Family Letter number 11
Autumn Term, 20th November 2008
Dear Parents,
Boys Years 5 and 6 Cross Country Tournament
Big congratulations to the 17 children who took park in the cross-country competition at Christchurch Primary on 12th November. They represented themselves and the school superbly. Well done everyone!
We are once again selling these delicious Christmas puddings so please get your orders into school as soon as possible – remember they make great Christmas gifts.
The Puddings come in two sizes:
the 1lb. Pudding (serves 4 approx.) cost £6
the 2lb. Pudding (serves 8 approx.) cost £8
Thank you to all who have collected in their sponsor money. Please could you encourage your children to collect any money still outstanding and bring it into school.
Poppy DayThank you to everyone who contributed to this very worthy collection.
Special Lunch – Wednesday 26th November 2008
– British Sausage Week
Our school cook, Miss J. Faulkner will be having a special lunch on Wednesday 26th November. The menu will be:
- Bangers & Mash with Gravy
- Quorn Chilli Con Carne with Rice
- Jacket potatoes – choice of fillings – Tuna, Cheese or Beans
- Baked Beans, Sweetcorn, Choice from the Salad Bar
- Carrot & Raisin Salad
- Bread Basket
- Toffee Apple Flapjack served with Raspberry Sauce
- Bonfire Treats
- Fresh Fruit Slices
- Yoghurt
- Milk or Water
The cost of the meal is as normal - £1.85 payable on the day.
Operation Christmas ChildThank you to everyone who donated a shoebox or items to be included in a shoebox for this appeal.
Pantomime at the GarrickIf you have not yet returned your slip with contribution of £8 please do so.
French ClubIf your child takes part in our French Club and you have not already paid fees for this term please do so now.
4B Class WorshipWe look forward to seeing Parents, Grandparents and Carers of children in Class 4B at our Worship tomorrow at 2.30 p.m.
Foundation Nativity Service –
Wednesday 10th December at 1.45 p.m. and Friday 12th December at 9.30 a.m.
and
Key Stage 1 Nativity Service –
Wednesday 10th December at 9.30 a.m. and Friday 12th December at 1.45 p.m.
This term we are supporting the charity Barnardos. All collections from the advent and nativity performances will go to this charity, together with collection envelopes linked with the ‘design a badge’ activity, which the children have been participating in. We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Years 5 & 6 Football PracticePlease note that the football practice after school on Monday 24th November 2008 will be the last of the academic year for the boys. Thank you to all those boys that took part in the sessions and to all parents and guardians who continued to show support and enthusiasm for this after school club.
Years 5 & 6 FootballA big thank you and congratulations to all the children from Years 5 and 6 that took part in the matches against Charnwood Primary on Monday 17th November 2008. You all represented yourselves and the school superbly. Also a huge thank you to all those people that came along and supported.
P.T.A. News
PTA Children’s Film Show
The children’s film show scheduled for Wednesday 26th November will not take place and will be re-scheduled in the New Year, due to Christmas Fayre commitments.
Children’s Christmas Decoration Competition
The St. Michael’s Christmas trees have been ordered and we have launched a competition to make decorations for them. A separate letter has been dispatched with full details. The closing date for entries is Friday 28th November.
Christmas Fayre - Non-Uniform Day
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Christmas Fayre non-uniform day and made it so successful.
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For the Christmas Fayre to be a success we need volunteers to come forward to help on the day, whether it be setting up 3-6pm, helping on a stall/BBQ 6-8pm, or helping to tidy up afterwards 8-9pm. If you can help, even if just for an hour, then please let us know; drop us a note with your contact details or complete the ‘help slip’ on the Christmas Fayre letter and return it to school. Thanks.
Christmas Fayre – Cake Stall
Do you like to bake cakes? Do you know someone who likes to bake cakes?
One of the stalls at our Christmas Fayre sells delicious cakes. We will be issuing special ‘cake bags’ at the end of next week for any cake donations. If you would like to make or buy a cake for this popular stall, please place it in the cake bag provided and bring it into school on Friday 5th December (the day of the Fayre).
Fundraising Update
From the money raised at the children’s discos, the PTA have pledged to purchase play equipment and storage boxes at a cost of £250 .
Morrisons ‘Let’s Grow’ Campaign.
If you still have any of these vouchers at home, could you please send them into school, so we can redeem them for free gardening equipment. Thank you.
Don’t forget, we also collect Nestle Box Top Tokens and Printer Ink Cartridges for recycling.
Yours faithfully,
Miss H. McKay
Headteacher.