Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
The children have had a great time playing in the snow, have a look at the photos on the website! (Class Pages: Whole School Events.) A huge thank you to those of you who made a special effort to travel in today, we appreciate that some of you come from outside the village and your journeys may have been longer.
School Council News
We have planned a 'Day Of Many Colours' on Wednesday 13th February. We would like the children to come to school in a colour of their choice and bring a £1 donation for our Guide Dog Charity.
Many Thanks
The School Council
Next Week
Friday PTA Quiz Night 7.00 pm
Saturday Penalty Prize Semi Finals at St Albans City FC Clarence Park ground 3pm
Thursday Home football match
Nursery 2019 application allocation day.
Friday Yr5 Class Assembly 9am
Half Term Project
‘500 Words’ is the UK’s most successful short story-writing competition for children between the ages of 5 and 13.
It’s super simple. All entrants must pen an original story, no more than 500 words in length, and submit it online either yourselves or via the school. It can be about ANYTHING you want – space-ships, grannies, insects, microwaves. The list is endless!
Details can be found at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/50pnqLfDywb9CFxjNvth5l0/about-500-words
It would be great to see lots of our children enter.
Head Lice
We have had further reports of head lice in the school. We will only eradicate it if all parents check their children's hair and treat correctly. Please take the opportunity to do so this weekend.
The weather is getting very cold. Please ensure your children arrive in school appropriately dressed. Can you also ensure that we have up-to-date contact information for you especially mobile phone numbers and emails.
Sports Update
Indoor Athletics
A group of Yr5/6 children took part in the St Alban's School Indoor Athletics competition. They ran, jumped and threw against a number of schools and enjoyed the competition. Thanks to Miss Franklin and Mr Martin for organising.
Football
In the league the football squad had a fantastically exciting match against Park Street. They managed to score the winning goal in the last minutes of the game winning 4 -3.
Our Yr5 children also played a friendly match against Park Street. It was an enjoyable match
Communication
As part of our School Development Plan we have been looking at our communication. From the questionnaires and emails collected last term we have started to consider what, when and how we provide information. I have put an initial summary document on the Governor Page of our website.
Also a Home Learning page has been set up on our website. Over the next few weeks we will add further information to help you support your children.
Next Week
Saturday The Big Sing
Friday Yr3 Class Assembly 9am
Saturday Penalty Competition at St Alban's City FC in Clarence Park
Special Educational Needs
Mrs Billing, our SENCO, would like to offer monthly drop in sessions for parents or carers. These would take place on the first Tuesday morning of each month starting on the 5th February. If you have a question (however large or small) please contact the office to make an appointment.
School Dinners
We have recently seen a slight drop in the number of children having school dinners. If there is a particular issue that you would like to discuss with the school cook, please let the office know and we will arrange a meeting. Having a hot meal really sets the children up for the afternoon and helps them to concentrate on their work. We pride ourselves on the flexibility of children being able to pick and choose the days they have meals and the dinners are well balanced using high quality supplies. We would particularly encourage our years Reception to Year 2 to try the meals as the cost of these is covered by the Governments Universal Free School meal scheme.
The Big Sing
Our Year 6 children will be performing their song in the Abbey on Saturday 26th January. Not only can you come and listen you can also take part with your children.
From 11am you can attend a workshop where you will learn songs including the one written and composed by our Yr6, this ends with a concert in the Abbey at 6.30pm. Children are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Details can be found: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/
Next Week
Monday Home League and Friendly boys football matches
Tuesday Indoor Athletics
Thursday 7.30pm PTA Meeting
Friday 9am Yr4 Class Assembly
Special Educational Needs
Please be aware that Mrs Billing has now taken on the role of SENCO
Head Lice
As we ramp up the heating we create nice warm environments for Head Lice to prosper - we've already had cases reported in the school! Please take the opportunity this weekend to check your child's hair and treat as necessary.
Mapac Uniform
Starting today receive 10% discount on any orders placed before the end of January.
Please quote code: JSP19
Happy New Year
Already this term has started with some exciting experiences for our children. Year 6 have been working with a composer to create their own song. This song will be performed by the children on Saturday 26th January in the Abbey, as part of The Big Sing. You can get involved and/or see the performance by booking online at www.stalbanscathedral.org.
Next Week
Sunday Messy Church
Monday Yr6 trip / 2.30 Reception Building Blocks
Wednesday Yr3/4 first swimming session
Class Assemblies
25th January Yr4
1st February Yr3
8th February Yr5
15th February Yr2
1st March Yr1
8th March Reception
15th March Yr6
22nd March Nursery
Clubs
There are still a few spaces available in clubs after school. Please see on our website.