Good afternoon,

I would like to begin my news update by thanking Mr Roberts for beginning our week in such a special way.  For Remembrance Day we joined together in the hall before being led to the Memorial Cross by Mr Roberts.  Mr Roberts played The Last Post, we laid two poppies and held a silence.  Our value this half term is hope and this provided a special moment to reflect and feel both grateful and hopeful.

We have ended the week supporting Children in Need with a steps challenge of climbing the Eiffel Tower - 1665 steps.  Thank you to the parents for helping us reach our target!  After taking time to reflect on the importance and reliance upon the money raised by Children in Need, we enjoyed a little French snack! 

We are close to having climbed the Eiffel Tower 3 times today.  We just need 548 step ups to add to our total.  I said to the children they could complete extra at the weekend to bring up our total. 548 is the number we are trying to reach! 

Fofsa are working incredibly hard toward the Christmas fair.  Next Friday is a mufti day so the children can come in non-uniform and bring a chocolate or smellies item for the fair.  Thank you for your support.

Today we raised £120.40 from the Bags2School which we are very grateful for.

Well done to our football girls today.  We have had a tournament and a match and we are so proud of them.  They progressed well in the tournament and drew their match 1-1.  Thank you Mr O'Reilly for an early start and a busy day of football, the girls have loved it.

I have led tours for 11 different families this week which is always a pleasure. The newly named Barley Barn is nearing completion with final touches being done on Monday which is exciting.  The transformation is amazing and we can't wait to begin using the space.

Nirvana Spa are also working with Finchampstead Sports club for redevelopment and I have been asked to share this link:

https://nirvanaspa.formstack.com/forms/finchampstead_engagement_survey_24

I hope you find the information interesting and would be grateful if you would respond to the survey.

We have so many exciting things planned over the next month and I will share a diary sheet with you next week to support you as the diary gets busier!  I thank our amazing staff for continuing to teach our rich curriculum whilst juggling so much enrichment. 

I wish you a lovely weekend

With kind regards

Jacquie Vanstone