Letter home: Friday, 17th November 2023

November 17 2023

Dear Parents/carers

Children In Need:

Thank you for all your kind contributions to Children In Need. This charity supports children in so many different ways that it is so important we keep supporting them.

Uniform exchange:

All our donated uniform will be available on Thursday 23^rd November. Please come along and help yourself to any uniform you need.

Winter coats:

If your child is in need of a winter coat, please can you let Mrs Boyle know so that she can see if she can get you one free of charge.

Christmas cards:

Christmas cards are now closed and no further orders can be taken. All the orders should be here in the next week or two. Thank you very much to everyone who has placed orders.

Christmas Eve boxes:

All Christmas eve boxes have now been sold. You will receive a text when your box is ready to collect. Thank you very much for your support.

Christmas Events:

Christmas Jumper Exchange	Thursday 30^th November	In school Bring along your old Christmas jumpers anytime from now. Then on the 30^th November they will be displayed for families to choose one (or more) to take home.
Christmas Jumper Day	Thursday 7^th December	In school Wear a Christmas jumper to support Save the Children Donation for Save the Children
Christmas Fair	Thursday 7^th December	In school 3.30pm start
EYFS/KS1 Nativity	Wednesday 13^th December	St Mary’s Church Morning and afternoon performances in school time. 2 tickets per performance. More information will follow.
Christmas Dinner	Tuesday 19^th December	In school To be paid on ParentPay once your child has booked their lunch on the day.
KS2 Christmas concert	Wednesday 20^th December	St Mary’s Church Afternoon and evening performances. 2 tickets per performance. More information will follow.
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas party	Wednesday 20^th December	In school Come in party clothes. No other contributions needed.
Pantomime	Thursday 21^st December	In school We would appreciate a £2.50 donation towards the cost of the pantomime and snacks. This will be set up on Parentpay.
KS2 Christmas parties	Friday 22^nd December	Year 3 and 4 – wear party clothes, no other contributions required Year 5 and Year 6 – come in non-uniform PE clothes, no other contributions required

Year 3 children trip Mrs Sunderland

The year 3 children are attending a workshop at the Town Hall on the morning Thursday 22 February 2024 and will be performing in the evening. Cost is £7.00 and the payment is on Parentpay and is due by 20 November 2023. Please see original letter for more information.

Year 6 children Young Voices

The year 6 children are performing at the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena on Monday 19^th February 2024. The cost of the trip is £29. Payment is on Parentpay and is due by 24 November 2023. Please see original letter for more information.

Year 4 children Bolton Abbey

The year 4 children are going to Bolton Abbey on Tuesday 5 March 2024. Cost of the trip is £21.00. Three instalments have been set up: £7.00 by 31/10/23, the next £7.00 by 30/11/23 and final instalment by 31/01/24. Again see original letter for more information.

Please make every endeavour to pay contributions on time. Failure to do so will mean trips are cancelled and children miss out on wonderful opportunities.

Keep Fit at St Mary’s church:

Thursday afternoon 2.00-2.45pm
£3.50 per session
For further details contact Mrs Trees Fewster, 07484 377345

Outdoor kit donation:

If you have any size 12 wellies or waterproofs that could be donated to school we would really appreciate it. These would support our children who are gardening in the poorer weather.

ParentPay:

Please look at your Parent Pay account and clear any outstanding payments. If there are any debts you run the risk of not being able to access school lunches, breakfast club and tea time club.

Attendance:

We are heading into the time of year when there can be lots of bugs around. This list helps families know which illnesses and conditions require pupils to stay at home and when they can come to school. However if you have any questions please contact school.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Coffee Morning:

All welcome to our informal Coffee /Tea mornings (drink and natter). These are held every Tuesday after dropping your children off at school. Under school age children welcome too as there are lots of toys for them to play with.

Please join us in the Children’s Centre with Mrs Boyle suppling the drinks and biscuits.