ARCHIVE - Newsletter

24th November 2006

Dear Parents,

Christmas Plays 12th, 13th, 14th December 2006.

Rock the Cradle

Classes R, 1 and 2 will be performing on Tuesday 12th December at 1.15pm and Wednesday 13th December at 6.45pm.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Classes 3 and 4 will be performing Tuesday 12th December at 1.15pm and Wednesday 13th December at 6.45pm.

The Jingle Book

Classes 5 and 6 will be performing on Tuesday 12th at 6.45pm and Thursday 14th December at 6.45pm.

Please complete and return the attached slip by Friday 1st December. As we can only seat 120, we will have to limit the number of seats for any performance to a total of two per family. Additional seats may be allocated when we know how many wish to attend. We will, as usual, do our best to meet your requirements. We would ask you not to bring very young children to the performances. When not on stage, the children will be looked after in the classrooms.

Could you please arrange for the children to arrive no earlier than 6.15pm on the evenings of the performances. If you have any problems regarding transport for your children on any evening, please contact the school office and we will try to help.

Admission is by programme. These will be free of charge. Donations to the collecting plate will be used towards the cost of the productions. Coffee and other refreshments will be served either between, or following, the performances, by members of the PTA, who will also be running a raffle. You will be contacted by class teachers regarding help required with costumes.

In previous years I have spoken to all parents regarding concerns over the taking of still and video images of performances. To this end I would be grateful if you would contact me if you do not want your child photographed as part of a group performance. No individual photographs will be taken.

PTA Christmas Fair

Friday 1st December 5.30 pm until 8.30pm.
Come and meet Santa.
Please keep the helping hand items coming in.

Everyone welcome.

Year 6 Carol Singing

On Wednesday 6th December, Year 6 pupils are invited to join together to sing carols in Yetminster to raise money for their favourite charity.
Parents of the pupils are also warmly invited and we look forward to a great evening. All singers to meet at school at 6.30pm. Pick up time 8.30pm following soup and mince pies.

Christmas Party Lunch

Wednesday 20th December.
The school party takes the form of a party lunch followed by entertainment in the afternoon. All staff and children have lunch together and the school provides the food so there is no need to send your child with a packed meal. Reception children, who are normally morning only are also invited to stay for lunch and for the rest of the afternoon - please let Mrs Payne know your wishes and make arrangement for their journey home at 3.15pm. We would appreciate a donation of £2 per child towards the cost of the lunch and entertainment. (Please place money in an envelope with child's name and return to school).
Don't forget party clothes so that you can change after the church service.

Reception Lunches

We will be delighted to welcome our Reception children to lunch on Tuesday 12th December prior to their first Christmas performance, Monday 18th December for Cinderella and Christmas party lunch on Wednesday 20th December, but parents must confirm with school office if their children are to travel home from school on the bus.

Post Box

11th December
Children will be able to post Christmas cards to friends from Monday 11th December. These will be delivered during the last week of term.

End of Term Church Service

This special Christmas service will take place on Wednesday 20th December and will mark the last day of the Autumn Term. You are very welcome to join us at 9.30am at St Andrew's Church.

Our first day back in school in the New Year is Thursday 4th January.

Yours sincerely

Stephen Williams
Head teacher