This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Dear Lord,

I pray you would open my eyes to see people who need me to be that friend for them.

Help me to be the friend I desire and long to have.

Help me to seek to serve my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Help me to walk beside them in their trials and suffering.

Amen.

EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL TICKET OFFER
UNITED WE RISE

Hi Teacher / School Administrator,

One of the biggest matches of the WSL season is coming to Old Trafford on Sat 18 May 2024 (KO: 14:00)*. United Women are set to take on Chelsea in a box office clash and we are pleased to share an EXCLUSIVE schools offer for you!

For every six child tickets purchased for the game, you can claim a free adult ticket! (Child Tickets are priced at only £7.50. Adults £15)

How to claim…
Simply select your seats from the seating plan online. For every 6 Under 16 tickets you add to the basket, 1 adult ticket will automatically be changed to complimentary. This offer is valid until 5pm, Friday 19 April so don't delay as there are only a limited number of schools tickets available.

United We Rise

Please see the leaflet below for details of the NSSport Holiday Club running over half-term.

The BBC Radio Berkshire Make a Difference Awards are back for 2024! For the third year, BBC Radio Berkshire wants to celebrate and say thank you to people living in our villages and towns who make where we live a better place. Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. Now it’s time to recognise them for all their hard work. Whether it’s caring for someone in need, being a brilliant neighbour, or inspiring children in the classroom, if you know someone who is really making a difference to your life or where you live, then you can nominate them for an Award.

There are 8 categories; Volunteer, Community, Fundraiser, Carer, Great Neighbour, Bravery, The Green Award, The Animal Award

Nominations are now open and will close on Sunday 10th March 2023 at 11:00pm. The winners will be announced at our Make a Difference awards ceremony in September.

You can nominate someone you know here http://www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice.

Please note that you can’t nominate yourself and you can’t nominate any of the winners or shortlisted nominees from last year’s awards in the same category.

There’s a great guide to how to nominate here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h8k50p

Please do pass this on to anyone you think might be interested and feel free to share details on your socials. You can also follow #BBCMakeADifference for more details.

 Please see below details of Bikeability courses running during half-term:

Level 1 & 2 Bikeability Training for Year 5 and above, two day course, £20

(This is open to children who are confident cyclists and who are in Years 5, 6 and 7)

Woodford Park: 12th & 13th February, 9:30-3pm, Level 1 & 2 course, 12 children

 Level 3 Bikeability Training for Year 6 and above, one day course, £10

(This is open to children in Years 6 and above who have completed Bikeability Level 2)

Woodford Park: 14th February, 9:30-3pm, Level 3 course, 3 children

Woodford Park: 15th February, 9:30-3pm, Level 3 course, 3 children

Woodford Park: 16th February, 9:30-3pm, Level 3 course, 3 children

The website is;  We run great holiday courses. - Cycle training specialists (avanticycling.co.uk)

We have arranged level 1 & 2 Bikeability courses for Year 6 in July.

Census day- Thursday 18th January School lunch changes this week- menus have been swapped on Thursday on Friday so there is Fish fingers on Thursday & Korma on Friday. Parent Mail has been updated so please recheck any advance orders and make the necessary changes.

Reading FC Grassroots fixture: When? Reading vs Leyton Orient Saturday 27^th January 2024, 3pm Where? Select Car Leasing Stadium

How to qualify for the discount and confirm your attendance?

We would be delighted if you could join us for our 3^rd schools and grassroots fixture of 2023-24. And as part of our special invitation, we would like to offer the below discounted prices: 12 and Under: £1, 17 and Under: £3, 18 to 24: £5, 65 and over: £5, Adult: £10

To redeem, please visit https://ticketing.readingfc.co.uk and enter the following unique coupon code: #FinchampsteadCEPrimary in the basket once you have logged in and selected your tickets.
How many tickets can we purchase? There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy using your unique code. And, for every ticket which is purchased you will receive one entry in a prize draw for a chance to win a series of ‘money can’t buy experience’ prizes!

Important!  This offer applies to tickets in the Eamonn Dolan Stand blocks and Y19/Y20 of the Sir John Madejski Stand. Coupon codes are valid up until 4 hours before kick-off.

If you have any questions about either offer, please email sales@readingfc.co.uk or call 0118 968 1313. Come on URRRZZ!!

Yours Sincerely , Paul Collins, Head of Ticketing, Reading Football Club

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Dear Lord,

Heavenly Father, in times of darkness and uncertainty,

we turn to You for hope.

You are the source of all hope and the light that shines in the darkness.

Fill our hearts with hope, Lord,

and help us trust in Your plan, even when we cannot see the way.

Amen

If you are wondering whether your family qualify for Free school meals please follow this link:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

It gives information regarding the various qualifying categories. Having read the guidance if you think you might qualify, please talk to Mrs Lawrence in the school office as we can send in requests to check. Guidance forms & an application form are available in the lobby, please complete and return to Mrs Lawrence. Please do not approach WBC directly as the requests need to come from schools.

Free festive film event showing trio of holiday classics

Start your Christmas at Wokingham Leisure Centre at the Carnival Hub, where there will be free films, fun and a raffle with lots of exciting prizes to be won.

The event is being hosted by Places Leisure on Friday 22 December and features a trio of Christmas films:

• Miracle on 34th Street (10am to 12noon)
• Elf (2pm to 4pm)
• Deck the Halls (6pm to 8pm)

The event is free and open to everyone, whether you are attending with friends and family, alone, or just wanting to escape the cold for a few hours.

Free refreshments will also be available, including mince pies, shortbread, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Donations are welcome on the day to raise funds for No5, a charity providing mental health services to young people.

Reserve your space online or you can call (0118) 977 0007 to speak to a member of the team.

Bracknell Music Centre @ Ranelagh School, Saturday 18th November 1.30-3.30pm

10% off following term's lessons if signed up within 24 hours.

Please see the leaflet attached.

School Lunches update:

The Tomato pasta option Week 2 Monday, will be plain sauce ongoing & not the spicy option offered on Monday 6th November.

Week 2 Wednesday, the chicken will be served plain, with the coatings supplied separately if wanted.

WBC is asking for responses regarding the cost of living crisis, deadline 9th November, if you would like to contribute:

https://engage.wokingham.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/cost-of-living-survey-october-2023

Hi Finchampstead CE Primary School, 2^nd Schools and Grassroots fixture of 2023-24 Season!

We want your noise and support again for our 2^nd School and Grassroots fixtures of the season. We’d like to sincerely thank you for your support at our 1^st School and Grassroots fixture of the season in September when we welcomed 3,000 of you from our local schools and grassroots clubs.

You have been invited to Reading Football Club’s 2^nd Schools and Grassroots Fixtures of 2023-24!

When? Reading vs Barnsley Saturday 9^th December, 3pm Where? Select Car Leasing Stadium

How to qualify for the discount and confirm your attendance?

We would be delighted if you could join us for our 2^nd schools and grassroots fixture of 2023-24. And as part of our special invitation, we would like to offer the below discounted prices: 12 and Under: £1 17 and Under: £3 18 to 24: £5 65 and over: £5 Adult: £10

To redeem, please visit https://ticketing.readingfc.co.uk and enter the following unique coupon code: #FinchampsteadCEPrimary in the basket once you have logged in and selected your tickets. 

How many tickets can we purchase? There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy using your unique code. And, for every ticket which is purchased you will receive one entry in a prize draw for a chance to win a series of ‘money can’t buy experience’ prizes!

Important!  This offer applies to tickets in the Eamonn Dolan Stand blocks and Y19/Y20 of the Sir John Madejski Stand. Coupon codes are valid up until 4 hours before kick-off.

If you have any questions about either offer, please email sales@readingfc.co.uk or call 0118 968 1313.

Come on URRRZZ!! Yours Sincerely Paul Collins Head of Ticketing Reading Football Club

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Dear Lord,

I am extremely thankful for all of your blessings in my life.

I pray that you remind me of just how blessed I am,

and that you never allow me to forget to show my gratitude in prayer and returned acts of kindness.

Thank you, Lord.

Amen

If you are wondering whether your family qualify for Free school meals please follow this link:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

It gives information regarding the various qualifying categories. Having read the guidance if you think you might qualify, please talk to Mrs Lawrence in the school office as we can send in requests to check. Guidance forms & an application form are available in the lobby, please complete and return to Mrs Lawrence. Please do not approach WBC directly as the requests need to come from schools.

We have received detaiIs for any families wanting to apply for places at Luckley House for a place in Year 7 at Luckley in 2024, or a deferred Year 9 place for 2026. The application deadline is Monday 13 November 2023.

Application is via our website at Apply at Luckley | Senior School Wokingham | Luckley House (luckleyhouseschool.org)

Entrance tests are taking place in small groups throughout November and early January.

We have two places still available for our Year 6 Taster Day on Thursday 9 November. This is open to any Year 6 pupil that didn’t attend a Taster Day at Luckley in Year 5 last summer. 

Any parents still considering their options can make an individual appointment to visit for a tour and meeting with Mrs Bizior, the Headmistress. These take place on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings between 9am and 10.30am. Contact Mrs Crombie to arrange an appointment at Registrar@luckleyhouseschool.org Tel: 0118 974 3221

KEY DATES FOR 2024 ENTRY: Registration by Monday 13 November 2023, Bursary applications by Friday 29 September 2023, Entrance Exams - Various dates from mid November 2023, Scholarships Assessment Days - Early January 2024, Deadline for accepting a place - Monday 4 March 2024

Avanti Cycling would like to publicise the courses they have running over half-term.

  Bikeability Level 1&2  course for year 5 and above  are available on 23rd October, 9am-3pm,Woodford Park, RG5 4LY

The website is; www.avanticycling.co.uk/holiday-courses

We will be running sessions via school for Year 6 pupils next Summer as well.

If you are looking for half-term activities inspiration take a look at the ideas on the Wokingham Rocks site- https://www.wokinghamrocks.co.uk/

Enjoy pinchos and a party for Día de la Hispanidad-

Celebrate the National Day of Spain in style at Salty Olive in Wokingham. The independent and authentic Spanish pinchos bar and restaurant opened in Elms Walk earlier this year as part of our multi-million-pound town centre regeneration project. The team is hosting its first live music event tomorrow (Thursday 12 October), with entertainment from Javier Moreno & Los Amigos Band.Tickets are £40 per person and this includes a drink on arrival, a sharing platter of cold pinchos and four hot pinchos per person, plus dessert. Dinner is served at 7pm, with entertainment starting at 8.30pm. Contact Salty Olive to reserve a space for this event.

A variety of organisations will be visiting Lower Earley Library on Tuesday 24 October to help you better understand the services available locally.

Join us outside the library from 10am to 12noon to find out more, with fun and free activities for children on offer too.

Organisations taking part include Herbies Hegehogs, Sport in Mind, My Journey, The Link Visiting Scheme, Dr Bike, Trinity Church and Thames Valley Police.

Please follow the link for details of the Wokingham Book Festival to be held over the weekend of 14th- 15th October https://wokingham-tc.gov.uk/bookfest/

There are others too. Click to find all the nearest here or view a list of all areas.

Reading FC Schools and Grassroots fixture of the season v Burton Albion this Saturday, 3pm Kick off. 

We also have some great prizes on offer for your School which you can read more about here

We cannot wait to see thousands of you once again cheering the team on so we would really appreciate it if you can give this one final push and share the below.

You have been invited to Reading Football Club’s 1^st Schools and Grassroots Fixtures of 2023-24!

When? Reading vs Burton Albion, Saturday 30^th September, 3pm

Where? Select Car Leasing Stadium

How to qualify for the discount and confirm your attendance? We would be delighted if you could join us for our 1^st schools and grassroots fixture of 2023-24. And as part of our special invitation, we would like to offer the below discounted prices:

12 and Under: £1, 17 and Under: £3, 18 to 24: £5, 65 and over: £5, Adult: £10

To redeem, please visit https://ticketing.readingfc.co.uk and enter the following unique coupon code: #FinchampsteadCEPrimary in the basket once you have logged in and selected your tickets.
How many tickets can we purchase? There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy using your unique code. You also have the chance of winning your School some fantastic prizes by entering here.

Important!  This offer applies to tickets in the Eamonn Dolan Stand blocks and Y19/Y20 of the Sir John Madejski Stand. Coupon codes are valid up until 4 hours before kick-off.

You can also use the same coupon code to join us for the below women’s fixture:

When? Reading Women v Sheffield United Women, Sunday 22^nd October, 12pm

Where? Select Car Leasing Stadium

Prices 12 and Under: £1, 17 and Under: £2, 18 to 24: £3, 65 and over: £3, Adult: £5

Important!  This offer applies to tickets in blocks G9 and G10 of the West Lower Stand only. Coupon codes are valid up until 4 hours before kick-off.

If you have any questions about either offer, please email sales@readingfc.co.uk or call 0118 968 1313.

Come on URRRZZ!!

Yours Sincerely, Paul Collins, Head of Ticketing, Reading Football Club

Autumn Events for Finchampstead CofE Primary School's Year 5 and Year 6 Pupils and Parents

For parents who are interested in Leighton Park for secondary choices, please see the following links:  on our reel or on our online gallery.  

Below are the details of some events being run during the Autumn Term at Leighton Park. Interested families from Finchampstead CofE Primary School are warmly invited to any or all of these events. Places can be booked online at https://www.leightonpark.com/visit-leighton-park/, by calling 0118 987 9608 or by emailing admissions@leightonpark.com.

Weekday Open Mornings, Fridays 13^th October and 10^th November, 9.00am

Our weekday open mornings run from 9.00am to 11.00am. They include a student-led tour, an opportunity to meet staff and students within our different departments and talks by the Head, Matthew Judd, and the Director of Fryer (Years 7 and 8), Becky Edwards.

Taster Day for Students Currently in Year 6, Tuesday 14^th November

Aimed at pupils currently in Year 6, our Taster Day offers a chance to sample life on the Park and to learn something new, whilst getting to know the School and the people who may become future friends and teachers. Each day runs from 8.30am to 3.30pm

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Heavenly Father,

You are the God of all compassion.

You have shown me kindness my whole life, and Your word teaches me that I should respond to others with this same kindness.

 So I ask for Your help

to give me the compassion I need to reach those around me.

Amen.

The CAN network has been asked by SEND Voices Wokingham to re-send the annual SEND survey.  The original link had a technical problem and a new link has been set up.  The deadline has been extended to 30^th June for you to have your say in this important annual survey!

Annual Wokingham Borough SEND Survey 2023

SEND Voices Wokingham (the independent parent carer forum for Wokingham Borough) are running the annual SEND survey to get a complete understanding of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability services for families in the Borough. They would love to hear your experiences of education, health and social care services in the Wokingham Borough.

A link to our survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Y9T3P8N

The survey will run until the 30th June and is for ALL families who live in the Wokingham Borough and who have a child aged 0-25 years with ANY special educational need and/or disabilities to understand where services are working well and where improvements still need to be made.

More information about SEND Voices Wokingham and what we do is on our website here: www.sendvoiceswokingham.org.uk

The results of last year's survey can be found here: Annual SEND Survey 2022

Please follow the link below to provide feedback to Caterlink for our school meals. The survey will close on 21^st July,  & we will receive an update in the autumn term, if anyone completes the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M67CD59

Free parkrun for children starts at Dinton Pastures

A junior parkrun is now taking place at Dinton Pastures every Sunday and it is free to take part.

The 2km run is for children aged four to 14 and starts at 9am. The course follows the path from Black Swan Lake and Emm Brook and there are marshals along the way to monitor safety.

The parkrun is organised by volunteers and although your time is recorded, it is not a race. All you need to do is register your child once before their first run.

Parents are not required to take part alongside their child, but if you are interested there is a weekly parkrun for adults every Saturday at 9am. This is also free and simply requires you to register in advance.

This half term our value is ‘Honesty’

‘And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them’

Like 6v31

Help us Lord to be Honest, in all ways;

Honest with words; help us to tell the truth,

Honest when wrong; help us to own up bravely.

Honest with things; help us not to take things which do not belong to us.

Avanti Cycling are running some Bikeability holiday courses during half-term at Woodford Park Leisure Centre Woodley.

  The courses are for Bikeability Learn to Ride, Bikeability Level 1/2 and Bikeability Level 3.

  Full details of the courses and how to book can be found here https://avanticycling.co.uk/holiday-courses/

Please see the leaflet from Cool Milk if you would like to purchase milk for your child or register for free milk if your child has free school meals.

Under 5's qualify for free milk automatically and will be registered by school to receive milk until the week they turn 5.

Information from My Journey Wokingham:

We are currently running a “Bling you bike for the King” competition and have some special Silver Commemorative Coronation coins and other prizes to give away. The closing date for this is 4^th June, so people could send in their entries over half term, if not before. Details are on our website at:https://www.myjourneywokingham.com/events/bling-your-bike-for-the-king/

The Wokingham Bikeathon will be taking place on Sunday 11^th June starting/finishing  from Cantley Park, Wokingham, RG40 5QG.  The Bikeathon is a great family-friendly  event which also raises money for local charities (All profits from the entry fees are donated to charity.) This year there will be a choice of 4 routes: 15 miles, 25 miles, 35 miles and a new 51 mile route – all signposted with drinks/toilet stops along the way.  Entry is FREE for children under 12 years (£5 for 12 – 18 year olds) and all children under 12 will receive a free eco-medal at the finish (sponsored by My Journey.)  For further details and registration see the Bikeathon website: https://www.wokinghambikeathon.co.uk/

Mini- Bikeathon ride by Kidical Mass  - Our friends at Kidical Mass are going to run a special shorter “mini Bikeathon” ride for families and younger children this year, starting  from the Bikeathon events field at 10.00 am on 11^th June.  This ride will be approximately 2 miles in length using the traffic-free cycle paths around Cantley Park.  Parents or a responsible adult need to accompany children on this ride.  See poster below.

For anyone wishing to support Reading FC: On Saturday 29 April, Reading host Wigan Athletic in our final home game of our Championship season! It could be an important one. So, your unique discount code has been activated for this last game of the campaign. All those purchasing tickets for our clash with the Latics will be eligible for tickets at the discounted rate of £1 for those aged 12& under or £10 for adults. 

Can you help raise the roof at the Select Car Leasing Stadium? Can you help us make it the biggest home crowd of the season?

When? Reading vs Wigan Athletic   Saturday 29th April, 3pm   

Where? Select Car Leasing Stadium  

How to qualify for the discount and confirm your attendance?  - We would be delighted if you could join us for our final home game of the campaign. And, as a thank you for participating in our Schools & Grassroots games this season, we would like to offer these discounted prices:  12 and Under: £1; 17 and Under: £3; 18 to 24: £5; 65 and over: £5; Adult: £10

To redeem, please visit https://ticketing.readingfc.co.uk and enter the following unique coupon code: #FinchampsteadCEPrimary in the basket once you have logged in and selected your tickets.

How many tickets can we purchase? There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy using your unique code.

Important!  This offer applies to tickets in the Eamonn Dolan Stand blocks and Y19/Y20 of the Sir John Madejski Stand. If these areas sell out, please contact our Ticket Office for further availability. Coupon codes are valid up until 4 hours before kick-off.

If you have any questions about this offer, please email sales@readingfc.co.uk or call 0118 968 1313.  

We hope to see you all on Saturday 29th April for one last time this season! Come on URRRZZZ!

Paul Collins, Head of Ticketing, Reading Football Club

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Almighty Father,

I give thanks today for the friendships in my life.

Lord, this life isn't meant to be lived alone,

so I am grateful for the people who walk alongside me,

supporting me, loving me, and encouraging me.

For we cannot do it all alone but are better together.

Amen

TVP have messaged in asking if we would share the following:

The Police Museum is situated within Sulhamstead House, Sulhamstead, Nr Reading RG7 4DX. The building dates back to 1744 and the Museum contains history relating to Thames Valley Police and the 5 constituent forces that amalgamated to form it on the 01/04/1968.  We have original artefacts relating to the Great Train Robbery (1963), Amelia DYER (1896) & the Denham Murders (1870). We also have a large collection of police uniform & equipment on display.
The Museum is open for non-appointment visitors on the below date:
               Sunday 29th January 2023 between 3pm & 5pm 
There is no need to book and no visitors fee to pay, just turn up and enjoy.   

 Further information can be found on the website:

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/thames-valley-police-museum/#:~:text=Thames%20Valley%20Police-,Thames%20Valley%20Police%20Museum,-Thames%20Valley%20Police

Uniform orders- please order through FOFSA. The order form is available from the school website under Office/ Forms general/ Uniform order form

The form includes the uniform@ email address, where you can send any orders to FOFSA and also the FOFSA bank account details for payment. When FOFSA receive confirmation of payment, the team usually issue any orders on a Thursday each week. Thank you.

As a reminder: the deadline for Primary School applications to be with WBC is 15th January 2023.

As a reminder: Please order school lunches on Parent Mail. The ordering system closes the day before but I can cancel orders when pupils are off sick or add orders as plans change if you let me know in the morning. We have had a few near misses this week, where no order was placed on PM & no order was made in class. Luckily, Caterlink have been able to help us and we sometimes have a spare meal, which might not be a preferred choice and when there are multiple extras on a day, we can't always help. Lunch ordering can be done up to 6 weeks out. The current menu is available until February. When I receive the new Spring/ Summer menu, I will add that to PM accordingly.

There is likely to be an amendment for Census day in January & I am waiting for confirmation. I will post it in PM when any changes are confirmed.

The value for this half-term is 'Thankfulness'

Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life.

You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined.

You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me.

You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions.

Amen

Please see the school lunch tab for the menu for the Autumn term.

For this week, please order lunches via the classroom teachers, whilst Parent Mail is updated.

From 1st August, meal prices are now £2.33. Pupils in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 are entitled to 'free' meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meal scheme (UIFSM).  

If you think you are entitled to a benefits related free meal, please speak with Mrs Lawrence in the School Office, to validate checks as this also earns us a small amount extra in our school budgets. Many thanks.

Milk servings are free for all pupils under 5, should you wish your child to continue to receive milk in school, please register on the Cool Milk website, details can be obtained in the lobby.

Please note that for pupils over 5, the milk prices are increasing from 1st August, so any milk ordered for over 5's will increase from 25p to 28p per day. Under 5's will remain free to those pupils.

Please see below the information for the NSSport Holiday club & details of how to book.

Yateley School

Year 6 Taster day- 27th September 2022

Opening evening- 29th September

Open mornings- 4th & 5th October.

Please contact Yateley School for details & to register.

Please see below the link for the Summer edition of Raring2go, for ideas over the holiday period.

https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/ascotbracknellandwokingham/summer/

Jubilee picnic pack- Friday 27th May. Caterlink are offering picnic packs to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Please order over the weekend on Parent Mail so that I can confirm order numbers on Monday. There are a selection of sandwiches to choose from with carrot & cucumber sticks and the choice of a fruity traybake or crispy cake for pud.

Uniform orders- I am in the process of emailing families who have ordered uniform in the past regarding payments. Apologies for the delay and if anyone has any queries regarding the amounts or would like to make staggered payments please do get in touch. All being well, I will send out all remaining letters by email before half-term.

Please add meal orders to Parent mail each week. As a reminder the system locks you out at midnight, 24 hours ahead. We can always amend for ad hoc orders and cancellations on the day, but it makes things easier for orders to be placed in advance. Thank you

Goldfinch & Chaffinch- Letters have been sent home today with information regarding swimming lessons for the Summer term. Please return the permission slips & EV2 forms by Friday 25th March. Thank you

Please see below for the newsletter from our School Nursing team

Parents, please register if you are interested, there are prizes to be won.

Please see the flyer below for information on getting support regarding bills, energy costs & food.

Year 5 families- Please return the PGL permission slips for the Sept 22 visit by Friday morning & make the deposit transfers according to the letter that was sent home. Thank you

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

14.01.2022

Updates:

Admissions 22/23: Please look at the WBC website for details of how to apply online.

'Starting infant or primary school - ages 4 to 5

Applying for an infant or primary school place for September 2022

• Apply for an infant or primary school place on the Citizen Portal online for the 2022 to 2023 school year
  You need to submit your application by 15 January 2022.

Parents' guide

Read the parents' guide to starting Primary school (PDF document). This contains all the information you need to know about applying for a school place.

Cool Milk- Milk will remain free to under 5's but for those over 5, wishing to continue to receive milk, please sign up on their website, leaflets available in the lobby, prices will be increasing from 23p to 24p from the new year. Please see their leaflet below for details on how to register to pay for milk. We automatically register Under 5's to receive free milk when we receive permission to do so on any new starter paperwork.

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Lunch balances: Please do pay any outstanding lunch balances. If you have any questions please ask me as they may be historic charges prior to using the PM system which I rolled forward when we started using the new system. If you would like any explanations, I will be able to let you know when they were from, possibly,  Christmas lunch 2020!

Caterlink- Next week will be week 3 for lunch orders. Thursday menus have been changed for 20th January, Census day. We would encourage KS1 families to order on Thursday both to help with our budgets and also to encourage your children to try school meals & different foods.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Please forward details of any changes of address and telephone contacts that we may not be aware of.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

Help me to love others the way you first loved me.

As I build friendships with others;

let them see you in the extent of my generosity,

the authenticity of my kindness, and the depths of my love.

All of those things are only possible through you,

our God who abides with us and calls me friend. Amen.

Please see below a link from Luckley House School for an Open Morning on Wednesday 23 March 2022 from 9am (to approx. 11.30am).

It will be an opportunity to see the school on a normal working day. There will be a presentation by the Head, Mrs Areti Bizior, followed by a pupil-led tour of the school. Booking is via our website at: Visit/Event Booking Form | Day & Boarding | Luckley House School

Please see below for details of some taster sessions for girls run by Finchampstead Cricket Club

The 2021/2 Winter Mini Challenge, run by The Reading Agency in partnership with WWF, is on!

Children can join the Wild World Heroes as they embark on an Arctic adventure. They can find out about the creatures that live there and the environmental issues facing this precious, remote place. They might even spot a narwhal or two! The Challenge runs until 15 January 2022.   More information on the Challenge and how to get involved can be found at wintermini.org.uk.

Libraries service- Online Events for January 2022

Children's Creative Writing Group Online session for children aged 8 to 10 year olds.

Thursday 13 January 4pm to 4.45pm Code Club online for young people aged 9 to 12 years old.

Virtual Storytime We will be sharing some fun stories, suitable for families with children aged seven and under. Tuesday 18 January 11am to 11.30am

The Year 6 measurement program has been re-arranged for Thursday 13th January 2022.

If you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping, why not pop down to the Cantley Park Christmas Market.

Entry is free and the market is open 12noon to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 12noon to 6pm on Sundays.

The event is running until 23 December and it’s a great opportunity to shop with our wonderful local food, drink and arts and craft traders.

Stalls include:

Traidcraft, Let’s Blossom, Magpie and Parrot, Kathy Smith Designs, Unholy Donut, Get Set Pet, The Vintage Hog Roast Company, Jeco Bowl, Blue Orchid Bakery, Hops in a Box, Luna Ray, Peace and Fire Candle Company, Sweet Sisters, Meraki

(Please note not all stallholders may be present every day.)

The Cantley Park café is also open for drinks and snacks – buy a hot drink and you’ll get a free mince pie!

Free parking is available on site at Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QG

We hope you will be able to visit the Cantley Christmas Market!

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

10.12.2021

Updates:

The School Nursing Team will be in on Tuesday pm to meet Year 6 as part of the National Measurement Programme. Please see below for their December newsletter.

Admissions 22/23: Please look at the WBC website for details of how to apply online.

'Starting infant or primary school - ages 4 to 5

Applying for an infant or primary school place for September 2022

The application process will open on 13 November 2021.

• Apply for an infant or primary school place on the Citizen Portal online for the 2022 to 2023 school year
  You need to submit your application by 15 January 2022.

Parents' guide

Read the parents' guide to starting Primary school (PDF document). This contains all the information you need to know about applying for a school place.

Cool Milk- Milk will remain free to under 5's but for those over 5, wishing to continue to receive milk, please sign up on their website, leaflets available in the lobby, prices will be increasing from 23p to 24p from the new year. Please see their leaflet below for details on how to register to pay for milk. We automatically register Under 5's to receive free milk when we receive permission to do so on any new starter paperwork.

Reminders:

FOFSA- The Fun day is on Monday, please return any remaining Grand draw stubs & payments, along with any donations for the Fun day on Monday drop off. Thank you.

NSSport- Please see the NSSport leaflet/ website to book places for the holiday club during the Christmas holidays, 20th-23rd December and for the INSET day on Tuesday 4th January 2022 and for the Spring term sports clubs.

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Lunch balances: Please do pay any outstanding lunch balances. If you have any questions please ask me as they may be historic charges prior to using the PM system which I rolled forward when we started using the new system. If you would like any explanations, I will be able to let you know when they were from, possibly,  Christmas lunch 2020!

Caterlink- Next week will be week 3 for lunch orders.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline has now passed. Please return the outstanding sheets asap. Thank you

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

Our prayer for the week:

Jesus, the hope of all who trust you;
the power of all who serve you;
the wisdom of all who follow you;
the uniter of all who worship you.
Grant us light during this season of Advent.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

12.11.2021

Reminders:

NSSport- Please see the NSSport leaflet below/ website to book places for the holiday club during the Christmas holidays.

The School Photographer - Photos have been sent home this week

Flu vaccinations- The School Immunisation Team will be in school on Monday morning to administer the vaccines to those families who consented. Any families who would still like their children to receive the vaccine shout register consent on the portal from tomorrow and the Team will be in touch regarding catch up clinic appointments.

Village Remembrance Service: Sunday 14th November @ 3pm in the Memorial Park. Please arrive from 2.30p,m., the service will take place by the tennis courts.

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week will be week 2 for lunch orders.

Christmas Dinner will be served on Friday 10th December, menu will be Roast Turkey, Vegetable and Gingerbread biscuits and Fish fingers and chips will be served on Wednesday 8th instead.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline has now passed. Please return the 2 outstanding sheets asap. Thank you

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Our weekly prayer:

Dear Lord,

Help us to share the Hope of our hearts with one another
Enable us to give Hope to others through Your work amongst us
Use us to transform our nation and to spread Your Hope to every corner of this nation.
May our land flourish by the preaching of Your word and the praising of Your name.
In Jesus Name. Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

5.11.2021

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Reminders:

NSSport- Please see the NSSport leaflet below/ website to book places for the holiday club during the Christmas holidays.

The School Photographer - Proofs were sent home before half-term, please see the sheet for details of how to order by the deadline.

Flu vaccinations- emails were sent home before half-term giving details of how to log on to the online portal to consent to your children receiving the nasal flu vaccine on Monday 15th November. 

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week will be week 1 for lunch orders.

Christmas Dinner will be served on Friday 10th December, menu will be Roast Turkey, Vegetable and Gingerbread biscuits and Fish fingers and chips will be served on Wednesday 8th instead.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline has now passed. Please return any outstanding sheets asap. Thank you

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

22.10.2021

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

NSSport- Please see the NSSport leaflet below/ website to book places for the holiday club during half-term and for the INSET training day on Monday 1st November.

The School Photographer - Proofs were sent home earlier this week, please see the sheet for details of how to order by the deadline.

Flu vaccinations- emails were sent home this week giving details of how to log on to the online portal to consent to your children receiving the nasal flu vaccine on Monday 15th November.

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- After half-term will be week 3

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline has now passed. Please return any outstanding sheets asap. Thank you

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Our weekly prayer this week is another from one of our pupils:

Dear God,

Thank you for all the happiness in the world.

Amen

(By Briony).

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

8.10.2021

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

The School Photographer will be in school next week, Tuesday 12th, for individual and in school sibling photos. We are not inviting younger siblings in to school this year.

School Summer shirt pre-orders- please complete the slips for the pre-orders and return to school by Friday 15th. There is an extremely long lead time for this item and we will not receive delivery until April 2022. It is important to order now as without your pre-order there may not be any spares to order next Summer term.

Chaffinch Rushall Farm trip- Thursday 21st. Please return the reply slips by Wednesday 13th & make payment via your Parent Mail account.

IRIS Parent Mail-

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week is week 1. 

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline Thursday 30th September.

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Our weekly prayer this week is another from one of our pupils:

Thank you Lord

for the life you give us

for all your blessings we see daily.

Thanks for being our protector,

You take care of us day and night.

When we belive in you,

all our fears go away.

We are greatful of the kindness.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

1.10.2021

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail- Parents evenings next week; please book via Parent mail.

To order uniform, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week is week 3. 

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline Thursday 30th September.

Diary Update:

September:

Thursday 30th- Paperwork return deadline for contact details & annual permissions- We are still waiting for the final few forms.

October:

4th- Learning reviews- 3.30- 6.30pm

Wednesday 6th- Harvest service 8.40am

7th- Learning reviews- 5-8pm

Monday 18th- Netball club is cancelled.

21st- tbc- Rushall Farm trip- Chaffinch class

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

31st- Secondary school deadline for applications

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

Friday 19th- Mufti day- (chocolates & smellies)

Friday 19th- Bags2School drop off 9am Finchampstead Memorial Hall car park

Thursday 25th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

Friday 26th- Mufti day- (bottles)

Saturday 27th- Christmas Fair 12-3pm

December:

Wednesday 1st- Advent service

Thursday 2nd- Goldfinch learning event

Friday 17th- End of term assembly 9-9.30am

                     End of term 2pm

January

Tuesday 4th- INSET day

Wednesday 5th- Spring Term begins

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Our prayer for this week:

Heavenly Father, thank You.

Thank You for being everything to me and for me.

You are faithful!

You are concerned with everything that concerns me.

I am grateful for Your Holy Spirit that comforts me during times of fear and doubt.

Thank You for everything that You’ve done for me; seen and unseen.

I will praise Your name, forever!

In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

24.09.2021

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website or mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week is week 2. 

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline Thursday 30th September.

Diary Update:

September:

21st- IRIS PM- Learning review bookings LIVE; delayed awaiting system update

Monday 27th- Year 6 PGL residential trip

Thursday 30th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

October:

4th- Learning reviews- 3.30- 6.30pm

Wednesday 6th- Harvest service

7th- Learning reviews- 5-8pm

21st- tbc- Rushall Farm trip- Chaffinch class

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

31st- Secondary school deadline for applications

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

Thursday 25th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

December:

Wednesday 1st- Advent service

Thursday 2nd- Goldfinch learning event

Friday 17th- End of term assembly 9-9.30am

                     End of term 2pm

January

Tuesday 4th- INSET day

Wednesday 5th- Spring Term begins

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Luckley School- Open Morning- Our Open Morning on 2 October is now full, but we have a few spaces available for the second event on Saturday 6 November from 9am to 12.30pm. Taster Days- Our Year 6 Taster Day on 2 November is also full, but we have three spaces available on Thursday 14 October. Booking is via our website at Visiting Luckley | Private Education | Luckley House School

Our children have written a selection of prayers so I will include them in the Office Updates:

'Dear Lord

Thank you For Food, Water, Friends and Family. 

Than you for letting me live and giving us life.

AMen'

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

17.09.21

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website or mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. For lunches please click Accounts & then school lunches.

Caterlink- Next week is week 1 & the menus are on the website and on Parent Mail. Please see below the Census day menu, Thursday 7th October

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

NSSport- Clubs started last week; please book via NSSport website.

Monday pm- KS2 football

Tuesday pm- KS2 multi sports

Wednesday- KS1 multi sports

For the following clubs, please complete the permission slips emailed out today. 

Netball from Monday 13th before school &

Football from Friday 10th after school by invitation. Please pay in to the school account on the permission letter.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions- Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren. Deadline Thursday 30th September.

Diary Update:

September:

21st- IRIS PM- Learning review bookings LIVE; delayed awaiting system update

Monday 27th- Year 6 PGL residential trip

Thursday 30th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

October:

4th- Learning reviews- 3.30- 6.30pm

Wednesday 6th- Harvest service

7th- Learning reviews- 5-8pm

21st- tbc- Rushall Farm trip- Chaffinch class

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

31st- Secondary school deadline for applications

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

Thursday 25th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

December:

Wednesday 1st- Advent service

Thursday 2nd- Goldfinch learning event

Friday 17th- End of term assembly 9-9.30am

                     End of term 2pm

January

Tuesday 4th- INSET day

Wednesday 5th- Spring Term begins

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

5th Finchampstead Brownies- Please see below for a poster on how to join 

Wokingham Cycling- Poster below for cycling in September.

Our Prayer for this week :

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

10.09.21

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates:

Year 6- Email sent today regarding secondary school information & application timeline. Please check your junk/spam folder and then contact Mrs Lawrence if you haven't received it.

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website or mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. The PE kit order has been received and will be added asap.

Caterlink- This week is week 3 & the menus are now on the website.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

NSSport- Clubs started last week; please book via NSSport website.

Monday pm- KS2 football

Tuesday pm- KS2 multi sports

Wednesday- KS1 multi sports

For the following clubs, please complete the permission slips emailed out today. 

Netball from Monday 13th before school &

Football from Friday 10th after school by invitation. Please pay in to the school account on the permission letter.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions have been sent home this week for review, except for Recetion as your details are new. Please amend any details as necessary & return to school, including deleting appropriate photo permissions & adding names of adults with permission to collect your child/ren.

Diary Update:

September:

21st- IRIS PM- Learning review bookings LIVE

Monday 27th- Year 6 PGL residential trip

Thursday 30th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

tbc- Learning reviews 4-6pm

October:

4th- Learning reviews- 3.30- 6.30pm

7th- Learning reviews- 5-8pm

21st- tbc- Rushall Farm trip- Chaffinch class

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

31st- Secondary school deadline for applications

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

Thursday 25th- Prospective families meeting 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

December:

Thursday 2nd- Goldfinch learning event

Friday 17th- End of term assembly 9-9.30am

                     End of term 2pm

January

Tuesday 4th- INSET day

Wednesday 5th- Spring Term begins

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

Our Prayer for this week :

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

3.09.21

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders:

IRIS Parent Mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website or mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen. The PE kit order has been received and will be added asap.

Caterlink- Next week is week 2 & the menus are now on the website.

Absence- Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Updates:

NSSport- Clubs start this week; please book via NSSport website.

Monday pm- KS2 football

Tuesday pm- KS2 multi sports

Wednesday- KS1 multi sports

For the following clubs, please complete the permission slips emailed out today. 

Netball from Monday 13th before school &

Football from Friday 10th after school by invitation. Please pay in to the school account on the permission letter.

Contact details: Contact sheets & annual permissions will be sent home next week for review. Please amend any details as necessary & return to school.

Diary Update:

September:

Wednesday 1st- INSET day

Thursday 2nd- Autumn term begins

tbc- IRIS PM- Learning review bookings LIVE

Monday 27th- Year 6 PGL residential trip

tbc- Learning reviews- 5.30-7.30pm

Thursday 30th- Reception 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

tbc- Learning reviews 4-6pm

October:

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

Thursday 25th- Reception 2022 meeting 1.45-3pm

December:

Friday 17th- End of term

January

Tuesday 4th- INSET day

Wednesday 5th- Spring Term begins

Non School Information (Details on the Website/Community/School Links)

Our Prayer for this week is our School Prayer to celebrate being together again:

Dear Lord,

Bless our School;

that working together and playing together,

we may learn to serve you and to serve one another.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Office Updates Friday 2nd July

FOFSA- See the calendar below & on the website for details of their arrangements for a Mufti day on the 16th, Silent Auction from the 15th-17th & a Bags2School collection on the 19th July.

Reminders:

Parent mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website or mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen.

Any items showing as Out of stock will be re-ordered for September.

Office- Please note that it is still a requirement to wear a face mask in the reception area. If you have forgotten to bring a mask, please phone or email: 0118 9732166 or finchparents@

Village fund-raising- Bev Kemp has organised the selling of strawberries over at the Memorial Hall from 9am, following drop off. Punnets of delicious strawberries, from Manor Farm, can be purchased for £2, with funds raised going towards resurfacing the tennis courts, which we will benefit from so please visit their stall to support this worthy cause.

Updates: 

Contact details: Please can I remind anyone who has moved house or changed any of their contact details  but has not informed the office to confirm their new details to me. Email in to finchparents@ or ring the Office 0118-9732166.

Absence: Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Caterlink: Caterlink have extended their hot options available for this term and the menu options are available on Parent Mail & the Lunch menu section on the website, under the Office, Lunch menu tab. WC 5th July is Week 2. A special menu has been added on Tuesday 6th to celebrate Wimbledon, including Aces strawberry jelly & ice-cream!

Term dates- Dates for 2021/ 22 are available on the website.

Diary Updates:

July: 

Friday 2nd: KS1 Sports Day- unfortunately we can not invite parents due to CV restrictions

Monday 5th- Thursday 8th- Reports to be emailed.

Friday 9th: KS2 Sports Day- unfortunately we can not invite parents due to CV restrictions

Thursday 15th- Saturday 17th: FOFSA Auction

Friday 16th: Mufti day with ice lollies.

Monday 19th: Bags2School collection; 8.30-9am at The Greyhound car park.

Tuesday 20th: End of term & final assembly.

September:

Wednesday 1st- INSET day

Thursday 2nd- Autumn term begins

October:

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

December:

Friday 17th- End of term

We would be grateful if you could please remind the parents/carers of Year 5 students that the deadline for applying to take the admission tests for entry into Year 7 for Kendrick School (girls) is midnight on Thursday 1^st July 2021 and for Reading School (boys) on midnight on Wednesday 30^th June 2021.

The on line application form can be found on our respective websites:

Kendrick School                https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/

Reading School                 https://www.reading-school.co.uk/

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Office Updates Friday 14th May 2021.

Reminders:

Parent mail- all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly from the IRIS ParentMail website of mobile app, which can be downloaded from your phone's app store. If anyone needs help to set up their account, please email @finchparents or ring the office: 0118 9732166.

To find the uniform order section, please click on 'Payments' in the drop down menu & then click the shopping cart icon at the bottom of the screen.

A new delivery of PE t-shirts & shorts have been received and have now been added to Parent Mail. Plain t-shirts are no longer acceptable to wear for PE lessons.

NSSport- Please see attached flyer for booking places on the Half-term holiday club.

Office- Please note that it is still a requirement to wear a face mask in the reception area. If you have forgotten to bring a mask, please phone or email: 0118 9732166 or finchparents@

Village fund-raising- Bev Kemp has organised the selling of strawberries over at the Memorial Hall from 9am, following drop off. Punnets of delicious strawberries, from Manor Farm, can be purchased for £2, with funds raised going towards resurfacing the tennis courts, which we will benefit from so please visit their stall to support this worthy cause.

Updates: 

Contact details: Please can I remind anyone who has moved house or changed any of their contact details  but has not informed the office to confirm their new details to me. Email in to finchparents@ or ring the Office 0118-9732166.

Absence: Please email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Caterlink: Caterlink have extended their hot options available for this term and the menu options are available on Parent Mail & the Lunch menu section on the website, under the Office, Lunch menu tab. WC 17th May is Week 2. Thursday 20th May is Census Day, so the options for Thursday & Friday have been swapped to encourage meal uptake on Census Day. Please do think about ordering a meal for KS1 & Reception children on this day as we receive a little extra in our budget for any meals taken as part of the UIFSM program. It is a good way to encourage pupils to try a hot meal and in previous terms, this has been the beginning of regular orders.

Term dates- Dates for 2021/ 22 are available on the website.

Diary Updates:

May:

Monday 31st- Half term week

June:

Monday 7th: INSET Day

Tuesday 8th: Return to School

Friday 11th- School photographer- tbc, depending on CV restrictions

Monday 28th- Year 6 PGL trip- tbc depending on CV restrictions

July: 

Friday 2nd: Sports Day- tbc depending on CV restrictions

Monday 5th- Thursday 8th- Reports to be emailed.

Friday 9th: Reserve Sports Day- tbc depending on CV restrictions

Tuesday 20th: End of term & final assembly.

September:

Wednesday 1st- INSET day

Thursday 2nd- Autumn term begins

October:

Monday- Friday 25th- 29th October- Half-term

November:

Monday 1st- INSET day

Tuesday 2nd- Return to school

December:

Friday 17th- End of term

Our Prayer for this week is:

Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name,

Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done,

On Earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread

and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us,

Lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil,

For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power

and the Glory,

Forever and ever, Amen.

Year 5  Virtual Taster Day on Saturday 19 June, Luckley House School:

Pupils currently in Year 5 are invited to join us for an exciting ‘Interactive Virtual Taster Day’ on Saturday 19 June from 9.30am to 12 noon, via Zoom.

The programme for the morning will be as follow:

9.30am – Welcome from the Head, Mrs Areti Bizior and the Head of Transition, Mrs Esther Brown.
9.35am – Ice breaker activity.
9.45am – Luckley Year 7 pupils will describe a typical day and talk about life at Luckley.
9.55am – Q&A session with Year 7 pupils and staff.

Interactive activities – materials will be sent to each pupil for participation.
10.10am – Activity 1 – Art with Mr Battrick, Head of Art & Photography.
10.30am – Activity 2 – Mathemagical with Mr Vallance, Deputy Head, Maths Teacher and Member of the Magic Circle.
10.50am – Activity 3 – TBC
11.10am – Activity 4 - TBC
11.40am – Activity 4 – PE with Mr Humphrey, Director of Sport.
12 noon – Mrs Bizior will close the event.

Places are limited, so please book to avoid disappointment. Please book at Year 5 Virtual Taster Day – Saturday 19 June 2021 | Luckley House School

Wokingham Adult Education courses,  May 2021

We're excited to be offering a variety of engaging, inspiring and free Adult Education courses.  All courses are currently online, via Zoom, tutor led and interactive with small groups of learners and free (eligibility details below) – more details and an application form can be found on our webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/wokingham-acl/courses.  

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FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates Friday 5th March 2021.

This half term our value is ‘Forgiveness’

‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins’

Matthew 6: 14-15

Reminders: Parent mail is live and all lunches & uniform requirements can be ordered directly with the exception of Reception & our new families since September 2020, while we wait for our IT to finish being synched. In the meantime, for those families please email any orders to finchparents@. Thank you. More information will be emailed over the weekend regarding Parent Mail accounts for any one still wanting to set up their account.

Updates: 

Contact details: Please can I remind anyone who has moved house or changed any of their contact details  but has not informed the office to confirm their new details to me. Email in to finchparents@ or ring the Office 0118-9732166.

Absence: Please ring the office or email finchparents@ to inform us of any absence. Please continue to update on a daily basis followed by an email to confirm the dates on your child's return.

Caterlink: We are returning to Caterlink picnic pack options for this term and the menu options are available on Parent Mail & the Lunch menu section on the website, under the Office, Lunch menu tab. WC 8th march is Week 1.

Diary Updates:

April 2021:

Thursday 1st: End of term & final assembly.

Friday 2nd: Good Friday

Sunday 4th: Easter Sunday

Monday 5th: Easter Monday

Monday 19th: Summer Term begins

May:

Monday 31st- Half term week

June:

Monday 7th: INSET Day

Tuesday 8th: Return to School

July:

Friday 2nd: Sports Day

Friday 9th: Reserve Sports Day

Tuesday 20th: End of term & final assembly.

Our Prayer for this week is:

Dear Merciful Lord,

Thank you for your gift of forgiveness.

Your only Son loved me enough to come to earth and experience the worst pain imaginable so I could be forgiven.

Your mercy flows to me in spite of my faults and failures.

Your Word says to “clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”

Help me demonstrate unconditional love today, even to those who hurt me. Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CofE (Aided) PRIMARY SCHOOL

This half-term our value is 'friendship'

'This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you'.

John 15v12

Friday 5th February

Updates:

Please see below for information from FOFSA regarding a quiz they have organised. A link to Event Brite to book will be posted shortly.

NSSport- 2 more Bingo cards have uploaded.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Office Updates 15th January 2021

Updates:

Caterlink: With the country back in lockdown and schools opening for families of vulnerable children & critical workers only, the Caterlink hot packed lunch menu service has been suspended. During this time Caterlink are offering a picnic pack lunch menu, which has been sent out to our families concerned. These meals should be ordered via Mrs Vanstone as previously advised.

NSSport: Some Bingo fun from NSSport; please see the Bingo sheets below for some Keep Fit Fun.

School Nursing Team: The scheduled date for the vision screening programme of 19th January has been suspended.

Library Service: Please see the poster below for a 'Bear' themed story session.

My Journey: A competition is being run to design a car parking sticker; please see the poster below if your child would like to take part.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

You have blessed us with the gift of friendship,
the bonding of persons in a circle of love.
We thank you for such a blessing:
for friends who love us, who share our sorrows,
who laugh with us in celebration,
who bear our pain, who need us as we need them,
who weep as we weep, who hold us when words fail,
and who give us the freedom to be ourselves.
Bless our friends with health, wholeness, life, and love.
Amen.

(Vienna Cobb Anderson)

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Office Updates 8th January 2021

Updates:

Caterlink: With the country back in lockdown and schools opening for families of vulnerable children & critical workers only, the Caterlink hot packed lunch menu service has been suspended. During this time Caterlink are offering a picnic pack lunch menu, which has been sent out to our families concerned. These meals should be ordered via Mrs Vanstone as previously advised.

NSSport: Please see the information below from NSSport regarding the clubs they had been offering for this Spring term. Unfortunately they have had to be cancelled and the letter contains details of their credit note procedure.

School Nursing Team: The scheduled date for the vision screening programme of 19th January has been suspended. It is hoped that it will be re-arranged for March or April; however, this depends on any further announcements by the Government in relation to the current CV pandemic.

I also forwarded details of the SNT  planned services to our reception parents, so please check your emails for details.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

Once again, we pray for you to hold our school community in your loving hands.

We ask that you keep us all safe,

especially our critical workers & everyone around the world as we battle this virus.

We ask for patience and courage to do the right thing

as we try and support our families.

Please help and support our teachers and local community leaders as they support us

and give them wisdom and strength they need at this time.

We ask this in Jesus' name.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 4th January 2021

CATERING:  As our Mother Kitchen is closed tomorrow, we will not be offering a meal service tomorrow. Please can all children be sent to school with a packed lunch. Thank you. Our meal service is expected to start from Wednesday 6th January. The menu has been added to our school FB page. Apologies as  I am working remotely today and I am unable to get a good connection to add the file on the website.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Office Updates 27th November 2020

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 30/11 will be week 1. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Christmas lunch, Friday 11th December- Caterlink will be providing a Christmas themed packed lunch, the deadline for orders is Monday 30th November.

Wokingham are encouraging everyone to complete a school meal survey, please follow the link:

Wokingham Borough Council wants to ensure the pupils in our schools are getting nutritious school meals. As part of our School Meals and Kitchen Management Contract, we continue to monitor the meal provision in your school.

We are looking to gather feedback from parents and guardians, whose children go to the schools in our borough who are part of our contract. We would like to see how we can encourage more children to have a nutritious school meal and where we can develop the service.We would very much appreciate your time in completing this survey. We will use the data to continually improve the service.

Click here to take the survey

Under 5's Milk Scheme: Children are entitled to a portion of milk, provided free to schools, for those children under 5. The end date for the free milk offer is the week in which your child turns 5. Lots of the children enjoy the milk but we currently have very few children entitled to the free scheme. If you would like your child to continue to receive milk beyond their 5th birthday, please log in to www.coolmilk.com to register and pay. Registrations received by the Tuesday will receive milk from the following week.

Virtual School Fair- FOFSA have arranged a virtual school fair this year with activities & games to join in with. The ever popular Auction will be running from Monday 23rd- 28th November. Please see the Christmas poster for more details & a link, the latter has been added to the calendar.

NSSport- Please see below for posters for the Christmas holiday club. Details for January INSET day to follow.

Beehive- please see the poster below regarding the new offer to enrol for half sessions; very useful for lots of activities and to keep siblings entertained until MutiSport clubs have finished.

Contact information: We have been reducing as much paperwork transfer between school and home as we can. Please could we ask that if you have moved house or changed telephone numbers in the last year that you email in to finchparents@ to confirm any new details. Also, if you would like to change your end of day collection arrangements or photo permissions, please let us know.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily; with an email on return to school so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Calendar:

November:

27th & 28th- Virtual Christmas Fair & Auction

Monday 30th- 12pm; deadline for flu spray vaccination consent.

December:

Tuesday 1st - Flu spray vaccination

Friday 4th- Mufti day. FOFSA have arranged this with a visit from Santa, who will deliver gifts. Please pay through the FOFSA  ChristmasFair link.

Friday 11th- Christmas lunch & Christmas Jumper day; please send lunch orders through by Monday 30th November.

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

January 2021:

Monday 4th- INSET day

Tuesday 5th- Return to school

February:

Monday 15th- Friday 19 Half-term. 

March:

April:

Thursday 1st- End of term

Non-school information:

Please see below for a link from WBC regarding a school meals survey. You are encouraged to complete the survey.

Please see below for a Berkshire Maestros newsletter update.

Our prayer for this week:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Office Updates 20th November 2020

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 23/11 will be week 2. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Christmas lunch, Friday 11th December- Caterlink will be providing a Christmas themed packed lunch, please look out for the email that was sent on 24/11.

Wokingham are encouraging everyone to complete a school meal survey, please follow the link:

Wokingham Borough Council wants to ensure the pupils in our schools are getting nutritious school meals. As part of our School Meals and Kitchen Management Contract, we continue to monitor the meal provision in your school.

We are looking to gather feedback from parents and guardians, whose children go to the schools in our borough who are part of our contract. We would like to see how we can encourage more children to have a nutritious school meal and where we can develop the service.We would very much appreciate your time in completing this survey. We will use the data to continually improve the service.

Click here to take the survey

Under 5's Milk Scheme: Children are entitled to a portion of milk, provided free to schools, for those children under 5. The end date for the free milk offer is the week in which your child turns 5. Lots of the children enjoy the milk but we currently have very few children entitled to the free scheme. If you would like your child to continue to receive milk beyond their 5th birthday, please log in to www.coolmilk.com to register and pay. Registrations received by the Tuesday will receive milk from the following week.

Bags2School collection- Thank you very much for all your donated bags, Bags2Schools collected 521kg & donated £156.30 to FOFSA funds.

Virtual School Fair- FOFSA have arranged a virtual school fair this year with activities & games to join in with. The ever popular Auction will be running from Monday 23rd- 28th November. Please see the Christmas poster for more details & a link, the latter has been added to the calendar.

NSSport- Please see below for posters for the Christmas holiday club. Details for January INSET day to follow.

Beehive- please see the poster below regarding the new offer to enrol for half sessions; very useful for lots of activities and to keep siblings entertained until MutiSport clubs have finished.

Contact information: We have been reducing as much paperwork transfer between school and home as we can. Please could we ask that if you have moved house or changed telephone numbers in the last year that you email in to finchparents@ to confirm any new details. Also, if you would like to change your end of day collection arrangements or photo permissions, please let us know.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily with an email on return to school so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Calendar:

November:

20th- 28th- Virtual Christmas Fair

23rd- 28th- Virtual Christmas Auction- link to follow from Monday

Thursday 26th- Prospective family virtual meeting 1.45pm

Monday 30th- 12pm; deadline for flu spray vaccination consent tomorrow.

December:

Tuesday 1st - Flu spray vaccination

Friday 4th- Mufti day. FOFSA have arranged this with a visit from Santa, who will deliver gifts. Please pay through the FOFSA Fair link.

Friday 11th- Christmas lunch & Christmas Jumper day.

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

January 2021

Monday 4th- INSET day

Tuesday 5th- Return to school.

Non-school information:

Please see below for a link from WBC regarding a school meals survey. You are encouraged to complete the survey.

Please see below for a Berkshire Maestros newsletter update.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear God,

Thank you for our school. We pray it is a safe place of hope, learning, fun and friendship.

Please watch over all in our school community during these unusual times.

Help us to be hopeful for the future and promises of help.

Help us to learn new things, to explore and play together and to be happy.

Help us to be considerate of others, to be forgiving and build kindness into our day.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Office Updates 6th November 2020

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 9/11 will be week 2. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Under 5's Milk Scheme: Children are entitled to a portion of milk, provided free to schools, for those children under 5. The end date for the free milk offer is the week in which your child turns 5. Lots of the children enjoy the milk but we currently have very few children entitled to the free scheme. If you would like your child to continue to receive milk beyond their 5th birthday, please log in to www.coolmilk.com to register and pay. Registrations received by the Tuesday will receive milk from the following week.

Bags2School collection-FOFSA have arranged a collection, please bring all donations bagged up in old charity bags or bin bags on the morning of 19th November for collection.

Virtual School Fair- FOFSA have arranged a virtual school fair this year with activities & games to join in with. The ever popular Auction will be running from Monday 23rd- 28th November.

Individual pupil photographs: Photographs were received in school and sent home last week. 

Beehive- please see the poster below regarding the new offer to enrol for half sessions; very useful for lots of activities and to keep siblings entertained until MutiSport clubs have finished.

Contact information: We have been reducing as much paperwork transfer between school and home as we can. In light of this, we are hoping not to send out our annual reminders for contact updates. Please could we ask that if you have moved house or changed telephone numbers in the last year that you email in to finchparents@ to confirm any new details. Also, if you would like to change your end of day collection arrangements or photo permissions, please let us know. I will also upload the forms on to the website & FB page.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily with an email on return to school so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Calendar:

November:

Thursday 19th- Bags2School collection

Thursday 26th- Prospective family virtual meeting 1.45pm

Monday 30th- 12pm; deadline for flu spray vaccination consent tomorrow.

December:

Tuesday 1st - Flu spray vaccination

Friday 4th- Mufti day. FOFSA have arranged this with a visit from Santa, who will deliver gifts. Please pay through the FOFSA Fair link.

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

Our prayer for this week:

A Prayer for Hope

Lord, help me to hear you saying, "I am your hope" over all the other voices.

Lord, your word says, you are the hope for the hopeless so I'm running to you with both hands stretched out and grabbing on to you.

Fill me up with hope and give me a tangible reminder today that hope is an unbreakable spiritual lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20).

God, you know those things in my heart that I barely dare to hope for, today I give them to you,

I trust them to you, and ask that you, because I know that you can do more than I could ever guess, imagine or request in wildest dreams (Eph 3:20).

God, you are my hope and I trust you. Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 9th October 2020

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 12/10 will be week 1. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Individual pupil photographs: Photographs were sent home in September. Please see the envelopes for details of how to order as for the first time, all orders must be made online. If you have a problem ordering in this way, please contact Mrs Lawrence, in the school office. To keep costs down, all orders will be posted back to school for distribution.The deadline is today for initial ordering to take advantage of free postage back to school for distribution & future orders may incur additional handling & postage fees.

Beehive- please see the poster below regarding the new offer to enrol for half sessions; very useful for lots of activities and to keep siblings entertained until MutiSport clubs have finished.

Contact information: We have been reducing as much paperwork transfer between school and home as we can. In light of this, we are hoping not to send out our annual reminders for contact updates. Please could we ask that if you have moved house or changed telephone numbers in the last year that you email in to finchparents@ to confirm any new details. Also, if you would like to change your end of day collection arrangements or photo permissions, please let us know. I will also upload the forms on to the website & FB page.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily with an email on return to school so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Year 6: Letters & application details were emailed out regarding Secondary school application. Please contact the office if you can't find the email.

Please see below for details of Harvest donations and the libraries service for their Book Fest.

Calendar:

October:

Thursday 1st- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

Thursday 22nd- Prospective family virtual meeting 1.45pm

Monday 26th- Friday 30th - Half-term

Saturday 31st- Secondary school application deadline.

November:

Thursday 5th- Prospective family virtual meeting 1.45pm

Thursday 26th- Prospective family virtual meeting 1.45pm

December:

Tuesday 1st - Flu spray vaccination

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

Our prayer for this week:

Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless and praise Your holy name, for You sent Your only begotten Son to die on the cross to pay the price for my sins and to endure so much suffering and humiliation, on my account.
Thank You, that in Your love and mercy, the Lord Jesus took all the punishment for my sin and was subjected to no end of humiliation and reproach for love of those He came to save, and Lord that includes me. How I praise and thank You for this greatest of all miracles of Your grace. What a joy to know that in dying on the cross, He broke the power of sin and Satan, death and hell, and is seated on the right hand of the Father in heaven, awaiting that time when He will accomplish His earthly mission and return to set up His kingdom on earth, 
Praise God for Jesus, and thank You that He is my Saviour and God. In His name I pray, Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 25th September 2020

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 28/09 will be week 1, with a special Census Day menu on Thursday 1st October- Hot pork sausage hotdog with chips & chocolate cake. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Individual pupil photographs: Photographs have been sent home today. Please see the envelopes for details of how to order as for the first time, all orders must be made online. If you have a problem ordering in this way, please contact Mrs Lawrence, in the school office. To keep costs down, all orders will be posted back to school for distribution.

Contact information: We have been reducing as much paperwork transfer between school and home as we can. In light of this, we are hoping not to send out our annual reminders for contact updates. Please could we ask that if you have moved house or changed telephone numbers in the last year that you email in to finchparents@ to confirm any new details. Also, if you would like to change your end of day collection arrangements or photo permissions,please let us know. I will also upload the forms on to the website & FB page.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily with an email on their return so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Year 6: Letters & application details have been emailed out regarding Secondary school application. Please contact the office if you can't find the email.

Calendar:

October:

Thursday 1st- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

Monday 26th- Friday 30th - Half-term

November:

Thursday 26th- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

December:

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 11th September 2020

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 14/09 will be week 1. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Absence: please confirm all absence to school and update us daily with an email on their return so that we have evidence in writing for our records. Thank you.

Year 6: Letters will be emailed next week regarding Secondary school application.

Birthdays: Mrs Dodds has suggested donating a book as a present for your child's class instead of bringing in cakes and sweets whilst Covid is with us- see separate email.

Parent Mail: 

Apologies that with our IT problems over the Summer that our system has not yet gone live. As soon as I have finalised the arrangements, I will confirm when you will be able to gain access.

We are asking for your support in setting up our new Parent Mail system. The aim is that we will be able to offer a lunch ordering system and payment system for lunches, uniform & future school trips. Initially, we are asking for you to confirm that you are happy for us to allow Parent Mail to access details from the SIMS Pupil database that we use. In order to set our system live, we are asking that you allow us to let Parent Mail import the following details from SIMS: Pupil name, Year group, Registration group, Date of birth & Gender, along with details for Parental responsibility including your Name, Relationship & Title, Primary Email address,  Mobile Number & Home address. This is so that Parent Mail can make contact with you via email to invite you to set up an account linked to our school for the reasons above. You will be able to down load a mobile app, which will allow you to check your balances and make changes easily. Please can you email confirmation to finchparents@ with permission for us to allow ParentMail to access the information listed. If you would like an account and have not let me know yet, please email to confirm & I will arrange for an email to be sent to you.

Calendar:

September:

Wednesday 16th- Photographer- 

October:

Thursday 1st- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

Monday 26th- Friday 30th - Half-term

November:

Thursday 26th- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

December:

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 4th September 2020

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: W/C 7/09 will be week 2. Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the packed lunch  menu for this term. Please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@ for now until our ParentMail system is finalised. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are now £2.10 plus a transaction fee ongoing.

Parent Mail: 

Apologies that with our IT problems over the Summer that our system has not yet gone live. As soon as I have finalised the arrangements, I will confirm when you will be able to gain access.

We are asking for your support in setting up our new Parent Mail system. The aim is that we will be able to offer a lunch ordering system and payment system for lunches, uniform & future school trips. Initially, we are asking for you to confirm that you are happy for us to allow Parent Mail to access details from the SIMS Pupil database that we use. In order to set our system live, we are asking that you allow us to let Parent Mail import the following details from SIMS: Pupil name, Year group, Registration group, Date of birth & Gender, along with details for Parental responsibility including your Name, Relationship & Title, Primary Email address,  Mobile Number & Home address. This is so that Parent Mail can make contact with you via email to invite you to set up an account linked to our school for the reasons above. You will be able to down load a mobile app, which will allow you to check your balances and make changes easily. Please can you email confirmation to finchparents@ with permission for us to allow ParentMail to access the information listed. If you would like an account and have not let me know yet, please email to confirm & I will arrange for an email to be sent to you.

Calendar:

September:

Monday 28th- 5.30- 7.30pm Learning reviews

October:

Thursday 1st- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

                     - 4-6pm Learning reviews

Monday 26th- Friday 30th - Half-term

November:

Thursday 26th- 1.45pm Open afternoon for prospective families

December:

Friday 18th- 2pm- End of term.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 26th June 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the Summer picnic pack menu and Week 1 order form. As usual, please order on your child's first day in school each week. Please send orders via finchparents@. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are expected to be £2.08 to include a transaction fee ongoing.

Parent Mail: 

We are asking for your support in setting up our new Parent Mail system. The aim is that we will be able to offer a lunch ordering system and payment system for lunches, uniform & future school trips. Initially, we are asking for you to confirm that you are happy for us to allow Parent Mail to access details from the SIMS Pupil database that we use. In order to set our system live, we are asking that you allow us to let Parent Mail import the following details from SIMS: Pupil name, Year group, Registration group, Date of birth & Gender, along with details for Parental responsibility including your Name, Relationship & Title, Primary Email address,  Mobile Number & Home address. This is so that Parent Mail can make contact with you via email to invite you to set up an account linked to our school for the reasons above. You will be able to down load a mobile app, which will allow you to check your balances and make changes easily. Please can you email confirmation to finchparents@ with permission for us to allow ParentMail to access the information listed. Thank you to those families who have already replied and please confirm by Monday 29th June so I can forward your details to ParentMail to be added to their system for personal account notifications.

Year 6 Bikeability:

We have arranged for Avanti to visit school from Tuesday 7th- Thursday 9th July from 9am- 3.15pm. All pupils will need to bring their bikes and helmets in on Tuesday for level 1. Pupils will be divided in to 2 groups- 9 on Wed 8th & 6 on Thursday 9th. Mrs Wirth will be in contact with further details and confirm the days bikes will need to be brought in. To confirm that we can not store bikes overnight so please arrange to deliver & collect your child's bike each day it is needed. Thank you.

School Nursing Team- Health forms have been sent home via pupil mail & Royal Mail for Reception children. Please complete & return the forms to the School office in the envelopes provided and they will remain confidential & be passed on to the School Nursing team, who were due to visit at the beginning of term. With front line workers beginning to return to their usual roles, the Nursing team wish to catch up with the Reception families to see if anyone has any concerns rather than let more time elapse before visits can resume. Please return the forms by Tuesday 30th June so I can arrange for the Nursing team to collect them. Thank you

Non School information:

Please see below a flyer for a 'BLing your Scooter' competition.

Please see below a letter from Yateley regarding the Year 5 days that have been cancelled.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 19th June 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the Summer picnic pack menu and Week 2 order form. As usual, please order on your child's first day in school each week. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are expected to be £2.08 to include a transaction fee ongoing.

Parent Mail: 

We are asking for your support in setting up our new Parent Mail system. The aim is that we will be able to offer a lunch ordering system and payment system for lunches, uniform & future school trips. Initially, we are asking for you to confirm that you are happy for us to allow Parent Mail to access details from the SIMS Pupil database that we use. In order to set our system live, we are asking that you allow us to let Parent Mail import the following details from SIMS: Pupil name, Year group, Registration group, Date of birth & Gender, along with details for Parental responsibility including your Name, Relationship & Title, Primary Email address,  Mobile Number & Home address. This is so that Parent Mail can make contact with you via email to invite you to set up an account linked to our school for the reasons above. You will be able to down load a mobile app, which will allow you to check your balances and make changes easily. Please can you email confirmation to finchparents@ with permission for us to allow ParentMail to access the information listed. Thank you for your support.

Year 6 Bikeability:

We have arranged for Avanti to visit school from Tuesday 7th- Thursday 9th July. When we receive confirmation of the numbers of trainers in each day we will then be able to confirm who will be in which groups and on what day. I believe that the training will run for 1 day for each child. We will try to avoid encroaching on the Year 6 days in school as much as possible.

School Nursing Team- Health forms were sent home last week via pupil mail & Royal Mail for Reception children. Please complete & return the forms to the School office in the envelopes provided and they will remain confidential & be passed on to the School Nursing team, who were due to visit at the beginning of term. With front line workers beginning to return to their usual roles, the Nursing team wish to catch up with the Reception families to see if anyone has any concerns rather than let more time elapse before visits can resume. Please return the forms by the end of the month so I can arrange for the Nursing team to collect them. Thank you

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 11th June 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the Summer picnic pack menu and Week 1 order form. As usual, please order on your child's first day in school each week. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are expected to be £2.08 to include a transaction fee ongoing.

Year 6 Bikeability:

We have arranged for Avanti to visit school from Tuesday 7th- Thursday 9th July. When we receive confirmation of the numbers of trainers in each day we will then be able to confirm who will be in which groups and on what day. I believe that the training will run for 1 day for each child. We will try to avoid encroaching on the Year 6 days in school as much as possible.

Year 6 leavers hoodies: The leavers hoodies are being sent out next week. We know that Year 6 are very excited to receive them but we are asking that they please not wear them in to school just yet. Mrs Wirth is busy settling them back in to school so we are trying to keep things routine for now. Thank you for your support.

School Nursing Team- Health forms were sent home last week via pupil mail & Royal Mail for Reception children. Please complete & return the forms to the School office in the envelopes provided and they will remain confidential & be passed on to the School Nursing team, who were due to visit at the beginning of term. With front line workers beginning to return to their usual roles, the Nursing team wish to catch up with the Reception families to see if anyone has any concerns rather than let more time elapse before visits can resume. Please return the forms by the end of the month so I can arrange for the Nursing team to collect them. Thank you

Non School information:

Please see below for information regarding the offer from the Libraries service.

Our prayer during Coronavirus:

Dear Lord,

We pray for all victims of the coronavirus, their loved ones,

all medical workers and first responders tasked with treatment and care of those who are and have been ill.

You who are Comfort, be with all those who are ill, afraid, or in isolation.

In their loneliness, be their consolation. In their anxiety, be their hope. In their darkness, be their light.

Fill our hearts with Compassion that we might care for ourselves and for others in ways that bring goodness and connection in the midst of distance. Grant your wisdom and grace in each moment.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 4th June 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates: 

Caterlink lunches: Please see the Caterlink lunch menu tab (Information/ lunch menus) for the Summer picnic pack menu and Week 2 order form. As usual, please order on Monday or Wednesday, your child's first day in school each week. KS1 Infants are still eligible for the UIFSM scheme and KS2 Junior children can order and payment will be collected when our ParentMail cashless payment scheme goes live. Meals are expected to be £2.08 to include a transaction fee ongoing.

Non School information:

Adult Education poster

Yateley School Induction dates for Year 5's- Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th July & a parents meeting on the evening of Thursday 9th July. Please see the Yateley website for details of how to register.

Luckley House  virtual open event for Year 5's.- 

https://www.luckleyhouseschool.org/virtual-open-event/

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

We offer our deepest appreciation for the many blessings you shower upon us every day.

We are truly humbled by the bounty of Your graces.

Through this prayer we ask for the comapssion to follow the inspiring example of the Good Samaritan.

Help us to embrace and bring comfort to those suffering around the world.

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 29th May 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates: We are looking forward to welcoming back our children from keyworker families and the children from Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 after what would have been our half-term break.

Please see below the menu options for our return from Caterlink. There will be a 2 week rolling menu option. As usual, please send in all orders for the week on your child's first day at school. The UIFSM offering for infants is still in place for our Reception & Year 1 children. Ongoing, we have been researching online payment systems and thanks to the support of our Governors, Mr Thomas is liaising with 'Parent Mail' to get the system set up and running. We do not yet have a go live date so we will keep you informed as we expect it to be before the end of June. This serves many purposes in bringing our technology up to date, introducing a flexible payment system for parents for lunches and trips. It also reduces the risk of infection spread as it is recognised that cash can be an infection risk.

Ongoing for Year 6 children, please do not send cash in with any orders. We will update you as to when the new system is live and ask that you make payments online to cover any meals up to that point and for the following weeks.

We think this is a great advantage for school and yourselves and are looking forward to having it up and running. If anyone has concerns about the new system, please ring in or email so we can discuss this with you. As Mrs Vanstone has said, I will be back in school from Monday. I will also add an order form for next week.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 22nd May 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

We are delighted to offer you this first ever on-line School Assembly featuring The Bishop of Oxford to every school in the Diocese of Oxford. This is for individual pupils from all schools in the Diocese, but there is also a very warm invitation to pupil’s siblings, parents or other family members also to take part, to watch and to enjoy.

The Assembly will be live-streamed at 10.30am FRIDAY 22^ND MAY on Facebook and YouTube – please just click on the appropriate link below. However, it can also be accessed by the Vimeo links below.

The Assembly comes in both a PRIMARY version and a SECONDARY version, so please just choose the appropriate one for your context. I have left both links in case you have various aged children who would prefer to watch appropriate content.

• Primary - https://vimeo.com/420854893/bad5d893a1
• Secondary - https://vimeo.com/420947252/faa3d61b5b

The theme of the assembly is COURAGE, which Bishop Steven picks up on in his talk, and the assembly starts with a time of stilling and CONTEMPLATION; both of these themes tie in with the vision of the Church of England in Oxford Diocese to be more Contemplative, Compassionate and Courageous.

The Stilling involves active participation where possible, and pupils should be encouraged to sit somewhere comfortably but upright and to follow the Bishop’s lead as he guides us through a short time of meditation and contemplation.

The Bishop of Oxford develops the theme of Courage by exploring the powerful bible text of David and Goliath, and he will be considering some of the challenges that we all face during Lockdown, as well as considering some of the strategies that Christians have found helpful, over 1000s of years. The Bishop also shows off his impressive Lockdown Lego Challenge to build a model of his house.

The short Assembly ends with a song - a version of the famous Psalm 23 The Lord’s my Shepherd – which has been produced by a school worship band from Waddesdon School. We encourage pupils to sing along with this at home if they would like to.

There is also an invitation at the end of Bishop Steven’s talk to create something that represents courage, something that helps you to be strong, and have a big heart.

If you would like to take a photo of that and send it to the Diocese, then we will try to make these into some sort of slideshow or collage for all our schools to see. Please just send entries to this dropbox link :

https://www.dropbox.com/request/4aOsYmpKea2KjlWzvP46

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

Help us to find strength, through you, to carry us through these unusual times.

Help us to remember others, less fortunate than ourselves in a kindly, compassionate way; through thought, words and actions.

We may think that others don't do or help as much as we think they should but help us to remember that our loads and burdens are all different.

We may be stronger in mind and body to carry our load more easily;

please help us to remember that others may be carrying their burdens in broken and damaged bodies and spirits, held together with glue.

Dear Lord, we ask you to help us to find our compassionate and loving sides instead of our judgemental sides.

We ask this in Jesus Name,

Amen. 

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 11th May 2020

This half term our value is ‘Compassion’

‘For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.’

Updates:

Please see files attached for Secondary School Applications for September 2021 for current Year 5's.

Please see the attached posters for courses for English, Maths & Excel.

Some of our school nursing team have been redeployed and are doing an amazing job working on the wards at our local hospitals, however the rest of the school nursing team is still available to help support children and young people and their families with health concerns and to stay safe. Please contact your local team:

Wokingham

0118 949 5055
csnwokingham@berkshire.nhs.uk

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 20th March.

This half term our value is ‘Forgiveness’

‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins’

Matthew 6: 14-15

Updates:

Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. You can also print out the order forms from the website.

Letters have been sent home regarding trial singing lessons for Years 2-6. Please do return the permission form expressing interest if your child is interested in a trial session for future lessons.

Leaflets have been sent home for a Mad Science after school club in the Summer Term. Instructions on how to sign up are on the leaflet. Places went very quickly last year and although they ran a waiting list no one dropped out so if your child is interested I would encourage you to book early.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Please see below a link for Coronavirus updates. Mrs Vanstone will also update any information for schools as we receive it.

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 13th March.

This half term our value is ‘Forgiveness’

‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins’

Matthew 6: 14-15

Updates:

Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. You can also print out the order forms from the website.

Letters have been sent home regarding trial singing lessons for Years 2-6. Please do return the permission form expressing interest if your child is interested in a trial session for future lessons.

Leaflets have been sent home for a Mad Science after school club in the Summer Term. Instructions on how to sign up are on the leaflet. Places went very quickly last year and although they ran a waiting list no one dropped out so if your child is interested I would encourage you to book early.

Monday 16th March- Deadline for accepting Secondary School places. Please confirm your offers.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Please see below a link for Coronavirus updates. Mrs Vanstone will also update any information for schools as we receive it.

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

Letters were sent home yesterday from Mrs Vanstone regarding the current situation. Passwords for Education City and Purple Mash were also sent home in preparation for any closures, so that children have some work to follow. No closures have been announced to date and we will keep you updated with any developmentsas we are advised by the Government, Public Health England and Wokingham.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, either a handwritten note, on a proforma absence note or by email, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

March

Monday 16th- Secondary School place deadline.

Monday 16th- WASMA rehearsal 12.15-2.30pm, coach to be provided

Friday 20th- Year 6 Easter experience 

Tuesday 24th- 8.45- 9.30am Parents are invited to a coffee morning with Mrs Vanstone & Mrs Dodds.

Sunday 29th- WASMA

Monday 30th- Chaffinch Viking day

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Monday 27th- Chaffinch Swimming lessons, Paperwork to follow

May

Friday 8th- Bank holiday

Monday 25th- Friday 29th- Half-term

June

Monday 1st- INSET day

Thursday 4th- Mufti day for donations of smellies and sweets for the Summer Fair

Friday 5th- Whole School and Class photos to be taken

Friday 12th- Mufti day for donations of bottles for the Summer Fair

Saturday 13th- Summer Fair

July

Tuesday 21st- End of Summer term.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Lord,

Please grant us the strength to be kind, tolerant and forgiving in our every day lives.

Help us to think of others and help our communities,

especially in this time of worry and uncertainty.

We ask that you grant our leaders wisdom as they take decisions on behalf of us all.

Bless our school, families and wider community as we pray for those affected by illness.

We ask this in Jesus' name.

Amen

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 6th March.

This half term our value is ‘Forgiveness’

‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins’

Matthew 6: 14-15

Updates:

Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. You can also print out the order forms from the website.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Please see below a link for Coronavirus updates. Mrs Vanstone will also update any information for schools as we receive it.

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

Advice for parents/guardians

You should not be unduly worried about the possibility of your children catching the Coronavirus.

There is no reason why your children should not continue to attend their early years, school or further education setting as normal. Please adhere to any travel guidance and notify school if you have any concerns.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, either a handwritten note, on a proforma absence note or by email, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

March

Monday 16th March- WASMA rehearsal 12.15-2.30pm, coach to be provided

Friday 20th March- Year 6 Easter experience 

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Monday 27th- Chaffinch Swimming lessons, Paperwork to follow

May

Friday 8th- Bank holiday

Monday 25th- Friday 29th- Half-term

June

Monday 1st- INSET day

Thursday 4th- Mufti day for donations of smellies and sweets for the Summer Fair

Friday 5th- Whole School and Class photos to be taken

Friday 12th- Mufti day for donations of bottles for the Summer Fair

Saturday 13th- Summer Fair

July

Tuesday 21st- End of Summer term.

Our prayer for this week:

A Child’s Prayer for Forgiveness

Dear Lord Jesus,

 I am sorry that I have not listened to my parents and teachers.

I know I should listen to them but sometimes I don’t want to and then I get into trouble.

I don’t want to disobey but sometimes I do and I know that it makes them mad - and then they might be cross with me and I might be cross back at them.

Amen

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 28th February

This half term our value is ‘Forgiveness’

‘For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins’

Matthew 6: 14-15

Updates

Goldfinch- Please return any outstanding paperwork and payment regarding the trip to The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys by Monday 2nd March.

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. The photocopier has been out of action for most of the day so if your child did not receive a form, please either print one from the website or write your order child's order on a piece of paper and send it in on Monday in the usual way.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Readifoods- Mrs Dodds is going to visit the Readifoods Warehouse on Friday 6th March to volunteer and was wondering if any of our parents would be interested in joining her? Please contact the office or Mrs Dodds if you would like to volunteer in this capacity. Many thanks.

Please see below a link for Coronavirus updates. Mrs Vanstone will also update any information for schools as we receive it.

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 14th February

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Goldfinch- letters have been sent home today regarding a trip to The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys. Please complete the permission slips and EV2 forms and return to the office with payment by Friday 28th February.

WASMA letters were sent home today with those children who are attending.

Singing lessons- Please contact the office if anyone would like to join the singing lessons offered by Berkshire Maestros. Many of the children tried a taster session and if any of the children would like to take up lessons, they would be welcome.

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. 

Learning Reviews- Sign up sheets are on the white board in the lobby and there are a few remaining slots for each class. Please ring in for availability if you are unable to get in to school- 0118 9732166

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Readifoods- Mrs Dodds is going to visit the Readifoods Warehouse on Friday 6th March to volunteer and was wondering if any of our parents would be interested in joining her? Please contact the office or Mrs Dodds if you would like to volunteer in this capacity. Many thanks.

Library Service offer- February Half term- Please see the leaflet added below

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 7th February

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. The order forms have had a couple of amendments: Friday each week has been amended to fish fingers with chips, instead of the variation on fish; Jacket potato choices have changed so that tuna is no longer offered as most of it was disposed of and cheese and baked beans will be offered daily; Week 3 Monday- Main choice of Plant based Beef Lasagne is 50% British Beef and 50% red lentils.

Learning Reviews- Sign up sheets are on the white board in the lobby and there are a few remaining slots for each class. Please ring in for availability if you are unable to get in to school- 0118 9732166

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. 

Readifoods- Today, the School Council have packed up the food donations in preparation for volunteers with Readifoods to collect this afternoon. School Council members also helped to load the food into the van, which will be unpacked back at their warehouse and distributed to the families they support. 

Mrs Dodds is going to visit the Readifoods Warehouse on Friday 6th March to volunteer and was wondering if any of our parents would be interested in joining her? Please contact the office or Mrs Dodds if you would like to volunteer in this capacity. Many thanks.

Library Service offer- February Half term- Please see the leaflet added above.

Coronavirus- Latest information and advice can also be found at:

Advice for parents/guardians

You should not be unduly worried about the possibility of your children catching the Coronavirus.

There is no reason why your children should not continue to attend their early years, school or further education setting as normal.

We recognise that some families or children may be planning to travel to China during the forthcoming half term period. If so, please refer to the FCO’s latest travel advice via the link above.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, either a handwritten note, on a proforma absence note or by email, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

February

Monday 10th- Bags2School Collection. Bags were sent home last week.

Friday 14th- PGL second payments are due today

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th- Children return to school

Tuesday 25th- Learning reviews- Infants 5.30-7.30pm and Juniors 4.20-7.30pm

Wednesday 26th- Ash Wednesday service at St. James' Church

Thursday 27th- Learning reviews- Infants 4-6pm and Juniors 3.40-6pm

March

Monday 2nd- Secondary School places allocated

Thursday 5th- World Book Day- Theme tbc

Friday 6th- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear God,

Help me, O God, to be a good and true friend.
To be always loyal, and never let my friends down;
Never to talk about them behind their backs in a way in which I
would not do before their faces;
Never to betray a confidence or talk about the things about which
I ought to be silent;

Always to be ready to share everything I have;
To be as true to my friends as I would wish them to be to me.

This I ask for the sake of You, who art
the greatest and the truest of all friends,
For your love’s sake, Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 31st January

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. The order forms have had a couple of amendments: Friday each week has been amended to fish fingers with chips, instead of the variation on fish; Jacket potato choices have changed so that tuna is no longer offered as most of it was disposed of and cheese and baked beans will be offered daily; Week 3 Monday- Main choice of Plant based Beef Lasagne is 50% British Beef and 50% red lentils.

Learning Reviews- Sign up sheets will be available from Monday on the white board.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. Flyers were sent home last week advertising the service and I have attached a poster above.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, either a handwritten note, on a proforma absence note or by email, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

February

Monday 10th- Bags2School Collection. Bags were sent home last week.

Friday 14th- PGL second payments are due today

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th- Children return to school

Tuesday 25th- Learning reviews- Infants 5.30-7.30pm and Juniors 4.20-7.30pm

Wednesday 26th- Ash Wednesday service at St. James' Church

Thursday 27th- Learning reviews- Infants 4-6pm and Juniors 3.40-6pm

March

Monday 2nd- Secondary School places allocated

Thursday 5th- World Book Day- Theme tbc

Friday 6th- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Non School Information:

Please see the attached poster regarding activities at St. Eligius Church, Arborfield.

Perform flyers are available in the lobby for any families who may be interested.

Our prayer for this week:

Thank you Lord for the wonderful connection we share as friends.
I am so grateful for the incredible bond that has grown between us,
And for the sanctuary your grace provides for us to dwell within.
I ask for a deep blessing to be given to these wonderful people.
May you provide such goodness in their lives.
I pray that the hopes and dreams they have shared with me
May be blessed by your Spirit.
Lord, you are the foundation of our friendship
For it is with you that we walk daily.
Thank you that in your kinship and family we find unity and strength.

Amen.
 

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 24th January

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section. The order forms have had a couple of amendments: Friday each week has been amended to fish fingers with chips, instead of the variation on fish; Jacket potato choices have changed so that tuna is no longer offered as most of it was disposed of and cheese and baked beans will be offered daily; Week 3 Monday- Main choice of Plant based Beef Lasagne is 50% British Beef and 50% red lentils.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. Flyers were sent home last week advertising the service and I have attached a poster above.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, either a handwritten note, on a proforma absence note or by email, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

February

Monday 10th- Bags2School Collection. Bags were sent home last week.

Friday 14th- PGL second payments are due today

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th- Children return to school

Tuesday 25th- Learning reviews

Wednesday 26th- Ash Wednesday service at St. James' Church

Thursday 27th- Learning reviews

March

Monday 2nd- Secondary School places allocated

Thursday 5th- World Book Day- Theme tbc

Friday 6th- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Non School Information:

Please see the attached poster regarding activities at St. Eligius Church, Arborfield.

Perform flyers are available in the lobby for any families who may be interested.

Our prayer for this week:

Loving Father,

I want to thank You for giving me the wonderful circle of friends that I have.

You have surrounded me with people that really want to know me more each day!

Thank you, Lord, for they have all shown me so much friendship and I am truly grateful.

Lord, I praise Your holy name for blessing me with such amazing friends! I love You, Father! Amen

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 17th January

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. These have been added to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session. Flyers have been sent home today advertising the service.

Term dates for 2020/21 have been added to the website.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

January

Tuesday 21st- Year 6 Maths challenge at Eagle House School

Wednesday 22nd- PGL letters have been sent home- permission slips & deposits are due today.

Wednesday 22nd- Conservatory Opening- Please sign up on the list on the white board at the front of school.

Friday 24th - Football match at The Colleton, letters to be sent home on Monday.

February

Monday 10th- Bags2School Collection. Bags have been sent home today.

Friday 14th- PGL second payments are due today

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th- Children return to school

Tuesday 25th- Learning reviews

Wednesday 26th- Ash Wednesday service at St. James' Church

Thursday 27th- Learning reviews

March

Monday 2nd- Secondary School places allocated

Thursday 5th- World Book Day- Theme tbc

Friday 6th- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Non School Information:

Perform flyers are available in the lobby for any families who may be interested.

Our prayer for this week:

Prayer for a Friend

O Lord, Please bless our friendship.

Our friendship is like a long steady soft rain;
It’s not so harsh that it will destroy,

Yet it is not so soft that it goes unnoticed.

Our friendship is growing in your grace.

Please bless our friendship, and keep it holy.

Friendship is a gift from you, O Lord,
and we thank you.

May our friendship always
produce the fruits of the spirit. And may the
soft rain of our friendship nourish the heart
forever.

Amen!

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 10th January

This half term our value is ‘Friendship’

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’

John 15 v12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Next Thursday is Census day so the forms reflect the menu options. It always helps us if as many infant children as possible can be encouraged to try dinners on this day. New Spring menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer. I have been sent picture menus so you can see what the food choices look like and show your children. I will add these to the website in the Caterlink, school meal section.

Support service: If anyone would like to talk to Mrs Kate Meads in confidence, on any matter relating to their family please ring the office in the first instance for an appointment. Mrs Meads offers 2 appointment slots on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm and 2pm, followed by a drop in session.

Term dates for 2020/21 have been added to the website.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

January

Tuesday 21st- Year 6 Maths challenge at Eagle House School

Wednesday 22nd- Conservatory Opening- please see flyer sent home today

February

Monday 10th- Bags2School Collection. Bags to be sent home next week

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th- Children return to school

Tuesday 25th- Learning reviews

Wednesday 26th- Ash Wednesday service at St. James' Church

Thursday 27th- Learning reviews

March

Monday 2nd- Secondary School places allocated

Thursday 5th- World Book Day- Theme tbc

Friday 6th- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Sunday 29th- WASMA

April

Thursday 2nd- Easter service at St. James Church

Friday 3rd- 9am End of term assembly- Families invited. 

Friday 3rd - 2pm End of term

Monday 20th- Summer Term begins.

Non School Information:

Perform flyers are available in the lobby for any families who may be interested.

Our prayer for this week:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 20th December 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next term.New Spring menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer. 

Term dates for 2020/21 have been added to the website.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Please send in any outstanding absence notes at the beginning of next term. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

Monday 6th January 2020- INSET day

Tuesday 7th January- Children return to school

Wednesday 8th January- Epiphany service

Thursday 9th January- Open afternoon for prospective Reception children Sept 20.

Monday 17th- Friday 21 February- Half term

Monday 24th February- INSET day

Tuesday 25th February- Children return to school

Monday 2nd March- Secondary School places allocated

Friday 6th March- Goldfinch trip to The Rainforest at Newbury

Friday 3rd April- End of term

Non School Information:

Our prayer for this week:

The Blessing of Christmas

Dear Lord,

May your life get filled up with lots of love, joy, happiness and that spirit to live.
May the Lord, the angel of happiness, the shepherds' curiosity bring that surprise in your life.
May we all live in peace and harmony and follow with all determination the message of Jesus.
May our world get filled with the message of the almighty Jesus Christ.
May everywhere, we can see harmony and happiness.

Sonali Pathak
 

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 13th December 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer. 

Monday 16th- Donkey Day- The children are welcome to come in to school wearing their Christmas production costume or other Christmas outfit/ jumper depending on whether their outfit is safe/ comfortable to wear all day if it is very long or tight fitting. Please remember coats as some activities will be held outside. Parents & carers are welcome to join us at 2.50pm for prayers, reflection time and the 'Procession of Light'. Please RSVP to the letter sent home earlier this week so we can plan.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings or to pick up in the afternoon. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding. Traffic enforcement officers drop by from time to time and were at school again this week.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

December 16th- Donkey Day

December 16th/17th- No Multi Sports clubs.

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Also see attachments for events & news from St James, Finchampstead.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear Father,
Where does hope come from?
When I can not face the day.
Could hope fill each new morning
Pushing out the grey?
Do the family and friends I have
Fill up my heart with joy?
And the miracle of life itself
Speak through each new girl and boy?

Amen

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 6th December 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer. Please note the form has been amended this week, offering fish fingers and chips on Wednesday. Friday has been pre-ordered, please check with the office before adding any extra Christmas dinner orders as they will need to be approved first.

Christmas Production of 'The Inn-Spectors'- Tickets have been sent home. Please note that no children under school age will be admitted to these performances. There will also be a dress rehearsal at 10.30am on Monday 9th December and other family members and younger children will be welcome at this performance. If you do not intend to use any of your tickets please return them to the school office so they can be redistributed if requested. Please keep your tickets safe as you will need to bring them along to the performance where they will be collected. Thank you for your understanding to help us limit numbers in line with health & safety guidelines.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings or to pick up in the afternoon. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding. Traffic enforcement officers drop by from time to time and were at school again this week.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

December 6th- LVCC rehearsal in the afternoon

December 8th- LVCC rehearsal at lunch time and concert at tea time.

December 9th- Christmas production dress rehearsal, parents, carers and siblings under school age are welcome to attend this dress rehearsal.

December 9th- Afternoon Christmas Production, Parents and carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, please remember to bring your ticket with you.

December 10th- Evening Christmas Production, Parents & carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, please remember to bring your ticket with you.

December 13th- Children are welcome to come in uniform with a Christmas jumper or Christmas coloured jumper and Christmas Dinner will be available for those children who have pre-ordered.

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Also see attachments for events & news from St James, Finchampstead, including a presentation of Nativity on the Loose' on Sunday 8th December.

Our prayer for this week:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 29th November 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Christmas Production of 'The Inn-Spectors'- Tickets were sent home last week. Please note that no children under school age will be admitted to these performances. There will also be a dress rehearsal on the morning of Monday 9th December and other family members and younger children will be welcome at this performance. If you do not intend to use any of your tickets please return them to the school office so they can be redistributed if requested. Please keep your tickets safe as you will need to bring them along to the performance where they will be collected. Thank you for your understanding to help us limit numbers in line with health & safety guidelines.

FOFSA- Grand draw tickets have previously been sent home, please complete the stubs of any tickets you wish to buy and return the stubs, payment and any unsold tickets when you come to the Christmas Fair tomorrow.

Please return any permission slips next week for choir children who would like to take part with the singing sessions at the Nirvana Christmas Market.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

November 30th- FOFSA Christmas Fair, please do come along between 12 & 3pm to support this event.

December 3rd- Advent service

December 6th- LVCC rehearsal in the afternoon

December 8th- LVCC rehearsal at lunch time and concert at tea time.

December 9th- Christmas production dress rehearsal, parents, carers and siblings under school age are welcome to attend this dress rehearsal.

December 9th- Afternoon Christmas Production, Parents and carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, please remember to bring your ticket with you.

December 10th- Evening Christmas Production, Parents & carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, please remember to bring your ticket with you.

December 13th- Children are welcome to come in uniform with a Christmas jumper or Christmas coloured jumper and Christmas Dinner will be available for those children who have pre-ordered.

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Also see attachments above for events & news from St James, Finchampstead.

Our prayer for this week:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 22nd November 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Christmas lunch- Friday 13th December. Slips have been sent home today- please complete the slip with your child's details & tick which options they would like to order & return the slips by Thursday 28th November. Please enclose payment for the Christmas lunch order separately from your usual weekly lunch orders. Thank you. Payment is only required from Juniors as lunches are provided Free of Charge to  the Infants.

Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Tickets for our Christmas Production of 'The Inn-Spectors' have been sent home today. Each family has been issued with 4 tickets, 2 yellow for the afternoon of Monday 9th December and 2 red for the evening of Tuesday 10th December. Please note that no children under school age will be admitted to these performances. There will also be a dress rehearsal on the morning of Monday 9th December and other family members and younger children will be welcome at this performance. If you do not intend to use any of your tickets please return them to the school office so they can be redistributed if requested. Please keep your tickets safe as you will need to bring them along to the performance where they will be collected. Thank you for your understanding to help us limit numbers in line with health & safety guidelines.

FOFSA- Grand draw tickets have previously been sent home, please complete the stubs of any tickets you wish to buy and return the stubs, payment and any unsold tickets to the office as soon as possible so filding can be done in advance & take some pressure off for the day itself.. Please ask in the office if you would like any more tickets. Please return any jarbola donations to the office.

Letters have been sent home today to Reception families regarding vision tests that are being conducted on Tuesday 26th November.

Letters have been sent home with choir children to invite more children to attend Loddon and also for an opportunity to sing at the Nirvana Christmas Market, which we would like to support following their generous support for us.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding.

If anyone is going to a tip and has space for a chair, please let us know as we have a broken chair to dispose of, thank you.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

November 26th- Vision tests for Reception children

November 28th- Deadline for ordering Christmas lunch for Friday 13th December

November 28th- Open afternoon

November 29th-Mufti day- Children are welcome to wear their own clothes in exchange for a donation of 'a bottle' for the Christmas Fair.

November 29th- Football Tournament- letters have been sent home with those children involved in this.

November 30th- FOFSA Christmas Fair

December 3rd- Advent service

December 6th- LVCC rehearsal in the afternoon

December 8th- LVCC rehearsal at lunch time and concert at tea time, more details to follow.

December 9th- Christmas production dress rehearsal, parents, carers and siblings under school age are welcome to attend this dress rehearsal.

December 9th- Afternoon Christmas Production, Parents and carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets have been sent home today.

December 10th- Evening Christmas Production, Parents & carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets have been sent home today.

December 13th- Children are welcome to come in uniform with a Christmas jumper or Christmas coloured jumper and Christmas Dinner will be on offer from Caterlink in school- slips sent home today for ordering.

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Quiz in aid of The Duchess of Kent Hospice- 23rd November 2019.

Also see attachments above for events & news from St James, Finchampstead.

Our prayer for this week:

Jesus, the hope of all who trust you;
the power of all who serve you;
the wisdom of all who follow you;
the uniter of all who worship you.
Grant us light .
Fill us with strength and boldness according to your promises,
That we might reach our community, with your love, in this season of Hope.
We humbly acknowledge our weakness and failure,
But our eyes are fixed on you.
Fulfil your purposes and plans that your name may be honoured in our land.
In the name of Jesus Christ,  Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 15th November 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

FOFSA- Grand draw tickets have previously been sent home, please complete the stubs of any tickets you wish to buy and return the stubs, payment and any unsold tickets to the office. Please ask in the office if you would like any more tickets.

Thank you for supporting the British Legion Poppy campaign, we raised £68.37.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding.

If anyone is going to a tip and has space for a chair, please let us know as we have a broken chair to dispose of, thank you.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Aldi-Thank you for collecting the stickers for us, unfortunately we didn't have enough to enter the draw.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

November 22nd- Mufti day- Children are welcome to wear their own clothes in exchange for a donation of 'smellies or chocolates' for the Christmas Fair.

November 22nd- Football tournament- letters were sent out to the children involved.

November 28th- Open afternoon

November 29th-Mufti day- Children are welcome to wear their own clothes in exchange for a donation of 'a bottle' for the Christmas Fair.

November 30th- FOFSA Christmas Fair

December 3rd- Advent service

December 6th- LVCC rehearsal in the afternoon

December 8th- LVCC rehearsal at lunch time and concert at tea time, more details to follow.

December 9th- Christmas production dress rehearsal, parents, carers and siblings under school age are welcome to attend this dress rehearsal.

December 9th- Afternoon Christmas Production, Parents and carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets will be sent home in the next couple of weeks.

December 10th- Evening Christmas Production, Parents & carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets will be sent home in the next couple of weeks.

December 13th- Children are welcome to come in uniform with a Christmas jumper or Christmas coloured jumper and Christmas Dinner will be on offer from Caterlink in school

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Quiz in aid of The Duchess of Kent Hospice- 23rd November 2019.

Our prayer for this week:

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 8th November 2019

This half term our value is ‘Hope’

‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer’.

Romans 12V12

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Please return any forms for permission to receive a flu vaccine for your child by Tuesday morning.

FOFSA have sent home letters for donations towards the Jarbola at the Christmas Fair. Any donations towards this would be appreciated. Offers of help would also be appreciated. Grand draw tickets have also been sent home, please complete the stubs of any tickets you wish to buy and return the stubs, payment and any unsold tickets to the office.

Photographs from Tempest have been sent home today.

Please do not use the 'zig-zag' area outside school to drop your children in the mornings. This area must be kept clear for the safety of all of our children. It is a no stopping area. Thank you for your understanding.

If anyone is going to a tip and has space for a chair, please let us know as we have a broken chair to dispose of, thank you.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit. We have received a few stickers now and the children have enjoyed adding them to our collection poster in the office.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Diary Updates:

November 10th- Remembrance service in the Memorial Park at 3pm-please see the calendar for details.

November 12th- Parents, carers and siblings of Reception children are welcome to join us for our assembly at 9am to watch their child receive their Bible.

November 12th- School Nursing team in school- Flu spray vaccinations- please return any forms by Tuesday morning.

November 14th- 2-3pm Goldfinch Family Learning Event

November 15th- Children in Need

November 22nd- Mufti day

November 28th- Open afternoon

November 29th-Mufti day

November 30th- FOFSA Christmas Fair

December 3rd- Advent service

December 6th- LVCC rehearsal in the afternoon

December 8th- LVCC rehearsal at lunch time and concert at tea time, more details to follow.

December 9th- Christmas production dress rehearsal, parents, carers and siblings under school age are welcome to attend this dress rehearsal.

December 9th- Afternoon Christmas Production, Parents and carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets will be sent home in the next few weeks.

December 10th- Evening Christmas Production, Parents & carers only are welcome to attend this ticketed event, the tickets will be sent home in the next few weeks.

December 13th- Children are welcome to come in uniform with a Christmas jumper or Christmas coloured jumper and Christmas Dinner will be on offer from Caterlink in school

December 16th- 6pm Carol service at St James Church.

December 20^th-   Parents, carers and siblings are welcome to join our end of term assembly at 9am and school will finish at 2pm.

Non School Information:

Quiz in aid of The Duchess of Kent Hospice- 23rd November 2019

Leaflets were sent home today from Redroffs Performing Arts.

Our prayer for this week:

A Prayer for Hope

Heavenly father, I am your humble servant,
I come before you today in need of hope.
There are times when I feel helpless,
There are times when I feel weak.
I pray for hope.
I need hope for a better future.
I need hope for a better life.
I need hope for love and kindness.

Some say that the sky is at it’s
darkest just before the light.
I pray that this is true, for all seems dark.
I need your light, Lord, in every way.

I pray to be filled with your light from
head to toe. To bask in your glory.
To know that all is right in the world,
as you have planned, and as you want
it to be.

Help me to walk in your light, and live
my life in faith and glory.

In your name I pray, Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 25th October 2019

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Letters have gone out today for permissions for Flu spray vaccinations, Year 6 measurement program and choir letters from Mrs Gan.

Information is available from the library service regarding their events over half term.

Wokingham are holding a Book Festival featuring lots of authors and places can be booked for a small fee. For more information & to book please follow this link www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/bookfest

FOFSA have sent home letters asking for help at the Christmas fair. This event is always lots of fun but it requires lots of work from FOFSA members. If you can spare any time to help run a stall or set up or clear up at the end it is always appreciated. It is a fun way to get involved with the school and get to know other families as well as raising money for the good of the school.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit. We have received a few stickers now and the children have enjoyed adding them to our collection poster in the office.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. The photos were collected from school on Tuesday 22nd October and will be distributed as soon as we receive them back.

Diary Updates:

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

November 4th- Return to school following half-term

November 6th- School Nursing team in school.

November 10th- Remembrance service in the Memorial Park at 3pm

November 12th- School Nursing team in school- Flu spray vaccinations

November 14th- 2-3pm Goldfinch Family Learning Event

November 15th- Children in Need

November 22nd- Mufti day

November 28th- Open afternoon

November 29th-Mufti day

November 30th- FOFSA Christmas Fair

December 3rd- Advent service

December 13th- Christmas Dinner in school

December 16th- 6pm Carol service

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Luckley House School-Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.

Leighton Park- Open morning-5th Nov. Please book online through their website.

Quiz in aid of The Duchess of Kent Hospice- 23rd November 2019

Our prayer for this week:

The Lord's Prayer

'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who have sinned against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For ever and ever,

Amen.

Office Updates 18th October 2019

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Information is available from the library service regarding their events over half term.

Wokingham are holding a Book Festival featuring lots of authors and places can be booked for a small fee. For more information & to book please follow this link www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/bookfest

Bags2Schools collection- Many thanks for all of your donations, we collected just over 300K of clothes, raising a wonderful £129.60 for school.

FOFSA have sent home letters asking for help at the Christmas fair. This event is always lots of fun but it requires lots of work from FOFSA members. If you can spare any time to help run a stall or set up or clear up at the end it is always appreciated. It is a fun way to get involved with the school and get to know other families as well as raising money for the good of the school.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit. We have received a few stickers now and the children have enjoyed adding them to our collection poster in the office.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. The photos are being collected from school on Tuesday morning next week.

Diary Updates:

October 21^st- 25^th- Year 6 residential trip to Liddington.

October 22^nd- Chaffinch Autumn Harvest at Wellington College. Drop off between 9.30 and 9.45am at the Wellington College Cricket Pavillion. Pick up from the same place at 2.30pm

October 24^th- KS1 Family Learning Event in school 2-3pm- Parents and siblings are welcome to come in to school for this event.

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Luckley House School-Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.

Leighton Park- Open morning-5th Nov. Please book online through their website.

Quiz in aid of The Duchess of Kent Hospice- 23rd November 2019

Our prayer for this week:

Dear God,

Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives,

for your goodness and for your blessings over us.

Thank you that you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times,

strengthening us for your purposes.

Thank you for your great love and care.

Thank you for your mercy and grace.

Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us.

Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life.

Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough,

for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given.

Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh.

Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy.

We love you and we need you, this day and every day.

We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy!

In Jesus' Name,

Amen.

To confirm- The Luckley Football & Netball Tournaments scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday 15th, have been cancelled due to the weather.

Office Updates 11th October 2019

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

Letters have been sent home today for Singing lessons with Berkshire Maestros. Please return slips to the office if you would like to register.

Information is available from the library service regarding their events over half term.

Wokingham are holding a Book Festival featuring lots of authors and places can be booked for a small fee. For more information & to book please follow this link www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/bookfest

Bags2Schools collection- Date amended- 16th October- Please donate any unwanted items and bring your bags in to school on Wednesday next week. Thank you

FOFSA have sent home letters asking for help at the Christmas fair. This event is always lots of fun but it requires lots of work from FOFSA members. If you can spare any time to help run a stall or set up or clear up at the end it is always appreciated. It is a fun way to get involved with the school and get to know other families as well as raising money for the good of the school.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit. We have received a few stickers now and the children have enjoyed adding them to our collection poster in the office.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. The photos have been sent home today. Their preferred system is to make use of their online ordering process. Please return any other orders by Friday 18th October so that we can arrange collection as necessary.

Diary Updates:

October 15th- Sports tournaments, letters have been sent home for any children taking part.

October 16th- Bags2School collection.

October 16th- Chaffinch trip to Rushall Farm

October 21^st- 25^th- Year 6 residential trip to Liddington.

October 22^nd- Chaffinch Autumn Harvest at Wellington College.

October 24^th- KS1 Family Learning Event in school 2-3pm- Parents and siblings are welcome to come in to school for this event.

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Shopping evening at the Memorial Hall, 11th October 7.30-9.30pm.

Luckley House School-Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.

Leighton Park- Open morning-5th Nov. Please book online through their website.

Emmbrook Secondary School Open evening 17th October- please check their website for details.

Our prayer for this week:

Dear God,

Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives,

for your goodness and for your blessings over us.

Thank you that you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times,

strengthening us for your purposes.

Thank you for your great love and care.

Thank you for your mercy and grace.

Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us.

Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life.

Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough,

for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given.

Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh.

Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy.

We love you and we need you, this day and every day.

We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy!

In Jesus' Name,

Amen.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 4th October 2019

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: Caterlink: Week 3 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

There will be a Harvest service at St James on Tuesday 8th October. Please see last week's Office updates page for a list of suggested donations. Please take the children straight to church at drop off time. Children from Beehive will walk to St James with the staff. You will be advised of any changes to these arrangements if the weather is inclement.

Bags2Schools collection- 10th October- bags are being sent home today for any donations, please return any unused bags, extras will be available in the foyer.

FOFSA have sent home letters asking for help at the Christmas fair. This event is always lots of fun but it requires lots of work from FOFSA members. If you can spare any time to help run a stall or set up or clear up at the end it is always appreciated. It is a fun way to get involved with the school and get to know other families as well as raising money for the good of the school.

Christmas card templates have also been sent home this week and Rosefinch's will be sent home on Monday. Please return any orders via the registers or the office by next Friday, 11th October so that FOFSA can order them in plenty of time to post for Christmas.

Please return any remaining permission slips and EV2/ EV4 forms for the Chaffinch trips.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Permission sheets- Sheets have been sent home this week for school permissions, taking of photographs and end of day collection arrangements. Please complete them and return to school, please also return any remaining contacts sheets that were sent home last week.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit. We have received a few stickers now and the children have enjoyed adding them to our collection poster in the office.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. The photos have been sent home today. Their preferred system is to make use of their online ordering process. Please return any other orders by Friday 18th October so that we can arrange collection as necessary.

Diary Updates:

October 8^th- Harvest service at St. James- please take your children straight to St James Church in the morning. If your children are at beehive they will walk to church with the school staff.

October 10th- Bags2School collection.

October 16th- Chaffinch trip to Rushall Farm

October 18th- Mufti day

October 21^st- 25^th- Year 6 residential trip to Liddington.

October 22^nd- Chaffinch Autumn Harvest at Wellington College.

October 24^th- KS1 Family Learning Event in school 2-3pm- Parents and siblings are welcome to come in to school for this event.

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Shopping evening at the Memorial Hall, 11th October 7.30-9.30pm.

Luckley House School-Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.

Leighton Park- Open mornings- 8th Oct & 5th Nov. Please book online through their website.

Emmbrook Secondary School Open evening 17th October- please check their website for details.

Our prayer for this week:

Thank you.

I dwell upon the goodness in my life.

Thank you.

I cherish in my heart Your gift to me.

Thank you.

I notice the blessings of life, breath, loving and sharing.

I am so very grateful.

Thank you Lord.

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 27^th September

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Updates: Caterlink: Week 2 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

There will be a Harvest service at St James on Tuesday 8th October. A list of suggested donations will be added on the office updates section and on the Facebook page. Please take the children straight to church at drop off time. You will be advised of any changes to these arrangements if the weather is inclement.

Bags2Schools collection- 10th October- bags are being sent home today for any donations, please return any unused bags, extras will be available in the foyer.

Letters are being sent home today for Chaffinch children regarding their trips to Rushall Farm & Wellington College Harvest Celebrations. Please complete and return the permission slips and EV2 forms. EV4 forms are also being sent for the Harvest Celebration event.

There will be no Football club with Mr Grenfell next Friday, 4th October, please arrange to collect your child at 3.15pm.

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

NSSport sessions are running again this term, please book in online in the usual way.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Data collection sheets- Sheets have been sent home. Please complete them and return to school so we can update our contacts.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. They will be sent home when we receive them. The preferred method for payment for any orders is online.

Diary Updates:

Sept 30^th & Oct 3^rd- Learning reviews- Sign-up sheets are available on the board outside school.

October 3^rd- Open afternoon for prospective Reception children Sept 2020. Please ring or email to book in.

October 8^th- Founders Day & Harvest service at St. James

October 10th- Bags2School collection.

October 16th- Chaffinch trip to Rushall Farm

October 18th- Mufti day

October 21^st- 25^th- Year 6 residential trip to Liddington.

October 22^nd- Chaffinch Autumn Harvest at Wellington College.

October 24^th- KS1 Family Learning Event in school 2-3pm- Parents and siblings are welcome to come in to school for this event.

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Shopping evening at the Memorial Hall, 11th October 7.30-9.30pm.

Luckley House School- Open morning Saturday 28^th September & Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.

Leighton Park- Open mornings 28th Sept; 8th Oct & 5th Nov. Please book online through their website.

October 17^th- Emmbrook Secondary School Open evening- please check their website for details.

Our prayer for this week is:

Prayer Of Thankfulness For Our Daily Needs

Dear Father God,

I come before You with a grateful heart for the many blessings that You bestow on us day by day,

and praise You that Your mercies are new every morning and You have provided for all our needs;

and more besides. You are a great and generous God.

You are so good to all Your creation and have faithfully supplied all our needs, according to Your riches and grace – just as You have promised.

I love that hymn where it says, “count your blessings, see what God has done,” and Father I do count the many blessings that come from You day by day. Please forgive me for the times when I taken for granted the many gifts and graces that come from You – I could not draw another breath unless You give me the strength and yet moment by moment I am being kept in Your love and sustained by Your grace. Praise Your glorious name, for ever and ever.

Amen

FINCHAMPSTEAD CHURCH OF ENGLAND (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘An enriching education in a welcoming Christian environment’

Office Updates 20^th September

This half term our value is ‘Thankfulness’

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise;

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm V4

Reminders: Please follow up any absence from school with a note explaining why, even if you rang in and spoke to someone or left a message at the door. Thank you.

NSSport sessions are running again this term, please book in online in the usual way.

Football with Mr Grenfell will be running from today, all children who have registered so far have a place. Please collect from school at 4.30pm.

The Beehive Breakfast and After School Club have introduced a new booking system from September and the procedure is linked to the Beehive page on the website.

The May Day Bank holiday 2020 has been moved next year to Friday 8^th May 2020 to coincide with VE day 75th anniversary celebrations so please book holiday accordingly and not for the usual Monday.

Data collection sheets- Sheets were sent home last week for all children. Please amend any details as necessary and send them back to school as soon as possible so we can update our contacts.

Aldi- please collect all stickers whilst shopping in Aldi and bring them in to school to put towards Sports kit.

Rymans- please collect any vouchers issued whilst shopping in Rymans for the school to redeem in store.

Caterlink: Week 1 forms have been sent home today for choices next week. Autumn menus and order forms are also available on the website and in the foyer.

IMPORTANT: We have a no nut policy for all snacks and lunches within school to protect those children with nut allergies. Please do not send in any food containing nuts of any type. Food which contains nuts will be returned unopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Updates:

FOFSA News: Christmas cards will be produced in school. Order forms will be sent home in due course.

Tempest took portrait photos of the children in school. They will be sent home when we receive them. The preferred method for payment for any orders is online.

Diary Updates:

September 25th- PGL meeting in school for year 6 parents at 3.30pm.

Sept 30^th & Oct 3^rd- Learning reviews- Sign-up sheets are available on the board outside school.

October 3^rd- Open afternoon for prospective Reception children Sept 2020. Please ring or email to book in.

October 8^th- Founders Day – details regarding a celebration will follow.

October 16th- Chaffinch trip to Rushall Farm

October 21^st- 25^th- Year 6 residential trip to Liddington.

October 22^nd- Chaffinch Autumn Harvest at Wellington College.

October 24^th- KS1 Family Learning Event in school 2-3pm- Parents and siblings are welcome to come in to school for this event.

October 28^th- November 1^st- Half-term.

December 20^th End of term

Non School Information:

Luckley House School- Open morning Saturday 28^th September & Year 6 Taster day Tuesday 5^th November. Contact Luckley directly for bookings.