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• Junior Weekly email - Friday 28th April

  Fri 28 Apr 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Congratulations to the girls netball team who won 14-0 against Chorleywood Primary on Tuesday. They all played well as a team and secured a well deserved win. So far they have not conceded a goal in their matches. Good luck in next week's match against St Josephs.

   

  Well done to the U10s football team who made it through to the quarter finals of the U10s cup. They played in a tournament style event on Tuesday, to fit in the remaining games, and were not the winners this time but we hope they all enjoyed taking part.

   

  We hope that everyone enjoys the disco this evening - remember it starts at 6pm and pick up time is 7:30pm. Thank you to the PTA for running this event
  
  PE Kit - a reminder that leggings should not be worn for PE kit, but black jogging / tracksuit bottoms as per the uniform policy.

   

  Dogs - a reminder that dogs are not permitted on the school site - even if they are being carried.

   

  Lagger Close - we have had a complaint from a neighbour about inconsiderate parking and driving in Lagger Close. Please do not park in the turning circle at the school end of Lagger Close.

   

  Online Safety - Please see below for a link to a specially produced video by the Financial Times about online safety for children.
  
  Starring Jodie Whittaker (Dr Who), Paul Ready (Motherland), Shaniqua Okwok (It's a Sin), looks at online harm, regulation and responsibility. The search for their missing son leads a mother and father to a tech company, and a digital gatekeeper who seems to have all the answers.
   

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UY2HOpuTlk

  
  This is not for viewing with your children, but is a powerful video of the world of social media and the potential for risk. I would strongly encourage you to watch the whole 15 minutes. We will be hosting an e-safety information evening for parents on the 18th May - more details on this will follow next week.

   

  Bikeability Training  for Year 5 and 6 children on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st May - we currently have 15 places taken up of the 24 that are available. The cycle training company needs a minimum of 18 children to take part. If you would like to sign your child up for the training please can you send in the forms by Friday 5th May, so we can confirm if the training can go ahead.  Details here or paper copies of the forms are available from the School Office. 

   

  Next week:

   

  Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday

   

  Tuesday 2nd May

  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
  • Year 3 PE day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 5 Wonderdome workshop in school today - details here - thank you to Year 5 for donations towards the cost of this activity
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - all year groups welcome from 12:20pm to 12:50pm
  • Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all year groups welcome from 12:50pm to 1:15pm
  • Smart Raspberry Cookery Club in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details
  • Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • U11 Girls Away Football Match at Chesham Prep - details here
  • Year 6 parents information meeting re Chester trip, SATS and SRE teaching - starting at 5:30pm

   

  Wednesday 3rd May

  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate
  • Year 6 PE day swapped this week due to Coronation events on Friday - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 4 Assembly starting at 9am in the Main Hall - parents are invited to attend this assembly which will last about 30 minutes
  • 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 - details here

   

  Thursday 4th May

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - club details
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Piano and Woodwind lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the music room
  • Music lessons - Violin lessons with Mrs Priestley, BMT - in the Music Room
  • 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
  • PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
  • No netball club today due to away match
  • Year 4 Football Festival at Butlers Court school for invited team - kick off at 4pm - details  here
  • U11s netball match - away V St Josephs School - detail TBC

   

  Friday 5th May

  • Coronation Celebration - children may wear red, white and blue to school today and we will have a whole school celebration during the afternoon
  • 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)
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room
  • Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children from 12:45pm to 1:15pm
  • Please note that there will be no Friday assembly this week due to the Coronation celebration - apologies to Bonsai parents
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday for the 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 - details here

   

  Tuesday 9th May - Year 3 Tennis PE Festival at DCHS - details here - children will need to wear PE kit and bring in a packed lunch

   

  Tuesday 9th May - Year 3 Football Festival at Robertswood School for invited team - kickoff at 4pm - 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 and Year 6 leavers photos

   

  Wednesday 17th May - Class Parent Reps meeting with Mr Haywood starting at 9am

   

  Thursday 18th May - E-Safety Information meeting for parents - details TBC

   

  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

   

  Friday 26th May - last day of half term with normal end of school at 3:30pm

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term holiday 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

   

  Monday 12th June - Year 2 / Year 3 transition week

   

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

  
  Monday 26th June - Sports Week

  • Carousel of activities for children in the afternoon - details TBC
  • Sponsored walk in the afternoon - details TBC
  • Mini Marathon in the morning - details TBC

   

  Friday 30th June - Sports Day - details TBC

   

  Friday 21st July - last day of term with early finish time today at 2:!5pm.

   

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  Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  PFO and PFO+ Half term holiday camp - details here

   

  Peter Pan Jr Summer project at Elgiva Theatre - details here

   

  Child Car Seat Safety check clinics - details here and here

   

  Free Ladies Self-Defence Classes - details here

   

  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

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 28th April

  Fri 28 Apr 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  Coronation Celebration

  We will be having a celebration for the Coronation on Friday 5th May which will be held on the Shakman field with the Junior School children. The children can wear red, white or blue clothes to school on Friday or a combination of these colours. The children will be given bourbon biscuits to eat. If your child is unable to eat these please provide an alternative. Thank you.

   

  School Milk

  We have been advised by Cool Milk that due to the bank holiday Mondays they are unable to deliver milk until the Wednesday of those weeks.  If your child has milk at school you will be credited for the missing Tuesday milk.

   

  Online Safety

  Please see below for a link to a specially produced video by the Financial Times about online safety for children. 

   

  starring Jodie Whittaker (Dr Who), Paul Ready (Motherland), Shaniqua Okwok (It's a Sin), looks at online harm, regulation and responsibility. The search for their missing son leads a mother and father to a tech company, and a digital gatekeeper who seems to have all the answers.

   

  This is not for viewing with your children, but is a powerful video of the world of social media and the potential for risk. I would strongly encourage you to watch the whole 15 minutes. We will be hosting a e-safety information evening for parents on the 18th May - more details on this will follow next week. 

   

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UY2HOpuTlk

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community, including dates in June to get your car seats checked for free.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 1st May

  • Bank Holiday

    

  Tuesday 2nd May

   

  Wednesday 3rd May

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

    

  Thursday 4th May

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 2)

   

  Friday 5th May

  • Emerald class assembly
  • Coronation afternoon for pupils only
  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 2.55 pm

   

  Future Dates 

   

  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

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 21st April

  Fri 21 Apr 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents,

   

  We hope you had a great Easter break and had some lovely family time. It has been so good to have the children back at school, ready to learn, full of smiles and energy.

   

  Mrs Court

  Mrs Court will be leaving Chalfont St Giles Infant School. Her last day will be Friday 28^th April and she is leaving education having found a role outside of working in schools. Over the last 13 years Mrs Court has worked across both sites teaching many children skillfully and with great commitment and energy. Her impact on the school and the many cohorts she has taught cannot be understated and we will miss her infectious enthusiasm greatly.  Although we are so sad to see her go, I am sure you will join me in wishing her every success in her change of career and we are sure she will have a similar level of impact there as she has here. 

   

  I am pleased to announce that we have appointed Miss Maria Martin as a class teacher. Miss Martin has been working in the school this year as a student, working under the direction of Mrs Court. She has shown herself to be dedicated, committed and has made excellent relationships with all the children and showing the qualities we look for in a teacher at CSG. I am confident she will be an excellent addition to our staff team. 

   

  Alastair Haywood

   

  NEU Strike Days

  Following the pay offer made by the government, and subsequent overwhelming rejection of this offer by all teaching unions, the NEU have set two further strike days. These are Thursday 27th April and Thursday 2nd May. We will let you know the arrangements for these days with as much notice as possible. 

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community, including dates in June to get your car seats checked for free.

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 24th April

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

    

  Tuesday 25th April

   

  Wednesday 26th April

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

    

  Thursday 27th April

  • Gymnastics (lunch time for Year 2)

   

  Friday 28th April

  • Achievement Assembly 9 am - Sapphire parents invited
  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am
  • Reception Friday afternoon reading 2.55 pm

   

  Future Dates 

   

  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 14th April

  Fri 14 Apr 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We are looking forward to starting the Summer term next week.

   

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

   

  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 are on the website here. Please apply for a place at school run clubs using the Google form links for each club or contact external clubs directly. Note that new club registers are set up each term so places are not automatically carried over. This doesn't apply to the invitation only school clubs. Places in school run clubs will be confirmed next week.

   

  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

   

  Next week:

   

  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 - children to wear school uniform and any other items of clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. They will also need a packed lunch and drink in a disposable carrier bag. We recommend that if possible the children bring a rucksack with them in which they can keep their lunch and anything else that they need for the day.
  • 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 - details here

   

  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 - details here

   

  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 - details here

   

  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

   

  Friday 26th May - last day of half term with normal end of school at 3:30pm

   

  Monday 28th May - Half term holiday 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

   

  Friday 21st July - last day of term with early finish time today at 2:!5pm.

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here