Dear Parents / Carers
Congratulations to the girls netball team who won 14-0 against Chorleywood Primary on Tuesday. They all played well as a team and secured a well deserved win. So far they have not conceded a goal in their matches. Good luck in next week's match against St Josephs.
Well done to the U10s football team who made it through to the quarter finals of the U10s cup. They played in a tournament style event on Tuesday, to fit in the remaining games, and were not the winners this time but we hope they all enjoyed taking part.
We hope that everyone enjoys the disco this evening - remember it starts at 6pm and pick up time is 7:30pm. Thank you to the PTA for running this event
PE Kit - a reminder that leggings should not be worn for PE kit, but black jogging / tracksuit bottoms as per the uniform policy.
Dogs - a reminder that dogs are not permitted on the school site - even if they are being carried.
Lagger Close - we have had a complaint from a neighbour about inconsiderate parking and driving in Lagger Close. Please do not park in the turning circle at the school end of Lagger Close.
Online Safety - Please see below for a link to a specially produced video by the Financial Times about online safety for children.
Starring Jodie Whittaker (Dr Who), Paul Ready (Motherland), Shaniqua Okwok (It's a Sin), looks at online harm, regulation and responsibility. The search for their missing son leads a mother and father to a tech company, and a digital gatekeeper who seems to have all the answers.
This is not for viewing with your children, but is a powerful video of the world of social media and the potential for risk. I would strongly encourage you to watch the whole 15 minutes. We will be hosting an e-safety information evening for parents on the 18th May - more details on this will follow next week.
Bikeability Training for Year 5 and 6 children on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st May - we currently have 15 places taken up of the 24 that are available. The cycle training company needs a minimum of 18 children to take part. If you would like to sign your child up for the training please can you send in the forms by Friday 5th May, so we can confirm if the training can go ahead. Details here or paper copies of the forms are available from the School Office.
Next week:
Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday
Tuesday 2nd May
- 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
- Year 5 Wonderdome workshop in school today - details here - thank you to Year 5 for donations towards the cost of this activity
- 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
- 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
- Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - all year groups welcome from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
- Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all year groups welcome from 12:50pm to 1:15pm
- Smart Raspberry Cookery Club in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details
- Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- U11 Girls Away Football Match at Chesham Prep - details here
- Year 6 parents information meeting re Chester trip, SATS and SRE teaching - starting at 5:30pm
Wednesday 3rd May
- 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 swapped this week due to Coronation events on Friday - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - parents are invited to attend this assembly which will last about 30 minutes
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
- Cricket Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit and trainers - Year 3 & 4 from 3:30 to 4:45pm - details here
Thursday 4th May
- Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - club details
- 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
- 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
- PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
- No netball club today due to away match
- Year 4 Football Festival at Butlers Court school for invited team - kick off at 4pm - details here
- U11s netball match - away V St Josephs School - detail TBC
Friday 5th May
Future Dates
Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for the Coronation
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week
Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 5 will sitting CAT tests in school this week - details here
Tuesday 9th May - Year 3 Tennis PE Festival at DCHS - details here - children will need to wear PE kit and bring in a packed lunch
Tuesday 9th May - Year 3 Football Festival at Robertswood School for invited team - kickoff at 4pm - details here
Friday 12th May - 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
Tuesday 16th May - Baker Ross photography visiting to take Class Photos today and Year 6 leavers photos
Wednesday 17th May - Class Parent Reps meeting with Mr Haywood starting at 9am
Thursday 18th May - E-Safety Information meeting for parents - details TBC
Friday 19th May - 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 26th May - Dress Down Friday as requested by the School Council (last day of half term)
Friday 26th May - 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
Friday 26th May - last day of half term with normal end of school at 3:30pm
Monday 28th May - Half term holiday week
Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st May - Bikeability Cycle Training for Year 5 & 6 - details here
Monday 5th June - INSET day
Tuesday 6th June - school opens for new half term today
Tuesday 6th June - Year 4 MTC multiplication tables check to take place within three week period from today
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 12th June - Year 2 / Year 3 transition week
Thursday 22nd June - Year 3 trip to PACCAR - details here - donations may be made on ParentMail for this trip
Monday 26th June - Sports Week
- Carousel of activities for children in the afternoon - details TBC
- Sponsored walk in the afternoon - details TBC
- Mini Marathon in the morning - details TBC
Friday 30th June - Sports Day - details TBC
Friday 21st July - last day of term with early finish time today at 2:!5pm.
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Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here
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Community Events - see details here
PFO and PFO+ Half term holiday camp - details here
Peter Pan Jr Summer project at Elgiva Theatre - details here
Child Car Seat Safety check clinics - details here and here
Free Ladies Self-Defence Classes - details here
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