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• Infant Weekly Email - Friday 31st March

  Fri 31 Mar 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  We have reached the end of another packed term! It has been a very busy week with Year 1's Village Fete, our Easter Service and today's egg rolling and egg hunt. It was a shame the weather was against us which meant the egg events today had to be held inside, however they were still much enjoyed by the children! A huge thank you to all the staff for their hard work towards these events; to you for supporting your children and of course to our wonderful PTA for all their ongoing efforts.

   

  Reception Stay and Play

  This is starting after Easter on Thursday mornings. Please sign up for a slot in the Reception classes. Please note there is only 1 slot per child.

   

  Additional Needs Workshop

  If you think that your child may have additional needs or is delayed in their development and you would like to speak to a professional for advice or guidance, please find information on the flyer attached.
   

  Sessions are held in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Chesham and Burnham.

   

  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 Friday 14th April.  Please be aware that orders MUST be made or changed through ParentMail and not the school office.

   

  Spring Newsletter

  Our termly newsletter can be found here on our school website.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 17th April

  • School opens for Summer term at 8.45 am
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for reception and Year 1)
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

    

  Tuesday 18th April

   

  Wednesday 19th April

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

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  Thursday 20th April

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 2)

   

  Friday 21st April

  • Achievement Assembly 9 am - Pearl parents invited
  • Years 1 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 2.55 pm
  • Tennis (lunch time for Year 1)

   

  Future Dates 

   

  Monday 24th April: Reception vision screening

  Friday 28th April: Achievement Assembly 9 am - Sapphire parents invited

  Monday 1st May: Bank Holiday

  Friday 5th May: Emerald class Assembly

  Friday 5th May: Coronation Afternoon for pupils only

  Monday 8th May: Coronation Bank Holiday

  Friday 12th May: Ruby class Assembly

  Friday 19th May: Achievement Assembly 9 am - Amethyst parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Achievement Assembly 9 am- Diamond parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Dress down Friday

  Friday 26th May: School closes for half term

  Monday 5th June: INSET day

  Tuesday 6th June: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Tuesday 6th June: Class photos

  Friday 9th June: Pearl class Assembly

  Friday 16th June: Sapphire class Assembly

  Tuesday 20th June: Year 1 Ruislip Lido trip - TBC

  Friday 23rd June: Achievement Assembly 9 am - Emerald parents invited

  Monday 26th-Friday 30th June: Sports Week

  Saturday 1st July: Strawberry Fayre 11.30 - 15.30

  Friday 7th July: Achievement Assembly - Ruby parents invited

  Wednesday 12th July: Leavers Assembly 9.15 am

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

  Friday 21st July: School closes for the summer at 2 pm

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 31st March

  Fri 31 Mar 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  I hope that everyone is looking forward to the Easter break after a busy Spring term.

   

  Thank you to the PTA for organising the Easter Egg hunts that have taken place in school this weel

   

  The U11 girls finally managed to play their match against Chesham Bois that was postponed due to the snow.  The team put on a strong performance and were unlucky to lose 0-3. Sadly Thursday's netball match was rained off.

   

  Year 5s were very lucky with the weather for their walk to Chalfont St Peter to explore two of the village churches. Thank you to The Hub and CSP Parish Church for letting Year 5 explore their sites and to the parent helpers who joined Year 5 for the day.

   

  We hope that Year 4 have enjoyed their visit to Woodrow this week, despite the rain, and we are looking forward to hearing about all of their adventures.

   

  Spring Newsletter - our newsletter for the Spring Term is available to read here

   

  Comic Relief - the Junior School raised a total of £183.95 for Comic Relief day. Thank you to everyone who donated

   

  Maths methods - Videos to explain addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, doubling & rounding are on the website here 

   

  Additional Needs Workshop - Drop-in sessions for parents - If you think that your child may have additional needs or is delayed in their development and you would like to speak to a professional for advice or guidance, please find information on the flyer attached here. Sessions are held in High Wycombe, Aylesbury Chesham and Burnham. Mrs Bannister, SENCO

   

  School meals - the menu for the Summer term is available here and meal details have been added to ParentMail for the summer term. Please remember that meals need to be booked 7 days in advance.

   

  School clubs - details of the new summer term clubs have been sent out today. Details are on the website here. Please apply for a place using the Google form links for each club. Note that we set up a new club register each term so places are not automatically carried over. This doesn't apply to the invitation only clubs.

   

  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

   

  Diary dates for after Easter holiday

   

  Monday 17th April

  • School opens today for summer term
  • Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit (return to Mondays for Year 5 PE this term)
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • 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 18th April

  • 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 trip to Brooklands Museum - details here - donations can still be made via ParentMail towards this trip
  • Year 3 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • 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
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details

  Wednesday 19th April

  • 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 - 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

  Thursday 20th April

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - club details
  • 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
  • No PFO club this week - starts next week - details here
  • 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 21st April

  • Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gastes will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
  • Year 6 PE day today -   children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Reading workshop for parents - 9am to 9:30am - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
  • Beech 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
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 24th April - school led clubs start this week - please remember to sign up for the new term

   

  Tuesday 25th April - U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B away at Holmer Green School from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team (new date)

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - 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

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - Year 5 Wonderdome workshop in school today - details here - donations may be made on ParentMail for this event

  
  Tuesday 2nd May  -  U11 Girls Away Football Match at Chesham Prep

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - Year 6 parents information meeting for the Chester trip - starting at 5:30pm
  
  Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)

   

  Friday 5th May - Bonsai 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

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for 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

   

  Tuesday 9th May - Year 3 Tennis PE Festival at DCHS - 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

   

  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

   

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

   

  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

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term 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

   

  Thursday 22nd June - Year 3 trip to PACCAR - details here - donations may be made on ParentMail for this trip
  
  Monday 26th June - Sports Week

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSGCC cricket club juniors training and sign up day - details here

   

  CSG Tennis Club easter holiday camp - details here

   

  CCC Exam Invigilator advert - details here

   

  PFO and PFO+ Easter holiday camps - details here

   

  Aylesbury St George's Day Historical Fayre & Parade - details here

   

  Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter.

   

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 24th March

  Fri 24 Mar 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that everyone has enjoyed the activities during Arts Week. A huge thank you, from Miss Payne, to everyone who donated plastic bottles and bottle tops for our craft activities this week.

   

  Year 3 presented a lovely assembly on Wednesday morning to their parents and the whole school. Congratulations to them all for their confident and polished assembly

   

  We saw some fabulous performances in the Music and Arts Show yesterday. Thank you to all of the children who took part in this show - you are all so amazing. Special thank you to Mr Holmes for organising the show.

   

  Author Josh Lacey led some fascinating workshops today and hopefully inspired everyone's writing talents and creativity.

   

  Reading workshop for parents - we will be holding a reading workshop for parents on Friday 21st April, in school from 9am to 9:30am. Please register here if you would like to attend

   

  Year 4 - Woodrow trip next week - the office will cancel any school meals that may have been ordered for Year 4 children on days that they will be at Woodrow

  
  Year 5 - CSP churches trip on Monday 27th May. Please ensure that your child has appropriate, comfortable footwear for the walk to Chalfont St Peter and back (walking shoes or trainers are recommended). If it is forecast to be cold or raining, please make sure that your child has an appropriate coat to stay warm and dry. They will need a packed lunch and a comfortable bag in which to carry their food and water bottle. The office will cancel any school meals that may have been ordered for Year 5s for Monday
  
  Year 6 - attached is a flyer with details of a Moving up to Secondary School course for children in Year 6

   

  Year 6 - Chester trip - a meeting for parents about the Year 6 trip to Chester will take place in school on Tuesday 2nd May starting at 5:30pm.

   

  School meals - the menu for the Summer term is available here and we will be adding meal details to ParentMail once we have allergen information from St Joseph's kitchen. We will be trialling having a jacket potato option every day in the summer term. 

   

  School clubs - details of the new summer term clubs will be available shortly. Flyers for some of the external clubs have been added to the website here

   

  Homework club has now stopped for the term and will restart after Easter on Thursday 20th April for the same children

   

  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

   

  Diary dates for next week

   

  Monday 27th March

  • PTA Easter Egg hunts will take place in school for all classes by the end of this week - more details on Classlist
  • SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister this week - appointment dates / times TBC by email to individual parents
  • Year 5 CSP Churches visit - details here
  • Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • 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 28th March

  • 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 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning
  • No music lessons today with Ms Cicvarova today due to SATS practice
  • Music lessons today - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details
  • U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm (rescheduled match for same team) - details here

   

  Wednesday 29th March

  • 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 trip to Woodrow High House - initial letter and kit list and final letter - drop off between 9:15am and 9:30am with the Year 4 teachers who will be at the front of the main house
  • Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit and Beech Class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • 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 30th March

  • 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 4 at Woodrow
  • 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
  • No Homework club today as no homework set this week
  • Football Club with PFO - on the School Field from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
  • Netball match - away v Robertswood School for invited team
  • No netball club today due to away match

   

  Friday 31st March

  • Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gastes will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
  • Year 4 children to be collected from Woodrow High House between 1:30pm and 2:15pm
  • 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
  • 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
  • Last day of term (early finish at 2:15pm today)

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 17th April -  school opens today for summer term

   

  Tuesday 18th April - Year 6 trip to Brooklands Museum - details here

   

  Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 9:30am - details here

   

  Friday 21st March - 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
   

  Tuesday 25th April - U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B away at Holmer Green School from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team (new date)

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - 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

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - Year 5 Wonderdome workshop in school today - details TBC

  
  Tuesday 2nd May - Year 6 parents information meeting for the Chester trip - starting at 5:30pm
  
  Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)

   

  Friday 5th May - Bonsai 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

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for Coronation

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 5 will doing CAT tests in school this week

   

  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

   

  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

   

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

   

  Friday 26th May - Dress Down Friday as requested by the School Council

   

  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

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term week

   

  Monday 5th June - INSET day

   

  Tuesday 6th June - school opens for new half term 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 26th June - Sports Week

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSGCC cricket club juniors training and sign up day - details here

   

  CSG Tennis Club easter holiday camp - details here

   

  CCC Exam Invigilator advert - details here

   

  PFO and PFO+ Easter holiday camps - details here

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 24th March

  Fri 24 Mar 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  Arts Week

  Thank you to Mr Yalden for supplying Year 1 with the paint needed for their Arts Week project.

   

  Woburn Safari Park

  Year 2 are on their way back and have had a wonderful day learning more about the animals. They were very lucky and missed all the rain we have had! Our thanks to all the parent helpers.

   

  Reception Stay and Play

  This is starting after Easter on Thursday mornings. Please sign up for a slot in the Reception classes. Please note there is only 1 slot per child.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  Childminding Course

  Please see the attached flyer from Buckinghamshire Council for more information.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 27th - Friday 31st March

  • SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister 

   

  Monday 27th March

  • Year 1 Village Fete afternoon 2 pm - Year 1 parents invited
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 1)
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

    

  Tuesday 28th March

   

  Wednesday 29th March

  • Yr 2 African afternoon - Year 2 parents invited
  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and  2)
  • French (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

  ·  

  Thursday 30th March

  • Easter Service in Village Church 9 am - 10 am -  parents welcome
  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 31st March

  • School closes for Easter at 2pm
  • Egg rolling and Egg hunts for Nursery - 11.00 (no parents), Reception - 9.15 and Years 1 & 2 - 9.30
  • Years 1 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 2.55 pm

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am

  Friday 21st April: Achievement Assembly - Pearl parents invited

  Monday 24th April: Reception vision screening

  Friday 28th April: Achievement Assembly - Sapphire parents invited

  Monday 1st May: Bank Holiday

  Friday 5th May: Emerald class Assembly

  Monday 8th May: Coronation Bank Holiday

  Friday 12th May: Ruby class Assembly

  Friday 19th May: Achievement Assembly - Amethyst parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Achievement Assembly - Diamond parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Dress down Friday

  Friday 26th May: School closes for half term

  Monday 5th June: INSET day

  Tuesday 6th June: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Friday 9th June: Pearl class Assembly

  Friday 16th June: Sapphire class Assembly

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

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 17th March

  Fri 17 Mar 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  It has been lovely to welcome so many dads and other family members into school today to help make Mothers Day cards and to visit the PTA cafe and pop up gift shop. Thank you to the PTA for their support today and all of their hard work organising the gifts.

   

  Netball match - the dirla played their first netball match against Seer Green school yesterday. This was a friendly game organised by the parent volunteers who help support Mr Ballard with the netball club. Excellent play by the two CSG teams, winning one match and losing one but winning on aggregate overall 7-6. They played an experienced year 6 team so should be super proud of themselves. Thank you to Mrs Farshchi-Heidari, Mrs Sowden and Mrs Broughton for their help with netball this year.

  
  Miss Shaw - we are delighted to share the news that Miss Shaw and her partner recently welcomed baby Jessica into the world. Mum and baby are both doing well.
   

  Building work in school - we now have new doors and windows in Ash and Acer classes and in the main hall. All of these rooms are back in full use again.

  
  Sickness and Diarrhoea - a reminder that if your child has either of these symptoms they should not return to school until 48 hours after their last bout of sickness or diarrhoea. By following this 48 hour rule we hope to prevent the spread of any infections.

   

  Author visit - On Friday 24th March, author Josh Lacey will be visiting our school. Josh will lead a whole school assembly and then will be doing workshops with each year group. To pre-order copies of the books, ready to be signed and dedicated at school on the day, please click the link below and place your order through Chiltern Bookshops by 5pm, Thursday 23rd March. Link to buy the books - https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/josh-lacey-march-24th/

   

  Chiltern Bookshops are hosting an event with JACQUELINE WILSON, Saturday 18th March, 2.30pm. For more details see details here. Link to purchase tickets here. Tickets are limited.

   

  Data Collection sheets - these are being sent home in envelopes today, and are to check that the details we hold for your child are up to date. Please check the information and if any changes need making please note on the sheet and return it to the office or email in details of any amendments to be made.

   

  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

   

  School run clubs - some school led after school clubs have now finished for this term - Rocky Road and the Wednesday Year 5 / 6 football after school club have both now finished. Details of the new summer term clubs will be available shortly. 

   

  Homework club  - this will still run next week but not on the last week of term when no homework is set

   

  Diary dates for next week

   

  Monday 20th March

  • Art week in school
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • 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 21st March

  • 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 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
  • Music and Arts Dress rehearsal during the afternoon (for children only) 
  • Rocky Road Club has now finished for the term
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details
  • U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B away at Holmer Green School from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team

   

  Wednesday 22nd March

  • 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 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes - parents are invited to attend
  • Year 5 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit and Beech Class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan has now finished for the term
  • 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 23rd March

  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • Music and Arts Evening in school during the evening - from 6pm to 7:30pm (performers to be on site by 5:50pm) The PTA will be selling drinks from 5:30pm - details here

   

  Friday 24th March

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall (extra session for one missed on 9th March) -  in the Main hall - Year 3 & 4 from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only
  • Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gastes will be open from 8:40am on Fridays)
  • Author Visit - Josh Lacey - books can be pre-ordered here by 5pm on Thursday 23rd March
  • 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
  • No Friday assembly today due to author visit
  • Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - starting at 2:50pm (new date)
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm 

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 27th March - PTA Easter Egg hunts in school for all children - classes will hold their egg hunts this week - more details on Classlist

   

  Monday 27th March - SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister this week - appointment dates / times TBC nearer the time - note new date

   

  Monday 27th March - Year 5 CSP Churches visit - details here

   

  Monday 27th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Tuesday 28th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Tuesday 28th March - U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm (rescheduled match for same team) - details here

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - initial letter and kit list and final letter - drop off between 9:15am and 9:30am with the Year 4 teachers who will be at the front of the main house 

   

  Friday 31st March - 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

   

  Friday 31st March - Year 4 children to be collected from Woodrow High House between 1:30pm and 2:15pm

   

  Friday 31st March - last day of term (early finish at 2:15pm)

   

  Tuesday 18th April - Year 6 trip to Brooklands Museum - details here

   

  Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 10am - details TBC

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - 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

   

  Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for Coronation

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 5 will doing CAT tests in school this week

   

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

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term week

   

  Monday 5th June - INSET day

   

  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 26th June - Sports Week

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSG Tennis Club easter holiday camp - details here

   

  CCC Exam Invigilator advert - details here

   

  PFO and PFO+ Easter holiday camps - details here

  Virtual Duck Race - Macmillan Cancer Support are very excited to announce that they are hosting a Virtual Duck Race this Easter! (Poster attached) and link here: https://www.balloonrace.net/macmillansouthbucks. Ducks are just £3 each and you can win a £50 Amazon voucher if your duck wins the race! Ducks are available to buy now and the race itself runs from 1st April to 8th April.

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 17th March

  Fri 17 Mar 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  It was lovely to see all of our visitors in school this morning for our Family Day and we hope you all enjoyed coming! Thank you to our wonderful PTA for running the cafe.

   

  We had a great Red Nose day and have managed to raise in excess of £107 for this wonderful charity. Thank you for your support. I hope the children enjoyed the day – they certainly looked the part in their red clothes!

   

  Invitation for a farm visit for school families

  The Swerling family would like to invite children and families from Chalfont St Giles Infant School to Upper Bottom House Farm this Saturday 18th March to watch live lambing and calving. Pop up anytime between 10-4, wear wellies and go and watch some baby animals being born, you will get a tour and talk from Simon the farmer and a chance to feed some animals too.

   

  Maths Videos

  Following the meeting with the Parent Reps last week we are sharing some of the Maths resources available on our website. Maths, and the way it is taught, has changed significantly since we were at school and many of the methods and steps we use to help teach the children may be different to what we remember from our own education. On the school website there is a wealth of information about how we teach Maths and also some excellent videos that explain each step of how we teach addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These can be found at:

   

  https://www.csgvillageschool.org/maths/

  https://www.csgvillageschool.org/videos-to-explain-addition-subtraction-multiplicat/

   

  We hope these are useful.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  Memorial Hall Lottery

  Please see the attached flyer for details of the Memorial Hall lottery.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 20th March - Friday 24th March

   

  • Arts Week - please bring in any clean circular lids in any colour

   

  Monday 20th March

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

   

  Tuesday 21st March

   

  • Nursery Open Day - Please see the attached flyer for further information.

   

  Wednesday 22nd March

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

  ·  

  Thursday 23rd March

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 24th March

  • Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park - PLEASE DO NOT ORDER A HOT SCHOOL MEAL
  • Achievement Assembly - Ruby parents invited
  • Years 1 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 2.55 pm

   

  Future Dates

   

  Week Commencing Monday 27th March: SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister 

  Monday 27th March: Year 1 Village Fete - Year 1 parents invited

  Wednesday 29th March: Yr 2 African Afternoon - Year 2 parents invited

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

  Friday 31st March: Achievement Assembly - Emerald parents invited

  Friday 31st March: School closes for Easter at 2pm

  Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am

  Friday 21st April: Achievement Assembly - Pearl parents invited

  Monday 24th April: Reception vision screening

  Friday 28th April: Achievement Assembly - Sapphire parents invited

  Monday 1st May: Bank Holiday

  Friday 5th May: Emerald class Assembly

  Monday 8th May: Coronation Bank Holiday

  Friday 12th May: Ruby class Assembly

  Friday 19th May: Achievement Assembly - Amethyst parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Achievement Assembly - Diamond parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Dress down Friday

  Friday 26th May: School closes for half term

  Monday 5th June: INSET day

  Tuesday 6th June: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Friday 9th June: Pearl class Assembly

  Friday 16th June: Sapphire class Assembly

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

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 10th March

  Fri 10 Mar 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Thank you to the village library for opening specially for our children to visit them - the children are enjoying these special opening times.
  
  Well done to the Year 4 team that attended the Davenies Football Festival on Tuesday. The organisers described the afternoon as "a feast of fabulous football and even some sunshine."

   

  The U11s football team lost their cup game against Butlers Court last Friday - losing 3-0. The teams were very evenly matched but the home side proved to be stronger on the day. Congratulations to the team for reaching this stage of the cup.

  
  Message from Donna Westall, Chair of Governors - following the request for a nomination to the role of parent governor, Hemal Pandya, an Infant school parent, was the only candidate and so has been elected unopposed.  We are really pleased that he has joined the Governing Board and welcome him to the team.

   

  Behaviour of siblings / younger children at pickup time - we ask that you keep an eye on any children in your charge whilst they are on the school premises at drop off and pickup times. They should not be going into classrooms before the end of the school day or knocking on doors and windows when lessons are still in progress. Many thanks for your support.

   

  Head lice - we are aware of some cases of head lice in school. Please remember to check your child's hair regularly and treat it if needed. Please  ensure that long hair is tied back

   

  Building work in school - the new doors and windows have been fitted in Acer class and look fantastic. Next week work will continue to take place in the Main Hall and Ash classroom. Some of the lunchtime sports leaders clubs will be affected during the early part of the week. Work is planned to start in Ash class on Tuesday and children will be asked to go to the Main Hall for morning registration. Pick up will be from the playground as normal

   

  Year 3 Library visit on Thursday 16th - Oak class will be visiting the library on Thursday afternoon and we are looking to reschedule a visit for Ash class in the summer term

   

  Year 5 - sadly the Tag Rugby PE festival  has been cancelled and we do not think this will be rescheduled. Year 5 children to come in normal uniform please and they can have a school meal as usual on Thursday 16th

   

  Year 5 - we are still looking for a couple of parent helpers with DBSs to help on the Churches trip on Monday 27th March. Please speak to your class teacher or email the school office if you are able to help.

   

  Year 6 - Year 6 PE will be on Monday next week due to the Family Day activities on Friday 17th March

   

  Author visit - On Friday 24th March, author Josh Lacey will be visiting our school. Josh will lead a whole school assembly and then will be doing workshops with each year group. To pre-order copies of the books, ready to be signed and dedicated at school on the day, please click the link below and place your order through Chiltern Bookshops by 5pm, THURSDAY 23rd MARCH.
  
  BUY THE BOOKS HERE: https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/josh-lacey-march-24th/

   

  Sports Leaders Clubs - these will be run by Year 6 for children in lower year groups  - children who have signed up will just need to bring trainers in on the day their club is running. Clubs will be from 12:20 until 12:45

  • Monday - Cheerleading - Mail Hall
  • Tuesday - Football - Field
  • Tuesday - Tennis - Main Hall
  • Wednesday - Just Dance & Dodge - Main Hall
  • Thursday - Crazy football - Field
  • Thursday - tennis / Dodgeball - Main Hall

   

  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

   

  Diary dates for next week

   

  Monday 13th March

  • Year 6 PE day this week - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • 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 14th March

  • 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
  • No Music lessons today - 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
  • No Music lessons today - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
  • Year 4 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library cards
  • 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 15th March

  • 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 Beech Class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • 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 16th March

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Year 3 Oak children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library card
  • 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 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
  • No netball club today - all players are involved in the match today
  • U11s netball match - home v Seer Green School - details here for invited players

   

  Friday 17th March

  • Comic Relief Day - children may wear something red in return for a suggested £1 donation for the Comic Relief Charity. This can be a costume with a red theme or just their normal school uniform with something red.   
  • Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in 
  • No Year 6 PE day today -  no PE sessions today due to Family Day activities
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
  • Families to School Day - dads or other family members are invited to join their children in the afternoon to make a card for Mother's Day and visit the PTA cafe - details here - you are invited to visit between 1:30pm and 3pm
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm 

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 20th March - Arts Week in school this week - we are still looking for donations of plastic bottles and plastic bottle tops/ lids

   

  Tuesday 21st March - dress rehearsal for Music and Arts Performance during the afternoon (for children only)

  
  Tuesday 21st March - U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B at Holmer Green from 4pm to 5:30pm for invited team

  
  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (note change of date)

   

  Thursday 23rd March - Music and Arts Evening in school during the evening - from 6pm to 7:30pm (performers to be on site by 5:50pm)

   

  Friday 24th March - Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall (extra session for one missed on 9th March)

  
  Friday 24th March - Author Visit - Josh Lacey - books can be pre-ordered here

   

  Friday 24th March - no Friday assembly today due to author visit

   

  Friday 24th March - class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - starting at 2:50pm (new date)

   

  Monday 27th March - SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister this week - appointment dates / times TBC nearer the time - note new date

   

  Monday 27th March - Year 5 CSP Churches visit - details here

   

  Monday 27th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Tuesday 28th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Tuesday 18th March - U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm (rescheduled match for same team)

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - initial letter and kit list and final letter - drop off between 9:15am and 9:30am with the Year 4 teachers who will be at the front of the main house 

   

  Friday 31st March - 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

   

  Friday 31st March - Year 4 children to be collected from Woodrow High House between 1:30pm and 2:15pm

   

  Friday 31st March - last day of term (early finish at 2:15pm)

   

  Monday 18th April - Year 6 trip to Brooklands Museum 

   

  Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 10am - details TBC

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - 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

   

  Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for Coronation

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 6 SATS this week

   

  Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th May - Year 5 will doing CAT tests in school this week

   

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

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term week

   

  Monday 5th June - INSET day

   

  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 26th June - Sports Week

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSG Tennis Club easter holiday camp - details here

   

  CCC Exam Invigilator advert - details here

   

  PFO and PFO+ Easter holiday camps - details here

   

  *****

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 10th March

  Fri 10 Mar 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  Message from Donna Westall, Chair of Governors: Following the request for a nomination to the role of parent governor, Hemal Pandya, an Infant school parent, was the only candidate and so has been elected unopposed.  We are really pleased that he has joined the Governing Board and welcome him to the team.

   

  Family Day - Friday 17th March

  Thank you to those who have completed the Google form or returned the slip. Please sign in and collect a visitor sticker in the Memorial Hall before coming into school.

   

  Red Nose Day-Friday 17th March

  We are again supporting the Comic Relief charity and children are invited to wear something red in return for a suggested £1 donation. This can be a costume with a red theme or just normal uniform with something red. 

   

  Nursery Open Day

  We are holding a Nursery Open Day on Tuesday 21st March with tours available during the day. Please contact the school office to book a tour. Please see the attached flyer for further information.

   

  Parking Concerns

  We have been informed that school parents are parking on the double yellow lines in the roads around the school. As well as being illegal it is also very unsafe. We have informed Police and Parking enforcement who will be coming to monitor the situation.

  We have also had complaints from the residents of Albion Road regarding the parking at drop off and pick up times. If you have to park close to school please be considerate of our neighbours when parking. Also be mindful of where you park so as not to block them in, ensure the pavement is accessible and allow for a fire engine or an ambulance to access the road.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 13th March

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

    

  Tuesday 14th March

   

  Wednesday 15th March

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

  ·  

  Thursday 16th March

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 17th March

  • Family Day 
  • Red Nose Day
  • Achievement Assembly - Amethyst parents invited
  • Years 1& 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 3.05 pm

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 20th March - Friday 24th March - Arts Week

  Tuesday 21st March: Nursery Open Day 

  Friday 24th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park 

  Friday 24th March: Achievement Assembly - Ruby parents invited

  Week Commencing Monday 27th March: SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister - appointment dates/times TBC nearer the time

  Tuesday 28th March: Year 1 Village Fete - Year 1 parents invited

  Wednesday 29th March: Yr 2 African Afternoon - parents to be invited, more detail to follow

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

  Friday 31st March: Achievement Assembly - Emerald parents invited

  Friday 31st March: School closes for Easter at 2pm

  Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am

  Friday 21st April: Achievement Assembly - Pearl parents invited

  Monday 24th April: Reception vision screening

  Friday 28th April: Achievement Assembly - Sapphire parents invited

  Monday 1st May: Bank Holiday

  Friday 5th May: Emerald class Assembly

  Monday 8th May: Coronation Bank Holiday

  Friday 12th May: Ruby class Assembly

  Friday 19th May: Achievement Assembly - Amethyst parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Achievement Assembly - Diamond parents invited

  Friday 26th May: Dress down Friday

  Friday 26th May: School closes for half term

  Monday 5th June: INSET day

  Tuesday 6th June: School reopens at 8.45 am

  Friday 9th June: Pearl class Assembly

  Friday 16th June: Sapphire class Assembly

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

• Juniors - Weekly email - Friday 3rd March

  Fri 03 Mar 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  It was lovely to see all of the World Book Day costumes yesterday with lots of colourful and creative ideas on display. Thank you to everyone who brought in books this week for the book swap. 

   

  Thank you to Mr Grey who gave a fascinating assembly on Wednesday about his work with London Transport.

  
  Chess tournament - last Sunday some of our children represented the school in the Bucks Youth Chess tournament, organized by Ray Sayers. They came 5th out of the 10 school teams competing. Well done to everyone who took part.

   

  Art competitions - congratulations to Aoife in Year 6. who is through to the final of the Young Arts Competition. Her artwork was selected as best in school for our school in the competition which is organised by Chiltern Fine Arts Society.
  
  PTA Supermarket Voucher scheme - help is needed with running the Supermarket voucher scheme. The PTA are looking for a parent to take over running the supermarket voucher scheme. If you are interested please message the PTA via Classlist or if you email the school office we can pass a message on. If you have any questions about the scheme please do ask.
  
  A few date changes:

   

  The Year 3 assembly will now take place on Wednesday 22nd March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes and Year 3 parents are invited to attend 

   

  The Year 4 assembly will now take place on Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes and Year 4 parents are invited to attend

   

  Building work in school - After many years of petitioning the Local Authority to commit to making building improvements on the site we have been informed that two of the classrooms and the main hall will be having their windows replaced over the next two weeks. Whilst welcome, it will involve some of these spaces being unavailable as the work is completed. This particularly affects events that are scheduled to take place in the hall towards the end of the week meaning that gym club and street dance will be cancelled next week. We will also rearrange the date for parents of Oak class who were invited to next week’s achievement assembly.

   

  Sports Leaders Clubs - these will be run by Year 6 for children in lower year groups  - children who have signed up will just need to bring trainers in on the day their club is running. Clubs will be from 12:20 until 12:45

   

  • Monday - Cheerleading - Mail Hall
  • Tuesday - Football - Field
  • Tuesday - Tennis - Main Hall
  • Wednesday - Just Dance & Dodge - Main Hall
  • Thursday - Crazy football - Field
  • Thursday - tennis / Dodgeball - Main Hall

   

  Amazon Wish List - We would like to pass on our thanks for all the generous gifts we have received recently. Some of the gifts were anonymously given so please accept our thanks here. 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

   

  Diary dates for next week

   

  Monday 6th March

  • 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
  • Parent evening meetings for all parents (not Maple) from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here - all gates will be open for the meetings

   

   Tuesday 7th March

  • 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 3 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 - 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
  • Year 6 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library cards
  • Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all year groups welcome from 12:50pm to 1:15pm
  • Year 4 invited team to attend Davenies Football Festival - 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
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm -club details

   

  Wednesday 8th March

  • 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 Beech Class are swimming so will also need swimming kit and towels today - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Football Club with Mr Haywood 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
  • U11 girls football match - away V Chesham Bois School - kickoff 4pm

   

  Thursday 9th March

  • Cancelled -  Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - not on this week due to building work in main hall
  • 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
  • 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
  • Year 5 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library card
  • 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 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - children to change in Art room please today
  • 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 10th March

  • Reading in class - parents are welcome to pop in 
  • 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
  • Postponed - Oak parents are invited to join our Achievements Assembly today - assembly postponed due to building work in Main Hall
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Dining Hall this week from 3:30pm to 4:15pm 

   

  Future Dates

   

  Tuesday 14th March - Year 4 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library card

   

  Thursday 16th March - Year 5 Tag Rugby PE festival - details here - packed lunch for Year 5 children today

   

  Thursday 16th March - Year 3 children to visit CSG Library in the afternoon - remember to bring in your library card

   

  Thursday 16th March - U11s netball match - home v Seer Green School - details TBC

   

  Friday 17th March - Comic Relief Day - children may wear something red in return for a suggested £1 donation for the Comic Relief Charity. This can be a costume with a red theme or just normal school uniform with something red. 

   

  Friday 17th March - Families to School Day - dads or other family members are invited to join their children in the afternoon to make a card for Mother's Day and visit the PTA cafe - details here

   

  Monday 20th March - Arts Week in school this week - we are still looking for donations of plastic bottles and plastic bottle tops/ lids

  
  Monday 20th March - SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister this week - appointment dates / times TBC nearer the time

  
  Tuesday 21st March - U10 Football cup quarter finals - group B at Holmer Green from 4pm to 5:30pm
  
  Wednesday 22nd March - Year 3 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (note change of date)

   

  Wednesday 22nd March - dress rehearsal for Music and Arts Performance during the afternoon (for children only)

   

  Thursday 23rd March - Music and Arts Evening in school during the evening - from 6pm to 7:30pm (performers to be on site by 5:50pm)

  
  Friday 24th March - Author Visit - Josh Lacey - details TBC

   

  Friday 24th March - no Friday assembly today due to author visit

   

  Friday 24th March - class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - starting at 2:50pm (new date)

   

  Monday 27th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Tuesday 28th March - Year 6 practice SATS sessions in the morning

   

  Wednesday 29th March - Year 4 trip to Woodrow High House - initial letter and kit list and final letter - drop off between 9:15am and 9:30am with the Year 4 teachers who will be at the front of the main house 

   

  Friday 31st March - 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

   

  Friday 31st March - Year 4 children to be collected from Woodrow High House between 1:30pm and 2:15pm

   

  Friday 31st March - last day of term (early finish at 2:15pm)

   

  Friday 21st April - Reading workshop for parents 9am to 10am - details TBC

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May - 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

   

  Wednesday 3rd May - Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - this assembly will last about 30 minutes (new date)

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for Coronation

   

  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 28th May - Half term week

   

  Monday 5th June - INSET day

   

  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 26th June - Sports Week

   

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  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSG Messy Church - Sunday 5th March - details here

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 3rd March

  Fri 03 Mar 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  The children (and adults) had a lovely day at Bekonscot Model Village, thank you to everyone who went on the trip.

   

  It was so good to see everyone dressed up for World Book Day. The costumes were amazing and the children thoroughly enjoyed their day. Thank you to local author, Rachel Sherfield for coming in and teaching the children how to be authors and illustrators.

   

  Thank you so much to the PTA for running the breakfast cafe this morning.

   

  Nursery Open Day

  We are holding a Nursery Open Day on Tuesday 21st March with tours available during the day. Please contact the school office to book a tour. Please see the attached flyer for further information.

   

  Family Day-Friday 17th March

  Parents/carers or a close relative are invited in on Friday 17th March between 9.30am and 10.45am. Please let us know if you are able to attend by completing the Google form (link below) by Wednesday 8th March.

   

  https://forms.gle/5m2qB3ezXtCs53yU8

   

  Red Nose Day-Friday 17th March

  We are again supporting the Comic Relief charity and children are invited to wear something red in return for a suggested £1 donation. This can be a costume with a red theme or just normal uniform with something red. 

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the Parish Church including this Sunday's Messy Church.

   

  PTA News

  Help needed - we are looking for a parent to look after the Supermarket Voucher Scheme. The scheme makes approximately £1000 a year for each school which could be hugely expanded if we could sign up new parents. 

  The role takes about 2 hours a month, although varies slightly if one month is particularly simple or tricky. If you are interested please contact us.

   

  Anti Social Behaviour

  Please be considerate of our neighbours when dropping your children off and collecting them.

  We have had complaints from the Guide Hut and Garden Room committees regarding children sticking twigs in the locks and litter being left outside.

  If you have to drive up School Lane please do not park in the entrance to Rectory Gardens or across 'Crossing Corner'

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 6th March

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

    

  Tuesday 7th March

   

  • Parents Evening 17.00-20.00 

   

  Wednesday 8th March

  • Reception Height & Weight Screening
  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and  2)
  • French (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

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  Thursday 9th March

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 10th March

  • Achievement Assembly - Diamond parents invited
  • Years 1& 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 3.05 pm

   

  Future Dates 

   

  Friday 17th March: Achievement Assembly - Amethyst parents invited

  Friday 17th March: Family Day 

  Friday 17th March: Red Nose Day - children can wear red for a suggested donation of £1

  Week Commencing Monday 20th March: SEN meetings with Mrs Bannister - appointment dates/times TBC nearer the time

  Monday 20th March - Friday 24th March - Arts Week

  Tuesday 21st March: Nursery Open Day 

  Friday 24th March: Year 2 trip to Woburn Safari Park 

  Friday 24th March: Achievement Assembly - Ruby parents invited

  Tuesday 28th March: Year 1 Village Fete - parents to be invited, more detail to follow

  Wednesday 29th March: Yr 2 African Afternoon - parents to be invited, more detail to follow

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

  Friday 31st March: Achievement Assembly - Emerald parents invited

  Friday 31st March: School closes for Easter at 2pm

  Monday 17th April: School opens for Summer term at 8.45am

  Monday 24th April: Reception vision screening

  Monday 1st May: Bank Holiday

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