Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
We had our first cross country event this week. Around 100 children from all over St Albans ran three laps of our field. Well done to our cross country team who all performed well.
PTA
At our AGM on Thursday next week we will need to nominate new officers. It is essential that as many of you attend as possible to ensure our PTA can continue to benefit your children in the coming year.
Next Week
Tuesday Home football match
Thursday Burger Day, PTA AGM 7pm
Friday Comedy Night
Office News
Photographs need to be returned by Monday 30th September
Remember if your child is in Reception, Yr1 or Yr2 they are entitled to Free Universal School Dinners. This will save you £187.50 a term and up to £400 a year. Whilst the government are still offering all parents this benefit, we'd encourage you take this up. Please contact the school office if you have any further questions regarding Universal Meals and what we provide here at Colney Heath.
Special Menu: Occasionally Mrs O'Neill will put on a special menu for our children and we are delighted to say that the ever popular 'Burger Day' is back on the menu next Thursday. A choice of Beef, Chicken or Quorn burgers will be served with potato wedges and corn on the cob. Please ensure your child has funds on their account (Yr3 and above) to cover the cost of this meal.
Our school council have now been selected and have taken up their positions. They will be choosing our charity for this year and are already planning events.
PTA
Unfortunately we had no nominations for PTA officers. This will mean that at the AGM if no one comes forward the PTA will cease to exist. Please attend the AGM and show your support on Thursday 3rd October. Remember without the PTA the cost of trips will go up, many resources can't be purchased (Chrome Books and Library Books last year) and of course events for you and the children won't happen.
Comedy Night tickets are available. It promises to be a great evening. Get your tickets quickly as they are going fast.
Next Week
Monday no Yr5/6 football club
Thursday Cross Country at Colney Heath.
Office News
Photographs have now gone out and need to be returned to school by Tuesday 1st October or you can place your order online.
Second week in and already so much learning. Finding out about Queen Elizabeth 1 in Yr2, Romans in Yr4 and Evacuees in Yr6. Reception and Nursery have concentrated on working together. Yr1 have been writing sentences with the correct punctuation, Yr5 on using adverbial phrases and Yr3 on developing mental maths strategies.
Please check your child's class website page as lots of useful information has now been added. From Yr1 to Yr6 you will find recommended reading books and grammar information.
PTA
Remember we need nominations for officers to ensure the events this year continue.
We are currently creating a list of new books for the library and classes with the money raised last year.
Community Events
Friday 13th September High Field Trust Bat Evening (https://www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk/events/)
Sunday 15th September 3pm to 5pm is the Village Hall Open Afternoon. All welcome.
Welcome back to you all. It has been lovely to see the children arrive in school and engage in their learning straight away. Remember to use our website to see what your children are up to.
School Development
This year the school will be focussing on:
PTA
Look out for the tickets for our Comedy Night on Friday 4th October. This promises to be a great night with a number of comedians performing.
Annual General Meeting paperwork will be sent out next week. If you are interested in becoming an officer nomination forms will be attached.
Online Safety
We have posted the new Online Safety Newsletter on our Safeguarding page. It has really useful information about Setting Parental Controls, Young Children and screen time, Try a device free dinner and a Net Aware Guide.