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NEWSLETTER Dec 2004

1 Parent Governor Vacancy
2 Children in Need
3 School Uniform
4 School Meals
5 Staff Updates

Dear Parents

This is the last Newsletter this year. I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you enjoy the Christmas events this year.

1 PARENT GOVERNOR VACANCY
We sent out nomination letters for Parent Governors last month. The closing date is on Friday, 10th December at 12.00pm. If you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor, there is still time to get your nominations in. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with the life of the school.

2 CHILDREN IN NEED
Thank you all for your wonderful contributions with “A Handful of Coins”. The School Council children enthusiastically organised the event, with coins covering two Pudsey Bears. We raised approximately £230.

3 SCHOOL UNIFORM
The Governing Body reviewed the School Uniform Policy, after requests by a number of parents regarding PE shorts. It was agreed to change the PE kit from white shorts to black shorts. This change will take effect over the next two terms, and we expect all children to be wearing black shorts by September, 2005. If your child has white shorts, they can use these until September, 2005. We hope that two terms’ notice will give parents plenty of time to make the necessary changes.

4 SCHOOL MEALS
Please note that the school menu for the last two days of term is as follows:
Monday, 20th December
Chicken Pretzels, Garlic Bread, Sweetcorn/Winter Salad Shortbread and Sauce.
Tuesday, 21st December - “Cooks Special”
Sausage, Beans & Chips.
Chocolate Muffin or Ice Cream.
(A vegetarian option will also be available.)

5 STAFF UPDATES
a) In January we welcome back Mrs Izi Palframan, who will be returning after her maternity leave. Mrs Palframan teaches on Thursday and Friday as part of a job-share with Mrs Louise Oates in Reception.
b) Mrs Joann Bedford is now a permanent Teaching Assistant working with the Year 5 Team.
c) Mrs Sharon Tester-Smith will be joining us in January as a Midday Supervisor.
We occasionally need extra staff to work on a casual basis as Teaching Assistants, Midday Supervisors and Cleaners. If you are interested, please let the office know.

6 DIARY DATES
7 Dec Rec/Yr 1 Xmas Performance - 2.15pm
8 Dec Rec/Yr 1 Xmas Performance – 9.30am
9 Dec Yr 6 to HCC for Christmas Production
Yr 2 Xmas Performance – 9.30pm
11 Dec FOHF Christmas Fayre – 2.00-4.00pm
13 Dec Three Little Pigs / George & the Dragon
14 Dec Junior Carol Concert – 7.00pm (St Mary's)
15 Dec Christmas Lunch
16 Dec Christmas Parties – Juniors
20 Dec Christmas Parties - Infants
21 Dec Last Day of Term
5 Jan INSET DAY
24 Jan Open Morning for New Parents - 10.00am
25 Jan “ “ “ “ “ - 2.00pm
26 Jan “ “ “ “ “ - 10.00am
27 Jan “ “ “ “ “ - 2.00pm

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs V Cobb
Headteacher