In the event of extremely wet conditions on Wednesday 21st October, we would ask that you follow the guidelines below.  Please note that this may cause a good deal of conjestion on St Mary's Lane so we ask you to be patient and considerate.

1.  Members of the Choir and Probationers Choir should be dropped off at the gates to St Mary's Church on St Mary's Lane, where a member of staff will meet them, by 8.30am at the latest. 

2.  If your child normally attends Breakfast Club, this will continue as normal and they will be taken from the school to the Church by minibus.

3.  All other children should be dropped off at school by 8.30a.m, at the latest, from where they will be taken to the Church.

4.  It is important the drive is clear of cars by 8.45am so that the minibuses can begin ferrying children to the church.  Therefore, please leave the school car park as soon as possible or leave your car and walk up to the church if you are attending.  I have spoken to the White Horse Hotel and, should you wish, they do serve coffee!

Harvest Festival Service at St Mary's Church - 9.30am Wednesday 21st October -  It would be lovely if all children could bring a box of food (non perishables).  However, as the children have to walk up to the church with their gift, it is important that they can comfortably carry their box. Please see full details contained in last week's mailing (Friday 9th October).

Oxfam Bring & Buy Sale - Wednesday 21st October - this is the date for our highly successful Bring and Buy Sale and this year we will be supporting Oxfam.  Please see full details contained in last week's mailing. If you are able to donate any toys or books in a saleable and good condition, we would be very grateful if these items could be brought into school from Monday onwards.

Please note: following their visit to the Sale, children may leave with their parents (but most importantly, as long as their teacher is aware and has dismissed them).

Children taken out during the school day - May we remind you that if you need to take your child out during the school day for any reason, as well as informing their teacher, please ensure you sign him or her out (and in again when and if they return that day) in the book which can be found in the Reception Office. It is essential that we have exact numbers of children in school at any given time should an emergency.

School Fantasy Football - More teams are desperately needed for School Fantasy Football - £3.50 a team.  These must be registered as soon as possible.

Nosh for GOSH
If you kindly offered to donate wine for Nosh for GOSH on Saturday 17th October, please bring could you this into school on Monday.

Breakfast Club & After School Care Club - Just a reminder that these clubs are available for Infant and Junior children.  Breakfast Club is run by Mrs Sandie Ash and is from 7.45 am until 8.30 am.  The cost is £4.00 per child per session and this includes a healthy breakfast.  Games and activities are provided in a relaxed environment.   After School Care Club is available between 4pm and 6pm each day.  Children are provided with a snack plus supervised games and activities. Cost per session (1 hour or part thereof) is £5.00 per child or £7.50 for two hours. The clubs aim to look after children of working parents or those with other commitments, in a safe and happy environment until school commences or when school has ended for the day.  Please ask at the Reception Office for further details if you would be interested in taking advantage of this excellent service.

Precious Soles Shoe Sale - As you will see from the Calendar of Events, Precious Soles will be in school on Monday (12th October) from 3.00 pm onwards in the Dining Hall.  They will offer advice on choosing your child's school shoes and also measure your child's feet to ensure the correct size is purchased. Please see Precious Soles Newsletter contained in this week's mailing.

Foyles Book Fair - Please note this event will now not take place on Tuesday (13th October) as stated on the Calendar of Events.  The Book Fair will, instead, take place on Monday 23rd November.  Further details to follow nearer the time.

Staff & Parent Christmas Event - 26th November - There is still time to buy tickets for the Staff & Parent Christmas Event (please see Friday Mailing dated 25th September for full details or call in at the Reception Office for a form).  The deadline has been extended to Monday 12th October. Please place completed forms, with payment, in the Parents Fellowship box in the Main Entrance.

Multisports with SportsXtra for Infants 2 & 3 - Unfortunately, due to low numbers, it has become necessary for SportsXtra to discontinue this activity.  The last session will take place this Friday,  9th October after school.

Football Club for Juniors 3 & 4 with Mr Spong - Tuesday 13th October & Rugby Club for Juniors 3 & 4 with Mr Spong - Friday 16th October - Please note these clubs are cancelled next week due to match fixtures on those days.

School Fantasy Football - We need more teams please.  Forms must be completed and returned to Mr Spong with payment by Friday 16th October please.  Please see Mr Spong if you require a form.

Parents Evening - Thursday 8th October.  As you will be aware, Parents Evening will be taking place next Thursday evening.  The appointment sheets are now on display in the Guillemot Lobby for you to select the time of your choice.  Please leave a break between appointments if you have more than one teacher to see.

‘Nosh 4 GOSH' Evening - Saturday 17th October - This is our second Charity Ball for Great Ormond Street and the Junior 3 & 4 children will be preparing & cooking the food, waiting at tables & providing the entertainment.  This is a most enjoyable event for both the children and parents alike and a great way to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Tickets are still available - please see Mrs Reynolds or ask at the Reception Office for an application form.

Kaleidoscope Activities for Juniors - Please note there will be no Kaleidoscope activities on Wednesday 21st October this is due to the Save the Children Bring & Buy Sale taking place that afternoon.  The last Kaleidoscope sessions before half term will be on Wednesday 14th October. 

Monday Prep - From Monday 5th October there will be Prep on Monday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.  Mr Jones will be presiding!

Gymnastics (Juniors), Multisports & Football (Infants 2 & 3) After School Clubs with SportsXtra  - There are still spaces available for these clubs.  You can book a place online, please see details sent out in mailing dated 11th September or call in at the Reception Office for a form.

NOSH FOR GOSH - Saturday 17th October

Tickets are on sale at £50.00 each. This includes a champagne and canapés reception and a three course Indian Meal. 

If you would like to attend please return your cheque, made payable to GOSHCC, to the school office asap, as tickets are limited.

After School Activities with SportsXtra - These commence next week - Football for Infants 2 & 3 on Mondays, Gymnastics for all Juniors on Thursdays and Multi Sports for Infants 2 & 3 on Fridays.  To book a place go to www.sports-xtra.com. Alternatively you can complete the form contained in last week's mailing and return to the school office, together with your cheque.

Drama Club with Sandie Ash -  Just to remind you Drama for Fun for Infants commences next Monday (21st September) from 3.15pm to 4.00pm.  If you wish your child to take part please complete the consent slip (sent out in mailing last week) and return to the Reception Office, together with payment as soon as possible.

J4 Booster classes for Mrs Reynolds' group will take place on a Wednesday each week after school, apart from next week, which will take place on Tuesday 22nd September. 

Next Schools for Junior 3 & 4 - A letter is included in this week's mailing to Junior 3 parents regarding next schools for their children.  Please note, Junior 4 children have, today, been given a hard copy letter regarding next schools - please look out for this letter in school bags.  As mentioned in the Calendar of Events, there will be a meeting on Wednesday evening (23rd September) for all Junior 4 parents to attend to discuss secondary schools for your children.

After School Netball (Monday 21st), Football (Tuesday 22nd) & Rugby (Friday 25th) - Please note these will be cancelled next week due to sports fixtures taking place.

NOSH FOR GOSH - Saturday 17th October

Tickets are on sale at £50.00 each. This includes a champagne and canapés

reception and a three course Indian Meal. 

If you would like to attend please return your cheque, made payable to GOSHCC, to the school office asap, as tickets are limited.

As well as the reminders sent out to you each Friday, please check the ‘Upcoming Events' section of the home page of the school website (which is updated on a regular basis) as often as possible to make sure you are fully informed of all events taking place.  There is also the Calendar of Events to which you can refer.

Please note: Not every event is mentioned in the Reminders on a Friday.

Waggoner's Square Dance Club meets at the school at 8.00 pm on Monday evenings.

They are running another Beginner's Group, starting on September 28th at 8.00 pm. 

Enrolment will carry on for three or four weeks.

Only £3.00 per session.

Do come along and see how much fun gentle exercise set to music can be.

For more information please ring Eric on 020 8363 5247 or go to www.waggonerssquaredanceclub.co.uk

Clubs, Activities & Instrumental Lessons  -  All clubs and activities will commence next week.  Please see Calendar of Events of exact dates.  Please note, Astronomy Club with Mr Cadwallader is for Junior 1 and 2 children only.

Fun French Club for Infants - There are still places available for Infant 2 and 3 children to join the French Club which commences next week.  Please see details and applications forms contained in this week's mailing.  Please note, the Infant 1 Club is now full.

Welcome Chats - As you know, Welcome Chats have already taken place this week for Infant, Woodlands and Junior 1, 2 and 4 parents.  Next week there will be a Welcome Chat for Pre-School parents on Tuesday 15th September at 9.00 am and also for Junior 3 parents on the same day at 4.00 pm.

Forthcoming School Trips - Please check this week's Friday mailing for details and consent slips for Junior 3 & Woodlands Junior 3 trip to Cadbury World and Junior 2 and Woodlands Junior 2 trip to Kew Gardens.  Both trips will take place next Monday, 14th September.

Kaleidoscope Activities for Juniors - As you will see from the Calendar of Events, Kaleidoscope activities will commence next Wednesday, 16th September. For Badminton this term all pupils will be returned to school by minibus by 4.00 pm.  Normal PE kit is required for this activity.  Children can bring their own racquets if they wish or alternatively these will be provided at the centre.

Mouthguards for Junior Children - Please see the letter emailed to Junior parents on 6th July for full details regarding the fitting and supplying of a mouthguard for your child by the dental mouthguard organisation, OPRO.  Please place your order as soon as possible as fittings will take place next Wednesday, 16th September at 9.00 am. Please deal direct with OPRO and not the school. For more information you can visit the OPRO website at www.opro.com.

Cheese & Wine Evening for New Parents - Thursday 17th September - This is a very enjoyable event and an opportunity for our new parents to get together and meet their class reps and also members of staff.  Full details will be emailed to new parents shortly.  In order to gauge numbers for catering purposes, please return the reply slip to Sally Warren or call in at the Reception Office.

Calling all Dad's - Dad's Football Match - Saturday 3rd October - This event will take place at 2.00pm on 3rd October.  Please email Mr Spong at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are available for this event.

Tottenham Hotspur Evening Soccer Schools - Your child will be bringing home a leaflet today with full details of courses available for children from 3 years upwards.  Please check school bags.

An extra date for your diairies -

NOSH for GOSH - Non Uniform Day - Friday 16th October - Children will be able to come to school dressed in purple in return for a small donation.  During the day we will also be holding a cake sale and, of course, we will be asking you, once again, to help out by providing a selection of your wonderful cakes (nut free).  All proceeds will be donated to Great Ormond Street Children's Charity.  Further details will follow later in the term.

Speech Night for Juniors & their parents - Tuesday 7^th July -  As mentioned in last week's mailing, all Juniors and their siblings will be dismissed from school at  2.30pm on 7^th July.  Pre School and Infants will finish at their normal time of 3.15 pm.  Junior children to be in school by 6.30 pm wearing summer uniform with blazer (no jumpers please).  They should go straight to their classroom. There are 2 seats available in the Hall per Junior family with reserved seating for Junior 4 parents at the front.  Please take your seats by 6.45 pm as Speech Night will commence promptly at 7.00 pm. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate siblings from the Pre School or Infants.

Leavers Service - Thursday 9^th July - As mentioned in last week's mailing, the Leavers Service will take place at 2.00 pm at St Mary's Church.  The whole school, except the Pre School, will attend.  Due to restricted space in the church we can only accommodate Junior 4 parents, grandparents and relatives.  Junior 4 children will leave from St Mary's Church following the service.  They will need to take all their possessions home from school on Wednesday.

Speech & Drama lessons for children who will be in Infant 3 in September - If you would like your child to take part in Speech & Drama lessons with Mrs Sue Coley next term, please complete and return the tear-off slip, included in the Friday Mailing last week.

Sports Day - Saturday 27th June - Children to arrive at 9.00am. in PE kit and school blazer and go straight to their classroom.  Parents will then be free to make their way to the field.  Children will also require a named bottle of water.  Suncream to be applied if necessary.

Choir to sing at wedding - Saturday 27th June - Just to remind choir members they need to arrive at Bayford Church by 4.45pm.  The wedding is taking place at 5.00pm.  The service should finish at approximately 5.45pm.

Meeting for Infant 3 Parents - Monday 22^nd June  - Moving Up to Juniors 
This meeting will take place on Monday at 9.00 am.

Ballet, Speech & Drama, Instrumental Lessons, Clubs & After School Activities - please note these will finish at the end of next week.

Speech & Drama Lessons - Please note there will be no Speech & Drama lessons or Speech Gym next Tuesday (9^th June).  All lessons will resume on Tuesday 16^th June.

Return of Cups & Trophies - As you will be aware from the Calendar of Events, the Swimming Gala will be taking place in a week's time closely followed by Sports Day and Speech Night.  Our records show that there are still quite a few cups and trophies missing, as these events will soon be upon us we urgently request their return.  Would you please return any cups or trophies you have at home or at the engravers as soon as possible. 
 

Cycling Proficiency Course - commences on Monday (8^th June) for Junior 4 children who have signed up.  Please ensure your child's bicycle is in a roadworthy condition.  Full details and information have been sent home, via your child's bag, this week. 

Children taking part should arrive to school wearing sensible clothing, ie. jogging bottoms, t-shirt, sweatshirt and trainers.  Your child will also need to have a waterproof jacket in case of rain. 

Please also ensure that your child brings to school their school uniform, as they will change into this at the end of the cycling course each day. 

Meeting for Junior 2 Parents  - As you know, there will be a meeting in school on Wednesday 10^th June at 4.00 pm to discuss next year's trip to Caythorpe Court. 

Fathers' Day Sale  - Friday 12^th June  - Calling all Mums.  Please remember that in order for your child to buy a present for Daddy at the Fathers' Day Sale next Friday, he or she will need to bring in £4 in an envelope marked with their name to their class teacher no later than Wednesday 10^th June please.

Summer Ball  - Saturday 13^th June  - Please see the Summer Ball Silent Auction catalogue and bidding information which were posted on the school website this week.

After School Care - As you know, the school day ends at 3.55 pm for Juniors.  Any child, Infant or Junior, not collected by 4.10 pm will go to After School Care until they are collected by a parent or carer.  This runs from 4–6pm. As mentioned in the letter to you dated 1 April, there is a charge for this service of £5 per hour (or part of) or £7.50 for the two hours.  Please note this is not available to Pre-School children. 

Prep for Juniors - Please note children going to Prep are expected to stay until 5.00pm.  This is a time for them to complete their homework in a quiet environment.  If the intention is to collect them before 5.00pm then they will need to go to After School Care instead.

LAMDA Exams for Infant 3 – Just to remind you that the LAMDA exams for Infant 3 will take place next Friday (22 May) – AFTER SCHOOL from 3.35 – 4.00 pm.  The exams for Juniors 1 and 2 will take place during the school day on 22^nd May.

Craft Activity Week – This is taking place next week.  The children will all be involved in making their own ‘flower pot’ for the Summer Ball. Classes will take place during the school day on Thursday & Friday next week and, additionally, on Thursday 4^th & Friday 5^th June.  We look forward to seeing how creative the children have been!

Prep for Juniors – Please note Prep runs from 4.00 – 5.00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Junior children to complete their homework.  It must be stressed that children are expected to remain for the full hour and should not be collected before 5pm. If your child is required to stay after school but not until 5.00pm they will go to the After School Care.  Similarly, Infant (those not collected from TV Club) and Junior children who are not collected at 4.00 pm will also be sent to the After School Care Club.

Parents of Infant 1 children - After half term, please send your child to school on Wednesday mornings in their normal school uniform and not in their PE kit.  They will need to bring their PE bag in with them.

Parents of Junior 4 children - Just to remind you, there will be a short screening of the DVD entitled 'Growing Up' for parents to attend, if they wish, on Tuesday 19th May at 9.00am. The DVD is approximately 15 minutes duration.

Dance Club with Miss Spendlove - Please note that there will be no Dance Club with Miss Spendlove on Wednesday 20th May.  Lessons will commence again after half-term.

Football Coaching on Mondays & Fun Fitness on Fridays with Sports Xtra - both after school & for Infant 2 and 3 children - Please see the leaflets contained in this week's mailing containing full details and application forms.

Examinations for Juniors & SATs for Junior 4 -  As you will see from the Calendar of Events, exams and SATs for Juniors take place next week.

Rounders Club - As we have an away rounders match versus Kingshott on Monday (11^th May), there will be no Rounders Club after school that day.

Class & Team Photographs from Pret a Portrait - Please note the ‘Early Bird' discount deadline has been extended to Friday 15^th May.  You will be entitled to a 10% discount if you place your orders by this date.  You can order online or by contacting Pret a Portrait direct.

Kaleidoscope Activities Afternoon - Please note next Wednesday (13^th May) will be the last afternoon of Kaleidoscope sessions for the Summer Term. 

Junior 2 Parents Meeting re: Tree Jumpers Activity Centre Trip 4/5 June - The meeting will take place in school on Thursday (14^th May) at 4.00 pm.

Amended Emergency Cascade Lists - Where a new child has recently joined the school we are issuing new cascade lists for the relevant class, compiled from our database.  An explanatory letter for new parents will be included.  Where there is no new addition to the class the original cascade still applies.  If you have mislaid your list please ask at the Reception Office for a copy.

Reminder for Infant 1 Parents -  Once the weather permits, the children will start swimming lessons.  Please make sure your child has their swimming kit in school each day. Swimming costumes will be sent home if they are used and they will need to be returned the following day. 

Cricket Match v Duncombe

Please note that the Cricket Match v Duncombe on Friday 15^th May has been postponed until Friday 26^th June at 3.30pm.

Please note there will be no Assembly on Friday (15^th May).

Fun Fitness Club - will commence next Friday (8^th May) for 7 weeks.  Please see details attached to this week's mailing.

Class & Team Photographs - Your child will be bringing home today a card reminding you of the ‘Early Bird' discount deadline for ordering photographs from Pret-a-Portrait.  Full details for ordering were sent out, via your child's school bag, during the week.  You can return your order forms and payment to the school office (by 8^th May at the latest please) however, the most efficient method for ordering is either online or by telephoning the photographers direct.

Letter to Infant Parents - Your child will be bringing home today a letter regarding the introduction of Mathletics to the Infant curriculum.  You will also receive an individual password and user name for your child so that you can access the website at home.  Please check your child's school bag.

Activities, Clubs & Prep - will commence next week.  Please see Calendar of Events and school website for details. 

Graham School of Dance - we emailed you this week with details of the dance lessons being offered by the Graham School of Dance here, in school, on Tuesday evenings.  If you have not received this information for any reason, please ask at the Reception Office for details and an enrolment form.

St Joseph's In The Park Young Musician of the Year Competition - will be taking place next Thursday (30^th April) at 6.30 pm.   Everyone is most welcome to come and watch this very enjoyable event.

Football Coaching for Infants with Sports Xtra - lessons will commence after school next Monday (27^th April).  Please note, for those children who attended the course last term,  the lessons on 27^th April and 11^th May will replace the two sessions missed last term.

Cups for Speech Night & Sports Day
Speech Night and Sports Day will soon be upon us.  In order for these events to run smoothly please could you return all cups and trophies to the Reception Office next week. Please ensure that the cup/trophy is engraved with your child's name before returning them to school.

Summer Club for Infants and Juniors will run for 2 weeks on 27th July and 3rd August.  Further details will follow shortly.