Last year’s Christmas Fair raised just over £2500 for the school, thanks to your generosity and support. We are looking forward to this year’s fair on Friday 29th November 3.30-6pm.

We would be very grateful for any soft toy donations to our teddy tombola (clean and in good condition), to be returned to the office by Friday 8th November. Class reps will be in touch about donations to the hamper raffles with the same deadline for donations. There will also be a non-uniform day on Friday 22nd November in exchange for a bottle/chocolates for the tombola.

Looking for a quick half term project or a way to use up a glut of Halloween sweets?! After the huge success of last year, Jazzy Jars for the Christmas Fair are back!

1. Fill a clean, empty jam jar with something fun; it could be anything you like, maybe something yummy to eat (NO NUTS please), some fab stationery, some haberdashery or the ingredients to make something. Just do an internet search on ‘jazzy jars’ to get lots of inspiration. You can enter more than one if you are feeling productive!

2. Decorate your jar however you like.

3. Write/attach your house name (colour group for reception) to the jar.

4. Bring your Jazzy Jam Jars into the school office by Friday 8th November ready to be counted.

5. Every entry will receive a house point.

6. The jars will be available on a stall at the Christmas Fair – raising lots of money for the

School.

Many thanks for your support!

Hair

Long Hair (below shoulder length) must be tied up for school (i.e. in a ponytail, bun or plait). Any hair decoration must be discrete and in school colours.

Jewellery

Jewellery is limited to a watch and small ear studs only. Earrings must be removed on PE days. 

Make-up

Make-up and Nail Varnish are not permitted. 

Punctuality

The beginning of the day is an important time in school. Please ensure that children are in school by 8.45am when the gates close.

Snacks and Water

Make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are provided with a snack in the morning. Children in KS2 can bring a fruit or vegetable snack to school for playtime. 

Medication

If your child needs additional medication, please  fill in this form and drop it into the school office. 

Request for school to administer medication form

Health and Safety

The climbing frames are out of bounds before and after school. When entering the school via the main gates, please use the path to the side of the carpark. Please park considerately and turn-engines off when dropping off and picking up. 

We would like to politely remind all to not walk through the school staff car park at any time. For safety reasons please use the designated side pavement, it is a working car park and can therefore be potentially dangerous

Please do not let children run or play in the school car park.

Uniform

On non-PE days, children must come to school in full uniform including black school shoes or boots (not UGG Boots). On wet/ icy days, children can bring a change of footwear for school if necessary. Please ensure your child has an outdoor jacket everyday. We always aim to have the children outside as much as possible during playtime and lunchtime.

School Shoes

We have noticed an increasing number of children wearing trainers to school. While we do permit shoe style all black trainers as we recognise these can be a more affordable option, we do not permit black trainers such as baseball or running trainers. See images below for clarification.

We have always prided ourselves on being an open and approachable school and believe that good communication with our families is important to the success of our school.

Class Whatsapp groups are a valuable platform for parents to share information, particularly for those families who are new to the school and have limited opportunities to interact in the playground. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any area of school life or would like to share important information regarding your child, we would ask you to speak to the school directly. There are very clear channels available for doing this, outlined on the parent information pages of our website. We are always here to listen and will endeavour to address any issues quickly and effectively. 

Below is the link to the list of who to contact should you need any information about a specific area of school life. Should you wish to raise any questions or concerns directly regarding your child, the class teacher is always the first point of contact. If you have spoken to the class teacher but feel the issue is not resolved or should you require further information, then please make an appointment to see the Phase Leader – Mrs Whittaker for Reception and KS1 children and Mrs Serby for KS2 children.