Dear Parents/ Carers
We hope everyone has settled into their new classes ready for a full timetable starting from next week,
Parent Information Meetings have been held this week and copies of the presentations are given below:
Weekly Attendance - Each week will let you know the weekly attendance for the whole school. We are aiming for an average of 96% this year. This week, attendance at was 98.2%
ParentPay - please remember to select a main and a pudding option to confirm your meal orders on ParentPay. Meals need to have both main and pudding options selected to be confirmed.
Packed lunches - we ask that cocktail sticks / mini wooden skewers are not used in packed lunches please.
MacMillan Coffee morning - some of the Year 6 children have been getting ready for our Macmillan coffee morning to be held on Friday 26th September.between 9am and 9:30am Our JustGiving link is available here https://cm25.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/CM25006602
PTA Kids Disco - the PTA are also busy preparing for the next disco, also on Friday 26th September. Details available on Classlist
Open Days - our open days for prospective new parents for children starting at the Juniors September 2026 will be taking place on Wednesday 22nd October and Wednesday 12th November - details here
Year 3 parents - we hope that you are settling into the routine at the Junior school. If you have any questions please do contact the office.
Year 4 class parents - Palm class are looking for class parents. If you would like to take on this role please contact the office or speak to Mr Holmes
Pick up messages - if possible please can these be sent in to school before 12pm. If they are sent later in the afternoon it can be difficult to get messages to teachers in time. Teachers will always bring children over to the office if not collected by 3:35/3:40pm.
Our School Amazon Wish List - link to the Junior School gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you to the parents who have very generously donated items to school this week - including foam footballs, gluesticks, whiteboard pens, swimming goggles and sellotape dispensers.
Diary dates for next week:
Monday 15th September
- Year 3 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Year 5 Basketball PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - normal lunch
- Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
- Music lessons - Brass lessons with Mr Re will start on Monday 22nd September
Tuesday 16th September
- 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
- Year 4 - Parent information meeting starting at 6pm - all gates open
Wednesday 17th September
- Year 5 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 afternoon
Thursday 18th September
- 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 at the start of the day
- Music lessons - Strings lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT- in the Music Room
- PTA AGM - starting at 6:30pm in the Dining Hall - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
Friday 19th September
- 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 hear groups - pick up from Main Hall
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Future dates
Monday 22nd September - school run clubs will be starting this week - details TBC
Wednesday 24th September - Beech Class swimming lessons starting today - please give consent via ParentPay - children to wear PE kit and to bring in swimming kit with towels & goggles if required - details here
Wednesday 24th September - Year 6 - Parent information meeting starting at 5pm - all gates open
Friday 26th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning 9am to 9:30am - details TBC
Friday 26th September - PTA Kids Disco – 5:30pm to 7pm - details on Classlist
Monday 6th October - Individual photographs session during the morning with Imago Photography
Tuesday 7th October - 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 9th October - Year 5 & Year 6 Papaya workshops with Papaya Parents- https://www.papayaparents.com/workshops
Friday 10th October - Year 6 - 11+ results issued today
Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October - Year 6 SATS Practice sessions during the morning (No music lessons these mornings)
Wednesday 22nd October - Open Mornings for prospective Y3 parents (starting Sep 2026) - details TBC
Friday 24th October - Dress Down Friday for end of half term / OR PTA Break the Rules Day TBC
Friday 24th October - last day of half term - normal finish time at 3:30pm
Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October - Half term holiday week
Monday 3rd November - INSET Day
Tuesday 4th November - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise service at village church (11:30am to 12 noon service – family and friends are invited to attend)
Thursday 6th November - Autumn Term Parents’ Evening from 5pm to 8pm
Monday 10th November - Autumn Term Parents’ Evening from 3:40pm to 6:10pm
Wednesday 12th November - Open Mornings for prospective Y3 parents (starting Sep 2026) - details TBC
Wednesday 19th November - Flu vaccinations for all year groups – during the morning - details TBC
Friday 21st November 2026 – Family Day - TBC
Tuesday 2nd December - 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 3rd December - Year 6 Dodgeball PE Festival during the afternoon - children to wear school PE kit today - will be early start for coach at 8:45am
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December - Year 6 SATS Practice sessions during the morning (No music lessons these mornings)
Friday 12th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day – charity TBC
Monday 15th December - Christmas Parties (in year groups) – TBC
Friday 19th December - last day of term - early finish at 1:$5pm TBC
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Term dates:
- Friday 5th September 2025 to Friday 24th October 2025 (Half term holiday week 27th to 31st Oct)
- Tuesday 4th November 2025 to Friday 19th December 2025 (Christmas Holidays 22nd Dec to 2nd Jan)
- Tuesday 6th January 2026 to Friday 13th February 2026 (Half term holiday week 16th to 20th Feb)
- Monday 23rd February 2026 to Friday 27th March 2026 (Easter Holidays 30th March to 10th Apr)
- Monday 13th April 2026 to Friday 22nd May 2026 (Half term holiday week 25th to 29th May)
- Tuesday 2nd June 2026 to Wednesday 22nd July 2026 (Summer holidays start 23rd July)
INSET Days for staff training
- Monday 3rd November 2025
- Monday 5th January 2026
- Monday 1st June 2026
Please note that INSET days are set by schools so may not be the
same at other local schools
In addition to dates above schools will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 5th May 2025
Community Events - details of some summer clubs and local activities are given here
SENDFEST 2025 is happening this Saturday - flyer here
- Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
- Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Location: National Centre for Epilepsy, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 0RJ
- Hosted by Chalfont Saints Inclusive Football
SENDFEST is a free community event designed for parents, carers, and professionals who have or work with children and young adults with SEND. The morning will feature a wide range of stalls, organisations, and providers showcasing the fantastic opportunities, support, and services available locally. It’s a chance to connect, discover resources, and share experiences with others in the SEND community. Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or support worker – this event is for you.
Memorial Hall fundraiser concert - The Churchfitters - Friday 26th September - details here