Usually in the week leading up to Mothers' Day the PTA would set up a Mothers' Day stall in school from which the children can buy gifts.

Due to our bubbles, we are unable to do this this year, however, they have come up with an alternative clever plan!

From now, you will see on your online account an option to pay £2 to order a Mothers' Day gift bag. These can be ordered up to 3pm on Thursday. If your child wishes to buy a gift for someone special in this way, please make payment asap. On Friday, the PTA will then distribute the gift bags to each class (in a COVID secure way) for the children to bring home. We will not be able to accept any late orders or any cash in school. You don't need to let anyone know you have paid - the app will automatically generate a list of who has paid what and we will distribute accordingly.

Due to the pandemic, use of this club has dropped off massively over the past year, and as a consequence the future of it is uncertain. We are not able to use the school budget to finance this service, so need people to use it to generate the funds to pay staff and other expenses.

We are asking all parents who would use this service in 'normal times' (and will need it when we return to 'normal) to please consider using it as you would ordinarily when the children return, even if you are working at home. If usage does not pick up over the next couple of months, we will be forced to consider whether or not the club is financially viable in the longer term. Even just using the club for an hour before or after school, so that you can work at home without distraction for a while longer (and avoid the busy pick up time), would support us; every little helps.

Each year Year 4 have raised money through cake sales to cover the cost of their Leavers Hoodies. Due to Covid this has not been possible this year. In order to begin our fundraising for this, we will be holding an Easter 'raffle'.

We are asking everyone who is able to, to donate some Easter themed prizes (chocolate eggs, cuddly toys etc). Prizes will then be shared across the classes (after being quarantined) for a draw on the last day of term.

If you are able help us we would be very grateful. Prizes can be sent in with your child on any day up to Monday 22nd March. Information regarding the purchasing of raffle tickets will be sent out nearer the time.