I hope you have all had a great half term and we look forward to welcoming the children back tomorrow. 

We raised £195 for the NSPCC following our MUFTI day, so thank you to everyone who sent in a donation. 

We are holding parents’ evening this week for parents of children in year 1 and 2.  If you have not yet signed up for an appointment, please see the class teacher tomorrow. 

After School Care

Replies to the letter that went out on the last day of the half term need to be received by 12 pm Wednesday the 26th. Parents will then be informed on Thursday the 27th if they have the places they want as this will be dependent upon availability.  We are currently only taking details related to long term bookings. A decision will be made by March 3rd re our capacity to also accept adhoc bookings. If anyone needs another letter, please contact the school office on Monday.

PE kits

As we begin a new half term, could you please ensure your child had a PE kit in school.  We will be sending text reminders to parents if children do not have what they need for PE.  

• Blue or black shorts
• White T shirt (either with school logo or just plain)
• Black plimsoles (please check on the fit regularly)

Makaton sign of the week

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Events this week

Monday

First day back to school

Tuesday

Key Stage One Parents Evening – please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet booked an appointment.

Wednesday

Indoor Athletics Team to Durrington School

Thursday

Key Stage One Parents Evening – please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet booked an appointment.

Some additional dates for your diary

Week Beginning 2^nd March – Lots of fun planned to lead up to World Book Day on Thursday 5th

Monday 2^nd March – living eggs arriving (in school for 2 weeks)

Monday 2^nd March – Bring in books for book swap

2^nd and 3^rd March – visits to the local library

Tuesday 3^rd March – African Drumming Sessions for year 1 and 2

Tuesday 3^rd March – Football tournament at the Orchards

Wednesday 4^th March – Healthy Eating session for reception

Thursday 5^th March – Dressing up for World Book Day (Favourite Book Characters)

2^nd to 5^th Scholastics Book Fair in school 

Friday 6^th March – Sponsored read finishes

Monday 9^th March – Jamie Crawford (author) visiting nursery and reception

Wednesday 11^th March – Paul Geraghty (author) visiting year one and two

Thursday 12^th March – Headteachers tea for outstanding behaviour

Friday 13^th March – Red Nose Day – Mufti (£1.00 donation)

With Thanks

Theresa Alford