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  • Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 27th January

    Fri 27 Jan 2023 CSG Infant School

    Dear Parent,

     
    School Amazon Wish List
    Mrs Court would like to say a HUGE thank you to all the parents who have purchased books and equipment from our Amazon wish list. If you would like to buy things for the school please see the link below.
     
    Phonics and Reading Presentation
    Mrs Haynes and Mrs Court will be hosting this event on Monday 30th January from 5.30 pm until 6.30 pm. To date we have not had much interest. If you would like to attend please let the office know by 10 am Monday. If there is not sufficient interest this will be cancelled.
     
    Updated Allergen Sheet-Week 5
    Our hub kitchen have had a supplier product change. The new vegan meatballs have different allergens. The new allergen sheet has been added to our website.
     
    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. 
     
    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.  
     
    Parking
    Please remember to park considerately at school drop off and pick up times and to not obstruct the flow of traffic or the drives of the residents in School Lane.  
     
    Arts Week
    We are in need of clean circular plastic lids in any colour. Please can you send in any you have by February half term. Thank you.
     
    HANDLING ANGER IN THE FAMILY PARENTING COURSE
    A four-week course for parents and carers with children age 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.  

    Handling Anger in the Family Course – Thank you! Clear and simple techniques to help loved ones’ 

    ‘This course is very well run and tackles a difficult subject in a very good way, imparting useful tools and strategies to help diffuse difficult situations’ 

    The week ahead:

     

    Monday 30th January

    • Phonics and Reading Presentation 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
    • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 1)
    • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

      

    Tuesday 31st January

     

    Wednesday 1st February

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

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    Thursday 2nd February

    • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

     

    Friday 3rd February

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

    Future Dates

     

    Friday 10th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm
    Monday 20th February: School reopens at 8.45 am
    Monday 27th February: Parents Evening 15.30-18.00
    Tuesday 28th February: Reception trip to Bekonscot-more detail to follow
    Thursday 2nd March: World Book Day
    Wednesday 8th March: Reception Height & Weight Screening-more detail to follow
    Thursday 9th March: Parents Evening 17.30-20.00
    Friday 24th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - TBC
    Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am
    Friday 31st March: School closes for Easter at 2pm
    Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am
    Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am
  • Junior - Weekly email - Friday 27th January

    Fri 27 Jan 2023 CSG Junior School
    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
     
     Tuesday 31st January
    • 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
     
    *****
    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
  • Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 6th January

    Fri 06 Jan 2023 CSG Infant School

    Dear Parents,

     
    Welcome back! It has been lovely to see all the children back after the Christmas break and we are looking forward to the term ahead.
     
    Absence
    When your child is off school please can we remind you to contact the school as early as possible to eliminate any concerns. If your child is to be off school for a number of days please can we ask you to stay in regular contact with us.
     
    Deadlines
    If parents are asked to complete paperwork by a certain date please do respond by that deadline so that all necessary admin can be completed.
     
    The week ahead:

     

    Monday 9th January

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    Tuesday 10th January

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    Wednesday 11th January

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    Thursday 12th January

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    Friday 13th January

    • Reception and Junior online applications portal closes at midnight
    • Years 1& 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
    • Reception Friday afternoon reading 3.05 pm
    • Emerald woodland learning (this week only)
     

    Future Dates

     

    Friday 10th February: School closes for half term at 3.15 pm
    Monday 20th February: School reopens at 8.45 am
    Monday 27th February: Parents Evening 15.30-18.00
    Tuesday 28th February: Reception trip to Bekonscot-more detail to follow
    Thursday 2nd March: World Book Day
    Wednesday 8th March: Reception Height & Weight Screening-more detail to follow
    Thursday 9th March: Parents Evening 17.30-20.00
    Friday 24th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - TBC
    Thursday 30th March: Easter Service in Village Church 9am - 10am
    Friday 31st March: School closes for Easter at 2pm
    Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am
    Thursday 13th July: Flower Festival in Village Church 9am - 10am
  • Junior Weekly email - Friday 6th January

    Fri 06 Jan 2023 CSG Junior School

    Dear Parents / Carers

     

    It has been lovely to see everyone back in school this week.

     

    Colour Banded Books - We are missing a number of our colour banded books. Please keep an eye out for the colour banded books at home and send them back into school with your child.

    Magazines for Children - If you are subscribed to magazines such as First News, The Week Junior, Happy News or National Geographic Junior, and have copies of these in good condition that you no longer need, please email the office FAO Mrs Mannick if you would be happy to donate copies to the school. 

     

    Spring Term clubs - details of clubs are available here. Please sign up again for Spring Term clubs as we start a new register each term. We will be sending emails next week to confirm places in school run clubs 

     

    Deanway traffic lights - we have been advised by Affinity Water that there will be traffic lights on the Deanway on Tuesday

     

    Lagger Close - dangerous tree - we have been advised by a local resident that there is a tree at the end of Lagger Close with split branches - this will be dealt with soon but please be aware if you are passing that way

     

    Office team - welcome to Mrs Molly Wallace who has just joined the Junior Office team

     

    Monday 9th January

    • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room

     

    Tuesday 10th January

    • 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 lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - morning in the Music Room
    • Year 3 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 at lunchtime

     

    Wednesday 11th January

    • 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 -  normal menu today)
    • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the afternoon

     

    Thursday 12th January

    • (No Gym Club 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
    • 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

     

    Friday 13th 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
    • 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 16th January - remaining clubs start this week

     

    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 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - parents invited to attend

     

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

     

    Tuesday 24th January - Reading Writing & Maths Meeting for parents 6pm to 7pm - details TBC

     

    Thursday 26th January - Year 6 PE festival at CCC - details here - children will need a packed lunch today and to wear PE kit

     

    Thursday 2nd February - Year 3 PE Festival - details here

     

    Monday 6th February - Year 6 SATS practice tests during the morning

     

    Tuesday 7th February - Year 6 SATS practice tests during the morning

     

    Tuesday 7th February - Year 4 to attend the Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service

     

    Friday 10th February - last day of half term will be a Dress Down Friday as requested by 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 Songs of Praise service in the Village Church - parents and family members are welcome to join this service

     

    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 

     

    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 

     

    *****

     

    Community Events - see details here  

  • Junior - Weekly email - Wednesday 4th January 2023

    Wed 04 Jan 2023 CSG Junior School

    Dear Parents / Carers

     

    Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. 

     

    Spring Term menus - details of the menus for this term are available on the website here. Don't forget to book meals on ParentMail - you can do this up to 7 days in advance. If you wish to cancel a meal due to absences please let the office know by 9:30am on the day

     

    Spring Term clubs - details of clubs are available here. Please sign up again for Spring Term clubs as we start a new register each term. 

     

    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

     

    Future Dates

     

    Monday 16th January - clubs start this week

     

    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  


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