Dear Parents/Friends/Guardians 17^th March 2006

Evaluate Survey

We had a great response from the on-line survey and will be informing you in detail of the results at a later date. At present, the main findings were;

· The school is run very well

· The organisation of pupil care and involvement is good.

· The children are most pleased with our resources and the learning environment

There are a couple of areas that need further development and we will be addressing these during the summer term with Governors and staff.

Thank you

Thank you to Sophie Thompson and Bethany White for planting flowers in our tubs at the entrance to the main school. This was part of their Baden Powell badge award and we are very pleased with the result!

Easter Service – 28^th March

We welcome Nursery PM children attending the Church Services but would just like to remind you that they need to wear school uniform if they are participating in the service.

Nursery Climbing Frame

A polite request to remind parents not to allow their children to play on the nursery climbing frame at any time. Thank you.

ROH Visit

Y2 thoroughly enjoyed the performance of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden on Wednesday. They had a fantastic time and were praised for their excellent behaviour by other schools and ROH staff. It was a wonderful experience for them and one they will always remember!

Waiting for the performance to start!

Discussing the ballet during the interval

Watching musicians at Covent Garden

Tissues

As you can imagine, we get through quite a lot of tissues in the school! We would be very grateful, therefore, if you could donate a box to your class for the children to use. Thank you.

Sickness

A reminder that children who experience sickness or diarrhoea should not return to school within 24 hours of the last episode. This is to prevent infections spreading. Thank you for your co-operation.

After School Clubs/Activities

Please could we remind parents that if your child is involved in an activity after school it is your responsibility to get the child changed, not the teachers. If you are unable to be present you need to liaise with another parent who can supervise your child for you. We only use reputable ‘suppliers’ for activities and we ensure that they are all CRB checked. Please note the following information:

1. Please note that the school has no direct involvement or responsibility for after school clubs or activities held on school premises.
2. By permitting your child to take part, you are entering into a direct agreement with the organisation providing the after school service.
3. The school will not be held responsible for the management of the activities or the care of your child during this time.

Yogabugs Club

The Yogabugs club starts again on 24^th April for ten weeks at a cost of £50. There are some places available. If your child would like to participate, please contact the office for an application form.

End of Term

A reminder that the last day of term for Nursery children is Wednesday 29^th March and for Infant School children pickup is at 2pm on Friday 31^st March.

Dates for your Diary (amendments/additions in bold)

17^th March Amethyst Assembly in Memorial Hall

23^rd March Nursery Consultation Day for parents of children about to start Reception in April

Year 1 School Trip to Kew Gardens

24^th March Foundation Stage Assembly (Pearl and Nursery AM)

No guitar lesson today

22^nd March Foundation Stage Assembly (Sapphire and Nursery PM)

28^th March Easter Service at St Giles Church – 9.15am

29^th March Last day of term for Nursery

30^th March Reception School Trip to The Hawk & Owl Trust, Chiltern Open Air Museum

30^th/31^st March Nursery visits to new parents

31^st March Term finishes - 2.00pm

18^th April Term starts (except Nursery)

New Nursery children visit

19^th April Nursery start

26^th April Perform workshops for Infants

5^th May Ruby Assembly in Memorial Hall

12^th May Emerald Assembly in Memorial Hall

18^th May Year 1 trip to National Gallery

22^nd May Arts Week

26^th May Foundation Stage Assembly (Pearl Class)

School closes for half-term 3.15pm

5^th June Training Day

6^th June School re-opens

16^th June Foundation Stage Assembly (Sapphire Class)

24^th June Strawberry Fayre

29^th June Nursery open day for existing parents

30^th June Foundation Stage Assembly (Nursery AM)

Infant Sports Day – 10.30am (not 29^th June)

4^th July Induction day for Y2 to Juniors and new Reception children/all children visit new classes

5^th July Foundation Stage Assembly (Nursery PM)

Infant parents evening – 5.30pm – 8.00pm

7^th July Reserve Infant Sports Day – 10.30am

Reports out

10^th July Nursery Consultation Day for parents of children about to start Reception in September

13^th July Leavers Assembly for Y2 parents – 9.30am

14^th July Nursery Sports day – 10.30am

17^th July Year 2 School Trip to Mop End

20^th July Flower Festival at St Giles Church – 9.15am (not 18^th)

19^th July Last day of term for Nursery

20^th/21^st July Nursery visits to new parents

21^st July End of term - 2.00pm

Term dates 2006/07

6^th September School starts (except Nursery) (4^th/5^th Training Days)

New Nursery children visit

20^th October School closes for half-term 3.15pm

30^th October School re-opens

20^th December End of term 2pm

4^th January School starts (except Nursery) (3^rd Training Day)

New Nursery children visit

9^th February School closes for half-term 3.15pm

19^th February School re-opens

30^th March End of term 2pm

17^th April School starts (except Nursery) (16^th Training Day)

New Nursery children visit

25^th May School closes for half-term 3.15pm

5^th June School re-opens (4^th Training Day)

20^th July End of term 2pm

Yours Sincerely

Mrs K. Whittington

Headteacher

A copy of this letter is available on our website 'www.csg-school.co.uk'

Please remember to walk to school if possible, and not to park in School Lane or Staff car park.

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