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• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 22nd September

  Fri 22 Sep 2023 CSG Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  Clubs

  Springbucks Gymnastics, Mini Tennis and PFO Football still have spaces available. Please see here for more information.

   

  Year 2 Sports Festivals

  As the first of Year 2's sports festivals is taking place next Wednesday, 27th September please can you ensure that you have given your permission for your child to attend by Monday, 25th September, without this your child cannot attend. Please click on the link below for the Google form

   

  https://forms.gle/f8hvnaXWZHxNX4CZA

   

  Infant School Open Days

  We are holding tours of the school for potential parents on Tuesday 17th October and Tuesday 21st November. If you know of anyone interested in a place at our school please ask them to contact the school office to arrange a time.

   

  Maths Story Books

  We are continuing with our weekly maths focused storytime to help children embed key skills through stories. If you would like to help the school and donate a book, please click on the link below:

   

  https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2NUEVSDTSXG0S/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

   

  PTA News

  The PTA would like to extend a welcome to all new families to the school. We are holding our AGM on Thursday 19th October at 7.30 pm in the school hall all are welcome to attend. Please see the attached, for new and old on how to help:

  • Some simple ways, alongside supporting various fun events, you can help raise money for the school. 
  • We always welcome new members either to our committee or our friends network, see how you can get involved. 

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 25th September

    

  Tuesday 26th September

  • Gymnastics (before school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)
  •  

  Wednesday 27th September

  • Year 2 sports trip
  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 28th September 

  • Harvest Festival at Village church (not nursery), parents invited 9.15 a.m.
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 29th September

  Future Dates 

   

  Friday 6th October: Flu Vaccinations for Reception, Years 1 and 2

  Monday 9th October: Individual school photos

  Thursday 12th October: Parents' Information Meeting-Curriculum Planning at 7 pm-TBC

  Friday 20th October: Dress Down Friday

  Friday 20th October: School finishes for half term

  Monday 30th October: School closed for INSET day

  Tuesday 31st October: School opens at 8.45 am

  Monday 6th November: Parents Evening 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm

  Thursday 16th November: Parents Evening 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk-more detail to follow

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2pm

   

  Term dates 2023-2024:

  • School closes on Friday 20th October for half term
  • School opens on Tuesday 31st October and the end of the term on Tuesday 19th December
  • Christmas Holidays
  • School opens on Thursday 4th January 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 9th February 2024
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Monday 19th February 2024 and the end of the term on Thursday 28th March 2024
  • Easter Holidays
  • School opens on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 24th May 2024.
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Tuesday 4th June 2024 and the end of the term on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

   

  INSET Days for staff training (days school is closed to pupils - please note these may be different at other local schools):                                  

  • Monday 30th October 2023
  • Monday 15th April 2024
  • Monday 3rd June 2024

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 22nd September

  Fri 22 Sep 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  School clubs - the last of the school run clubs will start next week. Some of these are now full (Coding Club and Art Club) but other clubs still have spaces so please contact the school office if you wish to find out about a specific club. We have switched off the google registration forms now.

   

  Guitar lessons - Mr Norton has moved to teaching at other schools this term and we are still waiting for a new Bucks Music Trust guitar teacher to be confirmed. Apologies for the delay to the start of guitar lessons this term

   

  Parent Information Meetings:

   

  • Year 3 - Parent information presentation notes are available here
  • Year 5 - Parent Information presentation notes are available here

  • Year 4 - Parent information meetings - notes are available here
  • Year 6 - Parent information meetings - notes are available here

   

  Harvest Festival donations - we are once again supporting the Parish Church in collecting items for their Harvest Festival.  Donated items will be shared between the AllTogether Community Initiative in the village and The Chiltern Foodbank. Donations can be dropped off in the collection boxes outside the school office before or after school on Monday 25th or Tuesday 26th September. Flyer with full details from the church is here

  Specific food requested: Tinned fruit • Tinned meat • Tinned vegetables • Tinned custard • Tinned bolognese • Personal toiletries • Rice (500g) • Sardines • UHT milk • Long life juice • Instant coffee • Nappies

  PTA AGM - We are pleased to invite you all to our AGM on Monday 25th September at 7:30pm at the Junior School. It’s a great opportunity for you to hear what the PTA have done over the last year, see what we could do this coming year, hear what money was raised and how it is being spent. We would love your input, help or just to say hello! We are currently a very small group of parents and really would love some extra help. There are so many ways to get involved from planning, making bookings, doing some shopping for stock or attending events and manning stalls. Please pop along and see what it’s all about. It’s a very relaxed meeting and everyone is very welcome

   

  Macmillan Coffee Morning - year 6 have been working hard preparing for the coffee morning for parents and other friends and family members next Friday. This will take place from 8:50am to 9:30am in the Dining Hall. If you are not able to attend we do have a JustGiving page  http://www.justgiving.com/cm23010732. if you would like to support Macmillan and help them to continue their incredible work

   

  Next week:

   

  Monday 25th September

  • Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Harvest festival donations can be dropped off today - see details above
  • Music lessons -  Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall - details here and online form
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Top Playground - details here
  • Junior PTA AGM starting 7:30pm at the Junior School in the Dining hall (entrance via Parsonage Road only)

   

  Tuesday 26th September

  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club)  entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance 
  • Harvest festival donations can be dropped off today - see details above
  • Music lessons today - Piano lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
  • Reading Club with Mrs Mannick in the library - all welcome to drop in from 12:50pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to the library)
  • Lego Club with Mrs Rooney in Acer Class - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club) 
  • Coding Club with Mrs Curran in ICT Suite - for children who have signed up - from 12:20pm to 12:50 (children to have lunch after this club) 
  • 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  (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day)  - pick up from Top Playground
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details here and online link 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
  • U11 boys football - District qualifiers tournament at Robertswood for invited team - details here

   

  Wednesday 27th September

  • 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
  • Beech class swimming in the afternoon - children to come to school in PE Kit and bring swimming kit with them - details here 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - for Years 3 and 4 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm (please can girls change in their classrooms at the end of the day) - pick up from Top Playground
  • Girls Football Club with Miss Payne on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shinpads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 3 & 4 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall 
  • Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shinpads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall 

   

  Thursday 28th September

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - details here and online form
  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit 
  • Author visit -  Year 3 and 4 will be visited by the well known Author Lucy Hawking - click here to pre-order her books for signing on the day. 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, Wednesday 27th September
  • 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 
  • Art Club with Mrs Starrs in the Art Room - for Year 5 & 6 children who have signed up - from 12:45pm to 1:15pm (children to have lunch before going to this club) 
  • 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 the Dining Hall at 4:30pm
  • Boys Football Club with Mr Holmes on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shinpads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 5 & 6 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall
  • U11 girls football - District qualifiers tournament at Robertswood for invited team - details here

   

  Friday 29th September

  • Reading in your child's class - parents are welcome to pop into class from 8:45am until 8:55am (gates will be open from 8:40am on Fridays) 
  • Macmillan Coffee Morning for parents and other family members (please note that children will be in classes during the Coffee Morning) - in the Dining Hall from 8:50am to 9:30am
  • Year 5 Mexicolore workshops - details here
  • 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 during the day
  • Bonsai parents invited for Friday assembly - assembly starts at 1:20pm and lasts 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:

   

  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 6 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 4 Davenies Superstars event for selected team - details here

   

  Tuesday 3rd October - U11 Girls football - cup match away at Stoke Poges for invited team - details TBC
  
  Friday 6th October - Flu vaccinations for all year groups - details here

   

  Friday 6th October - Acacia 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 6th October - U11 Boys football - cup match at home to Holmer Green for invited team - details here
  
  Monday 9th October - Individual pupil photographs to be taken by Imago Photography - siblings within the Junior School will have their photos taken together as well - more details here

   

  Tuesday 10th October - Year 3 PE day to swap to Tuesday this week (due to photographers visit on Monday) 

   

  Wednesday 11th October - Year 5 PE Festival (Netball) at Amersham School - afternoon - details TBC (no swimming lesson this week but there will be an extra lesson on 6th December to make up for the missed session)

   

  Thursday 12th October - All parents invited for an information meeting on Curriculum planning - starting at 7pm - venue TBC

  
  Friday 13th October - 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
  
  Friday 13th October -  Year 6 11+ results issued today - apply for a secondary school place details here

   

  Monday 16th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (Monday & Tuesday mornings)

   

  Wednesday 18th October - Open Day for prospective parents - These are for parents of any Year 2 children who will be moving to Year 3 in September 2024. More details are available here. Parents who would like to book a tour on either Wednesday 18th October or Wednesday 22nd November are asked to contact the school office

   

  Friday 20th October - Dress down Friday for last day of half term (normal end of day time today)

   

  Friday 20th October - 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

   

  Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week

   

  Monday 30th October - INSET day for staff training

   

  Tuesday 31st October - children back in school today

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Year 4 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 5pm to 8pm

   

  Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm

   

  Wednesday 22nd November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here

   

  Wednesday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC

   

  Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day
  
  Tuesday 19th December - last day of term

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays

   

  *****

   

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  Sunday 24th September - Chalfont St Giles Parish Church Harvest Festival - details here

   

  Diary Dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Birthday sweets - our policy on birthday sweets has changed this term and they will no longer be given out at school. This is due to the increased severity of allergies and potential allergic reactions. Thank you for your support and understanding.

   

  Crossing Patrol recruitment - Buckinghamshire Council are looking to recruit someone for the school crossing patroller vacancy in Chalfont St Giles - details here

   

  Amazon Wish List - 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

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend with hopefully some better weather ahead next week

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 15th September

  Fri 15 Sep 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  Birthday Sweets

  Sweets and other foodstuffs for any occasion (eg birthdays, holidays, other celebrations) are no longer allowed to be given out at school. This is due to the increased severity of allergies and potential allergic reactions. Thank you for your understanding.

   

  Dogs On/Near Playground

  Please can we remind you dogs should not be brought into the playground under any circumstances, including dogs being carried. If you bring your dog along on the walk to and from school they must be tied up away from the school and not to the fence next to the playground. There is a tie ring by the Memorial Hall. If you bring your dog at pick up time you will need to tie the dog up or give it to someone to look after and come into the playground to collect your child. We will not allow children to walk to the gate by themselves. Thank you.

   

  School Day

  Doors open at 8.45 a.m. with registration at 8.55 a.m. Please ensure your child is at school by 8.55 a.m. which is when the doors close.

   

  Year 1 PE

  Both classes will be doing PE on a Monday afternoon for this half term. Please can your children come to school in their PE kit on this day.

   

  Year 2 PE

  For this half term PE will be on a Tuesday for Diamond class and a Thursday for Amethyst class. After half term both classes will have PE on a Monday,

  Please can all children come to school dressed in their PE kit on these days.

   

  Clubs

  Mini Tennis and PFO Football still have spaces available. Please see here for more information.

   

  Infant School Open Days

  We are holding tours of the school on Tuesday 17th October and Tuesday 21st November. If you know of anyone interested in a place at our school please ask them to contact the school office to arrange a time.

   

  Junior School Open Days

  The Junior School are holding tours of the school on Wednesday 18th October and Wednesday 22nd November. If you or anyone you know is interested please ask them to contact the Junior School office to arrange a time.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 18th September

   

  Tuesday 19th September  

   

  • Reception parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 5.30 pm in Sapphire classroom
  • Year 2 parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 6.30 pm in Amethyst classroom

   

  Wednesday 20th September

   

  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 21st September 

   

  • Nursery parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 5.30 pm in Nursery
  • Year 1 parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 6.30 pm in Emerald classroom
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 22nd September

  Future Dates

   

  Wednesday 27th September: Year 2 sports trip

  Thursday 28th September: Harvest Festival at Village church (not nursery), parents invited 9.15 a.m.

  Friday 6th October: Flu Vaccinations for Reception, Years 1 and 2

  Monday 9th October: Individual school photos

  Thursday 12th October: Parents' Information Meeting-Curriculum Planning at 7 pm-TBC

  Friday 20th October: Dress Down Friday

  Friday 20th October: School finishes for half term

  Monday 30th October: School closed for INSET day

  Tuesday 31st October: School opens at 8.45 am

  Monday 6th November: Parents Evening 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm

  Thursday 16th November: Parents Evening 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk-more detail to follow

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2pm

   

  Term dates 2023-2024:

  • School closes on Friday 20th October for half term
  • School opens on Tuesday 31st October and the end of the term on Tuesday 19th December
  • Christmas Holidays
  • School opens on Thursday 4th January 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 9th February 2024
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Monday 19th February 2024 and the end of the term on Thursday 28th March 2024
  • Easter Holidays
  • School opens on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 24th May 2024.
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Tuesday 4th June 2024 and the end of the term on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

   

  INSET Days for staff training (days school is closed to pupils - please note these may be different at other local schools):                                  

  • Monday 30th October 2023
  • Monday 15th April 2024
  • Monday 3rd June 2024

• Junior -  Weekly email - Friday 15th September

  Fri 15 Sep 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that everyone has had a good week and has now settled into the school routine. 

   

  School clubs - more clubs are starting next week but sadly there was not enough uptake for Chess Club so that will not be running this term. There is still time to sign up to clubs for this term - though some clubs are now full - full details are available here.

   

  Open Days - We shall be holding Open Days for potential new pupils later this term. These are for parents of any Year 2 children who will be moving to Year 3 in September 2024. More details are available here. Parents who would like to book a tour on either Wednesday 18th October or Wednesday 22nd November are asked to contact the school office

   

  Parent Information Meetings:

  • Year 3  - Parent information presentation notes are available here
  • Year 5 - Parent Information presentation notes are available here

  • Year 4 - Parent information meetings - meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th September starting at 6pm
  • Year 6 - Parent information meetings - meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th September starting at 6.45pm

   

  Harvest Festival donations - we are once again supporting the Parish Church in collecting items for their Harvest Festival.  Donated items will be shared between the AllTogether Community Initiative in the village and The Chiltern Foodbank. Donations can be dropped off in the collection boxes outside the school office before or after school on Monday 25th or Tuesday 26th September. Flyer with full details from the church is here

  Specific food requested: Tinned fruit • Tinned meat • Tinned vegetables • Tinned custard • Tinned bolognese • Personal toiletries • Rice (500g) • Sardines • UHT milk • Long life juice • Instant coffee • Nappies

  Head Lice - we are already seeing cases of head lice across the school - please remember to check your child's hair regularly and treat it if required. We ask that long hair is tied back. NHS info here . Thank you

   

  Messages to school - if you are able to include your child's name and class with any messages about absences or pick up changes, that is really helpful for the office staff. Please send pick up messages before midday if at all possible.

   

  Birthday sweets - our policy on birthday sweets has changed this term and they will no longer be given out at school. This is due to the increased severity of allergies and potential allergic reactions. Thank you for your support and understanding.

   

  Author visit - a reminder of the visit by author Lucy Hawking on Thursday 28th September for Year 3 and 4. 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, Wednesday 27th September.   Only books purchased through this link will be signed and dedicated on the day - https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/lucy-hawking/ Lucy Hawking will introduce her new book, Princess Olivia Investigates the Sea of Plastic, through an interactive and highly entertaining talk, designed to engage primary school audiences with storytelling, science and the wonder of the world's oceans. By sailing across the seas with Princess Olivia and her band of hilarious pirates, young audiences will investigate the mystery of the missing fish, dive around the reefs and find out how we can all help keep the oceans and our planet healthy and clean.

   

  Beech class swimming - swimming lessons start for Beech class next Wednesday. If you have not yet completed the swimming information and consent form please do so as soon as possible. Children who are swimming will need to come to school in PE kit on Wednesday and to bring a waterproof bag with the following items: ● Suitable swimwear ● Towel ● Swim cap (for those with longer hair – Chiltern Lifestyle Centre guidelines)  

   

  PTA AGM - We are pleased to invite you all to our AGM on Monday 25th September at 7:30pm at the Junior School. It’s a great opportunity for you to hear what the PTA have done over the last year, see what we could do this coming year, hear what money was raised and how it is being spent. We would love your input, help or just to say hello! We are currently a very small group of parents and really would love some extra help. There are so many ways to get involved from planning, making bookings, doing some shopping for stock or attending events and manning stalls. Please pop along and see what it’s all about. It’s a very relaxed meeting and everyone is very welcome

  
  Crossing Patrol recruitment - Buckinghamshire Council are looking to recruit someone for the school crossing patroller vacancy in Chalfont St Giles - details here

   

  Amazon Wish List - 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 18th September

  • Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons -  Piano lessons with Ms Cicvarova, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - pickup from the back of Main Hall - details here and online form
  • Tennis club with Mark Schofield on the Upper playground from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - pickup from Upper / Top playground - details here

   

  Tuesday 19th September

  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club)  entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Music lessons today - Piano lessons with Mrs Wayman, BMT - in the Music Room at lunchtime
  • 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
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - club details here and online link here
  • Year 4 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6pm in Main hall
  • Year 6 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6.45pm in Dining hall

   

  Wednesday 20th September

  • 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
  • Beech class swimming in the afternoon - children to come to school in PE Kit and bring swimming kit with them - details here 
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Netball Club with Mr Ballard on the Upper Playground - please remember sports kit & trainers - for Years 3 and 4 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm

   

  Thursday 21st September

  • Gym Club (Before School) with Springbucks in the Main hall - from 7:45am to 8:45am - entrance via Parsonage Road entrance only - details here and online form
  • 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 at 4:30pm

   

  Friday 22nd September

  • 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
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the day
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - this club is not running this week

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 25th September - school run clubs start this week - details here

   

  Monday 25th September - harvest festival donations can be dropped off today

   

  Monday 25th September  - Junior PTA AGM starting 7:30pm at the Junior School in the Dining hall (entrance via Parsonage Road only)

   

  Tuesday 26th September - harvest festival donations can be dropped off today

   

  Thursday 28th September - Year 3 and 4 will be visited by the well known Author Lucy Hawking - click here to pre-order her books for signing on the day

  
  Friday 29th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning for parents and other family members (please note that children will be in classes during the Coffee Morning) - timings TBC
  
  Friday 29th September - Year 5 Mexicolore workshops - details here

   

  Friday 29th September - Bonsai parents invited for Friday assembly - assembly starts at 1:20pm and lasts about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only
  
  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 6 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 4 Davenies Superstars event for selected team - details TBC
  
  Friday 6th October - Flu vaccinations for all year groups - details here

   

  Friday 6th October - Acacia 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 9th October - Individual pupil photographs to be taken by Imago Photography

   

  Tuesday 9th October - Year 3 PE day to swap to Tuesday this week

   

  Thursday 12th October - All parents invited for an information meeting on Curriculum planning - starting at 7pm - venue TBC

  
  Friday 13th October - 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
  
  Friday 13th October -  Year 6 11+ results issued today - apply for a secondary school place details here

   

  Monday 16th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (Monday & Tuesday mornings)

   

  Wednesday 18th October - Open Day for prospective parents - details here

   

  Friday 20th October - Dress down Friday for last day of half term (normal end of day time today)

   

  Friday 20th October - 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

   

  Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week

   

  Monday 30th October - INSET day for staff training

   

  Tuesday 31st October - children back in school today

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Year 4 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 5pm to 8pm

   

  Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm

   

  Wednesday 22nd November - Open Day for prospective parents - details here

   

  Friday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC

   

  Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day
  
  Tuesday 19th December - last day of term

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for Christmas Holidays

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  Sunday 24th September - Chalfont St Giles Parish Church Harvest Festival - details here

   

  Sunday 1st October - Amersham Band present A Musical Guide to the Brass Band - a short family concert & have a go session - details here - tickets by donation here

   

  Diary Dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 8th September

  Fri 08 Sep 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parent/Carer,

   

  It has been lovely to welcome everyone back to school. Our new Reception and Nursery children have thoroughly enjoyed their induction sessions and there were lots of smiling faces. We are looking forward to continuing our Growing Great Learners activities next week with lots of interesting lessons planned.

   

  Earrings

  Children are not permitted to wear earrings of any kind in school, including retainer earrings. If your child has their ears pierced please ensure that the earrings are taken out prior to coming in to school. Children should not have earrings taped over, they must be removed.

   

  Mobile Phones

  We would like to remind you that as a school we take safeguarding very seriously and accordingly, it is our policy that mobile phones are not to be used whilst on the school premises. This includes whilst visiting for class reading on Friday.

   

  Please can you ensure that your phone is not just on silent but switched off whilst on site; this is to protect both you and the children.

   

  Break time Snack and Water Bottles

  If children are bringing in their own snack from home please can it only be fruit or vegetables. Fruit winders are not permitted.

  Water bottles must only contain water, no squash please.

   

  Pick Up from School

  If someone else is collecting your child from school please can you contact the school office by midday.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 11th September

   

  • Nursery children to attend their nursery sessions from today
  • Reception stay all day from today

    

  Tuesday 12th September

   

  Wednesday 13th September

  ·  

  Thursday 14th September

   

  Friday 15th September

  Future Dates 

   

  Tuesday 19th September: Reception parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 5.30 pm

  Tuesday 19th September: Year 2 parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 6.30 pm

  Thursday 21st September: Nursery parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 5.30 pm

  Thursday 21st September: Year 1 parents invited to Meet the Teacher at 6.30 pm

  Wednesday 27th September: Year 2 sports trip-more detail to follow

  Thursday 28th September: Harvest Festival at Village church (not nursery), parents invited 9.15 a.m.

  Friday 6th October: Flu Vaccinations for Reception, Years 1 and 2-more detail to follow 

  Monday 9th October: Individual school photos

  Thursday 12th October: Parents' Information Meeting-Curriculum Planning at 7 pm-TBC

  Friday 20th October: Dress Down Friday

  Friday 20th October: School finishes for half term

  Monday 30th October: School closed for INSET day

  Tuesday 31st October: School opens at 8.45 am

  Monday 6th November: Parents Evening 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm

  Thursday 16th November: Parents Evening 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

  Wednesday 6th December: M & M Production of Jack and the Beanstalk-more detail to follow

  Monday 11th - Friday 15th December: Christmas Plays week

  Monday 18th December: Christmas Party Day-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Christmas Church Service in Village Church, parents invited-more detail to follow

  Tuesday 19th December: Schools closes at 2pm

   

  Term dates 2023-2024:

  • School closes on Friday 20th October for half term
  • School opens on Tuesday 31st October and the end of the term on Tuesday 19th December
  • Christmas Holidays
  • School opens on Thursday 4th January 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 9th February 2024
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Monday 19th February 2024 and the end of the term on Thursday 28th March 2024
  • Easter Holidays
  • School opens on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and the end of the half term on Friday 24th May 2024.
  • Half term week
  • School opens on Tuesday 4th June 2024 and the end of the term on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

   

  INSET Days for staff training (days school is closed to pupils - please note these may be different at other local schools):                                  

  • Monday 30th October 2023
  • Monday 15th April 2024
  • Monday 3rd June 2024

• Junior -  Weekly email - Friday 8th September

  Fri 08 Sep 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  It has been lovely to welcome everyone into school and we hope that our new joiners have enjoyed their first week. We have a busy term ahead with lots of exciting events and activities planned for everyone

   

  We have Parent information meetings for Year 3 and Year 5 parents on Tuesday 12th September

   

  • Year 5 - Parent information meetings  starting at 6pm
  • Year 3 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6.45pm

   

  Author visit - On Thursday 28th September Year 3 and 4 will be visited by the well known Author Lucy Hawking. 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, WEDNESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER:

   

  https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/lucy-hawking/

   

  ONLY BOOKS PURCHASED THROUGH THIS LINK WILL BE SIGNED AND DEDICATED ON THE DAY
  
  Lucy Hawking is a children’s writer, the co-creator of non-fiction compendium Unlocking the Universe and the George fiction series, with her father Stephen Hawking. Lucy is a former journalist, having written widely for British newspapers, and she gives regular talks about science and stories to audiences all over the world.
  
  Lucy Hawking will introduce her new book, Princess Olivia Investigates the Sea of Plastic, through an interactive and highly entertaining talk, designed to engage primary school audiences with storytelling, science and the wonder of the world's oceans. By sailing across the seas with Princess Olivia and her band of hilarious pirates, young audiences will investigate the mystery of the missing fish, dive around the reefs and find out how we can all help keep the oceans and our planet healthy and clean.

  
  Summer Reading Challenge: We have heard from the village library that many of our children completed the library's 'Summer Reading Challenge.' It is fantastic to hear that so many children kept up their reading over the summer. If you have a certificate from the challenge, please do bring this into school so we can recognise your efforts in Friday Achievement Assembly.

   

  Clubs - there is still time to sign up to clubs for this term - full details are available here. New details for two externally run clubs

   

  • Chess club will now run on Monday lunchtimes with Mr Sayers and starting on Monday 18th September - all year groups welcome - club will be held in the Art Room from 12:20 to 12:50 - details here
  • Cookery Club with Smart Raspberry has just been confirmed as running and starting on Tuesday 19th September - all year groups are welcome - club will be held in the dining hall from 3:30pm to 4:30pm - here

   

  Year 5 - letters have gone out this week with details of the Mayan workshop and Beech class swimming lessons. Maple will be swimming in the Spring term

   

  Year 6 - details for the Secondary Transfer Tests have been sent to Year 6 parents. Guidance on applying for secondary spaces is available here in the booklet Moving up to Secondary School For parents applying for a Year 7 school place for September 2024. The online portal is now open for applications until the deadline on 31st October.

   

  Buckinghamshire Councils Link to apply for a secondary school place - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools-index/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school-place/

   

  PTA News 

  • Jumpin' Jumpin' - We are holding a joint PTA event with the Junior School at JUMP IN Slough on Friday 29th September. Closing date for tickets is 15th September. Please see Classlist for all the information. Hope to see you there!

  • PTA AGM - We are pleased to invite you all to our AGM on Monday 25th September at 7:30pm at the Junior School. It’s a great opportunity for you to hear what the PTA have done over the last year, see what we could do this coming year, hear what money was raised and how it is being spent. We would love your input, help or just to say hello! We are currently a very small group of parents and really would love some extra help. There are so many ways to get involved from planning, making bookings, doing some shopping for stock or attending events and manning stalls. Please pop along and see what it’s all about. It’s a very relaxed meeting and everyone is very welcome

   

  Crossing Patrol recruitment - Buckinghamshire Council are looking to recruit someone for the school crossing patroller vacancy in Chalfont St Giles - details here

   

  Chalfont St Giles & Jordans Revitalisation Committee is in need of a new Minutes Secretary. The voluntary job is not onerous. We meet five times a year (including the AGM) usually in the Reading Room on a Monday in January, March, June and September. The meetings last around an hour and a half.  Committee members send their reports in email (which eases Minutes writing) and only Comments and Actions need to be recorded at the time. Volunteers: please contact Kathleen Martin 01494 870704 or kathleen.martin@talktalknet

   

  Amazon Wish List - 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 11th September

  • Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Music lessons - Guitar lessons with Mr Norton, BMT - afternoon in the Music Room
  • PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall from 3:45pm to 4:45pm - club details here

   

  Tuesday 12th September

  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club)  entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Year 6 - 11+ practice papers for Secondary Transfer Tests held in school today
  • Year 5 - Parent information meetings  starting at 6pm - main hall
  • Year 3 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6.45pm - dining hall

   

  Wednesday 13th September

  • 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
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning

   

  Thursday 14th September

  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit
  • Year 6 - 11+ papers for Secondary Transfer Tests held in school today

   

  Friday 15th September

  • 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
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the day

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 18th September - Lunchtime Chess Club - after school Tennis Club start today

   

  Tuesday 19th September - After school Cookery Club starts today

   

  Tuesday 19th September - Year 4 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6pm

  Tuesday 19th September - Year 6  Parent information meetings  starting at 6:45pm

   

  Wednesday 20th September - Beech Class swimming lessons start today for 10 weeks - details here

   

  Thursday 21st September - Before school Gym Club starts today

   

  Friday 22nd September - After school Street Dance Club starts today

   

  Monday 25th September - school run clubs start this week - details here

   

  Thursday 28th September - Year 3 and 4 will be visited by the well known Author Lucy Hawking - click here to pre-order her books for signing on the day
  
  Friday 29th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning for parents and other family members (please note that children will be in classes during the Coffee Morning) - timings TBC
  
  Friday 29th September - Year 5 Mexicolore workshops - details here

   

  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
  
  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 6 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
  
  Friday 6th October - Flu vaccinations for all year groups

   

  Friday 6th October - Acacia 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 9th October - Individual pupil photographs to be taken by Imago Photography

  
  Wednesday 11th October - Year 5 PE Festival (Netball) at Amersham School - afternoon - details TBC

  
  Thursday 12th October - All parents invited for an information meeting on Curriculum planning - starting at 7pm - venue TBC
  
  Friday 13th October - 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
  
  Friday 13th October -  Year 6 11+ results issued today - apply for a secondary school place details here

   

  Monday 16th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week

   

  Friday 20th October - Dress down Friday for last day of half term (normal end of day time today)

   

  Friday 20th October - 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

   

  Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Year 4 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)

   

  Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 5pm to 8pm

   

  Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm

   

  Friday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC

   

  Friday 15th December - Christmas Jumper Charity Day
  
  Tuesday 19th December - last day of term

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for Christmas Holidays

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  Sunday 1st October - Amersham Concert Band present A Musical Guide to the Brass Band - a short family concert & have a go session - details here

   

  Diary Dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 1st September

  Fri 01 Sep 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We hope that everyone has had a lovely summer break and that you are all ready for the start of the new term next Tuesday (5th September).

   

  ParentMail - Parents of new starters should have received a login link for ParentMail. Children will be moved into their correct class groups once term has begun. Should you have any queries that you cannot resolve via the Parentmail online help system, please email the office and we will aim to resolve these.

  
  School meals - details of children's food allergies will be updated on ParentMail. Please inform the School Office of any food allergies that we may need to be aware of, or any changes that may occur over the year.
  
  Lunch boxes - A reminder that we do not allow sweets, fizzy drinks or chocolate bars in our lunchboxes. For advice on how to provide a healthy lunch for your child please see here. We have a number of children attending this school who have a severe allergy to nuts & sesame seeds - including both peanuts and tree-growing nuts.  This allergy is not just triggered through ingestion but can also be via touch and inhalation so we request that no items containing nuts or nut products be brought onto site, either during the school day or before and after school.  This includes birthday treats that get handed out to the children.  Such products also include peanut butter and Nutella / hazelnut chocolate spread and some cereal bars.  Your cooperation on this matter is very much appreciated.

   

  ClassList - the new classes and Class Parents have been set up for the new school year. If you would like to be added to ClassList please contact the school office.

   

  School clubs - our clubs change each term. Sign up forms for the Autumn Term School run clubs will be sent out next week. Clubs will start during the week of 25th September, apart from Breakfast Club and Morning Maths that start on Tuesday 5th September, so there will be plenty of time to sign up. Details of all of our Autumn term clubs are available here

   

  We now have details for PFO club and can confirm that this club will be running for all year groups on Mondays after school - details here

   

  There has not been sufficient uptake for Chess to run after school on Mondays so this club will not be running this term

   

  Individual Music lessons for 2023-2024 - details about music lessons are available here. 

   

  Diary Dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Term dates for 2023-2024 - details here

   

  Medicines in school - if your child needs to have medicines in school the office will be in touch with parents of new starters, or you are welcome to contact us to discuss this. If medical needs should change at any point please do contact the School Office.

   

  PE days - on their year group PE days children to come into school in PE Kit:

  • School logo green T-shirt
  • Black shorts or skort (no cycling shorts)
  • Trainers for outdoor PE. Trainers should be a single plain colour (but not fluorescent.)
  • Plain black jogging bottoms with minimal logos, no leggings or cycling shorts. (Dark green remains acceptable until children grow out of these if that is what they had at their infant school.)
  • Bottle green hooded top

  Next week:

  Monday 4th September

  • School closed INSET day

   

  Tuesday 5th September

  • School starts for children today - side gates open at 8:45am
  • Early Birds Breakfast Club in the ATA Room from 8am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club) - entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance
  • Morning Maths Club in the ICT Suite from 8:15am to 8:45am - this club is for invited children only - (current Year 4 to Year 6 children who attended last year are welcome to continue in this club)  entrance via main Parsonage Road gate and via main school entrance

   

  Wednesday 6th September

  • 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
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning

   

  Thursday 7th September

  • Year 4 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit

   

  Friday 8th September

  • Year 6 PE day today - children to come to school in school PE Kit

   

  Future Dates

   

  Monday 11th - PFO Football Club - on the School Field / Main Hall for all year groups from 3:45pm to 4:45pm

   

  Tuesday 12th September - Year 6 - 11+ practice papers for Secondary Transfer Tests held in school today
  
  Tuesday 12th September -  Year 5 - Parent information meetings  starting at 6pm
  
  Tuesday 12th September - Year 3 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6.45pm
  
  Thursday 14th September - Year 6 - 11+ papers for Secondary Transfer Tests held in school on Thursday 14th September 2023
  
  Tuesday 19th September - Year 4 - Parent information meetings - starting at 6pm
   

  Tuesday 19th September - Year 6  Parent information meetings  starting at 6:45pm

   

  Monday 25th September - school run clubs start this week
  
  Friday 29th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning for parents and other family members (please note that children will be in classes during the Coffee Morning) - timings TBC
  
  Friday 29th September - Year 5 Mexicolore workshops - details TBC
  
  Tuesday 3rd October - Year 6 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
  
  Friday 6th October - Flu vaccinations for all year groups
  
  Monday 9th October - Individual pupil photographs to be taken by Imago Photography
  
  Thursday 12th October - All parents invited for an information meeting on Curriculum planning  starting at 7pm
  
  Friday 13th October -  Year 6 - 11+ results issued on Friday 13th October

   

  Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week
  
  Tuesday 7th November - Year 4 - Songs of Praise services at village church (11:30 to 12 service – family and friends are invited to attend)
  
  Friday 6th December - M&M Productions present– Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 6th December am – details TBC
  
  Tuesday 19th December - last day of term

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for Christmas Holidays

   

  *****

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  CSG Village Show - The Chalfont St Giles Village Show will take place on Saturday 2nd September and is held in Stone Meadow.