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• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 20th October

  Fri 20 Oct 2023 CSG Infant School

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  We have reached the end of our first half term and it is lovely to see all the children so settled and happy in their learning. We would like to wish everyone a great week off!

   

  Late Arrivals 

  If you are late to school please sign your child in using the tablet at reception.

   

  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

   

  A big thank you to those of you who have already ordered one of the books from our wishlist. Can you please give them into the office for the attention of Mrs Ketley once you have bought one. Thank you!

   

  School Photos

  The contact sheets will be sent home on Tuesday 31st October and the deadline for ordering photos is the 9th November.

   

  Children Starting School or Moving up to Junior School - September 2024

  The portal to apply for a place through Buckinghamshire Council opens at 11am on the 1st November 2023 and closes for online applications on the 15th January 2024.

   

  Lost Property

  We have a large amount of lost property which on Friday 3rd November will be out in the playground at the end of the school day. Please check through this as after this date all remaining lost property will be handed over to our PTA to sell.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

  Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community including Halloween half term activities at Milton's Cottage.

   

  PTA updates:

  • Thanks to all that attended the AGM last night, it was a good turnout, minutes will be shared after half-term.
  • Tomorrow is the deadline for responding to the RSVP on an 'Elf arrival/ Christmas countdown balloon'. This doesn't have to be a commitment to purchase but will give us an indication for how many to cater for. Have a look at the pictures attached and the detail on Classlist
  • Smarties challenge - hopefully your children will all have received their smarties and are keen to participate in doing some chores or good deeds in exchange for parents donating/sponsoring them. If eligible for gift aid please do complete the form as we can claim 25% more on the monies raised.
  • After half term, we’ll be collecting good quality pre-loved uniform. School logo jumpers, PE kit, book bags, and good condition school trousers, skirts, shorts, polo shirts and summer dresses. We’ll confirm drop-off points after the holidays and if you have a huge haul we can arrange collection. Look out for future sale dates for when we will be selling - happy sorting!

   

  Future PTA key dates:

  • 21^st October - RSVP deadline for 'Elf arrival/ Christmas countdown balloons'
  • 3^rd November - please return your Smarties tube and sponsorship forms

   

  The 1st week back:

   

  Monday 30th October

  • INSET DAY - school closed 

    

  Tuesday 31st October

  • School opens at 8.45 am
  • Gymnastics (before school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Wednesday 1st November

  • Portal for children starting school or moving up to Junior School opens at 11am
  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 2nd November

  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 3rd November

  • Lost property items will be in the school playground at the end of the day 
  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am

   

  Future Dates

   

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

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

  Wednesday 29th November: Year 1 sports event - more detail to follow

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop - more detail to follow

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

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum - 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 2 pm

   

  Term dates 2023-2024:

  • End of the term 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 20th October

  Fri 20 Oct 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  Waddesdon project - Earlier this term every child took part in a special project for Waddesdon Manor. Walk through the Coach House at the Stables and you’ll find artwork created by thousands of local schoolchildren, all inspired by The Lights That Dance in the Night  by Yuval Zommer. You’ll spot willow lanterns of wolves and puffins, created in collaboration with artist Michelle Dufaur, and glittering overhead will be the Aurora Borealis. To celebrate this project we have been given a one-off discount to buy tickets for the event. Today, all children have been sent home with their code. 

   

  Please note:

  • Your code gives you a free child grounds ticket, and half price grounds entry for 2 accompanying adults and 2 extra children (there are ticket options for both members and non-members).
  • The code will not work when trying to book the house, as it is a grounds-only offer
  • Booking link is https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/christmas/

  Please find attached here a step-by-step guide to booking your tickets. Miss Payne 

   

  Author Visit- Robin Stevens - Author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike Series' On Thursday 9th November, the popular Author Robin Stevens will be visiting the school to lead a reading workshop with years 4-6. As you may be aware, this is a very well-liked series by our children and this is a very exciting opportunity. In the workshop, the children will find out about her brand-new book The Body In The Blitz - the second instalment in The Ministry of Unladylike Activity series. Robin will share her tips and tricks on how to write the perfect murder mystery and the inspiration behind her new team of detectives. 

   

  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, on Wednesday 8th November. 

   

  https://schools.chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/robin-stevens-9th-november/

   

  School Day - a reminder that the school day starts at 8.55am with the doors opening at 8.45am and finishes at 3:30pm. Please ensure your child is here by 8.55am as it is very disruptive for both them and the other children walking into class late. Side gates are locked at 9am so entrance after then is via the main school entrance only.

   

  Head lice - we are still seeing some 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

   

  Loom Bands - please note that after half term loom bands should not be brought into school

   

  Poppies - Year 6 will be selling poppies in school after the half term break

   

  Clubs cancellations - please note that we will try to list any changes to clubs in the weekly email whenever possible

   

  School photographs - the contact sheets will be given out after half term, on Tuesday 31st October. There will be free delivery to school for orders placed by 9th November

   

  Thank you to the PTA for organising the Second Hand Uniform and Krispy Kreme sale yesterday. 

   

  Next week is Half Term Holiday Week

   

  Future dates:

   

  Monday 30th October

  • INSET day for staff training

   

  Tuesday 31st October

  • Children back in school today
  • 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 -  Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room (note change of day for this week)
  • 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) 
  • Year 5 / 6 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
  • Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Deadline for applications for Secondary School starting Year 7 in 2024 - details here

   

  Wednesday 1st November

  • 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
  • Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room near office
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach Me Drums  - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Year 3 / 4 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
  • Year 3 / 4 Girls Football Club with Miss Payne on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads 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 2nd November

  • 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 
  • 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
  • Year 5/ 6 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

   

  Friday 3rd November

  • 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)
  • Year 6 - Greek Day - details here
  • Year 6 No PE day today
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with Teach me Drums  - in the Music Room during the day
  • Street Dance with Tuffney Performing Arts - in the Main Hall from 3:30pm to 4:15pm - details here 

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 6th November - Book Fair in school this week - details TBC

   

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

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Year 6 to visit the village library in the afternoon

   

  Wednesday 8th November - Oak class parent evening meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Wednesday 8th November - no Year 3 / 4 girls football club today due to Oak parents evening

   

  Thursday 9th November - Author visit for Year 4, 5 and 6 children - pre order books here

   

  Thursday 9th November - Year 3 to visit the village library in the afternoon 

   

  Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings (for all classes other than Oak) from 5pm to 8pm - details here

   

  Friday 10th November - Acacia parents invited for Friday assembly (new date) - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only

   

  Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings for all classes from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Tuesday 14th November - Year 4 to visit the village library in the afternoon 

   

  Thursday 16th November - Year 5 to visit the village library in the afternoon

   

  Friday 17th November - Acer 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

   

  Wednesday 22nd November - 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 24th November - 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

   

  Tuesday 28th November - Year 4 Roman Day

   

  Friday 1st December - 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

   

  Monday 3rd December - Year 3 Egyptian Day - details here

   

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

   

  Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)

   

  Friday 8th December - 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

   

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

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays

   

  Thursday 4th January - school opens for new term stoday

   

  *****

   

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  October half term 

   

  Milton's Cottage Hallowe'en Workshops - details here

   

  Eton Natural History Museum - Family Learning Event - details here

   

  Wycombe Museum half term events - details here

   

  Springbucks Gym and trampolining Camp - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds Camp - details here

   

  PFO football and PFO+ camps - details here

   

  Woodrow High House - details here

   

  Wishing everyone a lovely half term break

• Junior - Weekly email - Friday 13th October

  Fri 13 Oct 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We have had a lot of sporting activity this past week with both teams playing home football matches and also playing in the Divisional competition last weekend. Both teams played really well in their matches but will not be proceeding to the next rounds of these competitions.

   

  The two matches planned for this evening have been rescheduled to next Wednesday as per emails sent out to invited players earlier in the week.

   

  Thank you to the parents who assisted Years 4, 5 and 6 at their PE festivals this week.

   

  School Open Days 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

   

  Parents Evening meetings - details have been sent out this week - see here

   

  Please note that there is no Homework Club or Year 5 & 6 Girls Football Clubs next week

   

  Next week:

   

  Monday 16th October

  • Year 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit 
  • Year 6 Practice SATS in school today (during the morning) 
  • No Music lessons this morning due to SATS - no Guitar lessons today
  • 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

   

  Tuesday 17th October

  • 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 Practice SATS in school today (during the morning) 
  • 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) 
  • Year 5 / 6 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
  • Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 18th October

  • 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
  • Open Day for prospective parents - details here
  • Music lessons - Drum lessons with MD Drumlab - in the Music Room during the morning
  • Year 3 / 4 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
  • Year 3 / 4 Girls Football Club with Miss Payne on the Top Field / Main Hall - please remember football boots & shin pads plus football kit or PE kit - Year 3 & 4 from 3:45 to 4:45pm - pick up from the back of the Main Hall 
  • No Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Club with Mr O'Sullivan not on today due to the football match
  • U11 Boys football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details here
  • U11 Girls football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details here

   

  Thursday 19th October

  • 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 
  • 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
  • No homework club today as last week of half term and no homework set
  • Year 5/ 6 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
  • PTA Second hand uniform sale in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm 
  • PTA Doughnuts - Collection of Pre-Orders in the Dining Hall from 3:30pm

   

  Friday 20th October

  • Dress Down Friday for last day of half term (normal end of day finish time today) - non uniform day
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Maple 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:

   

  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 31st October - Guitar lessons this morning

   

  Tuesday 31st October - Poppies will be on sale in school this week

   

  Wednesday 1st November - Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room near office

   

  Thursday 2nd November - Homework club starting again after school today

   

  Monday 6th November - Book Fair in school this week - details TBC

   

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

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Year 6 to visit the village library in the afternoon

   

  Wednesday 8th November - Oak class parent evening meetings from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Wednesday 8th November - no Year 3 / 4 girls football club today

   

  Thursday 9th November - Year 3 to visit the village library in the afternoon

   

  Thursday 9th November - Parent Evening Meetings (for all classes other than Oak) from 5pm to 8pm - details here

   

  Friday 10th November - Acacia parents invited for Friday assembly (new date) - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only

   

  Monday 13th November - Parent Evening Meetings for all classes from 3:40pm to 6pm - details here

   

  Thursday 16th November - Year 5 to visit the village library in the afternoon

   

  Friday 17th November - Acer 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

   

  Wednesday 22nd November - 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 24th November - 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 1st December - 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

   

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

   

  Wednesday 6th December - Beech class swimming (last lesson today)

   

  Friday 8th December - 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

   

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

   

  Wednesday 20th December - school closed for the Christmas Holidays

   

  Thursday 4th January - school opens for new term stoday

   

  *****

  All Together Community Fridge - we are continuing to support the community fridge in the village, by providing a drop off point for dried goods that you may wash to donate. There is a drop box outside the school office for such items as:. tinned foods, dried pasta, rice, personal toiletries, UHT milk, long life juice, instant coffee, teabags, biscuits and nappies.

   

  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

   

  *****

   

  Community Events - see details here 

   

  APPLE DAY AT MILTON'S COTTAGE - Sunday 15th October, 2 - 5pm - details here

   

  The humble apple plays a starring role in Paradise Lost, so what better place to celebrate Apple Day than Milton's Cottage - the place where Milton completed his epic masterpiece?

   

  We'll be making juice with apples grown in our garden at this free, family-friendly, drop-in event.  Join us to drink in literary history and raise a toast to Milton's infamous apple, which tempted Eve and led to the fall of mankind...

   

  For further information about our Apple Day event please contact us on 01494 872313 or businessdirector@miltonscottage.org

   

  October half term 

   

  Events at Wycombe museum - details here

   

  Springbucks Gym and trampolining Camp - details here

   

  Calm Little Minds Camp - details here

   

  PFO football and PFO+ camps - details here

   

  Regards

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 13th October

  Fri 13 Oct 2023 CSG Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  School Day 

  The school day starts at 08.55 with the doors opening at 08.45 and finishes at 15.15. Please ensure your child is here by 08.55 as it is very disruptive for both them and the other children walking into class late.

   

  If you are late to school please sign your child in using the tablet at reception.

   

  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

   

  A big thank you to those of you who have already ordered one of the books off of our wishlist. Can you please give them into the office for the attention of Mrs Ketley once you have bought one. Thank you!

   

  Thursday 19th October - Infant & Nursery PTA AGM

  The AGM will be held at 20.00 in the School Hall. Anyone is welcome to attend and have an input. We will cover what we achieved last year, money we raised, what events went well (what we would do again / what we may change), how we may spend funds going forward, and a forward look of events for the year. 

   

  Attending does not mean you have to join the PTA, it’s chance to hear and have a say. But volunteers (for either the committee or our friends group) are always welcome and needed! See the attached poster on benefits of each. 

   

  Pink Scooter

  A pink scooter was left in the playground on Monday and is in the office waiting for collection! Please collect before half term otherwise it will go to charity.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 16th October

   

    

  Tuesday 17th October

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

   

  Wednesday 18th October

  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 19th October

  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 20th October

  • Dress Down Friday
  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am 
  • School finishes for half term at 3.15 pm

   

  Future Dates

   

  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 29th November: Year 1 sports event - more detail to follow

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop - more detail to follow

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

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum - 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 2 pm

   

  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

• Infant - Weekly Email - Friday 6th October

  Fri 06 Oct 2023 CSG Infant School
  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  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

   

  School Photos

  The school photographers will be with us on Monday.  Please can we ask that all children come into school in their school uniform wearing either a jumper or a cardigan.  As Year 1 have PE on Monday, please send them into school wearing their plimsolls/trainers.  They do not need their PE kit.

   

  Water Bottles

  Water bottles must only contain water, no squash please.

   

  Car Parking

  If you must park in the Memorial Hall car park, please remember that there are often children crossing the car park from Woodland School at 3.15pm and it can be extremely dangerous when cars are reversing in and out of spaces.  If you can, please make use of the free parking in Blizzards Yard car park.  If you require a permit, please contact the office.

   

  Community & Cultural Events

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

   

  The week ahead:

   

  Monday 9th October

  • Individual school photos

    

  Tuesday 10th October

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

   

  Wednesday 11th October

  • Tennis (lunch time for Years 1 and 2)

   

  Thursday 12th October

  • Virtual Parents' Information Meeting-Curriculum Planning at 7 pm
  • PFO Football (after school for Reception, Years 1 and 2)

   

  Friday 13th October

  • Years 1 & 2 Friday morning reading 8.45 am 

   

  Future Dates

  Friday 20th October: Dress Down Friday

  Friday 20th October: School finishes for half term at 3.15 pm

  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 29th November: Year 1 sports event - more detail to follow

  Friday 1st December: Year 2 Great Fire of London workshop - more detail to follow

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

  Friday 8th December: Year 1 to Milestones Museum - 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 2 pm

   

  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 6th October

  Fri 06 Oct 2023 CSG Junior School
  Dear Parents / Carers

   

  We have had a lot of sporting activity this week. A team of enthusiastic Year 4 children visited Davenies School on Tuesday to take part in their Superstars event. They took part in a range of team events from croquet to tug of war competing against 11 other local schools in a friendly event. Thank you to Mr Haywood for managing the team.

   

  The U11 girls football team won their away league match against Stoke Poges on Tuesday winning 1-3 in a very confident performance. The girls team is playing in the District Qualifiers tomorrow and we wish them the best of luck for that event.

   

  The U11 boys football team have a league match this evening at home against Holmer Green and they are also playing in their District Qualifiers tomorrow. Good luck to them in their matches.

   

  Macmillan - we raised a total of £232 for Macmillan through cash donations last Friday and our JustGiving page. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraising event.

   

  All Together Community Fridge - we are continuing to support the community fridge in the village, by providing a drop off point for dried goods that you may wash to donate. There is a drop box outside the school office for such items as:. tinned foods, dried pasta, rice, personal toiletries, UHT milk, long life juice, instant coffee, teabags, biscuits and nappies.

   

  School photos - a reminder for all children to wear school uniforms on Monday for the school photos. Individual pupil photos will be taken and siblings who attend the Junior School will have their photos taken together on Monday 9th October. These will all be taken during the morning.

   

  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

   

  School lunches - a reminder that lunches should be booked seven days in advance on ParentMail. If your child is off poorly and you wish to cancel a lunch for that day please let the office staff know before 9:30am. 

   

  Next week:

   

  Saturday 7th October - Girls and Boys U11 football teams are playing in Regional Qualifiers at Thorpe House - Girls team details and Boys team details

   

  Monday 9nd 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 
  • Music lessons -  Guitar lessons with Mr Atkinson, BMT - mornings in the Music Room
  • 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

   

  Tuesday 10th October

  • 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 3 PE Day - children to come to school in school PE Kit (change of day this week)
  • Year 4 and Year 6 PE Festival (Cross Country) at Amersham School - children to come to school in PE kit today - details here 
  • 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
  • Rocky Road Club with Mrs Rock & Mr Shankland for invited Year 3 & 4 children - in the ATA room from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

   

  Wednesday 11th October

  • 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 Festival (Netball) at Amersham School - afternoon -  children to come to school in school PE Kit   - details here (note - no swimming lesson for Beech class this week but there will be an extra lesson on 6th December to make up for the missed session)
  • 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 in the Main Hall - just trainers and football kit or PE kit this week - 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 not on today due to football match
  • Girls U11s football cup home match against Holmer Green for selected team - details tbc

   

  Thursday 12th October

  • 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 
  • 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 - no club this week
  • Parent information meeting (Online) on Curriculum planning - starting at 7pm - sign up details here

   

  Friday 13th October

  • 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)
  • 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
  • Beech 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 
  • U11 Boys football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details here
  • U11 Girls football - league match away at St Marys & All Saints Beaconsfield for selected team - details TBC
  • Year 6 11+ results issued today

   

  Future Dates:

   

  Monday 16th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (during the morning)

   

  Monday 16th October - no guitar lessons today due to SATS

   

  Tuesday 17th October - Year 6 Practice SATS in school this week (during the morning)

   

  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

   

  Thursday 19th October - No homework club today as last week of half term

   

  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

   

  Thursday 19th October - PTA pre-loved uniform sale in the Dining Hall from 3:15pm

   

  Monday 23rd October - half term holiday this week

   

  Monday 30th October - INSET day for staff training

   

  Tuesday 31st October - Children back in school today

   

  Wednesday 1st November - Class parent reps meeting with Mr Haywood - 9am in meeting room near office

   

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

   

  Tuesday 7th November - Book Fair in school this week - details TBC

   

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

   

  Friday 10th November - Acacia parents invited for Friday assembly (new date) - this assembly starts at 1:20pm and will be about 20 minutes - entrance is via Parsonage Road main gate only

   

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

   

  Friday 17th November - Acer 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

   

  Wednesday 22nd November - 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 24th November - 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 1st December - 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

   

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

   

  Friday 8th December - 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

   

  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 

   

  October half term - events at Wycombe museum - details here

   

  Milton's Cottage have a vacancy for a Treasurer - details here

   

  October Half term Camp - Springbucks Gym and trampolining - details here

   

  October Half term Camp - Calm Little Minds - details here

   

  October Half Term Camp - PFO football - details here

   

  Wishing you all a lovely weekend.