Dear Parent / Carer

Please find below some important information about dates / events coming up over the next week:

• KS1 Christmas Performances at 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm – Tuesday 17^th December: KS1 children need to return to School at 5.30 pm at the car-park / kitchen door please.  Parents will be able to access the front door from 5.45 pm.  If anyone has any mobility issues and are likely to require emergency evacuation assistance should the need arise, please inform us in advance of the shows.

• Grand Xmas Raffle: The raffle prizes will be drawn at the KS1 evening performance next Tuesday 17^th December.   If anyone would like any more spare tickets, these are available from the School office.  Thank you for your very kind donations of prizes.

• Reception Forest School – Thursday 19^th December at 10.00 am.

• Whole School Xmas Disco – Thursday 19^th December from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: If your child is not attending the disco next Thursday afternoon, please can you collect them from the front door at 3.20 pm as the gates will be locked.  Children can bring their party clothes in a bag to get changed into.  If any KS2 children are walking home, please remember to send in a note giving permission.  Please note that School will provide the children with some sweets and crisps so they don't need any money!

• Whole School Christingle Service in School on the morning of Friday 20^th December: We are holding a Christingle Carol Service in School for the children next Friday morning and we are asking parents to provide an orange for their child for the service to be brought into School by next Tuesday morning please ready for them to be decorated.

• Last Day – Friday 20^th December at 1.15 pm: Just a reminder that we are finishing early next Friday at 1.15 pm.  If your child is in Key Stage 2 and you want them to walk home, then please send in a permission note.

• Cumberland Council’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF): There are still some remaining places for the Holiday Activity and Food programme and should be booked directly with the providers.   You can find out more about eligibility and the activities available at gov.uk/holidays  HAF Copeland Area.pdf

• Tuesday 7^th January 2025: Children return to School.

We would like to wish you all a happy Christmas.

Kind regards

Mrs Rose