Dear Families,

What a busy week it’s been. Next week will be busy too, so please keep an eye on your Dojo messages.

 

Early Years Nativity
This was brilliant.  The children sang and acted beautifully. It takes a lot of courage to stand on the stage in front of so many adults. Lots of happy faces and a few tears were shed too.  It was great to see so many adults who came to watch.  Thank you.

 

Carol Concert

What a lovely event to help get everyone in the Christmas spirit.  The musicians were enthusiastic and the choir was amazing.  A special well done to Nora, who played the piano and sang on her own.  What amazing talent this young lady has.

Thank you to Mrs Elkin and Mrs Harris for arranging this.

 

KS2 Theatre trip
We had such a lovely time at the theatre on Wednesday watching The Three Musketeers.  The children loved it.  Lots of laughing and guessing where the actors were going to come from.  The sword fights were brilliant and the dancing got us all clapping. 

 

EYs and KS1 Visit from Arty-Fact Theatre Company
On Thursday, Arty-Fact Theatre Company visited us to perform their Christmas production of Oliver Twist. The children were enthralled with the humour, interaction, acting, puppetry, singing and dancing. We all had a lovely morning and the actors commented on what a perfect audience the children were!

 

Bikeability for Years 3 & 4
The children had a very exciting time riding their bikes.  Some children showed off their super bike riding skills whilst some built up their confidence.  The instructors were really impressed with all of the children and how much progress they made in the training session. 

 

Autism Workshop for parents
It was lovely to see some parents at the workshop.  Lots of support and advice was given, which I hope helps you.

 

Grandparent’s Christmas Dinners
You will have been sent a Dojo message from your teachers about the time and day.  If you have not heard anything, please get in touch.

 

Gifts for families in need
You will have seen this week that we have had lots of gifts donated for children in need.  If you know anyone who may benefit from this generosity, please get in touch.

 

October half-term 2025
Some of you may remember that we sent a survey out to families to gather views about having a 2 week October half-term.  We also sent this survey to the staff.

Having discussed the results with the CEO and the Regional Director of the Trust as well as with the Governors, we have decided to trial the 2 week October half-term next academic year. The dates for next year will be as follows (there will be 4 more INSET to be included in this) :

Autumn Term 2025
Inset day: Monday 1 September
Term Starts: Tuesday 2 September
Holiday: Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October
Term Ends: Friday 19 December
Holiday: Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January

Spring Term 2026
Term Starts: Monday 5 January
Holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February
Term Ends: Friday 27 March
Holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April

Summer Term 2026
Term Starts: Monday 13 April
May Day: Monday 4 May
Holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May
Term Ends: Monday 27 July
Holiday: Tuesday 28 July  – Monday 31 August

We hope that by sending the dates now you will be able to think about childcare for those of you who may need it.  For the many of you who asked about holidays, now that it’s official, holidays taken in this time won’t impact on school, therefore won’t be classed as unauthorised. 

Next year, we will send another survey to find out how the new dates went for you and whether this is something we do as a permanent way forward.

 

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

 

 

Upcoming Events

Grandparents’ Christmas Dinner	17.12.24 18.12.24	11:45am onwards
KS1 Christmas Play	17.12.24 - Yr 1 18.12.24 - Yr 2	9:15 9:15
Christmas holidays	23.12.24 - 3.01.25	Back to school 7.01.25
INSET - school and S&T closed	6.1.25
Year 6 - Stanley Head residential	20.1.25	Mon - Wed
Young Voices - Choir	30.1.25