St Luke’s Newsletter
15.12.16
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe but this is probably the last newsletter of 2016, unless I have forgotten something and have to write a supplementary one!
Exciting news we now have a crossing patrol on North Road Kim is there to help the children cross over safely.
I hope you are beginning to feel festive, I know all the children are. The excitement and exhaustion levels are high. When I walk around school children are busy creating, and working with a real sense of anticipation. Talking to them many of the children are hoping Father Christmas will bring them something techie that connects to the internet. The web is fantastic but also contains dangers for children such as them being exposed to something they are not ready for. Please be vigilant when they are on line to make sure you know what they are seeing and doing.
The sporting year continues to be a good one with the swimming squad winning the Gala on Wednesday and we are waiting to hear about the football league. The football team only lost one match so they are first or second. Even more importantly than this the children have performed with great sportsmanship.
A number of parents have been to see me concerned that other parents have approached their child in the playground to remonstrate with them for something that happened during the school day. Children have gone home very distressed. Can I remind you that things that happen between children during the school day should be dealt with by school staff, please let us know if something has happened to upset your child rather than dealing with it yourself.
The PTA Christmas Fair raised about £900 well done to everyone who supported this event in any way. Remember to get your quiz sheets in by tomorrow no matter how many questions you have answered!
The Christmas events we have held so far have gone well. The play has been enchanting, the party exciting and the choir singing beautiful. There are still many events to go:
Friday 16th December Year 5/6 party.
Sunday 18th December Choir singing at St Luke’s Carol service meet there in uniform at 6.15pm
Monday 19th Kestrels/Peregrines & Osprey’s party
Tuesday 20th Our carol service at St Luke’s church at about 9.20ish. Please do join us. There will be refreshments afterwards.
Tuesday 20th finish for the holiday. School reopens on Wednesday 4th January.

If I don’t see you in person before Tuesday let me wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Alice Littlehailes