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Weekly Bulletin - Friday 11th March

Hedgehog Class enjoyed their trip to Shrek's Adventure on Wednesday.

The biggest excitement this week was the hatching of our ducklings. I am amazed that small individuals can have so much character and make so much noise. This morning, they even walked around the hall at the end of collective worship to the astonishment of the Infants. Hedgehog Class enjoyed their trip to Shrek’s Adventure on Wednesday. Fox are looking forward to their trip next week. Year 3 have been writing Kenning poems, which showed a very skilled use of words. Our Year 4 are taking on the challenge of both Wordle and Worldle and are in competition with myself as to how quickly we solve them. (Sadly, I do not have a clear lead!). Year 5 are working on their protest songs. Our Year 6 have also enjoyed themselves, recording the speed of cars, guided by the police. Today, we had a relaxing end to the week, as we dropped everything and read. Thank you so much for the birthday books that you have given to classes. I know that they have created lots of interest and there are even waiting lists as children queue to read them.

Easter Service - Musicians Invited

All parents are invited to our Easter service, which will be held at Christ Church at 9:45 a.m. on Friday 1st April. One of the things we are looking forward to is being able to have the whole school singing together in church. Mrs Bond is inviting parents who are also musicians to join the band that will play in church. If you are interested, please email Mrs Bond (lucy.bond@ccnm.uk). 

Year 2 Football

Congratulations to our Year 2 footballers who played a fantastic game against St Joseph’s on Tuesday, winning 7-2. 

Sponsored Fun Run for Ukraine

We are gearing up for the fun run for Ukraine on Friday 25th March. Please see below the timetable for any parents who would like to join us.  The Juniors will be running up and down The Cut and the Infant classes will run around the Infant astroturf.

  • 9:15 a.m. - Eagle
  • 9:30 a.m. - Macaw
  • 9:45 a.m. - Lion
  • 10:00 a.m. - Tiger
  • 10:15 a.m. - Kipling
  • 10:30 a.m. - Potter
  • 10:45 a.m. - Antelope
  • 11:00 a.m. - Gazelle
  • 11:10 a.m. - Reception
  • 11:30 a.m. - Year 1
  • 11:50 a.m. - Year 2

Sponsored Readathon - Sponsorship Forms

If your child hasn't returned their sponsorship form for the Readathon yet, please can they do so on Monday - we will need them so that the charity can claim GiftAid. If you have yet to make the payment, please do so in person or online.

SCL Easter Holiday Camp

SCL are running an Easter Holiday camp at the Juniors from 4th - 14th April. Please see the attached flyer and programme for more details and how to book.

Clerk to the Governing Body Vacancy

We are looking to provide effective administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees. The clerk will normally attend four evening committee meetings per term with additional paid hours for administrative duties equating to 6 hours per week during term time. For more details please go to the vacancies page of the school website.

Teaching Assistant Apprentices 

We have a number of vacancies for apprentice teaching assistants, who will largely be working 1-1 with children while they study for an NVQ L3, in: 

  • Reception 
  • Year 2 
  • Year 4  

For more details please go to the vacancies page of the school website.

The Holy Cross School - Examination Invigilator Recruitment

The Holy Cross School is currently recruiting for Examination Invigilators for the Summer exam season (May to July). For further details and how to apply, please see the attached advert and job description/person specification. The job hours are within the school day. The closing date for applications is 17th March with interviews taking place in the week of 21st March.

Kingston Adult Education Courses

Kingston Adult Education have asked us to share the following information on courses they are offering, should you be interested in learning more about them:

Have a lovely weekend.

Tabitha White

Headteacher

 

Key Dates - Spring 2022

  • Monday 14th March - Y1 Zoolab Safari Workshops - 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • Tuesday 15th March - Y5 BMX Champion Visit 
  • Wednesday 16th March - Fox Class Trip to Shrek’s Adventure - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 16th March - Y6 BMX Champion Visit
  • Friday 18th March - INSET Day (School closed)
  • Monday 21st March - Y5 Easter Experience at the Baptist Church - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 23rd March - Parents’ Evening - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 24th March - Parents’ Evening - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00. p.m (School closes 1 hour early)
  • Friday 25th March - Charity Fun Run (am only)
  • Friday 25th March - Junior PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale - 3:15 p.m.
  • Saturday 26th March - PTA Easter Egg Hunt and Nature Afternoon - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday 27th March - Junior Choir singing at St John’s - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday 31st March - Parents’ Open Afternoon
  • Friday 1st April - Easter Church Service - 9:45 a.m.