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Newsletter 9th January 2026

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Weekly News Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

Happy New Year! 🎉 We hope you had a great break with your family! As we start the new year, it's a good reminder of how important family time is for strengthening bonds and supporting children's emotional and social growth. These moments create lasting memories they'll cherish. 

❄️Winter Support for Families

Winter can be challenging, but remember, help is here if you need it. Whether it's food, bills, or other difficulties, we’ve got local resources available to support you.

🥫 Food & Essentials

Glastonbury & Street Foodbanks

Website: www.glastonburyandstreetfoodbank.org.uk

                https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/community-fridge-glastonbury/

-  Glastonbury Community Fridge

-  School food bank in the playground 

💷 Financial Help

Somerset Household Support Fund

 - Help with bills. Website: www.somerset.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Mendip

- Advice on benefits, grants, and energy bills.         Website: www.citizensadvicemendip.org.uk

🧠 Mental Health & Support

Glastonbury Mental Health Network: Support groups and activities. 

Website: www.glastonburymentalhealth.org

We kicked off the year with a visit from a pantomime show of Snow White! 🎭 The children were so engaged and loved every moment of the performance. This fun experience sparked creativity and learning, and we encourage you to chat about the story and characters at home! 💭 We’re super proud of the children for their great behaviour and can’t wait for more fun activities ahead! 🌟

Warm regards,

Kerry Devane (Headteacher) 

Dates for your Diary

Fri 6th Feb - PTA Quiz Night

Mon 16th - Fri 20th Feb - Half Term break - School Closed. 

Mon 23rd Feb - INSET DAY - School Closed.

 

 

 

2025-26 INSET DAYS:

Monday 29th June 2026

 

PTA News

Happy New Year to you all! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break.

Don't forget we are currently in the 'green token' scheme at Waitrose in Wells so if you are in the area please pop in and put some tokens in our box!

Next month we have our first quiz night of the year! this will be held on FRIDAY 6th FEBRUARY at Tor Rugby Club.

As always, entry is £5 per person with the option to purchase Sausage and Chips for an additional £2.50. Teams of up to 6 people are allowed!

The quiz night is always great fun and is a great fundraiser to get us started for the year ahead! The last quiz night sold out in advance so make sure you get your teams in asap!

To book a team please message 07896 748294 and we look forward to seeing you all next month!

SCHOOL LUNCHES

It's time to order school lunches for 19th Jan - 6th Feb.
Please click on the link to order. The menu hasn't changed, but there is a special meal on 30th January to celebrate Chinese New Year.
https://www.stjohnsinfantsglastonbury.co.uk/form/?pid=8&form=34
If you do not complete the order form, your previous choices will be copied forwards.
Please complete by Tuesday 13th January


Thank you!

Police Information

Please see the information on these posters that have been shared with us by our local Police. Staying safe online and responsible parking. 

 

Attendance

The whole school attendance so far this year is 92.1%

This week our attendance was 93.3%

The YEAR with highest attendance this week was Year 1 with 94.8%

The CLASS with highest attendance this week was Rabbits with 97.3%

Attendance Counts, Moments Matter 

 

Celebration Assembly

We would like to invite the parents of the following children to join us for a celebration assembly on Monday 12th January at 8:50am, in the hall, just after drop-off.

This week's shining stars are:

Hedgehogs - Arla-Rae & Toby

Rabbits – Joseph & Willow D

Woodpecker – Leo, Theia, Jay & Theo

Otters – Jacob-Jay & Ava

Foxes – Phoebe & Luna

Owls – Saeed, Jayden, Imani & Jared

We look forward to seeing you then!

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Achievement

Congratulations to Allegra in Woodpeckers who has achieved Level 3 in her Swimming lessons! Well done, Allegra, we're very proud of you. 

 

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School Prayer 

Dear God,

Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to love, persevere and respect each other in everything we do. 

Amen