Newsletter 4th March 2022

Headteacher Comment

Yesterday, Greenfields Primary School and Nursery put out an appeal to everyone in our community for items to support people fleeing from the chaos in Ukraine. Staff were overwhelmed with the response in this short time, and parcels have been coming into school all day. We have delivered our first drop this lunchtime, and are still collecting. There is more information further down the newsletter if you would like to know what to donate.

Everyone at Greenfields understands the impact of this conflict on every member of this community, with families in Ukraine or Russia, or in Poland, Moldova or Hungary, or wider European countries. Conflict is terrible for everyone concerned and we want to extend our thoughts and wishes for anyone who is affected, and their countries. We are always here to support everyone - please just ask.

Thank you for your continued support - I would like to wish you a peaceful weekend.

Mrs Appleby

World Book Day

On Thursday, Greenfields celebrated World Book Day 2022 in style.! The children were invited to come in as their favourite book character. There were many convincing book characters that had come to life around school with some very inventive home-made costumes. Have a look at the pictures to see if you can spot your favorite character.

Cheeky Monkeys class had a fabulous World Book Day! They focused on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll and made mad hats, decorated biscuits and had a Mad Hatters Tea Party! Everyone made a fantastic effort with their costumes and had a brilliant time!

Marvellous Meerkats had an incredible World Book Day too, They explored the book Alice in the Wonderland. Children had fun making magic 'drink me' potions, carried out drama and character role play and crated arts and crafts using a wide range of Art and DT resources.

Proud Lions were also rocking it on World Book Day, proving you are never too old to dress-up!

Shrove Tuesday

This week in Cookery Club the children enjoyed celebrating Shrove Tuesday. This term the children have also enjoyed making flapjacks and cakes. Yum Yum.

Excellent Slime

Excellent Elephants had a fun hook lesson for their new Talk 4 Writing unit! The children followed instructions and made their own slime 😊

Thank You Everyone

Due to the worsening situation in Ukraine, Greenfields have decided to help the affected people of Ukraine and have asked parents to donate any of the following items so that we can pass them on to The Food Shack in Kettering, who are organising the relief effort:

* Personal hygiene items - toilet paper, disposable tissues, wet wipes, towels, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, pads, tampons, nappies for babies, nappies for adults

* Blankets, sleeping bags, towels, mats, raincoats, hats, gloves, scarfs,

* Torches, power banks, batteries, matches, lighters, candles, thermoses, thermal mugs, energy bars, reusable paper/wooden utensils - bowls, plates, cups, spoons, forks, knives