Newsletter 8 - 25th October 2024
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for all your donations towards MUFTI day today – the children looked wonderful and certainly enjoyed their day!
We have received a charity donation from the Rotary Club to purchase outdoor resources for Year 1. This is great news and will be put to very good use.
Culture Week
It has been such an interesting and informative week with various pupils and parents sharing and celebrating their culture with us all. So, thank you for the food, costumes and special possessions that have been shared – we have learnt a lot and it has been wonderful to celebrate with you!
Children In Need
School Council and the Spiritual Leaders have planned a fund-raiser for Children in Need. They have voted on a Pyjama Day when your child can wear their PJs, bring in a teddy and have squash in their water bottles. This will be on Friday 8th November and the suggested donation is £1.
Top Tips
This week’s advice is all about YouTube.
INSET day
We have an INSET day on Monday 4th November and the children will return on Tuesday 5th November.
We hope you all enjoy your half term and stay safe,
Mrs Griffith
Stars of the Week for w/e 18th October 2024
Well done to all of our Stars this week
Reception – Lorna for amazing independent work on her moving joint Funny Bones skeleton. Great fine motor skills!
Year 1 – Emily for her kind welcome and friendship this week.
Year 2 – Lizzie for working really well as part of a group during science when testing materials to see which was the stretchiest.
Year 3 – Thomas for the kindness he shows to his class mates.
Year 4 – Nellie for great addition and subtraction work in maths.
Year 5 – Sammy for always trying his best in PE and the daily mile.
Year 6 - Phoebe F for being a Holy Trinity Bee at all times.
House of the Week
The House with the most house points this week is Earth! Well done Earth!
New Menu
After half term, Wilson Jones will have a new menu in place. Please see details below...
Royal Ascot Photography Competition
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
Head Lice - How About Some Half term Bug Busting?
After a haitus of sorts, the bugs are back across school. Please spend some time bug busting over the half term holidays. That's combing hair through thoroughly with conditioner and a nit comb. From experience, you might be surprised what you find! Head lice are expert at hiding and often cause no itching at all. NHS advice is available here.
Autumn Term Key Dates – 2024
Fri 25th Oct - End of Term 1 - 3.15pm
Mon 4th Nov - Inset Day
Tues 5th Nov - Term 2 Starts for Pupils
Tues 5th Nov - Year 1 trip to The Look Out
Fri 8th Nov - PJ Day for Children In Need
Mon 11th Nov - Odd Socks Day
Weds 13th Nov - Bags 2 School
Weds 13th Nov - Y4 and Y5 Trip to Ufton Court
Fri 15th Nov - Y6 Trip to Eton College Museum
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
