St Michael’s Weekly Post – 29th September 2023

St Michael’s Weekly Post

29^th September 2023

Happy St Michael’s Day from us all! We have had a day full of celebrations today, finishing with a lovely service in the church, where Cherry Class received their Bibles. These Bibles will stay with them throughout their time at St Michael’s which is a lovely tradition we have here at our school. Oak Class were also awarded their leadership badges – a huge well done to everyone.

Following last week’s successful Year 6 Residential, this week saw Year 5 head off to Braeside for two nights. The class have tackled climbing poles, navigated through woodlands to Oliver’s Castle and tried their hand at canoeing on the canal. The children have made us incredibly proud demonstrating their kindness and helpfulness towards each other, many a positive comment was made by the Braeside staff so well done everyone. Please have a look at the blog on our website to hear more about their trip.

Junk Modelling
If anyone has anything we could use for junk modelling in school we would gratefully take them off your hands! Cardboard tubes, small boxes, interesting packaging, corks, pine cones, buttons and old ribbons could all be put to good use. Please donate anything you might have, with the exception of polystyrene, please, into the school office.

Welly Walk – Wednesday 18th October
On Wednesday 18th October the children will be taking part in our annual Welly Walk around the school grounds for an afternoon, raising money for our school. It’s a fun event, with the whole school walking in their wellies, that children should all have in school (or something suitable) around the school field… whatever the weather! After the walk the PTA will greet the children with a warming hot chocolate. Children will finish school at the usual time. Details in the letter attached. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/welly-walk-2023

Secondary School Applications – Deadline 31^st October

A reminder for Oak parents/carers that the deadline for your secondary school applications for September 2024 is 12 midnight on 31^st October 2023. Applications are made online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk (or the relevant Council if you live outside of Wiltshire) or via a form that is available from all Wiltshire Council Offices. For any enquiries please contact Wiltshire Council directly on 01225 713010.

For younger siblings, the primary school application deadline is 15^th January 2024.

After School Clubs

Reminder of our after school clubs for anyone who would still like to book in:

Messages from the PTA

PTA AGM – Thursday 5th October
The PTA’s Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 5th October at 7:30pm in the School Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.  They are looking for new committee members, in particular a Treasurer, so if you would like to join the committee they would love to have you. Please let Michelle know in advance by email aldbournepta@gmail.com and we look forward to seeing you there.

Safari Supper – 13^th October

The Safari Supper is coming up and you are ALL invited! It’s a great way to fundraise easily for our school by enjoying a night out where you only have to cook 1 of the courses, someone else provides the wine and you make new friends into the bargain. If you live out of the village how about pairing up with a friend in Aldbourne or borrowing a kitchen for a course? If you don’t fancy hosting, do buy a ticket to attend as a guest regardless. All tickets available via the website or from our village post office. The more the merrier and ticket sales which close at the end of the month, so get yours now!

Save the Date – Festive Wreath Making – 7th December
The PTA’s popular festive wreath making evening will be returning on Thursday 7th December at St Michael’s School. Further information and ticket details will be released shortly.

Message from St Michael’s Church:

St Michael’s Church “Discovery Day” – Saturday 30^th September
As part of the Patronal Feast this year, St Michael’s Church are organising a ‘Discovery Day’ at the church on Saturday 30^th September. There will be a wealth of activities going on throughout the day. Please see the flyer attached for more information.

Message from Braeside Education Centre:

Braeside Holiday Camps

Braeside Education Centre will be running ‘October Half Term Activity Days’ as part of their Holiday Club offering. The dates are Thursday 19^th October, Friday 20^th October, Monday 23^rd October and Tuesday 24^th October. The cost is £36.00 per child, per day, for 8.30am – 5pm. Please see flyer attached and spaces can be booked via their website.

Message from Aldbourne Nursing Home:

Aldbourne Nursing Home
Have you ever thought about popping into the nursing home while your child/children are at school? The Aldbourne Nursing Home are looking for befrienders to sit, have a chat and a cup of tea with a resident. It doesn’t have to be weekly – any time is gratefully received. If you would like to find out more and please contact the home on 01672 540919.

Term 1 – September 2023

Term 2

TD days

Monday 30^th October 2023

Friday 5^th January 2024

Monday 19^th February 2024

Monday 24^th June 2024