Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all an excellent break and new year. We will look forward to seeing all the children on Tuesday 8th January on time, rested and ready to learn.
Please find below a letter I received from Mr Wilson, Co-Chair of our Governors:-
Dear Parents, Carers, Governors and Staff,
Just a short note from me to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.
I thought I’d write a reflection on all the marvellous things that have gone on in our school over 2018. I started to pick out some highlights from all the great things that appear month on month, week on week in Mr Rose’s Head’s blog. I find it great to look back at this time of year and take pride in all the amazing things that have happened in our community. I soon realised it was far too much to condense into a short paragraph.
So, it simply leaves me to say some well-deserved thanks.
Firstly, to all the children. Thank you for all the hard work this term and for all of 2018. Every time I visit Colney Heath it’s fantastic to see how much you enjoy school and take pride in your learning.
Thanks to parents and carers for all your continued support from home and those endless hours organising uniforms, school bags and journeys to school. It really does make a difference and is very much appreciated. To quote a recent advert to attract new teachers I saw, “Every Lesson Matters”.
To Governors, especially many new joiners this term, thank you for all you do in service of the school. This is such an important role in the support and development of the school and I very much appreciate all the voluntary time you give up.
Lastly to Mr Rose, the extended leadership and all the staff at our school. What can I say? Just a massive thanks from me on behalf of all of us for all that you do, day in, day out for our children. Colney Heath has always been and continues to be a truly caring learning environment and that is to your immense credit.
I very much look forward to a successful 2019 academically, in sports, in the arts, in music and in all aspects of the things we do as a school community.
In the meantime, I wish you a restful and peaceful time with friends and family.
Happy Christmas.
Bruce Wilson. (Co-Chair of Governors)
What a wonderful week the children have had. Years 1 and 2 put on a fantastic performance of 'Lights, Camel, Action!'. Nursery and Reception told the story of Christmas beautifully in their Nursery Rhyme Nativity at St Marks.
Next week the children are looking forward to the Carol Concert, Talent Show, Panto, Parties and Christmas Dinner.
Goodbye and Thank You
We will be saying goodbye to Mrs Steadman on Wednesday and Mrs Unwin on Friday next week.
Next Week
Monday 17th - Carol Concert (Named guests only)
School Council Talent Show (in school event)
Tuesday 18th - PTA Pantomime for the children
Wednesday 19th - Christmas Party for Year 3 to Year 6
Friday's Menu will be offered by the kitchen (Battered fish, Pizza or Egg Roll)
Thursday 20th - Christmas Party for Nursery, Reception, Year1 and Year 2
Christmas dinner choices will be ordered by the children today
Friday 21st - Christmas Dinner Day
Christmas Jumper Day (£1 donation for School Council Charity)
School Finishes at 1.30pm
Next Term Dates
Tuesday 8th January Back to school - doors open at 8.55am promptly
Half term - 18th February - 22nd February 2019
End of term - 5th April 2019
Attendance
Please look at your child's attendance this term. Remember by having 5% absence means your child has missed three and a half days off school. That equates approx. to 5 hours of maths. 5 hours of literacy and 4 hours of curriculum time. More than 5% will have a greater impact. Therefore try to ensure appointments are kept out of school hours, family events are in holidays and weekends and children don't miss school for minor ailments.
Dinners
As mentioned above next week Wednesday will be Friday's menu choice and we will enjoy a Christmas Dinner on our last day, Friday with crackers music and all the trimmings. Please ensure your child has enough credit on their account to pay for all meals to be taken or provide a packed lunch from home.
Christmas is fast approaching. It is important to keep a note of all the events planned for the next two weeks. The children still have a lot of learning to cover so please make sure they are in school every day on time.
Next Two Weeks
Sunday 9th - Messy Church
Wednesday 12th - Yr1/2 Matinee Performance (ticket only)
Thursday 13th - Yr1/2 Evening performance (ticket only)
Burger Day (children will have a selection of burgers to choose from at the counter)
Friday 14th - Nursery/Reception Nativity at St Mark's
Monday 17th - Carol Concert (Named guests only)
School Council Talent Show
Tuesday 18th - PTA Pantomime for the children
Wednesday 19th - Christmas Party for Year 3 to Year 6
Friday's Menu will be offered by the kitchen (Battered fish, Pizza or Egg Roll)
Thursday 20th - Christmas Party for Nursery, Reception, Year1 and Year 2
Christmas dinner choices will be ordered by the children today
Friday 21st - Christmas Dinner Day
School Finishes at 1.30pm
Tuesday 8th January Back to school
Parent Support
Please see our parent support page on the website for a number of interesting courses available next term:-
* First Aid Course for Teens
* Primary School Maths - the Basics for Parents
* Understanding Adolescence
* Eating Disorders in Children and Teens
* Growth Mindset
Office News
With only two weeks left of school can we please ask that you check your child's dinner account (years 3-6). If they have a meal every day we will need a minimum of £24.00 on account to cover all meals. If they only eat odd days or want to take part in the Christmas Dinner on the last day, please ensure there is enough money on account to pay for this (meals are £2.40 per day)