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Christmas D&T sewing competition!
After a D&T pupil survey we have learned that children in our school love to do sewing but do not often get an opportunity to practise sewing at home! So, to encourage “home sewing” we are happy to announce a Christmas sewing competition!
To enter the competition, you must:
All decorations will be used to decorate our school!
5 winners will be chosen and awarded PRIZES during the festive light switch on assembly!
Bring your Christmas decoration in an envelope / plastic wallet with the child’s name, year group and class name. Hand them in to school office.
Below are some ideas for the baubles but feel free to create new and exciting designs!
We are looking forward to see your creations!
Mrs Fowles and Mrs Bielby
D&T subject leaders
Christmas Events
10th November 2023
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are really looking forward to all of our Christmas Celebrations this year. The children will be doing lots of lovely Christmas activities in class too. Please read the information below regarding all Christmas Events that are coming up here at school.
Christmas Card Post Box
From 1st December, there will be a Christmas Card Post Box in the Nursery, Reception, Infants and the Juniors. The children are welcome to post their cards to be delivered to their friends and teachers in this box. Please can you ensure that they have the child’s full name, year group and class on to help our post people get them to the right person.
Christmas Wrapping Morning
Father Christmas would like a little help with wrapping the presents, as his elves are so busy already. We would like to ask if there are any parents or grandparents who feel they can give us an hour or two of their time on the morning of 6th December to help, starting at 8.50am after dropping off. We will provide the wrapping paper, scissors and sellotape. You will be rewarded with a mince pie, beverage, some Christmas tunes and good conversation. If you are able to help please contact the school office. We will meet at the junior site.
Christmas Lunch & Jumpers
Christmas lunch is a lovely opportunity for the school staff and children to celebrate Christmas together. Children can also come to school wearing their Christmas Jumpers on their lunch day.
Date of Lunch |
YEAR |
Tuesday 5th December |
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 |
Thursday 7th December |
Years 3-6 |
A Google form will be sent to you shortly via text/email so you can let us know if your child will be having the lunch. Please complete this by Friday 24th November. After this date, no other numbers will be added as the food will be ordered. Please complete one form for each child.
If your child in Year 3 to 6 does not want a Christmas Lunch, they will need to bring a packed lunch on this day as there will be no other options. (This does not apply to Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 children as they will all have the Christmas Lunch, please still fill in the online form to let us know if your child will have the meat or veg option)
Children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 are covered for this lunch by the Universal Free School Meals. All other years, the cost of the meal is £2.60; this will be paid for by the usual Parent Pay System. Please ensure your child has enough funds in their account on the day of Christmas Lunch.
Christmas Lunch Menu
Mains: Roast Turkey or Quorn Roast
Sides: Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets (not for Nursery), Stuffing, Carrots, Broccoli and Gravy
Dessert: Festive Chocolate & Vanilla Ice-cream Pot
Christmas Concerts
We are delighted to invite you to our Christmas Carol Concerts this year. The children are all working really hard to make the concert festive and entertaining; we hope you will be able to join us at this event.
A letter will be coming out shortly for you to reserve tickets for your child’s concert. Unfortunately, due to fire regulations we are only able to offer 2 tickets per family for the concert. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date &Time of Concert |
YEAR |
Thursday 14th December 9.00am |
Year 1 |
Friday 15th December 9.00am |
Year 2 |
Monday 18th December 9.00am |
Year 4 |
Tuesday 19th December 9.00am |
Reception |
Wednesday 20th December 9.00am |
Year 3 |
Christmas Parties
Each year group will be having a Christmas Party. We would like the children to come to school in their party clothes on their party day and wear them all day.
We would appreciate you helping with food for the parties. The children will be having a normal school dinner on their party day, but some treats for the parties would still be appreciated. Please could you send the treats in with your child on their party day and they will be distributed for the children to share. We request that you make sure there are no nuts, strawberries or bananas in anything to ensure children with allergies are safe. School will provide drinks, cups and plates. This year we are asking for;
The Christmas parties will take place in the afternoons on the following dates.
Date of Party |
YEAR |
Wednesday 13th December |
Year 5 |
Friday 15th December |
Year 3 |
Monday 18th December |
Year 1 & Year 4 |
Tuesday 19th December |
Nursery & Reception |
Wednesday 20th December |
Year 2 & Year 6 |
Nursery Christmas Workshop
We are delighted to invite Nursery parents to a Christmas Workshop. This will take place on Wednesday 20th December at 10am in the Infant school hall.
A letter will be coming out shortly for you to reserve tickets. Unfortunately, due to fire regulations we are only able to offer 2 tickets per family. We look forward to seeing you there.
Last Day of Term- Thursday 21st December
The last day of term will be Thursday 21st December. All children can come to school in Christmas Jumpers/ Non-uniform on this day.
Best wishes
Anna Cvijetic
Headteacher
This year our school will be supporting Children in Need by taking part in a Non-Uniform Day on Friday 17th November.
(Monday 20th November for Nursery Children)
Children will not need to wear school uniform on this day; they can come to school in their own clothes or anything Pudsey/ spotty themed.
A suggested donation of £1.00 would be gratefully received which will be sent to the Children in Need charity.
Thank you for your support.
Best Wishes
Anna Cvijetic
Headteacher
To mark the start of Anti-bullying week, on Tuesday 14th November we are asking children to come to school wearing odd socks.
It's a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique in Anti-Bullying Week!
Children will also be engaging in some fun activities to help us think about difference and also ways to prevent bullying.
Best wishes
Faye Marshall
PSHE Lead