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Anti-Bullying Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next week 13th<\/sup> to 17th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong> is anti-bullying week.\u00a0 The theme this year promotes difference and equality in schools with the tag-line \u2018All Different, All Equal\u2019.\u00a0 We will be doing some work on this in school.\u00a0 Some useful information for parents is available online at anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk.<\/p>\n

Flu Vaccines and Year 6 Height and Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n

The NHS team will be visiting school on Tuesday 14th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong> in the morning to vaccinate the children in years1, 2, 3, 4 and reception against flu; only the children whose parents returned the form will receive the vaccine.<\/p>\n

While the nurses are in school they will also carry out the height and weight checks on year 6 children, whose parents have not completed the opt-out form.<\/p>\n

Christmas Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

The children have started rehearsing for the Christmas Play, you may have already received a slip with lines to learn and costume details, if not it will come home next week.<\/p>\n

Infant Visit to St Margaret\u2019s Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children will visit St Margaret\u2019s Church in Hornby on Thursday 16th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong> in the afternoon as part of History learning.<\/p>\n

PTA Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PTA will be holding a planning meeting in school on Thursday 16th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong> at 2:30pm<\/em><\/strong>, everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n

School Meals<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have purchased a system that will allow parents to pay for school meals online if they wish.\u00a0 Details will be sent home in the next couple of weeks, at this point we will continue to offer payment by cheque or cash as well, if this suits you better.<\/p>\n

Mufti Day for PTA Christmas Hamper Goods<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday 17th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong> all children are invited to wear their own clothes to come to school in return for a donation of a raffle prize.\u00a0 It could be a selection box, box of chocolates, box of biscuits, bottle of something alcoholic, Christmas pudding or anything you think suitable to go in one of our fabulous hampers.<\/p>\n

PTA Presents and Prosecco Night \u2013 Friday 17th<\/sup> November <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would like to come along and enjoy a glass of something in a relaxed atmosphere whilst making a start on your Christmas shopping from our fabulous stalls, no need to worry about a ticket, you can just pay on the door on the night. We\u2019d love to see you! But if you are unable to come that evening and would like to add your support by buying a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the 15 gorgeous prizes donated by our stall holders, please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter and return with payment on Monday. Tickets cost \u00a32.00 each<\/em><\/strong> and of course if you win we will put your prize to one side for you to collect at a later date. Many thanks in advance for your support.<\/p>\n

Tea Towels<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone who has returned the slip and payment for the self-portrait tea towels, they should be included in your Friday bag today.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t returned your order yet, it\u2019s not too late, just talk to Michelle Norris in the playground as there are still tea towels available!<\/p>\n

School Photographs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The photographs arrived in school earlier this week.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t already picked them up they are included in your Friday bag today.<\/p>\n

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