St Michael’s Weekly Post
11th October 2024
It was so lovely to see so many of you in the church this morning as we came together for our Harvest Festival celebration. Thank you to all of those who kindly donated food for the Swindon Food Collective to help with the important work they do. A huge well done to all of the children who read and sang so beautifully.
Parking
A polite reminder to all parents to please park near The Square and not on Back Lane or on St Michael’s Close when dropping off or collecting your children – thank you.
PTA AGM
The PTA will be holding their annual AGM in the school hall on Tuesday 22nd October at 7.30pm. They would love to see any parents who might be interested in helping out with the PTA. It could be in a small or large way and any ideas for fundraising are always welcome.
Sponsored Welly Walk – Wednesday 23rd October
On Wednesday 23rd 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)… 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. Please see letter attached for more information on how to fundraise as well as via the following link.
Acorn and Oak Buddy Service – Tuesday 22nd October
As a reminder, Acorn and Oak parents are invited to join us at St Michael’s Church for our Buddy Service on Tuesday 22nd October at 9am, followed by coffee in the school hall. We’re so proud of our buddy system we offer at St Michael’s and this is a great opportunity to welcome new families and chat over coffee and cake. Younger siblings are most welcome – we will have a corner of toys for them!
Picture News
Story: UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has faced questioning and criticism recently for accepting free gifts.
Question: Why do people give gifts?
Virtual Picture News: www.picture-news.co.uk/discuss
Secondary School Applications – Deadline 31st October
A reminder for Oak parents/carers that the deadline for your secondary school applications for September 2025 is 12 midnight on 31st October 2024. 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.
Open Day – Friday 8th November
We will be holding a school open day on Friday 8th November. If you know anyone currently looking around schools who might like to join us – please pass on the following booking link. Thank you!
Messages from St Michael’s Church
THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to everyone for their contributions to the Morobo Well Appeal after last week’s service. It was wonderful to raise funds for this important cause and there will be pictures of the new borehole/well when it’s a reality. See more information here.
Swishing (clothes swap) – Why shop when you can swap?
Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church. Donate ladies clothes, shoes and accessories that you no longer wear and take home something you love. £10 entry on the door. Donate items to the swap by dropping them off at 3 Glebe Close, Aldbourne by 5pm on 17th October. Raising money for Amber: Supporting young adults to transform their lives.
Walk in the Light!
St Michael’s Church invites you to this year’s Walk in the Light party 5-7pm on 31st October. There will be a pumpkin quiz trail around The Green, marshmallow toasting and free craft and activities in the church. Bring the whole family and come and join in the fun.
Message from smART (Years 5 and 6)
This October break Miss Sutton and smART are offering a 3-day Halloween inspired performance workshop. Our smART students will learn several songs/drama pieces in different styles with an added spooky twist. Our 3-day workshop will end with a performance celebration as we invite friends and family into our misty graveyard. This is aimed at Years 5 & 6.
WHEN: Mon 28th, Tues 29th and Wed 30th October 2024
TIMES: 12.30am – 5.30pm (Performance at 5.00pm on 30th October) WHERE: Aldbourne Memorial Hall. Cost: £135. To sign up simply email smart.ksutton@gmail.com for a registration form. Registration must be received and returned before 14th October 2024.
Term 1 2024
Full term dates are available on our website.
| Monday 14th October | Football Festival, Pewsey Vale | Selected Elder and Rowan |
| Monday 14th – Friday 18th October | Plas Pencelli Residential Trip
(normal school hours for departure & return) |
Oak |
| Wednesday 16th October | Savernake Forest Trip. Forest school clothes and waterproofs (normal school hours) | Elder |
| Tuesday 22nd October | Buddy Service followed by coffee – 9am at St Michael’s Church (service to finish at 9:45am and coffee after in the school hall) | Acorn and Oak |
| Wednesday 23rd October
|
Welly Walk | Whole School |
| Last day of term – Normal Finish at 3:15pm | Whole School | |
| Thursday 24th October – Sunday 3rd November | Half Term | Whole School |
Term 2
| Monday 4th November | First day of term | Whole School |
| Friday 8th November | Weekly Celebration Assembly commences – 8:50am | Whole School Community |
| Friday 29th November | TD Day (children not in school) | Whole School |
| Tuesday 17th December | School Nativity (2pm and 5:30pm) | Whole School Community |
| Wednesday 18th December | Panto – Dick Whittington (late return to school) | Whole School |
| Friday 20th December | Last day of term, parent Christmas workshop (am) | Whole School Community |
TD Days:
Friday 29th November 2024
Monday 24th February 2025
Monday 23rd June 2025
Friday 24th July 2025
