January 2023 - Whole School Newsletter
Dear Parent/ Carer
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2023!
The Christmas festivities already seem a long time ago. I was extremely proud of the quality of the Christmas performances which this year were of such a high standard. It was lovely to see so many parents attend the performances and celebrate this special time.
New Year Pantomime
The first week of term flew by with M&M Productions finishing off the week by performing Beauty & the Beast to all of the children. This was a traditional pantomime with songs, laughter and audience participation!
First Aid
The children in Year 4 and Year 6 have recently had First Aid Training with Kavita Butler from Mini First Aid. The children learnt so much and the session provided them with invaluable lifesaving skills. We are keen to equip as many people as possible with these skills and therefore have decided to offer a First Aid session for parents, which will be FREE and available on a first come first served basis. The session will take place on Friday 10th February from 9:10am-11:10am in school. The session will be led by Kavita Butler. More information to follow.
Head Lice
Historically at this time of year there have been a small number of head lice cases in the school. We would ask for your support in regularly checking your children’s hair.
After School Teacher led Clubs
Teacher led clubs will resume on Monday 16th January 2023. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
Free School Meals
Parents who receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit AND NOT Working Tax Credit AND an assessed annual income not exceeding £16190 are entitled to free school meals and clothing grant. Further details are available from the school, by telephoning the Free School Meals team on 01202 123222 or by searching on line BCP Free School Meals.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
Monday 16th January – Teacher led clubs resume
Friday 27th January 2023 – INSET Day
Tuesday 7th February – Internet Safety Day
Tuesday 7th February – Year 5 Cookery (children to be educated regarding seasonality and sustainability of food types, including ‘hands-on’ cooking)
Tuesday 7th February – Parents Evening for all classes (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Thursday 9th February – Parents evening for all classes (4.00 – 7.00pm)
Monday 27th February – Visiting author to work with all classes
Thursday 2nd March – World Book Day (children will be invited to dress up as their favourite book character)
Wednesday 29th March – School Disco for all year groups
Monday 1st May – Bank Holiday Monday 8th May – Bank Holiday for King Charles’ III Coronation
Tuesday 9th May – Friday 12th May – Year 6 SATs week
Friday 16th June 2023 – INSET Day
Yours sincerely M Partridge
Headteacher