Dear School Family,
Continuing our focus on phonics and reading- A message from Mrs Manning-Craggs:
On Wednesday we were lucky enough to be visited by local author Sean Perkins, sharing his story 'Oscar and Ben' with us. He visited all three of our KS1 classes and the children absolutely loved listening to his work. The children also had the opportunity to buy a signed copy of his book - how very special! The children were really well behaved and a shining example of the All Saints' Way - I think we may now have some aspiring authors in our midst!
Mrs Manning Craggs
Remembrance Day
It was truly wonderful to be able to mark such a special occasion in our new spiritual garden. The whole school came together to listen to special prayers beautifully read by Eden and Polly. Everyone then respectfully reflected during the two minutes’ silence and Lucas, Hugh and Eddie amazingly played the Last Post whilst children laid poppies and wreath down. It was a very moving experience and one which was lovely to actually be all together again to mark.
Attendance
What an 18 month it has been! During this time, in the All Saints’ Way, we have reflected on each individual circumstance when it has come to absence requests. As things slowly return to normal, this will also be the case with all holiday requests. In line with national guidance, we will no longer be authorising any absence requests unless they meet the exceptional circumstances criteria. Many thanks in advance for your understanding.
Volunteering in School
Mrs Noble is looking for people to kindly volunteer with a focus of listening to our youngest children in Reception and KS1 read. Therefore, if you are able to come in and listen to readers 1:1 please look out for the post on tapestry from Mrs Noble or contact the school office via admin@allsaints-pri.stockport.sch.uk Many thanks in advance for volunteering some of your time.
Wellbeing
Are you feeling stressed or low at this time?
Please see the Stockport LA booklet that contains a wide array of support for people mental health and wellbeing
CHRISTMAS LUNCH, NATIVITY, PARTIES & CAROL SERVICE INFORMATION
As always Christmas is such a special time of the year and we are delighted to be able to do some things this Christmas that were simply not allowed last year. However, due to LA guidelines still in place and other restrictions in places of worship etc we will not be able to do things fully as in pre-covid times. As always we have thought hard and in the All Saints’ Way about how we can include as many people as possible and have as many events still take place for the children. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to a fun filled festive period ahead.
Christmas Tree – we are inviting all children to bring in a Christmas Tree decoration from home if they wish to BY FRIDAY 26TH NOV.
Christmas Lunch – we will be having our school Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 14th December. This will be a special occasion for our children but due to the restrictions on large crowds in our setting, we will unfortunately, not be able to invite any parents on this occasion. Thank you for your understanding and please do order a dinner for your child no later than Tuesday 7TH December
Christmas at Church –
Due to capacity restrictions in churches we have decided to run three separate events to ensure all children get to experience Christmas at Church and our young children’s families can see them in their starring roles!
15th December KS1 Nativity at 9.30am and 6pm. It is absolutely brilliant that x2 family members are allowed to attend each performance. However, the Church has asked that all parents wear a mask if they are not exempt, you remain seated once you have found a seat and the children remain on the stage throughout the performance.
20th December at 9.30am – the Reception children will be performing their very first school nativity which is really exciting!! The rules above apply and x4 family members will be allowed to attend the performance.
22nd December at 1.30pm - KS2 will be attending church for a Carol Service at 1.30pm. As the capacity for seating is currently only 225, we will only be allowed to have the children in the Church.
There will be a retiring collection at the end of the R and KS1 performances.
Christmas Parties - All classes will be having Christmas parties in school. See the diary dates at the end
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
It is our Anti-Bullying Week this week and it has been lovely to see so many of our children in ‘odd socks’ as a traditional start to the week. All donations will go to Pupil Parliament and the projects they have planned. The theme is One Kind Word and we will be exploring this theme throughout the week. All our KS2 children have or will be taking part in an Anti-Bullying Workshop
As a continuation of our efforts to keep our children safe, we have organised Road Safety Workshops for Year 2, 4, 5 and 6. Please discuss what your children have learned with them and thank you for continuing to encourage safety awareness when out and about. Please see the diary dates below
The Wild About Gardening event which was held on our school grounds on Sunday 14th November was a huge success.
Children made bird feeders, bird houses, bulb lasagnes, and many more!
It was an exciting and fun event which everyone enjoyed including Mrs Gaynor and Mrs Noble.
HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE
please do continue to wear masks on the school grounds if you are not exempt. 
Due to the medical needs across our school, we would ask that you:
Refrain from bringing anything into school which contains nuts.
| DATE |
EVENT |
| wc 15.11.21 |
Anti-Bullying Week – One Kind Word Yr3 and Yr4 Anti-Bullying Workshop by Christians in Schools Trust Road Safety Workshops for years 2, 4, 5 & 6 |
| 16.12.21 |
Reception and KS1 Party Day – more information to follow |
| 17.12.21 |
Years 3 & 4 Party Day – more information to follow |
| 21.12.21 |
Years 5 & 6 Party Day – more information to follow |
| 22.12.21 |
All school breaks up for the Christmas holiday. All children back in school on Thursday 6th January, 2022 |
Have a wonderful week!
Hannah Gaynor and Helen Morton