Dear School Family,
Health & Safety
We had an LA Health & Safety Officer on site last week Tuesday which was very successful!!
Thank you for continuing to wear masks whilst on the school premises. This is helping to keep us all safe.
Following the further variants, we would ask that you continue to only come into the school building if necessary.
We are also re-emphasising the need for continued vigilance when it comes to covid symptoms.
Just a reminder that you are still able to pick up LFD tests at local chemists.
Attendance
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.
Charity Fundraiser
Tuesday 14th December…Y3/ 4 Charity Fundraiser...
All money to go towards ‘The Pantry’ providing food for our local food bank for families in our local community.
(This extra hour may just help families to have a little extra time to get a few last minute Christmas presents!)
Thank you in advance,
Y3/4 teachers- Mrs. Noble and Mr. Lonsdale
Poppy Appeal
Thank you for your donations to the poppy appeal as a school we raised £318.04 for this important cause.
Volunteering in School
Please note that the new training date is now Thursday 2nd Dec 11.30a.m. – approximately 12.45pm.
Book Fair & Money Raised
A huge thank you to Mrs Chapman and Mrs Shaw who ran the Scholastics Book fair and all the families who supported us with this. A fantastic total of £485.90 was raised. All the rewards money for the school will go towards quality, new Science books to enhance our Science curriculum and teaching. We are sure all the children will love these new books, so a massive thank you again for making this event such a success again.
The Parents Association
Friday 3rd December is the second of our non-uniform days and we would ask that KS1 bring in chocolates and KS2 bring in bottles. These items will then be collected and we will make some hampers that will be raffled off. Raffle tickets will be able to be purchased from the beginning of December.
The Christmas Shop - For this event we are asking that children who wish to use the Christmas Shop bring in an unused gift item of no less than £1. Please can items be labelled as Christmas Shop and all items need to be in school by the 17th December.
The children who brought in a gift may then bring in £1 on the 20th December so that they can choose and buy an item from the Christmas Shop, so they have a gift which can be gifted to a family member as a 'surprise'. This item will be wrapped and tagged for them to bring home and put under the tree for Christmas.
Thank you.
The All Saints' Parents Association.
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 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 adults 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. In line with the LA guidance, we are also asking that you all take a LFD test on the day of and before coming to each 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 and party letters.
HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE
Due to the medical needs across our school, we would ask that you:
Refrain from bringing anything into school which contains nuts.
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD WITH THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION-(For parents of children up to 10 years old)
THURSDAY 2nd December 2021 1.00pm - 2.30pm
This virtual session will include useful information about understanding brain development, emotions and how to sensitively support your child to soothe them
To register for a place on this seminar, and receive the session link please book via the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-support-your-child-with-their-emotional-regulation-tickets-210944930967
We have been made aware of excellent free online training for parents to access. Below is a brief outline of what is offered…Free online courses - Solihull ApproachStockport is now offering completely free online courses around pregnancy, parenting and understanding the children in your life.
The courses are appropriate for anyone playing an active role in a child’s life, up until they are 19 – this could be mothers, fathers, partners, carers, professionals of all kinds, grandparents, other family and involved friends. They are split into the following topics:
· Understanding your pregnancy, birth, labour and your baby
· Understanding your baby (0-12 months)
· Understanding your child (0-19 years)
· Understanding your child with additional needs (0-19 years)
· Understanding your teenager’s brain (short course)
· Understanding your brain (course for teenagers)
Please follow the link below for more information and how to book a place.https://stockport.fsd.org.uk/kb5/stockport/fsd/service.page?id=b2lO17ziu_o
| DATE |
EVENT |
| 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 |
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Have a wonderful week!
Hannah Gaynor and Helen Morton