Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
It has been amazing to look back and see how far the children have come in their learning as we reach the end of this busy term. There have been so many wonderful experiences and memories, many of which you can see on our class pages on the website, please take a look.
The staff and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a restful Christmas break and a happy New Year.
Next Term
First day back Tuesday 7th January
February Half Term Sports Club (booking form on our website)
Athletics, Badminton, Tennis, Dodge ball, Kwik cricket, Basketball / Netball, Gymnastics, Handball, Archery and many more INCLUDING BRAND NEW BUBBLE FOOTBALL.
Dates
I have put on our website term dates right up to July 2021 so you can ensure holidays are booked out of school time. Remember we do not authorise any term time holidays and will issue fixed penalty notices.
Breakfast / Afterschool Club News
Our Breakfast Club is now full on certain days. It is therefore important that you complete a booking form to ensure you get the days you need.
Over the coming term we will send out booking forms for our Afterschool Club which we will be trialling over the Summer Term.
Christmas Jumper
Please save your children's Christmas jumpers as we thought we would organise a 'swap shop' of outgrown clothes for next year. We want to limit the cost of parents buying them when they are only worn a few times at the most.
What a wonderful festive week we have had. Our Yr1 and Yr2 classes put on a brilliant performance of a Midwife's Crisis, Nursery and Reception retold the Christmas story at St Mark's Church and we are all looking forward to the finals of 'Colney Heath's Got Talent' this afternoon.
Next Week
Monday
Carol Concert. Restricted numbers, so only those of you on the list will be admitted.
Guitar Concert 2.45 - parents of those participating are welcome
Tuesday
Reception to Year 6 Panto (Cinderella) provided by the PTA
Wednesday
Menu change - choice of Chicken curry, Quorn Hot Dog or Ham Baguette
Thursday
Christmas Party day
Menu change - choice of Salmon Nibbles, Cheese & Tomato Pizza or Egg Roll
Friday
Christmas Dinner Day (children allowed to wear anything Christmas themed)
School finishes at 1.30
Menu Changes
Please note the menu changes for next week. All meals must be paid for in advance. The orders for Friday will be taken on Thursday morning, so please remind your children whether they are having a Christmas Lunch on Friday or not. As tradition the Christmas lunch will be served to the children by all the teaching staff.
PTA Elf Hunt
Hidden around the village are 12 elves. The PTA have laid a trail for you and your children to enjoy over the festive holidays. Entry forms are £2 each and are available from the school office.
Children back on Tuesday 7th January.
Attendance
Please look at your child's attendance this term. Remember just 5% absence equates to around 300 minutes of English, 300 minutes hours of maths and 360 minutes of other curriculum subjects.
Keeping children off for minor ailments is having a dramatic affect on their learning. If they have been ill for more than two days you will need medical evidence for us to authorise this.
Our Winter Wonderland was a great success with just over £1,700 raised which is £200 better than last year. A special thanks to the PTA officers for organising and to all those who helped.
Next Week
Wednesday
Yr1/2 Matinee Performance
Thursday
Yr1/2 Evening Performance
Friday
Yr5 Class Assembly 9am
Nursery and Reception Nativity
Talent Show Finals
Sports Update
Our netball team played St Bernadette's School this week.
Colney Heath 3 St Bernadette's 8
PTA News
Elf Hunt. Hidden around the village are 12 elves. You have to find them by using the clues provided. For just £2 you and the family can have some fun exploring the village to find the elves. Once you have completed this you will be entered into a prize draw.
Entry forms are available from the school office.
Internet Safety
With so many children now having access to the internet through many different devices (tablets, phones, game consoles etc) please remember to spend time with them to see what they are doing. Popular apps and games are often 13+ and are therefore inappropriate for our children. These include YouTube,TikTok,,Fortnite, WhatsApp, Snapchat to include just a few.
Breakfast Club
Please watch out for the letter being sent home today via email regarding our new booking policy for our Breakfast Club.
Milk
Please tick the correct statement and return your milk slips by Monday (Rec to Year 2 only), even if you don't want your child to have milk it helps us to order the correct amount if we get everyone's form returned.