Dear Parents and Carers,

Book Wish List

I’d like to thank all the parents who have kindly donated books from our wish list. What a generous response! Thank you. The wish list will remain live for you to continue to donate books should you wish.

Paying for trips termly

You will be aware that we have a new system in place for paying for any trips/workshops termly. This is available on ParentPay along with consent forms. You will still receive a letter sharing information about the trips that are happening for your child as well. Thank you to those parents who have now made payments. Please note that if we don’t receive enough funds, the planned trips will not be able to go ahead.

Internet Safety evening for parents

On Thursday 5^th December at 7pm St Michael's School in Sunninghill has arranged an internet safety evening for parents much like we provided here in June. They have extended the invitation to you; if you would like to attend please contact the office at St Michael's School directly to let them know on office@stmichaelsce.co.uk

Running Track

Our long-awaited all-weather running track is being installed starting on Monday. The field will be out of action until the project is complete. In order to keep everyone safe, we are not allowing bikes or scooters into school next week – please do help us with this. Younger siblings bringing bikes and scooters onto the playground at school pick-up time should not be riding on the playground as there are too many people around – please keep your children with you during pick up.

Parent Tip

This week is based on helping to build your child’s emotional resilience. We know that this is invaluable in providing them with tools to cope with and deal with all sorts of events and incidents that they will come across in their life. This includes asking for help and accepting offers of help too. I hope you find it valuable.

Christmas Fair….

Is fast approaching! Please do offer your time to help out if you’re able – this is always a wonderful community event. The PTA are spending a lot of time organising and coordinating so do offer your help if you can – we’ll see you there!

With best wishes,

Mrs Griffith

Stars of the Week for w/e 15th November 2024

Well done to all of our Stars this week

Reception – Arthur for super kind and helpful behaviour around the classroom.

Year 1 – Anayah for leading by example and being a true role model in everything she does.

Year 2 – Rae for great work in maths and for being such a ray of sunshine in our class.

Year 3 –  Danilo and Darcy for writing fabulous stories about The Stone Age Boy.

Year 4 – Aidan for setting a good example with his conscientious attitude towards his learning.

Year 5 – Ariana for her excellent acting on our trip to Ufton Court as both a fair Anglo Saxon judge and a vicious Viking.

Year 6 - Thomas for always engaging and showing a mature attitude to learning.  

House of the Week
The House with the most house points this week is Fire! Well done Fire!

All-Weather Track!

We are excited about the installation of the all-weather track which starts on Monday.  Therefore children will not be able to store bikes or scooters on site.  Please remain vigilant of your children at pick up time at all times.

PTA Christmas Fair

Just 1 week to go until our amazing Christmas Fair! Saturday 23rd November 11am - 2pm. 

• Mrs Claus's kitchen - decorate cookies and listen to a Christmas story!
• Licensed bar
• Hot food
• Christmas Stalls including the ever popular tombola's!
• Children's choir 
• Raffle with amazing prizes - first prize is an iPad! 
• Candy Floss 

and much much more!

Tokens will be on sale before and after school every day next week and raffle tickets will be going home in bags today!

Christmas Foodbank Appeal

The Spiritual Leaders are inviting our school community to make a ‘treat’ donation to the Holy Trinity Foodbank this Christmas time.  We are looking for the following donations: 

• Christmas Biscuits
• Chocolates
• Chocolate coins
• Chocolate oranges
• Selection boxes
• Christmas Pudding
• Mince Pies
• Candy canes
• Chocolate tree ornaments

Any donations can be brought to the school office by Friday 29th November 2024

A Visit from Perform

We were very pleased to receive a visit from Perform on Wednesday 13th November. The children had a wonderful time exploring the theme of Outer Space and using drama, dance and singing to help develop their confidence, concentration and social skills.

To complement the workshop, there is a free educational app for iPhones and iPads based around the theme of Outer Space. It contains fun games, creative tasks and videos of the themed songs and dances. Click here to download it free or here to find out more about the Outer Space theme.

Perform run regular weekly classes in the local area and they are offering a special introductory discount to all parents of Holy Trinity CE Primary School if they come along for a free trial session before Thursday 2nd January.

To claim your discount, just call Perform on 020 7255 9120 quoting HOEL020125 or book a Free Trial Session online at perform.org.uk/try.

Here are some of the nearest Perform classes to the school:

Royal Ascot Photography Competition

Last Chance (deadline extended to Weds 20th Nov)

A Message from Ascot Racecourse

Following the successful launch of our Autumn Photography Competition last year, we are again encouraging students to enter this year’s competition to encompass our Christmas Raceday theme of “The Nutcracker”.

Royal photographer, Millie Pilkington, has again agreed to be our judge and present prizes at our popular Christmas Family Raceday on Saturday, 21st December.

Theme

We are encouraging students to explore and capture images that evoke the deeper meanings behind this beloved ballet.

Suggestions 

Images of family gatherings, festive decorations, the joy of the holiday season/Christmas spirit, acts of kindness and moments of joy and happiness.

Format
Please send a digital landscape photograph in jpeg format alongside a brief description explaining how it relates to “The Nutcracker” theme.

To enter

Please send entries to csr@ascot.com alongside your name, age and school. Please send images in jpeg format by 15th November.
Winners announced - 4th December 2024
Prize giving – 21st December 2024 at Ascot Racecourse

Autumn Term Key Dates – 2024

Fri 15th Nov - Y5 Bake Sale

Fri 22nd Nov - Bring a Bottle Mufti

Sat 23rd Nov - PTA Christmas Fair - 11am - 2pm

Tues 26th Nov - Y3 Trip to Butser Ancient Farm

Fri 29th Nov - Big Tree Switch - Choir performing at 4.15pm

Mon 2nd Dec - Last Week of Clubs

Thurs 5th Dec - PTA Film Night

Fri 13th Dec - Reception Nativity for Parents - School Hall - 9.15am

Fri 13th Dec - Y4 Bake Sale

Mon 16th Dec - KS1 Nativity for Parents - School Hall - 1.30pm

Mon 16th Dec - KS2 Christmas Service - Holy Trinity Church - 6pm

Tues 17th Dec - KS1 Nativity for Parents - School Hall - 9.15am

Tues 17th Dec - Rec and KS1 Christmas Parties

Weds 18th Dec - Christmas Lunch

Weds 18th Dec - KS2 Christmas Parties

Fri 20th Dec - Christmas Jumper Day

Fri 20th Dec - End of Term 2 - 1.30pm