Dear Parents / Carers
We have had another busy week in school but have all enjoyed Dress Down Friday today.
Thank you to the Eco Warriors and Mrs Peal for planting bulbs around the site. We will look forward to seeing them grow in the spring.
Year 6 Greek Day - Year 6 looked fabulous in their Greek costumes yesterday. Thank you to the Year 6 staff for running this workshop. If anyone is able to make a donation you are still able to do this via ParentMail
Football match - well done to the U10s team who won their match against Holtspur 3-0 yesterday.
Lunch orders - menus for the rest of this term are now available on Parent Mail. Please place orders as soon as possible for the first week back after half term - orders must be placed one week in advance.
Secondary school applications - the online portal for applying for a secondary school place for September 2023 closes on 31st October 2022.
Governor election - we are currently looking for a new parent governor. The attached letter gives further details and a nomination form. Nominations should be sent to Donna Westall via either school office by 9am on the closing date for nominations which has been extended to 1st November 2022.
Friday reading - every Friday morning, parents and carers are invited to come into their child’s class for 10 minutes to read, look at their child’s books and say hello to the class teacher. On Friday mornings the school gates will be open 5 minutes earlier at 8:40am to give you time to get to classes. Parents and carers can enter the classrooms from 8:45am until 8:55am, when the first bell goes.
PTA Smarties Challenge Fundraiser - This half term they are challenging the children to help at home and complete as many chores or good deeds as possible to help us fundraise. They have given every child a tube of smarties. In return, once they have eaten the chocolate or shared it with a friend, we are asking them to fill their tubes with money they earn from doing chores or good deeds. The money filled smartie tubes should be returned to their classrooms after half term. Deadline is Friday 4th November. More details and bank details for those who prefer are on Classlist. Many thanks, Junior School PTA and Infant School PTA.
Monday 24th October - Half term week
Monday 31st October
Tuesday 1st November
- School opens today
- Poppies will be on sale in school this
- 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- Please note change of day.
- Year 6 to attend Songs of Praise Service - 11:30 at the Village Church - friends and family are welcome to join this service
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room (all Mrs Wayman's lessons Tuesday this week)
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all welcome from 12:50pm to 1:15pm
- Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- No Cookery Club this week
- Ash class parent evenings from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here - in ASH CLASS
Wednesday 2nd 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
- Year 6 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Acacia class swimming today - please remember swimming costumes, towels and goggles details here and google form here - donations towards costs can be made via Parentmail
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room - additional session
- Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan in the Main Hall / Top Field - please remember football kit and boots / shinpads - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm
- Tag Rugby Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit and trainers - Year 3 & 4 from 3:30 to 4:45pm
- Ash class parent evenings from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here - in ASH CLASS
Thursday 3rd November
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks Gymnastics in the Main hall from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
- Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - No Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman today - change of day this week
- Music lessons - Violin lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT - in the Music Room
- Lego Club with Mrs Baker in Acer Class - all year groups from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Dodgeball Club with Mrs Spencer in the Main Hall - for Year 6 from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- 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 / Main Hall 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
Friday 4th November
- Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in to class to read with children between 8:45 and 8:55am
- Year 6 height and weight measurements in school with the school nurse - details here
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
- Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children from 12:45pm to 1:15pm
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Future Dates:
Monday 7th November - piano lessons with new BMT music teacher Ms Cicvarova starting today - she will be in touch with parents on this waiting list
Tuesday 8th November - School book fair is on this week - details TBC
Monday 14th November - parents evening for all parents from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here
Monday 21st November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here
Wednesday 23rd November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here
Thursday 24th November - parents evening for all parents from 5:30pm to 8pm) - details here
Tuesday 6th December - Year 5 to attend Songs of Praise Service in Village Church - service starts at 11:20am
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Details of the CSG All Together Community Warm Space project are available here
We hope that you all enjoy the half term break