Weekly Achievement Awards
Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.
Congratulation in week 6 to: Jaxon, Dion, Louie, Jacob, Lydia, Coby, Sophie, Anna & Tiger-Joe
Hot Chocolate Friday
Teachers chose one child from each class who has gone over and above during week in helping others. The selected children then have a hot chocolate with Mr Rafferty.
This weeks achievers are: Rosa, Dorothy, Freddie, Olivia, Maizie, Scarlette, Lorenna, Penny & Quique
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Oscar, Harry, Annika, Orianna, Jake, Leo, Henry, Mia & Tilly
Whale Watchers competition
The Whale Watchers competition - sponsored by Brita and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Charity
Children have been invited to create an inspiring design to go on a Brita recycling bin that will encourage people to recycle. Entries must be completed with child's details - name, year group, class and handed in to the class teacher. The deadline for entries is Monday 17/10/22.
Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor classroom day is on Thurday 3rd November
It coincides with National Outdoor Classroom Day https://outdoorclassroomday.com/
Children will need to come to school wearing old clothes, raincoats, hats etc and need to bring wellies/outdoor boots/shoes. Please wear other shoes as we will need to take wellies off before going inside.
We are going to be revamping our bug hotel. Children can bring in items to put in there. We need logs, bricks(with holes) , pine cones, pots with holes, woodchips, roof tiles, straw, planks of wood, Hollow bamboo canes. Please bring on the day.
Also if anyone has any dry firewood we would be grateful for any donations.
Class Assembly
On Tuesday 18th October at 9.15am, Hedgehogs class will be performing our first class assembly of the year (and since all our Covid restrictions!). Parents of those in Hedgehogs class will be very welcome to attend and we look forward to welcoming you into school.
Fieldmice and Rabbits
Rabbits and all Fieldmice are looking for donations of small empty jars for their Autumn collections? Please bring any donations to the classrooms for next week. Thank you
FOMPS School Disco
Our first disco of this school year will take place on Tuesday 18 October.
KS1 5.00pm
KS2 6.16pm
£2.50 Entry with a drink and crisps
This year we are going to be doing things a little differently and asking children to sign up before the disco and pay via parentpay by Monday 17th October.
The office can accept cash if required. This must be the correct amount of money in a named envelope. (The office will have no change!) We are doing it this way so that entry into the disco is easier and quicker for your child.
It will be cash payments for the children's disco snacks during the event.
We are looking for a few people to help set up and organise before all the children arrive. Please sign up on the link below.
https://volunteersignup.org/3BF9B
There will be a school disco on Tuesday 18th October 2022, more details to follow...........
Christmas Cards
The children have been busy creating the art work for their Christmas cards. Please look out for the card and order form, coming home in the next few weeks.
Free School Meals
Parent Courses
Chippenham Netball
Up & Under Sports - Multi Sports Course / October half term 2022
The course will run at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham during the upcoming summer holidays!
Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October 2022 (5 days)
The activity programme is open to boys and girls of all abilities aged 5 – 13 years old and will give them the opportunity to learn new sports, improve skills, make new friends and HAVE FUN!
A fantastic variety of sports and activities each day. Sports will include: Climbing, Trampolining, Archery, Indoor Curling, Inflatable obstacle course, Football, Mini Olympics, Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Team Building Challenges
There will be daily competitions, prizes and certificates and our activity days are structured around teamwork and working together and are delivered in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Sessions will start at 9am and run through until 4pm.
£30 FOR THE DAY OR DISCOUNTED RATE OF £135 FOR ALL 5 DAYS
10 % SIBLING DISCOUNT IS ALSO AVAILABLE
To book your child on to the Multi Sports programme please visit - https://www.upandundersports.co.uk/product/october-half-term-2022-hardenhuish-school-multi-sports-course/
Family and Community Learning
Family and Community Learning have their new 2022/23 prospectus available. You can find a copy on the Parent Support Advisor page of our website.
Courses are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Courses are no cost to you if you:
• are 19+ and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years (refugees* / asylum seekers / have right to remain status are exempt from the 3-year residency requirement)
• And you either have less than 5 GCSEs grades A-C, are in receipt of benefits, a military family or you may have other issues that joining a course could help you with. You might be stuck in a rut or going through a difficult time? We want to hear from people who are unsure about if they can join, and we are always happy to talk things through.
www.workwiltshire.co.uk/family-learning
TD Days
Monday 24th July 2023
Tuesday 25th July 2023