Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
We hope you all have a restful Easter break after such a busy term for the children. Please remember to read with your child as much as possible and take the opportunity to spend quality time with them.
Next Term Key Events
Tuesday 18th April Summer Term Starts
Wednesday 24th May Sports Day
Friday 26th May Race For Life
Monday 29th May Half Term Week
Saturday 24th June Summer Carnival
Friday 30th June Arts Festival
Friday 14th July School Closed for staff training
Friday 21st July End of Term
School Dinners
Information about our new Summer Menu has now been sent home and can be viewed on the website. Please be aware that the cost of meals has risen to £2.30 per day (£11.50pw) as always money has to be available on your child's account before ordering.
Clubs
Information is available on the website.
Music
There are still available places for children to take private lessons on the guitar, flute or violin. If you require further information, please contact the school office. For those already taking lessons invoices should be paid by 18th April.
PTA
Thanks to everyone who came along and enjoyed the Spring Fair last Friday. Feedback has been very positive from all those who came, and the event raised more than £600 which is a fantastic result! Many thanks to the parents and teachers who helped at the Fair.
The Spring disco took place last night which as usual was enjoyed by all the children who came. Thanks again to the parents who helped, and a special thank you to Hannah Kerr, Ronnie Ward and Thomas Chaplin from year 5 who worked so hard selling sweets and drinks.
The next PTA meeting will take place after the Easter break on 25th April at 7:30pm. Please put this date in your diaries and come along to see how you can get involved in the many events which are run by the PTA for the benefit and enjoyment of the children at school.
The Easter holidays are fast approaching and the last week is full of events and activities. It starts with the Spring Fair after school today, the choir performing at the Alban Arena on Monday, Yr3/4 performance on Tuesday and Wednesday, Yr4 and Yr6 trips, and Discos on Thursday as well as the Nursery assembly on Friday.
Please remember we finish at 1:30pm next Friday and we come back on Tuesday 18th April after the Easter Break. This is different from a number of our local secondary schools.
PTA
A final reminder to come and enjoy the Spring Fair straight after school today - don't forget that the winners of the children's competitions will be awarded their prizes by Mr Rose at 4:30pm.
Please come and join the PTA on Tuesday morning next week for coffee and a chat straight after drop off - all welcome, even if you only have 5 mins to spare!
And don't forget the disco next Thursday - infants 5:30-6:30 (£1.50 entrance) juniors 6:45-8:15 (£2 entrance). Volunteers needed to help run the disco - please email Natalie at pta@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk.
Unfortunately and with regret Sarah Mercer has had to step down as vice-chair due to other commitments. I'd like to thank her for all effort and support over her time as a PTA officer. If there is someone who can step into this role till October please see Mr Rose.
Clubs
Information on summer term clubs will be found on the website from next week.
What a great Book Week we have had finishing with the children and staff all dressed up as book characters today. The poetry recital was lovely with over 15 children performing on the stage to a packed hall. The last day for the book fair is today.
New Appointments
Congratulations to Mr Delaney who is now our new Parent Governor. We thank him for putting himself forward and know he will be a great asset to our Governing Body
I am pleased to announce that we have appointed Mrs Webster as our new full time Key Stage 2 class teacher for September. Mrs Webster is an experienced teacher who is leaving her current teaching role in London to join our team.
Sports Results
The school football team have played two matches recently:
St Adrian's 1 Colney Heath 0
Colney Heath 2 St Peters 0
Tomorrow the netball squad will be taking part in the annual netball tournament. Good luck girls.
Our cross country team have performed well at the past two events and should be proud of their achievements.
Next Week
Tuesday PTA Meeting
Wednesday Away Football Match - no Yr5/6 club
Thursday Yr6 trip to Crucial Crew
Yr3/4 dress rehearsal
Friday Red Nose Day - wear something red to school for £1 donation
Year 6 Class Assembly 9am
SPRING FAIR at 3.15 (Bonnet or decorated cake competition)
Office News
Milk - Orders for next terms milk will be placed on Monday, if you haven't already done so, please return your slips (Rec, Year 1 & 2 only). Late requests cannot be fulfilled.
Please do not wait for a text reminder regarding dinner debts. Meals should always be paid for in advance of ordering. Sending text messages cost the school money that can be better used elsewhere, as well as a great deal of administration time. We thank those who already follow the procedures.
Hertfordshire Catering Ltd have informed us of an increase in the cost of meals from April. They will now be £2.30 per day (£11.50 per week).
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Colney Heath break for the Easter Holiday at 1.30 on Friday 31st March and the children return on Tuesday 18th April. Please be aware that this may be different dates to many local secondary schools.
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The Spring Fair will be taking place immediately after school on 24th March.
Don't forget that children can enter the competition to decorate a cake or bonnet in a Spring theme. All entries need to be brought into the school library on the day of the fair and clearly labelled with name and year. Winners will be announced by Mr Rose at the fair at 4:30pm.
Volunteers for the Spring Fair are still needed - please could anyone who can spare a little time on the 24th email Natalie at pta@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk. Events like this cannot run without the help of volunteers so please help if you can.
The next PTA meeting is on 21st March at 7:30pm - all are welcome.
Please remember to make use of our website. You can find lots of useful information on it including:
Term dates for when planning your holidays up to 2018. Dates of all school events such as Sports Day, Summer Carnival, eSafety information and lots more!
Your child's attendance can be seen via the Gateway. It should be at least 95% and not below 90%.
Before and After School
We will be starting to lock and unlock the side gate as close to 9am and 3.15 as possible. Therefore please ensure you leave promptly once the children are in class in the morning. It has also come to our attention that a number of infant children are being left unsupervised in the playground and that junior children are being allowed to stay in both playgrounds to play for quite a long time. Please can you leave the site as quickly as possible once you have collected your children and ensure they are adequately supervised.
Next Week
Tuesday - The Book Fair arrives which gives you a chance to buy a book after school. Don't forget your World Book Day voucher.
Wednesday - Poetry Recital
Home football match
Thursday - World Book Day Menu (BFG- Big Fish Goujons, Half Moon Cheese Pasty, Potato Wedges, Jack's Magic Beans, Princess and the Peas, James and the Giant Peach Crumble and Custard) No packed lunch option.
Friday - Book Character dressing up day
Saturday Netball Tournament
School Office
Milk request slips have been sent out this week (Rec to Yr2 only). Please ensure you return them as soon as possible whether your child wants milk or not.
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The Spring Fair will be taking place immediately after school on 24th March.
There will be lots of exciting stalls to browse, an Easter-style hunt, and children are invited to enter a competition to decorate an Easter bonnet or a spring themed cake (cakes will not be tasted - competition relates to decoration only). All entries need to be brought into the school library on the day of the fair and clearly labelled with name and year. Winners will be announced by Mr Rose at the fair at 4:30pm.
Volunteers for the Spring Fair are urgently needed - please could anyone who can spare a little time on the 24th to help with refreshments, sale of raffle tickets and clearing up, email Natalie at pta@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk. Events like this cannot run without the help of volunteers so please help if you can.
The next PTA meeting is on 21st March at 7:30pm - future meeting dates are in the school calendar. All are welcome! There is also now a PTA suggestions box in the school office, so please share your thoughts and feedback at any time.
There are a number of special events coming up this term to make a note of:
School Reports will be sent home today for Years 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
Book Week on the 13th March ending with a Book Character dressing up day on Friday 17th March
Spring Fair Friday 24th March
Alban Arena Concert for the choir on Monday 27th March
Yr6 trip to Crucial Crew Thursday 23rd March
Yr3/4 Performances: Matinee Tuesday 28th / Evening Wednesday 29th
Yr6 trip to London Zoo Thursday 30th March
Yr4 trip to Affinity Water Thursday 30th March
Discos Thursday 30th March
End of Term Friday 31st March finish at 1.30pm
Next Week
Monday
Choir rehearsal in the morning for Alban Arena at Wheatfields
Wednesday
Cross Country at St Columbus
Thursday
Council Meeting re A414 at school 7.30pm
Friday
Reception Assembly 9.05am
Netball
Our girls played St Adrian's this week. It was a great game with the girls displaying fantastic teamwork, the final score being Colney Heath 6 St Adrians 2.
Parking
It has come to our attention that parents are double parking in the side car park. Please can you consider the safety of the children and others in this very busy area.
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Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed home made hobnobs at the PTA coffee morning on Tuesday. It is great to catch up with parents and teachers alike, and ideas placed in the suggestions box will be taken forward to the next meeting.
The Spring Fair (24th March) and School DIsco (30th March) are fast approaching - any time you can spare to help at either event would be greatly appreciated (please email Natalie at pta@colneyheath.herts.sch.uk).
The next PTA meeting is on 21st March at 7:30pm - further future meeting dates are in the school calendar. All are welcome!