Dear Parents / Carers
Waddesdon project - Earlier this term every child took part in a special project for Waddesdon Manor. Walk through the Coach House at the Stables and you’ll find artwork created by thousands of local schoolchildren, all inspired by The Lights That Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer. You’ll spot willow lanterns of wolves and puffins, created in collaboration with artist Michelle Dufaur, and glittering overhead will be the Aurora Borealis. To celebrate this project we have been given a one-off discount to buy tickets for the event. Today, all children have been sent home with their code.
Please note:
- Your code gives you a free child grounds ticket, and half price grounds entry for 2 accompanying adults and 2 extra children (there are ticket options for both members and non-members).
- The code will not work when trying to book the house, as it is a grounds-only offer
- Booking link is https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/christmas/
Please find attached here a step-by-step guide to booking your tickets. Miss Payne
Author Visit- Robin Stevens - Author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike Series' On Thursday 9th November, the popular Author Robin Stevens will be visiting the school to lead a reading workshop with years 4-6. As you may be aware, this is a very well-liked series by our children and this is a very exciting opportunity. In the workshop, the children will find out about her brand-new book The Body In The Blitz - the second instalment in The Ministry of Unladylike Activity series. Robin will share her tips and tricks on how to write the perfect murder mystery and the inspiration behind her new team of detectives.
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, on Wednesday 8th November.
School Day - a reminder that the school day starts at 8.55am with the doors opening at 8.45am and finishes at 3:30pm. Please ensure your child is here by 8.55am as it is very disruptive for both them and the other children walking into class late. Side gates are locked at 9am so entrance after then is via the main school entrance only.
Head lice - we are still seeing some cases of head lice across the school - please remember to check your child's hair regularly and treat it if required. We ask that long hair is tied back. NHS info here. Thank you
Loom Bands - please note that after half term loom bands should not be brought into school
Poppies - Year 6 will be selling poppies in school after the half term break
Clubs cancellations - please note that we will try to list any changes to clubs in the weekly email whenever possible
School photographs - the contact sheets will be given out after half term, on Tuesday 31st October. There will be free delivery to school for orders placed by 9th November
Thank you to the PTA for organising the Second Hand Uniform and Krispy Kreme sale yesterday.
Next week is Half Term Holiday Week
Future dates:
Monday 30th October
- INSET day for staff training
Tuesday 31st October
- Children back in school today
- 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
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room (note change of day for this week)
- 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 4:45pm (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
- Deadline for applications for Secondary School starting Year 7 in 2024 - details here
Wednesday 1st 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
- Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room near 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 4:45pm (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
- Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan 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
Thursday 2nd 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 - Violin 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)
- 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 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
Friday 3rd 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 - Greek Day - details here
- Year 6 No PE day today
- 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
Monday 6th November - Book Fair in school this week - details TBC
Tuesday 7th November - Year 4 Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
Tuesday 7th November - Year 6 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Wednesday 8th November - Oak class parent evening meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here
Wednesday 8th November - no Year 3 / 4 girls football club today due to Oak parents evening
Thursday 9th November - Author visit for Year 4, 5 and 6 children - pre order books here
Thursday 9th November - Year 3 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings (for all classes other than Oak) from 5pm to 8pm - details here
Friday 10th November - Acacia 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
Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings for all classes from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here
Tuesday 14th November - Year 4 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Thursday 16th November - Year 5 to visit the village library in the afternoon
Friday 17th November - 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
Wednesday 22nd November - 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 on either Wednesday 18th October or Wednesday 22nd November are asked to contact the school office
Friday 24th November - 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
Tuesday 28th November - Year 4 Roman Day
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
Monday 3rd December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details here
Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC
Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson 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
Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day
Tuesday 19th December - last day of term
Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays
Thursday 4th January - school opens for new term stoday
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Community Events - see details here
October half term
Eton Natural History Museum - Family Learning Event - details here
Woodrow High House - details here
Wishing everyone a lovely half term break