18th October

Dear Parents and carers,                                                                            18^th October 2024

 

This week our theme, connected with Love, has been patience in all of its forms. I have definitely seen it flourishing in our school as when I was showing some parents around the school yesterday we had doors held open for us, whilst children waited patiently, on three separate occasions. I was a very proud Headteacher.

 

Next Tuesday morning it is exciting to be hosting the first of our two open mornings on Tuesday, where I know our children will be doing a brilliant job of showing potential Clatford families around, and telling them what we are all about.

 

Wednesday we have school photos, so it’s a good day to make sure ties are on straight and shirts are tucked in. We also have a large cross-country event in the afternoon, which is due to have around 60 children from KS2 attending. Thank you for everyone helping with transport for this event. Please can all children come to school in school uniform and bring PE kit in a bag if they are attending the cross-country.

 

Year three are out at Stonehenge next Thursday, as part of their History curriculum. After school at 3:30pm, we have a ‘Cuppa with Senco’ event, all about Individual Education Plans. What do they look like? What do they do? How can they help? Does my child need one? Drop in and find out if you’re interested.

 

Not abnormally for this time of year, we have some bugs going around in school. Could you ensure that if your child has sickness or diarrhoea they do not return to school until 48 hours have passed since the last instance. As a parent myself I know that this can be frustrating and disruptive, but it is really important with regards to stopping these bugs spreading through the school.

 

Parents evening information will be emailed to you on Monday next week, along with a link for the online booking system.

 

 

Christmas cards will be coming home with your child from the PTA at some point over the next week. We have completed their designs in school so all you need to do is take a look and follow the instructions for ordering on the form. If you are ordering any, you will need to return the designs to school by Monday 4^Th November.

 

I know that the PTA met this week and have produced a newsletter, which you should find attached to the same email as this one. Please support them and us by reading it and ysupporting their events next week.

 

Wishing you all a restful and healthy weekend,

 

Mr M Kirk

 

Please note – new dates overleaf are highlighted in yellow.

Dates for your Diary

 

22^nd October: Open Morning for prospective Year R parents

23^rd October: School Photos (individual & family)

23^rd October: KS2 Cross Country afternoon

24^th October: Y3 Trip to Stonehenge

24^th October: Cuppa with SENCO at school

25^th October: Non uniform day, bake sale, uniform sale

28^th October – 1^st November: Autumn Half-Term

5^th and 6^th of November: Face-to-face Parents Evenings (Y6)

6^th and 7^th of November: Face-to-Face Parents Evening (YR-5)

11^th – 15^th of November: Anti-Bullying Week

12^th November: School Bookfair

15^th November: Children in Need

18^th November: Y4 Tree planting

21^st November: Y6 Trip to Steam Museum

21^st November: School Disco

25^th November: Y4 Trip to Ufton Court

26^th November: Whole School Flu Immunisation

29^th November – School Christingle Service

2^nd December: INSET Day

11^th December: Year R Nativity (9:30am) Y1/2 Nativity (2pm)

12^th December: Y1/2 Nativity (9:45am)

12^th December: Cuppa with SENCO

18^th December: School Carol Concert (end of the school day)

19^th December: Pantomime Day

20^th December: School Christmas Dinner

23^rd December – 3^rd January: Christmas Holiday

6^th January: Return to School

15^th January: Y5 Trip to Intech, Science Museum

5^th February: Y3 Fishbourne Roman Palace

17^th February – 21^st of February: Spring Half Term

10^th March: Y2 Windsor Castle

19^th March: Y3 Orchestra Unwrapped

26^th March: Y3 Pizza Express

3^rd – 4^th April: Y6 Bikeability

7^th April – 21^st April: Easter Holiday

29^th April: YR Trip to Hillier Gardens

26^th May – 30^th May: Summer Half Term

10^th June: Y2 Living Rainforest

17^th June: Class photos

18^th June: Y3 Trip to Kew Gardens

19^th June: Y6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral

30^th June – 2^nd July KS2 Play

6^th – 9^th July: Y6 Residential to Osmington Bay

21^st July – 2^nd September: Summer Holiday (including 2 INSET days on 21^st and 22^nd July)