Dear Parents / Carers
Good luck to the boys U11s team who have their first match of their season today. The girls team played valiantly in very wet conditions last week. They lost to Robertswood but still have their league games to play this season.
Year Four had a fantastic time at Davenies on Tuesday. All the children worked really hard and cooperated well together as a team. Team captain Isabelle did a great job shuttling our scores back and forth. Impressive performance by all. We didn’t win the trophy but that didn’t dampen our spirits as we all had so much fun.
We hope that Year 5 enjoyed their workshop with Mexicolore today. A reminder that the PTA disco is on tonight between 6 and 7:30pm at the Junior School.
Governor election - we are currently looking for a new parents 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 is 24th October 2022.
Macmillan Coffee Morning - thank you to everyone who came to the coffee morning last week. So far we have raised £232.08 in school and £121 via our online supporter page here https://thyg.uk/BUS006658071 The money will be targeted towards local Macmillan services.
Parent Volunteers - Thank you to all the parents who have recently volunteered to come into school and have started the DBS process. Please can we remind you to complete the forms online and bring in your relevant identification. We still have a large number of applications still outstanding and you will be unable to come in and help until these are completed.
Clubs - Mr Ballard has extended the times for Tag Rugby and Netball so these both now finish at 4:45pm. All of the side gates are open until 5pm on evenings that clubs are held.
Workshops in school - there are several workshops in school this term and a few parents have asked where they can see these on ParentMail. If you log onto the ParentMail App and select Payments from the main menu you go to the To Pay screen. Items that are compulsory are listed under the To Pay section. Items that are optional (e.g. Ties) or asking for voluntary donations (i.e. Year 5 Mayan Day, Year 3 Egyptian Day or Year 6 Greek Day) should be listed under the Shop tab at the bottom of the screen. Your support in making donations towards the costs of these events is very much appreciated. All of these items allow you to make a donation over the suggested amount if possible but only one single payment can be made per child. If your child is entitled to Pupil Premium we can offer support for these costs. If you are unable to make the full donation partial amounts are also welcome. Please contact the office if you need any assistance.
Future Dates:
- Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- School run lunchtime club - Benchball Club with Miss Balaam in the Main Hall for Year 5 children
- Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
- External club - Chess club in the Art Room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pick up from outside the Art Room
- External club - Tennis club on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Upper / Top playground
Tuesday 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
- Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room
- 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
- Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday 12th 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 6 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
- Bonsai class swimming today - please remember swimming costumes, towels and goggles - details here and google form here - donations towards costs can be made via Parentmail
- 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
Thursday 13th October
- 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 - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room
- 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
- 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 14th October
- Year 3 Egyptian workshop - details here - children may come in costume but please remember that they will be outside for part if the day so will still need warm coats and suitable footwear
- No PE for Year 3 today
- 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:
Friday 14th October - Year 3 Egyptian workshop - details here
Monday 17th October - Individual school photographs - see email here for more details. If you do not want images of your child(ren) to be taken please contact your school office by Thursday 13th October
Monday 17th October - as this is also the Year 5 PE day, can Year 5 children please come to school in uniform but bring in PE kit to change into
Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th October - Year 6 SATS practice tests (half termly practice sessions)
Thursday 20th October - Year 6 Greek Day - details here
Friday 21st October - Dress Down Friday as requested by School Council
Friday 21st October - last day of half term (normal end of day time)
Monday 31st October - Inset Day
Tuesday 1st November - School opens today
Wednesday 2nd November - swimming lessons begin for - Acacia Class
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
Monday 14th November - parents evening for all parents (3:40pm to 6pm) - details TBC
Thursday 24th November - parents evening for all parents from 5:30pm to 8pm) - details TBC
Term dates are here and Diary Dates here and the School Calendar is here
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Community Events - see here
Letters from school - see here