Newsletter no 5 / 5th December 2008

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Christmas Bazaar
THIS EVENING from 6pm!

Happy DECEMBER Birthday to: Ewan Madry


During December we are focusing on the core vale of CARING

Coats
Please could all pupils come to school with a suitable coat for outdoor play at breaktimes in this cold weather.

After School Sports Clubs
After school hockey, netball and multisports clubs all finished this week. After school football club will finish next week on 11th December. Letters outlining after school clubs for Terms 3 and 4 will be sent home as soon as the details have been confirmed.

Out-of School Childcare Survey
Thank you to everyone who kindly completed the second questionnaire for us. We shall let you know the outcome as soon as we know it.

School “Energy” Mosaic
Our wonderful mosaic, created by pupils, under the guidance of David Bowers, assisted by Julie Pattisson is now installed in its permanent location within the school grounds. Thank you to the PTA for financially supporting this project. Do ask your child(ren) to show you the mosaic before or after school, when you have an opportunity. We are waiting for warmer weather before painting a sun (the source of energy) in the centre of the mosaic.

Christmas Tree
We are most grateful to Mr and Mrs Tuckwell for kindly supplying us with a wonderful Christmas tree again this year.

School Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s Christmas Lunch on 16th December. We hope that all children will take part in this seasonal event. Cost is £1.95.

Christmas Party Food required for Wednesday 17th December
In order to make sure that we have a good range of party food available for our school Christmas Party, we suggest the following:

1. Reception (4 pupils) – 2 litre bottle of undiluted orange or blackcurrant squash
2. Year 1 (11 pupils) – small cakes eg fairy cakes, individual swiss rolls, rice crispy cakes etc
3. Year 2 (10 pupils) – savoury items eg sausage rolls, cheese and pineapple, chicken satay, etc
4. Year 3 (11 pupils) – crisps, twiglets, cheesy puffs, etc
5. Year 4 (8 pupils) – plate of sandwiches, open topped bridge rolls, etc
6. Year 5 (7 pupils) – chocolate biscuits
7. Year 6 (8 pupils) – something healthy! eg carrot sticks, fresh pineapple cubes, fruit platter, etc

Please remember to buy your play tickets for the evening performance in advance!

Little Bears News
This week we have enjoyed making mini Christmas puddings and making decorations for Little Bears and for our wonderful Christmas tree, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Tuckwell. We have also been doing some experiments with ice to see if it melts quicker, inside or outside.

DIARY DATES:
Tuesday 9th December Dress rehearsal am Matinee performance of the Christmas Production at 2pm. No tickets required. Donation, if you would like in the “bucket”for Douglas and Helen House
Wednesday 10th December Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
PTA will be serving refreshments after this performance
Tuesday 16th December School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.Children’s party (pm)
Thursday 18th December School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009 INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January Pupils return to school