Welcome Back
To a busy half term as we prepare for our Christmas festivities. The children will be preparing for the Christmas shows and shortly you will be receiving letters home regarding costumes etc. Please check your Friday News each week for confirmation of the Christmas Show dates which are provisionally booked for Infants and Juniors on Thursday December 6th in the afternoon and Friday 7th December in the morning. Also check the Friday News for information on tickets for the shows.
Message from Staff at Bignor
Before the half term holiday year 3 visited Bignor Roman villa and had a very enjoyable day. When they returned we received a phone call from the staff at the villa to congratulate the class on their exceptional behaviour. So very well done Year 3 it is so great that your excellent attitude and mature behaviour has been recognised particularly from staff at Bignor who have very high expectations of their visitors.
Migrant Helpline Assembly
Representatives from the Migrant Helpline gave a presentation to Key Stage 2 children on Tuesday morning. They discussed how we could make new comers to our country feel welcomed, safe and comfortable. Years 5 and 6 then attended workshops exploring what it might feel like to leave their home country, what they might leave and what they would take with them.
‘Mischief’ at the Dome
Years 5 and 6 visited the Dome to watch a dance performance of ‘Mischief’ on Thursday. They will be taking part in a follow up workshop next week. They will also be attending a performance of ‘Young Hamlet’ on 14th November and taking a tour backstage of the Dome complex on 3rd December. If parents are interested in joining the class on these visits please let Mr Collins or Mr Dawson know.
The visits and workshops are all part of a programme running in Brighton and Hove encouraging young people to have a broader experience and understanding of the theatre. Sounds brilliant!
Year 5 ‘Do Lunch’ at Nandos
Year 5 must be worn out this week as they have also been on a visit to ‘Nandos’ where they toured the kitchens, had a talk about health and food hygiene and then had lunch. Their visit was all part of their literacy work on writing instructions. Who said the literacy curriculum was boring!
Year 3 Visit Borders
Year 3 enjoyed a visit to Borders Books today to meet the author Joseph Delaney.
Year 2 at the Synagogue
Year 2 enjoyed an informative visit to the synagogue today as part of their RE topic studying Judaism.
Halloween Disco
We all enjoyed the very spooky Halloween disco on Wednesday. Thank you to the School Association for organising the Disco and a special thank you to Izzy Mackender for preparing and serving the food and to all the parents and staff that helped too.
School Association Meeting
The School Association will be holding a meeting to discuss fund raising for the school in the Victory pub at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 6th November. Everyone is welcome.
Change of Date
For the School Association Christmas Afternoon Tea which will now take place on Tuesday 11th December 3.00 p.m.
New Parent Governors
I am very pleased to announce we have two new parent Governors joining our Governing Body. They are Mr Roger Wardle and Ms Benita Matofska congratulations to you both.
Congratulations to…
Alice Mudie in Year 6 who did extremely well at a county swimming gala last weekend. Alice came 8th out of 61 competitors. Well done Alice.
School Closure
The school is to be used, as a Polling Station on Thursday 13th December so will be closed on that day. Please make alternative arrangements for childcare and accept my apologies for the inconvenience. Staff will use the day to attend in-house training on fire safety.
Christmas Holidays
We close for the Christmas holiday at 3.05 p.m. on Friday 21st December and reopen for the new term on Monday 7th January.