Newsletter - 20th November 2024
This year has flown by and we are now entering the season of Advent in the church year. We will be learning a lot about preparing for Christmas through the story of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe during our Worship in school. This is a lovely story about learning compassion, honesty and love for each other. Please feel free to support this learning by sharing the story with your child/ children through books or films. We have lots of activities coming up in school, please check the website and parent app as well as the ‘Dates to Remember’ on this newsletter.
Zumba Carnival
On Thursday 28th November we are having a Zumba Carnival in school. The children can come dressed for a carnival and each class will take part in a Zumba lesson, learning dance moves and keeping fit. This will be loads of fun so encourage the children to wear brightly coloured party clothes for the day
Parent Attitude Questionnaire
You should have received a questionnaire, one per family, for you to complete. We really value your feedback and need everyone of you to complete this questionnaire and return it to school by Friday 29th November. Please return it to the class teacher or pop it into the school office.
Reindeer Rush
Each year we take part in the Reindeer Rush in support of St John’s Hospice. Children will receive a reindeer head band and do a sponsored run around the school field. Please donate £1 to take part in this on Friday 6th December.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
From Friday 29th November to Thursday 5th December we will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in school. This is a great opportunity for you to purchase some great children’s books for Christmas or just to share at home. The Book Fair will be open straight after school each afternoon during the week. Come along and have a look. Please note we can only accept payment by card.
NATIVITY PERFORMANCES
Nativity performances
Reception
11/12/24 2.00pm
Key Stage 1 (Y1/2)
11/12/24 9.30am
12/12/24 9.30am
Key Stage 2 (Y3-Y6)
10/12/24 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight
Attendance
Attendance remains a high priority for us as a school and overall attendance has really improved this year. We are monitoring pupils’ attendance when they fall below 98% and you will receive letters about the importance of good attendance. Whilst we understand that most absences are for genuine reasons, we do need to remind parents of the consequences of children being absent from school at different points throughout the year.
Please remember that it is your responsibility to make sure your child/ children are in school, on time, each day that school is open. Classroom doors are open from 8:45am.
In line with Government guidelines and school policy, we are monitoring attendance regularly and contacting parents with up-to-date attendance information. Please do not be offended if you get such a letter, this is to ensure that you are informed about your child’s attendance and to share ways that we can support this in school should you need it.
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 20/11/24 | 2.50pm Year 4 Parents Times Tables Workshop |
| Monday 25/11/24 | Year 5 Lancaster Climbing Wall |
| Wednesday 27/11/24 | Zumba Carnival |
| Friday 29/11/24 – Thursday 05/12/24 | Scholastic Book Fair in the school hall |
| Tuesday 03/12/24 | Whole school trip to The Duke’s to see The Borrowers |
| Wednesday 04/12/24 | 9.30am Y6 Carol Singing – St Nicolas’ Arcade |
| Thursday 05/12/24 | Y5 Glow Dodgeball. 3.20pm Christmas Fair in the school hall |
| Friday 06/12/24 | St John’s Reindeer Rush and Y6 Christmas Carols at St John's Hospice |
| Tuesday 10/12/24 | 6.00pm KS2 Carols by Candle light |
| Wednesday 11/12/24 | Year 3 trip to Lancaster Castle. KS1 Nativity at 9.30am. Reception Nativity at 2pm. KS2 Carols by Candle light at 6pm |
| Thursday 12/12/24 | Life Education 9.30am KS1 Nativity |
| Friday 13/12/24 | Life Education |
| Monday 16/12/24 | Y6 and Reception to Barley Cop Wood |
| Tuesday 17/12/24 | 1.00pm Bee Adventures |
| Wednesday 18/12/24 | Whole School Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Dinner. Dinners can be ordered and paid for in the usual way |
| Thursday 19/12/24 | Reception and KS1 4.00pm to 5pm Disco. KS2 Disco 5.30pm to 6.30pm |
| Friday 20/12/24 | 9.00am Carols and Christmas Round the Tree. Parents are welcome to join us |
| Friday 20th December 2024 | SCHOOL FINISHES AT 2.00PM - All children need to be collected by an adult (even if they usually walk home) |
| Monday 06/01/24 | School back |
