Weekly Post – 18th October 2024

St Michael’s Weekly Post

18^th October 2024

Wow what a brilliant time our Year 6 class have had on their residential! They have spent the week in the Brecon Beacons at Plas Pencelli. It has been action packed from rock climbing, canoeing, mud slides to caving, and much more! Despite rainy conditions, the children have shown real determination, having a go at everything. They have demonstrated true team spirit by looking after and encouraging each other in really challenging conditions. Please check out the website to read more about their incredible trip.

OPAL Donations
We would be so appreciative of any donations to our OPAL play:

• Small bikes
• Scooters
• Helmets
• Skateboards
• Surf/Body boards
• Kitchen utensils/pots and pans/spoons/spatulas/trowels for sand and mud play
• Pushchairs
• Unwanted dressing up clothes

A reminder that if you have them, it is always useful for children to bring their waterproofs in at this time of year to ensure they are able to play on all areas of the field.

No Brass Lessons next week
There will be no individual brass lessons next week and these will resume after half term on Monday 4^th November.

PTA AGM
The PTA will be holding their annual AGM in the school hall on Tuesday 22^nd 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 23^rd October

On Wednesday 23^rd 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 22^nd October

As a reminder, Acorn and Oak parents are invited to join us at St Michael’s Church for our Buddy Service on Tuesday 22^nd 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: Following a ten-year campaign, the music exam accreditor Music Teachers’ Board has announced it will now include Sikh sacred music, also known as Kirtan, on its syllabus
Question: What impact can music have on our lives?
Virtual Picture News: www.picture-news.co.uk/discuss

Secondary School Applications – Deadline 31^st October

A reminder for Oak parents/carers that the deadline for your secondary school applications for September 2025 is 12 midnight on 31^st 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 8^th November
We will be holding a school open day on Friday 8^th November. If you know anyone currently looking around schools who might like to join us – please pass on the following booking link. Thank you!

Message from Thinking Music

We have had the have had the total joy of working with your children over the last few years. From school songs to sharing assemblies to trips to Bristol University – the Thinking Music team and university students have loved being creative in your school!  The Benefact Group are running a Movement for Good campaign focusing on arts and culture. We need as many nominations as possible to be in with a chance of winning £5,000. Please click on the picture (right) which will take you to a short form (takes 1 minute to fill out). Thank you to you all for your support and for welcoming us in to the St Michael’s community over the last few years!

Message from the Aldbourne Band

Join us for a magical screening of the Christmas film The Snowman alongside live music from the Aldbourne Band on Saturday 14^th December. Tickets available at www.steam-museum.org.uk

Messages from St Michael’s Church

Walk in the Light!

St Michael’s Church invites you to this year’s Walk in the Light party 5-7pm on 31^st 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 28^th, Tues 29^th and Wed 30^th October 2024  

TIMES: 12.30am – 5.30pm (Performance at 5.00pm on 30^th 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 14^th October 2024.

Term 1 2024

Full term dates are available on our website.

Term 2

TD Days:

Friday 29^th November 2024

Monday 24^th February 2025

Monday 23^rd June 2025

Friday 24^th July 2025