes counted in January will win a prize and be awarded the prestigious Best Dressed Window Cup.

  Entry to this competition can be found at Christmas Competitions in Chalfont St Giles 2025 | Chalfont St Giles Parish Council. You can either complete the form online or download a paper copy. Paper copies are also available in the Community Library on the High Street.

   

  The second competition is the Christmas Tree Trail. There are 10 trees located around Chalfont St Giles High Street and Three Households. The trees have been decorated by groups and charities, and you can vote for your favourite tree. The tree with the most votes will win a cash prize. The locations of the trees and a suggested walking route can be found at Christmas Tree Trail 2025. You can vote online or there are voting forms available in the Community Library.

   

  Diary dates for next year:

   

  Monday 5th January

  • INSET Day

   

  Tuesday 6th January

  • School opens for new term today
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon

   

  Wednesday 7th January

  • Year 5 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Sackman-Smith  , BMT- in the Music Room this morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room this afternoon

   

  Thursday 8th January

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only (TBC If running today)
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Open Morning for prospective Y3 parents (starting Sep 2026) - tour at 10am (no heads presentation today)
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT- in the Music Room this morning

   

  Friday 9th December

  • Early doors opening - parents are welcome to pop into class, to read with your child or look at work books, 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 - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at the start of the day 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums - in the Music Room during the day

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  Future dates (changes in bold)

   

  Wednesday 14th January - Beech class swimming lessons start again today (last lesson is Wednesday 11th February)  - details here

   

  Friday 23rd January - Pantomime with M&M productions - Cinderella - details here

   

  Monday 19th January - Year 3 Skipping PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - form here

   

  Tuesday 27th January - Year 6 Circuits PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - will be early start for coach at 8:45am - form here

   

  Wednesday 11th February - Year 6 day trip to Hazard Alley - details here

   

  Wednesday 11th February - PTA event - Taylor Swift (tribute) Disco - full details and tickets on Classlist

   

  Monday 16th March - Music and Arts Dress Rehearsal during the afternoon for children in school ot watch - details TBC

  Tuesday 17th March - Music and Arts Evening - details here

   

  Wednesday 25th March - Year 6 day trip to Go Ape in Black Park - details here

   

  Wednesday 6th May - Year 3 Egyptian Day workshop - details here

   

  Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June - Year 6 PGL Trip - Initial letter - Kit list - Behaviour agreement

   

  Monday 6th July - Year 3 Day trip to PACCAR - details here

   

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  Community Events - details of some clubs and local activities are given here 

   

  Child Bereavement UK Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling in January 2026 in return for a donation - details here. Please register before Sunday 4th January: https://just-helping.org.uk/  In addition, the charity is looking for volunteers to help with the collection. For more information and to sign up please visit: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/faqs/christmas-tree-collection-volunteer-bucks-berks 

  South Bucks Charity Tractor Run in aid of Air Ambulance - Friday 19th December - details here - route via CSP (@ 8:30pm) and CSG (@8:50pm)

   

  Bucks Domestic Abuse Services - Wycombe Women's Aid offer support to women over the age of 16 with a range of services and advice lines - details here

   

  Captiv8/ PFO Christmas Camp - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds Christmas workshops - details here

   

  Smart Raspberry Christmas workshops - details here

   

  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year