It is beginning to feel a little festive with nativity rehearsals, carols echoing in the hall and musical instruments being played in classes. Next Friday we have a non-uniform day to gain donations for the Christmas fair. We would really appreciate any donations you are able to give for this event.
As promised, I am happy to update you with the total amount of money raised for Children in Need. This year we raised a fantastic £281.17! Thank you so much for your support.
We have unfortunately been contacted by some of our local residents about parents parking in unsafe places and in front of their drive ways. Please can we ask for your cooperation and support in parking in appropriate places so as to ensure the safety of our children and so as to not cause disruption to our local community.
As we start the run up to the Christmas there are lots of key events taking place. Please keep an eye on the key dates below for dates and times of each event.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Reminder:
If someone else is collecting your child on your behalf, please ensure you have contacted the office in advance so that a message can be passed on to the adults in the classroom. If we have not had a message, we will not release the child until we have made contact with you. This is to keep the children safe.
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Year 3 Values Day (enrichment)
Friday 6th December 2024 - Non-Uniform Day for Christmas Fair Donations
Friday 6th December 2024 - Cinderella Pantomime (in school - pupils only)
Monday 9th December 2024 9:15 - 10:30am - KS2 Instrument Concert
Wednesday 11th December 9:00-10:00am - Rocksteady concert for parents (only parents of children performing)
Wednesday 11th December 2024 2:00-4:00pm - PTA Christmas Fair
Monday 16th December 2024 9:15am and 1:45pm - EYFS/KS1 Christmas Nativity
Tuesday 17th December 2024 2:00pm - KS2 Carol Concert, school hall
Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Christmas Jumper Day
Office Messages
Our annual Christmas Lunch is taking place on Wednesday 18th December 2024. The kitchen team require final numbers a week in advance, so the deadline for booking is Wednesday 11th December 2024.
Option 1 - Book via the Dinners module in the MCAS app by selecting the Christmas Lunch meal from the menu.
Option 2 - Book via the Pupil Christmas Lunch Google Form
This needs to be completed for all children.
There will be no jacket potatoes, deli meals or pasta meals served on this day.
If we do not receive a response, we will assume your child is having a packed lunch, he will not be able to request a school meal on the day.
Sports Stars
Congratulations to James E and Stanley M who have been selected for the Kent regional development pathway after clearing a series of cricket trails, held at Sir Joseph Williamson Mathematical school in Rochester.
It is the first step on the pathway to potentially playing professional cricket.
Christmas Holiday Clubs
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