Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
The children have enjoyed a busy and healthy week. It was lovely to see all the children participating in Sports Day. Today the whole school took part in the Race For Life.
PTA
It is not too late to pick up a Treasure Hunt form from the office.
Thanks to those football parents who helped with refreshments at the tournaments this year. We raised enough money to buy a new set of our sports t-shirts.
Summer Fair News
Make sure Saturday 29th June is in your diaries. We would like to restock the library and give your children access to a range of exciting and high quality books so please offer your time. It does make a difference.
DIARY
Next week is half term. The children will return on Monday 3rd June.
Monday PGL children leave at 10am
Wednesday: Yr1 trip to Windsor Castle
Friday: Yr4 class assembly 9am / PGL children arrive home.
SCHOOL DINNERS
Credit and debt letters will be sent home today. Please ensure debts are cleared and funds are available for our return on Monday 3rd June.
Well done to our Yr6 as they have now completed their SATS. As this has been going on all week the other classes have been making fruit salads, planting, creating rainforest pictures and of course performing on stage. The Yr3/4 classes put on a wonderful, magical performance of Wiz, Wham, Alakazam to packed audiences.
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday
Sports Day - Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & 2 start at 9.30am and Year3 to Year 6 at 1.30pm
Friday
Yr5 Class assembly
Race For Life - during school time (no spectators)
PTA
There is still places at tonight's Bingo Night from 7.30pm You can just turn up and pay at the door.
The Summer Fair is fast approaching and there will be requests for donations and help. We hope to raise money to replenish the library with as many new and exciting books as possible, and we will be asking you for recommendations.
Over half term the PTA have arrange a special treasure hunt around the village. This is a great opportunity for you to get out with your children and explore the village.
UNIFORM
The deadline for ordering uniform to be delivered to the school free of charge is the 14th June. After that you can order up to the 2nd August to guarantee orders ready for the beginning of term, but you will need to pay postage for orders under £50. Please contact the school office for further information or clarification.
Our Yr2 class shared their learning to a packed hall this morning and then invited the parents and family members back to the classroom for an art lesson. It was lovely to hear about how they learnt from mistakes and the area of learning they were proud of.
Sport Update
Our Yr6 football team won all their games on Wednesday to get through to the 6 aside tournament on Saturday.
Sports Day is fast approaching so remember to put it in your diaries. Wednesday 22nd May - Nur, Rec, Yr1 and Yr2 from 9.30 am. Yr3 to Yr6 at 1.30pm.
PTA
Bingo Night Friday 17th May. There is still the opportunity to order food today. It promises to be a great night.
We are still accepting the Silver Smarties and anything for Phil the Bag (recycled clothes etc)
Remember the money raised by PTA events goes towards reducing the cost of trips.
Without their funds we would:
Kitchen
The School Council requested an 'Open Burger Day' for lunch one day as a special treat and we are delighted that Mrs O'Neill has organised this for next Thursday 16th May. A selection of meat and veggie burgers will be on offer with all the trimmings, rather than the normal published menu
St Alban's Sustainability Festival
Visit www.sustainableStAlbans.org to see all the interesting activities planned locally for this month.
This week the children have been exploring nature. Nursery and Reception were visited by chicks. Reception and Year 1 have been planting and the Juniors have begun to set up a insect zone on the field.
PTA
Meeting Thursday 9th May 7.30pm
Your children have all been given a tube of Smarties. Can these be returned full of coins as soon as possible. It has been suggested that you get the children to help around the house in return for your change.
Next Week
Wednesday Yr6 Football Preliminaries
Thursday PTA Meeting
Friday Yr2 Class Assembly
Saturday Yr6 Football Tournament
Attendance
Information about unauthorised absence and penalty notices has been emailed to you today and is available on our website. It is really important that you do not book holidays in term time and keep your children off for minor ailments.