On Monday we are excited to announce that the construction of the outdoor classroom will begin. The project is the culmination of our 50th Birthday celebrations and has taken over 12 months of planning. It has only been made possible by the huge fund raising efforts from FOMPS and the generous grants from the Town Council and the National Lottery.
Get well soon to Mrs Contardi (Otters Class) who dislocated her shoulder last week. Mrs Hamilton will covering over the next two weeks.
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Achievement Awards
Congratulations in week 4 to: Lily Lovell, Rylee Mitten Taylor, Benjamin Hall, Imogen Jones, Evie Stratton, Alex Fry, John Drake, William Reynolds
Work of the Week
KS1 Work of the Week
Congratulations to Hermes from Hedgehogs' class
KS2 Work of the Week
Congratulations to Eoin from Owls' class
Science Events
Lost Property
We still have lots of lost property that has not been collected. There are several good quality coats, with no names in them, which must belong to someone! Please have a look at the photos below and come and collect from the school office if they belong to you. Anything not collected will be donated to charity.
Christmas Information
Christmas Performances
How to book (not Reception year)
We are using the same system used for our parents evening appointments. We recommend trying to log on to the system prior to bookings opening so you can inform us if there are any problems. If you are unable to do this we are happy to arrange bookings over the phone or by email.
Please click here to access the booking system
RECEPTION Bookings not required
Doors open: Wednesday 5th December at 9.15am
Performance starts: 9.30am
Tickets: No tickets but maximum of 4 people per family please (plenty of seating available)
KS1 (Y1 & Y2)
Bookings open: Monday 3rd December at 6pm
Children arrive: 5.30pm in Rabbits class please
Doors open: Wednesday 12th December at 1.45pm & 5.45pm
Performance starts: 2pm & 6pm
Tickets: 2 per family per performance (siblings require tickets). Tickets will be sent home with your child on Monday 10th December. Could we please ask that younger children are brought to the afternoon performance.
Extra tickets may be available – please speak to the office
KS2 (Y3-Y6)
Bookings open: Monday 3rd December at 6pm
Children arrive: 5.30pm to their classrooms please
Doors open: Wednesday 19th December at 1.15pm & 5.45pm
Performance starts: 1.30pm & 6pm
Tickets: 2 per family per performance (siblings require tickets). Tickets will be sent home with your child on Monday 17th December. Could we please ask that younger children are brought to the afternoon performance.
Extra tickets may be available – please speak to the office
IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT ATTEND THE EVENING PERFORMANCE PLEASE LET THEIR TEACHER KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Christmas Lunch: Tuesday 18th December
Roast Turkey with Sausage and Stuffing
OR
Quorn Fillet
Served with Roast Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Gravy
If you would like your child to have a Christmas Lunch you must book in advance on ParentPay by MONDAY 10th DECEMBER . There is no charge for children in KS1 or those entitled to Free School Meals. For children in KS2 the cost will be £2.30. If you are not registered with ParentPay and your child would like a school Christmas lunch please bring your order and payment to the school office. WE CANNOT TAKE ORDERS ON THE DAY
Christmas lunch must be paid for in advance.
Carol Service
The Carol Service will take place on Friday 21st December at St Andrew’s Church at 2pm families and friends are welcome to join us.
Could you please complete the reply slip below to indicate whether you will be collecting your child from St Andrew’s Church after the service at 2.30pm. Children not collected from St Andrew’s will be walked back to school and can be collected at 3.00pm as usual.
Foundation Stage children are not directly involved in the Carol service and a separate letter will be sent to Foundation Stage parents about this.
Children should not bring bags into school on this day. Packed lunches need to be put into disposable bags, rather than lunchboxes. This is to ensure that children are not carrying anything with them to the church as space is limited.
Baubles
Miss Wilson is helping to run Christmas crafts at the Christmas fair, she need plain baubles. If you have any that you could donate, please bring them to Rabbits' classroom.
KS2 Christmas Fair Singers
The children who have been practicing Christmas songs with Mrs Douglas, will be singing at the Christmas Fair at 7pm. Please can they meet Mrs Bevan in the school hall at 6.45pm.
FOMPS
Thanks for all the contributions for the Christmas tombola today - we will be collecting them after school if you have any further donations.
Donations of teddies are also very welcome as are cakes for the cafe. Please bring these to the school office by Friday morning.
Don't forget to sell your raffle tickets and return the money and stubs to the office next week. More tickets are available from the school office if you need them and more top prizes are still being secured so the stakes are high!
If you are available to help out next week, with the set up, clear up or on a stall it is not too late to volunteer. Please email fompspta@gmail.com
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Trees
Are you looking to buy a real Christmas Tree this year? You can help raise money for the school by renting a Christmas tree from Draycot Stores. See below for more details and a voucher.
Light Switch On
Lions Club - Santa Float
The Lions Club - Santa float will be touring Chippenham again this year. They will be on Monkton Park on Monday 10th December from 5.30pm. A map of the Monkton Park route and details of the other days can be found here.
Dates for your Diary
Week Beginning 3rd December
Monday 3rd December
Tuesday 4th December
Judo Club is Cancelled
Flu Vaccinations Year R - 5
Extra T-Track Club
Wednesday 5th December
Reception Christmas Play
Thursday 6th December
Extra Badminton Club
Friday 7th December
Y4 Christmas Cross Country
Christmas Fair
Week Beginning 10th December
Monday 10th December
Tuesday 11th December
Judo Club
Wednesday 12th December
KS1 Christmas Play 2pm
KS1 Christmas Play 6pm
Thursday 13th December
Friday 14th December
Rabbits Library Visit
Chippenham Town Football Club
Chippenham Town are hosting the Army U23's on Tuesday 4th December. There is free entry for U16's.