St Michael’s Weekly Post – 10th March 2023

10^th March 2023

Cherry Class thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Oxenwood on Monday to bring their Stone Age learning to life.  The day was spent predominantly outside, repairing a hut with mud and straw, building shelters and meeting a Stone Age man who demonstrated how he built a fire and cooked fish.

On Thursday, a small group of children prepared and cooked a delicious meal for those who attend Willows after school club.  They also invited teachers to join.  The teachers (who we are sure were food critics in another life) described the meal as “amazing”.   A big well done to the chefs.

It was lovely to meet parents at the PTA coffee Morning this morning.  Thank you for joining us to enjoy a cuppa and some lovely cakes too.  Thank you also to our amazing PTA members who baked the cakes and gave up their time.

Cherry Class – Forest School clothing – Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th March

On Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th March please can Cherry Class wear Forest School Clothing to School.

Lambing – Whole School visit

On Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th March, children will be visiting a local farm in the village, to see lambing in full swing.  Children will be going to the farm throughout the school day, wearing their wellies they keep in school.  Please make sure your child has a coat with them in school, as always. If you would like to volunteer to help on the day, please email admin@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk to ensure the DBS process can be initiated.

Message from Ridgeway House Captains – House Day 17^th March 2023

On Friday 17^th March, Ridgeway will be holding a House Day to support Sports Relief and request your children come in a splash of red or dressed as their favourite sports person.  If you can, could you please donate £2 for non-uniform and activities on the day, either via Weduc or cash on the gate. All the money collected will go to the Sports Relief charity.

Strike Action 15^th & 16^th March 2023 – School open

As per Mrs Arkwright’s letter, several members of teaching staff will be taking part in the strike action on Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th March 2023. However, following a risk assessment, school will remain open to all children. Although we have sufficient adults to ensure a safe level of provision, the children’s learning may look different on these two days.

Parents Evening – Tuesday 28^th and Thursday 30^th March 2023

Our Term 4 parents evening will take place on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th March 2023.  These will be bookable via the Weduc app and parents will have an option of attending face to face or via a phone call.  More details to follow.

Chess Set required

Oak Class would like a couple of chess sets for their classroom, please.  If you have an unwanted complete set at home, we would love to have it. Thank you.

Daydreams and Jellybeans – Signed Books Available

Following last week’s poetry workshops, led by Alex Wharton, author of Daydreams and Jellybeans.  Aldbourne Children’s Book Group have a handful of signed books available to purchase at £7 each.  If you would like a copy, please email Aldbourne Children’s Book Group.

Message from Willows

We are looking for the following unwanted items for Willows, please:

• recycling items, e.g. cardboard, egg boxes, yogurt pots, old sticky tape reels, used birthday cards, etc.
• unwanted scooters
• craft material
• small world items such as animals
• toy car transporters
• dress ups
• old blankets
• cotton sheets (fitted), CLEAN of course

Messages from the PTA

Summer Fair: This year we have chosen to hold our Summer Fair on a Friday after school.  We would love some volunteers to act as a subgroup to organise this specific event.  If you are able to help please email aldbournepta@gmail.com.

Message from St Michael’s Church

Please join us for an informal Mothering Sunday Service on Sunday 19^th March 2023 at 11am at St Michael’s Church.  Please find further detail attached.

Please come celebrate and support 65 years of wonderful work done by King George VI School and Centre for Disabled Children on 16^th April 2023 at 11am.  Please note the date has been moved from the 26^th March as previously advertised.

Term 4

TD days

Monday 26^th June 2023

Monday 24^th July 2023