Tuesday 3 December 2013

Newsletter 15


ADDITIONAL SWIM THIS WEEK FOR EM & NS
Due to a  missed week of swimming earlier this term (when the College were on half term) we would like to remind EM & NS that they should remember to bring in their swim kit tomorrow – Wednesday 4 December.

MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION – NEW ENROLMENT
Music for Schools is a charity that gives music lessons in schools. The PARENT EVENING on Tuesday 3 December is at 6.30pm in class PLDD where you can find out more.  For more info visit www.mfsf.org.uk

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE – Thursday 19 December 1.30pm
Our Carol Service will take place at St Michael’s Church on 19 December.   Children in classes PLDD, RV & KV will be leading in this service. Parents of these classes are warmly invited to attend.  We would ask that you use the seats at either side of the church or at the back.  A charity collection will be made at the end of the service in aid of the Philippines Appeal.

CAKE STALL NS & EM – NOW EARLIER - ON FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER
Due to the children having class Christmas parties on Friday 20 December; it has been decided to move the usual end of term cake stall a week earlier.  Remember to bring some pocket money in on Friday 13 December to buy a yummy Christmas treat. 
Cake boxes & letters will be sent to classes EM & NS shortly.

BAD WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS
We make every possible effort to ensure that the school remains open, but many of the staff live a long way away which involves difficult cross country journeys.  In the event of bad weather conditions, please listen to the following radio stations for information with regard to whether the school has to be closed or not:     
Radio Suffolk     95.5/ 95.9/ 103.9/ 104.6FM -  updates at 10 past and 20 to each hour
Broadland Norfolk  102.4FM     SGR FM   97.1-96.4FM    Beach Radio   103.4 and 97.4FM

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
Classes KM CA LC & JC performance of ‘It’s A Baby!’ next week is “SOLD OUT” FOR THE WEDNESDAY – if you have any unwanted tickets for this day please return them to the office. Thank you.

SINGING CLUB PRAISE
Well done to the singing club for their lovely performance at St Michael’s Church Advent Service on Sunday.  It was great to see their families there to support them and to join the service.

EATs CATERING – MENU CHANGES – with immediate effect
The kitchen team are making a few changes to some of the Vegetarian options on the menu:
Week 1 Friday –now Macaroni Cheese
Week 3 Friday - Vegetable Korma removed from the menu
Week 4 Tuesday –now Wintry Vegetable Crumble and Garlic bread
Week 4 Wednesday –now Vegetable Spring Roll with Sauté Potatoes
Week 4 Friday – now Cheesy Scotch Egg and chips

         RECEPTION OPEN MORNING
The Reception classes will be open on Thursday 9 January from 9.15-11.00am for parents with children due to start school September 2014 (Born between 1/9/2009 – 31/8/2010).

APPLICATIONS FOR RECEPTION PLACES 2014/2015
Reception Applications for next year MUST be returned to the Admissions Team at Ipswich by 15 January 2014.   For information go to:  www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissionstoschools,  you can apply online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/onlineadmissions. You will need to complete a SIF form (Supplementary Information Form) to return to the school office.