4th November 2022

Welcome back to the second half of the autumn term, I hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable break. This week the children have quickly settled into their routines and have started their new topics. The teachers have, as always, planned some great learning opportunities for the children in the coming weeks. This term's class home pages will go live on the school website by the end of today and home learning will, once again, be on Google Classrooms for all year groups.

We are thrilled with the amount of money that we have raised as a result of the mini marathon which took place during the last week of the half-term. The total raised to date is £344.66. The donation item will remain open until 14th November for those who still wish to donate.

As we begin the build up to Christmas, we have had the first of the donation days for the Christmas Fayre. The PFA committee are really pleased with the number of toys, jumpers, puzzles etc. that have been donated today. Next week, there is a MUFTI day on Friday. In return for the children not wearing their uniform, parents and carers are asked to donate something for the tombola. (See the PFA articles below for more information).

Mrs Reynolds

Poppy Appeal 2022

In 2022 the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal will focus on how your poppy shows you care and helps the RBL continue its vital work supporting the Armed Forces community. The school councillors will be going around the classes next week and selling the following items:

Next Week's 'Learning at a Glance'

Reception - Red Reading Folders

Please could you send your Reception child's red reading folder to school every day, with their yellow reading record inside. We have started to use these in our guided reading sessions, and you will see a sticker in the reading record to show when they have read at school. We will still collect all folders on Thursday to give you a new home reading book on a Friday. Thank you!

Year 1 - Trip to Windsor

The children in Year 1 are very excited about their upcoming trip to Windsor on 25th Nov! If you haven't done so already, please can you fill in the consent form and chose your lunch option for the day by following the instructions here.

Note: Thank you for all the offers to help on the day, we are already over capacity and we will contact the parents helpers next week. 

Reminder - Flu Immunisation 

Can we remind you all to please complete the flu consent form (if you haven't already done so) for your child(ren) if you would like them to receive the flu vaccination in school on Friday the 18th November. All the details are included here.  

 Football World Cup Sweepstake 

Just a reminder that we are running a Football World Cup Sweepstake. Thank you to everyone who has supported this event so far. We will be at drop off and pick up next week (until 11th November) for those of you who haven't yet entered and wish to. Enter for just £10 with the chance to win £50 if your team wins and £20 if they come 2nd. 
 

PFA Calendars and Photos

You should have received information about these in book bags this week with thumbnails of your child's photo.These photo calendars are a great fundraiser for the school. They are A4 laminated and personalised with a print of your child’s photo plus all the school term dates on, as a helpful reminder. They make great Christmas presents for family members too. You can also buy a copy of your child’s photo as a print or in digital form.
*Laminated Calendar - £3.50 each
*Digital .JPEG of Image - £5 each
*7x5 Colour Print - £2 each

Please order all items via ParentPay no later than THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER.

Christmas Fayre Donations - FRIDAY 11th November TOMBOLA donations

THANK YOU for all your wonderful second hand toy donations! We really appreciate everything you've given and all your support. 

Next Friday 11th November we are asking for TOMBOLA donations. In return, your child can come to school in mufti clothes for the day. We welcome donations such as bottles of alcohol, chocolates, toiletries or anything else you might like to win in a tombola! Please bring your donations in on the Friday and leave them under the barn for us to sort - THANK YOU!! 

Christmas Wreath Making - Wednesday 7th December **BOOK NOW**

After such a successful event last year we are delighted to be holding this lovely festive Christmas evening again this year! Come and join us on Wednesday 7th December 7.30-9.30pm in the school hall for a fun and relaxed evening of wreath making with drinks and nibbles!  The cost is £30 per person which includes all materials necessary to make the wreath and a few glasses of mulled wine.  We recommend you bring a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves if you have them. Tickets are available to buy today on ParentPay but spaces are limited so please book soon to avoid disappointment.