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20th December 2019
Fri 20 Dec 2019Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed a wonderful term. The children have worked hard and we are proud of the progress they are making. We have enjoyed many Christmas celebrations and it has been a pleasure to welcome you to them.
I would like to thank all governors and staff; they show great commitment and dedication to our school and work incredibly hard for the children.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and happy new year.
Jacquie Vanstone
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13th December 2019
Fri 13 Dec 2019Dear Parents,
It has been a wonderful week celebrating the hard work of our children. Seeing them sing at Loddon Valley Carol Concert is always the start of Christmas for me! It is a fantastic opportunity for the children to sing with an orchestra and it was a pleasure to attend.
The Christmas play was a great success; the children enjoyed performing and it is a valuable experience for them all. As I said following each performance, my thanks go to the staff, especially Mrs Gan for working so hard.
It was incredible that the Christmas play raised £415 for Readifood Foodbank; thank you so much for your generosity. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Dodds and I took the 4 Goldfinch School Council children to Readifood. We met Mrs Anders there and we were given a tour. The children had the opportunity to sort some of the foods into crates and also to ask lots of questions. They were beautifully behaved and reflected deeply on our values and the people in need.
Our Choir had another opportunity to perform on Thursday at Friendly Finches; the children enjoyed it and I know it means a great deal to everyone there.
Today has been a lovely day with Christmas jumpers and a Christmas lunch!
On top of all the performing, learning is continuing with hot writes, assessments and DT weeks following on into next week. I hope to see many of you at various events. Please can I reiterate the message on the letter today saying that on Monday children should not wear a costume if it would be unsafe on the playground in it; please come in a Christmassy outfit or jumper if that is the case. If their costume is suitable then we would love them to wear it.
I wish you a great weekend
Jacquie Vanstone
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6th December 2019
Fri 06 Dec 2019Dear Parents,
The run up to Christmas has definitely begun! The Christmas Fair last weekend was a wonderful event; it was brilliantly organised, well attended and the atmosphere in school was great. When we can, we will inform you of the total. My thanks go to the Fofsa team who have worked so hard to ensure the event was successful, enjoyable and profitable.
On Monday we began our reverse advent and the corridor is filling up quickly. Thank you for your generosity; it is so important that our children develop their understanding of others in need. Next week I will be taking the Goldfinch School Council children to the Reading food bank depo; I hope they will be able to return to school and share their experience and what they have learnt.
The weather prevented us from having our Advent service at church. The service, in school was led by Rev'd Jullian and Rev'd Gemma; the singing was beautiful and it was a perfect opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
This weekend our choir will be singing at Loddon Valley carol concert. This is always such a special occasion with so many children across Wokingham singing together. Mrs Gan and Mrs Coulson have worked so hard with the children to prepare them and I look forward to watching them on Sunday.
We felt very privileged to have been asked to sing at the Nirvana Spa Christmas market. The singing was so beautiful and many people commented on how well behaved the choir all were. The children were delighted to have been given a Nirvana bath bomb as a thank you!
Today Reception, Year 1 and 2 all went to watch the Finches Pre-School Christmas play and one boy said it was the best day ever seeing his sisters in their play!
I am looking forward to seeing many of you and your families at the Christmas play performances next week. The children have worked hard and with each rehearsal the staff are more convincing that it will be alright on the night! We are delighted that Nirvana Spa will film the play for us during the afternoon performance.
I am very pleased with the new fencing at the front of school and the turf finishes it off perfectly. We are keen to begin using the new pedestrian gate however I want a safety barrier installed on the pavement first. Once I have time scales from Wokingham I will let you know. I have tried to be outside the front of school this week and I am delighted that wardens were able to come on Wednesday; the zig zag lines are not to be used as a drop off point. Please remember that the staff at the Greyhound pub are happy for you to use their carpark whilst you drop off or collect children. As we approach many school events please remain considerate of each other and our neighbours.
I wish you a wonderful weekend
Jacquie Vanstone
