Dear Parents and Carers,
Christmas Celebrations
Even though we had to make some adjustments due to COVID, we have just had a wonderful period of Advent and Christmas celebrations. Can I say a big thank you to everybody in the school community for making these events so special and full of joy.
INSET
Our first day back after the Christmas break, Tuesday 4th January, will be an inset day for staff professional development and as such school will be closed to all pupils.
We look forward to welcoming the children back on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
Winter Wellness
This time of year can be challenging for the mental health of us all, including our children and young people, especially with the added pressures of Covid this year.
The Safeguarding in Education team have sent us some fantastic resources to share with families this year, to help make the winter break a little less stressful - from ‘14 Ways To Be Kind’ to ‘Christmas Recipes for Kids’, there’s plenty of excellent guides and advice available.
Check out Survive & Thrive This Winter for the resources.
Uniform Reminder
When we return to school in January, we would like to politely remind parents and carers that children should be coming to school in the appropriate uniform.
Children should wear the following uniform:
- PLAIN BLACK SHOES
- grey / black trousers or skirts – no leggings or tracksuit bottoms
- red sweatshirt or cardigan or fleece
- white / red polo shirts
- PE Kit (which is plain white t-shirt / plain black shorts and PE daps or trainers)
Booking and Paying for School Clubs
As you know we currently run a Breakfast Club and various afterschool activities for pupils.
We would like to remind you that, where possible, these clubs should be booked and paid for using the School Gateway app.
This term, we have had a number of parents booking clubs through the school office, and while this is okay from time to time, it means that payments for these sessions are often not being made in a timely manner. Whilst we want to ensure that all of our pupils have the opportunity to attend our clubs, we cannot guarantee spaces in sessions if payment has not been made.
If you are still having difficulties accessing the School Gateway App, or have any other concerns about booking onto, or paying for school clubs, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to support you with this.
New After School Clubs
A reminder of our new after school clubs, that will be continuing in the new year:
- Wednesday Years 3-5 - Basketball
- Wednesday Year 5 - Art (every fortnight - see below for further details)
- Thursday Years 1 and 2 - Multi Sports (focussing on balls skills, including Netball & Basketball)
- Friday Year 6 - Archery
These clubs are being offered as part of paid after school provision, which is £2 for clubs until 4pm. Please book as soon as possible, to guarantee your child’s place. If you would like your child to attend Chill, after their club, the total charge is £3.50. Your child can then attend Chill until 4:30pm.
Reception Applications
If you have a child that was born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018, or you know someone that does, admissions are now open for Reception Class applications.
We are very proud of our Reception Class, and our Early Years Team works very hard to create a welcoming and exciting environment for our new pupils.
Applications close on 15th January 2022 and we will be holding open events on the following dates:
- Monday 10th January - 9.30am and 4.30pm
If you would like to attend one of these open sessions, please contact the school office to book a space. Each session will take about 30 minutes. If you would like to arrange a visit, but are unable to make one of the above sessions, please contact the office to arrange an alternative time.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 4th January 2022 - INSET (school closed)
Wednesday 5th January - Start of Term 3
Tuesday 8th February - Safer Internet Day
Friday 18 February 2022 - End of term 3
Monday 28th February 2022 - Start of Term 4
Friday 8th April 2022 - End of Term 4
Monday 25 April 2022 - Start of Term 5
Friday 27 May 2022 - End of Term 5
Monday 6 June 2022 - Start of Term 6
Thursday 21 July 2022 - End of the school year
Can I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support this year.
We wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and we will see you all on Wednesday 5th January.
Yours sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
