Principal's Message
This week has been very cold, and we extend our thanks for your efforts in ensuring that the children are adequately wrapped up in their coats, hats, and gloves.
On Monday, Year 2 participated in engaging Ballet workshops. It was a delight to observe the children as they acquired new skills and demonstrated their creativity. The children excelled in combining ballet movements to choreograph a short dance as a whole class. Congratulations to Year 2 for their impressive ballet skills.
On Tuesday, lots of children received rewards for their achievements in gaining house points. It is lovely to see so many children striving for excellence and earning recognition for their efforts. We are eagerly anticipating the results of this module’s house point totals, as we look forward to discovering which house will be awarded a non-school uniform day at the end of the term.
This year our Christmas Fair will be a children only event and will be taking place during the school day. The children will have the opportunity to play a range of games and to buy some festive items. We know the Tombola is always a favourite so we will have this available at the end of the school day for any parents/carers who would like to take part. Further information about this event can be found on the Christmas events poster below.
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Year 3 Values Enrichment Day
Thursday 4th December 2025 9:00am - Year 5 Open Assembly
Tuesday 9th December - Aladdin Pantomime
Wednesday 10th December 9:30am - Rocksteady Concert
Friday 12th December - Non-uniform day in return for tombola donations
Monday 15th December 2025 9:15am - EYFS/KS1 Nativity
Monday 15th December 2025 1:45pm - EYFS/KS1 Nativity
Tuesday 16th December 2025 1:45pm - KS2 Christmas Concert
Wednesday 17th December 2025 - Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 17th December 2025 - Christmas Lunch
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Christmas Fair (children only during the school day, but there will be a tombola at the end of the day for parents)
Friday 19th December 2025 - Class Christmas Parties
Friday 19th December 2025 - Last Day of Term 2
Office Messages
Your School Photograph is Ready!
Vancols Photographers are pleased to confirm that the School Photographs are ready to view using the QR code on your proof card.
If you have already scanned the QR code on the Proof and registered, you will receive an auto-email notification.
If you have not done it yet, don’t panic, you can still view by scanning the QR code on your Proof and following the instructions.
If you have not received your Proof or it has been lost, you can call Vancols Parent Line on 01206 273711. If you haven’t purchased photographs from us previously you will need to contact the school directly for the website photo code.
The website is https://www.getphotos.co.uk
The online cut-off date for orders to be placed for free postage back to the school is 4th December 2025
The Christmas Card Post Box will be on display in the library from next week. Children are invited to write cards for their friends and staff and then post them through the letter box.
Please ensure the recipient's name and class are written on the front of the envelope.
Our Year 6 elves will do daily collections and deliveries to the classrooms.
Due to GDPR we are unable to provide class lists to parents.
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