Keep up to date with the latest emails sent out from school.

• Junior - Weekly email - Tuesday 20th December

  Tue 20 Dec 2022 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that you and your families have a lovely Christmas break and wish you all a Happy New Year. 

   

  Governor Christmas Newsletter - the Autumn Term 2022 edition of the School Newsletter is now available on the website here

   

  Current vacancies - Please look at our website to see current vacancies. https://www.csgvillageschool.org/vacancies/

   

  Last day of term - school finishes early today at 2:15pm

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Wednesday 4th January 2023

  • INSET day - school closed for children

   

  Thursday 5th January 

  • School reopens for spring term today
  • Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • No homework club today

   

  Friday 6th January

  • 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

   

  Wednesday 18th January - Year 5 Maple class swimming lessons start today - details here

   

  Monday 23rd January - Year 5 Maple class Spring parent evening meetings - 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 24th January - Year 5 Maple class Spring parent evening meetings - 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 24th January - Year 5 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - note change of date

   

  Thursday 26th January - Year 6 PE festival at CCC - details here

   

  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

   

  Wednesday 15th March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - letter and kit list details 

   

  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 

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here  

   

  Springbucks Christmas Gym Camp

  PFO Christmas Holiday Camps 

• Infant - Weekly Email - Tuesday 20th December

  Tue 20 Dec 2022 CSG Infant School

   Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  We've reached the end of the term and had a great time working with your children and each other. Thank you so much for the Christmas gifts and surprises you have given to us - they really are appreciated! 

   

  Christmas Parties

  The children really enjoyed their Christmas parties and it was so lovely to see them having such a wonderful time and getting into the festive spirit.  They even got a visit from Father Christmas and it was lovely to see their faces light up!

   

  Christmas Church Service

  It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Church Service. All the children performed magnificently and made their teachers very proud of them. It was a lovely way to conclude the term.

   

  School Lunches

  The lunch menus have been loaded onto our website and you are now able to order your child's lunches via ParentMail for the next term.  If you have any concerns regarding the allergens, please click here for detailed information from St Joseph's. 

  For your convenience you can order up to 3 days in advance: for example you would need to have ordered on Friday for the following Monday, Saturday for Tuesday etc.  For the first day of term, you will need to have ordered by Monday 2nd Jan.  Please be aware that orders MUST be made or changed through ParentMail and not the school office.

   

  Current vacancies

  Please look at our website to see current vacancies. https://www.csgvillageschool.org/vacancies/

   

  Governor Christmas Newsletter 

  The Autumn Term 2022 edition of the School Newsletter is now available on the website here

   

  PTA News-A MASSIVE THANK YOU

  With your fantastic support this term we have raised £4,446 from all our events. Please see the attached flyer for a breakdown.

   

  The first week back:

   

  Monday 2nd January

   

  • Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 3rd January

   

  • School closed

   

  Wednesday 4th January

   

  • INSET day. School closed for children

   

  Thursday 5th January

   

  • School opens for the Spring term at 8.45am

   

  Friday 6th January

   

  Future Dates

   

  Friday 13th January: Reception and Junior online applications portal closes at midnight

  Friday 10th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 20th February: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am 

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 16th December

  Fri 16 Dec 2022 CSG Infant School
  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  Christmas Productions

  It has been a very busy week with all of our Christmas shows. The children were brilliant and we are so proud of each and every one of them! Thank you everybody who helped to make these events so special. Thank you to our wonderful PTA for selling coffee and mince pies too. If you have taken any pictures or videos of the productions please can we remind you not to post them on social media sites. 

   

  Playground markings

  Many thanks for supporting us with the alternative drop off arrangements, we think you will agree they look amazing! The children have been so excited to try the markings out and we can't wait to make full use of them once the ice has thawed on the far side of the playground.

   

  Twitter

  Don't forget to sign up and look at our twitter account, @CSGschool so you can see some of the things the children have been doing.

   

  School Lunch Menus - Spring Term 2023

  The lunch menus have been loaded onto our website and you are now able to order your child's lunches via ParentMail for the next term.

   

  For your convenience you can order up to 3 days in advance: for example you would need to have ordered on Friday for the following Monday, Saturday for Tuesday etc.  For the first day of term, you will need to have ordered by Monday 2nd Jan.  Please be aware that orders MUST be made or changed through ParentMail and not the school office.

   

  Christmas parties-Monday 19th December

  The children are looking forward to the Christmas parties and can wear their party clothes to school. Please make sure they are still dressed warmly and appropriately (no jewellery or high heeled shoes).    

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2023

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council closes for online applications at midnight on the 15th January 2023. Please see below for the link to the portal.

   

  Citizen Portal - Sign in (buckscc.gov.uk)

   

  Mobile Phones

  Please can we remind you not to use your phone when on school premises.

   

  Tissues

  Thank you for your kind donations of full boxes of tissues. 

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 19th December

   

  • Whole School Christmas Parties

   

  Tuesday 20th December

   

  •   Christmas Church Service in Village Church 9am - 10am
  •   School closes for Christmas at 2pm

   

  Future Dates

   

  Wednesday 4th January 2023: INSET day

  Thursday 5th January: School opens for the Spring term at 8.45am

  Friday 13th January: Reception and Junior online applications portal closes at midnight

  Friday 10th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm

  Monday 20th February: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 16th December

  Fri 16 Dec 2022 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Thank you to all of our musicians for supporting our carol services on Tuesday this week. Thank you also to Rev Dan and Rev Jenny for leading the services.

   

  A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who came in to help with the PTA  pop up christmas shop today. Thank you so much for all of the gift wrapping that you have done. It was very much appreciated.

   

  Spring Term menus - details of the menus for next term are available on the website here. Don't forget to book meals on ParentMail for next term. There have only been a few minor changes to the menus for next term.

   

  Spring Term clubs - details of clubs have been sent out to parents today. Please sign up again for the new term's school run clubs as we start a new register each term. More details here

   

  Year 5 assembly - please note that the date of the Year 5 assembly has moved and it will now be held on Tuesday 24th January still starting at 9am. The assembly will last about half an hour.

   

  Lost Property - there is a lot of lost property in the box in the dining hall. If you are missing any items please feel free to pop in and look in the box. Any items left at the end of the term will be disposed of - either recycled or sent to charity as appropriate. Please remember to label any items that children are bringing into school such as water bottles and coats. Some of the lost property is out in the dining hall after school today if you are missing any items.

   

  Christmas Jumper day total - we wanted to let you know that the Junior School raised £147.18 for Save the Children this year. Thank you

  
  Plea for tissues - any donations of full boxes of tissues will be gratefully received.

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 19th December

  • Class parties day - children may wear warm party clothes - sensible shoes and coats though please
  • 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 20th December 

  • 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
  • Menu change - changes have been made on ParentMail - Hot Dog, (Allergens - GLUTEN, CELERY IN KETCHUP) OR Veggie Sausage (Allergens - none); Bun, (Allergens - WHEAT, GLUTEN), Chips (Allergens - none), Sweetcorn (Allergens - none) l Oreo Cookie Bar (Allergens - WHEAT, SOYA, MAY CONTAIN MILK)
  • Early finish at 2:15pm today for Juniors

   

  Wednesday 21st December 

  • School is closed for the Christmas holidays - wishing everyone a Merry Christmas

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Wednesday 4th January 2023

  • INSET day - school closed for children

   

  Thursday 5th January 

  • School reopens for spring term today
  • Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 5 ukulele lessons today
  • No homework club today

   

  Friday 6th January

  • 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

   

  Wednesday 18th January - Year 5 Maple class swimming lessons start today - details here

   

  Monday 23rd January - Maple class Spring parent evening meetings - 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 24th January - Maple class Spring parent evening meetings - 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 24th January - Year 5 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - note change of date

   

  Thursday 26th January - Year 6 PE festival at CCC - details here

   

  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

   

  Wednesday 15th March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - letter and kit list details 

   

  Monday 22nd May - Year 6 trip to Chester - letter and kit list details 

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here  

   

  Springbucks Christmas Gym Camp

  PFO Christmas Holiday Camps 

  CSG Village Church December Dates

  Yamaha Class Band at Amersham Music Centre 

  Resilience Courses for Children - Beaconsfield

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 9th December

  Fri 09 Dec 2022 CSG Infant School
   Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  Year 1 Milestones Museum Trip

  The children have had a fantastic day at Milestones Museum learning all about toys from the past and comparing them with the toys of today. Thank you to all the parents who helped with the trip.  

   

  Christmas Jumper Day

  Everyone looked very festive in their Christmas jumpers today. Thank you for your donations, we have raised over £120 for Save the Children.

   

  Christmas Productions

  Tickets for KS1 productions have been sent home. Seats have not been allocated however Year 2 will sit at the front and Year 1 nearer the back.

   

  Tickets are not being issued for Reception's productions. Everyone who has requested tickets have been allocated their choices.

   

  Christmas Tree Trail

  We have a tree in the trail at the bottom of School Lane which has been decorated by the children with eco decorations made at Forest School. Please admire it as you walk up the hill and make sure you vote for us in the competition!

   

  Safeguarding Support

  Keeping safe online is a vital skill for children to develop, but sometimes they need a little help along the way. The website in the link allows you to choose your device/platform and gives you step by step instructions for how to set parental controls. https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/

   

  Christmas parties-Monday 19th December

  The children are looking forward to the Christmas parties and can wear their party clothes to school. Please make sure they are still dressed warmly and appropriately (no jewellery or high heeled shoes).    

   

  Plea for tissues

  Any donations of full boxes of tissues will be gratefully received. Thank you.

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2023

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council closes for online applications on the 15th January 2023.

   

  Holiday Course

  Please see below details of a course run by Role Models who work in the mental health space for children and run life skills courses all over the world.  Role Models will be running their award-winning Resilience Courses for children from 21st - 23rd December at Alfriston School, Beaconsfield. 

   

  Brilliant Me and My Mind (ages 5 - 7)

  Date: 21st - 23rd December

   

  Parents can use this link to book: https://www.rolemodels.me/p/ops/alfriston-school?ref=stgilesinfants

   

  View our 2023 Trailer starring Marcus Rashford

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 12th December

  • KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am. Siblings invited to attend
  • Reception Christmas Production 2.15pm
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 1)
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

    

  Tuesday 13th December

   

  •  KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am

   

  Wednesday 14th December

  • KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am
  • Tennis (lunch time for Year 2)
  • French (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

  ·  

  Thursday 15th December 

  • Reception Christmas Production 9.15am
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 16th December

  • Nursery Christmas Show 10.45am
  • Years 1& 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 3.05 pm
  • Tennis (lunch time for Year 1)

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 19th December: Whole School Christmas Parties

  Tuesday 20th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Tuesday 20th December: School closes for Christmas at 2pm

  Wednesday 4th January 2023: INSET day

  Thursday 5th January: School opens for the Spring term at 8.45am

  Friday 13th January: Reception and Junior online applications portal closes at midnight

  Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am 

• Juniors - Weekly email - Friday 9th December

  Fri 09 Dec 2022 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  It was lovely to see lots of Christmas jumpers yesterday. Thank you to everyone who sent in a donation for Save the Children.

  
  Safeguarding Support - Keeping safe online is a vital skill for children to develop, but sometimes they.need a little help along the way. The website in the link allows you to choose your device/platform and gives you step by step instructions for how to set parental controls. https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/

   

  SSA Vacancies - we are currently looking for a Special Support Assistant to work at the Infant School. Please contact the office if you are interested in this role

   

  Absences and meal cancellations - if your child is ill and you would like their school meal order to be cancelled please can you let the office know by email by 9:30am. Thank you

   

  Fruit Tree Planting - thank you to all the Eco Warriors who worked really hard to prepare the ground for fruit tree planting on Monday. It got rather stony!  We will finish the planting when the ground is less frozen.

   

  PTA Children's Disco - doors open tonight at 6pm and pick up is 7:30pm. Entrance to the school is via Parsonage Road gate only for the disco. Further details on Classlist

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 12th December

  • Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - no lessons today
  • 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 13th December 

  • 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 no PE today -  children to come to school in normal uniform as have carol service in the afternoon 
  • Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
  • Year 3 / Year 4 Carol Service from 1:30pm to 2:15pm in the Village Church - parents of children in these year groups are welcome to attend
  • Year 5 / Year 6 Carol Service from 2:25pm to 3:10pm  in the Village Church - parents of children in these year groups are welcome to attend
  • Rocky Road Club has now finished for the term
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 14th December 

  • 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 4 recorder lessons today
  • Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Lunch -  amended menu Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Baked potato - orders to be placed on ParentMail in normal way
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Football Club has now finished for the term
  • Tag Rugby Club has now finished for the term

   

  Thursday 15th December 

  • 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
  • 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
  • Music lessons - Cello lessons with Mrs Bignall, BMT - in the Music Room
  • Homework club has now finished for the term
  • Football Club with PFO - has now finished for the term
  • Netball Club has now finished for the term

   

  Friday 16th December

  • 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
  • Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children from 12:45pm to 1:15pm
  • PTA Kids Pop Up Christmas Shop - to select pre-ordered items during the afternoon - see Classlist for details
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Tuesday 20th December - last Morning Maths and Breakfast Club for this term

   

  Tuesday 20th December - last day of term - note early finish of 2:15pm for Juniors

   

  Wednesday 4th January -  INSET day - school closed for children

   

  Thursday 5th January - school opens for spring term today

   

  Thursday 5th January - no homework club this week 

   

  Wednesday 18th January - Year 5 - Maple class swimming lessons start today - details here 

   

  Wednesday 25th January - Year 5 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Thursday 26th January - Year 6 PE festival at CCC - details here

   

  Wednesday 15th March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - letter and kit list details 

   

  Monday 22nd May - Year 6 trip to Chester - letter and kit list details 

   

  *****

   

  Community Events - see details here  

   

  PFO Christmas Holiday Camps 

  CSG Village Church December Dates 

  
  Yamaha Class Band at Amersham Music Centre - there are 30 spaces available for children in Year 5+ to join these sessions which will start on Saturday 15th January, at Amersham Music Centre (HP7 9HH) at 10am. The cost is £75 per term and includes hire of the instrument Children will be able to choose their top 3 from Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn and Euphonium; and will be allocated 1 of their instrument choices in the first session. Book your place via the QR code on the poster here

   

  Bucks Council Holiday Courses for children - the Role Models company will be running some Resilience Courses for children from 21st - 23rd December at Alfriston School, Beaconsfield.  All children from our school are welcome to participate and places are free for children who receive free school meals. There are two courses: Brilliant Me and My Mind (ages 5 - 7) and Resilience Course (ages 8 - 11) Our school booking link is https://www.rolemodels.me/p/ops/alfriston-school?ref=stgilesjuniors or their flyer is available here

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 2nd December

  Fri 02 Dec 2022 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that Year 4 all enjoyed the Roman Day activities on Wednesday. Thank you to the Year 4 staff for organising the workshop activities during the day.

   

  Cost of Living - Buckinghamshire Council are offering advice and practical support to those who may be struggling in the current economic climate. Please visit their website should you require further information: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/cost-of-living/ 

   

  Year 5 Mexican cooking day will take place on Monday 5th December. Year 5 children are welcome to dress in the colours of the Mexican flag (green, white, red) for the day. 

   

  Year 5 PE day is switching to Wednesdays from next week - from Wednesday 7th December

   

  Year 6 PE day is switching to Fridays from next week - from Friday 9th December 

   

  The Eco Warriors will need to bring in wellies and suitable outdoor clothes for their meeting with Mrs Lloyd-Evans in the afternoon on Monday 5th December

   

  Christmas Post Box - the Christmas post box is out by the school office. This is for children to use to send cards to their friends in school. Please can the name and class of recipients be written on the envelopes. Thank you

   

  Emails to school - we receive many emails to the office. If you could add your child's full name and class to any messages that would be much appreciated

  
  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 5th December

  • Year 5 Mexican cooking day - children are welcome to dress in the colours of the Mexican flag (green, white, red) for the day. 
  • Additional open day tours for prospective parents - 11am tour and 11:30am tour
  • Music lessons - Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - morning in the music room
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • Eco Warriors - activities with Mrs Lloyd-Evans during the afternoon
  • 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 6th December 

  • 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 to attend Songs of Praise Service in Village Church - family and friends are welcome to join this service - starts at 11:30am
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room
  • Rocky Road Club has now finished for the term
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 7th December 

  • 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 4 recorder lessons today
  • Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • School Christmas lunch - Turkey or Vegan Sausage roll - orders to be placed on ParentMail in usual way
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the afternoon
  • Football Club has now finished for the term
  • Tag Rugby Club has now finished for the term

   

  Thursday 8th December 

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks Gymnastics in the Main hall from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • Christmas Jumper Day - children may come to school in a christmas jumper or decorate their school jumper in return for a suggested £1 donation to go to Save the Children charity
  • Year 4 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit - if Year 4 children are wearing a Christmas jumper today please can they also bring in a PE hoodie for the afternoon
  • 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
  • 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 - note that this is the last homework club for this term
  • Football Club with PFO - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
  • Netball Club has now finished for the term

   

  Friday 9th December

  • 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
  • NSPCC workshops in school for Year 5
  • 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
  • Children to rehearse for the carol services during the afternoon (in the school hall)
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm
  • Year 4 and Year 6 residential trips deadline - the deadline for returning consent forms and payment of deposit to secure a place is the end of school today
  • PTA Kids Christmas Disco from 6pm to 7:30pm

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 12th December - Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning

   

  Tuesday 13th December - Year 6 SATS practice tests in the morning

   

  Tuesday 13th December - Year 3 / Year 4 Carol Service from 1:30pm to 2:15pm - details TBC

   

  Tuesday 13th December - Year 5 / Year 6 Carol Service from 2:25pm to 3:10pm - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 14th December - amended menu Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Baked potato - orders to be placed on ParentMail

   

  Friday 16th December - PTA Pop Up Christmas Shop for children in school - see Classlist for details

   

  Tuesday 20th December - last Morning Maths and Breakfast Club for this term

   

  Tuesday 20th December - last day of term - early finish 2:15pm for Juniors

   

  Wednesday 4th January -  INSET day - school closed for children

   

  Thursday 5th January - school opens for spring term today

   

  Wednesday 25th January - Year 5 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 15th March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - details TBC

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - letter and kit list details - spare blue paper consent forms are available from the school office

   

  Monday 22nd May - Year 6 trip to Chester - letter and kit list details - spare yellow paper consent forms are available from the school office

   

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  Community Events - see details here  

   

  Details of upcoming events:

   

  PFO Christmas Holiday Camps 

  CSG Village Church December Dates 

  Christingle Service Sunday 4th December

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 2nd December

  Fri 02 Dec 2022 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

  Year 2 Great Fire of London Workshop

  The children had lots of fun at the workshop today as well as consolidating all of their learning about the Great Fire this term. Thank you for all your donations to allow this to take place.

   

  Year 1 trip to Milestones Museum - Friday 9th December

  Please be in school for 8.30 a.m. as the coach is leaving promptly at 8.45 am. Year 1 should be back by the end of the school day, if there are any delays we will email you.  Can we remind you to not order a hot school meal for that day.

   

  Christmas Postbox

  The Christmas Postbox is now in the school reception area and the children can write cards to their friends and post them to be delivered. Please ensure the recipient's full name and class are on the envelope.

   

  Christmas Productions

  Please book your tickets by 4pm on Monday 5th December

   

  Christmas Jumper - Save the Children Charity Day -Thursday 8th December

  Children may wear their Christmas jumpers or decorate their school jumpers for a suggested £1 donation.

   

  Parish Church Competition

  Coming home this afternoon is the form for this year's Parish Council competition 'Where are Santa's Elves?'

   

  Christingle Service-Sunday 4th December 

  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

   

  Cost of Living

  Buckinghamshire Council are offering advice and practical support to those who may be struggling in the current economic climate. Please visit their website should you require further information: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/cost-of-living/ 

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 5th December

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 1)
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

    

  Tuesday 6th December

   

  Wednesday 7th December

  • Tennis (lunch time for Year 2)
  • French (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

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  Thursday 8th December 

  • Christmas Jumper - Save the Children Charity Day - children may wear their Christmas jumpers or decorate their school jumpers for a suggested £1 donation.
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 9th December

  • Year 1 trip to Milestones Museum
  • Years 1& 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 3.05 pm
  • Tennis (lunch time for Year 1)

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 12th December: KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am. Siblings invited to attend

  Monday 12th December: Reception Christmas Production 2.15pm

  Tuesday 13th December: KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am

  Wednesday 14th December: KS1 Christmas Production 9.15am

  Thursday 15th December: Reception Christmas Production 9.15am

  Friday 16th December: Nursery Christmas Show 10.45am

  Monday 19th December: Whole School Christmas Parties

  Tuesday 20th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Tuesday 20th December: School closes for Christmas at 2pm

  Wednesday 4th January 2023: INSET day

  Thursday 5th January: School opens for the Spring term at 8.45am

  Friday 13th January: Reception and Junior online applications portal closes at midnight

  Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am

  Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am