November Whole School Newsletter
Dear Parent/Carer 11 November 2024
Preparations for the festive season have begun in school. The fantastic response to the chocolate Mufti Day and the generous donation of chocolate is greatly appreciated, thank you. Arrangements for the Christmas Fair and the year 3 and 4 Christmas performances are underway.
Christmas Fair
We have had some amazing prizes already donated to the Grand Draw. A single book of raffle tickets will be coming home to you. Further books can be obtained from the school office any time up to the day of the Fair and you will also be able to purchase them on Saturday 30th November at the Christmas Fair itself.
We look forward to welcoming children, parents, grandparents on Saturday 30th November 12.00-2.00pm.
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performances
We would like to give you early notice that the Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas performances, will be held in the school hall, on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last no more than one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family. Ticket information will be sent out at the end of the month– the two tickets for each family (on the preferred date) will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will be a limit of 80 seats allocated to parents per performance. We ask that younger siblings do not attend, as the capacity is limited and children should not be sat on the lap of an adult.
Friday 20th December – Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day – children to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch and are invited to wear Christmas jumpers to school. School will finish at the normal time of 3.15pm.
Tuesday 17th December - Year 5 Winchester Science Museum Trip.
Year 5 have booked a trip to Winchester Science Centre on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Winchester Science Centre is an interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. The children will have the opportunity to take part in exciting hands-on science experiences and workshops on the theme of Space, the topic they have been covering in class.
After School Teacher led Clubs
Please note that the last sessions for the teacher led clubs will be the week beginning Monday 2nd December. There will be no teacher led clubs after Friday 6th December. Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning Monday 13th January 2025.
3HY - You may have noticed Mrs Harley in some discomfort whilst walking around the school. She will be undergoing hip surgery at the end of this week. We wish her a speedy recovery following surgery. The class will be covered by Miss Armstrong during Mrs Harley’s absence.
Opportunity for parents- Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Cardio tennis for parents continues on Fridays (8:50am 9.50am) and will continue throughout the term. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Adam will be offering a fun morning of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions will be FREE of charge – just turn up on the day if you want to participate in any of these sessions.
Dates for your Diary and INSET days
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section. INSET days are:
Friday 29 November 2024
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Monday 25 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Friday 29 November 2024 - INSET day
Saturday 30 November 2024 – Christmas Fair (12.00 – 2.00pm)
Monday 2 December - Last week of teacher led clubs
Tuesday 10 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Wednesday 11 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Thursday 12 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performance (10am start)
Tuesday 17 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Friday 20 December - Christmas lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 20 December – Last day of term
Monday 6 January 2025 – Return to school
Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)
Monday 13 January Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning 13 January.
Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day
May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Yours sincerely
M Partridge
Headteacher