30th November 2018
ST GEORGE’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOUNDATION SCHOOL
PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
“Every moment, every day, every individual counts”
Friday, 30th November 2018 Today is Decoration Day with the School Hall due to be decorated with trees, stars and other craft items made by the children across Primary. We still have the excitement of the Christmas tree to be decorated by the children. We have also had children continuing to work on the 1st floor hoarding and also designing bird and bat boxes that will be installed as part of the Phase 2 build. In addition to the above, regular lessons have continued across the school and Nativity rehearsals have begun in earnest. It is a magical time of year and to see the children busily rehearsing and having so much fun has to be one of the highlights of the year. Then we have Christmas Fair preparations which are being organised by Mrs Shaw and a group of parents. Don’t forget this event takes place on Friday 14th December between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Money raised will go towards our playground fund. The children have had great fun this week outside exploring the different games that can be played on the new playground markings. Finally once again this year we are supporting the Gap Project that runs out of Queens Road Baptist Church and their Reverse Advent Calendar idea, All pupils and staff across both sites are invited to bring in donations of food, toiletries, colouring pens, colouring books which will be donated to the Gap Project. This will be our way of giving an amazing Christmas Gift to the wider community within Thanet who are in need of help. This is the third year at Primary of supporting this and I know that as we have been in the two previous years we will be sending a very generous donation to the Gap Project.
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Curry Deputy Headteacher “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
HEADTEACHERS AWARDS Westgate Class:
Hayden B for trying hard in everything this week. Willow for fantastic effort in Maths.
Whitefriars Class:
Alfie for writing words using his sounds really well. Abi for doing really well in her phonics this week.
Cavalier Class:
Georgie for always doing the right thing and being helpful everyday. Tommy for great listening and answering questions during learning this week.
Castle Class:
Phoebe for having a great week and being really helpful to adults and peers. Layton for having a great week and trying really hard with his work.
Ocelot Class:
Fatema for outstanding effort across all subjects—well done! Charlotte for using questions in her writing….with question marks!
Dickens Class:
Danni for always trying hard in her work and being a great role model. Aiden for super effort in his work this week.
Stonehenge Class: Edith for outstanding effort and progress with times tables. Sienna for always answering questions and sharing ideas. Constable Class:
Isabelle for trying so hard with handwriting, making letters the correct size. Macie for a super set of instructions about how to do a cartwheel!
Today’s photography was by Aarna. “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
BAXALLS Building staff speaking at assembly
WHAT A WEEK!....
KICK BOXING STARS
PEN LICENCES
YEAR 1 & 2 NATIVITIES A-Log badges…..
HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAY
On Thursday, 13th December the children will be at Secondary all day performing their nativity. Hot meals will be unavailable on this day. Instead the kitchen is able to provide a packed lunch if requested for no charge. The lunch will include a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a biscuit and a bottle of water. If you would like to order one please let the office know ASAP. If we do not hear from you it will be presumed that you are sending your child to school with a packed lunch from home.
NO NUTS IN SCHOOL We are a NO NUT school in regards to packed lunches and any food brought into school for snacks. We have a duty to protect children that suffer from nut allergies. Please do not add nut based items to your child’s lunches.
Castle Class has won Punctuality Pup. Constable Class has won Attendance Ted this week. Keep up the good work for getting to school on time everyday! “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
TERM 2 REMINDERS: MENU CHANGES: Monday, 3rd December Salmon Pie has been removed from the menu and will be replaced with Stuffed Jacket Potatoes (cheese & bacon). The vegetarian option of Macaroni cheese remains the same. Thursday, 6th December
To celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas children can enjoy potato wedges, chicken nuggets, vegetable nuggets and cucumber batons. Followed by Oat shaped winter cookies! Nativities—10th, 11th, 12th & 13th December This week sees our Early Years and KS1 children performing Christmas Nativities for you. Letters have been sent home for you to select dates, times and number of tickets. Please note that there is a maximum of 4 tickets per child. Thursday, 13th December Year 3 & 4 Wow Day—Magical Multiplication Medley. mathematical outfit!
Come to school dressed in a
For Year 1 & 2 pupils please let the office know if you would like a packed lunch made for your child as no hot meals will be available for them at the Secondary school.
Friday, 14th December Reception children will have their height and weight recorded by NHS nurses in the morning. Christmas Jumper Day—pupils can wear a Christmas Jumper instead of their blazer and tie. Christmas Fair—2.00pm onwards.
FACEBOOK For all the latest up-to-date news from the school please find us on cebook and like our page.
Fa-
Search for: St Georges Church of England Foundation School “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
HEADTEACHER THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees.” – ANON
Twas four weeks before Christmas, and all through the school Not a boiler was working and classrooms were cool. Mr Beard was all suited in his premises attire He hammered and pressed until the boilers did fire. The children were huddled all snug in their seats With visions of hot chocolate and other great treats. Mrs Curry in her Welsh kerchief, and Miss Mitchell in her Mack Were simply dreaming of their long Christmas nap. When out in the corridor there arose such a clatter, All the TA`s jumped up to see what was the matter. Away to the classroom doors they flew in a flash Something different had arrived with an almighty crash. In the light of the corridor all had become clear And two little elves from nowhere did appear. Trixie and Dixy were such amiable young chaps But it did seem they were here to cause somewhat of a mishap. The challenge in December is to see what they do But there is no doubt they are trouble through and through. Some tricks they will play and all should be aware Perhaps they will make an appearance at our own Christmas Fayre! So are you ready to be part of the fun? The run up to Christmas has just about begun. This week the newsletter is dedicated to all our staff who next week begin the long and exhausting final journey towards Christmas with all the activities and events that this brings.
December everyone is here. Let the fun begin. God Bless You All, Mr Mirams
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
COMING UP Year 3 and 4 will be having a ‘Magical Multiplication Medley’ Day on Thursday, 13th December. Children may come to school dressed in a mathematical (multiplication) theme. This could be, for example, one sock blue, one sock red, a blue skirt and red jumper or a shirt with a number on it (perhaps with a sticker to give a multiplication fact). Children will work practically to complete people multiplication and division and work with resources such as marbles, dominoes, base 10 and paint. BUILDING WORK—Progress to date…...
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
DIARY DATES 2018/2019 TERM 2 Friday, 7th December
Scholastic Book Fair until 13th December
Saturday, 1st December
Sports hall Athletics—Year 3 & 4 @ Ursuline
Monday, 10th December
Whitefriars Class Nativity—10.00am
Tuesday, 11th December
Westgate Class Nativity—10.00am Carol Service at Secondary —6.00pm
Wednesday, 12th December
KS1 Nativity—10.30am
Thursday, 13th December
KS1 Nativity—10.30am & 1.00pm
Friday, 14th December
Year 3 & 4 Wow Day NHS—Height and Weight for Year R Christmas Jumper Day Christmas Fair—2.00pm
Monday, 17th December
Christmas Party
Tuesday, 18th December
Christmas Dinner Day—Letters coming home. Trip to the Pantomime—Dick Whittington. Please return consent forms and payment to the office ASAP.
Wednesday, 19th December
Last day of Term 2—early closing—12.30pm Non school uniform
New dates are added in red
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
CHRISTMAS FAIR UPDATE Thank you to all of the pupils that have donated an item of chocolate for the Christmas fair in exchange for an A-log. Multiple items will be rewarded with 3 A-logs!! It’s a great way to boost those numbers for everyone working towards a badge this term—please leave any donations at the office! We have been fortunate to receive some truly brilliant prizes for the Grand Raffle! You will be able to buy tickets on the day to win Spa day vouchers, Hair and Beauty, Parties, a Laptop, Canvas’, Pet Portrait, Slimming World goodies, McDonalds, Toys, Tickets for Bumble Beez, Lazer Tag, G Casino and beautiful nails!! We will be holding a silent auction for some very special prizes. Details will follow next week and you will be able to make your bids for these items in the run up to the fair. Santa’s Grotto will be popular as always. If you would like to pre-book a ticket to see Santa then we will be selling them at the end of the day from Monday, 10th December from the office. Most importantly the children have been busy making Christmas Gifts for you to buy from their classrooms. All made with love and lots of glitter!! A special thank you to one of our talented parents who has created a “1st Christmas at St. George’s” commemorative plate for Reception pupils—if you would like to buy a personalised plate with your child’s name on they will cost £2.50 and will be available at the fair. Thank you again from the fund raising team for all of your support.
ST. GEORGES C OF E FOUNDATION SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2018 14th DECEMBER 2.00pm-4.00pm
GRAND RAFFLE TO BE DRAWN AT 4.00PM
PRIMARY NEWSLETTER
“Every moment, every day, every individual counts”
Friday, 30th November 2018 Today is Decoration Day with the School Hall due to be decorated with trees, stars and other craft items made by the children across Primary. We still have the excitement of the Christmas tree to be decorated by the children. We have also had children continuing to work on the 1st floor hoarding and also designing bird and bat boxes that will be installed as part of the Phase 2 build. In addition to the above, regular lessons have continued across the school and Nativity rehearsals have begun in earnest. It is a magical time of year and to see the children busily rehearsing and having so much fun has to be one of the highlights of the year. Then we have Christmas Fair preparations which are being organised by Mrs Shaw and a group of parents. Don’t forget this event takes place on Friday 14th December between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Money raised will go towards our playground fund. The children have had great fun this week outside exploring the different games that can be played on the new playground markings. Finally once again this year we are supporting the Gap Project that runs out of Queens Road Baptist Church and their Reverse Advent Calendar idea, All pupils and staff across both sites are invited to bring in donations of food, toiletries, colouring pens, colouring books which will be donated to the Gap Project. This will be our way of giving an amazing Christmas Gift to the wider community within Thanet who are in need of help. This is the third year at Primary of supporting this and I know that as we have been in the two previous years we will be sending a very generous donation to the Gap Project.
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Curry Deputy Headteacher “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
HEADTEACHERS AWARDS Westgate Class:
Hayden B for trying hard in everything this week. Willow for fantastic effort in Maths.
Whitefriars Class:
Alfie for writing words using his sounds really well. Abi for doing really well in her phonics this week.
Cavalier Class:
Georgie for always doing the right thing and being helpful everyday. Tommy for great listening and answering questions during learning this week.
Castle Class:
Phoebe for having a great week and being really helpful to adults and peers. Layton for having a great week and trying really hard with his work.
Ocelot Class:
Fatema for outstanding effort across all subjects—well done! Charlotte for using questions in her writing….with question marks!
Dickens Class:
Danni for always trying hard in her work and being a great role model. Aiden for super effort in his work this week.
Stonehenge Class: Edith for outstanding effort and progress with times tables. Sienna for always answering questions and sharing ideas. Constable Class:
Isabelle for trying so hard with handwriting, making letters the correct size. Macie for a super set of instructions about how to do a cartwheel!
Today’s photography was by Aarna. “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
BAXALLS Building staff speaking at assembly
WHAT A WEEK!....
KICK BOXING STARS
PEN LICENCES
YEAR 1 & 2 NATIVITIES A-Log badges…..
HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAY
On Thursday, 13th December the children will be at Secondary all day performing their nativity. Hot meals will be unavailable on this day. Instead the kitchen is able to provide a packed lunch if requested for no charge. The lunch will include a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a biscuit and a bottle of water. If you would like to order one please let the office know ASAP. If we do not hear from you it will be presumed that you are sending your child to school with a packed lunch from home.
NO NUTS IN SCHOOL We are a NO NUT school in regards to packed lunches and any food brought into school for snacks. We have a duty to protect children that suffer from nut allergies. Please do not add nut based items to your child’s lunches.
Castle Class has won Punctuality Pup. Constable Class has won Attendance Ted this week. Keep up the good work for getting to school on time everyday! “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
TERM 2 REMINDERS: MENU CHANGES: Monday, 3rd December Salmon Pie has been removed from the menu and will be replaced with Stuffed Jacket Potatoes (cheese & bacon). The vegetarian option of Macaroni cheese remains the same. Thursday, 6th December
To celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas children can enjoy potato wedges, chicken nuggets, vegetable nuggets and cucumber batons. Followed by Oat shaped winter cookies! Nativities—10th, 11th, 12th & 13th December This week sees our Early Years and KS1 children performing Christmas Nativities for you. Letters have been sent home for you to select dates, times and number of tickets. Please note that there is a maximum of 4 tickets per child. Thursday, 13th December Year 3 & 4 Wow Day—Magical Multiplication Medley. mathematical outfit!
Come to school dressed in a
For Year 1 & 2 pupils please let the office know if you would like a packed lunch made for your child as no hot meals will be available for them at the Secondary school.
Friday, 14th December Reception children will have their height and weight recorded by NHS nurses in the morning. Christmas Jumper Day—pupils can wear a Christmas Jumper instead of their blazer and tie. Christmas Fair—2.00pm onwards.
FACEBOOK For all the latest up-to-date news from the school please find us on cebook and like our page.
Fa-
Search for: St Georges Church of England Foundation School “For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
HEADTEACHER THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees.” – ANON
Twas four weeks before Christmas, and all through the school Not a boiler was working and classrooms were cool. Mr Beard was all suited in his premises attire He hammered and pressed until the boilers did fire. The children were huddled all snug in their seats With visions of hot chocolate and other great treats. Mrs Curry in her Welsh kerchief, and Miss Mitchell in her Mack Were simply dreaming of their long Christmas nap. When out in the corridor there arose such a clatter, All the TA`s jumped up to see what was the matter. Away to the classroom doors they flew in a flash Something different had arrived with an almighty crash. In the light of the corridor all had become clear And two little elves from nowhere did appear. Trixie and Dixy were such amiable young chaps But it did seem they were here to cause somewhat of a mishap. The challenge in December is to see what they do But there is no doubt they are trouble through and through. Some tricks they will play and all should be aware Perhaps they will make an appearance at our own Christmas Fayre! So are you ready to be part of the fun? The run up to Christmas has just about begun. This week the newsletter is dedicated to all our staff who next week begin the long and exhausting final journey towards Christmas with all the activities and events that this brings.
December everyone is here. Let the fun begin. God Bless You All, Mr Mirams
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
COMING UP Year 3 and 4 will be having a ‘Magical Multiplication Medley’ Day on Thursday, 13th December. Children may come to school dressed in a mathematical (multiplication) theme. This could be, for example, one sock blue, one sock red, a blue skirt and red jumper or a shirt with a number on it (perhaps with a sticker to give a multiplication fact). Children will work practically to complete people multiplication and division and work with resources such as marbles, dominoes, base 10 and paint. BUILDING WORK—Progress to date…...
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
DIARY DATES 2018/2019 TERM 2 Friday, 7th December
Scholastic Book Fair until 13th December
Saturday, 1st December
Sports hall Athletics—Year 3 & 4 @ Ursuline
Monday, 10th December
Whitefriars Class Nativity—10.00am
Tuesday, 11th December
Westgate Class Nativity—10.00am Carol Service at Secondary —6.00pm
Wednesday, 12th December
KS1 Nativity—10.30am
Thursday, 13th December
KS1 Nativity—10.30am & 1.00pm
Friday, 14th December
Year 3 & 4 Wow Day NHS—Height and Weight for Year R Christmas Jumper Day Christmas Fair—2.00pm
Monday, 17th December
Christmas Party
Tuesday, 18th December
Christmas Dinner Day—Letters coming home. Trip to the Pantomime—Dick Whittington. Please return consent forms and payment to the office ASAP.
Wednesday, 19th December
Last day of Term 2—early closing—12.30pm Non school uniform
New dates are added in red
“For the body does not consist of one member but of many” 1 Corinthians 12:14 HOPE
FORGIVENESS
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
WISDOM
CHRISTMAS FAIR UPDATE Thank you to all of the pupils that have donated an item of chocolate for the Christmas fair in exchange for an A-log. Multiple items will be rewarded with 3 A-logs!! It’s a great way to boost those numbers for everyone working towards a badge this term—please leave any donations at the office! We have been fortunate to receive some truly brilliant prizes for the Grand Raffle! You will be able to buy tickets on the day to win Spa day vouchers, Hair and Beauty, Parties, a Laptop, Canvas’, Pet Portrait, Slimming World goodies, McDonalds, Toys, Tickets for Bumble Beez, Lazer Tag, G Casino and beautiful nails!! We will be holding a silent auction for some very special prizes. Details will follow next week and you will be able to make your bids for these items in the run up to the fair. Santa’s Grotto will be popular as always. If you would like to pre-book a ticket to see Santa then we will be selling them at the end of the day from Monday, 10th December from the office. Most importantly the children have been busy making Christmas Gifts for you to buy from their classrooms. All made with love and lots of glitter!! A special thank you to one of our talented parents who has created a “1st Christmas at St. George’s” commemorative plate for Reception pupils—if you would like to buy a personalised plate with your child’s name on they will cost £2.50 and will be available at the fair. Thank you again from the fund raising team for all of your support.
ST. GEORGES C OF E FOUNDATION SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2018 14th DECEMBER 2.00pm-4.00pm
GRAND RAFFLE TO BE DRAWN AT 4.00PM
