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24th November
Dear Parents and carers,
Friday was our ‘Time to Shine’ day so a big thank you to those of you who sent your child to school in something bright to add to their uniform. I know the JRSOs have said they have had some entries to the poster competition and would welcome any more that come this week, with a deadline of Friday. Prizes to be won!
School Caretaking
Our search for a new caretaker (to join our team from January) continues. The role is for 3 hours a day, with mornings preferred although times can be flexible. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please get in contact and let us know.
Year 6 Trip
Year 6 have their school trip to the Steam Museum this week, which builds on their learning about World War 2. I was lucky enough to hear some of their incredible World War 2 poems last week and I have to say I was very impressed.
Year 4 Planting
Thank you to Year 4, who took the trees they had planted a year ago in our school garden, and replanted them at Bury Hill Meadows where they can continue to grow. A big thank you to them for their hard work on this important project and a thank you to Andover Trees who organised this opportunity.
SENCO Cuppa
Mrs. Armstrong has arranged for the school nurse to come in for her next SENCO cuppa. This will take place on 4th December at 2:30pm and anyone in the school is welcome to attend.
May peace be with you,
Mr M Kirk
Dates for your diary
27th November: Year 6 Steam Museum
2nd December: Christingle Service at School (children only)
4th December SENCO cuppa (school nurse)
9th December: YR Nativity 2-3pm
10th December: KS1 Nativity 2-3pm
11th December: KS1 Nativity 10-11am
17th December: Whole School Panto at The Anvil
18th December: Carol Concert after school
19th December: Christmas Lunch
22nd December - 2nd January 2026: Christmas Holiday
5th January 2026: INSET Day
2nd February: YR and KS1 Drama workshop (In school)
6th February: Year 5 Winchester Science Museum
16th February - 20th February: Spring Half Term
24th February: O2 Young Voices Concert
4th March: Year 3 Pizza Express Trip
11th March: Year 3 Fishbourne Palace Trip
23rd March: Year 2 Windsor Castle
30th March - 10th April: Easter Holiday
13th April: INSET Day
25th May - 29th May: Summer Half Term
11th June: Year 3 Kew Gardens
15th June: INSET Day
24th June: Year 6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral
25th June: School Class Photos
29th June - 1sy July: Key Stage 2 Play at The Lights
2nd July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School
6th July: Year 5 Taster Day at John Hanson School
7th July: Year 6 Transition Day – Andover Schools
12th - 15th July Year 6 Residential to Osmington Bay
14th July: Year 5 Taster Day at Harrow Way School
23rd July: Summer Holiday