4th October 2024
Dear Parents and carers,
We are in school today for INSET and I thought I would put out a quick note with some reminders about next week and some new dates.
Next week, Year 5 will be out on their residential adventure and engaging in all sorts of outdoor activities throughout their time away. They will get back to school on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday is our Hello Yellow day where we raise awareness of child mental health. Please add something yellow to your child’s uniform if they would like to.
The new PTA have already been busy and they have now booked the 21st November for a school disco. If you are new to the school, you need to know that we do this in two halves (one for KS1 and Year R and the other for KS2) more information will be coming soon.
On the 25th October, the PTA will be holding a non-uniform day, uniform sale and bake sale. I will add it to the calendar.
Thank you for all of the food you donated at Harvest time. It has gone to the Andover Food Bank and we know that it will make a real difference!
Finally, we have been speaking to the children this week about walking in the corridors and politeness to each other and adults. I know you do this already, but please back up our school messages regarding saying please, saying thank you, and opening doors for people, letting others go first and using kind words to each other.
Wishing you a safe and peaceful weekend,
Mr M Kirk
Dates for your Diary
2nd October: Harvest Festival (KS1 10am, KS2 1:45pm – parents welcome)
4th October: INSET Day
7th – 9th October: Year 5 Residential to Tile Barn
10th October: Hello Yellow (Children’s Mental Health Day)
22nd October: Open Morning for prospective Year R parents
23rd October: School Photos (individual & family)
24th October: Y3 Trip to Stonehenge
24th October: Cuppa with SENCO at school
25th October: Non uniform day, bake sale, uniform sale
28th October – 1st November: Autumn Half-Term
6th and 7th of November: Face-to-Face Parents Evening
11th – 15th of November: Anti-Bullying Week
12th November: School Bookfair
15th November: Children in Need
21st November: Y6 Trip to Steam Museum
21st November: School Disco
26th November: Whole School Flu Immunisation
29th November – School Christingle Service
2nd December: INSET Day
11th December: Year R Nativity (9:30am) Y1/2 Nativity (2pm)
12th December: Y1/2 Nativity (9:45am)
12th December: Cuppa with SENCO
18th December: School Carol Concert (end of the school day)
19th December: Pantomime Day
20th December: School Christmas Dinner
23rd December – 3rd January: Christmas Holiday
6th January: Return to School
5th February: Fishbourne Roman Palace
17th February – 21st of February: Spring Half Term
10th March: Y2 Windsor Castle
19th March: Y3 Orchestra Unwrapped
26th March: Y3 Pizza Express
3rd – 4th April: Y6 Bikeability
7th April – 21st April: Easter Holiday
26th May – 30th May: Summer Half Term
10th June: Y2 Living Rainforest
17th June: Class photos
19th June: Y6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral
6th – 9th July: Y6 Residential to Osmington Bay
21st July – 2nd September: Summer Holiday (including 2 INSET days on 21st and 22nd July)