[heading]Christmas at Cathedral School[/heading]
Dear Parents,
Congratulations to Year 5 who led our Christmas worship this morning at Southwark Cathedral. Their performance of ‘Mary, Mary’ was so accomplished and really brought the Christmas story to life. They were accompanied by the beautifully singing voices of Years 2, 3, 4 and 6. The congregation were also treated to a performance of ‘Mary had a Baby’ by Nursery, Reception and Year 1. For more photos of the service please visit the school blog.
The whole school have been working hard on our Christmas hall displays which are Christmas carol themed.
Christmas is always a busy and very special time at Cathedral School and with this in mind please see below for main Christmas events and arrangements:
Christmas Cards
We have a post box outside the office for children's school Christmas cards. These will be distributed to classes after lunch each day. Please ask your child to write the recipient's name and class clearly on each envelope.
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Jumper Day will take place on Wednesday 14th December. The children can replace their school jumper with a Christmas jumper for the day (children should wear school uniform skirt/trousers, shirt, shoes etc. as usual).
This is a nationwide initiative with all proceeds going to Save the Children.
- Please can children bring a donation of £2 to school in a named envelope
- Children can wear a Christmas jumper to school on 14th December (the jumper can be home-made)
- If children do not have a Christmas jumper they can wear a jumper containing Christmas colours to school on that day (red, green etc.)
- Please do not wear trainers or high heeled shoes or boots to school
Christmas Lunch
School Christmas lunch will be served on the 14th December, complete with tinsel, Christmas crackers and lots of Christmas cheer.
Christmas Parties
The Key Stage 1 party is on Tuesday 20th December and Key Stage 2 will have their party on Wednesday 21th December. If your child is in Key Stage 1 or 2 and would like to wear party clothes they may bring them to school in a named bag and get changed just before the party.
Please note no high-heeled shoes are to be worn and there is no need to bring in food or drink as the parties will take place after lunch.
Christmas ‘Stay and Play’ & Foundation Stage Nativity Play
The Nursery and Reception Nativity play will be performed at 9am on Wednesday the 14th of December.
Following the performance, parents are invited to participate in a Christmas ‘Stay and Play’ session complete with Christmas themed activities such as painting, making decorations and carol singing! The ‘Stay and Play’ sessions will finish at 10.15am.
A separate letter has been sent out to Nursery and Reception parents regarding EYFS Christmas parties and Stay and Play sessions.
Important Dates
The last day of the Autumn Term is Wednesday 21st December and we look forward to welcoming everybody back on Wednesday 11th January.
Best wishes,
Mrs Scott
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In November the school was featured in the Sunday Times Top 100 schools. There are about 19,000 primary schools in the country so to be ranked 46th is a fantastic achievement.
We are proud of the pupils and members of staff who worked so hard for these outcomes, as well as the very supportive parent community. It is our families’ sense of commitment to our school that drive us to persevere in our relentless pursuit of excellence for all of our pupils.
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There is a Bake Sale on 14th December in the hall at 3.15pm. As the poster below says, helpers, makers and bakers are required. The email addresses of who to contact can be found on the posters. Bake Sale Poster
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The term dates for the academic year 2017-18 are on the website http://www.cathedralprimaryschool.com/parents/term-dates/ . As ever, please use them for booking future holidays.
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A reminder that scooters and bikes should not be ridden in the playground; please leave them against the fence.
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Collective worship begins at 8.55am. As ever, parents will be unable to enter the hall after this time to avoid interruption.
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Mr Scott will be on Jury Service from 12th December 2016. It is anticipated to last two weeks, though of course, could go on longer. Mr Rojas and Miss Godsell are the senior members of staff when Mrs Scott and Mr Scott are not in school.
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Next week (W/B 05/12/16) is the last week of clubs this term.
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[box title="Bake Sale" color="#0D83DD"]
There is a Bake Sale on 14th December in the hall at 3.15pm. As the poster below says, helpers, makers and bakers are required. The email addresses of who to contact can be found on the posters. Bake Sale Poster
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[box title="Term Dates 2017 - 18" color="#0D83DD"]
The term dates for the academic year 2017-18 are on the website http://www.cathedralprimaryschool.com/parents/term-dates/ . As ever, please use them for booking future holidays.
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[box title="Scooters and bikes" color="#0D83DD"]
A reminder that scooters and bikes should not be ridden in the playground; please leave them against the fence.
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[box title="Collective Worship" color="#0D83DD"]
Collective worship begins at 8.55am. As ever, parents will be unable to enter the hall after this time to avoid interruption.
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[box title="Jury Service" color="#0D83DD"]
Mr Scott will be on Jury Service from 12th December 2016. It is anticipated to last two weeks, though of course, could go on longer. Mr Rojas and Miss Godsell are the senior members of staff when Mrs Scott and Mr Scott are not in school.
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