St. Michael’s Weekly Post – 4th November 2022

11^th November 2022

We are so proud of our school! Yesterday Wiltshire Council School Improvement Advisors (SIAs) visited our school. Following glowing feedback, they requested to see our Continuous Provision Learning (KS1) for themselves.  Each of the SIAs are linked to a number of schools in Wiltshire and visit them regularly to develop teaching and learning.  We were so honoured by their feedback, with comments including “what a wonderful school”, “I wish we were able to showcase your school to other schools” and “such an inspiring day”.  As ever, we want to say a big thank you to the staff and the children for demonstrating what we do best, everyday.

In remembrance for those that gave so much, today we held our two minutes silence on the playground. Henry played the Last Post so beautifully and all the children demonstrated our school value of respect perfectly.

Today has also been the School Council’s Layer Up, Power Down Day to demonstrate how passionately we feel about tackling climate change. Thank you for dressing the children appropriately, they have all remained comfortable throughout the day.

Children in Need – Friday 18^th November

Children can come to school in non-uniform, wearing yellow, sparkles or spots on Friday 18^th November. There is no need for children to be head to toe in yellow/sparkles/spots, unless of course they want to be, a little of either is fine. Please can we ask you to make a £1 donation to Children In Need via Weduc next week or pop some cash in the bucket on the gate on Friday.  There will be no Celebration Assembly.

Anti-Bullying Week

Next week we will be recognising Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is “Reach Out”.  On Friday, which is also non-uniform for Children in Need, we would like children to wear odd socks to help us acknowlege how different and unique we all are.

Festive Dates

We realise it is still a little early to be talking “Christmas” but we would like you to be aware of the following dates:

Saturday 10^th December               Brass Ensemble & the School Choir (Year 2 upwards) to perform at Aldbourne Brass Band Concert

Thursday 15^th December               Our Nativity Perfomances in the Church – 2pm and 5:30pm

Friday 16^th December                     School Christmas Lunch

Tuesday 20^th December                                 Pantomine Trip

Wednesday 21^st December          Parent Workshop and early finish at 1:15pm

Term Dates Reminder

Our school term dates are a little different to the Wiltshire Council term dates and are availble on our website for you to view.

Flu Vaccination

Following this afternoon’s message on Weduc, can we please ask that you grant permission for your child to be given the nasal flu vaccine on the following link before Sunday 20^th November, if you wish for them to receive the vaccine in school.

Online Safety Workshop – 30^th November

We are fortunate enough to have SWGFL host an Online Safety workshop for parents on 30^th November at 5:30pm, in school or via Teams.  All parents are welcome and a recording will be made available if you are unable to attend.

Parent Survey

Thank you to those of you who filled in our short parent survey at parents evening this week. For those of you who didn’t get a chance to complete it please use the following link to access the survey.

Christmas Lunch

Christmas Lunch in school will take place on Friday 16^th December.  This can be booked on the Lataca IRIS app. If you are not connected to Lataca on IRIS please request a permission slip from info@lataca.co.uk so they can set you up. Please note, unfortunately on the Lataca app, it states the Christmas lunch will be on Monday 19^th December in error and this is unable to be amended. Apologies for any confusion this causes.

Messages from the PTA:

Thank you to all those that came to the PTA meeting on Tuesday. Please see attached the meeting minutes. We are looking for volunteers for a few events in the lead up to Christmas, please email aldbournepta@gmail.com if you can help.

Popcorn Club – Friday 25^th November 3.15pm to 5.15pm

The PTA will be hosting a film night on Friday 11^th November, after school. All children will be given popcorn and can choose to watch one of the two films on show. Films are age appropriate and chosen in advance by the children. The cost is £3.50 per child. Forms will be sent home with children next week and need to be returned with cash payment by Wednesday 23^rd November. If your child(ren) attends Willows on a Friday, they can join free of charge. Pick up will be at 5.15pm from the school main entrance.

Non-Uniform Tombola Day

Come to school in non-uniform on Friday 2^nd December 2022, in exchange for a bottle of alcohol for the Grown-Ups Bottle Tombola or chocolate/sweets for our Children’s Sweet Tombola at the Christmas Fayre. Just has to be unopened/sealed and in date. We will be collecting your donations in the morning by the school gates.

Festive Wreath Making Evening – Thursday 8th December 7pm-9pm

The popular festive wreath making evening will be returning on Thursday 8^th December at St Michael’s School. Includes all materials to make a beautiful, bespoke wreath to take home and festive refreshments. A bar will be available. All you need are secateurs. Tickets £30.
Email PTA to book your tickets aldbournepta@gmail.com

Bag2school – Please have a rummage around your homes for spare clothes, bags, shoes, soft toys that can be donated and earn the school some money.  Please bring your donations to school by 9am on Monday 14^th November and drop them off by the front gate.   Unfortunately, we are unable to store any bags before the collection date. The more we give, the more money is raised for the school.  Further detail attached.

Term 2

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TD days

Monday 20^th February 2023

Monday 26^th June 2023

Monday 24^th July 2023