Dear Parents / Carers
Thank you to Mrs Mannick for organising the school book fair this week. Funds raised from the sale of these books will be used to buy books for use in school.
Smarties Challenge - congratulations to Ash class who won the PTA Smarties Challenge. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser.
Autumn SEN Reviews and Parent Voice questionnaire - an email has gone out today to parents of children on the SEN register - please look out for the email and do let us know if you have not received it.
Parking - we have had a complaint about the parking on Parsonage Road where driveways have been blocked at pick up time. Please avoid driving up Parsonage Road and do not park on this road for dropping off and picking up from school. Thank you to those parking at the playing fields and considerately around the village.
Christmas Lunch - St Joseph's Kitchen have confirmed that our Christmas Lunch day will be Wednesday 7th December. Menu details are on the website here and have been added to ParentMail for you to place orders. On Wednesday 14th December St Josephs will be providing a simpler lunch as they will be making Christmas meals for other schools that day.
Bucks School Bus Consultation - details of the consultation on Bucks Council's proposed changes to home to school transport from September 2023 are available here
School Photo orders - contact sheets were sent home with children this week and an email with ordering details was sent to parents. Order online by Thursday 17th November for FREE delivery to the school (items will be delivered on 2nd December). Orders after the cut-off date will incur a P&P charge.
Affinity Water Roadworks on Deanway - we have been advised that there will be traffic lights on the Deanway on Friday 18th November, between Hillside Close and Milton's Cottage
Tuesday 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
- Year 3 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit - Year 3 Oak Class children will be taking part in a tennis taster session at CSG Tennis club during their PE lesson today
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all 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
Wednesday 16th 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
- Year 6 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit - Year 6 Bonsai Class children will be taking part in a tennis taster session at CSG Tennis club during their PE lesson today (Acacia will have a session next term)
- Acacia class swimming today - please remember swimming costumes, towels and goggles - letter here and google form here - donations towards costs can be made via Parentmail
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room - additional session
- Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan in the Main Hall / Top Field - please remember football kit and boots / shinpads - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm
- Tag Rugby Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit and trainers - Year 3 & 4 from 3:30 to 4:30pm (note earlier finish for the remainder of the term)
Thursday 17th November
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks Gymnastics in the Main hall from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
- Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit - Year 4 children will be taking part in a tennis taster session at CSG Tennis club during their PE lesson today
- Year 5 ukulele lessons today
- 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
- Lego Club with Mrs Baker in Acer Class - all year groups from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Dodgeball Club with Mrs Spencer in the Main Hall - for Year 6 from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Bignall, BMT - in the Music Room
- 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 / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
- 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 (note earlier finish for the remainder of the term
Friday 18th November
- Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in to class to read with children between 8:45 and 8:55am
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
- Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children from 12:45pm to 1:15pm
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Future Dates:
Monday 21st November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here
Tuesday 22nd November - Year 3 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit - Year 3 Ash Class children will be taking part in a tennis taser session at CSG Tennis club during their PE lesson today
Wednesday 23rd November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here
Thursday 24th November - Parents evening for all parents from 5:30pm to 8pm) - details here
Thursday 24th November - No homework club today due to parents evening
Thursday 30th November - Year 4 Roman Day - details here
Tuesday 6th December - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise Service in Village Church - service starts at 11:30am
Wednesday 7th December - School Christmas lunch - Turkey or Vegan Sausage roll - orders to be placed on ParentMail
Monday 12th December - Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning
Monday 13th December - Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning
Tuesday 13th December - Year 3 / Year 4 Carol Service from 1:30pm to 2:15pm - details TBC
Tuesday 13th December - Year 5 / Year 6 Carol Service from 2:25pm to 3:10pm - details TBC
Wednesday 14th December - amended menu Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Baked potato - orders to be placed on ParentMail
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Chiltern Toy Bank is open to help needy families in the Chiltern District Council area 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 1st November and 25th November.