Newsletter 12 - 27th November 2020
Another busy week in school has flown by again.
Visits
We have been celebrating our history topics in Y4, Y5 and Y6 this week with virtual and in school visits from Chertsey Museum and Ufton Court. We know how important our educational visits are for the children to inspire them and bring their learning to life. We look forward to the days when we can resume our trips!
After School Clubs
We are pleased to be coming to the end of this current lockdown situation. Happily, we will be permitted to resume our after school clubs from next Thursday 3rd December. Please check emails from the club providers for details. (Basketball will not be resuming until after Christmas).
Advent
Next week brings the start of the Advent Season. I’m sure many of you have Advent Calendars at the ready. Reverend Jon has produced a short video, featuring children and staff for each day in Advent. We will be sharing these with the children in school and we will send you a link to each day's video by email as they are released. You can check out Reverend Jon's YouTube channel anytime which can be found here if you want to see the videos as they come online and look back at others.
PTA
Please take a look at the PTA information below. A huge thank you to all involved in donating items, creating hampers, selling items, buying raffle tickets and all the other activities that are going on!
Christmas Activities in School
- PTA Film Night is on Tuesday 8th December
- Christmas lunch day is Wednesday 9th December – please pay via ParentPay
- Reception, Year 1 and 2 Christmas Parties are on Tuesday 15th December. Children are welcome to come to school in their party clothes all day. The PTA are providing a snack and a drink.
- Years 3 - 6 Christmas Parties are on Wednesday 16th December. Children are welcome to come to school in their party clothes all day. The PTA are providing a snack and a drink.
- Christmas Jumper Day (suggested £2 donation to PTA) is Friday 18th December.
- Last day of term is Friday 18th December – we finish at 1.30pm.
Wishing you a peaceful weekend,
Mrs Griffith
Headteacher
Stars of the Week for w/e 27th November 2020
Year 1 – Sophie for always trying her hardest and being an enthusiastic learner.
Year 2 – Iris for having a super attitude towards learning.
Class 3 – Arthur for his independence in writing his adventure story about Tilly. Your hard work and determination is wonderful to see.
Class 4 – Henry and Ollie for impressing the Roman Centurion with their understanding during Roman Day.
Class 5C – Abigail for always engaging with learning both at school and at home and for coming up with a great original design in DT.
Class 5W – Zara for always working conscientiously and for working so hard to write effective sentences in English
Year 6 – Dylan for his precision and careful construction of his WW1 Code Wheel. Fantastic use of a pair of compasses and protractor!
House of the Week
The House with the most house points this week is Fire! Well done Fire!
On Monday, class 4 were visited by a Roman centurion. He taught them the various military formations: the shield wall, the wedge, the orb and the testado (tortoise). This prepared them for the afternoon when they took part enthusiastically in their own battle: the disciplined Romans against the barbaric Iceni tribe. Also during the day, class 4 ordered a Roman timeline, examined Roman artefacts, played Roman games and went on an augury trail. Roman history was certainly brought to life!
Bayeux Tapestry
In Year 5 we have been learning about the famous Bayeux tapestry and practising our sewing skills. So far, we have learnt back stitch, running stitch and cross stitch. We are hoping to create our own class tapestry before Christmas.
Virtual Christmas Stalls 🎄🎁🎅
Week 3 of our Virtual Christmas Stalls. This week we have Cliff Roe Sports, Electric Travels, Electric Games and The Massage Company. More exciting shopping opportunities will be coming your way next week!
Happy shopping! 🛒👜
Cliff Roe Sports is a family run ‘specialist’ sports shop based in Ascot, offering friendly, expert advice. Stockists of footwear, clothing and equipment needed for most sports including running, tennis, squash, badminton, swimming, hockey, football, rugby, yoga/pilates, home fitness and swimming.
We are delighted to support the Holy Trinity School ‘Virtual Christmas Fair’ by offering a 10% discount to all parents and carers of Holy Trinity, both online and in our Ascot shop.
The school will also receive a % of sales.
We have lots of items in stock for Christmas, from larger gifts to stocking fillers! If you cannot find what you are looking for online please call us and we will be very happy to help.
Please visit Cliff Roe and quote discount code ‘HTS’ at the checkout and mention ‘Holy Trinity School’ when making payment in the shop, or over the phone.
Tel: 01344 621639. FREE local delivery.
Offer expires Friday the 4th December
A hand picked selection of high quality e-scooters & accessories for adults and children, from brands including Xiamoi, Ninebot Segway & Razor. All of our scooters come with a Full UK Warranty and FREE next day delivery.
We are offering a 45% discount on selected scooters for Black Friday
Please use code HOLYTRINITY and you will receive an extra £5.00 off with an added extra £5 going towards the school.
https://electrictravels.co.uk/
Offering top selling games, accessories and consoles for Sony PS4 and PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Free delivery in the UK
Please use code HOLYTRINITY and you will receive an extra 10% off any Game purchase with an extra £2 going towards the school.
Gift yourself or someone special a massage of your choice at the Massage Company, Camberley. Massages are proven to help with stress, aid relaxation, improve energy, ease musculoskeletal pain, and assist in recovery from treatment and surgery.
Unique offer for staff and parents at Holy Trinity Primary School – offer ends 30th November:
50 minute massage voucher: £34.95
80 minute massage voucher: £44.95
Don't forget you can still order:
Christmas Wreaths
Email htpta@outlook.com
Payment can be made in cash via PTA postbox located in the school office or PayPal.
Sunny Honey
Bank details: Nationwide Building Society
Account number: 40511338
Sort Code: 070116
If you would like to order, please make an electronic payment to the bank account above, and then send an email to sunnyhoneyorders@gmail.com
Tropic
Order by visiting Carol’s Facebook Page.
Christmas Raffle & Silent Auction
Extra raffle tickets are still available in the School Office should you require extras. Please return tickets by Thursday 3rd December.
Our Online Silent Auction brochure will be sent out next week. The Auction will take place on Saturday 5th December between 10am-4pm. You can place your bid by emailing htpta@outlook.com with your best offer for your Lot of choice! We have a huge range of things on offer from afternoon teas to rounds of golf, so please don't miss out!
Film Night
Bubble Film Nights will take place on 8th December, straight after school. Payment to register your child’s attendance and to purchase your child’s Snack Box is now live on ParentPay.
Parents to collect children from their usual pick up points at:
Reception – 4.10pm
Years 1&2 – 4.15pm
Years 3&4 – 4.15pm
Years 5&6 – 4.30pm
Dates for your diary
Sat 5th Dec – Raffle Draw & Silent Auction
Tues 8th Dec – PTA Film Night
Many thanks
PTA Committee
School Field
Please note that the field and trim trail is out of bounds at the end of the school day. Also just another reminder that children wishing to use the school field during the day must bring in a separate pair of old shoes or trainers to avoid treading mud in to school. Many thanks.
Autumn Key Term Dates – 2020
- Thurs 26th Nov – Life Base Skills Sessions
- Fri – 27th Nov – Life Base Skills Sessions
- Fri 3rd Dec - Deadline for Returning Raffle Tickets
- Tues 8th Dec – PTA Film Night
- Weds 9th Dec – Christmas Lunch
- Tues 15th Dec – KS1 Christmas Parties
- Weds 16th Dec – KS2 Christmas Parties
- Fri 18th Dec – Christmas Jumper Day
- Fri 18th Dec – 1.30pm – End of Term
School Term Dates
Please see here for 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 J. Griffith, Mrs C Barnes, Miss S. Harding, Mrs F Fargher
Please do not send your child to school if they're unwell or with a high temperature controlled by paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't forget that your child must not return to school until at least 48 hours after the last episode of any gastric upset (vomiting or diarrhoea).