Dear Parents / Carers
We have had a lot of sporting activity this week. A team of enthusiastic Year 4 children visited Davenies School on Tuesday to take part in their Superstars event. They took part in a range of team events from croquet to tug of war competing against 11 other local schools in a friendly event. Thank you to Mr Haywood for managing the team.
The U11 girls football team won their away league match against Stoke Poges on Tuesday winning 1-3 in a very confident performance. The girls team is playing in the District Qualifiers tomorrow and we wish them the best of luck for that event.
The U11 boys football team have a league match this evening at home against Holmer Green and they are also playing in their District Qualifiers tomorrow. Good luck to them in their matches.
Macmillan - we raised a total of £232 for Macmillan through cash donations last Friday and our JustGiving page. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraising event.
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.
School photos - a reminder for all children to wear school uniforms on Monday for the school photos. Individual pupil photos will be taken and siblings who attend the Junior School will have their photos taken together on Monday 9th October. These will all be taken during the morning.
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
School lunches - a reminder that lunches should be booked seven days in advance on ParentMail. If your child is off poorly and you wish to cancel a lunch for that day please let the office staff know before 9:30am.
- Individual pupil photographs to be taken by Imago Photography - siblings within the Junior School will have their photos taken together as well - more details here
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room
- 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
- Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
Tuesday 10th October
- 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
- Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit (change of day this week)
- Year 4 and Year 6 PE Festival (Cross Country) at Amersham School - children to come to school in PE kit today - details here
- 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)
- 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
Wednesday 11th October
- 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 Festival (Netball) at Amersham School - afternoon - children to come to school in school PE Kit - details here (note - no swimming lesson for Beech class this week but there will be an extra lesson on 6th December to make up for the missed session)
- Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
- 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
- Girls Football Club with Miss Payne in the Main Hall - just trainers and football kit or PE kit this week - 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 not on today due to football match
- Girls U11s football cup home match against Holmer Green for selected team - details tbc
Thursday 12th October
- 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
- Boys Football Club with Mr Holmes on the Top Field / Main Hall - no club this week
- Parent information meeting (Online) on Curriculum planning - starting at 7pm - sign up details here
Friday 13th October
- 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 MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the day
- Beech parents invited for Friday assembly - assembly starts at 1:20pm and lasts 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
- U11 Boys football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details here
- U11 Girls football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details TBC
- Year 6 11+ results issued today
Monday 16th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (during the morning)
Monday 16th October - no guitar lessons today due to SATS
Tuesday 17th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (during the morning)
Wednesday 18th October - 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
Thursday 19th October - No homework club today as last week of half term
Friday 20th October - Dress down Friday for last day of half term (normal end of day time today)
Friday 20th October - Maple 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
Thursday 19th October - PTA pre-loved uniform sale in the Dining Hall from 3:15pm
Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week
Monday 30th October - INSET day for staff training
Tuesday 31st October - Children back in school today
Wednesday 1st November - Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room near office
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 - Book Fair in school this week - details TBC
Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 5pm to 8pm
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 from 3:40pm to 6pm
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
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
Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC
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
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Community Events - see details here
Milton's Cottage have a vacancy for a Treasurer - details here
October Half term Camp - Springbucks Gym and trampolining - details here
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.