Dear Parents / Carers
We hope that the children enjoyed their Frisbee sessions with sports leaders from Chalfonts Community College this week. Year 5 and Year 6 will have sessions next week.
Parent Information Meetings:
Year 3 are doing a textiles DT unit this term and we are in need of some resources, please could you bring in any of the following next week:
- Assorted beads
- Satin ribbon rolls
- Sequins
- Buttons
Thank you, Miss Payne and Ms Preston
Year 6 - Applying for a secondary school place - you can now apply online via the Bucks School Admissions website - (the portal opened on 5th September). Set up a username (your email address) and password. You can then fill in your child's details and list up to six secondary school preferences. You can apply online from a library if you don't have a computer at home. If you cannot apply online, please contact the school office to request a paper form. Make sure you apply by the deadline of 31st October 2024.
Open days - we will be holding open mornings for prospective parents on Wednesday 23rd October and Wednesday 13th November. More details are available here. Please email the school office to book a place on a tour.
Messages to school - if you are able to include your child's name and class with any messages about absences or pick up changes, that is really helpful for the office staff. Please send pick up messages before midday if at all possible.
Birthday sweets - a reminder that our policy on birthday sweets is that they will not be given out at school. This is due to the increased severity of allergies and potential allergic reactions. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Dogs - please note that dogs are not permitted on the school premises
PTA AGM - We are pleased to invite you all to our AGM on Monday 23rd September at 6pm at the Junior School. It’s a great opportunity for you to hear what the PTA have done over the last year, see what we could do this coming year, hear what money was raised and how it is being spent. We would love your input, help or just to say hello! We are currently a very small group of parents and really would love some extra help. There are so many ways to get involved from planning, making bookings, doing some shopping for stock or attending events and manning stalls. Please pop along and see what it’s all about. It’s a very relaxed meeting and everyone is very welcome
Our School Amazon Wish List - for any gifts, it is always lovely to know who has donated items so we can thank you properly! The link to the gift list can be found here https://amzn.eu/fVdAqFF. Thank you.
Diary dates for next week:
Monday 16th September
- 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
Tuesday 17th September
- 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 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 - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - in the Music Room during the day
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
- PFO Football Club on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall - details here
- Year 5 & Year 6 Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - from 3:30pm to 4:45pm - pick up from Top Playground
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Year 4 - Parent information meeting starting at 6pm in the main hall - all gates will be open this evening
- Year 6 - Parent information meeting starting at 6:45pm in the dining hall - all gates will be open this evening
Wednesday 18th September
- 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
- Inter House Frisbee session for Year 5 and Year 6 - these children to wear PE Kit today
- Year 5 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 morning
- Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - in the Music Room during the afternoon
- Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
Thursday 19th 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 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
- Girls Football Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit, trainers and shin pads - for Years 3 & 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
- Homework club - in IT Suite for invited pupils - 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from the Dining Hall at 4:30pm
Friday 20th September
- 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
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here
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Future Dates
Monday 23rd September - School run clubs start this week
Monday 23rd September 2024 - PTA AGM at the Junior School starting at 6:30pm
Wednesday 25th September - Beech Class swimming lessons begin - details here
Friday 27th September - PTA Kids Disco – 5:30pm to 7pm TBC
Friday 27th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning in the Dining Hall - parents invited to attend (children will be in class at this time) - 9am to 9:30am
Monday 7th October - Individual photographs session with Imago during the morning
Tuesday 8th October - Year 5 Basketball PE Festival at Amersham School during the morning - details TBC
Friday 11th October - Year 6 - 11+ results issued today
Tuesday 5th November - Book Fair on in school this week
Thursday 7th November - Parents’ Evenings for whole year:(5pm to 8pm)
Monday 11th November - Parents’ Evenings for whole year (3:40pm to 6pm)
Wednesday 27th November - Flu vaccinations for all year groups in school today
Friday 6th December 2024 - PTA Kids Disco – 5:30pm to 7pm TBC
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Diary dates for 2024-2025 - details here
Term dates:
- Thursday 5th September 2024 to Friday 25th October 2024 (Half term week)
- Tuesday 5th November 2024 to Friday 20th December 2024 (Christmas Holidays)
- Tuesday 7th January 2025 to Friday 14th February 2025 (Half term week)
- Monday 24th February 2025 to Friday 4th April 2025 (Easter Holidays)
- Tuesday 22nd April 2025 to Friday 23rd May 2025 (Half term week)
- Tuesday 3rd June 2025 to Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In-Service Training days for teachers (INSET Days for staff training):
- Monday 4th November 2024
- Monday 6th January 2025
- Monday 2nd June 2025
Community Events - details of local events, workshops, summer camps and activities - see details here
The Misbourne School open evening - 19th Sep 2024 - details here
Beaconsfield school open evening - 16th Sep 2024 - details here
Chalfonts Independent Grammar School open days Tuesday 24th September or Wednesday 9th October - details here
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.