Dear Parents / Carers
Well done to Year 5 for putting on such an enjoyable and informative assembly this week. You had obviously all worked very hard.
Thank you to the CSG Community Library volunteers for welcoming some of our children to the library on Tuesday afternoon.
Year 4 Woodrow meeting - there will be a parent information meeting for the Woodrow trip at school in the Dining Hall on Thursday 9th February starting at 6pm.
SEN flow chart of our whole school approach - Mrs Bannister has created a flow chart for parents to explain our school’s Special Education Needs (SEN) graduated process at CSG.
Please find it attached to this email. It has also been added to the SEN section of the school website here. If you have any questions about it or specific questions about your child, please contact Mrs Bannister via the school office or the contact form on the SEN section of our website.
Football club - starting next Wednesday, Mr O'Sullivan's football club children will be changing in Beech class. Pick up after the club will also be from Beech Class.
Menu change - the allergens list for Week 5 has been amended slightly due to a change of supplier - the new version is available on the website here
Maths, writing and reading meeting - for parents who couldn't make the meeting on Tuesday there is information in the Learning Section of the website
CSG Warm Space - the days for the Warm Space in the Reading Room have changed slightly and new details are here
Handling Anger in the Family Parenting Course. A four-week course for parents and carers with children aged 5 -16 helping to deal with everyday anger that all families experience.
Monday mornings (9.30am - 12 noon) OR Monday evenings (7.30pm - 10.00pm) starting on 27 February (27 Feb, 6, 13 & 20 March) at The Saint James Centre, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7DJ. Cost £20 (Includes course materials and refreshments). To book a place or for more information visit saintjames.org.uk/handling-anger
Why come on the course?
- Learn strategies and discover practical tools to help respond to those challenging situations.
- Understand why and how both we and our children get angry.
- Discuss evidence-based theory and strategies, delivered by trained and licensed facilitators.
- Learn in small interactive groups in a relaxed setting.
The course is developed by Care for the Family and is delivered by fully trained volunteers. If you require any further information or a bursary, please call Stuart on 01895 236498.
Diary dates for next week
Monday 30th January
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
- Bench Ball Club with Miss Balaam in the Main Hall - remember trainers - for Year 5 children from 12:20 to 12:50
- Chess club with Ray Sayers in the Art Room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from outside the Art Room - club details
- Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Upper / Top playground - club details
- 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 - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - morning in the Music Room
- Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - all year groups welcome from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all year groups 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
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details
Wednesday 1st February
- 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 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit and Maple class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
- Year 4 recorder lessons today
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the afternoon
- Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the Top Field - please remember football kit and boots / shinpads - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from Beech class
- 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 2nd February
- 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 3 PE Festival - Megafest at DCHS - details here - children to come to school in PE kit and to bring in a packed lunch today
- Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Year 5 ukulele lessons today
- 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
- Dodgeball Club with Mrs Spencer in the Main Hall - remember trainers - 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
- The Science of Learning - Online Information Evening for Parents starting at 6pm - login details will be sent out nearer the time
Friday 3rd February
- Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in to class to read with children between 8:45 and 8:55am
- Year 6 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
- Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Future Dates
Monday 6th February - Year 6 SATS practice tests during the morning
Monday 6th February - Year 3 change of PE day this week - please can children come to school in PE kit on Monday 6th February as Springbucks Gym are running a taster session for both Year 3 classes
Tuesday 7th February - Year 6 SATS practice tests during the morning
Tuesday 7th February - Year 4 to attend the 11:30 Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service
Thursday 9th February - cross site reading - children from across school reading together for a session during the morning
Thursday 9th February - Year 4 Springbucks Gym are running a taster session for Year 4 today in PE lessons
Thursday 9th February - Year 4 parent information meeting for the Woodrow trip - meeting will start at 6pm in the Dining Hall
Friday 10th February - last day of half term will be a Dress Down Friday as requested by the School Council
Monday 20th February - school reopens today for new half term
Thursday 2nd March - World Book Day - details TBC
Thursday 2nd March - parents evening for all parents from 5:30pm to 8pm - details TBC
Monday 6th March - parents evening for all parents from 3:40pm to 6pm - details TBC
Tuesday 7th March - Year 3 to attend the 11:30 Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service
Tuesday 7th March - Year 6 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon
Thursday 9th March - Year 5 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon
Tuesday 14th March - Year 6 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon
Wednesday 15th March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC
Thursday 16th March - Year 3 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon
Wednesday 22nd March - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC
Thursday 23rd March - Music and Arts Evening in school - details TBC
Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - letter and kit list details
Friday 31st March - last day of term
Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 10am - details TBC
Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday
Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week
Monday 22nd May - Year 6 trip to Chester - letter and kit list details
Monday 26th June - Sports Week
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Community Events - see details here
Handling Anger in the Family course - details here
Springbucks Half term holiday Camp - details here
Amersham Music Centre come and play event here and here
PFO and PFO+ half term holiday camp - details here