Dear Parents / Carers
It has been lovely to welcome so many dads and other family members into school today to help make Mothers Day cards and to visit the PTA cafe and pop up gift shop. Thank you to the PTA for their support today and all of their hard work organising the gifts.
Netball match - the dirla played their first netball match against Seer Green school yesterday. This was a friendly game organised by the parent volunteers who help support Mr Ballard with the netball club. Excellent play by the two CSG teams, winning one match and losing one but winning on aggregate overall 7-6. They played an experienced year 6 team so should be super proud of themselves. Thank you to Mrs Farshchi-Heidari, Mrs Sowden and Mrs Broughton for their help with netball this year.
Miss Shaw - we are delighted to share the news that Miss Shaw and her partner recently welcomed baby Jessica into the world. Mum and baby are both doing well.
Building work in school - we now have new doors and windows in Ash and Acer classes and in the main hall. All of these rooms are back in full use again.
Sickness and Diarrhoea - a reminder that if your child has either of these symptoms they should not return to school until 48 hours after their last bout of sickness or diarrhoea. By following this 48 hour rule we hope to prevent the spread of any infections.
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. Link to buy the books - https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/josh-lacey-march-24th/
Chiltern Bookshops are hosting an event with JACQUELINE WILSON, Saturday 18th March, 2.30pm. For more details see details here. Link to purchase tickets here. Tickets are limited.
Data Collection sheets - these are being sent home in envelopes today, and are to check that the details we hold for your child are up to date. Please check the information and if any changes need making please note on the sheet and return it to the office or email in details of any amendments to be made.
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
School run clubs - some school led after school clubs have now finished for this term - Rocky Road and the Wednesday Year 5 / 6 football after school club have both now finished. Details of the new summer term clubs will be available shortly.
Homework club - this will still run next week but not on the last week of term when no homework is set
Diary dates for next week
Monday 20th 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
- Music lessons today - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - morning in the Music Room
- Music lessons today - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
- Music and Arts Dress rehearsal during the afternoon (for children only)
- Rocky Road Club has now finished for the term
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details
- U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B away at Holmer Green School from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team
Wednesday 22nd 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 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes - parents are invited to attend
- 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 has now finished for the term
- 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 23rd 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
- 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 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 4:45pm
- Music and Arts Evening in school during the evening - from 6pm to 7:30pm (performers to be on site by 5:50pm) The PTA will be selling drinks from 5:30pm - details here
Friday 24th March
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall (extra session for one missed on 9th March) - in the Main hall - Year 3 & 4 from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
- Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gastes will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
- Author Visit - Josh Lacey - books can be pre-ordered here by 5pm on Thursday 23rd March
- Year 6 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
- No Friday assembly today due to author visit
- Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - starting at 2:50pm (new date)
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Future Dates
Monday 27th March - PTA Easter Egg hunts in school for all children - classes will hold their egg hunts this week - more details on Classlist
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 28th March - U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm (rescheduled match for same team) - details here
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)
Tuesday 18th April - Year 6 trip to Brooklands Museum - details here
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
Virtual Duck Race - Macmillan Cancer Support are very excited to announce that they are hosting a Virtual Duck Race this Easter! (Poster attached) and link here: https://www.balloonrace.net/macmillansouthbucks. Ducks are just £3 each and you can win a £50 Amazon voucher if your duck wins the race! Ducks are available to buy now and the race itself runs from 1st April to 8th April.