Welcome back to The Circle! Our focus value this half term is curiosity and it’s great to see how much curiosity has been taking place this week, across all year groups. It’s also good to see the Year 3 children getting ready for their upcoming Shakespeare performance and the Year 1’s are planning a Spring celebration, so look out for the details! Remember to sign up by Monday if you are attending our annual Iftar event on Tuesday 18th March which everyone is welcome to. Have a good weekend when it arrives! Best wishes, Andi and team
Reception – Curiosity
This week, the children have shown great curiosity during Cool Time while exploring magnetism. They were excited to discover which objects are magnetic and investigate what happens when two magnets are inverted, causing them to repel. It was wonderful to see them actively exploring and deepening their understanding of the world around them!
Year 1- Curiosity
This week, we kicked off our new book, which will serve as the inspiration for our writing over the coming weeks. While we’ve kept the title of the book and the name of the main character a mystery for now, the children were incredibly curious today! They came up with some fantastic questions that will help us uncover more about both the book and its central character. We’re so proud of the thoughtful writing they’ve already done!
Year 2 – Curiosity
This week the children have begun exploring different artifacts from the Victorian Era. We have been investigating different games children played. They used the marbles and objects which Victorian children would have access to and created their own marble games. They wrote their rules and taught each other how to play the different games.
Year 3 – Joy
Year 3 have been working incredibly hard in rehearsals for their upcoming Performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Their enthusiasm shines through as they perfect their lines, refine their stage presence, and bring the play to life. A big thank you to all the parents who have been supporting their children at home by helping them learn their lines – your effort and encouragement makes a big difference!
Community Corner:
Annual Iftar event!
To all those observing Ramadan we wish you all Ramadan Mubarak! Thanks to everyone who has signed up for the event! If you haven't done so yet, please sign up by Monday next week. Iftar gathering
Community Garden now open on Saturdays
hanks to everyone who came along this morning – especially the wonderful little ‘budding’ gardeners! We had a great time sowing seeds, painting signs and pictures, and planting apple trees and currant bushes. 🌱🌳🚧🤗
Please fill in this form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h53zjtw8QHmFf7HgLRDkjGgMxlv4ioHHEgQqzs7Qtes/viewform?edit_requested=true – and use this link to join the WhatsApp group for more information and to let us know if you would like to attend – https://chat.whatsapp.com/JX6D7JWzdVTIjhWsTtNwXi.
PANCAKE FUN DAY – Christchurch Three Mills
Come and join us on Tuesday, 4th March 3-5pm, on Leggatt/Bisson Rd Green for Hot Chocs, Pancakes, Waffles and toppings. They'll be games and crafts and challenges and prizes. Bring along your entries to our competition by designing a postcard entitled A JOY-FILLED NEIGHBOURHOOD. And for those fasting for Ramadan – we will have some special Iftar gift packs to take home and enjoy later. We want the whole community to encounter a slice of the fun! As always, a free event with donations is welcome – we hope to see you there!"
Rev. Dan Scott (he/him)
Community Vicar
Christchurch Three Mills
email: [email protected]
phone: 07859053933
Cambridge Half-Marathon!
Maddy is running the Cambridge Half Marathon in just a few weeks to raise money for Mind, a charity that is incredibly close to her heart. After being so overwhelmed by the support she received during last year's run, it truly helped her push through, and she's hoping for that same encouragement this year. If you could kindly support her once again, it would mean the world to her!
A message from Maddy:
“Hi there! I’m running The Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9th, for the charity Mind. I’m running for Mind because of the incredible support they provide to those struggling with mental health. They do vital work, offering resources and care that can make a real difference. Having lost loved ones to mental health challenges, I want to honor their memory and raise awareness to help prevent others from experiencing the same. Any donation would mean the world to me and truly help me get to the finish line.”Giving Page
Love 4 reading
To promote the love of reading, we give every child a book for their birthday that they can keep and this is supported through your kind donations. Thank you to everyone who has donated books so far. We really appreciate it. If you'd like to donate more books, here's the link: Love4Reading Each purchase benefits the school and helps us buy even more books! Even better, share the link with friends and family. Thank you!
Notices:
Spare Clothes & PE Kits
Dear Parents and Carers,
We've noticed that our supply of spare clothes is running low, and with the children enjoying outdoor play in all weathers, it's essential we have enough to keep them comfortable and dry.
To help us manage this, your child's bag will be sent home with them every Friday.
Every Friday, please check your child's bag for the following:
- Labelled spare clothes: Accidents happen, and having extra clothes, underwear and footwear readily available helps us keep your child comfortable. Please ensure all items of your child's spare clothing are clearly labelled with their full name. This makes it much easier for us to return items to their rightful owners.
- Borrowed Spare Clothes: If your child has borrowed any spare clothes from school, please wash and return them to school on Monday or as soon as possible.
- PE Kits: Please ensure your child's PE kit is complete, clean, and ready for the following week. Again, please label all items.
This simple check will help us maintain an adequate supply of spare clothing and ensure your child is always prepared for their activities. Thank you for your understanding and support.
World Book Day!
This year, we’re celebrating World Book Day with the cosy theme of Bedtime Stories!
On Friday 7th March, we invite children to come to school in their comfiest pyjamas to prepare for the Big School 360 Bedtime Story! Children can bring along a favourite bedtime story and teddy. Children will be able to enjoy sharing their bedtime story with their friends in different classes throughout the day!
It will be a wonderful day filled with storytelling, imagination, and the joy of books. We can’t wait to see everyone in their cosy pyjamas ready to share their favourite stories.
After School club updates
FREDS Clubs
Mondays & Thursdays – Multisports
Wednesdays & Fridays-Drama
4Corners Clubs
Mondays – Spanish Clubs
Wednesdays & Thursdays Football Club
WEDNESDAY
Football club 15.15-16.15pm
Year Groups 1,2,3
Start date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
End date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Please click on the link below to secure your place limited spaces available https://4cornersports.classforkids.io/info/68
FRIDAY
Football club 15.15-16.15pm
Year Groups R,1,2,3
This class will be split into two groups
Start date: Friday 28th February 2025
End date: Friday 4th April 2025
Please click on the link below to secure your place limited spaces available https://4cornersports.classforkids.io/info/69
Football club will run for six consecutive weeks, the price will be £30 for the
term,Children are welcome to bring a healthy snack and bottle of water.
For any queries please use the contact details below;
Registration/Booking
Website:
Phone: 07511400986
Email: [email protected]
Breakfast Club and After School club
Link to pay for breakfast club and the school trip:
We will be moving our Student Management Information System (MIS) to Arbor in September 2024 and we are no longer using Reach More Parents (WEDUC) to take online payments for trips and the breakfast club. Please use this link to purchase breakfast club places and for trip payments.
Breakfast club opens from 7:50am Children need to arrive before 8.30 to join the breakfast club. If parents arrive at 8.30 or later they will be asked to wait at the main gate until 8.40, because the breakfast club is closed and children are already being taken to their various classes. If a child arrives a few minutes before the club closes, they can still eat breakfast in the classroom as we would never want a child to go without breakfast. It’s the case for all parents that if they let a member of staff know in the morning that their child hasn’t eaten breakfast, they will always be offered and encouraged to eat something as this is best for their wellbeing and learning.
We will be asking for a contribution of £2 per day. We can offer a discount for siblings and this cost does not affect families eligible for Free School Meals. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the School office and we will do our best to help.Thanks for your understanding.
After School club
Premier Wraparound will run after school every day the school is open, subject to demand/minimum bookings being met. For booking enquiries please contact [email protected] or Sophie Morris, [email protected] alternatively you can call on 01953499040 / 07857987693
Attendance Matters – every day counts
This week the average whole school attendance went down to 92.69% and our target is 97%. The class with the highest attendance this week was Reception class well done! Thank you for your efforts in making sure your children are here on time every day. If you ever need support with this – please let us know. You can email the office or speak to your child’s class teacher.
Diary Dates:
Here are some important upcoming events for your calendar, please make a note of them!
Community Cafe is open to the wider community and runs every Thursday from 9am – 11.30am. Please donate to the foodbank if you are able to. Next week there is an art workshop for parents, come along!
Year 2 School Trip to Ragged School Museum – Monday 3rd March 12:30 – 3:30pm
Reception (Seacole Class) trip to Young V&A – Tuesday 4th March 9am – 3:30pm
Reception (Simone Class) trip to Young V&A – Thursday 6th March 9am – 3:30pm
World Book Day – Friday 7th March
Iftar event in the Main Hall – Tuesday 18th March 5pm- 7pm
Y3 Shakespeare performance – Friday 21st March 9am – 4pm
Last day of term – Friday 4th April (Early closure at 12:45pm)
Easter Holiday – Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April
Easter Monday– Monday 21st April (Bank Holiday SCHOOL CLOSED)
INSET DAY – Tuesday 22nd April (SCHOOL CLOSED)
First day back to School – Wednesday 23rd April
Key Dates:
Year 2 School Trip to Ragged School Museum – Monday 3rd March –The children will be returning to school at 3:35pm. We encourage the children to dress up in Victorian clothing.
Iftar event (Main Hall) – Tuesday 18th March 5pm- 7pm
Last day of term – Friday 4th April (Early closure at 12:45pm)
INSET DAY – Tuesday 22nd April (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Chefs in Schools menu
All our meals are cooked daily with fresh ingredients. Click here to find out more about Chefs in Schools.
Week 1 – Week commencing 27.01.2025
Week 2 – Week commencing 03.01.2025
Week 3 – Week commencing 10.01.2025
