Stars of the Week for w/e 5^th April 2019

Reception – Fraser for super progress with his writing and for forming some tricky 'Holy Trinity' letters correctly.

Year 1 – Neive for working very hard this week on her hand writing.

Year 2 – Amba for brilliant work throughout this half term and always working hard, setting a good example and having a smile on her face.  

Class 3C – Morgan for writing a fantastic non-fiction report about William Shakespeare.  

Class 3G – Grace for being such a smiley helpful member of our class and for always making Miss Glenister laugh!

Year 4 – Sam for such a positive attitude towards his learning.  

Year 5 - Lexi for her enthusiasm when reading to adults.

Year 6 – John for his particularly descriptive writing and his choice of vocabulary.  

Easter Services

We would like to congratulate the children, staff and church team for the wonderful Easter services that took place this week.  They were very well received and included song and the telling of the Easter story through expression of art, music, dance and drama.  Many parents emailed the school to express how much the services had touched them. One parent quoted the year 6 dance performance as being ‘stunning’ another as ‘wonderful’.  “It was so moving it actually brought tears to my eyes” was quoted by another.  We also received the following email from a parent:

'I wanted to convey my sincerest congratulations on a wonderful Easter Service. It reflected the full breadth of the school; encompassing reception children through to year 6 and allowed each age group the appropriate forum to showcase their skills and capabilities.
It was engaging throughout for the children and parents alike. 
It was moving, entertaining and informative in equal measure and a great summary of the true symbolism and meaning of Easter.
Many thanks for all you, the staff and the Vicar are doing to make our children happy, confident and well-rounded young people.'

Thank you so much to those who took the time to offer the school positive feedback.  It really does make a difference and is very much appreciated by staff.  

The church team were particularly impressed by the art work from year 4 and this will remain in church to be displayed in the church for the community to view.   Well done to everyone involved for the hard work and effort put into this celebration and for the lovely comments received this year.

Easter Egg Hunt

Thank you to Mrs Williamson and Mrs Van Someren for organising the Easter Egg Hunt for all the children in school on Wednesday.  Please see a couple of lovely photos below:

Star Writers!

The following children who have had their written work displayed on the Writing Wall of Fame this half term, received Star Writer Certificates in assembly today:

Rec - Simar

Year 1 - Ernie

Year 2 - Theo

Class 3C - Woody

Class 3G - Zara

Year 4 - Eleanor

Year 5 - Manika

Year 6 - Nancy

Well done to all of our Star Writers!

High 5 Netball Tournament at Charters School 

On Monday after school three teams from Holy Trinity took part in a fast-paced High 5 netball tournament at Charters. This was a first for many of the children. They competed against teams from St. Michael's, Cheapside and South Ascot Village School. We are still awaiting the results but the children are to be commended for their enthusiasm and flexibility. Well done to all who took part: Will, Grace, Lara, Molly, Scarlett, Tianna, Manika, Belle and Nellie from years 5 and 6 and Grace, Charlotte, Alisha, Sadie, Sophia, Sophie B, Woody, Max VS, Jenson, Hannah, Savannah, Summer, Ava and Abigail F from years 3 & 4. Also, a thank you to Miss Prince, Miss Glenister and Miss Harding who attended the tournament with the children, and Mrs Boaler who travelled back to school to pick up netball bibs for the teams.

New Lunch Menu - From 24th April 2019

Wilson Jones will have a new menu in place when we get back after the Easter Holidays.  Menus will be sent home in book bags today and a copy is available here:

https://www.holytrinityschsunningdale.co.uk/school-meals/

Please note that the choices on the first day back after school on 23rd April will be Chicken Burger, Vegetarian Hot Dog or Jacket Potato and not as published on the new menu.  

Food Allergies

We have several children at Holy Trinity with serious, life-threatening food allergies. We take any threatening comments made towards these children about their allergies extremely seriously. Subsequent consequences will reflect this.  We ask that you take the time to talk to your children about the serious nature of such comments and impress upon them the zero-tolerance stance we take on such matters.

Orders for Class Photos

If you would like to order class photos and have them delivered to school, please return your order to school by Thursday 25th April at the latest.  Many thanks. 

Who is Picking Your Child Up from School?

For safeguarding reasons, please make sure you let your child's class teacher know if someone different will be picking your child up from school.  

PTA - Use of Classlist

The PTA are delighted with the large uptake of Classlist as our new PTA Forum for committee communications. We have been asked by several parents to clarify the guidelines on when to use Classlist:

• Official Committee Communications - PTA and School Fundraising Events, Class Rep reminders etc
• Closed group function is available for party invitations etc between individuals
• If you are unsure please contact your Class Rep or Private Message one of the Committee reps.
• Strictly inappropriate: business advertising, personal advertising, advertising of clubs or other non PTA related material. Any inappropriate  will be removed in order to ensure this is a positive and productive school fundraising committee site.
• If there is a concern regarding PTA operations then this should be reported to the Chair of the PTA
• Failure to adhere to these terms will initiate the removal from Classlist.

PTA News

A huge thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help at the Disco to look after the 160 children who attended! Thank you also to the staff who stayed late on their Friday evening to support the event!

Dates for the calendar - Summer Term:
Friday 26th April - Year 6 Bake Sale
Monday 13th May - Final PTA meeting of the Year (agenda Summer Fair and Picnic)

Saturday 29th June - Summer Fair  

Class Reps will be in touch shortly with planned activities for the Summer Fair. 

Please support your class by offering half an hour of your time on the day to allow the Class Reps to enjoy the event with their families. If every family donates 30 minutes it really does make such a difference

NB By Popular demand Frokidz will be providing music and dancing for the children funded by the PTA!
Winkworths have once again agreed to sponsor the fair with their boards. We really do need every possible board up as this raises more than any other activity towards the fair.
Auction items - we'd really appreciate any items you can donate for the silent auction again this year

Friday 5th July - School Picnic (back up date Friday 12th July).
Date for the Future - Sunday 15th September - HTS Fest (was the Party in the Park) - Small toy/gift tombola with all proceeds from that stall going to the PTA.

Other fundraising efforts:
Easyfundraising - please continue to log on to gain pennies for every shop you do online!
Easy2Name and Stamptastic - please select the school name from the associated schools when purchasing as we get a % of every order.
Greenredeem - earn points for the school just by logging on with extra ones for taking quiz's!
Ascot Racedays  - see attached leaflet to ensure that every ticket raises funs for the school. Thanks to the parents who purchased tickets for Mother's day the school received a cheque for £36 this week!

Wishing you and your families a restful Easter holiday!
The PTA Committee

Summer Term Dates – 2019

• Weds 24th - April swimming starts for Y3 &Y4
• Fri 26th April - Y6 Bake Sale
• Tues 30th April - Parent Calculations Workshop (Sharing the various methods of calculation that we teach. More info to follow)
• Weds 1st May - Y6 trip to Harry Potter World
• Weds 1st May - Reception trip to Rushall Farm
• Thursday 2^nd May – Year 1 Phonics Mtg for parents 3.20pm
• Fri 3rd May - 3C Class Assembly - 9.15am School Hall
• Mon 6th May - Bank Holiday - School Closed
• Fri 10th May - 3G Class Assembly - 9.15am School Hall
• w/c 13th May - KS2 SATs week
• Thurs 16th May - Y5/6 Rounders at Charter 3.30pm - 5pm
• Tues 21st May - Y1 trip to Pizza Express
• Thurs 23rd May - Y1 Class Assembly - 9.15am School Hall
• w/c 27th May - Half term holiday
• Mon 3rd June - Weds 5th June Y5 residential trip to Leeson House
• Thurs 6th June - 4 class assembly - 9.15 - School Hall
• Thurs 13th June - Y5/6 Handball tournament at Charters 3.30pm - 5pm
• Fri 14th June  - Sports Day - details to follow
• Thurs 27th June Y5 class assembly 9.15am - School Hall 
• Thurs 27th June  - Y6 production at Cordes Hall - 5.30pm
• Fri 28th June MUFTI Bring a Bottle
• Fri 28th June - Y6 production at Cordes Hall - 5.30pm
• Saturday 29th June - PTA Summer Fair 11am - 2pm
• Tues 2nd & Weds 3rd July - Y6 transition days at Charters
• Thurs 4th July - Reception class assembly  - 9.15am - School Hall
• Fri 5th July (or Fri 12th July if necessary due to weather) - PTA family picnic on the school field
• w/c 8th July  - Y6 residential trip to Mill on the Brue
• Thurs 11th July - Y2 class assembly - 9.15am - School Hall
• Tues 16th July - Leavers' Service - 9.30am at Holy Trinity Church
• Fri 19th July - End of the school year - 2pm

School Term Dates

Please see here for term dates:

https://www.holytrinityschsunningdale.co.uk/term-dates/

Absence

Ofsted noted a marked increase in persistent absence (a holiday will register as persistent absence).  Please do not book holidays or family days during term time.  Thank you.

Holy Trinity CE Primary School take safeguarding very seriously. If you have a concern, please do not hesitate to report to our designated staff;

Mrs P. O’Brien, Mrs J. Griffith, Miss S. Harding, Mrs F Fargher