Dear Parents and Carers,
It was great to see so many children (and their grown-ups) coming to this afternoon’s Book Swap.. The next one will be on Friday 5th December.
Community
In Monday’s Whole School Worship, the children considered how to respond to this question: What makes a community feel proud of its history?They were told about a special community centre in Manchester which gives families a safe place to meet, play cricket and football, dance, share food and celebrate their culture. Even Nelson Mandela paid a visit to it! The children were encouraged to think about a community being more than just buildings: it is the people , stories and pride shared in their history. It was agreed everyone can be involved in helping to protect and celebrate what makes our communities special. The Christian perspective from Paul’s letter to the Galatians (Chapter 3 verses 26-28) which explains believers of Jesus become children of God, uniting with God and all other believers, becoming one family was also reflected upon. Within this family, differences like being a boy or girl, or where you come from, do not matter anymore because everyone is equal and loved in God’s eyes
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Parent/Carer-Teacher Progress Meetings
Thank you to all of you who have made your appointments for the Parent/Carer-Teacher Progress Meetings that are taking place soon. If you haven’t yet done so, please book your slot through ParentMail to avoid being chased down by your children’s class teacher!
500 Words Competition
This year’s BBC 500 Words Story Writing Competition is up and running. Further details for any budding and aspiring authors can be found here
. The closing date for entries is Friday 7th November.
A Message From West Sussex Schools Library Service
We received this communication this week: In the front and/or back of some editions of the Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups series there is a reference to the author, Andrew Cope’s, former website for the series which was owned and managed by him. We understand an unconnected third party has recently taken control of the domain name and is using it to display a different website with inappropriate adult content. This website is not associated with Puffin or Andrew Cope. Please do not visit it and ensure that children do not visit it either.
We have checked our book shelves in classrooms and the school library and did not find any of these books. You may wish to check book shelves at home.
JC Sports Holiday Clubs
Please find attached details regarding the Half Term and Christmas Holiday Clubs. HAF places are available.
Have a lovely weekend.
Take care
Kim Huggett