Friday 15th December 2017
Dear Parents,
Christmas Nativity Performance Congratulations
Well done to everyone for the fantastic performances of our whole school nativity ‘Stable Manners’ this week. Thank you to all our parents and staff for supporting the children so well and for their wonderful singing and acting. We were very proud of all our children and the excellent team effort. Photographs taken at the dress rehearsals have been uploaded to our school website.
Special Mentions Assembly
The last Special Mentions Assembly of this term is today, Friday 15th December,
Last Day Carol Service in St Mary’s Church Friday 22nd December 2pm
You are all welcome to join us at 2pm next week in St Mary’s Church for our last day Carol Service. The children will then return to school and school will finish at 3pm.
Violin and Cello players performing at the Carol Service
A small group of children who have individual lessons with Mrs Jameson are playing at the Carol Service next week and need to bring their instruments on Monday to rehearse.
Friends of the School Christmas Raffle and Refreshments
A huge thank you to Friends of the School who organised our Christmas raffle and performance refreshments. Thank you also for the generous donations to the raffle and for supporting with buying tickets. We raised £600. This money will be used to directly support and enhance learning for our children in school.
Giving to others at Christmas – Singing at Abbey Care Home
Thank you to a group of our Year 6 children who volunteered to sing carols on two occasions during this week and next at Abbey Care Home.
Christmas Parties next week
We ask that you help us with our parties (see dates below) by making a contribution of party food. Class 1 and 2 parents please sign the list in the office entrance area (or phone school) to indicate what you can bring.
Class 3 and 4 children please can boys bring some savoury food to share and girls bring sweet/dessert food to share.
You do not need to send large quantities of food as it is mid-afternoon party snack at about 2.30pm. Children will have lunch as normal at 12 noon.
Remember to name your boxes and tins if you would like them returning afterwards.
The children come to school in their uniform on the day of their party and bring some clothes to change into for their party in the afternoon.
Parish News
Posada – Mary and Joseph figures
Our Posada bag is continuing its journey around our homes. Thank you for returning the bags to school each day. If you have the bag on a Friday please keep it for the weekend.
Supporting the Children’s Society Charity
The parish of St Mary’s is distributing Christingle candles for donations if you would like to contribute to the work of the Children’s Society. Please return these to school after Christmas or to the Open2All Service at St Mary’s Church on 11th January.
Club booking letters
Children from Y1 upwards have these in their bags tonight. Clubs will start the week beginning 15th Janaury. We will have more outdoor sporting clubs planned for when the weather improves.
There will be no Fruity Friday on the last day of term, Friday 22nd December
Parent Pay Lunch payments –please ensure your Parent Pay lunch payments are in credit ready for the start of a new term.
Date reminders to the end of term
Tuesday 19th December Classes 1 and 2 Party pm and visit from Santa
Wednesday 20th December Classes 3 and 4 Party pm
Thursday 21st December Christmas Lunch
Friday 22nd December Carol Service in St Mary’s Church 2pm and early finish 3pm. All welcome.
St Mary’s Church Crib Service on Sunday 24th December, Christmas Eve at 1pm.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
Nicola Dobson
Headteacher
