End of term
Today was the final day of term 3, we hope you have a lovely break from school and we will welcome you back on Monday 19th February. We had a lovely finish to the term today and the children have had a fantastic (and slightly muddy) day spent outside. They have explored, made bird feeders and houses, done orienteering, toasted pancakes, made faces and hearts and much much more!
Outdoor PE Kit
Please can all pupils bring in their outdoor PE kit for after half term and make sure it can stay in school for all PE lessons.
Badgers and Pine Martens - Library Trip
Badgers and PM had fun listening to Tracy tell silly stories and share her latest recommendations. The children were so inspired to read some of the latest books that some came away with 4 books! A reminder that the children can have their library books for 3 weeks before they need to return.
Maizie - I always love it when Tracy reads silly stories and puts on brilliant voices because it brings the books to life and gives the characters, well, character.
Tracy also shared information on The Booksters, a book club for readers in year 5 and 6. Please see the poster below for further information.
Dance Festival
We cannot be prouder of the year 6 pupils who performed in this year's dance festival on Monday night. They performed to a sellout Neeld Hall and all did so with such energy, enthusiasm and with such large smiles on their faces. An extra shout out to our amazing comperes Quique and Annabella who opened the festival on its opening night!
The whole experience was really fun because you get to see other people perform and you get to perform in front of an actual audience! - Nefeli
Thinking Day - 22nd February
Everyone involved in Girlguiding may come to School in their Guiding uniform to join in with all the others around the world celebrating World Thinking Day.
Parent Resource - online safety
Please see links below to the parent resources and recording of the Online Safety talk
Recording Link (please do NOT to share this link publicly online / social media etc)
Requests
Foxes class would like you to collect sweet/snack wrappers that they may have ready to bring in over the next week. Not individual sweet wrappers but actual packets e.g. the packet from a bag of Haribos or the packet from a bag of crisps or skittles etc.
We have a large number of library books outstanding on children's accounts. Please can you check at home and return any library books or let us know if you no longer have any
Please can Fieldmice Class have any shoes boxes you may have over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you
Monkton Mole Awards
A big congratulations to term 3's Monkton Mole Winners
Fieldmice - Amelia
Rabbits - Teddy
Hedgehogs - Isabella
Otters - Dion
Owls - Beren
Squirrels - Ruby
Foxes - Ethan
Badgers - Caelan
Pine Martens - Quique
Head teachers - Stanley
Class Assemblies
Class assemblies will take place on Tuesday mornings at 9.05am. Family and friends are welcome, tea and coffee will be served after.
Foxes - 5th March 2024
Otters - 12th March 2024
Hedgehogs - 19th March 2024
Squirrels - 30th April 2024
Owls - 11 June 2024
Fieldmice - 18th June 2024
MDSA
We are looking for people to join our lunchtime/play leader team. This would be Monday - Thursday 11.40am - 1.00pm. If you would like to apply or would just like to know a bit more about the role then please do email.
Online Art Gallery
Sarah Bond - Art visit
Foxes class had a visit from Sarah Bond for a Printing workshop this week. The children created prints inspired by Sarah’s own work on wind turbines, they produced fantastic pieces which will be displayed around school and in the Online gallery, a few were entered into the Year 5 Artbytes competition too.
FOMPS
FOMPS
Dear Amazing Parents,
FOMPS is our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): the heartbeat of our school community. Together, we make magic happen – from supporting educational initiatives to creating unforgettable memories for our kids. Now, it’s time to put our thinking caps on and brainstorm some fantastic fundraising events for 2024! Every pound we raise directly benefits our children’s education and experiences. Collaborating on fun events strengthens our bonds as a school family.
Which kinds of events would your family and friends attend? Do you have a unique idea? A quirky twist on a classic event? A passion project waiting to bloom?
Please email your fundraising ideas to fompspta@gmail.com by the 18th February - that's by the end of the half-term holiday.
What's On?
Remember to donate to FOMPS by doing your online shopping through The Giving Machine
Follow FOMPS on Facebook for information and reminders on events.
Booksters
The Library runs a monthly book club for year 5 and 6, please the flyer below for dates and more information.
Pick up and play
If you have never played a musical instrument before, but fancy giving it a go, why not come along to Wiltshire Young Musicians' Pick Up and Play groups? You can choose to learn either a trumpet, trombone or horn (Brass) or what about a violin, cello or double bass (Strings). With WYM’s Pick Up and Play workshops, you don’t even need an instrument as one will be provided for you.
https://www.wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk/pick-up-and-play/
Wiltshire Young Musicians
TD Days
Thursday 28th March
Tuesday 23rd July
Wednesday 24th July