Stranger Danger Alert
We have been made aware of a recent incident involving a local secondary student and wanted to make you aware of the situation which happened in Marlow High Street.
A boy was approached while crossing the street after a rugby training session. A man rolled down the window and said, "I've come to pick you up and take you to Maidenhead".. and that he'd been "asked by a family member to pick him up". The man was described by the boy as a 30-40 man driving a dark coloured medium sized car. This has been reported to police.
From time to time, we have reports of a similar nature and this can be unsettling for everyone.
We regularly talk to the children about stranger danger, but we will remind the children in school about the dangers that strangers can present and to be vigilant.
Thank you in advance for also reiterating at home the importance of staying safe at all times.
School lunches
As mentioned in the summer term, and more recently in the newsletter, we hope to be able to supply hot lunches again in school. This is something that takes quite a while, as we have to go through a tender process, once we have found 2 or 3 alternative, suitable suppliers.
Having been let down at the last minute by our previous supplier at the end of the summer term, our new suppliers, who are being used by other schools in the town, were engaged for a year. This company was only able to provide cold lunches, as they did not have the facilities to make hot lunches for all the schools who had found themselves without a lunch provider for the new academic year.
It has always been our intention to be able to supply hot lunches, so this is something that we hope to have in place by next September at the latest.
Christmas
The Big Sing
- Date: Friday 13th December
On Friday 13th December at 10am, we will once again be inviting a number of residents from local retirement homes to come to school for our special Big Sing event. The children will be singing Christmas carols in the school hall, there will be tea, coffee and mince pies for everyone, and there will also be a small raffle.
We would also like to invite the grandparents of our pupils. If you would like your child’s grandparent(s) to come along, please sign them up below.
Book your ticket here
Nativity plays
If you haven't yet booked your ticket, you can do so here:
Book your ticket here
We also have a few tickets for grandparents. If you would like to request a ticket, please email the office.
Nativity costume
Thank you to those who have brought in your child's costume for their nativity. If you haven't yet brought yours in, please remember to bring these in a named bag on Monday at the latest.
Nativity memory bundle
Don't forget to purchase your bundle on ParentPay.
Christmas Jumper Day
- Date: Friday 13th December
On Friday 13th December, we will be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day to get into the Christmas Spirit, and help raise money for Save The Children. So get your festive jumper ready, and don't forget to make your donation to Save The Children using the QR code above or the button below.
Donate to Save The Children
Christmas parties & Christmas lunch
- Date: Thursday 19th December
Children are welcome to come to school dressed in festive party clothes on this day, as we will be having class Christmas parties!
The Kids Lunch company will also provide us with Christmas-themed lunch options.
Advent Service at All Saints Church
- Date: Tuesday 3rd December
The whole school will be walking to All Saints Church on Tuesday 3rd December for the Advent Service from 9.45am-10.15am. We will leave school at 9am and return by 11am. All children should wear their school uniform for the service, please.
If you are able to help walk with us and join us for the service, please sign up below.
I am able to walk with the children
We still need:
- 1 parent from Bee class
- 1 parent from Butterfly class
- 5 parents from Ladybird class
- 3 parents from Dragonfly class
- 3 parents from Grasshopper class
If you are unable to walk with the children but would like to attend the service, you are still very welcome to join us at the church.
Active Journey Week
- Dates: Monday 25th – Friday 29th November
Congratulations to Grasshopper class for having the most active journeys during Active Journey Week! This was announced during school worship this morning, and they were all awarded stickers for their amazing achievement. Stickers were also handed out to children who made at least 3 active journeys this week.
In addition, as it's the end of the month, WOW badges were awarded to children who had at least 3 active journeys every week, during the month of November.
Virtual book fair
- Dates: Closes midnight Sunday 1st December
You still have time to purchase some books in time for Christmas!
Please read below for instructions on how to support our school:
- Virtual Book Fair link: Gobbledybooks.co.uk
- All books are only £2.50 each, whatever the RRP. There are gift books, board books, touch and feel, flap books, picture books and many more to choose from
- Parents will be supporting the school with every purchase – for every 5 books bought, 1 extra free book will be donated to the school
- The code to enter at the checkout stage to get the free postage for your order is Marlow (not case-sensitive). The code will stop working after the fair ends (midnight)
- After selecting your books, enter the child's name, parent's name and school address in the postal address along with your code. Your books will be hand wrapped and delivered to the school with the child’s name on them to be handed out by staff
- Parents can look at school information on the website if they have any further questions
MDSA vacancy
We currently have a Midday Supervising Assistant (MDSA) vacancy. We are looking to appoint a responsible and enthusiastic individual who will ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of the children during the lunchtime period. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team working with happy and friendly children.
The full job description and details of how to apply can be found on the school website here.
