Dear Parents / Carers
Thank you to the village library for opening specially for our children to visit them - the children are enjoying these special opening times.
Well done to the Year 4 team that attended the Davenies Football Festival on Tuesday. The organisers described the afternoon as "a feast of fabulous football and even some sunshine."
The U11s football team lost their cup game against Butlers Court last Friday - losing 3-0. The teams were very evenly matched but the home side proved to be stronger on the day. Congratulations to the team for reaching this stage of the cup.
Message from Donna Westall, Chair of Governors - following the request for a nomination to the role of parent governor, Hemal Pandya, an Infant school parent, was the only candidate and so has been elected unopposed. We are really pleased that he has joined the Governing Board and welcome him to the team.
Behaviour of siblings / younger children at pickup time - we ask that you keep an eye on any children in your charge whilst they are on the school premises at drop off and pickup times. They should not be going into classrooms before the end of the school day or knocking on doors and windows when lessons are still in progress. Many thanks for your support.
Head lice - we are aware of some cases of head lice in school. Please remember to check your child's hair regularly and treat it if needed. Please ensure that long hair is tied back
Building work in school - the new doors and windows have been fitted in Acer class and look fantastic. Next week work will continue to take place in the Main Hall and Ash classroom. Some of the lunchtime sports leaders clubs will be affected during the early part of the week. Work is planned to start in Ash class on Tuesday and children will be asked to go to the Main Hall for morning registration. Pick up will be from the playground as normal
Year 3 Library visit on Thursday 16th - Oak class will be visiting the library on Thursday afternoon and we are looking to reschedule a visit for Ash class in the summer term
Year 5 - sadly the Tag Rugby PE festival has been cancelled and we do not think this will be rescheduled. Year 5 children to come in normal uniform please and they can have a school meal as usual on Thursday 16th
Year 5 - we are still looking for a couple of parent helpers with DBSs to help on the Churches trip on Monday 27th March. Please speak to your class teacher or email the school office if you are able to help.
Year 6 - Year 6 PE will be on Monday next week due to the Family Day activities on Friday 17th March
Author visit - On Friday 24th March, author Josh Lacey will be visiting our school. Josh will lead a whole school assembly and then will be doing workshops with each year group. 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, THURSDAY 23rd MARCH.
BUY THE BOOKS HERE: https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/josh-lacey-march-24th/
Sports Leaders Clubs - these will be run by Year 6 for children in lower year groups - children who have signed up will just need to bring trainers in on the day their club is running. Clubs will be from 12:20 until 12:45
- Monday - Cheerleading - Mail Hall
- Tuesday - Football - Field
- Tuesday - Tennis - Main Hall
- Wednesday - Just Dance & Dodge - Main Hall
- Thursday - Crazy football - Field
- Thursday - tennis / Dodgeball - Main Hall
Amazon Wish List - a huge thanks for the donations that we have received this week. 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
Diary dates for next week
Monday 13th March
- 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
- Year 3 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- No Music lessons today - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - morning in the Music Room
- Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - all year groups welcome from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- No Music lessons today - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
- Year 4 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library cards
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all year groups welcome from 12:50pm to 1:15pm
- Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details
Wednesday 15th March
- 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
- Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit and Beech Class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
- Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the Top Field - please remember football kit and boots / shinpads - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from Beech class
- Basketball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit and trainers - Year 3 & 4 from 3:30 to 4:45pm
Thursday 16th March
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - Year 3 & 4 from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - club details
- Year 4 PE day - 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 - Violin lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT - in the Music Room
- Dodgeball Club with Mrs Spencer in the Main Hall - remember trainers - for Year 6 from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Bignall, BMT - in the Music Room
- Year 3 Oak children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library card
- Homework club - in IT Suite for invited pupils - 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from Dining Hall
- Football Club with PFO - on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
- No netball club today - all players are involved in the match today
- U11s netball match - home v Seer Green School - details here for invited players
Friday 17th March
- Comic Relief Day - children may wear something red in return for a suggested £1 donation for the Comic Relief Charity. This can be a costume with a red theme or just their normal school uniform with something red.
- Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in
- No Year 6 PE day today - no PE sessions today due to Family Day activities
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
- Families to School Day - dads or other family members are invited to join their children in the afternoon to make a card for Mother's Day and visit the PTA cafe - details here - you are invited to visit between 1:30pm and 3pm
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Future Dates
Monday 20th March - Arts Week in school this week - we are still looking for donations of plastic bottles and plastic bottle tops/ lids
Tuesday 21st March - dress rehearsal for Music and Arts Performance during the afternoon (for children only)
Tuesday 21st March - U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B at Holmer Green from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team
Wednesday 22nd March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (note change of date)
Thursday 23rd March - Music and Arts Evening in school during the evening - from 6pm to 7:30pm (performers to be on site by 5:50pm)
Friday 24th March - Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall (extra session for one missed on 9th March)
Friday 24th March - Author Visit - Josh Lacey - books can be pre-ordered here
Friday 24th March - no Friday assembly today due to author visit
Friday 24th March - class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - starting at 2:50pm (new date)
Monday 27th March - SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister this week - appointment dates / times TBC nearer the time - note new date
Monday 27th March - Year 5 CSP Churches visit - details here
Monday 27th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning
Tuesday 28th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning
Tuesday 18th March - U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm (rescheduled match for same team)
Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - initial letter and kit list and final letter - drop off between 9:15am and 9:30am with the Year 4 teachers who will be at the front of the main house
Friday 31st March - Maple 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 31st March - Year 4 children to be collected from Woodrow High House between 1:30pm and 2:15pm
Friday 31st March - last day of term (early finish at 2:15pm)
Monday 18th April - Year 6 trip to Brooklands Museum
Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 10am - details TBC
Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday
Tuesday 2nd May - Year 6 to attend the 11:30am Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service
Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)
Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for Coronation
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 5 will doing CAT tests in school this week
Monday 22nd May - Year 6 trip to Chester - letter and kit list details
Monday 28th May - Half term week
Monday 5th June - INSET day
Tuesday 6th June - Year 5 to attend the 11:30am Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service
Monday 26th June - Sports Week
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Community Events - see details here
CSG Tennis Club easter holiday camp - details here
CCC Exam Invigilator advert - details here
PFO and PFO+ Easter holiday camps - details here
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