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Newsletter 13th December 2024

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Message from the Headteacher

Dear all, 

What a busy week we have had with Nativity and School Choir performances. The children have made us burst with pride. Thank you also to the staff and parents who have supported the children in their performances. 

We have another busy week planned next week too....

Monday 16th December - 'Music for Miniatures' provides classical music in an accessible way to children who might not get the chance to experience it otherwise. We are really looking forward to their performance.

Wednesday 18th December - 'Holy Thorn' Please arrive at 9.50am on the church grounds at the front. The two eldest children will cut a sprig of the 'Holy Thorn' which will be sent to the King for his Christmas table. The ceremony will be followed by a church service. This is for the school and dignitaries only due to the capacity of the church and safeguarding. 

Thursday 19th December - School Christmas Lunch. Children are invited to wear something Christmassy for the day.

Friday 20th December - Our final day of the term, ending with a Carol Service in the Church at 2pm. Please arrive via the Church's main front door from 1:50pm.

Finally, in case you missed my post earlier in the week, we are proud to announce that our school has been officially rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, with the school being praised for the pastoral support and high expectations it has for it's children. The inspection took place on the 19th and 20th of November.

The report, published by Ofsted this week, highlights how pupils feel safe and happy in the school and feel proud of the contribution they make to the community.

The report recognised the commitment of Governors and the work we do with parents and carers.

I feel proud that the hard work of everyone in our school community has been recognised in the findings, including the positive comments about our wonderful pupils, our hard-working staff and committed governors. As we approach the end of term we eagerly anticipate an exciting future and are determined to build upon our achievements and provide the highest quality education for all our children. You can read the report in full in the attached file.
Ofsted Report

Thank you for your continued support.

Kerry Devane 

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Dates for your Diary

16th December - Music for miniatures performances

18th December - Holy Thorn Service @10am

19th December - Christmas Lunch - Wear your Christmas Jumper, a Christmas hat, headband or Christmas Colours

20th December - School Carol Service @ 2pm

PTA News

Thank you for your support at the School Christmas Fair. We raised a fantastic £700 which will help us to continue to provide opportunities for our children.

Well done everyone who helped out.

Team PTA

Winner!

Congratulations to Harrison who won the Magic Carpet competition to win tickets to the pantomime, Aladdin. We hope you enjoyed the show. Here's the winning design:

 

Attendance 

The whole school attendance so far this year is 95%

This week it was 94.4%

The YEAR with the highest attendance was RECEPTION with 95.7%

The CLASS with the highest attendance was HEDGEHOGS with 96.1%

 

Attendance Counts, Moments Matter 

Achievements 

Well done to the Beavers from St Johns - Sophia, Belle and Evie who lit up their Christmas Tree in St John's Church last weekend!

 

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Celebration Assembly

We would like to invite the parents of the following children to join us for celebration assembly on Monday 16th December at 8:50am, in the hall, just after drop-off.

This week's shining stars are:

Hedgehogs - Alfie & Clara

Rabbits - Geo & Arthur

Woodpeckers - Luna & Caspian

Otters - Lenny & Darcie

Foxes - Seren & Eliza

Owls - Jess D, Chester, Jess O & Pearl

We look forward to seeing you then!

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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