St Michael’s Weekly Post – 3rd February 2023

3^rd February 2023

On Monday afternoon, KS2 pupils enjoyed a music concert in the church and many of them were able to showcase their musical talents.  It was lovely to have so many family members join us.

On Tuesday, Willows enjoyed a special Ukrainian meal.  The table was set and decorated in Ukrainian colours and the children thoroughly enjoyed a traditional chicken meal.  Thank you Yuliia for cooking such a delicious feast.  This year Willows have been fortunate enough to enjoy food from China, Scotland and now Ukraine, we wonder what cuisine could be next…..?

Acorn Class have been enjoying the story “Mr Wolf’s Pancakes” and yesterday the children put on their metaphorical chef’s hats and made pancakes.  We are so lucky to have wonderful volunteers come in to school to help with these fun activities.  If you would like to volunteer to help in school please do contact the school office admin@stmichaelsalbourne.co.uk as we really appreciate you sharing your skills with the children.

We realise this week has been unusual and disturbed with the school being closed on Wednesday, following a safeguarding and health & safety risk assessment. Teachers at St Michael’s chose to strike due to the chronic underfunding of schools and the impact this is having on children’s education. We do appreciate your patience whilst staff exercise their right to strike.

Next Term’s Lunch Menu

Please find attached next term’s lunch menu from Lataca. Please order meals through the IRIS app in preparation for next term.

Rainbows & Brownies

Wednesday 22^nd February is World Thinking Day for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (the founder’s birthday, Lord Baden Powell). On this day girls across the world think about other girls and their families.  Rainbows and Brownies are welcome to wear their Rainbow or Brownie uniform to school on 22^nd February.

House Day Reminder – Friday 10^th February

On 10^th February, the Winterbourne House Captains will be hosting a house day to raise money for a school called King George VI Centre in Zimbabwe.  Can your child please bring in £2 (or donate via Weduc) for us to donate to the school.  Please send your child in non-uniform along with a splash of either red, yellow, green or black, the colours of the Zimbabwe flag.  This house day will be full of fun activities so please make sure they are wearing the optimal attire for sports.

Term Dates for 2023/2024

Term dates for the next academic year are now published on our website.  These are slightly different to the wider Wilshire Council dates.

Message from the PTA:

School Disco

We are looking forward to the school disco on Friday 24^th February (full details attached). If your child would like to attend, please complete the online permission form by noon Thursday 9^th February.  Payments can be made either at the front gate at drop off   in the morning or on the playground at pick up on Monday and Friday, next week. Payments need to be made by Friday 10^th February at the latest, to enable the PTA to prepare over half term.

Message from St Michael’s Church:

Family Service – 5^th February – Ramsbury

On Sunday, all are welcome to join the parish family service held at Ramsbury. Please find further details attached.

Message from BBC Radio Wiltshire – Make a Difference Awards – Nominations

The BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards are back for 2023! Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. These awards are a way to say “Thank You” to those who are really going above and beyond.

Whether it’s caring for someone in need, being a brilliant neighbour, or taking on an incredible fundraising challenge, if you know someone who is really making a difference to our lives then you can nominate them for an award.

Last year we saw eight incredible winners recognised at a fabulous ceremony at the Corn Exchange in Devizes.

This year there are eight categories you can nominate in:

Volunteer                            Community Group           Fundraiser                           Carer

Great Neighbour             Bravery                                 Green Award                     Together award

You can nominate someone you know at bbc.co.uk/makeadifference where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations are now open and will close on Sunday 5^th March 2023 at 11:00pm. The winners will be announced at our Make a Difference awards ceremony in September.

Term 3

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TD days

Monday 20^th February 2023

Monday 26^th June 2023

Monday 24^th July 2023