Dear Families,

 

We’ve reached the end of our first half term of the year and it’s been very successful. We’ve had lots of visitors coming in to either look around the school or to look at the children’s work, all have been very positive.

 

Harvest Festival
Thank you to everyone who supported the donations to Alice Charity.  We had an abundance of donations, which was fantastic.  These will be gratefully received by people who are really struggling.  Thank you so much for your kindness.

 

Hallowe’en Disco
What a spooktacular evening!  The children had lots of fun and the pumpkins were amazing.  There were some amazing creations.  Thank you to everyone who took part in the pumpkin carving competition and to everyone who helped out on the night.  All of the funds raised go directly to the children to support with the extras in school.  One of the biggest PTA expenses is helping to fund transport for the trips in order to help parents financially.  So thank you.

 

Hallowe’en and Firework Safety Talks
We’ve had a firefighter in school to talk to the children about being safe when in their Hallowe’en costumes and when the children are near pumpkins with a lit candle in.  He also spoke about being safe with fireworks and sparklers.  The children have been taught about STOP, DROP and ROLL.  In fact the early years children were very good at shouting this rule.

 

Free School Meal checking service
The following link allows anyone to check and find out if they’re eligible for free school meals for their child.  If a child is eligible, the school receives extra funding.  Please take a moment to see if you are eligible by using this link https://pps.lgfl.org.uk/ .  It will let you and us know straight away if you qualify for Free School Meals.

 

Have a wonderful half term everyone.  I hope you enjoy some ‘time off’.  We look forward to seeing you back in school on Tuesday 5th November.  Monday 4th November is a staff training day so school and Small & Tall are closed.

 

Take care and stay safe.

Mrs Wilmer

 

 

 

Upcoming events

October half term	28.10.24 - 01.11.24
INSET - school and S&T closed	04.11.24
School immunisations - flu (Rec-Year 6)	6.11.24	All morning/day
Children in Need	15.11.24	All day
Learning with your child - parents get the chance to take part in a learning activity with their child.  This will be organised by the class teacher.	Week beginning 18.11.24	TBC by class teacher
World of Work Week for Yr 6	25.11.24	All week
Parents’ evenings	26.11.24 27.11.24	3:30 - 6:30pm 3:30 - 6:30pm
Non-uniform for chocolate bingo	29.11.24	All day
Early Years Christmas Play	10.12.24	9:15
Chocolate Bingo	4.12.24	6pm
Church visit - Christmas	9.12.24	9:30am
KS2 New Vic Theatre trip	11.12.24	am
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