20th December 2024
- playing Mary in the Nativity and singing a solo, Mrs Sinclair (1988)
- singing solo the first verse of 'Once in Royal David's City' at her Christingle at Holy Trinity, Miss Lennon (1997)
- being a sheep in the nativity and practising for weeks and weeks, Miss Wright (2007)
- Joseph becoming a single parent when Mary refused to get on the stage (Anon to save blushes!)
- having to wear brown knickers and brown tights in the school play, my mum (1948)
- the teachers performing a Christmas panto with all the male teachers including the Head Teacher dressed up as dames, Mr Hollis (1986)
- Mary dropping baby Jesus head first into the manger, Mrs Newitt (any year since 2002)
- Slipping on ice while carolling, leaving the ground and landing flat on my back, me (2022.)
- singing Away in a Manger by candlelight
- spending most of the day at the panto, having our lunch at quarter to three and going straight home
- Miss Griffiths pressing the button in the panto at the wrong time.
The club runs on Mondays after school for 45 minutes at a cost of £8.75 per session. All kit is supplied! Sessions start on 13th January 2025 and run for 12 weeks (final session is on Monday 7th April). Spaces are limited so please don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
See the SwordKids flyer here for more information and a link to booking."Sword Kids is built on the core values of courage, resilience and well-being, nurturing both physical and mental strength in their students. And, with a team of experienced coaches, they provide a safe and supportive environment for children to learn the art of sword fighting. Through engaging classes and competitions, Sword Kids strive to empower young fencers and instil lifelong skills that extend beyond the sport."
Warwickshire County Council and partners are helping families access information and support to avoid accidents in the home at this time of year.
WCC have said, "To help them learn and develop, children need to experiment, play and take risks. As they grow up, they will become more adventurous and want to explore the world around them. They need a safe environment around them to do this. By getting down to their level and seeing the world through their eyes, it’s easier to spot dangers, and help them avoid danger."
Click here for more information about how to keep children safe this Christmas.
The Winter HAF programme is here!
Warwickshire County Council is thrilled to announce that a wide range of fun and free activities to children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals during the winter break from school. It's the perfect opportunity to HAF a go and make the most of the school holiday.
Read more here and see the full programmeBeing a parent is exciting and rewarding but there are also times when children behave in ways that are a challenge for us. This 2-hour workshop looks at some reasons why children behave the way they do and offers insight and strategies to help guide their behaviour.
This workshop is for parents/carers of children of all ages. It will focus on:
• How and why boundaries support children’s development
• Parenting strategies that can be used to support boundaries such as rules, praise, routines.
• Identify different parenting styles
• Build an awareness of positive parenting and how to implement this in day to day life
• Looking after our selves as parents and carers
This workshop is a general overview and if further support and advice is identified, contacts and referral pathways will be available at the end of the workshop.
You will find more information about this workshop here.
Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form via:
Below are Forest School dates for your diary. The children will need to wear PE kit to school with black tracksuit bottoms or leggings and have a long sleeve, black top such as a hoodie. Wellies and their school coat will also be required:
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Friday 10th Jan |
Year 6 |
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Friday 17th Jan |
Year 5 |
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Friday 24th Jan |
Year 4 |
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Friday 31st Jan |
Year 3 |
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Friday 7th Feb |
Year 2 |
** As advanced warning, please note that our Easter service will be on Monday 7th April 2025 at 2.15pm in church.
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Christmas Break: 23rd December 2024 - 6th January 2025 |
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All children return to school on Tuesday 7th January. |
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Spring Term (1) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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17/1, 24/1, 31/1, 7/2 |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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13th January to 7th February |
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6/1/25 |
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INSET Day |
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7/1/25 |
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All children return to school on Tuesday 7th January 2025 |
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10/2 |
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Half-Term Cup Assembly |
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14/2 |
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FOA Express Yourself Day |
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HALF-TERM 17th-21st February 2025 |
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Spring Term (2) |
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Celebration / Star of the Week Assemblies |
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28/2, 7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3 |
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Teacher-Led Clubs – 4 weeks |
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10th March to 4th April |
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27/2 |
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Young Voices 2025 |
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6/3 |
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World Book Day |
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3/4 |
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FOA Easter Bingo |
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7/4 |
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Half-Term Cup assembly |
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7/4 |
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Easter Service at St James’ church |
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10/4 |
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FOA Easter Bake Off/Sale |
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Easter Break: 17th-27th April 2025 |
