Wood End Primary Newsletter
6th December 2024
Tel: 0208 422 6175
Email: admin@woodendprimaryschool.com
www.woodendprimaryschool.com
Your weekly round up of events in school and what's coming up
Opal
Continuing our Opal Play initiative we are requesting the following items to be donated to the school.
Items can be left just outside the school office. If you have any questions please ask in the school office. Thank you
Christmas in school 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁
Wood End Christmas Tree — Many of you will have seen our tree and light display outside the main entrance. Children have been busy decorating the tree, see if you can spot your child's decorations on the tree. Thank you to Oaklands the builders who donated the tree and the lights donated by an ex parent, it has definitely lit up our school
Christmas Raffle Raffle ticket available at the school office until 16th December 2024, 5 tickets for £1 and the draw will be on the Tuesday 17th December 2024. All proceeds go towards the school.
Santa Photos for Early Years— Friday 13th December—Nursery and Reception will meet Santa and have a photo taken with him, you can purchase the photo from school in a festive card frame for £5 until the 16th December.
Christmas Jumper day and Christmas Lunch - Friday 13th December children can wear a festive jumper to school and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch.
Christmas craft sale — on Wednesday 18th December 2024. We will be selling some Christmas crafts and toys outside the school office (weather permitting) Please come along for some stocking fillers, please bring cash.
Class Parties and Sparkle day—will be on Thursday 19th December, children can bring in their own party snack to enjoy in the afternoon. (no nuts please) Children can wear their bright coloured or and most sparkliest Christmas outfit to school.
Last day of school is Friday 20th December 2024 and finishes at 2pm. There will be no afternoon nursery on this day. Afterschool club will run from 2pm to 4pm. Back to school on 7th January 2025
Holiday Survival Guide
Breaks from school can actually feel quite stressful for children, as their regular schedules and routines are disrupted. As we head into a the festive holiday, here are some tips on how to minimise the tears and maximise the joy at home.
How can parents help?
As always with parenting, it is most important to look after yourself first. Make sure your own cup is full so you can stay calm. You can also let them know in advance what they will be doing over the holiday and remind them again every morning the plans for that day. Many children will also do better if you keep to some routine and schedule every day, to offer them some predictability. If you can, always include some outdoor or physical activity every day as it helps them to stay regulated. Finally, remember to do less and connect more!
Sometimes we could all do with someone to talk to. If you would like to meet Helen for a confidential and non-judgemental chat about you, your child, or any other worries, she is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-10am. You can call/text Helen on 07429 654584 or email her at helen@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk
Reminders:
School Meal Patterns - Pupils can have either School Meal or Packed Lunch but NOT a combination of both. Parents can change a school meal pattern at the start/end of term by emailing us at admin@woodendprimaryschool.com and we will be happy to change the meal pattern. Thank you.
Poppy Appeal raised £158.71
Thank you all for your support
New Look Website
Please click the link above and check out our new look school website. If there is anything you would like to see on our site please let us know.
Coming up soon - Dates for your diary
Coming Up soon
Thursday 12th December 2024 - Year 6 Trip to the Natural History Museums.
Thursday 12th December 2024 - Year 5 - Trip to Headstone Manor and Museum.
Christmas Raffle available to buy in the school office, 5 tickets for £1- that's five chances to win!.
13th December 2024 - Christmas Jumper Day - come to school in a festive jumper.
13th December 2024 - Christmas lunch in School
18th December 2024 - Christmas Craft fair - come buy some crafts, snacks and toys.
19th December 2024 - Class parties and Sparkle day - Children can bring in a snack to enjoy in the afternoon and wear something bright or sparkly.
Friday 20th December - Last day of school in autumn Term - School finishes at 2pm
