Friday 8th November 2024
Good evening,
Little Owls would like to express their huge thanks for the support that they have received this week in the bingo and the cake sale. They have made a huge £500 which they plan to use to buy resources for the classroom. Thank you for your generosity and to the local businesses that donated prizes.
This week we’ve had a donation of hedgerow shrubs from the Woodlands Trust. Eagle class, together with the eco-committee, spent their forest school session planting the new hedgerow. We are looking forward to seeing it develop. Thank you to the Woodland Trust for this donation.
We’ve spent time in collective worship thinking further about allowing ourselves time to reflect and check in with our thoughts and emotions. Because of this, we have created a relaxed space outside on the field with our tree stumps where children can spend time reflecting on their own or with their friends, read a book or draw. This has been a positive space already and some of our older children seem to enjoy having the quiet space at lunch time.
Next week, we have our new clubs starting at lunchtime. There are a range of activities run by the children and staff. It is a lovely opportunity for children to develop leadership skills and learn from each other. Please encourage children to look at the range of activities and pop into the clubs over the next few weeks.
With further bonfire events happening this weekend, we all hope that you have a lovely time and stay safe.
All the best.
Mrs L. Edgerton
Sharing assemblies
We would like to invite you to a 2:30pm sharing assembly after half term for your child’s class:
- Friday 22nd November – Kestrels
- Friday 29th November – Merlins
- Friday 6th December – Eagles
Junk request
Merlins class will be creating musical instruments out of recycling next week. If anyone has any suitable materials – cardboard tubes, plastic bottles etc. we would be very grateful to receive them. Thank you.
Children in Need
Friday 15th November
For Children in Need we would like to have a non-school uniform day in exchange for a recommended donation of £1.
Parent Governor Election – Requests for nominees
Tonight your child will be bringing home a letter about our Parent Governor Election. Please return any application forms to the office by 15th November at the latest. Thank you.
The letter can also be found here:
Notice Letter Parents Gov Elections Sept 24.docx
Frost Fayre – Sun 15th December
Join us for our Longnor Frost Fayre to get you in the mood for Christmas. Come and visit Santa in his grotto.
Please bring your friends and family along too – the more the merrier!
Frost Fayre Volunteers
Are you able to help set up or man a stall on Sunday 15th December for our annual Frost Fayre? If so, please come along to next week’s School Circle meeting: Wednesday 13th November at 2.45 pm.
Can you spare some time to help decorate the school on Sunday 1st December between 1.00pm and 3.00pm?
If you are able to donate any of your time to this second largest fundraising event of the academic year, we would love to hear from you! Send us a message via the School Circle WhatsApp group, or let Sue Bryant, Zara Wrisdale or Tina Aljan know at pick up/ drop off.
Thank you!
Bag2School Collection
Our Autumn clothes & shoe collection with Bag2School will take place on 26th and 27th November.
By getting involved in our Bag2School collection, you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate good quality unwanted textiles – this can include adults’ and children’s clothes, shoes (tied together please), hats, belts and handbags, (please click here for full details).
Don’t forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a sort out as well!
Members of School Circle will be in the village hall car park at school drop off and pick up times on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th November. If you can’t get to us on those days but have items to donate, please let the school office know and we may be able to collect.
Many thanks for your support.
Wreath Making Evening
Join us for a relaxed and sociable evening whilst raising funds for school at the same time. Please message 07388 004705 to book your place.
School library opening time
Our school library will now be open for all children on Friday lunchtimes from 12.30pm. Please encourage your children to visit the library and borrow a book to bring home. Thank you.
Christmas Popcorn & PJ Party
Tickets available on ParentPay – more details to follow.
Online Safety
100 Club – thanks
Thank you to September and October 100 Club winners Tim Jordan, Lynne Ford, and Bethan and Daniel Wilson who kindly reinvested their winnings back into School Circle funds.
Thanks as always to all who support the 100 Club!
Halloween Disco – thanks
We had another fun-filled Longnor Halloween Disco before half term. Thank you to all the children who came and enjoyed themselves at the event; costumes were spooky, creative and spectacular as ever!
The total amount raised has yet to be finalised but a huge thank you to everyone who supported the event.
School Circle would like to say a special thanks to Dave Rowley and family for lending us their fantastic Harry Potter decorations. A big thank you also to the following volunteers whose hard work and effort ensured a successful evening:
Robyn Guntrip, Zara Wrisdale, Jamie Barton, Vicky Regan, Tina Aljan, Jess Waller, Anna Morris, Clare Baxter, Rebekah Reynolds, Kendall Musgrave, Katie Bell, Hannah Higgins, Alison Jordan, Sara Marais, Ben McMillan, Abi Smale, Dave Probert, Sally White, Alexandra Sidoli, Cherie Wilkes, Charlotte Downes, Mrs Jones, Mrs Edgerton and Mr Helliker.
Apologies if we have missed anyone!
Free training opportunity
We have been contacted by The AIM Group who deliver Free Online Level 2 Accredited Courses to help better understand some key issues around young people’s mental health and wellbeing, along with a range of other qualifications that may help with developing your own careers.
Here’s some of the most popular subjects available:
Neuroscience in the Early Years – Children and Young Peoples Mental Health – Understanding Autism – Specific Learning Difficulties – Nutrition and Health – Adverse Childhood Experiences – Bullying in Children and Young People – Distressed Behaviour in Children – Mental Health Awareness – Counselling – Team Leading – Business Administration – Customer Service – Functional Skills English/Maths
These are just the popular qualifications, but they have over 30 available!
The qualifications are completed within a 6–12 week period in your own leisure. They are equivalent to a GCSE Grade C. You can do as many as you like, however you can only do one at a time.
The only criteria you must meet to be eligible, is:
Aged 19 or over on or before 31st August 2024
Have lived in the UK/EU for 3+ years
Not already on a Government funded course
If you are interested in undertaking one of these free online courses or would like further information, then please complete the following link
ASAP. This will then allow The AIM Group to contact you to discuss and get you started on your chosen course:
https://theaimgroup.co.uk/booking-form/001Q500000UTFTrIf you have any questions prior to expressing interest, call Shane Cooke on 0203 923 4013 or drop him an email at shane.cooke@theaimgroup.co.uk