Dear Parents / Carers
After school football clubs - next week will be the last week for the school run after school football clubs as it is getting too dark in the evenings.
Netball clubs will still be running but will finishing at 4:30pm for the rest of this term
Christmas lunch - St Joseph's kitchen will provide a Christmas menu on Wednesday 6th December. The menu details have been added to ParentMail so you can change your meal choice for that day if you wish to. If orders you could place your order by Monday 27th November that would be really helpful. The menu is available here
PTA Events - the PTA have lots planned over the next few weeks with a Wreath Making Workshop on Wednesday 6th December, a Pop up Christmas Shop for Children on Friday 15th December and a Christmas Bake Sale on Monday 18th December as well as the Kids Disco on Friday 1st December. Further details are available on Classlist
Lost property - we have lots of jumpers in lost property with no names. Please remember to clearly write names on school jumpers, PE Hoodies and coats. Thank you
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.
Amazon Wish List - 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
- Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room
- Magistrates visiting Year 6 in school today
- Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
- PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall - details here and online form
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Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
Tuesday 21st November
- 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
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all welcome to drop in from 12:50pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to the library)
- Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club)
- Coding Club with Mrs Curran in ICT Suite - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club)
- Year 5 / 6 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 (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day) - pick up from Top Playground
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details here
- Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- U10 Boys Football Cup match - away at Robertswood kick off at 4pm - details here
Wednesday 22nd 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
- Open Day for prospective parents. These are for parents of any Year 2 children who will be moving to Year 3 in September 2024. More details are available here. Parents who would like to book a tour are asked to contact the school office
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach Me Drums - in the Music Room during the morning
- Year 3 / 4 Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - for Years 3 and 4 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day) - pick up from Top Playground
- Year 3 / 4 Girls Football Club with Miss Payne on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 3 & 4 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall (last week for this club)
- Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall (last week for this club)
Thursday 23rd November
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - details here and online form
- 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
- Music lessons - Strings lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT - in the Music Room
- Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children who have signed up - from 12:45pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to this club)
- Homework club is on today - in IT Suite for invited pupils - from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from the Dining Hall at 4:30pm
- Year 5/ 6 Boys Football Club with Mr Holmes on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shinpads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall (last week for this club)
Friday 24th November
- 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
- Palm parents invited for Friday assembly (new date) - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here
Tuesday 28th November - Year 4 Roman Day - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to
Friday 1st December - 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 1st December - PTA Kids Disco from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Junior School
Monday 4th December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details here - children are welcome to dress in Roman costumes today if they wish to
Tuesday 5th December - Year 5 Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details as per email - donations can be made on ParentMail
Wednesday 6th December - Christmas Lunch today - menu here - order as usual on ParentMail
Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)
Wednesday 6th December - PTA Wreath making workshop for adults from 7:30pm
Thursday 7th December - last homework club of the term today
Friday 8th December - 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
Monday 11th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning
Tuesday 12th December - Year 6 SATS practice sessions in school this morning
Tuesday 12th December - School carol services during the afternoon - details TBC
Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day - charity details TBC
Friday 15th December - PTA pop Up Christmas Shop in school for children
Monday 18th December - PTA Christmas Bake Sale in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm
Tuesday 19th December - last day of term
Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays
Thursday 4th January - school opens for new term today
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Community Events - see details here
CSG Parish Church - Fundraiser - Handel's Messiah on Saturday 25th November - details here
Calm Little Minds - Christmas Crafts Workshop on 18th December - details here
CSG Parish Church - Wreath making activity on 29th and 30th November - details here
CSG Parish Church - Gingerbread house building on Saturday 9th December - details here
CSG Parish Church - details of Christmas Shoebox appeal - details here. Pre-paid shoeboxes can be collected from CSG Parish church (they are just inside the door by the play area). Full instructions are included with the box. You can also create a box online using the QR code. Drop off point is the church. Any time it is open, just leave it in the pile at the back of the church. Details of other local drop off points on their website https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
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Term dates 2023-2024:
- End of the term Tuesday 19th December
- Christmas Holidays
- 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
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!