Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
What a busy and eventful week we have had! Starting with a snow day that caused Pandemonium then Pantomimes, Performances and Parties.........
St Mark's Church was full of guests to watch the children tell the Nativity story beautifully. (Photographs on our website)
Years 1 and 2 put on superb performances of a Christmas Recipe, enjoyed by many parents and grandparents. (Photographs on our website)
A huge thank you to the PTA who funded the Pantomime Aladdin for the children...... Oh yes they did!
Next Week
Monday
Carol Concert at St Mark's. This is a guest list event.
Please do not come if you are not on the list as you will be turned away.
Yr3-6 party
Tuesday
Christmas Dinner day (orders will be placed on Monday by the children in class)
School finishes at 1.30pm promptly
Term starts on Thursday 4th January
Our School Council Talent Show was a resounding success. The children were amazing and made it very difficult for our judges. Everyone was very impressed with the school council who organised and hosted the event in a professional way. (See photographs on the website)
Our PTA Quiz Night raised £280 which is a really good result from a fun evening. A big thank you to quizmaster Paul Prosser.
Next Week
Monday
School Council Stationary sale at 3pm
Tuesday
Panto for the children provided by the PTA
Away netball match
Wednesday
KS1 Matinee Performance
Thursday
Nursery/Reception performance at St Mark's
KS1 Evening Performance
Friday
Christmas Jumper Day (£1 donation for Save the Children)
Office News
Milk - orders will be placed on Monday with the Dairy for milk for Reception to Year 2 children. This is your very last opportunity to order milk for your child, if you haven't done so already. I am sorry but we are unable to process late replies.
Music - Invoices have been sent out to children already taking part in instrumental tuition. If you are interested in your child taking up the Guitar (Yr3 and above), Violin (Reception and above) or Flute Yr3 and above), please contact the office for more information.
Dinner Money - Thank you to the many parents who regularly check their child's account on Schoolcomms and keep up to date with payments for school meals. Our policy states that at no time should we have debts for Herts Catering Ltd who supply the meals. Again, can we remind you all that meals should only be ordered if funds are available and that the office having to remind you of debts raised is a cost in manpower and has a financial impact on the school. If parents continually fall into debt we will have no other option than to charge a full half term in advance for a daily meal, or home packed lunches must be provided.
Interest in Nursery places for 2018 can be logged through our website (admissions page)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FOOTBALL CAMP
@ Colney Heath Primary School
Friday 22nd December
Apex Multisports will be running a new FOOTBALL HOLIDAY CAMP at Colney Heath Primary School. The camp is perfect for Reception to Year 6 children, starting at 9:30am and finishing at 3:00pm at a cost of £20 per day. We also offer an early drop off at 8:30am at an additional cost of £3.00 per day and a late pick up at 4:00pm, again at a cost of £3.00 per day. During the day the children will take part in a number of football activities and use them in a game situation . Our camps are a great place for children to stay active during the school holidays, make new friends and build their confidence.
10% sibling discount!
It is now getting colder! Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately with a coat, gloves, hat and scarf.
To ensure we have good communication with you when, and if the weather becomes severe, please ensure we have your most up-to-date mobile contact number. Our policy is to always try and stay open. Any decisions to close are based on road conditions, staffing, providing meals and site conditions. We will endeavour to inform all parents as soon as possible by text and on our website. Please do not try and phone the school.
Next Week
Monday
Requests for Carol Concert (1 per family) in by 10.30am.
Tuesday
School Council Talent Show - children only
Friday
Yr5 Class Assembly
Choir singing at the Community Christmas Lunch
School Discos
Saturday
Penalty Competition at St Alban's Football Club (discounted tickets still available from school office)
Attendance
A number of children have dropped to just above 90%. This means they are in the bottom of Amber Zone and are at risk of being Red. Please check the Gateway to see their current attendance figures.
Remember any time missed off school impacts on your child's learning.
Office News
Milk Requests (Rec - Yr2) - Please ensure your slip is returned by Monday 4th December. We will not be able to place late orders for milk so only returned slips and payments will be progressed. If you have lost your letter, contact the office for a replacement.
Instrumental Lessons - If you are interested in your child having subsidised instrumental lessons from January, please contact the office for further information (we offer violin, guitar and flute lessons).
PTA
Tonight is the Quiz Night and we are looking forward to seeing everyone! Remember to bring some £1 coins to take part in the Heads and Tails game.