16th September 2022
Year 5 (Rowan Class), have returned from their 2 night adventure to Grittleton House. They were so fortunate to have had dry weather so were able to make the most of the outdoors. Mr Jarvis, Miss Gandolfo and Mrs Parmiter have said a big “well done” to Rowan Class. They were so pleased as the children gave everything a go and were such great classmates, supporting one another.
As a reminder, Monday is an additional Bank Holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. School will be closed and we hope this will allow families and staff the opportunity to mark this moment of history as they choose.
Year 6 (Oak Class) will be going on their residential trip next week to Rockley, where they will undertake an array of water sport activities. We know they will have a fantastic time together. As Miss James and Miss Wood will be accompanying Oak Class, along with Mr Pavey and Mrs Maslin, Cherry Class will be taught by Mrs Budd with Mrs Kench supporting her.
KAPLA Workshop
Next week, all children in school will be taking part in an amazing KAPLA workshop. Each class will work on a specific construction to create a large-scale exhibition unique to our school. You are warmly invited to visit the display from 2:45pm on Friday afternoon – full details will follow next week via Weduc.
Braeside Education Centre
Braeside Education Centre, Devizes is providing a range of courses for primary school children. The courses are designed to allow students to benefit from extra-curricular opportunities to explore and develop areas of ability. They focus on challenges for Years 2 to 6 pupils.
Bookings need to be made direct with the Centre, and school needs to sign the booking forms to ensure the course is suitable for your child. More information can be found on their website https://www.braeside-education.co.uk/agt-and-e-courses.html or see the attached brochure. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Mearns.
PE and Forest School
Next week there will be the below changes to PE and Forest School days:
Hazel Class – No Forest School on Wednesday, please wear normal uniform
Cherry Class – PE will take place on Friday
Children invited to the ELSA Forest School sessions will take place on either a Thursday or Friday, starting Thursday 29th and Friday 30th September.
Brass Lessons
Due to the Bank Holiday, Brass Lessons will take place on Friday next week, instead of the Monday.
School Lunches
Lataca have cancelled all lunch bookings for Monday. For those that pay for lunches, your account will be credited.
Message from the PTA: School Lottery
Join our school lottery and be in with the chance of winning our weekly lottery – there is one winner in our school every week! Plus a chance to win the £25k national jackpot! It costs £1 per ticket and is a great way to raise much needed funds for our school. Visit yourschoollottery.co.uk/play and search for St Michael’s.
Message from Aldbourne village community:
As a mark of respect to the Queen and ahead of the national two minute silence on Sunday, people from the village are able to come together to hear The Last Post taking place by the Pond. Please gather from 7.45pm, ready for 8pm.
Term 1
| Date | Details | Class |
| Monday 19th September | School Closed – Bank Holiday | Whole School |
| Monday 19th –
Friday 23rd September |
Rockley Residential | Oak Class |
| Wednesday 21st September | Performing Arts After School Club Starts | Performing Arts Club (Yr 1-3) |
| Thursday 22nd September | Performing Arts After School Club Starts | Performing Arts Club (Yr 3-6) |
| Friday 23rd September | Rearranged Brass Lessons | Brass Pupils |
| Friday 23rd September | Ultimate Band Starts | Ultimate Band Club |
TD days
Monday 31st October 2022
Monday 20th February 2023
Monday 26th June 2023
Monday 24th July 2023
