School is always glad of help and we do appreciate the time parents give up freely to support the children with reading and practical activities.
Parents are placed where there is most need and this has worked very well over the years.
Do see Mrs. Bostock if you would like to volunteer for a few hours per week and she will liaise with myself to place you in one of the classes where a bit of extra support would be helpful at this particular time.
Rev. Denise Hayes has sent out a pamphlet via school listing all the Church Services over the Christmas period but parents may like to note those that are particularly relevant to the children which are:
Christmas Crafts in Church – Saturday November 30th 2.00-4.00pm.
Toy Service with Puppets – Sunday December 1st 10.45am.
Dressing of the Crib – Sunday December 8th 10.45am.
Christingle Service – Sunday December 15th 10.45am.
School Carol Service – Thursday December 19th 2.00pm
I do know parents will want to support the many events we have going on over the next two weeks in school so just to remind you of those activities to which parents are invited to attend:
Christmas Bingo – Tuesday December 3rd 6.15pm.
Breakfast with Santa – Saturday December 7th 9.30-10.30am.
Infant Christmas Play – Wednesday December 11th 9.00am. Repeated on Thursday, December 12th at 2.00pm. and on Friday, December 13that 9.00am.
Whole School Carol Service led by Juniors in St. Philip’s Church – Thursday, December 19th 2.00pm.
The results of the parent survey undertaken at Wednesday’s parents’ evening indicate that an overwhelming majority of parents are happy with school and all that we do here. Thank you for the suggestions offered to further improve provision for pupils and parents. If any parent is terribly unhappy with any aspect of the school I would hate to think that they could only express it anonymously on a survey. My door is always open to discuss issues and hopefully find a way forward for us all.
A very big thank you to the PTA for organising the Autumn Fair last week. It was a resounding success and raised £850. Thank you to parents for donating, helping out and or visiting the fair and spending lots of money. It was a great afternoon and well done to the PTA who have a number of new members.
On bonfire night the rain poured and the wind howled, that was when these fierce rivals competed for supremacy. An unstoppable shot smacked into the back of the net, the helpless St Philip’s goalkeeper might as well have thought the ball had teleported from the boot to the goal.
Bang, bottom corner of the goal with a shot from close to the halfway line. 2:0. It was then an epic race for survival. Lewis Cooney jumped up from a corner and beautifully headed the ball into the net.2:1. That brought us hope.
Then there were chances wasted, champions revealed. Penalty, and the ball was whipped into the back of the net 3:1. To add to our misery another goal was scored, it rolled along the squelchy floor.
We went home dripping wet, exhausted, muddy every one of us felt like an icicle.
By Joel Thornton
There has been a slight change to our Christmas itinerary so please note these dates:
Tuesday, December 3rd - Christmas Bingo 6.15pm.
Saturday, December 7th - Breakfast with Santa 9.30-10.30am.
Wednesday, December 11th - Reception, Year1 and Year 2 Christmas Play 9.00am.
Wednesday, December 11th - School Christmas Dinner
Thursday, December 12th - Reception, Year 1 and Year2 Christmas Play 2.00pm.
Friday, December 13th - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas Play 9.00am.
Friday, December 13th - Christmas Disco 1.00-3.00pm.
Monday, December 16th - Infant Parties 1.30-3.00pm.
Tuesday, December 17th - Years 3 and 4 Parties 1.30-3.00pm.
Wednesday, December 18th - Years 5 and 6 Parties 1.30-3.00pm.
Thursday, December 19th - School Carol Service 2.00pm. SCHOOL CLOSES 3.00PM.
The school Autumn Fair takes place next Friday, November 8th from 1.45-3.15pm. Thank you to all those families who have donated items for the fair. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the day.
November 11th to 15th is Anti-Bullying week and school is launching its anti-bullying project with a “Wear Blue Day” on Monday November 11th in exchange for wearing as much blue clothing etc. as possible.
Blue wrist bands will be on sale from Monday priced £1.00.
The children are allowed to wear football kits on this occasion.