Christmas Activities and Parent participation

Santa Dash - Thursday 16th December

We are looking forward to the Santa Dash on 16th December, supported by the PTA.  Children will be able to run or walk with their friends and the rest of the school playground, collecting treats along the way.

Children are invited to wear 'anything Christmassy' with their uniform on Thursday 16th for our Santa Dash.  This could be a full Santa suit but could be something as simple as some tinsel or a Christmas jumper.  Please do not worry if you have not got something Christmassy to give your child to wear; all children will still enjoy some fresh air and festive fun, with the PTA providing treats for the children.

Unfortunately, due to the guidance received on large gatherings, the need for social distancing measures etc. we will not be able to invite parents and carers this year. However, we will be taking photos and videos, which will be shared on the website and Twitter so that parents can enjoy watching with their children at home.

Class Christmas Singing Performances

Pairs of classes will be singing to the parents and carers in special Christmas mini-performances (see times below).

Following public health guidance, the events are strictly outside only and will take place on the stage area in the infant playground.   We kindly ask that all parents and carers watching wear face coverings and space out so that social distancing can be maintained and everyone can see and enjoy the performance.  Please stand behind the benches.

• Thursday 16th 3pm - Years 5&6 
• Friday 17th 3pm - Years 1&2
• Monday 20th 3pm - Years 3&4
• Tuesday 21st 9:15am - Early Years (Nurs & Reception)

Children are once again invited to wear something Christmassy e.g. hat, tinsel, jumper etc. along with their normal school uniform.

We are delighted to launch in with our extra-curricular clubs in the first full week of the new school year.  With the easing of restrictions, we are able to mix year groups, meaning that more clubs are available for most children.

We hope that your child will be able to attend and enjoy our FREE clubs.  Please follow the link below to look at the timetable and then click on the clubs of your choice for all of the information and booking form.

Click here for clubs and booking forms

As always, attendance at all of our clubs help your child to gain Children's University credits, which we celebrate at the end of the school year.

Welcome back to the new academic year.  We are so excited to welcome back all children and parents and keen to get started.  

Please click on the link below for a parent letter and information about arrangements for the new term.

Please click here for Parent Letter page

See you soon!

We are looking forward with excitement to the start of the new school year.

Key dates:

Wed 1st Sept: INSET DAY (closed to children)

Thur 2nd Sept: Start of school year for children in Y1-Y6

Fri 3rd Sept: Meeting for new Reception parents

Mon 6th Sept: Start of term for children in Reception

Mon 13th Sept: Start of term for children in Nursery (*corrected from original post)

Dear parents and carers,

Whilst data shows that the number of Covid-19 cases is dramatically reduced compared to just a few weeks ago, we are reminded of the need to be vigilant and continue to follow guidelines by the fact that at least two of our local schools have had bubble closures and further disruption this last week.

Our staff continue to voluntarily take 2 Covid-19 Lateral Flow tests per week to ensure we avoid accidentally bringing the virus into school.  Equally, many parents have arranged for household home testing, and others have correctly booked PCR tests at a testing centre where symptoms exist.  Thank you for this commitment to everybody's safety and the smooth running of our school.

Please click on the link below for more information about ordering or collecting home testing kits for families with school children.

Click here for home testing kit ordering

It would be advisable and greatly appreciated for families to follow the instructions and carry out these tests before coming back into school at the end of the holiday.  

Kind regards,

Rob Simpson

(Head Teacher)