Dear Parents / Carers
We have had a busy, Christmassy week in school. We hope that everyone enjoyed Tuesday's carol service. A huge thank you to all of the children who read lines or played music to accompany the carols. Thank you also to Mr Holmes for organising the services and supporting the children.
The PTA held their annual Pop Up Christmas Shop in school this afternoon for children to choose presents for their family members - we hope that everyone enjoys their gifts and a huge thank you to the PTA and all of the parent volunteers who have wrapped presents and who helped children select their gifts today.
Christmas Jumper day was a very colourful day today with some fantastic jumpers on display. Thank you for supporting the All Together Community Fridge charity with your donations.
Parsonage Road - please, please do not drive up Parsonage Road or park in Parsonage Road at normal drop off or pick up times. We had a near miss on Thursday morning when a white car reversing down the pavement nearly hit a child. There is free parking in the village or by the playing fields. Thank you for your support.
School meals - these have just been published on ParentMail so you should now be able to order school lunches for next term. A copy of the menu is available here. Remember to order 7 days in advance.
Clubs - flyers for externally run clubs:
- Monday - Tennis with Mark Schofield - flyer here
- Monday - Football with PFO - flyer here
- Tuesday - Cookery with Smart Raspberry - flyer here
- Thursday am - Gym with Springbucks - flyer TBC
- Friday - Street Dance with Tuffney Dance - flyer here
School run clubs - the full timetable for the Spring Term Clubs will be available next week and sign up forms will be sent out with the new timetable.
Year 6 - Free Moving Up to Secondary School Course - Buckinghamshire Council have released a free course aimed at year six children, to help them with their upcoming transition to secondary school.
The Course aims to help young people make a successful transition from school years 6-7 by looking at the practical and emotional aspects of moving to secondary school and to give them strategies to cope.
Information and support from:
Lost property - a reminder that the lost property box in the dining hall will be emptied over the holiday. Please check the box if you are missing any jumpers, coats or gloves etc.
All Together Community Fridge - we are continuing to support the community fridge in the village, by providing a drop off point for dried goods that you may wash to donate. There is a drop box outside the school office for such items as:. tinned foods, dried pasta, rice, personal toiletries, UHT milk, long life juice, instant coffee, teabags, biscuits and nappies. They are also making up parcels to help make Christmas a bit easier for families that are struggling. They are looking for non perishable items including - biscuits, chocolates, toothbrushes and toothpaste for children, chocolate coins, custard, crackers, squash, or gravy granules. Thank you
Future dates:
Tuesday 19th December
- Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - 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 - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
- Last day of term - early finish at 2:15pm
Wednesday 20th December
- School is closed for the Christmas Holidays
Thursday 4th January - School opens for the new term today
Thursday 4th January - No homework club today
Wednesday 10th January - Year 5 Maple class swimming lessons start today
Friday 12th January - Acacia 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 10th January - Bonsai 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
Monday 22nd January - Year 3 PE Festival at Amersham School - gates open at 8:40am for 8:45am departure
Friday 26th January - Beech 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 2nd February - 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
Monday 26th February - Early parents evening - details TBC
Friday 2nd February - 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
Monday 12th February - half term holiday week
Friday 1st March - Acer 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
Thursday 7th March - Later parents evening - details TBC
Friday 8th March - Palm 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 15th March - Ash 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 22nd March - Oak 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
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Community Events - see details here
Futures Netball Academy - netball opportunity for Year 4 and 5 netball players - details here
Smart Raspberry - Christmas Holiday Cookery Workshops - details here
Calm Little Minds - Christmas Crafts Workshop on 18th December - details here
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Term dates 2023-2024:
- School opens on Thursday 4th January 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 9th February 2024
- Half term week
- School opens on Monday 19th February 2024 and the end of the term on Thursday 28th March 2024
- Easter Holidays
- School opens on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 24th May 2024.
- Half term week
- School opens on Tuesday 4th June 2024 and the end of the term on Tuesday 23rd July 2024
INSET Days for staff training (days school is closed to pupils - please note these may be different at other local schools):
- Monday 15th April 2024
- Monday 3rd June 2024
Snow Procedures - details here
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!