It has been a busy, lovely week in year 4. On Tuesday, we had such a lovely treat - we watched the Foundation Stage nativity. It was really magical and special! We have also spent two sessions in church this week, rehearsing our carol service. Children are trying so hard to make this their gift to baby Jesus.
In English, we have launched into our new novel, ‘The Butterfly Lion.’ THe first chapters have raised more questions than answers - which is great for our active reading approaches, being able to analyse, summarise and clarify when we read - always looking for clues!
We have become so proficient in our mathematics this half term and children can now understand the composition of numbers up to 10,000. Most of us are being really intentional about learning those times tables too. We will be going onto the trickier ones after Christmas! Lots of TT rockstars over the holidays please!
Today was our ‘Christmas Colours,’ day and what a delightful day we have had. Thank you so much for your kind donations.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week’s certificate winners are:
Dominic for a focused and determined learner. You are listening intently and trying so hard. Well done!
Liam for a focused learner. You are always ready to learn and you work your socks off.
Swimming stars this week go to Luke, Ella, Esther and Liam
Music stars this week, were Ola and Ella
PE stars were
Notices
Christmas Dinner - Monday 19th December
Staff will join the children in this festive feast!
We need to know the precise numbers for Jacqui, our wonderful chef!
Could you PLEASE take a few seconds to complete the form on today’s newsletter blog on the school website.
The meal is free for all Key Stage 1 children and for all those children on free school meals.
Key Stage 2 children NOT on free school meals pay £2.40 - this should be paid in advance on ParentPay.
Please complete the form FOR EVERY CHILD in school, both Key Stages, whether it is a yes for a meal or a no - that would really help us!
Do please ensure you have completed the form by Monday Morning, 9am.
Thank you so much – The Office and Catering Teams
Please come and watch your little angels in church next Thursday 15th December. Showings are 2pm and 7pm. Children will need to be at church for 6:45pm in the evening - in full school uniform.
No swimming next week.
We have decided as a school not to send individual Christmas cards to each other, but to instead collect this money for Brian House. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.
On Wednesday 14th December, we will be going to UCLAN in Preston. This is to launch our Science topic beginning in the New Year, about States of Matter. Unfortunately, there is a train strike on the day of the trip. Therefore, we need to get the coach. The trip is being partly subsidised by the school and the cost is £10 payable on parentpay:
Children will need a packed lunch on this day, unless they normally have a school dinner on Friday, in which case Jackie will provide one. If they get travel sick, please let me know and medicate if needed.
Next Friday 16th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a non fizzy drink and a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps.
Monday 19th December - choir will be going to Stella Matutina care home in the afternoon to sing to the residents there. They will be back for normal pick up. Please dress in full school uniform and have a warm coat.
Holy Communion on Saturday 13th May
Ella Sophia Rafe Dominic Rex Ben B Michael Elsie Archie Erin Gabriella Benjamin Liam Layla Arthur
Holy Communion on Saturday 20th May
Luke Rose Isaac Cora Millie Riley Esther Jacob Ola Roseanna Theo Bella Pippa Faye Niamh
Have a lovely weekend all of you. Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Mather.