www.briarhillstmargarets.co.uk Briar Hill Infant School

Newsletter20th November 2015

We have had a very busy start to Autumn 2 and we are well under way with our Christmas concert preparations. The children will be having a Christmas Making Day in school on Thursday 26th November in order to decorate the school for Christmas and make special items to bring home. The children are very excited about making a bauble for the school tree which they will bring home on the last day of term. If you have not already returned your slip and would like your child to make one please return as soon as possible.

SByrne

PTA

The PTA helps fund projects and resources in school to provide ‘extras’ not already provided by the school's main income – often 'fun things' that enhance the children’s learning experiences and making it more interesting and exciting. The PTA held and run a very successful Spooky Sparkle Disco in October raising a grand total of £660.00. A huge thank you to all of those that helped organise and run this event. We would also like to thank the PTA for funding our musical instruments in school. The wonderful new resources enables all children to experience a range of instruments and for each child to have access to an instrument in their lessons.

They have also made a contribution to our whole school trip to Warwick Arts Centre to see the Gruffalo’s Child. Please support their next venture, the Christmas Fayre on Friday 4th December. ReminderFriday 27th November – Silly Socks day with Uniform in return for an alcoholic bottle for the Adult Tombola and child gift for the children's Tombola.Friday 4th December – Festive Christmas Hats with Uniform in return for cakes (decorated ) for the cake stall.

ReminderReception Christmas Concerts at Briar Hill Infant School

Tues 8th December – HB7 Wed 9th December – HB8 Thurs 10th December – HB9Reception concerts will be performed at school at 9.30am. Younger siblings are not allowed at these concerts so please ensure you have made childcare arrangements. Please join us afterwards for refreshments and our celebration of learning.

Year One and Year Two Concerts at St Margaret's ChurchTuesday 1st December – HB1 and HB6 @ 10.00amWednesday 2nd December – HB2 and HB4 @ 10.00amFriday 4th December – HB3 and HB5 @ 10.00am

  

Friday 13th NovemberThank you very much for your donations. We raised a total of £254.67

    Shoe Boxes Thank you very much for your generosity. We sent 109 boxes to the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child shoe box appeal.

    Polite ReminderPlease could any money that is sent into school be put in a clearly labelled envelope stating your child’s name, class and what the money is for. If you are sending money into school for more than one item, could we ask that this is put into separate envelopes. Many thanks for your support.

   New Dinner Menu We are starting a new dinner menu on Mon 23rd Nov. Yours child's choice will be allocated on the previous dietary information you have provided us. Copy of menu on website / email and in book bags.

Year two Recruitment DayThe children in Year Two took part in a World War One Recruitment Day on Thursday 12th November. The children and staff dressed up in amazing costumes and had a fantastic learning experience . A huge thank you to the amazing staff who planned a superb day ‘bringing history alive’!

Diary DatesTuesday 1st December HB1 and HB6 Concert at St Margaret’s Church 10am

Wednesday 2nd December HB2 and HB4 Concert at St Margaret’s Church 10am

Friday 4th December HB3 and HB5 Concert at St Margaret’s Church 10am

Friday 4th December Christmas Fayre at 3.15pm -5.15pm

Tuesday 8th December HB7 concert and celebration of learning 9.30am

Wednesday 9th December HB8 concert and celebration of learning 9.30am

Thursday 10th December HB9 concert and celebration of learning 9.30am

Thursday 10th December Celebration of learning Years 1 and 2 at 2.45pm

Tuesday 15th December Theatre Trip ‘Gruffalo’s Child’

Wednesday 16th December Christmas Dinner for Hot School Meal Children

Thursday 17th December Christmas party afternoon

Friday 18th December Last day of term